Vinyl Cave
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Vinyl Cave: A piece of 1970s Wisconsin musical history, continued
Whatever the story is with these oddly-covered 1970s albums, they are all musically worthwhile. Here's mini-reviews of another four titles. Read more
Vinyl Cave: A piece of 1970s Wisconsin musical history
Whatever the story is with these oddly-covered 1970s albums, they are all musically worthwhile. Read more
Aug 1, 2020
Vinyl Cave: "Early Fantasies" by Dave Brubeck
Dave Brubeck's early recordings for Fantasy Records have been reissued often enough over the last seven decades to make for discographical confusion. Read more
Jul 13, 2020
Vinyl Cave: "Nick of Time" by the James Hunter Six
The James Hunter Six nails a vintage R&B groove on their third Daptone album. Read more
Jul 9, 2020
Vinyl Cave: Dollar Bin Diving with Bonnie Owens, Barney Kessel, Norman Greenbaum, Slade, Cool Colonels, Possum
While the prices on many used records have continued to rise over the last decade, there is still plenty of fun to be had in the bargain bin for the adventurous listener. Read more
Jun 20, 2020
Vinyl Cave: Record Store Day and local store updates
Your favorite record store may be closed for shopping at the moment, but staff is there for your orders. And area stores are preparing for Record Store Day to become a three-Saturday fall event. Read more
May 12, 2020
Vinyl Cave: “Another Victim” by The Ultraviolet
Catching up on the backlog of purchased records uncovers an obscure 1980s Midwest pop gem. Read more
Apr 27, 2020
Vinyl Cave: "Wonderland" by Charles Mingus
The work of musical greats often is repackaged and retitled seemingly at random...and it turns out that is the case with this Charles Mingus album. Read more
Apr 15, 2020
12:00 PM
Vinyl Cave: “Shards: Pieces of the Mr. T Experience,” Vol. 1 and Vol. 2
Your intrepid reporter may have missed The Mr. T Experience band back in the day, but it’s never too late to catch up. Read more
Dec 26, 2019
12:00 PM
Vinyl Cave: "In Between Dreams Live" by The Residents and "Hardy Fox"
Madison-based Secret Records enters the universe of The Residents with a series of releases. Read more
Dec 10, 2019
4:19 PM
Bob Koch
Vinyl Cave: Dollar bin diving with George Russell, Pete Candoli, Brothers Four, Marty Marsala Band, Random, Top-Notchmen
It’s tougher to find gems in local bargain bins these days, but if you happen to arrive right about when the records go out some fun and out-there rarities can still be picked up for a song. Read more
Jan 2, 2019
5:06 PM
Vinyl Cave: New releases by Proud Parents, Dumb Vision, No Question
Madison garage-pop wunderkinds Proud Parents birth a second album, and two other local bands, punk supergroup Dumb Vision and hardcore outfit No Question, both release 7-inches. Read more
Jul 11, 2018
9:00 AM
Vinyl Cave: “The Dreams of Beasts Must Die” by United Teachers of Music
United Teachers of Music are more than up to the task of maintaining the Twin Cities legacy of jolly malevolence on the band’s new LP. Collectors also should get mentally prepared for Record Store Day and the St. Vinny’s record sale. Read more
Apr 19, 2018
10:47 AM
CANCELED: Mad with Power Fest
8/14-15, High Noon Saloon, with Seven Kingdoms, Lords of the Trident, Master Sword, Mind Maze, many more. Read more
Aug 14, 2020
CANCELED: Dane Dances
With Orquesta Salsoul del Mad, Eddie Butts Band, DJ Ace. Free. Read more
Aug 14, 2020
5:30 PM9:30 PM
ONLINE: Vote Ready
Concert webcast, with The War on Drugs, Waxahatchee, Kyp Malone, many others. Free, but must confirm voter registration: HeadCount.org/VoteReady. Read more
Aug 14, 2020
6:00 PM
