Summerfest: Five local bands. One Big Gig.

MKE and the Journal Sentinel are teaming up for Summerfest coverage. Get to know the electro duo The Glamour, singer-songwriter Jayme Dawicki and some of the other hometown acts at the Big Gig. Plus, read up on all the news from the fest. Go to story...

In your ear: Slightly Stoopid

Slightly Stoopid's Miles Doughty was marinating in the San Diego sun when we talked over the phone. Oddly enough, making small talk about the weather with the man who wrote such songs as "Sensimilla" and "No Cocaine" didn't feel strained. Go to story...

Sound effect: Hip-hop in Milwaukee

Hip-hop is one of the most popular musical forms in the world. It's the modern soundtrack for young people everywhere. But it seems like it gets a bad rap in Milwaukee. Go to story...

music

Beyond the Big Gig: Other Midwest music fests (7/3/08)

Humble contenders: The Championship (7/3/08)

In your ear: Slightly Stoopid (7/3/08)

Sound effect: Hip-hop in Milwaukee (7/3/08)

Nightlife Threeview: Local H (6/19/08)

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Nightlife Threeview: County Clare

Each week, MKE sends three people to check out a bar or nightclub and report back. This week they hit County Clare Go to story...

nightlife

In your ear: Slightly Stoopid (7/3/08)

Nightlife Threeview: County Clare (7/3/08)

In your ear: Filter (6/26/08)

Nightlife Threeview: Steny's Tavern (6/26/08)

Cans Bar and Canteen (6/19/08)

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Bartender: John Anderson at La Merenda

Ever go to a place and get one meal that just doesn't hit the spot? Ever wish you could have tried smaller portions of numerous dishes instead? If so, La Merenda is the place for you. Go to story...

meet the bartender

Bartender of the week: John Anderson at La Merenda (6/12/08)

Bartender of the week: Kristine Mercer at Mi-key's (6/5/08)

Bartender of the week: Mindy Vande Moore at Rip Tide Seafood Bar & Grill (5/29/08)

Bartender of the week: Rebecca Tanner at Sugar Maple (5/19/08)

Bartender of the week: Kevin Murphy at Fratellos (5/15/08)

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