ACA Music and Entertainment

For Immediate Release: February 12, 2020

Matt Anton
ACA Music & Entertainment
matt@acaentertainment.com
262-790-0060

Exclusive Original Artists You’ve Got to See Live

Event with refreshments and give-a-ways on March 1 in Waukesha to showcase the talents of three musical acts on the rise locally and regionally.

ACA Music & Entertainment is the oldest and largest provider of live entertainment in the Midwest. The source for all your entertainment needs, we specialize in helping our clients transform their event into a memorable EXPERIENCE. You already know that we specialize in live music, DJs, and unique entertainment for your wedding, corporate event, or holiday party. Now, we are excited to announce three exclusive additions to the ACA family’s catalog of premier talent.

Please join us for a special VIP showcase featuring live performances by The Barbara Stephan Band, The Last Bees, and Chris Haise Band.

What: Exclusive Original Artist Showcase
Where: Northcoast Center for the Arts

             705 Larry Ct, Waukesha, WI 53186

When: Sunday, March 1, from 6pm-8pm
RSVP: by 2/25/20 to thea@acaentertainment.com

Here is a little more about each of our artists:

Barbara Stephan is an original artist inspired by a combination of R&B and soul. Her newly released EP, Come On Over To Me, debuted at #4 on The Roots Rock Music Report’s soul/blues category.

The Last Bees is an original Beatles-inspired low-fi pop band from Milwaukee. Bruce Johnston, Grammy award-winning member of The Beach Boys, praised Ian’s performance when he competed and won “Best Vocalist” at the Waukesha County Fair, earning him the opening slot for The Beach Boys.

Chris Haise Band, a Milwaukee-based band, is a blend of hook-filled ballads and toe tappers. Mixing folk and rock, Chris’s vocals have been described as “Dylan meets Springsteen.” In 2019, the band released Suburban View, a follow-up to Chris’s solo album, Your Ugly Friends. From there, the band quickly became a staple at many Milwaukee festivals and music series such as Bastille Days, Brady Street Festival, and Homegrown Festival, to name a few.

Each of our three artists will put on a live performance for you, entertainment buyers, and special guests. Refreshments will be served. Join us, and you could win some great give-a-ways!

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ACA Music & Entertainment Milwaukee

ACA Music & Entertainment Under New Ownership

Entertainment agency, a main staple on the metro-Milwaukee and Midwest scenes since 1948, acquired by seasoned musician and long-time ACA employee Matt Antoniewicz.

Waukesha, Wisconsin – February 1, 2019 – Matt Antoniewicz, a veteran professional musician and an account executive with ACA Music & Entertainment, announced today that he has acquired ACA. The closing of the purchase took place this past Monday, January 28. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.

The firm, which has been in business since 1948, prides itself as the oldest and largest provider of live entertainment in the Midwest. The agency’s original owner, Bill Rothe, left the company to his siblings upon his passing. The company was most recently owned and operated by Mr. Rothe’s youngest daughter, Nancy Rothe-Egezeino. Ms. Rothe-Egezeino will continue with ACA as senior sales associate.

“I look forward to carrying on the ACA tradition of providing high-quality live bands, DJs, magicians, comedians, and an impressive array of entertainment options,” Mr. Antoniewicz said, adding, “We’re working diligently to bring in new bands and fresh ideas, like our first all-original artist, The Barbara Stephan Band.”

About ACA Music & Entertainment

Based in Waukesha, ACA has been in business since 1948. While the firm is well-known for its extensive assortment of quality live music acts, its overall entertainment portfolio and event management capabilities is extensive. Among a host of other offerings, ACA can provide DJs, audio/lighting production, celebrity impersonators, balloon artists, comedians, jugglers, magicians, face painters, and even murder mystery productions. Memorable themed-experiences are a specialty of ACA, with some examples including Roaring 20s Gala, Vegas Night, Moulin Rouge, Carnivale in Rio, and Hawaiian Luau.

