Holly Near
Barrymore Theatre 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Irene Young
Holly Near
We’re trying to use the words “legend” and “icon” less frequently, but c’mon, this is Holly Near. The pioneering folk artist and activist has been harnessing the power of music for social change since the 1970s, and has been at the forefront of anti-war and the LGTBQ movements from the beginning. Now the luminous singer/songwriter is here for a benefit for the local paragon of community change-making, the Goodman Community Center. Sit yourself down in a new seat at the historic venue and hear the real deal.
Folk. $50/$25.