Events

The Distractors Unplugged: 90’s Style event photo

The Distractors Unplugged: 90’s Style

Friday December 13th

Remember MTV in the 90’s? The Distractors sure do. Come out and hear them play all of your favorite hits from the 90’s, unplugged!

$10 Cover. 21+. 9pm start time.

09:00 PM - 12:00 AM

A Very Connor Lyle Christmas ft. the Mother Guys/Alewives event photo

A Very Connor Lyle Christmas ft. the Mother Guys/Alewives

Saturday December 14th

Folk, ambient music, roots rock…all with a little holiday spirit!

$10 Cover. 21+. 9pm start time.

09:00 PM - 12:00 AM

O’Darby and Friends event photo

O’Darby and Friends

Sunday December 15th

Madison’s premier purveyors of Irish pub music.

$10 suggested donation. 6pm start time.

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Kid’s Show with David Landau event photo

Kid’s Show with David Landau

Monday December 16th

Kid’s love David!

Take a one hour break and have a little beverage while your little one is entertained.

$5 cover

05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Smarter Than You Trivia event photo

Smarter Than You Trivia

Wednesday December 18th

The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Experience the best trivia in town with Madison’s best host! Paul has all of the right answers!

No cover, starts at 6:30.

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Jeff Burkhart event photo

Jeff Burkhart

Thursday December 19th

Jeff is a Madison treasure!

Growing up in small town Indiana, he cut class to find adventures on the backroads, bounced around in North Carolina for a couple of years, then landed in Madison WI, where he found many great musical collaborators in various bands playing locally and regionally at coffeeshops, barrooms, taverns and outdoor festivals.

No cover. 6:30pm start.  

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Madison Read & the Band Time Forgot - Album Release! event photo

Madison Read & the Band Time Forgot - Album Release!

Saturday December 21st

This extremely versatile musical group led by the flame-haired songstress Megan (Flinn) Levy can rock a club with their special blend of jump blues and swing tunes or provide an inspired program of torch song classics by the likes of Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, and Anita O’Day.

$10 Cover. 21+. 9pm start

09:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Dogtown Hollow/Two Trick Pony event photo

Dogtown Hollow/Two Trick Pony

Sunday December 22nd

Roots rock Americana from the four lakes! Dogtown Hollow is a musical project featuring a mix of Americana, Country, and roots-rock music. All songs are written and arranged by JT Spartz (vocals, guitars) with Mason Aumanstal (bass, vocals), Brian Bentley (drums) and Tim Haub (guitars, vocals). The band is busy promoting their new EP, Rivers, Roads, & Bridges.

$10 cover. 21+. 5pm start

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Cork ‘n Bottle String Band event photo

Cork ‘n Bottle String Band

Thursday December 26th

On tour since 1996, catch this Madison based, international sensation LIVE at the Harmony.

No cover. 6:30 start time

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Sin Fronteras event photo

Sin Fronteras

Saturday December 28th

Led by artistic director/renowned Flamenco dancer Danica Sena, this talented international ensemble promises a unique concept fusion of music and dance.  Immerse yourselves in flamenco, folk, jazz, blues, Cuban and African rhythms as you embark on a journey that transcends borders.  Immediately following the concert there will be a Latin dance party where you can continue this celebration of culture, community and freedom of expression.  A portion of proceeds from this event will be donated to Community Immigration Law Center.   

Featuring Guest Artist Danica Sena (flamenco dance, vocals, percussion) together with:

Louka Patenaude (guitar/vocals)

Juan Tomás Martínez París (cajón, percussion, vocals)

Darren Sterud (trombone, vocals)

Juan Carlos Díaz Vélez (palmas)

Melissa Ganshert (flamenco dance)

Marybel Meier (flamenco dance)

$25adv/$30dos. Starts at 8pm

(Advance ticket sales end the day before show. On the day of show, tickets will be available no earlier than 7pm).

08:00 PM - 09:30 PM

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Harmony NYE Party (ft. Combo Noir) event photo

Harmony NYE Party (ft. Combo Noir)

Tuesday December 31st

Jump and jive with Madison’s sultriest, loungiest and bestiest of best Combo Noir! Ring in the new year with your friends in the ‘hood. Champaign toast at midnight!

