Music
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David James Swanson
Jack White to play 'secret' show in Madison
Tickets go on sale at 1 p.m. for High Noon Saloon concert on Oct. 24. Read more
Josh Goleman
The National will celebrate 25 years at Breese Stevens
Two new albums in 2023 and concerts around the world by the veteran rock band. Read more
Sep 14, 2024
Peter Rodgers
Who’s next?
Madison Symphony Orchestra, Madison Opera and Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra highlight diverse American composers, along with plenty of Beethoven and Mozart. A look at the 2024-2025 classical music season. Read more
Sep 5, 2024
Expect anything
The Little Red Wolf side project marks a decade of screaming punk songs. Read more
Aug 6, 2024
Samuel Hess
Two sides of the pop dream
Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt brings her tour to Madison for a performance at the Majestic on July 19. Read more
Jul 11, 2024
Tommy Washbush
In the groove
At a time when streaming dominates the music industry, many people are rediscovering (or discovering) the magic of vinyl records. In 2016, Guy Hankel of Madison Public Library decided it was time to restart the library’s own vinyl collection. Read more
Jul 4, 2024
Kristin Shafel
Kiki Confidential
Q&A with Kiki Schueler of the famed and beloved Kiki’s House of Righteous Music. Read more
Jul 3, 2024
Kristin Shafel
House music
Kiki’s House of Righteous Music, located in Kiki Schueler’s basement, will mark its 400th show on July 21. The intimate space is adored by musicians and viewers alike. Read more
Jul 3, 2024
11:00 AM
Bo Huang
Feelin’ 33
Having fun with classical from Bach to present day is the hallmark of Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society. The chamber group is back for its 33rd season. Read more
Jun 6, 2024
2:30 PM
Scott Streble
Dessa, Fantastic Cat to headline 2024 Orton Park Festival
The Minneapolis singer, rapper and writer has recorded with the Minnesota Orchestra, written for The New York Times, and produced a podcast for the BBC, not to mention performing twice in the old Isthmus newsroom on State Street. Read more
May 31, 2024
5:30 PM
Soul Exposure Photography
Jamming with strangers
Why would a performer put together three hours of music with players he won’t see until the day of a show? “It’s as exciting as all get out,” explains Ben Majeska. Read more
May 6, 2024
8:00 AM
Malamut: Tatiana Daubek / Myers: Stark Photography / Brailey: Miranda Loud
Revolutionary Monteverdi
Monteverdi was a Renaissance maverick, and the beginning of opera is accredited to him. Madison Bach Musicians will perform his groundbreaking sacred work ‘Vespers’ of 1610. Read more
May 5, 2024
8:00 AM
Stephen Coss
Alvvays show up for Madison
The show was the Canadian indie-pop quintet’s fifth stop on their 18-city spring U.S. tour, and it marks their first concert in Madison since they performed for the post-COVID UW-Madison Homecoming show in 2022. Read more
Apr 26, 2024
11:30 AM
