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Blaine Schultz

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Staff Writer and Circulation Coordinator at Shepherd Express

Canadian rap artist | 50+ projects Smooth flow. Harsh realities. Real stories. Spotify & IG: OpenMind / @opm_raps

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  • This Week in MKE Music: June 26-July 2, 2025

    1 day ago | shepherdexpress.com | Blaine Schultz

    Summerfest chapter two, Reitman, Stanley Clarke, Tommy Stinson,  Alex Wilson Family Band, Juanita & Juan—AKA Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers and more—This Week in Milwaukee Music! Reitman @ WUWM (Chase Tower, 111 E. Wisconsin Ave.), 5-8 p.m. Last October, we chatted with the legendary Milwaukee DJ for our Sonic Rendezvous podcast.

  • Rick Springfield and George Thorogood Turn Back the Clock at Summerfest

    4 days ago | shepherdexpress.com | Blaine Schultz

    Dressed in a sleeveless black shirt, black jeans and high tops, Rick Springfield looks like the prototype rock and roller who never ages. For his show Friday night at the Uline Stage, the 75-year-old attracted an overflow crowd for his “I Want My 80s Tour.” As the Dorian Gray of rock, you have to guess there is a painting of the real Springfield gathering cobwebs in some Australian attic.

  • Bryan Cherry Band at Miller Lite Jazz Oasis Stage

    1 week ago | shepherdexpress.com | Blaine Schultz

    Summerfest lived up to its name as Bryan Cherry and his band kicked off opening day 2025 with a 1 p.m. performance at the Miller Lite Oasis Stage under clear skies. Cherry’s soul-blues is built on the songwriter’s eye for lyrical detail. Throughout the set hints of balladry met low-burn mid-tempo grooves topped with rock numbers that found Cherry testifying intensely.

  • This Week in MKE Music: June 19-25, 2025

    1 week ago | shepherdexpress.com | Blaine Schultz

    Summerfest, Juneteenth Day, Make Music Day, Jeremiah Sammartano, The Swongos and more—This Week in Milwaukee Music! Summerfest @ Henry Maier Festival Park – through Saturday The Big Gig kicks off the first of three Thursday-Saturday weekends filled with live music. Shepherd Express previewed many of the acts. Check back for concert reviews as the Fest unfolds.

  • ROCKONSIN State Finals Competition at Summerfest July 26-27

    1 week ago | shepherdexpress.com | Blaine Schultz

    Ten high school bands from across Wisconsin will compete in the 21st season of ROCKONSIN for prizes including music gear, Summerfest headline slots and studio time at Madison’s Blast House Studios. The ROCKONSIN competition will host five bands each day on July 26 and 27; each group will play a 20-minute showcase set. The winner and runner up bands will get a second slot, performing a 45-minute set on July 3.

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The Real OpenMind @opm_raps
6 Jun 25

Note to self #102 You DO have time.. You're just spending too much of it on stuff that isn't productive towards your passion. 💯

The Real OpenMind
The Real OpenMind @opm_raps
6 Jun 25

Still off work for another week… So if anybody’s got space for a feature—send it my way. I’m lookin for WORK 👀🎶 Let’s build somethin while the fire’s hot. #OpenMind #FeatureSeason #CollabCall

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3 Jun 25

Note to self #101 Even old music is new to someone. Promote. Your. Backlog.