Music
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Summerfest is a thrilling stop on the musical journey for Wisconsin musicians
Two Wisconsin musicians talk about what it’s like pursuing music as a career in Milwaukee, and what role Summerfest plays on that journey.
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Wisconsin native reflects on 40 years of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ in new book
An Appleton-born rock music critic says in his new book that themes from the iconic Springsteen album still resonate today.
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Iowa’s Hinterland music festival: A star-studded lineup with small-town spirit
Hinterland 2024 features performances from Hozier, Chappell Roan, Hippo Campus and many others Aug. 2-4.
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Blondie co-founder Chris Stein, one way or another, finds himself in the right place at the right time
Chris Stein is the co-founder, songwriter and guitarist of Blondie. He talks with WPR’s “BETA” about his memoir, “Under A Rock.”
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2 Wisconsin-based performers release album spotlighting Mexican composers
Two Mexico natives who are professors based in Wisconsin have released a new album featuring flute music by living Mexican composers.
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Hundreds of local performances to jam out in Wisconsin as part of global Make Music Day
There are hundreds of local performances throughout Wisconsin. Find a Make Music Day event near you.
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A big tent with big names at Big Top
Musician Molly Otis and Big Top’s marketing director Seth Meierotto joined WPR’s “Morning Edition” to talk about this summer’s lineup, including some more eclectic offerings.
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Solon Springs pianist channels Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly in jazz ensemble’s recreation of ‘Kind of Blue’
Thursday night at the West Theatre in Duluth, Ryan Frane and other jazz masters from the region will perform “Kind of Blue” live in a candlelit session, both replicating the work and bringing their own solo interpretations to it.
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Robert Plant surprises Madison record store with a visit
Robert Plant made a stop at Madison record store, B-Side Records, after a show in town.
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In Superior, concerts are playing on a porch near you
The concerts are a grassroots effort by neighbors, porch hosts, musicians and attendees to celebrate the city through music.