Local outfit What Made Milwaukee Famous have already had a seasoned career since forming in 2002 in the state capital. They captured the city's attention early on with a number of captivating live shows, charming audiences with their catchy pop songs. Their debut full-length Trying to Never Catch Up initially dropped in 2004 and was greeted by Austinites as gem of a record with the act touching on a number of genres and garnishing their melodies with appropriate instrumentation and impeccable production to conjure up a wide variety of delightful ditties -- many gratifying immediately, others already timeless. The record was re-released by Barsuk Records in 2006; the label is also home to the band’s sophomore album What Doesn’t Kill Us released earlier this year. Keeping with the times, What Made Milwaukee Famous launched a YouTube channel called WMMF TV this March where fans can enjoy the band's videos as well as live clips from their concerts.

Check out our recent interview with singer / guitarist Michael Kingcaid here and follow the jump for a chance to win a pair of tickets to What Made Milwaukee Famous show at Antone’s this Saturday.

The bill includes The Whigs who were recently in town for some marquee SXSW gigs such as their official showcase at the Austin Music Hall where they opened for My Morning Jacket and Yo La Tengo, as well as their slot on the Spin magazine day show bill at Stubb’s along with the likes of X, Vampire Weekend, and The Raveonettes. The Atlanta act returns to Austin on Saturday to nourish those who may have missed their gritty pop and laudable riffs (as heard on 2008’s Mission Control) in March. The Dead Trees and Dead Black Hearts open.

[What Made Milwaukee Famous MySpace]
[The Whigs MySpace]
[The Dead Trees MySpace]
[Dead Black Hearts MySpace]