Events

It's a double-dose of Midwest Americana! Dogtown Hollow weaves stories of people-in-place with themes of travel and movement, mixing vocal harmonies with a roots-rock four-piece sound. Two Trick Pony is a "modern vintage" trio sharing the songs of Madison stalwart musician Dan Kennedy; it's radio-ready country with a side of Laurel Canyon by way of Texas. Both bands will be sure to scratch your itch for good songwriting and solid musicianship. Do not miss the "Dog & Pony" show! 

O'Darby & Friends

$10 suggested donation.

Every Monday

Fun for the whole family!

$5 cover

Bluegrass on the 4th Tuesday of every month?

Yes please!

No cover

Every Tuesday

Open Mixed Mic hosted by Glenn.  Show off your chops!  Sign up is at 6:30.

No Cover

Every Wednesday

Bring your instrument! It’s the Harmony mid-week bluegrass jam.

Bluegrass at its finest!

No Cover

Peter Henry Fisk, b. 1985, is an American singer and instrumentalist. A performer since age 9, Pete has been recognized for his skills on guitar in several styles, including early music, folk, jazz, and blues. Since settling in as a singer, he has toured internationally - notable performances during the SXSW 2021 Festival in Austin, TX before Dave Chapelle, opening act for Scott Stapp, the voice of Creed, in 2022 and Gary Allen in 2023 - with his one-man band arrangements of classics and original music. No cover.

It’s Randy’s birthday and he loves to celebrate it drumming with his band, the German Art Students!

$10 cover

Get up and get dancing with Madison’s premier Cajun music group.

Invisible Cartoons blends catchy melodies, intoxicating voices, bounce-inducing beats, dynamic guitar/bass rhythms, spine-tingling keytar riffs, and dramatic wordplay about love, friendship, and fun. Based in Chicagoland, the group has been touring and performing their original music throughout the Midwest since 2012.  

 The Civil Engineers are a rock and soul band based in Madison, WI. Drawing from a broad spectrum of influences ranging from Tower of Power to Vulfpeck, TCE delivers lively original dance music that attracts live music fans of all genres. Molly Fish’s soaring vocals are underscored by one of Madison’s funkiest rhythm sections and hard-hitting horns to produce their signature groove. Their second EP, #, won the Madison Area Music Award for Best Pop/R&B Album in 2018, and their third EP Heads on Birds won the Madison Area Music Award for Best Pop Album in 2022. They are currently performing throughout the midwest.

$10 Cover

Neil Young Tribute band based in Madison, WI - covering solo works, Crazy Horse, CSNY, and other collaborations. Formed in 2005 as a loose collaboration, they cemented the now six person line-up in 2007 and have been going strong ever since.

$10 Cover

Monthly on every first Wednesday

Paul’s your guy for the smartest trivia in town!

Andrew Doiel and Amy McNally play a tasty mix of originals and eclectic covers. Speaking of covers…there isn’t one for this show!

The last burlesque show was such a blast we’re doing it again!

Details will be rolling out soon.

$10 Cover

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

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.

They’re a Madison Bluegrass staple!  Get you monthly recommended dose of bluegrass at the Harmony.

No cover

Check out Lou Shields for that perfect blend of folk and americana. 

No cover

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

 Irish pub music! Songs old & new of light, warmth and laughter. Feed your inner-Druid! $10 Cover.

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.

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.

Dance the night away with your favorite Cajun musical group.

Bluegrass at it’s finest.

The fourth Tuesday of every month.

No cover

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.

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.

They’re a Madison Bluegrass staple!  Get your monthly recommended dose of bluegrass at the Harmony.

No cover.

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.

Irish pub music! Songs old & new of light, warmth and laughter. Feed your inner-Druid! $10 Cover.