$12 adv/$15 dos. 21+. 9pm start time

(Advance ticket sales end the day before show. On the day of show tickets will be available no earlier than 8:30pm).

09:30 PM -

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Smarter Than You Trivia event photo

Smarter Than You Trivia

Wednesday January 1st

The best trivia in town is at the Harmony! Join us for the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month!

Free

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Charlie Rae event photo

Charlie Rae

Thursday January 2nd

Charlie Rae, American Rock Music, Singer-Songwriter has crafted a name for herself on Social Media. Her recordings, along with her feisty down- home personality, has resonated widely with audiences around the world. 

Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. Charlie Rae has been singing since the age of 7, and writing professionally at 17 years old.

No cover. 6:30 start time.

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Gaines & Wagoner event photo

Gaines & Wagoner

Sunday January 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.

Suggested donation $10. 4pm start time.

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Mixed Open Mic event photo

Mixed Open Mic

Tuesday January 7th

The Harmony Mixed Open Mic happens every first Tuesday of the month. Sign up to perform is 6:30. Three song limit for musicians and 5 minute limit for spoken word/poetry/comedy.

No cover. Show starts at 7:00pm.

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Annie & the Oakies event photo

Annie & the Oakies

Wednesday January 8th

Americana? Bluegrass? Folk? Whatever you want to call it. Annie and the Oakies are just plain great!

No cover. 6:30pm start.

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Robert J event photo

Robert J

Thursday January 9th

Robert J. is an award-winning singer/songwriter/recording artist who has been a mainstay in the Wisconsin music scene for decades. After living in Connecticut for the past few years, Robert has returned to Madison and is booking solo gigs and shows with his band, The Moon Gypsies. Robert's music blends the styles which flow along the Mississippi River, from blues to country, folk to rootsy rock and roll. 

No cover. 6:30pm start time

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Isiah & the New People event photo

Isiah & the New People

Saturday January 11th

Western Psychedelic Folk Band from The Great Lakes Region. More details on this Appleton-based band here: https://isiahandthenewpeople.com

$10 Cover. 21+. 9pm start time.

09:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Cajun Strangers event photo

Cajun Strangers

Sunday January 12th

Get your shuffle on with Madison favorites, the Cajun Strangers!

$7 suggested donation. 5pm start time.

05:00 PM - 07:30 PM

An Evening with Dawg Bawls (Showcase) event photo

An Evening with Dawg Bawls (Showcase)

Tuesday January 14th

It’s a musicians in the round format that highlights some of the best local musicians on the Madison Open Mic circuit. Here’s who’s featured for this round:

Dana Perry, Dawg Bawls, Thomas Heiber-Cobb, The Sharp Keys 

No cover. 7pm start.

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Vacant Church/Moonboot event photo

Vacant Church/Moonboot

Friday January 17th

Vacant Church's debut album Stabilizer (2022) drew comparisons to Beck and The Flaming Lips. Weaving psych pop and folk rock, the Madison (WI) band's diverse roots and influences scaffold and texturize the sketches of a singer-songwriter.

Moonboot traffics in original synth-heavy, guitar-driven psych/garage rock.

$10 Cover. 21+. 9pm start time

09:00 PM - 11:59 PM

O’Darby Irish Pub Music event photo

O’Darby Irish Pub Music

Sunday January 19th

January’s a cold month. Why not warm it up with some fabulous music? O’Darby plays traditional Irish pub songs, ballads, improvisation & humor...adding lovely original songs in the spirit of the old style.

$10 suggested donation. 4pm start time.

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Madison Bluegrass Roundabout event photo

Madison Bluegrass Roundabout

Tuesday January 21st

Madison's hardest working Bluegrass band, Soggy Prairie, is proud to host the Madison Bluegrass Roundtable, 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. 

No cover. 6:30pm start time.

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Cork ‘n Bottle String Band event photo

Cork ‘n Bottle String Band

Wednesday January 22nd

On tour since 1996, catch this Madison based, international sensation LIVE at the Harmony.

No Cove. 6:30 Start time.

