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Avenues (band)
Avenues is a punk rock band formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2006. The band consists of Vin Smith, Shawn Brooks, Scott Brooks and Marc Perez. Marc replaced original drummer Joel Maske in November 2015. Avenues latest albums, "Creep Show" and "Post Cards from Ann Arbor", were recorded with producer Matt Allison at Atlas Studios in Chicago, IL, known for producing acts such as Alkaline Trio and The Lawrence Arms. Their sound has been described as midwestern punk. Their song "Hold Me" was featured on episode 2 of the MTV reality series The Real World: St. Thomas in 2012. Avenues have performed at major music festivals, Punk Rock Bowling Music Festival, Envol et Macadam, Summerfest and played shows with acts such as, Buzzcocks, Bob Mould, Rise Against, Strung Out, Teenage Bottlerocket, Less Than Jake, 88 Fingers Louie, Pulley, Masked Intruder, Red City Radio, The Gamits, Mustard Plug Mustard Plug is an American ska punk band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Grand Rapids, Michi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee ( ), officially the City of Milwaukee, is both the most populous and most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Milwaukee County. With a population of 577,222 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, Milwaukee is the List of United States cities by population, 31st largest city in the United States, the fifth-largest city in the Midwestern United States, and the second largest city on Lake Michigan's shore behind Chicago. It is the main cultural and economic center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area, the fourth-most densely populated metropolitan area in the Midwestern United States, Midwest. Milwaukee is considered a global city, categorized as "Gamma minus" by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, with a regional List of U.S. metropolitan areas by GDP, GDP of over $102 billion in 2020. Today, Milwaukee is one of the most ethnicity, ethnically and Cultural diversity, cult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teenage Bottlerocket
Teenage Bottlerocket is an American punk rock band formed in Laramie, Wyoming in 2000. The band was formed by twin brothers Ray and Brandon Carlisle, following the dissolution of their previous band, Homeless Wonders. The band's music is heavily influenced by guitarist and co-vocalist Kody Templeman's other band, The Lillingtons, and punk rock acts such as Ramones, Screeching Weasel, Green Day, The Bouncing Souls, and Misfits; Their music has been referred to as "Ramones-core", "Weasel-core" and "leather jacket punk". In a 2006 interview with the band, Punknews described Teenage Bottlerocket as "the last decent band around playing Ramones-y pop punk", stating that Teenage Bottlerocket "certainly owe nothing to the trends" and naming the band "the best punk band from the Cowboy State since The Lillingtons". On November 3, 2015, Brandon Carlisle was found unresponsive in his Fort Collins home by his roommate. On November 7, the remaining band members confirmed via Twitter that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OnMilwaukee
''OnMilwaukee'' is a digital media company and online magazine that provides lifestyle and culture news about Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The site features approximately 10-15 articles, blogs and briefs each day, focusing on dining, arts and entertainment, movies, music and sports. The company also has a subsidiary, LiFT Digital Solutions, which serves as a digital-only media agency. Currently, the company employs approximately 20 people, including writers, programmers, graphic designers and salespeople. OnMilwaukee's editorial staff includes Andy Tarnoff, Bobby Tanzilo, Molly Snyder, Matt Mueller, Carolynn Buser and Lori Fredrich, along with regular commentary from freelance reporters. History OnMilwaukee was formed by three local entrepreneurs (Andy Tarnoff, Jeff Sherman and Jon Krouse) in 1998. In 2004, the company acquired RummageWorks, LLC, an online classified company. In 2009, it launched The In Click Network, which is an aggregating tool that allows the company to launch n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milwaukee Magazine
