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Justin Townes Earle brings happy cynicism, profanity to Turner Hall

May 23, 2017

Based on his album titles alone (Midnight At The Movies, Harlem River Blues, Single Mothers, Absent Fathers, to name a few), it's easy to assume that the invocation of emotion for a Justin Townes Earle show wou...

Trailer for Frankie Latina’s ‘China Test Girls’ promises intrigue, Danny Trejo, Yoko Ono

Matt Wild

May 23, 2017

Back in 2009, Milwaukee enfant terrible filmmaker Frankie Latina made a splash with Modus Operandi, a delightfully sleazy, Z-grade exploitation flick co-produced by Sasha Grey and starring Danny Trejo. It was t...

That’s a wrap on Value Cinema: Taking in the sights, sounds, and spirit on a movie theater’s last day

Tyler Maas

May 22, 2017

The value cinema is a dying commodity. These days, full-service movie houses are screening brand new films and serving beer, cocktails, and meals to customers seated in plush reclining seats. For those who can ...

DanDan and Boone & Crockett are collaborating on a block party called “The Little Gig”

Tyler Maas

May 22, 2017

Last summer, chefs Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs joined forces to open DanDan. The Third Ward restaurant's accessible take on high-end Asian-inspired cuisine has earned the young operation oodles of positive pres...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (May 14-20)

Matt Wild

May 22, 2017

Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a "renaissance" or a "reinvention." Or maybe it's a "reboot" or a "reimagining," like that crappy Tim Burton version of Planet Of Th...

Juiceboxxx wrote a new theme song for ‘Racine & Me’ and almost made the host cry

Matt Wild

May 19, 2017

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week.• It's been a minute since we chatted with world-by-way-of-Milwaukee rapper Jui...

176 consecutive Friday night fish fries and counting: Wauwatiki

Caleb Westphal

May 19, 2017

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday night fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his record-in-the-making here.Charles Bukowski was once asked his philosophy on life. He responded by saying, "Don't try." ...

Stream a new song from the forthcoming hip-hop compilation, “Land By The Lake II”

Tyler Maas

May 19, 2017

Though recent releases by IshDARR and WebsterX are spreading the good word of Milwaukee hip-hop far beyond city limits, there's no shortage of talented area emcees who are helping to bolster the reputation of l...

On The Record Episode 94: Milwaukee Record Clearinghouse (Facebook Live)

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 19, 2017

Even though we try to keep our whereabouts secret at all times, we still get a lot of stuff sent to our office. CDs, tapes, books, hot sauce, wine, condoms, and threatening letters from the President of the Uni...

Here’s the 10th annual Burnhearts/Pabst Street Party lineup

Tyler Maas

May 18, 2017

Since opening in 2007, Burnhearts has slowly-but-steadily transformed into one of Milwaukee's premier beer bars. Along the way, the Bay View lounge's owners have shown customers they like to party. Beyond Mitte...

Vinyl Me, Please will join us for a live “Book Club” podcast

Tyler Maas

May 18, 2017

Last June, Milwaukee Record invited former A.V. Club Milwaukee City Editor-turned-author Steven Hyden to Cactus Club to talk about his debut book, Your Favorite Band Is Killing Me, for an interactive discussion...

Relive the magic of Oriental Drugs with this video from 1987

Matt Wild

May 18, 2017

Milwaukee's East Side, as you may have heard, is changing. Longtime businesses have been dropping off like flies; in the past year alone, BBC, The Hotel Foster, Rosati's, Yield, Rascals, The Winchester, and oth...

Get lost in Dashcam’s “Blue Eyes,” featuring NO/NO’s Cat Ries

Matt Wild

May 18, 2017

Anyone else remember USA Up All Night? You know, that old USA Network show from the '90s where they showed old B-movies from the '80s? Hosted by Gilbert Gottfried and Rhonda Shear? Yeah, that show was great. An...

When you’re sure you’ve had enough, just remember that Milwaukee has a polka hip-hop band

Matt Wild

May 18, 2017

In R.E.M.'s sad-sack classic "Everybody Hurts," Michael Stipe offers some sad-sack comfort to his fellow sad sacks: "When you're sure you've had enough / Of this life / Well hang on." Might we suggest a Milwauk...

Tucked Away: Ned’s Pizza

Tyler Maas

May 17, 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...

Remembering the Great Milwaukee Brewery Strike of 1953

Matt Wild

May 17, 2017

Milwaukee's long and sudsy brewing history has been enjoying a resurgence. In April, Pabst celebrated the opening of a new brewery in a long-abandoned church/tavern in its former downtown complex. While not exa...

Here’s the Bay View Jazz Fest 2017 lineup

Tyler Maas

May 17, 2017

For the fourth straight year, the organizers behind Bay View Gallery Night, in association with Milwaukee Jazz Vision, are melding the massive 50-business artistic endeavor with Bay View Jazz Fest. Earlier this...

Happy Landmark Lanes Day, Milwaukee!

Matt Wild

May 17, 2017

Tonight, at a public event beginning at 7 p.m., Milwaukee's incomparable Landmark Lanes will celebrate its 90th (!) anniversary. The East Side underground bar/bar/bar/bowling alley/arcade/venue is a storied est...

First Impression: Westallion Brewing Company

Tyler Maas

May 16, 2017

Milwaukee is in the throes of a full-fledged brewery boom. What started as a slow progression to microbrewing consciousness has reached a crescendo of local craft beer production in 2016 and into this year. In ...

Here’s the 2017 Pridefest entertainment lineup (including the Milwaukee Record Stage!)

Tyler Maas

May 16, 2017

With all due respect to earlier-occurring newcomers Riverwest FemFest, Arte Para Todos, Gloss Weekend, and Cream City Comedy Festival, Milwaukee’s festival season truly and officially begins with PrideFest. The...