Bobby Tanzilo

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he lived until he was 17, Bobby received his BA-Mass Communications from UWM in 1989 and has lived in Walker's Point, Bay View, Enderis Park, South Milwaukee and on the East Side.

He has published three non-fiction books in Italy -- including one about an event in Milwaukee history, which was published in the U.S. in autumn 2010.

With his most recent band, The Yell Leaders, Bobby released four LPs and had a songs featured in an episode of TV's "Party of Five," and films in Japan, South America and the U.S. The Yell Leaders were named the best unsigned band in their region by VH-1 as part of its Rock Across America 1998 Tour. Most recently, the band contributed tracks to a UK vinyl/CD tribute to the Redskins and collaborated on a track with Italian novelist Enrico Remmert.

He's produced three installments of the "OMCD" series of local music compilations for OnMilwaukee.com and in 2007 produced a CD of Italian music and poetry.

Recent Articles

	Arts & Entertainment - May 24, 2013
	Luminescent new MOWA lets Wisconsin artists shine
	Difficult as it is to imagine now that I've seen the place, I was almost a bit worried I might have trouble spotting the new Museum of Wisconsin Art on my first visit recently. Turns out there's no way I could miss Hammel Green & Abrahamson architect Jim Shields' luminescent West Bend building, the pointed prow of which seems to make a statement by aiming itself not southeast toward Milwaukee, but northwest, toward the broader expanse of the state.

	Music - May 23, 2013
	Inspired by Aimee Mann, Ben Smith salutes The Bronze Fonz
	More melodious love for the Bronze Fonz has arrived from afar. Yesterday, West Chester, Pa.-based singer and songwriter Ben Smith wrote to share one of his tunes with us. It's one that pays homage to the Bronze Fonz, says Smith.

	Travel & Visitors Guide - May 23, 2013
	Traveling Slugger show steps up to bat at Miller Park
	If Discovery World's recent "Baseball - Innovations That Changed the Game" exhibit caught your attention, head over to Miller Park as the Brewers tackle the Pirates this weekend, May 24-26. In the stadium's concourse, you'll find a traveling interactive experience created specifically for this series at Miller Park by the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in Louisville, Ky.

	Arts & Entertainment - May 22, 2013
	Krause's pamphlet considers the junction of comedy and politics
	It seems, at the outset, like an unexpected marriage: "The acts of thinking comedically and behaving democratically share enough analogous elements that an extended comparison between the two makes each much clearer." But, Milwaukee writer and musician Adam Krause sat down at the intersection of Comedy and Politics to have a think and the result is "The Revolution Will Be Hilarious," which in a mere 41 pages makes a cogent and, in the end, startlingly simple point.

	Kids & Family - May 21, 2013
	Getting to the bottom of Bay View
	A group of students from MPS' Bay View and Bradley Tech High Schools is working in concert with Discovery World to excavate a lost block of homes in Bay View this weekend.

	Dining - May 21, 2013
	Scouting the Sherbrooke fish fry
	After a big renovation and a quiet relaunch, Shepherd's on North in Wauwatosa has now been officially re-christened "The Sherbrooke," and I stopped in recently on a Friday to scout the fish fry.

	Travel & Visitors Guide - May 20, 2013
	Pabst's enduring pavilion faces extinction
	Thanks to Erik Larson's 2003 bestseller, "The Devil in the White City," yet another generation is fascinated by the 1893 Chicago World's Fair: Columbian Exposition. Despite its enduring - in itself somewhat surprising - popularity, little remains of this by all accounts stunning little temporary city. One survivor serves as the entrance and gift shop to The Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., and it is in increasingly desperate condition.

	Music - May 20, 2013
	The coolest record of the '60s folk revival was made in Milwaukee
	As part of "The Avant Garde Coffee House Project" exhibit currently on view, there's a glass-topped case with some posters and a record. It's a pretty nondescript thing, frankly, with a black and white photo and some not especially artful text. But that little record - "Blues, Rags and Hollers," by folk blues trio Koerner, Ray & Glover - made a big bang when it was released in June 1963. And it was made in Milwaukee.

	Music - May 19, 2013
	Former Color Truth frontman Steinbach finds the road back
	It's been a long time since we've heard from Zach Steinbach. Nearly five years ago Steinbach fronted The Color Truth, a Milwaukee band that seemed poised to take the next step with its big, melodic, poppy rock and roll. The band fizzled out a couple years back, leaving Steinbach a bit lost. But now, he's back. He's got a band, and he's got a new solo record. More, than anything, he says, he's got a new lease on a musical life.

	Milwaukee Buzz - May 16, 2013
	Let's put the "front" back in Front Street
	For a variety of reasons, I've been thinking about Front Street, which now seems so ironically named, fronting as it does onto nothing and serving as the ultimate definition of a Milwaukee "backstreet." In my mind, I see something much different that can be seen on the block today.

Recent Podcasts

	Music - August 9, 2009
	Eric Blowtorch & The Welders with special guest Prince Jazzbo
	In Jamaica, most musicians have a record label or a record shop -- or both. And most Jamaican labels have phone numbers printed on them. So, if you know the industrious Eric Blowtorch, you'll be unsurprised to know that he has dialed a few of those phone numbers. So, don't be surprised that Blowtorch's new single features some big names in Jamaican music.
	Length: 00:01:37

	Food - February 11, 2009
	OnMilwaukee.com Chef Profile: Umami Moto's Dominic Zumpano
	OnMilwaukee.com's Bobby Tanzilo talks to Umami Moto and Charro Head Chef Dominic Zumpano about Milwaukee.
	Length: 00:03:06

	Politics - September 2, 2008
	Mayor Tom Barrett talks about mass transit and Police Chief Flynn
	It's been four years since we sat down with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett for a Milwaukee Talks interview. So, it was high time we asked Tom Barrett, "what's up?"Here, Barrett talks about two-way streets Downtown, mass transit and Police Chief Ed Flynn.
	Length: 00:03:14

	Movies and Television - August 19, 2008
	John McGivern introduces Garry Marshall at the Bronze the Fonz unveiling
	John McGivern introduces Garry Marshall at the Bronze the Fonz unveiling
	Length: 00:04:52

	Music - June 18, 2008
	Marcus Amphitheater: No birds allowed
	If you have occasion to venture into the Marcus Amphitheater when it's empty you might think life is imitating Hitchcock.
	Length: 00:00:34

	Music - January 26, 2008
	Track Lacer's "Havin' That Dust"
	"Havin' That Dust" is the title track on Milwaukee rapper Track Lacer's new CD.
	Length: 00:03:16

	Music - December 15, 2007
	Tray Gee's "Who a Boss"
	Born in Milwaukee, rapper Tray Gee -- aka The Prince of the Mil -- was already rapping in kindergarten. So, it's no surprise that at 16 this precocious talent has morphed into one of the city's best hip-hop talents. Hear a portion of his track, "Who a Boss," from his debut CD, "Youngest in Charge."
	Length: 00:03:51

	Music - November 3, 2007
	Element Everest's "Bombs Away"
	Here's "Bombs Away," by Element Everest, from her new disc, "Life Is A Heist." The track was produced by AK and features J-Todd.
	Length: 00:05:33

	Music - April 3, 2007
	OnMilwaukee.com/WMSE local music podcast: April 3, 2007
	WMSE's Brent Gohde and OnMilwaukee.com's Bobby Tanzilo spin some local music made by bands with gigs in town this week.
	Length: 00:28:58

	Arts and Entertainment - March 27, 2007
	Jonathan Lethem talks about writing and about his work in progress
	Author Jonathan Lethem talks about writing and about his work in progress
	Length: 00:01:23