What Made Milwaukee Famous News

A few weeks ago, when I saw What Made Milwaukee Famous at the Main Street Block Party , I wanted to like the band's performance, but I just couldn't ignore that the lead singer was texting during his set.

Although most scour the streets of Red River for Free Week, Austin seems to be exploding with free music all over the town.

Call it a weakness, but there is no resisting a great triple bill. And I, your Austin Music Minute maven Laurie Gallardo , have got another gem for you - three remarkable indie songwriters under one roof.

When Louis XIV picked up steam in 2004, it was on the road alongside The Killers and Von Bondies, and quickly led to a deal with Atlantic Records.

Longtime Austin stalwarts What Made Milwaukee Famous have been quiet lately, taking time to recover from years of touring and recording.