Music

The Jokes w/ Centime - $6


April 6, 2013

Coming from Nowheresville, Wisconsin, The Jokes are clearly going for a Lou Reed or Rolling Stones type sound. This, in my opinion, is normally a disaster waiting to happen.

Ritt Deitz w/ Boo Bradley


April 5, 2013

Ritt Deitz comes from the Ohio River valley, and writes songs about rivers, creeks, water, family.

Paul Geremia - $10


March 23, 2013

Called \"one of the finest blues artists\" by Rolling Stone, acoustic blues master Paul Geremia plays a concert, celebrating the release of Love My Stuff, his first new album in seven years.

At the end of the Rainbow IV: An open Mic Fundraiser for Proud Theater


March 16, 2013

Musicians and spoken word artists are invited to share their craft at our Proud Theater Open Mic. The focus is LGBTQ but everyone is welcome! Sign up starts at 7 and the event starts at 8.

Hal Rammel and Matt Turner


March 15, 2013

Hal Rammel (amplified palette) and Matt Turner (cello) present an evening of improvisations to celebrate their new recording, Fractures and Phantoms (Penumbra).

The Sweetness of Gone w/ Boob Dylan - $6


March 9, 2013

The Sweetness of Gone is a trio of singer-songwriters based in Madison, WI, whose music explores the subtle complexities found in the human experience.

Red Tail Ring - $6


March 8, 2013

Red Tail Ring is the musical brainchild of two old-time-minded Michiganders - Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo.

Art show reception.


March 3, 2013

Come meet the artists. March\'s art show is by Mother Fool\'s staff. 6 - 8 pm. Free and open to the public.

Thistle Inventory - $6


March 2, 2013

Gregory Taylor, electronics; Tom Hamer, percussion; Geoffrey Brady, vibraphone/theremin

\"An Evening of Roots Music and Improvisation\"


February 22, 2013

Andy Ewen, Frankie Lee, Doug DeRosa and Tim Haub

The Geoff and Kia Show - $6


February 15, 2013

This Valentine\'s Recovery edition of The Geoff and Kia Show features a special acoustic Yammer set, with musical tales of love, minivans, and palindromes; plus the eagerly anticipated encore... [more]

Spoken Word Open Mic w/ Ani Lautenbach


February 9, 2013

Short fiction, poetry and other spoken forms welcome. Sign up starts at 7:30 and the show starts at 8pm.

Free.

Garryowen - $6


February 8, 2013

Celtic. Lots of three part harmony ballads, rippin\' dance tunes, and a few ancient airs.

All Good Things w/ Stephanie Rearick, Jr. - $6


February 2, 2013

Folk by definition, All Good Things exemplifies an adherence to tradition.

Open mic w/ host, Rev. Andrew Mazur


January 26, 2013

The event is a musical open mic, with magicians and comedians welcome as well. Free and open to all styles of music, with performers allowed up to three songs.

Sign up begins at 7:30pm.

Yid Vicious - $6


January 25, 2013

Join Yid Vicious as they celebrate the 17th anniversary of their first public performance at Mother Fool\'s.

Art reception!


January 20, 2013

Come meet January\'s featured artist.

7 - 9 pm.

Free and open to the public.

More info - Blessings. by Fu Dawg

Echelon String Quartet - $6


January 19, 2013

The Echelon String Quartet is equally comfortable performing with classical chamber ensembles as they are sharing the stage with rock bands.

Daylight in the Swamp w/ Above The Town - $6


January 18, 2013

Daylight in the Swamp is a contemporary bluegrass band based out of Madison, Wisconsin, and is a relatively new band to hit the area music scene, having formed less than two years ago.

High Window - $5


January 12, 2013

High Window is a local folk trio that blends orchestral elements into a traditional songwriter-s pallet.

Spoken Word Open Mic w/ Ani Lautenbach


January 4, 2013

Short fiction, poetry and other spoken forms welcome. Sign up starts at 7:30 and the show starts at 8pm.

Free.

The Jokes w/ Brother Rye - $6


December 14, 2012

The Jokes: The Jokes actually sorta rule. There\'s one side of us that fully appreciates the greatness of dudes like Tom Petty or The Rolling Stones, but we\'re not revivalists or anything.

Reception for Alex Wagner


December 9, 2012

Come meet December\'s artist!

6 -8 pm

Free and open to the public.

Open Mic w. Andrew Mazur


December 7, 2012

Sign up starting at 7, show\'s at 8.

Open mic!

Come show us what \'cha got.

Rob Reid - $6


December 1, 2012

A voracious listener of traditional music from around the world, Rob draws from genres such as hi-life, griot, bossa nova, and classic jazz to create a backdrop for songs about real and fictional... [more]

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