Author Tyler Maas

2017 Milwaukee Brewers draft selections, ranked by first name

June 15, 2017

The Milwaukee Brewers made their finals selections in the 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft yesterday. Between Monday night and Wednesday afternoon, 41 young men had their name called by Milwaukee's front office...

Oh, hello! John Mulaney is coming to Riverside Theater in September

Tyler Maas

June 15, 2017

Since destroying in two Pabst Theater shows back in the spring of 2015, comedian John Mulaney released a heralded comedy special called The Comeback Kid, took Broadway by storm as co-writer/co-director/co-star ...

New Rock ‘N’ Roller Remote Controller episode turns down the guilt, turns up the volume

Tyler Maas

June 14, 2017

We've said it before and we'll ask it again. What’s better than Rock ‘N’ Roller Remote Controller? Every so often, the lowbrow and even lower budget Milwaukee-made show graces viewers with a new episode that co...

Stop motion meets emotion in Blonder’s “Lucky” video

Tyler Maas

June 14, 2017

Last week, we announced Blonder would be breaking two years of silence with its outstanding new full-length, Blender, when we streamed three songs from the record. Prior to Blender's June 16 release, the band a...

Stream three songs from Blonder’s outstanding ‘Blender’

Tyler Maas

June 9, 2017

With infrequent shows (many of which take place in basements), limited press, and two unheralded releases since rising from the ashes of Cousins back in 2013, it's possible—if not probable—Blonder slipped under...

The Gyros Stand sign is a daily, special reminder of Milwaukee’s charm

Tyler Maas

June 8, 2017

Today marks the final day of 2017's Downtown Dining Week, which exists as a means of helping to recognize, celebrate, and advertise the upscale and cutting edge food options available in the heart of Milwaukee....

Bucks’ NBA D-League team announces name

Tyler Maas

June 8, 2017

Back in February, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that Oshkosh, Wisconsin would be the home of the organization’s new NBA D-League affiliate.As ground was broken on a new downtown Oshkosh arena and the parent...

Milwaukee Bike-In Movie Series releases tentative schedule, but needs your help to make screenings possible

Tyler Maas

June 7, 2017

For the past nine summers, Milwaukee Bike-In Movie Series has set up a projector at the swing park beneath the Holton Street Bridge and offered free outdoor screenings the third Friday of every summer month. Re...

Tucked Away: G. Mirch Masala

Tyler Maas

June 6, 2017

Between beloved and well-established local staples and a steady wave of new bars and restaurants popping up in and around Milwaukee almost every week, worthwhile dining and drinking gems can occasionally get lo...

Watch some videos of Brett Phillips laughing

Tyler Maas

June 5, 2017

Monday afternoon, the Milwaukee Brewers placed third baseman Travis Shaw on paternity leave and, in a corresponding roster move, promoted outfield prospect Brett Phillips to fill the vacant roster spot. Prior t...

Here’s the Filth Fest V lineup

Tyler Maas

June 5, 2017

Next weekend, the fifth iteration of Filth Fest brings about a convergence of punk mentalities, grass roots music and art, and a self-described “political subversion” that—to quote organizers—"create an inclusi...

The Milwaukee Boat House is for sale

Tyler Maas

June 3, 2017

Even though Milwaukee's East Side seems to be on its way to becoming one gigantic multi-use luxury apartment that's surrounded by ramen restaurants, the neighborhood will always be home to cozy, historic houses...

Tim Schweiger is releasing about 30 free cover songs

Tyler Maas

June 2, 2017

Over the last 15-plus years, Tim Schweiger has crafted a sterling reputation throughout Wisconsin (and beyond) with his on-stage efforts as a member of Yesterday's Kids, The Obsoletes, Blueheels, The Midwest Be...

Finding Milwaukee’s number one No. 1 Chinese Restaurant

Tyler Maas

June 1, 2017

Today marks the beginning on Downtown Dining Week. As the name suggests, the annual event (which actually spans eight days) aims to highlight the various eating establishments that are strewn about Milwaukee's ...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Puddler’s Hall is a Bay View treasure that will outlive us all

Tyler Maas

May 31, 2017

Though bar turnover isn't at all uncommon in Milwaukee, the city actually boasts a respectable number of watering holes that have stood the test of time. Even if the city has seen thousands of drinking establis...

Here’s the Denim Park Summer ’17 Concert Series lineup

Tyler Maas

May 27, 2017

Though Milwaukee seems to have every weekend covered in terms of entertainment, it's always refreshing to see bands perform in the city's collection of weeknight concerts. Events like Chill On The Hill, Jazz In...

Stream the debut 7-inch from Dramatic Lovers

Tyler Maas

May 25, 2017

Last December, Dramatic Lovers played its first show. Since making its live debut, the supergroup—consisting of current or former members of Decibully, The Promise Ring, and Maritime—has played fewer than five ...

Milwaukee Vap and 20 other misspelled local businesses

Tyler Maas

May 24, 2017

On May 28, some of the world's brightest kids and adolescents will compete in the 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee (better known as the "National Spelling Bee"). The televised event is an amazing display of i...

Jamie Breiwick talks Milwaukee Jazz Vision, Lesser Lakes Trio

Tyler Maas

May 24, 2017

Though Jamie Breiwick does his finest work with a trumpet, the longtime Clamnation member and one third of Lesser Lakes Trio does a great deal to advance Milwaukee jazz with his work behind the scenes. Breiwick...

A guide to jumping on the Nashville Predators bandwagon

Tyler Maas

May 23, 2017

After yesterday's 6-3 win over Anaheim in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, the Nashville Predators are headed to their first Stanley Cup Finals. You might be thinking "So what?" or "Why should I care ab...