''Milwaukee Magazine'' is a monthly city magazine serving the Milwaukee metropolitan area in Wisconsin, United States. It bills itself as "Southeastern Wisconsin's most authoritative source for Events and Dining," and reports a readership of 200,000. History and profile A magazine named ''Milwaukee'' (sometimes ''Milwaukee, the metropolitan magazine'') was established in 1977 (), and its final edition (volume 8, issue 4) was published in May 1983. It was continued by ''Milwaukee Magazine'' (), which designated its first edition, published in June 1983, as volume 8, issue 5. Its office is located in the Historic Third Ward neighborhood of downtown Milwaukee. It is printed by its parent company, Quad, and is a member of the City and Regional Magazine Association A city is a human settlement of notable size.Goodall, B. (1987) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography''. London: Penguin.Kuper, A. and Kuper, J., eds (1996) ''The Social Science Encyclopedia''. 2nd edition. L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Direct Hit (band)
Direct Hit! is a Milwaukee-based punk rock band formed in 2007 by singer/guitarist Nick Woods. Its current lineup consists of Nick Woods, Devon Kay, Maura Weaver, Joram Zbichorski, and Logan Stang. History In 2007, while playing with indie rock group The Box Social, Nick Woods had the idea to start a pop punk band that would release music "like comic books," favoring the rapid and consistent release of short EPs over the slow and sporadic traditional approach of full-length records. From 2008-2010, Direct Hit! released a series of five EPs for free online in addition to a split 7-inch with the band Mixtapes before signing to Kind of Like Records. In 2011, Direct Hit! released ''Domesplitter'', their debut full-length which collected ten re-recorded fan favorites from their previous releases. From 2011 to 2013, the band released five more splits before returning to the studio to record their second full-length record, a concept album titled ''Brainless God'', released by Red S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mustard Plug
Mustard Plug is an American ska punk band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Grand Rapids, Michigan, consisting of Dave Kirchgessner (vocals), Brandon Jenison (trumpet), Jim Hofer (trombone), Nate Cohn (drums), Colin Clive (guitar/vocals), Mark Petz (tenor saxophone) and Greg Witulski (bass). Formed in 1991, the band has regularly toured throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, and South America. They have toured with the Warped Tour twice, and participated in the Ska Against Racism Tour. , the band has released seven studio albums and continues to tour actively. Explaining the band's goal, Jim Hofer said, "We may have some messages in our music, but essentially we just do this because we love it and we want people to lighten up and have fun." History The band formed in 1991 after Colin and Dave both attended a Special Beat show. The band's original members were Dave Kirchgessner, Mike McKendrick, Colin Clive, and Anthony Vilchez. There was virtually no ska scene in Grand Rapid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gamits
The Gamits is an American pop punk Pop punk (or punk pop) is a rock music genre that combines elements of punk rock with power pop or pop. It is defined for its emphasis on classic pop songcraft, as well as adolescent and anti-suburbia themes, and is distinguished from other pu ... band who formed in 1996. The band was disbanded in 2005 due to the members wishing to participate in and start other projects, but regrouped in late 2009. The current line-up is Chris Fogal on guitar and vocals, Forrest Bartosh on drums and Johnny Wilson on bass and background vocals. Discography Studio albums *1996: ''Come Get Some'' (Drug Store Records) *1998: ''This Is My Boomstick'' (To The Left Records) *2000: ''Endorsed By You'' (Suburban Home Records) *2001: ''A Small Price To Pay'' (Suburban Home Records) *2004: ''Antidote'' (Suburban Home Records) *2010: ''Parts'' (Paper + Plastick) Compilations *2002: ''Rose Harbor Anthems'' - Italian-only compilation (Wynona Records) *2003: ''Leaps an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red City Radio
Red City Radio is an American punk rock band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formed in 2007. The band's lineup consists of Garrett Dale, Ryan Donovan, Derik Envy and Dallas Tidwell. History The band has released an EP, ''To the Sons and Daughters of Woody Guthrie'', three full-length albums, ''The Dangers of Standing Still'', ''Titles'' (on the Paper + Plastick label), and ''Red City Radio'', as well as two split EPs and a digital single. In 2014, one of the band's lead singers, Paul Pendley, left the band and was replaced by Ryan Donovan, formerly in the Red Scare Industries punk band Nothington. Garrett Dale is now the band's only lead singer and songwriter. Red City Radio have toured in Europe, Russia, Canada as well as in the U.S. Line-up Garrett Dale - lead vocals, guitar (2007–present) Ryan Donovan - guitar, backing vocals (2014–present) Derik Envy - bass (2019–present) Dallas Tidwell - drums, backing vocals (2007–present) Previous members Paul Pendley - guitar, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masked Intruder
