Events

Mondays every week

David entertains the kids for one magical hour every Monday!

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Every Tuesday

Come see Madison’s underground talent bubble up every Tuesday! 

List at 7pm. Show starts at 7:30.

How about a movie and some beer? Yes sir!

Come out and watch A Fish Called Wanda.

I wonder, I wander, I wanda…WANDA!

Annie and the Oakies are back! Drawing from Americana, bluegrass, and old time influences, Annie & the Oakies are the peerless wing-shots of the Madison, WI.

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Pocket Change, a Milwaukee based band brings the funk to Madison. Maestranza plays a mix of covers and originals in a modern jazz style.

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Bob Manor (of the Getaway Drivers) has reformed his rock outfit in the form of After August.  Beth Kille opens. 

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It’s a rock ‘n roll matinee! 

 HOOT and Hollers is Bob Hoot and Geri Hamilton. Sets include Hoot’s original songs and select covers. The vibe is primarily Alt. Country/Americana with arrangements in semi-acoustic and electric arrangements suited for two-to-four players.

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Influenced by everything from folk-rock to hip-hop, Noah has recorded and released several albums which blend the singer-songwriter, acoustic, rock, urban, and electronic styles into a singular Acoustic-Tronic genre.

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Sprouting out of the dawn in Madison Wisconsin, Baghdad SCUBA Review (BSR) is a first-rate model of what the band is attempting to introduce to its listeners: full scale, well disciplined progressive rock. 

Riding in on a majestic steed with a psychedelic sound scape-coat, Electric Spanking takes the genre of "jam" to a new realm. Blurring lines between funk, rock, pop, and hippy-hulu-hooping riffs and taking lessons from powerhouses such as Phish, The Meters, Average White Band, and Barry White, this 5-piece group has it all.

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And, why wouldn’t we feature a comedy show on April Fool’s Day?!?

Seating at 9pm. Show at 9:30

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Monthly on every first Wednesday

Join us for the best trivia in town. It’s the smart thing to do.

Lou Shields continues the tradition of American music with a solo-performance that pulls in styles of days-gone-by. Using his 1931 National Resonator Guitar or Banjo accompanied by a unique front porch style of foot percussion and harmonica, he uses his voice as an extension of the past.

https://www.loushieldsart.com

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Some of Madison’s finest musicians get together to pay tribute to R.E.M. and Genesis. Can you feel it in the air tonight? Yes you can!

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The Family Business formed a roots rock group in 2005. Music ranges from blues and soul to rock ‘n roll.

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Wet Day is here and the comedy couldn’t be better!

Doors at 7:30. Show at 8:00pm

Donations accepted for a worthy cause!

You could take a class in how to appreciate masterful guitar playing. Or, you could just come to this show. The latter is your best choice.

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Outside the Blues have got the swing and the swagger to keep you moving all night long!

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Sean Michael Dargan’s got a brand new album out. And, he wants to share it with you! Make sure you’re here early as Wendy Bugatti is opening solo!!

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Monthly on every third Wednesday

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

Mackenzie moore is a solo artist with a knack for writing finely crafted tunes…and vocal pipes to match.  She’ll be moving out of town soon. So, come see one of her last shows.

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Our headliners, local favorites Heavy Looks (rock), are pleased to be supported by Uncle JIM (folk-pop) and Def Sonic (solo artist).

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 Mark Croft is a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist who has always been unafraid to break the genre barriers.  Croft takes inspiration from a variety of musical styles and blends them into his own Roots, Rock & Americana-based approach to songwriting, infusing soulful performances with infectious rhythms and unforgettable melodies.

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Back by popular demand! These boys will set your toes to tappin’ right quick!!

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The  Lower 5th shares their unique blend of Americana, which they simply call "Midwestern Soul". Their music drifts from charged renditions of timeless classics to soulful originals that keep happy crowds singing and dancing into the night.  The Mascot Theory opens.

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The German Art Students play “nimble-witted new wave pop since 1997!” It’s Randy’s birthday. Come on out and celebrate. The cover charge will be donated to the Goodman Community Center Food Pantry.  BingBong opens.

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Now based in Nashville, Megan and Shane Baskerville have played just about every kind of American music you can imagine. Born in Wisconsin , they’re veterans of punk scenes, bluegrass circuits, ska bands, even hip-hop acts, all of which informs their work. But nearest and dearest to their hearts is country music, which allows them a unique opportunity to meld all these disparate interests, and to air their darkest secrets.

They are releasing their new album ‘Peaks and Valleys’ in June of 2023.

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The Shutter Step are a funky, electronica inspired trio consisting of many original compositions and arrangements made specially for electric bass with synth pedals, washy reverb guitar, and hard hitting funk drums.

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The Apologists are Madison’s quintessential Garage Country band. The Broken Boards play surf/instrumental guitar based goodness. It’s a match made in heaven!

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Wurk is Madison’s award-winning 5-piece funk fusion band whose innovative original songs and ambitious interpretations of popular covers keep fans dancing all night long.

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Mike Cahill  combines original compositions with an eclectic blend of American music. He draws on a variety of styles including folk, blues, pop, jazz, country and bluegrass. 

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Groove to the soulful folk sound of Jules and the Jems.

Also on the bill,  Wolves with Virginia are a 4 piece band hailing from Milwaukee that delivers a unique brand of Vintage Desert Surf. 

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Need a hit of some of the finest bluegrass/Americana  Madison has to offer?  Look no further! We’ve got it lined up right here!

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The Sparks Band plays 1960’s American roots/rock and British invasion music.

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The Box Band is well experienced in making memories for audiences young and old. The quartet (Drums/Fiddle/Guitar/Mandolin) plays a unique blend of bluegrass/folk/blues that always leaves audiences wanting more. Home town favorites, Dogtown Hallow, open.

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Desperate Electric wants you to feel alive. Weaving melodies through the triumphs and tribulations of life, growing up, and relationships, the pair use their electric disco soul to tantalize crowds across the nation. Desperate Electric's high energy live show makes you feel good; their lyrics are playful and honest, exploring themes of both vulnerability and resiliency. Groove with them as their thoughtful composition glides along an emotional roller coaster. 

NOA + HANNAH open.

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