Music

Pamela Means


November 21, 2009

Pamela Means, internationally touring, award-winning, singer-songwriter and jazz musician; on tour with new acclaimed, acoustic album, "Precedent."

Caravan Gypsy Swing Band - $6


November 20, 2009

Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble is an instrumental group based out of Madison, Wisconsin. They are primarily influenced by the legendary Gypsy guitarist DJANGO REINHARDT.

Community Supported Agriculture Presentation by Scotch Hill Farm


November 15, 2009

Scotch Hill Farm, a Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Farm, will give a short presentation about Community Supported Agriculture and answer questions about their farm and about CSA... [more]

Paul Geremia w / The Five Points Serenaders - $10


November 14, 2009

For over thirty years, Paul Geremia has survived solely by the fruit of his musical labors.

Tom Hanson w/ Merle Outlaw - $6


November 13, 2009

"From the very first bar to the very last, Everything Takes Forever mesmerizes its audience like catnip, never once letting go long enough for the listener to catch his breath.

"Bach in a Backpack" by Randall Harrison - Free!


November 9, 2009

"Bach in a Backpack" solo violin performances - classical/jazz/folk...

Ami Saraiya w/ Hayward Williams- $6


November 7, 2009

"Ami Saraiya has one of those voices that gives you a bit of pause when you first hear it because it seems that so few vocalists truly have that special something that can turn heads on their own... [more]

Bob and Paul play Kenny plays Bill while John and Brian and Mark... - $10


November 6, 2009

Come down to Mother Fools on Friday, November 6th for a special evening of traditional bluegrass.

"Bach in a Backpack" by Randall Harrison - Free!


November 2, 2009

"Bach in a Backpack" solo violin performances - classical/jazz/folk...

Vortex!


October 31, 2009

Jon Arnold (Mother Fool's featured visual artist for October) will be producing another installment of the Vortex Experimental Improvisors Series.

Flo et Christo - $5


October 30, 2009

"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!

The Tyranny of Dave w/ Donna Herula - $6


October 24, 2009

The Tyranny of Dave is David Wechsler, whose songwriting with historical rock band Pinataland has been called "eclectic" and "fascinating" [New Yorker], "truly original" [Paste Magazine] with "... [more]

The Ericksons


October 23, 2009

The Ericksons bring their indie-folk sound to Madison via Brooklyn, NY.

Lou and Peter Berryman - $12


October 17, 2009

Long, long ago, on November 18, 1977, Lou and Peter Berryman became the first band to ever play the now defunct Club de Wash, and they kept at it once or twice a week for almost ten years.

Chris Powers/Randal Harrison - $7


October 16, 2009

Mother Fool's is thrilled to host the first-ever duo show from two of Madison's most dynamic string musicians.

Michael G. Batdorf - $6


October 10, 2009

A songwriting troubador. A blend of roots music. A storyteller that weaves the heart of a nation into song. A truth that only comes with trial. A breath of fresh air when all else seems to fail.... [more]

Lac La Belle - $6


October 9, 2009

Lac La Belle is an acoustic trio that echoes Country, Western Swing and Old Timey music, but has carved their own space without succumbing to nostalgia or camp.

Beau O'Reilly & The Crooked Mouth String Band w/ Stephanie Rearick - $6


October 3, 2009

For those who remember Maestro Subgum & The Whole, you'll be pleased to hear Beau O'Reilly and Jenny Magnus's new band The Crooked Mouth String Band.

Katie Todd - $6


October 2, 2009

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

The Pretty Victims w/ The Shrunken Heads


September 26, 2009

The Pretty Victims
(formerly known as G.E.L.D.)

Phil Lomac w/ Corey Hart - $5


September 25, 2009

After roles as lead guitarist in the Brown Root Seed Company , Ron Neil and the Eleventh Hour and lead vocal/guitars in Senatobia (Performing Songwriter Top 12 DIY pick), musician/songwriter Phil... [more]

Melissa Czarnik w/ Darlin Nikki and Ryan Hurley


September 18, 2009

Melissa Czarnik
"With slammin- poetry, precise beats, and DIY authenticity, Czarnik is an inspiration to young MC-s everywhere." - Bitch Magazine

Flo et Christo - $5


September 11, 2009

"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

Oscar Wilson with The A.J. Love Blues Band featuring Queenie McCarter - $6


September 4, 2009

An under-appreciated gem from the Southside of Chicago, Oscar "43rd Street" Wilson is part Muddy Waters, part Cedric the Entertainer and a true crowd igniter.

Northside Southpaws - $6


August 29, 2009

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

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