Music

Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble


May 26, 2007

Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble is an instrumental group based out of Madison, Wisconsin. They are primarily influenced by the legendary Gypsy guitarist DJANGO REINHARDT.

Tellurium - $6


May 25, 2007

An evening of experimental jazz that will travel a range of sounds along the sonic spectrum.

The Daredevil Christopher Wright


May 19, 2007

"The Daredevil Christopher Wright happens to be three unassuming young dudes from the northern climes of the greater Midwest, and their blend of indie rock exuberance and classic rock rearing is... [more]

The Gadjo Players


May 18, 2007

The Gadjo Players are an eclectic acoustic group from Madison, WI. String bass, guitar, violin, mandolin, and octave mandolin provide the line-up.

No Show.


May 12, 2007

We will not have a show this night so everyone can attend the Madison Area Music Awards.

Vortex - Experimental Showcase


May 11, 2007

db pedersen, Jon Arnold, Gregory Taylor, Endless and others...

WORT experimental djs host and perform at this sonic explosion known as "Vortex."

Katie Todd w/ American Nobody


May 5, 2007

Thousands of fans and three releases into her career, Katie Todd continues to shine.

The Columbia County Sheiks


May 4, 2007

The Columbia County Sheiks are John Fabke (guitar, banjo, mandolin) and Brian O' Donnell (fiddle, guitar).Their repertoire draws on the blues-based string band music from the 1920s and ‘30s... [more]

Food Share Day


May 1, 2007

Mother Fool's is excited to once again participate in the annual Community Action Coalition Food Share Day.

Show and Tell


April 27, 2007

It's show and tell, like in grade school!

Presented by Club Hostess and hostessed by KeaLynn Keys.

East Side Youth Poetry Reading


April 26, 2007

Featuring poets and spoken word performers from LaFollette, East, and Shabazz high schools, as well as any other teen who wants to read their own work.

Wisconsin poets: Kimberly A. Blanchette, James P. Roberts, Judith Zukerman and you!


April 26, 2007

Turn off your TV and turn on your senses to the power, passion and persuasion of poets!

Celtic Tree Oracle Readings by Marina


April 25, 2007

Sign up in advance at the cafe during TV Turnoff Week. Each reading takes about a half hour. There will be 6 available slots so space is limited. You can sign up in the cafe starting on Sunday.

A class on herbal detoxification


April 25, 2007

Introduction to cleansing with Vanessa Tortolano and Alla Shapiro.

Kombucha Brewing


April 25, 2007

Kombucha Brewing with Alla Shapiro and Vanessa Tortolano

WORT Live Broadcast - Pastures of Plenty


April 24, 2007

John Fabke will be broadcasting live from Mother Fool's from 9 am - noon. He'll have special guest performers so come on down and watch live radio!

litmus0001 - Free!!


April 23, 2007

Jonathan Ewald has been recording and performing as litmus0001 since 2000, using bass, guitar, synths and other instruments played through effects, delays, and loops to improvise spacy minimalist... [more]

Environmental Documentary Film Festival Screening


April 22, 2007

The Environmental Documentary Film Festival will be screening 2 short films starting at 9:15 pm.

Mother Fool's Shirt Making Party!


April 22, 2007

Bring a shirt and decorate it using one of our fabulous stencils! We'll have paint and brushes and all that and a few extra shirts for those in need. This is always a fun event so come on down!

YAWO, acoustic afrofunk


April 21, 2007

A native of Togo, West Africa, Yawo started his musical career at the ---Ecole Experimentale de musique--- of Lome where he studied flute, classical guitar, and electric bass.

Painted Saints w/ Christian Williams


April 20, 2007

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

Hayward Williams w/ Richard Weigel - $7


April 14, 2007

"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]

The Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank


April 13, 2007

What do you get when two well traveled brothers settle down with old acoustic and electric guitars, a distorted harmonica and decide to play roots music on a front porch in rural Northern... [more]

Christine Costanzo, Mark Adkins and Jesse Banks


April 7, 2007

"...Costanzo evokes the bygone whisperings of Joan Baez, Neil Young and even The Dead....her dreamy, poetic songs effectively weave the genres of country, folk and rock without getting mired in... [more]

The Alison Margaret Jazz Ensemble - $5


April 6, 2007

The Alison Margaret Jazz Ensemble presents an individualistic and artistic approach to the history and progression of jazz.

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