Music

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]

Art Reception / Poetry Slam for Norah Perry - Free


November 18, 2012

Come meet the artist and check out this month\'s art show. There will also be a poetry slam. Free and open to the public.

6 - 8 pm.

John Craigie w/ Andrew Mazur - $6


November 17, 2012

For the past seven years, John Craigie has taken his unique musical style across the western United States.

Safety Last! - $5


November 16, 2012

Mother Fool-s will ring with the vintage sounds of -20s and -30s Jazz and Western Swing as Safety Last! takes the stage.

Monroe Crossing - $10


November 10, 2012

Minnesota Music Hall of Fame bluegrass artist Monroe Crossing will appear in concert at Madison\'s Mother Fool\'s Coffeehouse on Saturday, November 10, starting at 8:00 p.m.

Mary Bue (CD Release show!) w/ Stephanie Rearick, Jr.


November 9, 2012

-With a name like Mary Elizabeth and a reputation for playing piano, one might expect a more demure presence than Mary Bue brings to the stage.

Spoken Word Open Mic w/ Ani Lautenbach


November 2, 2012

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

Free.

James The Magician! - $5


October 27, 2012

Magic is all around at Mother Fools Coffee House as James the Magician brings his show on Saturday, October 27th at 8:00pm. James has been performing magic live for over two decades.

Charlie Cheney w/ Color Me Once- $6


October 20, 2012

Charlie Cheney is a rare collaborative songwriter, with songs included on a dozen songwriter compilations including multiple tracks on Jackson Browne and Pat MacDonald\'\'s Steel Bridge Songfest... [more]

Ghost Stories Open Mic with Ani Lautenbach


October 19, 2012

Fact and fiction welcome.

If it\'s scary, we want to hear it! 8:00 p.m.

Free.

Jenny Dalton - $6


October 12, 2012

Hailing from Minneapolis, Jenny Dalton is a self-taught musician weaving piano, autoharp and percussion in original style.

Protest Karaoke - Hosted by the Flyaway Zinemobile!


September 29, 2012

Come sing protest (*in Opposition to Almost Anything) songs at Protest Karaoke.

The show starts at 8 with signup beginning at 7:30.

Spoken Word Open Mic w/ Ani Lautenbach


September 28, 2012

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

Art reception for Jon Christman


September 23, 2012

7 - 9 pm. Free and open to the public.

Come down and meet September\'s featured artist.

more info..

Maritza - $6


September 22, 2012

Maritza -\"Balkan Boogie, Romany romp, Klezmer kut-ups\"

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