Music

Aniv De La Rev - Special Unplugged Show! - $5


August 28, 2009

Definition of Aniv de la Rev: Mexican slang term--abbreviation of Aniversario de la Revolucion.

Nicole Gruter - Tea Tour 2009 Kick-Off


August 24, 2009

Does your schedule stress you out? Do you take the time to relax everyday?

New People w/ Vanessa Tortolano - $6


August 22, 2009

New People is a Madison band that plays original, peppy, thoughtful rock music with two singer/songwriters and lots of nice harmonies on top of spiky guitar hooks.

Bob Parins - $6


August 21, 2009

It has been years since Bob's played at our shop, he's been off recording albums, playing in obscure rock festivals in Cyprus, and being featured on WNYC radio, having his songs covered by people... [more]

Tom Hanson w/ Royal Osprey, Doby Watson and Matt Dill - $7


August 15, 2009

Tom Hanson, dubbed Madison's "secret songwriter" by Isthmus Magazine (article), has been crafting moody, melodic acoustic music since the early 90's.

Gina Forsyth - $6


August 14, 2009

Gina Forsyth is an accomplished singer/songwriter, violinist and guitarist based in New Orleans.

Art reception


August 9, 2009

Come meet this month's artists. This event runs from 5 - 7 pm and is free and open to the public.

more info.

June Madrona - $5


August 8, 2009

Songs written simply and honestly, performed acoustically.

This show has been cancelled.


August 1, 2009

Buffalo Tramp & V.V. Vioux - $5

The Ewen-Moore Family Band


July 31, 2009

Two Near-East Side Musical Families Combine to Form Mega-Super Group

**Ezra and Maggie's Farewell Show before leaving for college!!**

Jason Ecklund - $6


July 24, 2009

Singer, songwriter, harmonica player, pianist, guitarist and banjo player Jason Eklund did not start out as a folk singer, but in a hardcore punk-rock band while in high school in southern... [more]

Missing Parts Band


July 17, 2009

The Missing Parts is an acoustic, instrumental quintet consisting of dobro, guitar, cello, violin and percussion based out of Tucson, Arizona.

db pedersen - $5


July 11, 2009

Local sound-theatrics auricle-face wunderkind, db pedersen ("he's got Olga Korbut glottis") will present an evening of absurdity sure to tickle your corpus colossi.

The Redbirds - $6


July 3, 2009

The Redbirds were formed in 2004 as a side project for John Fabke and Paul Kienitz from their award winning bluegrass band, The Nob Hill Boys.

R. Virgil Ellis, Elody Samuelson, Richard Roe, and Lynn Patrick Smith


June 27, 2009

Poets R. Virgil Ellis, Elody Samuelson, Richard Roe, and Lynn Patrick Smith will be reading from their recent work.

Katie Todd - $6


June 26, 2009

Chicago based piano playing singer songwriter, Katie Todd will bring her acoustic trio to Mother Fool's for an evening of entertainment.

JoAnne Pow!ers - $7


June 20, 2009

Unofficial Productions and the Axial Tilt of the Earth present: A Summer
Solstice concert with The JoAnne Pow!ers/Jennifer Pendur duo.

Wooden Houses w/ Ben Reiser - $6


June 19, 2009

"Music is my solace," says Wisconsin singer/songwriter Corey Hart, "Writing is a very internal process, but I love getting out and sharing the results."

Stuart Davis - $10


June 6, 2009

The punk monk returns!

Stuart recently kicked off his new TV show, Sex, God & Rock 'n Roll, so expect songs and etc from that.

Venice Gas House Trolly w/ Enemy Lines Music - $6


June 5, 2009

Art is an expression that lives in us when we view its works. To try to capture subjects as or, certain symbols or strokes that evoke truth or beauty.

Dr. Eugene Chadbourne - $10


May 29, 2009

A special solo show by Eugene Chadbourne.

The Northside Southpaws - $6


May 23, 2009

The Northside Southpaws are an all-left-handed, all-resophonic mandolin/guitar duo based in Chicago.

Memorial Concert for Uncle Larry


May 22, 2009

In memory of Uncle Larry, Mother Fool's will host a memorial concert. Uncle Larry played here a number of times over the years.

Open Mic w/ Host Ben Reiser


May 16, 2009

Sign up starts at 7 pm. Show starts at 8. Stop down and show us your stuff.

Stephanie Rearick w/ Andy Ewen - $6


May 15, 2009

Stephanie Rearick is a pianist, vocalist, songwriter, and trumpeter. She regularly performs solo and often incorporates electronics into her show.

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