Greetings!
We are in the middle of awards season. The Grammy's was just on, and the Oscars are coming soon. Now it is Milwaukee's turn. On February 25th, 88Nine RadioMilwaukee will be holding the 3rd Annual Milwaukee Music Awards. We will post the nominees for the awards on Monday, and you will have chance to vote for your favorites in the Listener Choice Awards as well.
Tune in on Feb 25th, when we will announce the winners, and then join us that night for the Awards show party at The Whiskey Bar. There will be performances from The Jeanna Salzer Trio, The Subcontinentals, Prophetic, The Reckless Hearts, and The Championship, and more.
As you may know, we recently kicked off our latest campaign called Make Milwaukee. This winter, 88Nine RadioMilwaukee's is tapping into
Milwaukee's creative community and asking them to share their expertise in what gets them excited. We're asking our listeners to avoid the urge to
hibernate, and instead, Make Milwaukee. Using short, sound-rich audio
pieces, we're capturing what's innovative in Milwaukee and hopefully pushing you to explore Milwaukee's rich arts community for yourself. And look out for us when you're out! You never know where you'll spot 88Nine!
We also want to welcome a new member to our 88Nine family. Elizabeth Egan is our new Membership Director.
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A message from our new membership director, Elizabeth Egan
 I am really excited to be a part of Radio Milwaukee and its mission. As
Membership Director, I ensure members and non members alike know the
benefits of membership and why that membership is important to us. Being a
listener supported station we rely on our members to keep us going. Have I
peaked your interest? You can learn more about membership by clicking here.
Originally from Green Bay, I am a graduate of American University with a
background in electoral politics. Most recently, I worked as Membership
Marketing Coordinator at the Milwaukee Art Museum. I am a big fan of
Milwaukee and I like the fact that this station works to showcase all that
this diverse area has to offer.
I look forward to meeting you,
Elizabeth Egan
Elizabeth@radiomilwaukee.org
(414) 475-8328
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Make Milwaukee
Check out some of the latest stories from our Make Milwaukee campaign:
- Latino Arts String Program
The task of stumbling upon and featuring the most wonderful things going on in Milwaukee gives me a perpetual grin, but my time with the Latino Arts Strings Program probably pasted one of the biggest and deepest smiles across my face I've ever felt...
-Alverno Presents David Ravel
The first piece of Week 2 belongs to Zulay, as she introduces us to David Ravel of Alverno Presents. David and Zulay are longtime colleagues and there was a spark in her voice when she spoke about the programming at Alverno Presents...
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New Music Wednesday
The 88Nine Music Staff | 7 & 11am / 4 & 7pm
Discover new music every Wednesday at 7 & 11am, 4pm and 7pm on New Music Wednesday. Sponsored by: The Penebaker Enterprises, Whiskey Bar and Me Checking from Pyramax Bank.
On this week's New Music Wednesday, (2/3/2010), we have new music from Bullion, Black Rebel Motorcyle Club, Gorillaz and John Butler Trio. Listen to the tracks and then let us know what you think by voting for your favorite tune.
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Live & In-Studio: 414 Music
Fridays at 5:30pm, Scott Mullins welcomes Milwaukee's finest bands into the studio for a live performance on 414 Music.
I'm Not A Pilot will be this Friday's guest on 414 Music.
Coming to the Radio Milwaukee studio this Friday at 5:30 is the freshly formed piano pop group, I'm Not a Pilot. Combining elements of indie rock, Classical and pop music, I'm Not a Pilot will be playing at Linneman's Riverwest Inn February 12th at 9:30. Their recently released self-titled EP is available here.
Also, if you missed last week's 414 Music be sure to follow this link to hear Chris DeMay of Juniper Tar perform some songs and talk about his new solo record, "Bigger than Small."
Don't want to miss a live, in-studio performance at 88Nine? Subscribe to the 88Nine Live & In-Studio podcast. Hear performances from previous guests like Peter, Bjorn & John, M Ward, and Brett Dennen; and Milwaukee bands Pezzettino, The Reckless Hearts, John The Savage, Prophetic and many more.
