Wooldridge Brothers at the Town Bank and Radio Milwaukee stage.
Push the bottles and the papers to one side...
Scott Wooldridge is a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter. He's also a member of the Wooldridge Brothers, a Milwaukee-based band that recently released its seventh album, "Starts at Dusk." Feel free to wander around this site to find out more details, listen to music, and see photos.
It's going to be a busy spring for the Scott Wooldridge Trio and the Wooldridge Brothers. Check the "shows" sections for upcoming gigs--and stay tuned for more, including a CD launch for "Starts at Dusk" in Minneapolis on... you heard it here first... June 15!
New poster for the Minneapolis show, 6-15-18!
Previous events
Opened for Thunderheads at Studio 2
Scott Wooldridge at Acadia songwriter night
More details to come!
Wooldridge Brothers CD launch party
Minneapolis Eagles FOE #34 , 2507 E. 25th St. , Minneapolis, MN 55406
WBs unleash their new album on the Twin Cities! Amazing tunes! Astounding opening acts (White Sweater and Lolo's Ghost)! Special guest appearances! Free parking!
The Trio returns to the best Pizza place west of the Mississippi for a special Tuesday Night show!
XTC All Star Tribute: Senses Working Overtime 6
One of my favorite shows of the year in the Twin Cities, this annual tribute to XTC is always amazing. I am honored to be part of it again this year. Stay tuned for more details!
Our first show at the Urban Growler! Some previews of the upcoming CD release show in June are likely at this show--hope to see you there!
Tonight we Hoot! Details TBA
2nd Annual Nick Lowe Night and Pub Rock Pandemonium!
Driftwood Char Bar, 4415 NICOLLET AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55419
A night to celebrate the legendary Nick Lowe (his birthday is the next day!) and the English Pub Rock movement... Songs from a variety of artists such as Graham Parker, Dave Edmunds, Rockpile, etc.
Three great acts at the new live music venue in Uptown!
Seven songwriters get 77 hours to write a song based on a theme suggested by the Warming House staff. A panel of judges picks the best song. I was fortunate to be selected as one of the songwriters. Looking forward to the challenge!
More at: https://www.thewarminghouse.net/event/1647233-77-song-contest-minneapolis/
MKE Music presents a Tribute to Tom Petty
Turner Hall, 1040 North 4th St., , Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203
Pablove charity show--Milwaukee artists in a Tribute to Tom Petty. WBs will play three songs.
The Trio is happy to return to Carbone's, our favorite neighborhood pizzaria. See you there!
The Hartfords, The Scott Wooldridge Trio, Joe Fahey
Three deliciously acoustical concoctions, with earthy tones and just a hint of danger. Come by the legendary Viking Bar on Tuesday night!
For "Starts at Dusk":
"The raucous side of roots is displayed in the newest studio effort from Milwaukee’s Wooldridge Brothers. Starts at Dusk (Anodyne) features riffs reminiscent of The Hold Steady, and Scott Wooldridge’s lyrics in tracks like “Zero Information” are minor-key masterpieces." --Loring Wirbel, Colorado Springs Independent.
“One can think that they’ve heard every band that’s worthy of praise and then suddenly, unexpectedly, along comes an outfit so remarkable, it’s hard to believe they’ve been below the radar and out of sight. …Starts At Dusk, [features] music so obviously infectious, so singularly spectacular that it simply rings with recognition almost immediately.”—Lee Zimmerman, GoldMine.com
“From Squeeze and XTC-influenced shimmering pop rock to darker, more melancholic ruminations of middle age, longing, and regret, intelligent and thoughtful artistry comes through in every track. Highly recommended.”—Dan Israel, Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter
"Absolutely outstanding..."
Brian Miller, Empire of the Senseless.
"Beautiful examples of pop songcraft, with a little bluesiness (in the best way possible) thrown in – gritty guitars, harmonies, Fender Rhodes..." Nicholas Pipitone, Commonstate.
“'Starts At Dusk' feels like a warm summer night from a time gone by; timeless songs played with heart that feel instantly memorable.” Ken Sumka, 88Nine, Milwaukee
“’Waiting it Out’ is Fleetwood Mac meets Pink Floyd. The entire album represents a whole new level of songwriting and production excellence for the Wooldridge Brothers.” Mike Endrizzi, FS Camels, That's What You Get (Minneapolis)
"'Starts At Dusk' is the Wooldridge Brothers, fully realized. This album takes chances, and rolls snake eyes every time. I could not listen just once, and it's refreshing to say that it took me on a journey … excellent." Liv Mueller, songstress, Chanteuse (Milwaukee)
For "Scott Wooldridge."
"Clear, compelling, heartfelt roots songs with an alt-country bent."
Andrea Swensson, Local Current Blog
"A folky set with philosophical anthems, sweet love songs, and spirited steel guitar work."
Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune.
"Song after song is a polished pop gem."
Paddy Fineran, Kenosha News.
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