Music

Memorial for Jean Lister


September 25, 2010

Jean Louise Lister passed away on August 23, 2010 near her home in Emerald, WI. Jean's legacy includes Mother Fool's Coffeehouse, which she founded on Madison's near east side in 1994.

Flo et Christo - $5


September 24, 2010

"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!

Reception: "Yarn Pictures" by Stephen Cunningham


September 19, 2010

Reception for "Yarn Pictures" by Stephen Cunningham.

6 - 8 pm.

Free and open to the public. Stop down and meet the artist.

Skye Carrasco w/ Ida Jo - $6


September 18, 2010

Skye Carrasco has played the violin since the wee age of 5. Childhood=violin practice every day, making paper snowflakes while reading green eggs and ham, & worshiping Alanis Morissette.

Stephen Nelson-Raney & Hal Rammel - $6


September 17, 2010

Steve Nelson-Raney: tenor saxophone
Hal Rammel: invented instruments

Hannah Luree w/ Chris Bargmann - $6


September 11, 2010

Hannah, 20 began her music career at the age of 8 with the ukulele. She transitioned into the violin at age 9 - and by the time she was 14, had found herself an electric bass and cello.

Yid Vicious w/ The Mothers of Invective - $6


September 10, 2010

Yid Vicious, at fifteen years old, is one of Madison-s klezmer bands.

Art Reception for Lauren Wells


August 29, 2010

Come meet August's artist, Lauren Wells. This event is free and open to the public and will run from 5 - 7 pm.

Mother Fool's Open Mic hosted by Monica Martin


August 21, 2010

Sign up starts at 7. Show starts at 8.

Melissa Greener w/ Corey Hart - $8


August 20, 2010

Aboard the rough and tumble gypsy life, Melissa Greener is making it happen as only a girl can who has lived in her van offering songs to those who find her.

The Lonelyhearts w/ Melissa Czarnik - $7


August 14, 2010

On record the Lonelyhearts' songs build upon waves of synths, guitars, and harmony vocals. In live performances, the band keep it simple: one keyboard, one guitar, two voices.

Jim Seem - $6


August 13, 2010

Jim Seem and Melissa Hyman play a unique blend of hip-hop-influenced, cello-spiked acoustic R&B.

A Crush on Yesterday w/ Adam Pedersen - $5


July 30, 2010

Originally hailing from the hardcore scene this young singer/songwriter from Magdeburg, Germany, has put his sound on the music map since several years now He recently switched electric guitar,... [more]

Bob Parins w/ Josh Mease - $6


July 24, 2010

Bob Parins of Brooklyn might be most known these days as the bass player of California Folk-Rock band Vetiver, but a little investigation will reveal that he's been involved in a long, trailing... [more]

The Pretty Victims w/ Shrunken Heads (acoustic) - $5


July 23, 2010

The Pretty Victims normally play a unique brand of soulful metal that draws from a wide variety of influences, such as Deftones, the Minutemen, and Pantera.

World Listening Day Celebration with Endless. 1 - 7 pm.


July 18, 2010

Endless will be making an environmental mix all afternoon in celebration of World Listening Day.

Hanah Jon Taylor - $8


July 17, 2010

Avant sax master will bring his current trio to Mother Fool's for one night only.

Magic Mama - $6


July 10, 2010

Magic Mama is an Eco-Edu-tainer who performs Organic Hip Hop and World Beats for all ages.

Tess Challis - "How a vegan diet can transform your health"


July 7, 2010

"Quintessence ("Tess") Challis began her holistic health journey in her late teens.

Camela Kraemer


July 2, 2010

Camela pronounced like "Pamela", a native of Wisconsin plays a blend of folk, rock & rhythm with a mystical twist.

Jess Yoakum - $6


June 26, 2010

At the end of 2008, in the midst of an intense economic recession, Jess Yoakum made the risky decision to leave her day job and follow her musical passion.

Vortex: Special Edition - db visits from the west


June 19, 2010

db pedersen will be in town for this special edition of Vortex.

Vortex is an experimental music showcase we do a few times each year. Odd improvised music is the norm.

Greg Novak - $5


June 18, 2010

Greg Novak is an independent musician from Madison, Wisconsin. His focus is positive songwriting expressed through ambient, lo-fi, folk tunes.

Reception for Tad Alan Bruckner


June 6, 2010

Come meet the artist and check out the show!

5 - 7 pm.

Free and open to the public.

The do-it-yourself People's Slam! - $5


June 5, 2010

An open mic night honoring Howard Zinn and the agitators, organizers and radicals who shaped US history.

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