Music
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Elizabeth Miranda
Do not wait
Ayer is joining the band for the final leg of their Time Will Wait For No One, But I’ll Wait For You tour. Its final date is in Madison at The Sylvee Nov. 23 Read more
‘The Foe and the Fallen’ vinyl release and on stage at the Bur Oak
On Nov. 9, ‘The Foe and the Fallen: Songs from the Greatest War’ will be released on vinyl in a special program with early and late shows at The Bur Oak. Read more
Nov 4, 2024
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
Oct 24, 2024
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
8:00 AM
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
11:10 AM
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
Drag Brunch
Hallo-Queen theme, with Dramatica, Lucy Von Cucci, Paris J Beverly Hillz, and Honey J Beverly Hillz, host Bianca Lynn Breeze. $12 (food/drinks sold separately). Read more
Nov 17, 2024
1:00 PM
Madison Symphony Orchestra
“Momentum,” with guest pianist Garrick Ohlsson, guest conductor Michael Stern, 7:30 pm on 11/15-16 and 2:30 pm, 11/17. Read more
Nov 17, 2024
2:30 PM
