Music

Reecy Pontiff


December 3, 2016

Reecy Pontiff's southern-fried vaudeville sound began while performing smutty songs in New Orleans burlesque shows in 2009.

Madtown Poetry Open Mic w/ Featured Reader, Kevin Ducey


December 2, 2016

Kevin Ducey’s poems and translations have appeared or are forthcoming in Crazyhorse, Zoland, Circumference, Hotel Amerika, & etc.

Freedom Night [open mic] with host, Angelica Engel


November 26, 2016

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” - Audre Lorde

Art reception for Jesse Pfammatter


November 20, 2016

Come meet November's featured artist, Jesse Pfammatter.

7 - 9 pm

Free and open to the public.

Taylor Rushing


November 19, 2016

Taylor Rushing has been collecting and exploring the incredibly vast catalogue of American Vernacular Music since a young age.

Ken Lonnquist and Dave Adler


November 18, 2016

Ken Lonnquist began writing songs at seven, took up the guitar at twelve, and has performed professionally since his college days at UW-Madison.

Troy Petty w/ Dana Perry


November 12, 2016

"Through stories of survival, escape, redemption and regret, tunesmith Troy Petty pens lyrics that sting as well as soothe atop a flawless mix of Indie and polished alternative pop." - Fo

Dan Phelps


November 11, 2016

Illinois native Dan Phelps has been playing his unique style of blues and roots music for over 30 years. He has played all over the US as well as several tours to the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

James the Magician


November 5, 2016

James the Magician has been performing magic for 30 years (since the age of 5). He has performed his comedic style of magic for all sizes of audiences doing close-up, parlor and stage magic.

The Madtown Poetry Open Mic w/ Amy Elizabeth Gaeta


November 4, 2016

Amy Gaeta is a Boston local who moved to Madison last year to study in the English PhD program at UW. She’s been writing poetry and reading way too much Frank O'Hara since high school.

Lil' Rev and Boo Bradley


October 8, 2016

Lil’ Rev is a world-class entertainer and steward of vintage song and lore.

The Madtown Poetry Open Mic w/ Paul Baker


October 7, 2016

Making his home in north america, Paul Baker speaks a dialect of american english and prefers to drink water in its liquid form.

Medicine Brothers


September 30, 2016

Medicine Brothers are Sandler Waggoner and Shawn Neary. They are from the Midwest. They sing winter songs. They sing water songs. They sing what moves them.

Freedom Night [open mic]


September 24, 2016

MUSIC / WORDS (FUNNY AND UNFUNNY)

host: angelica engel

The Madtown Poetry Open Mic w Featured Readers Jeanie Tomasko and Steve Tomasko


September 23, 2016

Jeanie Tomasko and Steve Tomasko share a house, 3 cats (which means cat hair drifts under the couch), a revolving number of kids at home (down to 1 for now, thank god), a daily piece of dark... [more]

Freedom Night (open mic)


August 20, 2016

MUSIC / WORDS (FUNNY AND UNFUNNY)

host: angelica engel

Peel a Peel w/ Deadbeat Pete


August 19, 2016

Peel a Peel: Straight from the Midwest comes a funky quartet, with Motown and Hip Hop in their repertoire. Catchy, driving choruses will induce dancing and singing.

The Madtown Poetry Open Mic w/ featured readers Shoshauna Shy and Angela Rydell


August 5, 2016

The Madtown Poetry Open Mic, hosted by Ron Czerwien at Mother Fool's Coffeehouse, welcomes all forms of poetry.

Faun Fables w/ Tar Pet and Negative Example


August 3, 2016

We are excited to be promoting this show at High Noon, 701 E Washington Ave.

Freedom Night [open mic]


July 30, 2016

Whether brand spanking new to live music or OLD HAT, we would love to hear your stuff, whether it be music, stand-up, or a few poems.

Pretend Sweethearts w/ Treemo


July 29, 2016

Pretend Sweethearts is a trio of songwriter/multi-instrumentalists whose voices blend in richly hued harmony, wrapping themselves around songs of love and loss, spiritual yearning and social... [more]

Major Vistas


July 22, 2016

"Madison-based trio Major Vistas’ debut album, Minor Anthems, crafts flowing and subtly ambitious instrumentals from a gentle palette of jazz, rock, and electronic sounds.

Dan Phelps w/ The Afterwhile


July 15, 2016

Illinois native Dan Phelps has been playing his unique style of blues and roots music for over 30 years. He has played all over the US as well as several tours to the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

Madtown Poetry Open Mic / Featured Reader: Angie Trudell Vasquez


July 1, 2016

Angie Trudell Vasquez is an award winning poet, writer, activist and publisher. Her words, poetry, essays and op-eds, have appeared in print and on stage, nationally and internationally.

Freedom Night [open mic]


June 25, 2016

Open mic!

Music / Spoken Word / Comedy / Etc

Sign up starts at 7:30.

With host, Angelica Engel

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