Article Category: Local Musicians

“Don’t vote for the nunchucks” explained Between the Rooms drummer Philip Kurut on the topic of his weapons solo during the band’s...

Just seconds after I set my mug on the table of a north side coffeehouse, Action Jaxson drummer Wil Brown began what would amount to taking me to school...

After hearing Lou Cucinelli’s voice on my answering machine, suggesting I meet his band at Mad Anthony Brewing Co. on a Sunday afternoon, I more or...

The scene at Deer Park Irish Pub, on the last Saturday in August, was like a birthday party. In fact, it was a birthday party, a 40th birthday party...

As the name implies, Loose Change like to keep things, well, loose. But in order to keep things loose Todd Kabisch, Cary Ausderan and Mike Pettit have...

As watering holes go, the Latch String is among the more unassuming you’re likely to find. Squatting in the middle of the Northrop/Coldwater...

Less than a year ago, the band that would become Elemental was still a work in progress. Not the music, the band itself. The crew had just picked...

The joke begins as an off color comment made by All Nite Skate guitarist Bob Haddad: “Two Arabs walk into a band.” At first glance, this doesn’t make...

When I finally got the call to do a story for whatzup, I was elated. When Mr. whatzup told me, “I figured that since you work for the Bear,...