Ted Hefko & the Thousandaires
North Street Cabaret 610 North St., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Rick Moore
Ted Hefko & the Thousandaires
(2021 pick) A Madison native, Ted Hefko left Wisconsin for New Orleans, and the earthy music of that city has remained a touchstone in his music ever since. Hefko's songs on the new album Down Below mix Americana with some laid-back soul grooves. Released in late May, the album features music mostly written and recorded during the pandemic with the Thousandaires and guests. The band is in town to help celebrate the reopening of the North Street Cabaret, one of the prettiest concert listening rooms in Madison.