Music
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Hot Like Mars, Ratboys to headline 2025 Orton Park Festival
The festival runs from Friday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Aug. 31, with night one serving as family night featuring the annually anticipated apparance of Cycropia dance troupe. This will be the 60th annual episode of the party.
Tommy Washbush
Office of rock
Don’t be misled by the location of Wilder Deitz’s School for Creative Music. He has turned a former therapy office near the Dane County airport into a collection of cozy practice spaces.
Jun 10, 2025
Zak Stowe
From Mozart to Motown
A new Madison-penned opera. One of the best-selling rock albums of all time. And Beethoven’s Fifth. Who could ask for more?
Jun 6, 2025
Alysse Gafkjen
I’m With Her delves into connection, remembrance and what lies ahead
The group's sophomore album ‘Wild and Clear and Blue,’ released May 9, flirts with folk, bluegrass and Americana in a manner both fresh and timeless.
May 30, 2025
MNA/Leslie Amsterdam
Yuma Abe, Gully Boys, Miles Nielsen headline 2025 Marquette Waterfront Festival
Two music stages featuring an eclectic mix of local acts combined with regional, national and even international performers.
Apr 16, 2025
Beau Meyer
Upcoming at the UW-Madison School of Music: Sondheim and Bach
Sondheim’s A Little Night Music is a perfect choice for the Opera’s spring production. And upcoming in April the School of Music welcomes cellist/composer Andrew Yee.
Mar 11, 2025
Kent Sweitzer
Two orchestras, two choirs, one massive ‘Passion’ from Madison Bach Musicians
“Technically, the Passion should fall apart, but it doesn’t,†says Trevor Stephenson, Madison Bach Musicians’ artistic director.
Mar 10, 2025
Jess Michaels
The Lilies of the Midwest usher in St. Patrick’s Day
On March 16 the Lilies will host a St. Patrick’s Day dance party and album release at the Bur Oak. Cat’s Ceili is the name of the new album.
Mar 9, 2025
8:00 AM
Up-and-coming hip-hop at UW Memorial Union
With a small setting and curated list of performers, UW Memorial Union’s Black Box Sessions should appeal to both super fans and those new to the genre.
Jan 8, 2025
8:00 AM
Elizabeth Miranda
Do not wait
Founding member Kelcey Ayer is joining Local Natives for the final leg of their Time Will Wait For No One, But I’ll Wait For You tour, which stops in Madison at The Sylvee Nov. 23.
Nov 15, 2024
2:30 PM
‘The Foe and the Fallen’ vinyl release and on stage at the Bur Oak
On Nov. 9, ‘The Foe and the Fallen: Songs from the Greatest War’ will be released on vinyl in a special program with early and late shows at The Bur Oak.
Nov 4, 2024
10:00 AM
David James Swanson
Jack White to play 'secret' show in Madison
Tickets go on sale at 1 p.m. for High Noon Saloon concert on Oct. 24.
Oct 24, 2024
12:41 PM
Josh Goleman
The National will celebrate 25 years at Breese Stevens
Two new albums in 2023 and concerts around the world by the veteran rock band.
Sep 14, 2024
6:09 AM
Drag Brunch
Madonna vs. Gaga theme, with Loretta Love Lee, Mercedes Benzova, Venezia Sodi and Wynter Da Bratt Sodi, music by DJ Nick Nice, 9:30 am or 1 pm. $31.65-$18.99 (does not include brunch).
Jul 27, 2025
1:00 PM
