Music

Hayward Williams


August 22, 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]

Mary Bue w/ Zachary Scot Johnson$6


August 16, 2008

Mary Bue..Nominated for best folk act in the 2005 Providence Phoenix Best Music poll, this singer/pianist has the potential to emotionally sucker-punch you!

Kuku


August 15, 2008

A native of Nigeria, World Soul artist KUKU grew up listening to the assorted sounds of American soul, folk, and jazz music, as well as, sweet African rhythms.

Magic Show by James Grainger


August 9, 2008

James Grainger has been performing for a variety of audiences for 20 years.

Stuart Davis - $10


August 8, 2008

The Punk Monk.

Carrie Elkin


August 2, 2008

With the vocal fire of Patti Griffin and the lyrical rawness of Rickie Lee Jones, Carrie Elkin's songs are, at once, intimate yet universal, naked yet richly adorned.

Lou and Peter Berryman - $12


August 1, 2008

In this special show by Madison's Lou and Peter Berryman, masters of the formerly-married genre of original folk music, the duo will resurrect a slew of their older songs such as the Williamson... [more]

Food Share Day


July 29, 2008

We will be donating 10% of our sales to Community Action Coalition to help fight hunger in Dane County.

Josh Harty w/ Blake Thomas


July 26, 2008

osh 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]

Painted Saints w/ Stephanie Rearick


July 25, 2008

Painted Saints hail from Minneapolis and subscribe to the spaghetti western/gypsy/chamber country/sad bastard school of music.

Memorial Observance for Gloria Niehoff


July 22, 2008

Gloria Niehoff, 51 --, died in her sleep on June 28, 2008.

She was born November 1, 1957 on the north side of Chicago.

2-$-Cockroach w/ Nathan Xander


July 19, 2008

2-$-Cockroach is a Poetry-Blues-Jug-band / Performance-Art group. How can all that work you ask?

Game Night!


July 18, 2008

We'll have a wide variety of board games and plenty of decks of cards for your entertainment. Stop down to play with your friends and neighbors.

Randal Harrison and Mark Urness


July 12, 2008

Violinist Randal Harrison (Honor Among Thieves, MAMAs winner for Best Jazz Artist, Blues Artist and Classical Artist) and Mark Urness (Lawrence Conservatory Bass Professor, winner of the... [more]

Emily White w/ Whitney Mann


July 11, 2008

Emily White's sophomore release "12 Ways to Live," delves into new territory for the Chicago singer/songwriter.

The Brothers Burn Mountain (Ryan and Jesse Dermody)


July 5, 2008

"What kind of music? I'm really not sure. In the most general sense you could say 'their own': the taste of ripe cherries and the smell of the core of fresh oak.

Junior League


July 4, 2008

Traditional sounds of rural Appalachia and the deep South served up with dance-pop sensibility and an Indie-rock attitude; Junior League's contemporary take on American roots music draws... [more]

Paul Geremia - $10


June 28, 2008

Legendary bluesman Paul Geremia will be bringing his 6 and 12 string guitars to Mother Fool---s Coffeehouse on January 13th.

Driftwood Fire w/ Hayward Williams


June 27, 2008

Driftwood Fire. Melodic indie folk rock. Heart-wrenching vocals, interwoven guitar lines, orchestral bass, and creative percussion.

Brian Daly w/ Underground Aviator


June 21, 2008

Brian Daly writes and performs songs for voice and guitar. His songs are edgy, introspective, catchy, emotional.

Game Night at Fool's!


June 20, 2008

We'll have a wide variety of board games and plenty of decks of cards for your entertainment. Stop down to play with your friends and neighbors.

Chris Dorman w/ Kurt Reifler


June 14, 2008

Chris Dorman, from Lansing, is a musician, a father, and a friend to the community. His songs are gentle, honest and strong.

Frankie Lee, Andy Ewen and Doug DeRosa


June 13, 2008

Frankie Lee, Andy Ewen and Doug DeRosa

iCARUS HiMSELF w/ Vid Libert - $5


June 7, 2008

iCARUS HiMSELF

Jim Schwall w/ Spitzer Space Telescope


June 6, 2008

Jim Schwall, Guitar, Mandolin, singer-songwriter - is the co-leader of the Siegel-Schwall Band, "one of the best acts in America", - Billboard Magazine.

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