Coffee Break: Milwaukee
by Nilufer Arsala and Jill Riley
November 02, 2026

For the first time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers are World Series Champions! We’re so happy for our next-door neighbors and think the best way to celebrate the team and the city is with music!
Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise historyLet’s work together and create a playlist all about Milwaukee!
So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention Milwaukee OR bands from Milwaukee would you like to hear?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs Played
Violent Femmes- Blister in the Sun
The Both- Milwaukee
Al Jarreau- Agua de Beber
Jerry Lee Lewis- What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me)
The Promise Ring- Is This Thing On?
Kings Go Forth- One Day
John Prine- Milwaukee Here I Come
