Rhythm Cafe MKE | John Sieger | Meet the Artist

Send us Fan MailJoin us for an intimate conversation with John Sieger, a pillar of the Milwaukee/Kenosha music scene, whose storied career includes time in the R&B Cadets and Semi-Twang. In this session, Sieger defines his sound as that of a "Folk Rock guy," drawing equally from the emotional weight of Otis Redding, the compositional brilliance of The Band, and the phrasing of Tina Turner.Sieger discusses the critical role of his brother, Mike Sieger (who joins him on the track "I Found Out"), and how lessons in songwriting, music theory, and even a single classical guitar lesson shaped his self-taught style. He also opens up about his recent health challenge and the existential necessity of continuing to sing and write.This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the resilience of an artist and the surprising influences—from gospel quartets to Tex-Mex—that define truly great American music.Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream