Events

With heartfelt vocals and a soulful indie pop sound, Becca Murray captures what it feels like to be finding your way. Blending rich grooves with reflective lyrics, her music explores connection, self-discovery, and staying true through life’s ups and downs. Her debut EP Skating By traces the space between ambition and uncertainty.

6:30 start time. No cover

Join Madison's original eastside klezmer outfit Yid Vicious for an evening of revelry celebrating 30 years of music-making and shenanigans. The band will be joined by special guests and alumni dating back to the band's Groundhog Day1996 polar vortex debut. 

9pm start. $10 cover. 21+

It’s our monthly offering of Annie & the Oakies.  Get ready for a most pleasing mix of folk, Americana and bluegrass.

No cover. Show starts at 6:30

The Third in our monthly songwriter showcase! The list of participants: JT Spartz, Dana Perry, Jeff Burkhart.

Start time 6:30. No cover

O’Darby Irish Pub Band serve up  their unique blend of harmonies with aplomb!

Start time 5:00pm. $10 Suggested donation.

Madison's hardest working Bluegrass band, Soggy Prairie, is proud to host the Madison Bluegrass Roundabout, a monthly series highlighting Southern Wisconsin's Bluegrass scene. The series will feature new and upcoming bands, as well as well established groups. Each month will feature a set from Soggy Prairie followed by a set from a guest band.  This month’s guest band is The MillBillies!

Start time 6:30. No cover.

Robert J. has been a mainstay in the Wisconsin music scene ever since releasing his first record Boys Town in 1986. Since then, he has released a total of 10 CDs. In 2003, he was named Wisconsin Male Vocalist of the year and has garnered over a dozen MAMA and WAMI Awards to date. Among other achievements, his song, "A Million Miles Away" won top honors in Billboard Song Contest, and in 2015 the Madison Area Music Association awarded Robert with the Lifetime Legacy Award for songwriting. He has had success with his bands, Boys Town, The Moon Gypsies, and The Rowdy Prairie Dogs and many remember him from his time hosting The Sunday Jams at Schenk's Corner (518 consecutive Sundays). Over the years Robert J. has shared the stage with many well known artists including The Beach Boys, Taj Mahal, The Subdudes, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Delbert McClinton, LeAnn Rimes, John Eddie, Paul Thorn and many more. Recently, Robert released his patriotic protest song and video, America (Oh Say Can You See). The Isthmus wrote that it "is a song that not only sounds American, but one that does its best to illustrate what truly is American -- a spirit of patriotic dissent". 

Start time 6:30. No cover

The Madison Music Foundry is showcasing three of their in-house bands: The Sandblasters,  The Drillers  (classic/alternative) and The Blue Dye ( funk/soul horn band).

Start time Noon. $5 suggested donation. All-ages show

The Cajun Strangers are an award-winning band from Madison, Wisconsin, that plays traditional Cajun dance music, as you would hear down in Southwest Louisiana and East Texas. A Madison institution, they’ve been playing dances, festivals, events, and backyards for nearly 20 years.  

4pm start time. $10 suggested donation.

After years of sharing festival bills and bumping elbows at open jams, Starr Moss, Trent Cuthbert, Michael Falk, Claire Kannapell and Paul Kienitz have convened to make their own brand of bluegrass-inspired music. Bigtooth, the culmination of this shared history, keeps one hand on the book of bluegrass standards and the other on the songwriting pen. Count on a distinctive repertoire that intertwines traditional material and original compositions, delivered with precision, finesse, and style.

No cover. 6:30pm start.

Michigan-based singer-songwriter and upright bassist Jon Letts blends jazz, orchestral, and contemporary influences into his original music. Born in the Upper Peninsula and recently active in Detroit, he studied with legendary UW–Madison bass professor Richard Davis, bringing virtuosity and soulful depth to every performance. Jon has performed across the Midwest and Canada, captivating audiences with his voice, bass, and dynamic live shows.

6:30 Start time. No cover

2023 Madison Area Music Awards winners the BirdDogBlues band carry on Madison's Blues tradition. Featured performer Mel Ford got started touring with the Muddy Waters band during the 70s before landing in Madison and teaming up with the legendary Paul Black, then striking out with his own band, Mel Ford & the Fairlanes, then joining up with "Westside" Andy Linderman in a powerhouse ensemble that ruled regional stages for nearly two decades. Singer and harmonica-man Ken "Birddog" Olufs was a longtime sideman with pianist Barrelhouse Chuck and an original member of The Jimmys. He enlisted Mel and two former Fairlanes, bassist/singer Tom McCarty (also formerly of The Midwesterners), and Steve Daugherty, longtime first-call drummer for many regional blues acts. With three different and dynamic vocalists, BirdDogBlues brings their audiences a rare variety of repertoire and style.

$10 cover. 21+. Start time 9pm.

Gaines and Wagoner started The Moon Gypsies with award-winning singer-songwriter, Robert J. Conaway, in 1998, releasing two albums of original material, “The Moon Gypsies” and “Slip”.  We still perform a few times a year as a trio or larger band at clubs and festivals.

4pm start. $15 suggested donation

The Harmony Drink N Draw is a time to draw together, connect with others, encourage creativity and most importantly have fun! Artists of all levels are welcome. We encourage people to bring their own sketchbooks and supplies but some basic materials will be available. Hosted by Know Love In The City. Come draw with us!

Join us on the first Tuesday of the month. Start time 6pm

​Singer-songwriter Dave Tamkin has carved out a distinctive niche in the acoustic music scene with his energetic performances and heartfelt songwriting. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Tamkin's musical journey has taken him through Boulder, Colorado, and he now resides in Madison, Wisconsin. His unique style blends rhythmic acoustic guitar work with personal, honest lyrics, creating a sound that resonates with audiences nationwide. ​

Nick Venturella is a performing folk/pop/rock singer/songwriter and indie/pop instrumentalist and singer/songwriter for sync music opportunities. His songs reflect life's ups and downs underscored by a spirit of hope.

6:30pm start. No cover

Los Canyonero are Dan O'Brien and Nick Brown on vocals/guitar/bass, Andrew Harrison on vocals/lead guitar, Matt Nafranowicz on pedal steel and keyboards, and Ben Wolf on drums. These guys have been holding it down for years in Madison bands including Brown Derby, The North Country Drifters, Pupy Costello & the New Hiram Kings, and more.

Start time 6:30. No cover

It’s our monthly offering of Annie & the Oakies.  Get ready for a most pleasing mix of folk, Americana and bluegrass.

No cover. Show starts at 6:30

The Third in our monthly songwriter showcase! The list of participants TBA

Start time 6:30. No cover

It started as a jam session in 1995 in a now burnt-out St. Paul hole-in-the-wall bar.  Over 30 years later, the Urban Hillbilly Quartet is an award-winning Twin Cities-based ensemble that delivers an eclectic mix of musical styles, blending guitars, fiddle, accordion, bass and drums.  On stage, the UHQ performs mainly original material—most of which can be found on their ten albums.  

UHQ has been compared to R.E.M., The Jayhawks, Uncle Tupelo, The Grateful Dead, and The Waterboys.

Ticklepenny Corner open.

$10 Cover. 21+. Show starts at 9pm

Back by popular demand, the Currach Irish Trio brings the rich traditions of Irish music to life, celebrating the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with lively performances. With a blend of traditional and contemporary styles, the band captivates audiences with their energetic rhythms and heartfelt melodies.

We’ll have our delicious corned beef and cabbage available.

Will the pipers be there again? Yes!

Will the UW Irish dancers be there? You Betcha!

$15 cover. Start time 8pm

Our weekend celebration of all things kelly green continues with Madison’s own O’Darby! They’ll be serving up their unique blend of harmonies while you are invited to feast on corned beef &  cabbage and a pint of Guinness.

$10 suggested donation. 5pm start time.

Join Soggy Prairie as they host this special St. Patrick’s Day edition of the Madison Bluegrass Roundabout. This monthly series goes kelly green as it highlights Southern Wisconsin's Bluegrass scene.  This month’s guest band is Lilies of the Midwest! Grab a Guinness and some corned beef & cabbage because Irish eyes are smiling!

No cover. 6:30 start time.

Travel back in time with Emmy Award winning songwriter Jack Norton for a concert of vaudeville blues, old-time country, and vintage Americana folk music. Oddball ukulele legend Tiny Tim hailed Norton as “the greatest entertainer I have ever seen!” The Minneapolis Star Tribune called Jack “one of the most entertaining acoustic musicians in the Midwest.” His performances are an authentic throwback to a simpler time and bygone era.

No Cover. 6:30 start time

The 2026 Fundraiser for Southern Wisconsin Bluegrass Music Association, Inc. will be quite a party featuring several of the best bluegrass bands around. Check back for details.

Donations appreciated. Start time 1pm

The Cajun Strangers are an award-winning band from Madison, Wisconsin, that plays traditional Cajun dance music, as you would hear down in Southwest Louisiana and East Texas. A Madison institution, they’ve been playing dances, festivals, events, and backyards for nearly 20 years. 

$10 suggested donation. 4pm start time.

It’s SPRING BREAK and David has added an early show to his regular Monday mayhem at the Harmony.

$5 cover. Show starts at 3pm.

After years of sharing festival bills and bumping elbows at open jams, Starr Moss, Trent Cuthbert, Michael Falk, Claire Kannapell and Paul Kienitz have convened to make their own brand of bluegrass-inspired music. Bigtooth, the culmination of this shared history, keeps one hand on the book of bluegrass standards and the other on the songwriting pen. Count on a distinctive repertoire that intertwines traditional material and original compositions, delivered with precision, finesse, and style.

No cover. 6:30pm start.

This 6-piece Bluegrass band showcases talented instrumentalists and amazing 3-part harmonies. And, they’re really nice fellas!

No cover. 6:30pm start time.

Dark, bluesy, jazzy, pop-rock originals and a mix of irresistible covers delivered with a sprinkle of nerdy dry humor and a touch of awkward charismatic charm. 

No cover. 6:30 start time.

Emerald Grove is a Madison-based band known for its energetic "Switchblade Folk" style, blending traditional bluegrass, Americana, and folk with modern rock influences. The four-piece features banjo, guitar, violin, and mandolin for lively shows with both original songs and covers, reminiscent The Band or Trampled By Turtles.

No cover. 4pm start time.

The Grazers come together as bluegrass devotees to interpret the songs, also drawing influence from folk, country and other derivatives of American roots music.

No cover. Start time 6:30.

Gaines & Wagoner continue their monthly residency at the Harmony. Every month they invite a special guest to join them. This months guest is TBD.

$15 suggested donation. 4pm start time.

It’s our monthly offering of Annie & the Oakies.  Get ready for a most pleasing mix of folk, Americana and bluegrass.

No cover. Show starts at 6:30