Events
Jack o’ the Dust
Thursday May 2nd
Andrew Doiel and Amy McNally play a tasty mix of originals and eclectic covers. Speaking of covers…there isn’t one for this show!
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Tease Burlesque Show
Friday May 3rd
The last burlesque show was such a blast we’re doing it again!
Details will be rolling out soon.
$10 Cover
09:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Madison Red and the Band That Time Forgot/Dogtown Hollow
Saturday May 4th
Led by flame-haired vocalist (and keyboard player) Megan Levy (aka “Madison Red”), The Band That Time Forgot is a swinging quartet that specializes in playing classic blues and jazz from the 1920s to the 1960s on vintage instruments, and with as much fidelity to the original arrangements as is possible with a 4-piece band.
$10 Cover
09:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Gaines & Wagoner and The New Stellanovas (Jazz Quintet)
Sunday May 5th
Based in Madison, WI, the award-winning husband and wife duo of Mary Gaines (cello, guitar, bass, vocals) and Chris Wagoner (violin, mandolins, lapsteel, ukulele, guitar, accordion, vocals) play an eclectic mix of Americana—original and classic tunes ranging from folk to jazz, bluegrass to blues, honky-tonk and a little singer-songwriter on the side.
No cover.
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
David Landau Kids Show
Monday May 6th
Every Monday
Fun for the whole family!
$5 cover
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Open Mixed Mic
Tuesday May 7th
Every Tuesday
Open Mixed Mic hosted by Glenn. Show off your chops! Sign up is at 6:30.
No Cover
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Bluegrass Jam
Wednesday May 8th
Every Wednesday
Bring your instrument! It’s the Harmony mid-week bluegrass jam.
1pm start
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Annie & the Oakies
Wednesday May 8th
They’re a Madison Bluegrass staple! Get you monthly recommended dose of bluegrass at the Harmony.
No cover
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Lou Shields
Thursday May 9th
Check out Lou Shields for that perfect blend of folk and americana.
No cover
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
The Distractors Present a Sublime Show
Friday May 10th
The Distractors are a 3-piece, Madison-area, based cover band. Tonight, they will be robbin' the hood, and playing a medley of classics from Sublime and similar artists. Guaranteed to help you get your vibe on, and ease into the weekend!
$10 Cover.
09:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Steve Baker and Dirt Sermones/the Belle Weather
Saturday May 11th
A 3-piece indie-folk band "Steev Baker and Dirt Sermons" play mostly acoustic guitar-based alternative rock with drums and cello.
The Belle Weather are the heavy, rhythmic storm of an acoustic guitar, the deep pulse of an upright bass, and the soaring elegance of cello, violin, and voice.
$10 Cover
09:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Blues Dance Madison
Monday May 13th
Monthly on every second Monday
The second Monday of every month join Blues Dance Madison at the Harmony for a dance lesson and social.
Blues Dance Madison is a social dancing organization, dedicated to promotion and enjoyment of the blues dance aesthetic.
07:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Drink and Draw
Tuesday May 14th
Monthly on every second Tuesday
The Mad City Drink and Draw is a time to draw together, connect with others, encourage creativity and most importantly have fun! This event is hosted by Eli's Art Supplies and Know Love In The City. Artists of all levels are welcome. We encourage people to bring their own sketchbooks and supplies but some basic materials will be available. Come out and draw with us!
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Smarter Than You Trivia
Wednesday May 15th
Monthly on every third Wednesday
The critics call Paul G’s Trivia event, “Wildly entertaining” and “A hilarious brain twister”. No, wait, that’s what we’re saying about it!
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Jon Dell
Thursday May 16th
Jon Dell is an American songwriter, guitarist, and music educator. Currently based in Brooklyn, his latest release “I Love You and Wish You The Best” explores weighty topics such as terminal disease, lost love, second chances, and more. Over the last decade, he has performed hundreds of shows coast to coast.
No cover.
