Greetings!
There are only a few days left to get your vote in for the Listener Choice awards for the 3rd Annual 88Nine Milwaukee Music Awards. Voting closes Sunday at 11:59pm. Then don't forget to tune in on Thursday, February 25th at 4pm when we will announce the winners.
Then later that evening at 8pm, join us for 88Nine Milwaukee Music Award party at the Whiskey Bar featuring performances from Jeanna Salzer Trio, The Subcontinentals, Prophetic, Reckless Hearts, and The Championship. Whiskey Bar is located at 788 North Jackson Street.
We are in the middle of our Make Milwaukee campaign. If you've missed any of the series, visit the Make Milwaukee blog for a recap. Speaking of art... If you love our work then tell the world! You have a great opportunity to help RadioMilwaukee make even more of a difference in our community. GreatNonprofits is conducting a campaign to find the top-rated nonprofits enriching our community through the arts. Help us participate in the campaign by posting a review of your experience with us by February 28th. All reviews will be visible to potential donors and volunteers. It's easy and only takes 3 minutes! Go to: www.greatnonprofits.org/reviews/ Be sure to choose "Arts Appreciation Campaign" With your help, we can gain greater visibility and momentum in the communuity. |
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Sound Opinions Live
w/ Greg Kot & Jim Derogatis
 Tonight, Friday, 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!!! |
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Make Milwaukee
Check out some of the latest stories from our Make Milwaukee campaign:
"Make Milwaukee": Week 4 | True Skool's Urban Arts Program
On 48th and Fond Du Lac, above Urban Underground, I visited True Skool for the first time. I walked up the stairs and the low buzz of hip hop got louder and louder as I climbed. At the top, I peaked my head into a big, open room and what did I find? A bunch of teenagers sketching at a table and a few more constructing a big frame from wood and screws. I found a bunch of aspiring artists...
"Make Milwaukee": Week 3 | Stop 8 of 9: Nick and Andy of Listening Party Records
I'm not an expert on numerology or anything, but we are now 8/9ths through Faythe and Cortney's tour, which with the appropriate rounding, is equivalent to the decimal .889. Point 88Nine. Probably a good sign, right? Stop 8 of 9 - Nick Sanborn and Andy Menchal of brand new Milwaukee-based record label, Listening Party. We sat down with Nick and Andy on a big couch, and they talked record label... |
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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, (2/17/2010), we have new music from She & Him, The Soft Pack, Corinne Bailey and The Bodeans. 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.
No 414 Music this week. 414 Music will return on February 26th with Hayward Williams.
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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The Saturday Session
with Jordan Lee | Saturdays 10pm-Midnight
 The Soundtrack to your Saturday Night
This Saturday: The greatest hits from DJs Dragon -J and Puffin. | 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" |
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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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