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Atomic Records to Close After 24 Years!

Before Atomic, the record store was called Ludwig Van Ear which didn’t last too long… Rich Menning managed to stick it out for 24 years, supplying indie music to his loyal customers. Lots of bands played at Atomic, from local bands like Couch Flambeau, to Smashing Pumpkins, Camper Van Beethoven, Sonic Youth and more […]

9 December 2008 | Record Stores, musicians | 1 Comment

Best Music Store in Muhwaukee?

Guitar Center?  Uncle Bob’s? Rockhaus?  Brass Bell?  Does anyone venture into Faust anymore?  Does anyone remember Ralph Hanzel?  Best drum store  - best guitar store - best repairs.  Who do you recommend?

24 July 2008 | musicians | 3 Comments

Playing for Free at Bummerfest

Hey local bands! Want to play a gig at Summerfest? (Everyone does - and you know they gotta pay good money…) Well there’s a new wrinkle to tinkle on your big gig… The Cascio/Interstate Music Stage. They let you play for free because bands are just giving it away.
Cascio provides the […]

15 June 2008 | SUMMERFEST | 10 Comments

Starship vs. Zak’s

The classic question.  Like Coke vs. Pepsi, McDonald’s vs. Burger King…  What did you like/dislike about going to either place?

21 April 2008 | Punk Drunk | 4 Comments