In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Jay, who runs the music calendar website mkeshows.com, a community calendar dedicated to showcasing live music events in Milwaukee. Jay talks about becoming involved in the DIY music scene and connecting local artists and audiences through this centralized calendar. We discuss the challenges of show promotions and the innovative use of Gancio, the open-source federated calendar software that powers his site.
Jay tells me about his history in the music scene over the years, including his work with various bands like Milorganaut and his involvement in the now-defunct Borg Ward venue. He also shares insights into his new project, Fall Tragedy, and his upcoming tour in Japan. We mention the importance of grassroots efforts in promoting local music and the potential for mkeshows.com to become a great resource for both artists and fans.
For more information about Jay's projects and to check out the community calendar, visit https://mkeshows.com
Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lorenzosmusic/episodes/Jay-from-MKE-Shows---Bridging-Milwaukees-Music-Scene-with-Gancio-e3gr9mt