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Sound Opinions Live
w/ Greg Kot & Jim Derogatis
 On Saturday, February 19th at 8pm at the Pabst Theater 88Nine RadioMilwaukee and The Pabst Theater present Sound Opinions Live. The World's Only Rock & Roll Talk Show. Join Jim and Greg as they take us through special editions of music news, buy it-burn it-trash it, desert island jukebox, live Q&A, plus the guys show and discuss some of the greatest rock & roll films of all time! Tickets on Sale Now!!! |
Alverno Presents: Luciana Souza / Cyro Baptista / Romero Lumbabo on February 13th
In April 2005, AP audiences luxuriated in the serene and elegant sensuality of Grammy winner Luciana Souza as she unfurled her "ethereal, wordless vocal lines" and "haunting, technically mercurial scat lines" (Chicago Tribune) that make her one of the great jazz artists of our time. Two seasons later, AP audiences experienced "the unbridled imagination, intense musical knowledge, skill and lust for sheer joy" (Relix Magazine) from that mad genius of world (and out of this world) percussion, Cyro Baptista. These two great artists are joined by their Brazilian compatriot, master guitarist Romero Lumbabo, for an evening of music making so exquisite, we might very well forget it is the middle of winter. Learn more about Luciana Souza at lucianasouza.com, or download the program for her upcoming performance here.  |
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The Saturday Session
with Jordan Lee | Saturdays 10pm-Midnight
 The Soundtrack to your Saturday Night
This Saturday: The greatest hits from Dj D-On and DJ Shortround. | Sound Opinions from American Public Media
with Greg Kot & Jim DeRogatis | Sundays at 6pm
The world's only rock 'n roll talk show, with Chicago rock critics Greg Kot (of the Chicago Tribune) and Jim DeRogatis (of the Chicago Sun-Times).
This week: The Rock Doctors are back in session just in time for Valentine's Day. They provide two listeners some musical couples counseling.
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Another way to donate:
You may not have cash that you can donate to 88Nine, but how about those musical instruments that you no longer play? Simply bring them into Music Go Round in Greenfield or Kenosha. They'll handle the paperwork and you'll have a creative way to donate to 88Nine.
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Thanks for supporting diverse music for a diverse Milwaukee.
Questions, comments, praise or complaints?
Send me an e-mail.
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The 88Nine Top 10
1. The Blind Boys of Alabama - "Take My Hand"
2. One Eskimo - "Kandi"
3. Death Cab For Cutie - "Meet Me On the Equinox"
4. Dave Matthews Band - "You and Me"
5. Clarence Bucaro - "Let Me Let Go For You"
6. Meshell Ndegeocello - "Bright Shiny Morning"
7. Nneka - "The Uncomfortable Truth"
8. Company of Thieves - "Pressure"
9. Sade - "Soldier of Love"
10. Mishal Moore - "Oh Lord" |
NEW RELEASES
Cold War Kids
Behave Yourself (Dig)Buy Now
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Sound Travels
with Marcus Doucette
Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays at Noon
& Sunday nights at 7
A never-ending quest for a new world in global music.
More info on previous episodes of Sound Travels here. |
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5 O'Clock Shadow
The original and a cover. Sponsored by MATC and Center Court Pub & Grille
with Scott Mullins
Weekdays at 5:00pm
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7 O'Clock Sample
A song and its sample.
with Jordan Lee
Tues. & Thurs at 7:00am
To see current and previous 7 O'Clock samples click here.
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Let's Hear It:
The 88Nine Listener Request Show
You program the radio station.
Saturdays 10am - Noon
with Marcus Doucette
To make your request, call the request line (414-475-8989), send an email to REQUEST@radiomilwaukee.org or go to the Hip Us to Something New page at radiomilwaukee.org Sponsored by Outpost Natural Foods.
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The Weekly Top 5
w/ Marcus Doucette & Scott Mullins
Thursdays at 2pm
5 songs. 1 Theme. 2 Music Nerds.
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