Tyler Traband at Summerfest

You may remember hearing “Love in the 18th Century” on 88Nine. A group of true musicians and performers; Tyler Traband live at the fest tonight at Potawatomi. They are filming the performance with 3HD cameras. Your chance to be seen and heard while supporting the Milwaukee music scene! [...]

Catch Ryan Sallis at Summerfest

Word of mouth and great energy can amplify a long way. Milwaukee native, Ryan Sallis will be at Summerfest grounds again this year, July 2, 2008 at Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard. Sallis realized music was flowing through his veins at the age of twenty after receiving a gift from his mother, an acoustic [...]

Event: Get ready for Questlove on the 4th of July

As some of you know, RadioMilwaukee welcomes Questlove to Stonefly Brewery for a Summerfest Afterset on July 4th.  He will be trading his drumsticks for some Tech 12s (that is turntables for all you layman).  Just to get an idea about Questlove’s record lust/knowledge, check this out. Then we will see you on July 4th. [...]

Summerfest Artist: The Roots Break it Down

As you know, The Roots are coming to this year’s Summerfest on July 4th.  Check this video out from NYCs Hot 97 DJ Enuff talking to the Roots about why the mainstream have not accepted the Roots and other music industry complaints and grievances . (via Okayplayer)

All Things Stevie Wonderfull

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This month as we celebrate Black Music Month here at RadioMilwaukee, we are also celebrating the legend and creative genius of Stevie Wonder.  Tune in this Friday on 88Nine RadioMilwaukee at 4:30pm for Stevie Wonder-full. Stevie Wonder-full (named after the famous party in NYC) is a 90 minute tribute to Stevie Wonder.
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Freebie: The Roots - Get Busy

The Legendary Roots Crew are set to drop a new album called Rising Down on April 29th.  This might be a good year for hip-hop releases.  The Roots will be playing this years Summerfest here in Milwaukee and they will be hosting their first annual Roots Picnic.  The Roots crew even started their own blog.  [...]