Music

Ivan Klipstein w/ The Auroratones - $8 admission / $12 bundle admission*


April 22, 2011

Madison\'s favorite label-defying songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist/illustrator/adventurer/troubadour presents a very special evening to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the release of... [more]

Lake Howls: A Poetry Reading - free


April 17, 2011

In the spring, the ice on the lakes cracks and yells. We-d like to join in. Poets Richard Wehrenberg, Jr. and Matthew Whispers will be breezing through town as part of their Midwest poetry tour.... [more]

Benefit for Madison Wellness Collective. Stephanie Rearick, db pedersen and Gloria Hayes


April 9, 2011

Come show your support for the folks who are vigilant throughout these days, our volunteer 1st responders who keep us safe and sound and fed and warm.

Magic Show! - James the Magician - $4


April 8, 2011

James the Magician is back at it with some new tricks up his sleeve. He is a comedic magician who has been performing for all ages since 1988. Come enjoy all varieties of magic and escape.

Art Reception for Hannah Diament-Talmadge


April 3, 2011

Come meet this month\'s artist.

7 - 9 pm

Shandowboxes

Poetry Reading


March 25, 2011

This is a free event that will feature undergraduates in the creative writing program at UW Madison. Many will be reading for the first time, so come out and show your support for young writers!... [more]

Melissa Czarnik w/ Ms. Cream - $6


March 5, 2011

Melissa Czarnik
\"With slammin- poetry, precise beats, and DIY authenticity, Czarnik is an inspiration to young MC-s everywhere.\" - Bitch Magazine

River Water Tribe - $6


February 26, 2011

Up & coming Gypsy Blues Grass band from Milwaukee.

Open mic w/ Ben Resier


February 25, 2011

Sign up at 7pm.

Show starts at 8.

Come down and show us what you\'ve got.

Hanah Jon Taylor Trio - $8


February 19, 2011

Hanah Jon Taylor brings his trio to Mother Fool\'s for one night only. A master improvisor, Taylor primarily plays saxophone but don\'t be surprised if he pulls out a flute now and again.

Frankie Lee & Richard Wiegel - $6


February 18, 2011

Richard Wiegel has been a fixture on the Madison,Wisconsin music scene for more than 30 years.

Corporations ar People Now Reception


February 13, 2011

6 - 8 pm.

Come meet the artists and check out this show!

Live music and lively conversation.

Benefit for Alliance for Animals. Stephanie Rearick, Carell Casey and Wendy Schneider.


February 4, 2011

Mother Fool\'s will be hosting a benefit to raise funds for Alliance for Animals\' efforts to make Dane County an \"elephant free zone.\"

$5 and up sliding scale.

Yid Vicious - $6


January 29, 2011

Come see Yid Vicious' 42nd show at Mother Fool's!

The Geoff and Kia Show - $6


January 28, 2011

The Geoff and Kia Show isn-t your grandmother-s married-couple-musical-duo!

FACT: Steve and Eydie never played Wind Beneath My Wings as an accordion/theremin duet.

Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble Celebrates Django Reinhardt's 101st birthday


January 22, 2011

Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble Celebrates Django Reinhardt's 101st birthday

Bathtub Mothers w/ Doug Pahl - $6


January 21, 2011

A benefit for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin.

Becky Lotto Reception


January 16, 2011

Come meet January's artist, Becky Lotto.

Icarus Himself w/ Jeremiah Nelson - $5


December 17, 2010

Icarus Himself:

Art Reception for Richard Ely


December 12, 2010

Come meet December's artist. Lite refreshments and live music from 4 - 6 pm.

Khalfani & Phelps - $6


December 11, 2010

CANCELLED.

Marques Bovre and Maggie Weiser


December 10, 2010

MARQUES BOVRE and MAGGIE WEISER with special guest KEN STEVENSON on bass.

Jeff Mitchell


December 3, 2010

"Tenderly apocalyptic music from the Midwest. Jeff Mitchell's songs are flashes of memory, emotion, and dry humor.

Open Mic


November 20, 2010

Open Mic hosted by Monica Martin. SIgn up starts at 7 and the show starts at 8. Come show us what you've got!

Al Rose - $6


November 19, 2010

"Rose blurs musical boundries while singing some of the sharpest, wittiest lyrics this side of Nas... One audaciously entertaining ride." - Chicago Tribune

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