Music
Isthmus Picks Playlist: Oct. 10-17
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The twain shall meet
Folk veteran Tracy Nelson and classical blues pioneer Corky Siegel perform a special blend of blues and classical at the North Street Cabaret on Oct. 11. Read more
Carla Richmond Coffing
On the road again
Anna Vogelzang, who made her mark on the music scene during her eight years in Madison, is out with a new album, “Beacon,” harnessing the talents of her newfound L.A. collaborators. Read more
Soaring in space
The duo ghostar finds new dimensions in its debut album, “Swelling.” The listener may achieve a feeling of weightlessness when sampling the band’s confident debut. Read more
AMY STOCKLEIN
Found sound
Joe Willie Smith believes everyone can be an artist and finds everyday objects musical. With a little help from his new friends, he created an instrument from objects found at Promega’s campus. Read more
Isthmus Picks Playlist: Oct. 3-10
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Philip Ashby
Engaging all the senses
With state-of-the art acoustics and visual treats everywhere the new Hamel Music Center is a crown jewel for the UW-Madison campus. And, no thanks to the Wisconsin legislature, it was all built from private donations. Read more
Madison's pop guitar queen
At just 21, guitarist Raine Stern has already been gigging four days a week and wowing festival audiences around the state. Watch out for her. Read more
Isthmus Picks Playlist: Sept. 26-Oct. 3
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Isthmus Picks Playlist: Sept. 19-26
Listen to a curated list of tracks from artists playing shows in Madison this week. Read more
John Michael
Ode to an outsider
Marielle Allschwang, a talented indie musician, creates a multimedia tribute to the late Mary Nohl, a talented and misunderstood Milwaukee artist. Read more
Alex Tome
Songs from Cabo Verde and beyond
This year’s Madison World Music Festival includes Lucibela, a young superstar from Cabo Verde. Read more
Kelly Avenson
Comfort music
In the wrong hands, Katie Dahl’s new album, “Wildwood,” could become a cliche. But instead it’s fresh and homey, and the tracks are filled with Nashville pros. Read more
Isthmus Picks Playlist: Sept. 12-19
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Rocking the concert hall
See Overture’s “Mighty Klais” in action at Madison Symphony Orchestra’s organ-focused concerts. The season kicks off on Sept. 11 with the Trinity Choir of Cambridge. Read more
Jazz ambassadors
BlueStem Jazz is a new Madison organization aiming to nurture Madison’s growing jazz scene. Read more
Anya Kubilus
Sonic experiments
Mr. Chair, a quartet led by UW Madison trombone professor Mark Hetzler, aims to play “beyond the category.” The group releases a two-hour album on CD and vinyl Sept. 5 at the Majestic. Read more
Isthmus Picks Playlist: Sept. 5-12
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International flavor
It’s tough to categorize the music of the Jake Victor 5tet — maybe jazz is close enough. And most of the group’s young players met at one of Europe’s leading jazz schools in Amsterdam. Read more
Sarah Decker
Fall Music Preview
Madison venues, from massive to tiny, are hosting memorable concerts this winter and fall. Isthmus’ music writers teamed up to share their favorite picks. Read more
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