The Backline music accelerator program provides coaching, mentoring, industry networking, and grants to Milwaukee-area musicians and bands. Klassik, REYNA, and Kaylee Crossfire, the first class of Backline 2019, gave us their favorite local hangouts and must-see spots for Milwaukee visitors.
- Selected by Kaylee Crossfire. America's Black Holocaust Museum is dedicated to building public awareness of the harmful legacy of slavery in America. (Opening summer 2019)401 W. North AvenueLEARN MORE
Milwaukee, WI • 53212 (414) 374-5353 - “Award-winning restaurant, cute spot to go on a date, great food good vibes.” -Kaylee Crossfire
This cozy bistro serves up classic comfort foods with an upscale spin.3001 S Kinnickinnic AveLEARN MORE
Milwaukee, WI • 53207 (414) 210-3665 - "This place is my oasis! I go here whenever I need some "me" time. They have all kinds of art projects you can imagine and the cocktails are delicious." -REYNA4511 S 6th StLEARN MORE
Milwaukee, WI • 53221 (414) 419-0000 - "In the summer it is obviously the go-to relaxation and play spot because after 9 months (give-or-take) of winter, sprinter, and a spotty spring, everyone is bursting to get outside and enjoy the water and beach. However, early fall afternoons along Lincoln Memorial Drive are another "peace and quiet" definition for me, where I can take in the beauty of our city and be put at ease by the waves." -KlassikLEARN MORE
- "Noticing a theme? My favorite spots involve nature, water, and art haha. LSG is a hidden gem in our city; a non-profit outdoor sculpture museum that does amazing community and youth-education work. The grounds themselves inspire peace and tranquility. Also, as far as a day job goes for an essentially full-time musician, I couldn't think of a better, more accommodating and supportive group of coworkers ;)" -Klassik2145 W. Brown Deer RoadLEARN MORE
Milwaukee, WI • 53217 (414) 446-8794 - "Mazorca has the best tacos in town! I love going there and talking Spanish to the staff, reminds me of being a kid and visiting family in Mexico. I just love the amazing tacos of course but also the feeling of familiarity." -REYNA209 S 1st St,LEARN MORE
Milwaukee, WI • 53204 (414) 810-6603 - "My quiet place (and quiet is an extremely important necessity for me), I have always been most inspired by visual art, even as a kid. Part of that was my early exposure to MAM, and I typically keep a membership just to be able to bask in the beauty of not only the amazing collections of art, but the Calatrava masterpiece itself." -Klassik700 N. Art Museum DriveLEARN MORE
Milwaukee, WI • 53202 (414) 224-3200 - "I love this place because it feels like you walk into the past and I love how they have kept all its charm. It's just such a romantic place for a date." -REYNA2230 N Farwell AveLEARN MORE
Milwaukee, WI • 53202 (414) 276-5140 - "We are obsessed with this store! We were there for the grand opening a while ago and we were hooked with the taste of the owners and the kinds of styles and clothing they are bringing in from thrift shops all over the country." -REYNA3001 S Kinnickinnic Ave # ALEARN MORE
Milwaukee, WI • 53207 (414) 465-8197 - "Perfect place to go with your girls to catch up! -Kaylee Crossfire
Grab a meal or drinks at this comfortable yet classy lounge in Milwaukee's Uptown neighborhood.5526 W North AveLEARN MORE
Milwaukee, WI • 53208 (414) 323-4321 - "Collective of many businesses all in one great location. Get healthy great tasting food, paint and sip, and shop all in one spot." -Kaylee Crossfire
"To have this complex literally and figuratively rise from the ashes of the events of a few summers is a testament to the resilience of the neighborhood, and the people of Milwaukee overall. I love seeing all of the beautiful black businesses under one roof. Living near by in Washington Heights, Sherman Phoenix is my one-stop shop: Get a haircut, grab some coffee from Shindig, and of course a Funky Fresh spring roll." -Klassik3536 W Fond Du Lac AveLEARN MORE
Milwaukee, WI • 53216 (262) 228-6021 - "Great drink specials, games, and fun music." -Kaylee Crossfire
Cheer on your team or just hang out with friends at this popular local sports bar.2213 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DriveLEARN MORE
Milwaukee, WI • 53212 (414) 639-2241 - "I love the friendly staff, I love the diversity of everyone coming in and out. This restaurant is inclusive and it brings people together over delicious food." -REYNA1848 W Fond Du Lac AveLEARN MORE
Milwaukee, WI • 53205 (414) 885-1919 - "Many people do not know that the same person that designed the famed Central Park in New York also designed three parks in our own great city, dubbed the "grand necklace of parks": Riverside, Lake, and my favorite, Washington Park. As a new resident of the Washington Heights area but frequent visitor, I love that the park is pretty much in the center of our own city, much like Central Park in New York. The neighborhoods and different communities that it connects are beautiful in and of themselves, but having such a beautifully crafted green space with the bandshell and the lagoon and pool and the urban ecology center smack dab in the middle of it all highlights the interconnectedness of us all." -Klassik1859 N. 40th StreetLEARN MORE
Milwaukee, WI • 53208 (414) 257-PARK (7275)
BACKLINE
2019 ARTISTSKayleeKaylee Crossfire is a singer/songwriter/rapper. The multi-talented diva has toured throughout the U.S. promoting her music independently and has created an amazing buzz that continues to grow. Kaylee has appeared in commercials, tv series such as Chicago PD, and opened for artists like Tink and Snow Tha Product. Kaylee also created the annual Female Takeover Showcase in Milwaukee, an event that shines a light on the many talented female artists and business owners in her community.
Klassik
Klassik wears many hats: rapper, soul man, producer, multi-instrumentalist, collaborator, mentor, keeper of the American songbook. As Klassik prepares his latest full-length effort, he is now poised to make his musical mark on a much larger stage, having grown and matured through trauma and challenges to a point of introspection and understanding that is as transparent as it is emotive and special. A true class act, Klassik works to stir the souls of listeners into action with empathy, passion, and purpose through his own self-reflective sonic art.
REYNA
Milwaukee-by-way-of-Texas sister-duo REYNA (Victoriah and Hannah Gabriela Banuelos) first appeared in 2016 with their glorious debut single ‘Spill Your Colors’ and which attracted over 20K streams on the first day. It was clear to see REYNA were onto something much bigger. No strangers to the music scene, the sisters previously found success with their former project, Vic & Gab. In 2011, their track “So Long So Tired” found its way to music supervisors at MTV and was used on their hit US series ‘Skins.
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