Is Wisconsin the furthest state from the Mississippi Delta? Culturally, perhaps. Yet the land of butter burgers and cheese curds played a big role in preserving the blues. While 78 rpm records […]
On the Road: Drizzle and Blues in Grafton, Wisconsin
Playtime Radio: On the Road in Two Rivers, Wisconsin–“I’m a Cheesehead, Baby”
We collaborate with Playtime with Bill Turck and Kerri Kendall and appear on their Sunday afternoon arts radio show occasionally. Next week—October 6—Julian Ramirez, our Music editor, will join Playtime to talk local […]
Move Over, Pumpkin Spice! A Third Coast Ode to Apples
A is for apples. It all starts with the glossy, tempting green and red jewels that adorn an orchard this time of year. Crunchy, juicy, sweet or tart, they’re all ready for […]
Strawberry Fields For Everyone- How To (Locally!) Enjoy The Season’s Sweetest Treats
Summer’s great for a lot of reasons. Beaches are open, it stays light out late, and farmer’s markets, CSAs and grocery stores start getting some of the best bounty of the year- […]
Double-Header at Schubas Tomorrow: Treehouse Records Presents Joe Bordenaro & The Late Bloomers and The Evening Attraction
If you’ve never heard of Treehouse Records, you’ve probably listened to some of the bands they’ve recorded. Besides recording full-length records with Chicago bands like Twin Peaks, they’ve also taped live sessions […]
Review: Ron Faiola’s Wisconsin Supper Clubs Another Round
Ron Faiola is no stranger to supper clubs, especially those scattered throughout our neighbor state to the north. Wisconsin Supper Clubs: Another Round is his second glossy coffee-table book focusing on these out […]