To learn more about ACA and its offerings, visit it on the Web at www.acaentertainment.com, or call 262.790.0060.

About Matt Antoniewicz

Mr. Antoniewicz studied music performance and jazz studies at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. A long-time freelance trumpeter by profession, he served as a traveling music teacher for Milwaukee Public Schools for 13 years. He is also the founder and owner of North Coast Management, an artist management company that represents, among other artists, the bands Platinum; The North Coast Orchestra; Velocity; Livin’ The Dream; Respect! A Tribute to Aretha Franklin; and The Barbara Stephan Band. Mr. Antoniewicz continues to perform as a freelance trumpeter, and his performance credits include some of the most impressive national acts and productions to come out of the jazz, easy listening, pop, and R&B genres, as well as the touring Broadway circuit.

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Contact

Aaron S. Robertson
414.418.2278
therobertsonholdingsco@yahoo.com

Attuned Soulutions Milwaukee

By Aaron S. Robertson

If you're looking for a guitarist for your Milwaukee -area wedding, cocktail hour, farmer's market, festival, private party, or other event in need of music and entertainment, I highly recommend Mike Guzman of Attuned Soulutions.

I've known Mike for quite a few years now. We are friends and former co-workers. I always knew he played guitar, and I had the pleasure of hiring him for the first time to perform at an outdoor event in Hales Corners called "Highway to Hales" back in September 2018. Wow! Mike did an awesome job. He provided a diverse repertoire of styles and genres, ranging from folk and blues to popular covers from classic rock and oldies. I highly recommend him for anyone looking to further enhance their event. Mike is very friendly and professional, easy to work with, and he really knows his material. I hope to work with him again real soon!

Check out Attuned Soulutions on Facebook.

Local Original Milwaukee Bands

Milwaukee's original music venues may be fewer in number than they were in the 'good old days', but the passion to create original music in Milwaukee is huge, and there are more original projects in Milwaukee than ever before. Here are a few who are doing well and that you should check out, but remember there are many more out there, and don't be offended about any we've missed out!

The Cool Waters Band
A basement jam session in 1993 with brothers Greg and Dan Waters along with their friend Mike Cool turned into a musical journey that’s now lasted more than two decades. That journey includes being based in Colorado for a time before returning to the area and building a loyal following. They split ways in 2007, but remained on good terms, occasionally playing reunion shows for a fan base that has always been eager to get more Cool Waters. Now they are back together again "permanently" according to their website. Members of Cool Waters Band worked on other projects for a number of years. Drummer Matt Gieseke played with Boxkar while frontman Greg Waters formed Greg Waters and the Broadstreet Boogie. The Cool Waters style is often described as an eclectic mix of roots rock. A Warner Brother’s rep once explained their music as "…Maroon 5 meets The Black Crowes meets Train meets Tesla."

Visit the Cool Waters Band website

The Muddy Udders
Green Bay based band, The Muddy Udders, calls their style of music “toe-slapping grease rock.” They say that could be anything from punk to rockabilly to blues and maybe even a little metal. Basically, this trio plays rock and roll. Matty Day, Augie Barnhart and Roelke Thunderbolt got their start in 2006 and make regular appearances at Green Bay rock venues like the Crunchy Frog and White Dog Black Cat Cafe. They also tour around the Midwest. Matty composes most of the original songs, and they’ve recorded three albums so far. The band also likes to change up their roles – switching instruments on albums and during performances.

The Traveling Suitcase
This Oshkosh-based trio was a standout at the first-ever Mile of Music Festival in Appleton. They recently completed a successful Kickstarter campaign allowing them to complete a new album. Brandon Domer (bass and keys), Bill Grasley (guitar) and Nicole Rae (drums and vocals) play tight-knit rock, bringing both Janis Joplin and The Black Keys to mind. They have passionate, high-energy performances led by Rae who drums and sings at the same time. The Traveling Suitcase once had quite a few other members – but they’ve since boiled things down to the basics – a move that has helped the band focus according to Nicole Rae. "In the beginning we were speed dating each other," she explains. "Now we are in a healthy, committed threesome relationship."

