Experience Milwaukee

Jump in on this lively chat with Adam, Steve, and Joey, the owner of Wiskullsin (https://www.wiskullsin.com). From how he got started launching at a party and selling merch from behind a bar to how he finds models for the website and so much more, you'll love Joey's love for Milwaukee and its many communities. The guys did get a little distracted and purchased some Wiskullsin tees during the show. Why? Because they, and YOU, CAN GET 20% OFF RIGHT NOW at https://www.wiskullsin.com AND https://www.unitedskullsamerica.com. Just use discount code: EXPMKE. With that kind of sweet deal, you know he'll be back on the show. Watch out Ryan Laessig. 

In this episode, Steve goes solo and has a heart-to-heart conversation with Amanda Huff from Milwaukee-based band You Win !!! Get the inside scoop on how she found music, her creative process and what shapes the music, and the game she plays to remember those creative inspirations and moments. The two of them also dig into what Summerfest means and her experiences with it. And, even more, advice and acceptance for those of us who think and create in unconventional ways. Take a listen, then go support You Win !!! at Summerfest on July 8th at 5:30PM on the Johnson Controls stage !!!

Adam and Steve can barely contain their excitement in this episode with musician Vincent Van Great (who totally keeps his cool). Jump in and get the story on how Vincent got started with music in church to how he moved on to making beats for friends in school to making beats for artists across the midwest. Adam and Steve also get into what Summerfest means to Vincent, how much 88.9 has helped his career, and a lot of fun along the way. And, also, plus, a pit pass giveaway during his show at Summerfest on Saturday, July 2 at 8:45 on the Miller Lite Oasis Stage. Listen in then get over to Summerfest to see Vincent Van Great!

This is an episode to wrap up Summerfest Tech and to tell you to get your a$$ out here. What are you waiting for!

Ready for some smooth sounds that are both energizing and calming? Then jump into this episode with local singer Ben Mulwana and you'll love the soulful explanation of his background, musical inspiration, what Summerfest means to him, and more. You'll also want to head to Summerfest on Thursday, June 30 at 4:15PM on the Johnson Controls World Stage to catch him in action with his band. Adam and Steve will be at the show handing out tickets and pit passes for front row access to the headliners!

Summerfest is back for 2022, running three consecutive Thur - Fri - Sat weekends beginning June 23-25 and going June 30-July 2, and July 7-9. It's easy to get to Summerfest, take a shuttle, Uber or just park in a nearby neighborhood and walk in. That said, here are a few things we're excited about for the first weekend: (1) Experience Milwaukee ticket and pit pass giveaways (watch the socials @expmke and look for us at Summerfest, (2) the new format: recharge during the week; come early and stay late on the weekend, (3) trying new food and drinks (including that great burger from Major Goolsby's), (4) the all new Experience Milwaukee / Summerfest tee (we'll be giving these away, too), (5) opening weekend music: Valerie Lighthart (Thursday afternoon), Brett Newski (Thursday night), The Keystones (Saturday afternoon) - all bands you can get to know through episodes we dropped this week. Take a quick listen then get out and experience Summerfest!

What do you get when you mix dating with music? Then, add in a little bit of not knowing what you're doing with some old fashioned stumbling into it? Well, in this case, you get one kick ass band where everything got better and has turned out pretty well. In this episode, Adam and Steve talk with Eddie and Jack from The Keystones, a get up and get into it rock band you gotta hear. Find out more about how they got (and stayed) together on their journey from garage band to Summerfest headliner. Also, good advice on not wearing sweaters while you drum, how to warm up your voice in the car on the way to a show, and sooooo much more. Plus, how to win some pit passes and a little secret second Summerfest performance. Check them out here then head to Summerfest on Saturday, June 25 at 3:00PM at the Johnson Controls stage to get into it with The Keystones!

Marriage and taxes. Kids. European tour. Swimming in Lake Michigan. Seasonal depression. Buying CDs. Merch brainstorm. Summerfest show. New band name. Upcoming shows and pondering the future. Adam + Steve + singer/songwriter Brett Newski. Yep, that about sums this episode up. Take a listen then check Newski out on June 23 at 8:15 PM on the USCELLULAR CONNECTION STAGE at Summerfest. Rock on.

It's Summerfest season once again and we're kicking things off with an eye opening conversation with Valerie Lighthart. Learn more about where she came from, her early Summerfest experiences, an inspiring creative process, and more. Oh, including a MySpace debate. Anyway, Valerie will be playing at Summerfest on June 23 at 2:30 PM on the Miller Lite Oasis stage. There may be a Britney Spears cover in the set. You'll have to check it out for yourself to find out. 

This entertaining episode featuring Pete Cooney, owner of Pete's Pops, will have you craving one of their delicious treats. What started 9 years ago as kind of a self-dare has become a growing business with big plans for the future. Adam and Steve also dig into how and why Pete launched this idea after he had shopped it around to friends for a couple of years. This includes everything from inspiration at a farmer's market to rebranding as the company evolves beyond Milwaukee, and, of course, booze + popsicles. And if you listen carefully, Pete sprinkles in advice and lessons for anyone starting a business. Jump in then jump over to https://petespops.net to get yours!