Intense Ink at The BBC in Milwaukee

The snow will fly tomorrow, but I'm still going to the Intense Ink showcase at the BBC. Some of the finest Milwaukee Rock and Roll will be represented there. Also on the bill will be Harsh Reality from Minnesota. Guido's Race Car is going to open the night. I'm going to put the truck in 4X4 mode and race down for some great rock and roll.

Manitowoc Rocks at Kenny B's

You have to catch a rock and roll show at Kenny B's in Manitowoc. Kenny B's has karaoke on one side and Wisconsin Rock and Roll on the other. Their Halloween shows have been legendary. Ozzy books most of the shows, and he tattoos like an artist. If you go to Kenny B's sometime, bring a designated driver. Avery's Boneyard is the house band and they can't be missed.

December 28th at The BBC in Milwaukee

Intense Ink magazine is throwing a three day bash. The bands lined up for the December 28th show at The BBC in Milwaukee are Guido's Race car, Harsh Reality, Binky Tunny, and others. Jendeen from Harsh Reality is quite possibly the best drummer in the Midwestern United States. Catch Jendeen in all her rock and roll glory at the Intense Ink show on December 28th at the BBC.

Minneapolis presents 20 Dollar Love

I saw 20 Dollar Love in Racine Wisconsin last summer. What a great bunch of guys. They are on Round 13 records. It's a small label out of Minneapolis, but hey who cares if you are on a small Midwest label. They were on the bill with another Rock Band from Milwaukee.

That was an interesting show for sure. When the singer from 20 dollar love took off his shirt, I thought ok, this guy has no problem showing off. If you ever get a chance to see either Binky Tunny, or 20 Dollar Love, go for it. I hope they come to a Rock Club in Milwaukee sometime.

Venues in Milwaukee

Where do you play a live Rock and Roll show in Milwaukee. That depends on what audience you want to impress. Stonefly is a nice club on Center Street. Points East Pub is just north of downtown Milwaukee. The Cactus Club is in Bay view, but I haven't been there in years. I don't like the smell of Lysol floor cleaner and standing all night in a tiny room, so Cactus Club is out for me. I am a big fan of Racine Wisconsin. The shows there tend to turn out lots of people.

It's always worth a shot at seeing a Rock show at Miramar Theater.

I haven't been to a basement show in a long time, but I hear that the Milwaukee Punk scene has some good underground shows.

Rock and Roll is the best

The Midwest United States has a solid Rock and Roll scene. Minneapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, all have a thriving music scene. Yea, Chicago has that haughty attitude, and honestly, what great band has come out of Chicago since the Smashing Pumpkins. I don't know. The reason I don't know is because I spend most of my time working the Milwaukee Rock and Roll scene. So I plan on commenting on whatever I feel like, because this is my Rock and Roll blog.

I don't know what else to day but we will see what comes of my blog in the future. For now, keep rock and roll alive and support your local music scene.