Masked Intruder is an anonymous American punk rock band from Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The members of the band are Intruder Yellow (bass, backing vocals), Intruder Green (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Intruder Red (drums, backing vocals), and Intruder Blue (lead vocals, lead guitar). The band claims Intruder Yellow is currently in jail. They are known for wearing different colored ski masks and shoes on stage, using color-coded instruments, and never revealing their identities in publicity photos. They are also known for their early pop punk sound with their fast-paced songs, usually about love. Their self-titled debut album was released by Red Scare in 2012 and then re-released by Fat Wreck Chords in 2013. When live and sometimes in videos, Masked Intruder is watched by Officer Bradford, a cop who acts as a hypeman for the band and a plot device for the band's music videos. History Formation and ''Masked Intruder'' (2010-2013) Intruder Blue and Intruder Green claim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pulley (band)
Pulley is an American, California-based punk rock band, formed in 1994. The band is known for straightforward, hard-edged melodic punk rock. Band history The band was formed upon vocalist Scott Radinsky's departure from Ten Foot Pole, brought about by that band's desire for a singer with a full-time focus on music (Radinsky was also a major-league relief pitcher and has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, among others). Pulley's initial lineup included Strung Out drummer Jordan Burns, guitarist Jim Cherry (former bassist of Strung Out and, later, Zero Down), guitarist Mike Harder, and former Face to Face bassist Matt Riddle. Pulley's debut album, ''Esteem Driven Engine'', was released in 1996 by Epitaph Records. Riddle later joined No Use for a Name full-time and was replaced by Tyler Rebbe. Follow-ups included ''60 Cycle Hum'' (1997), ''@ !*'' (1999), ''Together Again for the First Time'' (2001), and ''Matters'' (2004). In August 2008, the band announced their departure from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
88 Fingers Louie
88 Fingers Louie is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United States, which was formed in 1993. After disbanding in 1999, guitarist Dan Wleklinski and bassist Joe Principe formed the well-known punk rock band Rise Against. The band reunited in 2009, and has continued playing shows in Chicago, Canada, Belgium, Las Vegas, and Asbury Park. The band held a 20th anniversary show in 2013. The name comes from a Flintstones gangster who sells dodgy pianos. History Early career 88 Fingers Louie was formed in 1993 in Chicago, Illinois by vocalist Denis Buckley, guitarist Mr. Precision (Dan Wleklinski), bassist Joe Principe and drummer Dom Vallone. The same year the band released their first 7" on their own "Go Deaf Records", and after signing to Fat Wreck Chords the band released two more 7" EPs, "Go Away" and "Wanted". After appearing on several split and compilation albums in 1994, the band released their next 10" EP, "Totin' 40's and Fuckin' Shit Up" in 1995 and short ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida, formed in 1992. The band consists of Chris DeMakes (guitars, vocals), Roger Lima (bass, vocals), Matt Yonker (drums), Buddy Schaub (trombone), and Peter "JR" Wasilewski (saxophone). The group released its debut album, ''Pezcore'', in 1995, following a series of independent seven-inch single releases. The band's subsequent two studio albums, ''Losing Streak'' (1996) and ''Hello Rockview'' (1998), were released on major label, Capitol Records, leading to increased exposure. ''Borders and Boundaries'' was released in 2000 on Fat Wreck Chords. The band's fifth studio album ''Anthem (Less Than Jake album), Anthem'' (2003) was the group's most commercially successful to date, featuring the singles "She's Gonna Break Soon" and "The Science of Selling Yourself Short". In 2008 the band founded its own label, Sleep It Off Records, and released its seventh full-length album, ''GNV FLA''. The band has recently stated its p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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