Music

The Madtown Poetry Open Mic w/ featured reader Susanna Lang


October 6, 2017

Susanna Lang’s most recent collection of poems, Travel Notes from the River Styx, was released in June 2017 by Terrapin Books.

Hawaiian Music of the Golden Age 78 RPM record presentation featuring Mal-O-Dua


May 20, 2017

Between 1915 and 1925 more Hawaiian records were sold than any other genre of music!

Grand Re-opening w/ Ladyscissors


May 6, 2017

This will be the grand re-opening party to celebrate Mother Fool's recovery from their car crash last fall.

Auralei w/ Paul Fonfara (Painted Saints)


February 18, 2017

With Stephanie Tschech providing a foundation of cello and voice, complemented by mulit-instrumentalist Nate Lehner, <b>Auralai</b> combines the best of classical beauty with pop-esque... [more]

Art Reception - Clairanne Godfrey


January 15, 2017

Come meet January's featured artist.

6 - 8 pm.

Free and open to the public.

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.

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