Music

Dan Phelps


May 9, 2009

Dan Phelps is a Chicago artist who does one-man shows singing and playing traditional, acoustic blues such as the Delta and slide styles of greats like Son House & Charley Patton as well as... [more]

Caravan Gypsy Swing Band - $6


May 8, 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.

Paul Geremia w/ Todd Cambio - $10


May 2, 2009

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

Chastity Brown w/ El quante - $6


May 1, 2009

Capturing the energy of a live performance in the studio is one of the trickiest tasks in the book, and musicians across the decades have tried - and often failed - to do so.

Executive Tea Set


April 25, 2009

Executive Tea Set came together in 2005 to explore the special textures created by pairing piano and vibraphone in the front line of a jazz band.

Jon LaDeau w/ Josh Harty - $6


April 24, 2009

Jon LaDeau is a songwriter who sings and plays the songs he writes. He has lived in NJ, NYC, Western Massachusetts, Colorado, in his car, and on your couch.

WORT Live Broadcast!


April 21, 2009

Listen at 89.9 or on-line or join us live in the coffeehouse. Hosted by John Fabke. 9 to noon. Free event.

Lineup will include:

Laura Schaefer reads from her new book - Free


April 19, 2009

Laura loves to write almost as much as she likes to drink tea.

Mal-O-Dua


April 18, 2009

What happened when Django Reinhardt met Merle Travis? A new style of
acoustic swing was born!! Well-actually that never did really happen.

db pedersen w/ Endless - $5


April 17, 2009

Db (dave) pedersen brings his vocal menagerie to the stage of Mother Fool's.

Magic Show! James Grainger


April 11, 2009

James Grainger was born in De Kalb Illinois back in August of 1981 to Janice and Charles Grainger.

Sarah Pray w/ Heather Abney - $6


April 10, 2009

"If passion has a voice, it's Sarah Pray. Solid songs sung with commitment. Every sultry note is sculpted and fashioned to pierce the soul... simply masterful.

John Fabke & Dave Fallow


April 4, 2009

Dave Fallow and John Fabke are known for producing, hosting and tightly scripting the only 10 minute "Radio Naturalist" segment in the known universe for WORT 89.9FM on Tuesday morning's "Pastures... [more]

Ben Connelly w/ Hayward Williams - $6


April 3, 2009

Ben Connelly spent the nineties investigating clubs, studios, and late night parties in South Minneapolis and across the Eastern half of the United States with his rock band Steeplejack, who put... [more]

Harbor Collective - $6


March 28, 2009

You wouldn't think a sound so inherently natural could be born out of emails and long distance phone calls.

Veritable Variety Show! - Free event


March 27, 2009

Three distinct musical acts and performances by the Veritable Variety Players!

String 'em Up Bluegrass


March 21, 2009

Originating from musical friendships forged at the East Troy Bluegrass Festival and in the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, the String -em Up boys have performed as a quartet since 2004.

JoAnne Pow!ers/Jennifer Pendur duo - $7


March 20, 2009

Unofficial Productions and the Axial Tilt of the Earth present: A Vernal Equinox concert with The JoAnne Pow!ers/Jennifer Pendur duo, Friday, March 20th.

Andy Ewen and Frankie Lee - $6


March 14, 2009

Frankie has been playing harmonica in Madison's blue's scene for the past 25 years.

Jim Schwall w/ Ritt Deitz - $6


March 13, 2009

Jim Schwall, Guitar, Mandolin, singer-songwriter - is the co-leader of the Siegel-Schwall Band, "one of the best acts in America", - Billboard Magazine.

Vanessa Tortolana w/ The Getaway Drivers - $5


March 7, 2009

Vanessa Tortolana is fairly new to the scene as a singer / songwriter but she's been active as a vocalist in SubVocal and other local projects.

Mike Mangione w/ Michael Wagner - $7


March 6, 2009

According to critics, Mike Mangione's music has been termed 'beautiful,' 'timeless,' 'stunning,' and among the 'best of the year.' Mangione combines soul, folk, roots-rock and pop to create music... [more]

John Balsley w/ Richard Wiegel


February 28, 2009

John Will Balsley grew up in a family of artist but the only musician. He became interested in playing music while attending the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

Al Rose


February 27, 2009

What is Al Rose's music like? What are Al Rose's songs like? Good questions.

Reception for Stevie Krueger.


February 22, 2009

This event will take place between 6 and 8 pm and is free and open to the public. Stop on down to meet the artist!

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