Though none of its members are yet old enough to order drinks at the clubs where they perform, Repertoire has already secured the plaudits and fan base most bands hope to achieve in a lifetime. Once a regular at The Globe, the unique eight-member group can now be found playing at such Milwaukee hot spots as The Rave, The Bradford Beach Club (BBC), Linneman's Riverwest Inn, and The Annex. Repertoire--the featured band at many Marquette events--is also a favorite in the state's college circuit. Having won both the Madison and the Marquette-MSOE Battle of the Bands, the group was awarded studio time to record its first CD, "Even Sleep," which has just been released in area stores. The diversity of sounds and styles spread over the CD's eleven tracks not only showcases the depth of the band's talent base, but further explains the band's name. While paying homage to diverse 20th Century Masters such as Hendrix, Marley, and Matthews, Repertoire is not afraid to explore diverse musical horizons and push one step beyond. While the musicians work within the general framework of classic rock history, unique time signatures, multi-layered horn parts, and soul-touching harmonies set this band apart. As such, Repertoire is not only hard to categorize, but appealing to diverse audiences. Within the course of one song that is seemingly smooth, a bubbling undercurrent of mounting energy erupts, catapulting us into "another crazy night." Escape from depression is confronted with clapping hands and a flute that seems to be soaring with monarchs. Songs are unpredictable without being incongruent and, as such, create compelling sounds that appeal to a wide variety of musical tastes. Whether you prefer your music smooth or hard-driving, you will be pleased. If meaningful lyrics are important, they are there. Those who relish haunting melodies and stirring harmonies will find much to harvest. Most significantly, the mix is so subtle that you will not realize you've left your most favored genre until after you're hooked. Quite simply, the music of Repertoire defies written explanation. You must hear it to understand. www.repertoire.n3.net