Music
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Jiyang Chen
Tempestuous sounds
Isthmus talks with Madison Symphony Orchestra music director John DeMain about its upcoming program featuring Beethoven, Dvořák and Coincident Dances by Jessie Montgomery. Read more
Earth to Clark continues as a twosome
Adam and Ari Gasser are the two current members of the Beloit-based Earth to Clark, following the death of longtime drummer Mark Atkinson in March. Read more
Jan 11, 2023
courtesy Greater Madison Music City
Ensuring equal opportunity in Madison’s music scene is goal of new report
The latest report from the Greater Madison Music City project includes 17 recommendations, including the creation of a cultural affairs office and expansion of entertainment districts. Read more
Dec 14, 2022
Stephen Coss
Modest Mouse celebrates the 25th anniversary of ‘The Lonesome Crowded West’ at The Sylvee
Fans were treated to a rousing sold-out performance Sunday night when alternative rock quartet Modest Mouse stopped by The Sylvee as part of their 20-show “The Lonesome Crowded West” North American tour. Read more
Dec 12, 2022
Kent Sweitzer
New world baroque
In the past, the group focused more on the West European Baroque masters, like Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi. But this season the group will focus on composers like Fernández, Padilla, and Salazar from Spain and the New World. Read more
Dec 2, 2022
courtesy Cafe Coda
Cafe Coda celebrates five years with five days of world-class jazz
Performers at the inaugural CodaFest include Sun Ra Arkestra, Roscoe Mitchell, Hanah Jon Taylor Artet and many others. Read more
Nov 10, 2022
A new take on Pow Wow music
Rainey sees his job as preserving Pow Wow music. Despite the less conventional nature of his own work, he doesn’t see his songs as being out of place at a traditional Pow Wow. Read more
Nov 3, 2022
starmonster.org
An EP like psychedelic candy
Under the alias Star Monster, bass producer and DJ Phil Parhamovich reveals his galaxy-bending beats with a new EP, ‘Butterscotch Candy.’ He pairs the set with his psychedelic visuals, a multidimensional ride through EDM fusion. Read more
Oct 31, 2022
9:00 PM
Bill Phelps
Rapper-singer-poet-etc. Dessa takes the stage
Dessa wears a variety of creative hats: singer, rapper, writer, poet, public speaker and podcast host. She sees them all falling under the umbrella of language arts. Read more
Oct 21, 2022
1:30 PM
Stephen M. Coss
The Ballroom Thieves — what else? — steal the show
Since the group released their debut album, 'A Wolf in the Doorway,' in 2015, this band has caught the attention of a growing fanbase. They’re now returning to the road following a lengthy break and the release of their fourth album, 'Clouds.' Read more
Oct 16, 2022
9:30 AM
Collier Schorr
Not just queer pop
Brooklyn-born singer/songwriter Mikaela Straus, better known as King Princess, doesn’t want to be pigeonholed. Read more
Oct 11, 2022
6:00 PM
Bob Koch
Mills Music Library exhibit traces the history of recorded sound
Mills Music Library staff takes a deep dive into the history of recorded sound and the many ways recordings have been prepared for the listening public over the last century-plus. Read more
Sep 26, 2022
11:31 AM
Peter Rodgers
Pulling out all the stops
The Overture Concert Organ Series season starts Sept. 27. At the helm is Greg Zelek. Read more
Sep 14, 2022
8:00 AM
Jim Erickson
Jazz, 5:30 pm Saturdays. Free. Closed on most holidays. Read more
Feb 4, 2023
5:30 PM8:30 PM