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

The Soundbillies event photo

The Soundbillies

Thursday January 23rd

The SoundBillies are a Madison based music group that primarily plays contemporary bluegrass/ roots music with many tunes from the blues genre.

No cover. Start time6:30pm

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Robert Burns Eve Featuring Lochanside event photo

Robert Burns Eve Featuring Lochanside

Friday January 24th

Lochanside is a Scottish folk band  consisting of an electric bagpipe, guitar, fiddle, Irish flute, and a bodhran. This Madison based quartet play a mixture of upbeat celtic dance music and traditional, easy-to-listen-to Scottish tunes.

In honor of Robert “Rabbie” Burns, the national poet of Scotland, Lachanside  will present songs from throughout the Scottish countryside. While the performance is free to all fans of Scottish music, the Harmony and Lachanside will be offering a  musical and whisky pairing for four songs. For a $25 ticket, participants will receive a “flight” (four drams) of Scotch to pair with four tunes from regions that are home to those whiskies. Participant in this ticketed offering must be 21 years of age. Tickets for the tasting are limited. Order via the button provided below.

No cover for the music. Pre-order for the whisky tasting is strongly encouraged.

8pm start time.

08:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Bigtooth event photo

Bigtooth

Tuesday January 28th

Bluegrass that will heat you up on a cold winter night!

No cover. Starts time 6:30pm

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Lou Shields event photo

Lou Shields

Thursday February 6th

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. Lou carries a full sound during live performances while sharing stories, thoughts and experiences with the audience.

No cover. 6:30pm start.

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

The Heavy Looks/Marigold Motel event photo

The Heavy Looks/Marigold Motel

Friday February 7th

Four-piece power pop band from Wisconsin. Writing snappy tunes with sappy lyrics since 2013.

Welcome to the Marigold Motel! While staying with us you will take in sweet notes of Midwest Surf Rock and hints of Jangle Pop with influences from 1960s British Psychedelia and Americana. Marigold Motel originates from Madison, WI.

$10 Cover. 21+. 9pm start.

09:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Annie & the Oakies event photo

Annie & the Oakies

Wednesday February 12th

Just the right blend of Bluegrass, Folk and Americana!

No cover. 6:30pm start.

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

ValenTease! event photo

ValenTease!

Friday February 14th

Bring your sweat heart to the best burlesqsue show in town!

$10 cover. 21+. Show starts at 9:30.

09:30 PM - 12:00 AM

BAAM/Sharin’ Barrels event photo

BAAM/Sharin’ Barrels

Saturday February 15th

BAMM is a dynamic musical ensemble led by singer-songwriter Bo Allen Messer. Whether performing solo with his acoustic guitar or accompanied by a full band, BAMM delivers a captivating blend of Americana, folk, and rock influences that resonate with audiences of all ages.

Sharin’ Barrels opens.

$10 Cover. 21+. 9pm start time.

09:00 PM - 12:00 AM

O’Darby event photo

O’Darby

Sunday February 16th

O’Darby Irish Pub Band has been thrilling audiences with their exquisite vocal harmonies for years. See what all the fuss is about!

$10 suggested donation. 4pm start time

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Madison Bluegrass Roundabout event photo

Madison Bluegrass Roundabout

Tuesday February 18th

Madison's hardest working Bluegrass band, Soggy Prairie, is proud to host the Madison Bluegrass Roundtable, 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. 

No cover. 6:30pm start time.

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

The Theramones/The Low Czars event photo

The Theramones/The Low Czars

Sunday February 23rd

Madison's favorite theremin-driven Ramones tribute band returns to the Harmony stage for a rare and electrifying appearance. Their friends The Low Czars will open with songs both oft-requested and generally neglected from genres spanning power-pop, garage-rock, R&B, and more.

$10 Cover. Start time 5pm

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

BigTooth event photo

BigTooth

Tuesday February 25th

Bluegrass that will heat you up on a cold winter night!

No cover. Starts time 6:30pm

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Noah James Hittner event photo

Noah James Hittner

Thursday February 27th

Influenced by everything from folk-rock & blues, 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. Currently based out of Madison, WI and regularly touring the Midwest, Noah performs with the use of a looper pedal and various effects, creating a wildly entertaining, full-band sound.

No cover. Start time 6:30pm

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM