Music

Freedom Night [open mic] November 25, 2017 This is a variety open mic. Feel free to read poetry, tell jokes or stories, and play music. Skits and magic tricks also welcome. Really, anything goes.
Jailhouse Payback November 11, 2017 Jailhouse Payback is an Americana band from Rochester, Minnesota.
East Side Acoustic Ensemble (ESAE) Fall Performance November 4, 2017 After 2 months of auditions, East Side Acoustic Ensemble is excited to be hosting their first (and last with this lineup) show.
The Madtown Poetry Open Mic w/ featured reader Matt Cook November 3, 2017 Matt Cook is the author of five books of poetry, including his newest collection, Irksome Particulars (Publishing Genius Press).
Freedom Night [open mic] October 28, 2017 Express yourself Halloween edition Freedom Music, poetry, comedy, spoken word -- All welcome! hosted by: Angelica Engel
Erik Brandt and the Urban Hillbilly Quartet w/ BanJovi October 14, 2017 “These concrete jungle hayseeds from the wind-whipped plains of St. Paul are fervent eclectics, liable to wander into funk, Arabic, or Irish music at the drop of a hi-hat.
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