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Milwaukee’s CTT’s debut self-titled album spins tales of the desperate road, convenience store trysts, Rust Belt anthems and memoirs of unbridled lonesome success. Equal parts punk, blues, country and metal instill the tracks with a mix of elements true to the experience of a Mack truck crashing into a fast food drive-thru for after show catering.

The band idea was formed by a tequila-soaked Carlo Santiago who instructed the other members that they were to join his band or suffer the consequences of missed opportunity to rock the heck out. Within a few months, the band recorded their debut and have been wrenching audiences ever since.

WMSE once again travels to Club Garibaldi’s to host a live performance by a local musician or group for our monthly Local/Live at Club Garibaldi’s series…

On Tuesday, April 4th, get caught up in one of Milwaukee’s biggest rock ‘n roll forces, Whips, as they debut brand new music from new album, The Ride.

You can listen live over the airwaves or get in on the action, on-site by participating as an audience member. This event is FREE and open to the 21+ public and lots of fun! And as always, WMSE Music Director Erin Wolf and co-host Cal Roach (and YOU), will lead our musical guest through questions in between the live performance.

Doors are at 5:30pm, segment starts at 6pm and runs until 7pm. Club Garibaldi’s is located at 2501 S. Superior Street in Bay View.

If you can’t join us for the live segment and show at Club Garibaldi, please tune in, per usual, to 91.7 FM (or stream online at WMSE.org) at the 6 o’clock hour.

Rocket Paloma is a four-piece rock outfit with a heavy folk foundation and progressive edge based out of Milwaukee. Their music blends imaginative leads atop a forceful and driving rhythm section with soaring vocals and crafted storytelling. Starting off as a solo act, Joey Kerner assembled a band to further enhance the impact of her storytelling.

With each member coming from different backgrounds ranging from classical to jazz and metal to funk, Rocket Paloma melds their stylistic differences into a truly unique, genre-bending experience.

Jason Todd (“JTodd “) and Lia Manley-DeRuiter (“Lunaversol9”) are no strangers to Milwaukee’s hip hop scene, although they do dip out for lengthy periods. Todd’s prowess on the beats and cagey vocal delivery paired Manley-DeRuiter’s smooth poetry makes the pair’s ear-turning brand of blended funk, soul, electro and hip hop into something that’s energizing, sweet and smart.

WMSE once again travels to Club Garibaldi’s to host a live performance by a local musician or group for our monthly Local/Live at Club Garibaldi’s series!

On Tuesday, March 14th, enjoy the newest sounds of Milwaukee’s revamped Twin Brother by listening over the airwaves or by participating as an audience member – this event is FREE and open to the 21+ public and lots of fun! And as always, WMSE Music Director Erin Wolf and co-host Cal Roach (and YOU), will lead our musical guest through questions in between the live performance.

This will be an extra special Local/Live as it falls on the week of WMSE’s big 36th anniversary! Come join us for the music and a lil’ celebration.

The Hullmen were recently described as “intriguing hard rock from Wisconsin ” by Maximum Rock and Roll magazine, which while odd, is right on the nail.

For nine years and counting, the Hullmen have been pummeling punk, surf, garage and rock into their own distinct formula. The Hullmen are Milwaukee scene vets that have a strong back catalog and don’t plan on ditching the scene anytime soon!

Tune into WMSE on Tuesday, March 7th to hear a live performance and interview with the Hullmen before they play a bunch of spring shows (starting with a gig with Indonesian Junk and Trolley at Club Garibaldi’s on WMSE’s bday, March 17th!) and release a brand new record – WMSE.org to stream live or in the archives, or simply tune your radio to 91.7 FM at the 6 o’clock hour.

Rooted in Milwaukee, the Zach Pietrini Band is a five-piece Americana force.

They craft brutally honest, instantly familiar songs that uphold old country standards but incorporate new rock sensibilities. With the diverse approach of Gram Parsons, the writing style of Ryan Adams, and the live show of Jason Isbell, the Zach Pietrini Band is the total Americana package.

Zach Pietrini is releasing his 5th album Holding Onto Ghosts; a loud-yet-vulnerable exploration into letting go of the things that haunt him. The band will be hitting the road in March all around the Midwest to share this new work, including an official release show at Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. on Friday, March 3rd.

Piles is a three piece band from Milwaukee including Nolan on bass and vocals, Drew on drums, and Jesse on guitar and vocals. Piles will be releasing their second LP, Expeller, on Gloss Records on March 14th.

“When Ava Antonie, Ava Gessner and Lola Flores met at the first annual GirlsRock MKE camp in the summer of 2013, they were three young kids just looking to have fun and make some noise. The girls were 8, 9 and 10-yrs old, respectively, and not once did their age make them think they couldn’t do something big. From their very first show in a local bar on a school night, six months after becoming friends and band mates, Negative/Positive has offered beguiling lyrics and three strong role models for wannabe rockers of all ages and genders. Their self-contained battle cry is a string of catchy, indie rock singles featuring Gessner’s nimble vocals and guitar, Flores’ throbbing bass, and Antonie’s big beat.

“The girls, students from three different Milwaukee Public Schools (Burdick, Golda Meir, and Fernwood Montessori), continue to create their own music without the aid of outside composers or adult assistance. After saving the profits from t-shirt sales over a period of two years, they recorded and released their first album, Lumanescent, in August 2016. Their EP features five original singles with self-penned lyrics that reference experiences they love and things they despise.

“The girls currently don’t have some big, master plan to get signed or wow the world with their sound. Instead, they just want to keep having fun and make a lot more noise.

Zecháriah Ruffin — “Zed Kenzo” — is a multifaceted musician. Having spent time in choirs and learning piano as a young child to fronting a hardcore band (Youth Crush), Ruffin eventually gravitated more into singing and rapping over her own beats.

Zed Kenzo is a natural-born collaborator and has written, recorded, produced and released a multitude of singles with guests such as Chris Siegel, Strehlow, Q the Sun, Queen Tut, Chants and Lorde Fredd33. Her strong vocal delivery suits her beatmaking skills and the best avenue to appreciate her skills is at a live performance.

Do just that as WMSE hosts a live performance by Zed Kenzo for our monthly Local/Live at Club Garibaldi’s series on Tuesday, February 7th.