Mama Digdown's Brass Band, Funkee JBeez, Rare Element, DJs Trevor Banks, Ka-BOOM! Box
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Rare Element at the High Noon Saloon.
Rare Element
It’s opening night at Madison’s newest venue, and what better way to pump up the jams for the first time at the Atwood Music Hall than with a concert honoring one of Madison’s most legendary musicians: the Funky Drummer, Clyde Stubblefield. Wear comfortable shoes, because this lineup is made to incite a dance party, featuring the Funkee JBeez (with Stubblefield mentee Joey B. Banks behind the drum kit), Mama Digdown’s Brass Band, VO5 and Rare Element, along with DJs Trevor Banks and Ka-BOOM! Box. It’s also a benefit for indispensable community radio station WORT-FM, and Friday 8 O'Clock Buzz host Andy Moore will emcee the evening.
media release: The Atwood Music Hall (AMH) Madison’s newest addition to the live music scene opens in June with a month of shows honoring artists who have impacted the local music scene throughout the years.
The Grand Opening show on June 13 is a tribute to longtime Madison resident Clyde Stubblefield with all ticket sales after artist fees benefiting WORT radio. Additional highlights include a reunion show for Rainer Maria and a 50th Anniversary show with Spooner. A full listing of shows is available below.
“It was really important that we paid tribute to the musical legacy of Madison when opening the room” says owner Toffer Christensen. “We are not a corporate operation and hope that when people enter the venue, they feel the love and respect that we have for our city, the concertgoer, our building, and the performers. Our goal is to provide a great experience for everyone, add to the fabric of our great Madison arts community, respect local history, and make enough money to stay in business for the long-haul so that Madison has an independent alternative to the corporate venues here. We hope that people take notice and support us in this exciting new endeavor.”
A small menu of hot food will be available at select shows from Lacy’s Café. The AMH cocktail lounge will be open Tuesdays-Sundays when there is not a show or event happening in the building. Through a partnership with the Trinity Lutheran Church, paid parking will be available at their lots on North First and Winnebago Streets during the day and during events.
About AMH:
Located at 1925 Winnebago St, The Atwood Music Hall is a venue that showcases performing arts and hosts private events and weddings, while also serving as a community space for gathering, learning, and teaching. Tackling racial and socioeconomic inequality in the arts is a founding premise of the Atwood Music Hall. Its Students of Live program, run in conjunction with The Goodman Community Center’s Lussier LOFT, will expose local students to live performances, industry professionals, and teach them the ins and outs of the live music industry. The mission of the venue is to positively contribute to the neighborhood and strengthen the community while booking some great shows too!
The building was originally constructed in 1931 for the Madison Gospel Tabernacle as their gathering and performance space and is one of the only buildings left in the Midwest with its distinct Lamella roof structure. The redesign pays homage to the Art Deco period in which it was originally built, incorporating a tiered seated balcony with the ability to accommodate standing room open floor shows at approximately 700 capacity and fully seated shows at a 375-person capacity.
Venue Website, Show Info & Tickets: www.atwoodmusichall.com
Facebook: @atwoodmusichall
Instagram: @atwoodmusichall
More Clyde Stubblefield news:
Brooklyn-based filmmaker Trevor Banks has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the post-production of Give The Drummer Some, a feature-length documentary celebrating the life and influence of legendary drummer Clyde Stubblefield. The campaign, hosted on Seed&Spark, aims to raise $30,000 and runs through Thursday, July 17.
Stubblefield, best known as the powerhouse behind James Brown’s iconic sound (1965–1971), transformed drumming with his groundbreaking, syncopated rhythms. His grooves on tracks like Funky Drummer, Cold Sweat, Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud, and Give It Up or Turnit a Loose not only defined funk but became some of the most sampled beats in music history—shaping the foundation of hip-hop and influencing pop, rock, and electronic music for decades.
Featuring exclusive interviews with over 20 influential figures , including Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, and Anderson .Paak, accompanied by never before seen archival footage, Give The Drummer Some is a tribute to Stubblefield’s unparalleled life and impact. The film is produced by CMMN CNTRL in association with StoryFirst Media.
“There aren’t too many individuals who have influenced modern music as much as Clyde Stubblefield,” says Banks. “This film is about ensuring that his legacy is preserved for generations to come.”
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