Fun w/ Atoms
Green Bay was once a haven for indie music. At the center of that was the band Fun w/Atoms. They were known as the “unofficial house band” at a bar called Lefty’s – which was a place that all sorts of soon-to-be famous bands played – including the Violent Femmes and Soul Asylum. The members of Fun w/Atoms – Rick Smith (guitar), Dan Collins (bass) and Curt Lefevre (drums) are still playing and still making albums together. Their latest, Smart, came out in 2010. Record producer Butch Vig – who also worked with Nirvana and Garbage, produced the band’s critically-acclaimed debut album Main Street – which was released in 1985. In 2013, Fun w/Atoms played a Lefty’s reunion show at Phat Headz in Green Bay.

Rev. Norb and the Onions
While Fun w/Atoms played what you could call indie pop rock, another Green Bay band that emerged shortly after took advantage of the growing punk scene. That was Boris the Sprinkler, led by wacky frontman Rev. Norb (Norb Rozek). The irreverent punk rockers were known for wearing outlandish outfits and poking fun at anything and everything. Today when Rev. Norb plays a gig, he gets back-up from Manitowoc band The Onions. Rev. Norb has also written for music mags like Maximum Rock and Roll, and even put together a line-by-line analysis of Boris the Sprinkler’s music in 2013 – The Annotated Boris: Deconstructing the Lyrical Majesty of Boris the Sprinkler.

Jetty Boys
Bandmates Drew Fredrichsen and Eric Mahnke were part of another group called Leg Hounds, which broke up. They found themselves a drummer in Jon “Bunnz” Mickelson and have been performing together since 2007. During that time they’ve played hundreds of shows and released three albums. Their latest is Let ‘Er Rip, which was released last summer. The Jetty Boys have a familiar punk sound that one online music critic described this way when reviewing the band’s sophomore album – Sheboygan: “This album is exactly what Green Day should be doing now, instead of sucking. This is all the catchy alt-pop-punkness that Green Day use to be back when they were great.”

Other great original bands and acts around Milwaukee today include Shaker and the Egg, Boxkar, The Sleepwalkers, Rob Anthony, Christopher Gold, Misleader, Sly Joe and the Smooth Operators, The Redleg Rebellion, Dead Horses, Dead Modern Villains, Red Light Saints, Harvey Brown, Eric Lives Here, The Ditchrunners, Copper Box, Hillary Reynolds Band, and on and on... You get the picture. If you want to find some live original music around Milwaukee, then you're going to be spoiled for choice!

Concert and Theatre Venues in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is a great town for local music. From hot indie acts at the revamped Pabst Theater, to classical favorites performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra at the Marcus Center for Performing Arts, those looking for live music have a full roster of events to choose from on any given night of the week. This list takes a look at some of the larger venues in the Milwaukee area for live music.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater 108 E Wells St Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 224-9490 www.milwaukeerep.com

Milwaukee Theatre 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203 (800) 464-3031 www.milwaukeetheatre.com

African-American Children's Theatre 325 W Walnut St Milwaukee, WI 53212 (414) 461-5771 www.aact.us

Alchemist Theatre 2569 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 426-4169 www.thealchemisttheatre.com

Northern Lights Theater 1721 W. Canal Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 847-7922 www.paysbig.com

Fireside Dinner Theatre 1131 Janesville Avenue Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0007 Region: Outlying Phone: (920) 563-9505 www.firesidetheatre.com

Milwaukee Theatre 500 W. Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 908-6000 www.milwaukeetheatre.com

Avalon Atmospheric Theater & Lounge 2473 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 Region: South/Airport Phone: (414) 539-6678 www.timescinema.com

