Music

"Bach in a Backpack" by Randall Harrison - Free!


November 2, 2009

"Bach in a Backpack" solo violin performances - classical/jazz/folk...

Vortex!


October 31, 2009

Jon Arnold (Mother Fool's featured visual artist for October) will be producing another installment of the Vortex Experimental Improvisors Series.

Flo et Christo - $5


October 30, 2009

"Christo" (Chris Ruppenthal of Caravan GSE, and Mal-O-Dua) and "Flo"(Dr. Florian Bertrand) premi-re at Mother Fool's Coffee house with a new gypsy jazz project!

The Tyranny of Dave w/ Donna Herula - $6


October 24, 2009

The Tyranny of Dave is David Wechsler, whose songwriting with historical rock band Pinataland has been called "eclectic" and "fascinating" [New Yorker], "truly original" [Paste Magazine] with "... [more]

The Ericksons


October 23, 2009

The Ericksons bring their indie-folk sound to Madison via Brooklyn, NY.

Lou and Peter Berryman - $12


October 17, 2009

Long, long ago, on November 18, 1977, Lou and Peter Berryman became the first band to ever play the now defunct Club de Wash, and they kept at it once or twice a week for almost ten years.

Chris Powers/Randal Harrison - $7


October 16, 2009

Mother Fool's is thrilled to host the first-ever duo show from two of Madison's most dynamic string musicians.

Michael G. Batdorf - $6


October 10, 2009

A songwriting troubador. A blend of roots music. A storyteller that weaves the heart of a nation into song. A truth that only comes with trial. A breath of fresh air when all else seems to fail.... [more]

Lac La Belle - $6


October 9, 2009

Lac La Belle is an acoustic trio that echoes Country, Western Swing and Old Timey music, but has carved their own space without succumbing to nostalgia or camp.

Beau O'Reilly & The Crooked Mouth String Band w/ Stephanie Rearick - $6


October 3, 2009

For those who remember Maestro Subgum & The Whole, you'll be pleased to hear Beau O'Reilly and Jenny Magnus's new band The Crooked Mouth String Band.

Katie Todd - $6


October 2, 2009

Chicago based piano playing singer songwriter, Katie Todd will bring her acoustic trio to Mother Fool's for an evening of entertainment.

The Pretty Victims w/ The Shrunken Heads


September 26, 2009

The Pretty Victims
(formerly known as G.E.L.D.)

Phil Lomac w/ Corey Hart - $5


September 25, 2009

After roles as lead guitarist in the Brown Root Seed Company , Ron Neil and the Eleventh Hour and lead vocal/guitars in Senatobia (Performing Songwriter Top 12 DIY pick), musician/songwriter Phil... [more]

Melissa Czarnik w/ Darlin Nikki and Ryan Hurley


September 18, 2009

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

Flo et Christo - $5


September 11, 2009

"Christo" (Chris Ruppenthal of Caravan GSE, and Mal-O-Dua) and "Flo"(Dr.
Florian Bertrand) premi-re at Mother Fool's Coffee house with a new gypsy

Oscar Wilson with The A.J. Love Blues Band featuring Queenie McCarter - $6


September 4, 2009

An under-appreciated gem from the Southside of Chicago, Oscar "43rd Street" Wilson is part Muddy Waters, part Cedric the Entertainer and a true crowd igniter.

Northside Southpaws - $6


August 29, 2009

The Northside Southpaws are an all-left-handed, all-resophonic mandolin/guitar duo based in Chicago.

Aniv De La Rev - Special Unplugged Show! - $5


August 28, 2009

Definition of Aniv de la Rev: Mexican slang term--abbreviation of Aniversario de la Revolucion.

Nicole Gruter - Tea Tour 2009 Kick-Off


August 24, 2009

Does your schedule stress you out? Do you take the time to relax everyday?

New People w/ Vanessa Tortolano - $6


August 22, 2009

New People is a Madison band that plays original, peppy, thoughtful rock music with two singer/songwriters and lots of nice harmonies on top of spiky guitar hooks.

Bob Parins - $6


August 21, 2009

It has been years since Bob's played at our shop, he's been off recording albums, playing in obscure rock festivals in Cyprus, and being featured on WNYC radio, having his songs covered by people... [more]

Tom Hanson w/ Royal Osprey, Doby Watson and Matt Dill - $7


August 15, 2009

Tom Hanson, dubbed Madison's "secret songwriter" by Isthmus Magazine (article), has been crafting moody, melodic acoustic music since the early 90's.

Gina Forsyth - $6


August 14, 2009

Gina Forsyth is an accomplished singer/songwriter, violinist and guitarist based in New Orleans.

Art reception


August 9, 2009

Come meet this month's artists. This event runs from 5 - 7 pm and is free and open to the public.

more info.

June Madrona - $5


August 8, 2009

Songs written simply and honestly, performed acoustically.

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