If I had to sum up Kenosha County musicians Spare Animals’ latest EP, “Better Winds”, it would be this: instrumental reverence and nostalgia for music
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Tag: music
Just a face in the Kenosha crowd: Local music heard in recent months
It’s been quite some time since I’ve shared glimpses of the music created, produced and performed here locally in Kenosha. Whether it’s Union Park Tavern,
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ICYMI: Recent performances around Kenosha
KENOSHA ⏤ Recently, I had the pleasure of catching the performances of my friends Would You Kindly?, Violet Wilder and Spirit Shakers, as well as
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Around the Scene: Get out to Public Craft and Kenosha Creative Space (playlist)
KENOSHA – While musicians have a chance to start off their week at Rustic Road and Kenosha Fusion on Monday nights, Public Craft Brewing and
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Cold Nights, Warm Lights: Photos from recent open mics
KENOSHA ⏤ Over the winter months, it sometimes seems as though musicians, like certain other types of life on Earth, hibernate. However, while cold weather
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Brent Mitchell sings the blues
When I sat down a few days ago to chat with Brent Mitchell, I knew a few things about him already. He is a poet,
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Observer Captures Kenosha (photos): Spirit Shakers, Lunar Lizard and Earthmother at Fusion
KENOSHA ⏤ Fusion hosted one of the best music lineups possible in the city last Saturday, Oct. 30: Spirit Shakers, Lunar Lizard and Earthmother. The
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Observer Captures Kenosha: Sept. 24 through Oct. 3, 2021
Kenosha never leaves me wanting for scenes to capture with my camera. In fact, I can regularly photograph music, art or comedy events, as well
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In the Kenosha Crowd: Photos in the city June – August, part 1
If you’ve noticed a green hat bobbing through a crowd at a local music, government or creative arts event, you’ve seen me take photos of
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Performers at Public Craft (Around The Mics)
KENOSHA – Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Public Craft Brewing Co. is the place to be in downtown Kenosha if you’re looking for some stage time or to
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City meetings and open mics on tonight’s docket
KENOSHA ⏤ Another Monday, another evening of city leaders meeting to make decisions for the people and music pervading the downtown area. Licenses and Permits
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Native American drum demo, Creative Space mic are tonight’s events
KENOSHA ⏤ Tonight (July 22), you can attend an event that will teach you about Native American culture and drumming, and also Creative Space’s open
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Tonight in Kenosha: City Council meets; Fusion and Rustic host open mics
KENOSHA ⏤ Tonight, local residents can attend an in-person Kenosha Common Council meeting, then head just a few blocks away in either direction for open
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Performers at Fusion (Around the Mics)
KENOSHA ⏤ Every Monday night the sounds of music drift along Seventh Avenue through the night as various performers take the stage at Kenosha Fusion.
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Wednesdays at Public Craft Brewing (Around the Mics)
KENOSHA – Every Wednesday at 8 p.m., Public Craft Brewing Co. is the place to be in downtown Kenosha if you’re looking for some stage
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Around The Mics: Mondays at Kenosha Fusion
KENOSHA – Mondays starting at 9 p.m. you can catch the full excitement of Kenosha Fusion’s open mic night. Fusion offers a unique experience for
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City government, music and Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood June’s top subjects
Observer readers focused on our “Around the Mics” galleries, local government coverage and the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood discussion last month. Therefore, below, take a moment
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Around The Mics: Performers at Creative Space, Public
Observer on the Scene: Brent Penny at Creative Space; poetry at Lincoln Park; gentrification discussion
KENOSHA ⏤ From time to time, the Uptown Observer finds itself with a cache of videos of live music, poetry and other events that we
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ICYMI: Juneteenth Festival, Make Music Day welcome celebrations of shared joys
KENOSHA ⏤ Recently, local organizers and musicians have brought a sense of community to the city. Residents may have witnessed this particularly with the Juneteenth
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