Music

Memorial for Eric Lahaie


January 3, 2009

Friends and family will gather for a memorial for Eric Lahaie.

Agent Ribbons w/ Stephanie Rearick - $6


January 2, 2009

Agent Ribbons.. Baroque, intensely theatrical and always, simply, romantic. Lauren was a drumming chick band historian, Natalie was painting the walls in a record store.

Steve Austin - $7


December 26, 2008

Nashville-based entertainer Steve Austin demonstrates through his performances the faith in yourself and in your craft can work miracles.

The Pow!ers/Pendur/Karetnick Trio - $7


December 20, 2008

On the last day of autumn, multi-faceted percussionist Ben Karetnick joins
infamous Madison saxophonist JoAnne Pow!ers and bassist Jennifer Pendur to

Frankie Lee, Andy Ewen and Jim Schwall - $5


December 19, 2008

Three of Madison's finest bluesmen join together for an evening of... Blues.

Stephanie Rearick - $5


December 13, 2008

Stephanie solo and self-indulgent! Stephanie is excited to have time to play 2 sets and will be doing Pairs and Rares.

Matt Joyce w/ Tim Schweiger - $5


December 12, 2008

MATT JOYCE lives in a chronologically distant world where precise song structures, jangling guitars and tight vocal harmonies ruled the day.

Reception for "Cup of Tea" by Laura Anderton


December 7, 2008

Stop down and meet the artist.

Free and open to the public.

7 - 9 pm.

More info.

The March


December 6, 2008

The March is a little duo with a lot of sound. They play folk on the punkier side, strumming and bowing on hard acoustic instruments that sound alive and angry.

Adam Diller - $7


December 5, 2008

Influenced by Sri Aurobindo as much as J Dilla, Thomas Pynchon as much as Edgar Varese, Charles Bronson as much as Sun Ra, Adam Diiler occupies an enigmatic position in the realm between jazz, hip... [more]

No Show - open until 11pm.


November 29, 2008

Tomek Miernowski Trio


November 28, 2008

The Tomek Miernowski Trio is a jazz group comprised of three Madison natives, now all working musicians all around the country.

Caravan GSE - $6


November 22, 2008

Come check out one of Mother Fool's favorite bands.

Paul Geremia w/ The Five Points Serenaders - $10


November 21, 2008

Legendary bluesman Paul Geremia will be bringing his 6 and 12 string guitars to Mother Fool---s.

Erik Brandt (of the Urban Hillbilly Quartet) and friends w/ John Balsley- $8


November 15, 2008

Erik Brandt has been the ringleader of the award-winning eclectic Twin Cities-based Urban Hillbilly Quartet since 1995. By night, he plays music.

Rose Polenzani and Anne Heaton - $8


November 14, 2008

The Story of Anne & Rose:

Stephanie Nilles


November 8, 2008

Stephanie Nilles' music was perhaps best described by a friend as "Ella Fitzgerald on speed beating some sense into Regina Spektor." Trained in piano since the age of 6, Stephanie holds a BA in... [more]

Dr. Eugene Chadbourne - $10


November 7, 2008

A special solo show by Eugene Chadbourne.

Sarah Bauman


November 2, 2008

Come meet November's artist, Sarah Bauman. This event is free and open to the public and will run from 6 - 8 pm.

Anna Ash


November 1, 2008

All we need to know is that anna is a not far off cousin of the yellowbird.

Josh Harty w/ Satchel Paige


October 31, 2008

Josh Harty is a classic example of "Made In America." He blends contemporary Midwestern sensibility with traditional gospel and blues to create a rich hybrid unique in the field of acoustic guitar... [more]

The very unexpected appearance of Ivan Klipstein - $5


October 25, 2008

A special show out of the blue...

Dave Mehling


October 24, 2008

Dave Mehling of Duluth, MN is a rag doll.

Hayward Williams


October 18, 2008

"Hayward Williams' earnestly jaunty folk-rock might seem anachronistic in the prevailing musical atmosphere of self-conscious irony, but his combination of melody, restraint, and unabashed... [more]

Sonidos Suaves


October 17, 2008

Sonidos Suaves is a Latino folk music group based in Madison featuring popular cumbias, boleros and rancheras from throughout Latin America as well as original material.

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