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Coffee Break: Milwaukee

by Nilufer Arsala and Jill Riley

November 02, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras holds the MVP trophy after winning baseball's World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras holds the MVP trophy after winning baseball's World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Morry Gash | AP Photo

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!

From MPR News: Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

Let’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