Bavarian Soccer Club 700 W. Lexington Boulevard Glendale, WI 53217 Region: Northeast Phone: (414) 462-9147 www.bavariansoccerclub.com

Bel Canto Chorus 158 N. Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 481-8801 www.belcanto.org

Cedarburg Cultural Center W62 N546 Washington Avenue Cedarburg, WI 53012 Region: Outlying Phone: (262) 375-3676 www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org

Danceworks, Inc. 1661 N. Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 277-8480 www.danceworksmke.org

David Barnett Gallery 1024 E. State Street at Prospect Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 271-5058 www.davidbarnettgallery.com

Festival City Symphony Pabst Theater 144 E. Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 365-8861 www.festivalcitysymphony.org

First Stage Offices 325 W. Walnut Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 267-2929 www.firststage.org

Florentine Opera Company 930 E. Burleigh Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 291-5700 www.florentineopera.org

In Tandem Theatre, Inc. Tenth Street Theatre 628 N. Tenth Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 Region: Downtown Phone:(414) 271-1371 www.intandemtheatre.org

John Michael Kohler Arts Center 608 New York Avenue P. O. Box 489 Sheboygan, WI 53082 Region: Outlying Phone: (920) 458-6144 Phone: (414) 271-1371 www.jmkac.org

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 273-7121 www.marcuscenter.org

Milwaukee Ballet 504 W. National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53204 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 902-2103 www.milwaukeeballet.org

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Broadway Theatre Center 158 N. Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: 414/291-7800 www.milwaukeechambertheatre.com

Milwaukee Public Theatre 626 E. Kilbourn Avenue Suite 802 Milwaukee, WI 53202-3237 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 347-1685 www.milwaukeepublictheatre.org

John Domanski and the Daydreamers

John Domanski and the Daydreamers (sometimes also styled as " John Domanski and The Daydreamers ") started out as a three-piece band. The band is based out of Muskego, Wisconsin, a suburb in the Milwaukee metro area.

In addition to its alternative rock -influenced original songs, the band also performs a variety of classic covers, ranging anywhere from songs by The Beatles and Tom Petty to Nirvana and Foo Fighters.

John Domanski and the Daydreamers personnel:

John Domanski - guitar and lead vocals
Ben Kluge - second guitar
Aaron S. Robertson - bass, manager
Dan Joerres - drums
Noah Stovich - keyboards and percussion



In May 2015, John Domanski and the Daydreamers released its first album, a five-song EP entitled, Ignite.

Tracks from Ignite:

1) As the Sun Goes Down
2) Whatever
3) Talk to Me Hold Me
4) Bad Timing
5) She Wears No Shoes

Check out one of the band's very first episodes of the Daydreamer's Lounge! In this episode, members discuss living life on your own terms and doing what you truly love.

Dear Entertainment Manager,

We are John Domanski and the Daydreamers, a band based in the Milwaukee area (Muskego, specifically). We are currently booking shows around Wisconsin, and we would love the opportunity to perform at your venue.

Founded earlier this year, we perform original music influenced after the alternative rock genre, and can certainly perform a number of classic covers, as well. Our repertoire includes a diverse variety that is sure to please any crowd, ranging from songs by The Beatles and CCR, to The Monkees, Tom Petty, Nirvana, and Foo Fighters.

With a Facebook following of nearly 2,300 fans, a Twitter following of over 1,000, and significant marketing expertise available to us, we are confident that we can drive a considerable amount of these people to your venue to see a performance by us.

We invite you to get to know us better by visiting our Web site at www.johndomanski.com, and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/johndomanskimusic. You can download and store our contact information and much more to your smart phone with our new electronic business card: www.knome.mobi/The_Daydreamers.

In closing, we thank you for your time and consideration. We would love the opportunity to work with you in the near future.

