Aoife Scott & Andy Meaney

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Aoife Scott

Wild Hog in the Woods Coffeehouse kicks off its 40th anniversary concert series with some visitors from farther afield than usual: Dublin, Ireland. Folksinger Aoife Scott (pictured) is a rising star in the traditional Irish music scene, and a regular performer at festivals around the world (including Milwaukee’s Irish Fest). For this tour Scott and Andy Meaney are playing mostly house concerts and a few smaller venues, so don’t miss this rare chance to hear excellent music in an intimate setting.

Find out more about Aoife Scott:

www.aoifescott.com 

www.facebook.com/aoifescottmusic

www.twitter.com/aoifescott

www.irishpost.com/news/aoife-scott-wins-best-irish-folk-act-at-the-irish-post-music-awards-155761

About the Wild Hog in the Woods Coffeehouse

The Wild Hog in the Woods first opened on November 30, 1978.  In the spring of 1978, several folk musicians began talking about possible outlets for folk music beyond their living rooms and record players.  They wondered about finding a location which would be permanent and open to the public, a place where folks could go to hear or play folk music even if they did not know anyone in town.  There weren’t many venues with small open stages where they could perform.

Posters were hung on street kiosks and store fronts around town to find other interested musicians and those who enjoyed listening to folk music.  The consensus at the early meetings was that a new space was needed, and it should be themed as an informal 1960’s style coffeehouse.

Later meetings led to our incorporation as a non-profit organization based on cooperative principles.  With Madison’s strong cooperative community and with a healthy concern against ‘going in over our heads’ as a commercial venture, we determined that a cooperative would be the way to go, the safest economically, and the fairest socially.   All staff are members of the cooperative and volunteer their time.  Musicians are not paid, they receive tips from the audience for their performance.

“We still manage the Coffeehouse by consensus, we really think cooperation is a good idea and we love to do it,” said Ben Doran, musician and volunteer.

“It’s been determined over and over again that a broad base of ideas and personal support is important for the operation and long life of the Wild Hog,” said Lisa Johnson, musician and volunteer.