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Crusin Round / Frugal Stu & The Coupons
Friday May 17th
Buckle up, tilt that seat back a little and come along for a splendid joy ride with the Wisconsin based folk and blues band Cruisin Round. Don’t worry about the gas, with a line up like this you’re free to drift away; Bo Messer (Guitar/Vocals), Matthew Lesniak (Guitar/Vocals), Chester Wells IV (Stand Up Bass), Tomek Lesniak (Violin), David Lawrence (Drums), and Dylan White (Auxiliary Percussion). These fellas all have incredible backgrounds in music, having performed in several groups they’ve got what it takes to drive you to boogie town.
Frugal Stu & The Coupons are a proto-post-ironic disco-funk-fusion band just messing around in Milwaukee, WI.
$10 Cover.
09:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Dirk Quinn Band (Sponsored by Bluestem Jazz)
Saturday May 18th
Dirk Quinn is the guitarist for a high energy funk/jazz band based out of Philadelphia that travels extensively throughout the US and Canada. Utilizing over a decade of steady performing, Quinn has developed a unique and progressive style - one that appeals to a wide variety of music listeners with fans ranging from the jam band hippies to the jazz snobs.
$15 Cover.
09:00 PM - 11:00 PM
O'Darby & Friends
Sunday May 19th
Irish pub music! Songs old & new of light, warmth and laughter. Feed your inner-Druid! $10 Cover.
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Cork N Bottle String Band
Wednesday May 22nd
Come for the Walnut Burger and Hot Chips, stay for the free Bluegrass Music. If the music sucks you can just go into the other room and eat in peace. If the music does not suck, then you have found a new favorite band.
No cover.
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
David G Smith
Thursday May 23rd
Internationally acclaimed Artist-Songwriter David G Smith is an acoustic roots solo performer with a lyric-intensive style featuring guitars, resonator, music and a voice that range from dirt-funk to intimate. His music is a blend of Folk, Americana, Country & Blues. No cover.
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Cajun Strangers
Saturday May 25th
Dance the night away with your favorite Cajun musical group.
Ca c’est bon!08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Bigtooth
Tuesday May 28th
Bluegrass at it’s finest.
The fourth Tuesday of every month.
No cover
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Project: Constellation
Thursday May 30th
An acoustic-folk-rock-punk-pop (and more) duo from Grand Forks ND. Their songs are influenced anywhere from old Irish folk music to modern day punk.
No cover.07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Smarter Than You Trivia
Wednesday June 5th
Monthly on every first Wednesday
Paul’s your guy for the smartest trivia in town!
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
The Toole
Thursday June 6th
Built from the wreckage of several other bands, The Tooles have created their own fiery brand of Irish pub music. Combining traditional tunes with powerful originals and a few favorite pub songs, Amy, Peter, and Kurt bring together influences from Dublin to Nashville, with a bit of Midwestern grit thrown in. The Tooles are a three-piece band based out of Madison, Wisconsin. Amy on fiddle. Peter on bass. Kurt thumping on bodhran and guitar—but not at the same time. Everybody sings. Loudly.
No cover.
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Annie & The Oakies
Wednesday June 12th
They’re a Madison Bluegrass staple! Get your monthly recommended dose of bluegrass at the Harmony.
No cover.
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Paul Lawrence
Thursday June 13th
Born and raised in southern Wisconsin, adopted by Minnesota and Iowa, Paul has performed his original folk-country-blues on stages from Minneapolis to Taipei. Back in the USA after twelve years in Taiwan, Paul is excited to share his new songs with English-speaking audiences. Paul's music ranges from folksy ballads to bluesy boot-stompers, all while consistently delivering exceptional vocals and finely crafted lyrics.
No cover.
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
O'Darby & Friends
Sunday June 16th
Irish pub music! Songs old & new of light, warmth and laughter. Feed your inner-Druid! $10 Cover.
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Mike’s M.U.D. Music
Thursday June 20th
Mike Cahill is back at the Harmony! And, an evening with MUD Music is a walk down Americana's memory lane.
No cover
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Jules and the Jems/Connor Lyle and the Mother Guys
Friday June 21st
Groove to the soulful folk sound of Jules and the Jems.
$10 Cover
09:00 PM - 11:59 PM
The Dry River Goats
Thursday June 27th
The Dry River Goats are a country, folk, americana collaboration playing original music.
No Cover