All the Best,

Aaron S. Robertson, Manager, Bassist
414.418.2278
www.imdb.me/aaronsrobertson
therobertsonholdingsco@yahoo.com

John Domanski and The Daydreamers at The Suburban Bourbon

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Aaron S. Robertson, 414/418-2278, or

therobertsonholdingsco@yahoo.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JOHN DOMANSKI AND THE DAYDREAMERS PERFORMING AT THE SUBURBAN BOURBON ON MAY 18; PART OF PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT LIONS CHARITIES

Muskego, Wisconsin – May 4, 2015 – John Domanski and The Daydreamers, a local band performing 90s alternative rock -influenced original creations along with their take on a number of covers we have all come to know and love, will be performing at The Suburban Bourbon, S76 W17745 Janesville Road, Muskego, on the evening of Monday, May 18, from 7-9pm.

The $10 admission ticket will include free beer from 7-9pm, and part of the evening’s proceeds will support Lions charities. Food will be available from the restaurant’s regular menu. Attendees will also be sent a free song via e-mail.

The band is just coming off of a performance at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL for the theme park’s season opening weekend, and recently completed its first album, Ignite, which will be available for purchase at the May 18 event.

Tickets will be available at the door the evening of the performance, or may be purchased in advance online at www.tickethookups.com/events/19558 .

For additional information on John Domanski and The Daydreamers, as well as upcoming performances and news, please visit www.johndomanski.com . Become a fan of the band’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/johndomanskimusic .

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Gallery Nights Blends Local Art and Music in an Exciting Six Month Lineup

News Release

Contact:
Laura Lawrence
President
Destinati Agency
Phone: 920.650.1835
E-Mail: laural@destinatiagency.com

January 5, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gallery Nights Blends Local Art and Music in an Exciting Six Month Lineup

(Milwaukee, WI)- Prodigal Gastro pub, located in Walker’s Point, is excited to announce the opening night of their Gallery Nights series, which will begin on Friday, January 8 at 8 pm. The Gallery Night series continues throughout the year with a new artist being featured in an opening reception on the second Friday of each month beginning at 8 pm. Admission is free and the artist will be on site to answer questions and to discuss their art work.

The upcoming schedule includes the following artists and musical acts:

January 9
Featuring prominent artist Ari Rosenthal, who will be displaying a number of multi-media pieces, including one of a kind and collaboration pieces. Keanen Kopplin, of The Toys, will be performing an acoustic set of pop, rock, country and indie songs.

February 13
Artist Jason Richard, featuring a series of contemporary paintings that focus on the human portrait in a contemplative and dark format. Musician Jay Matthes, will be performing an acoustic set of cover and original songs.

March 13
Photographer TH Taylor, featuring a stunning display of his photography with a range of subject matter. TH Taylor is a well-known fixture in photography circles, particularly with his model and fashion series. A musical dynamo on the piano and vocals, Kris Crow will be performing a lively set of favorites, and crowd requests.

April 10
Artist Rachel Hughes, is a talented painter who has gained recognition for her bold and unique pieces featuring the female form, graphic design and the day of the dead. New on the Milwaukee scene, folk duo We & I, comprised of Hayden Skaggs and Marco Jaimez, will be performing a set of hauntingly beautiful original songs.

May 8
Artist KAB, will be showcasing a series of abstract realism multi-media paintings that focus on the female form. Her paintings are expressive and fluid in their creativity and blending of emotions. Nate Moralez of Ol’ Style Skratch will be performing an acoustic set featuring a variety of blues, rock and country.

June 12
Artist Elias Vallejo, featuring a variety of mixed-media paintings with subject matter varying from celebrity portrait art to more contemporary work. Marr’Lo Prada Hollowell of Run Carolina, will be performing an acoustic set of country and rock tunes.

Additional information about the show and the venue are available on the website www.prodigal240.com. Free parking is available in the parking lot for Prodigal Gastro pub, which is located at 240 E. Pittsburgh Ave. A full dining and bar menu will be available for patrons to enjoy.

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