Music

Bob Parins w/ Josh Mease - $6


July 24, 2010

Bob Parins of Brooklyn might be most known these days as the bass player of California Folk-Rock band Vetiver, but a little investigation will reveal that he's been involved in a long, trailing... [more]

The Pretty Victims w/ Shrunken Heads (acoustic) - $5


July 23, 2010

The Pretty Victims normally play a unique brand of soulful metal that draws from a wide variety of influences, such as Deftones, the Minutemen, and Pantera.

World Listening Day Celebration with Endless. 1 - 7 pm.


July 18, 2010

Endless will be making an environmental mix all afternoon in celebration of World Listening Day.

Hanah Jon Taylor - $8


July 17, 2010

Avant sax master will bring his current trio to Mother Fool's for one night only.

Magic Mama - $6


July 10, 2010

Magic Mama is an Eco-Edu-tainer who performs Organic Hip Hop and World Beats for all ages.

Tess Challis - "How a vegan diet can transform your health"


July 7, 2010

"Quintessence ("Tess") Challis began her holistic health journey in her late teens.

Camela Kraemer


July 2, 2010

Camela pronounced like "Pamela", a native of Wisconsin plays a blend of folk, rock & rhythm with a mystical twist.

Jess Yoakum - $6


June 26, 2010

At the end of 2008, in the midst of an intense economic recession, Jess Yoakum made the risky decision to leave her day job and follow her musical passion.

Vortex: Special Edition - db visits from the west


June 19, 2010

db pedersen will be in town for this special edition of Vortex.

Vortex is an experimental music showcase we do a few times each year. Odd improvised music is the norm.

Greg Novak - $5


June 18, 2010

Greg Novak is an independent musician from Madison, Wisconsin. His focus is positive songwriting expressed through ambient, lo-fi, folk tunes.

Reception for Tad Alan Bruckner


June 6, 2010

Come meet the artist and check out the show!

5 - 7 pm.

Free and open to the public.

The do-it-yourself People's Slam! - $5


June 5, 2010

An open mic night honoring Howard Zinn and the agitators, organizers and radicals who shaped US history.

15 Mother Fool's 15 - Live and Web Stream - Starring Jon and Stephanie


June 4, 2010

Come celebrate 15 years of coffee with Mother Fool's owners Jon and Stephanie.

Featuring: Music - Talking - Jingle Contest - Food - Memory Lane Slideshows - Prizes

Stephanie Rearick - $6


May 29, 2010

Piano pop cabaret.

"Amanda Palmer gone psychedelic and retro -- one of the rawest, most original aesthetics we've heard in awhile." - Keyboard Magazine

10% Day to support East Timor Action Network


May 23, 2010

Mother Fool's will be donating 10% of our proceeds to the East Timor Action Network sister city project.

Daniel Girma - Reading - free


May 22, 2010

Daniel Girma is a senior who will soon be graduating from Middleton High School. Next year he will be attending Columbia University to study writing and music..

Ricky Stein - $6


May 21, 2010

Ricky Stein aspires to make music that comes straight from the heart.

Katie Todd - $6


May 14, 2010

Piano based pop rock band from Chicago.

Crooked Mouth String Bandw/ special guest Bob Jacobson - $7


May 8, 2010

String band cabaret? Vaudeville honky-tonk?

No Show


May 7, 2010

We'll be open but don't have a show scheduled.

Art reception - free and open to the public


May 2, 2010

Come meet the artist!

Dana O'Shea will be hosting a reception from 6 - 7 pm.

Boo Bradley w/ Bare Hands Jug Band - $6


May 1, 2010

Boo Bradley is a hot blues stompin-, jelly roll jumpin-, rag jazz infusin-, two-man acoustic jug attack from Madtown, Wisconsin.

Recreation Station w/ Vanessa Tortolano - $6


April 30, 2010

Vanessa was raised in Hawaii where she studied musical theatre and vocals from the age of 5-18. She then moved to L.A. to "make it" soon realizing it wasn't all that it was cracked up to be.

Charlie Cheney w/ Julia Brown - $6


April 24, 2010

Charlie Cheney is a former Madisonian now living in mainland Michigan.

Rachael Cantu - $8


April 23, 2010

Rachael Cantu is known for her evocative blend of indie folk rock delicately infused with distinctly powerful vocals, gentle melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

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