It’s another “Pop-Up Party” on Wed June 26, 6-8 pm. Chris Powers performs 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The Atwood (formerly Mr Roberts) is yet another nice, new tavern and music venue on Madison’s East side, owned by the same folks that operate Chief’s Tavern. They’ve created a nicely refurbished, updated space ideal for The 89.9 […]
22nd Annual WORT Block Party
Come celebrate the 22nd Annual WORT Block Party and 16th Annual No Crap on Tap on Sunday May 19th from 11 am to 7 pm on the 200 Block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Enjoy a beer garden and live music. There will also be children’s activities, food from around the world, art and […]
The Acoustic Charlies on Mud Acres
Local trio The Acoustic Charlies stopped by Mud Acres to visit with Chris Powers and play a few tunes live in the WORT studio on Friday, April 19. Enjoy this encore performance!
Tiny’s Tap House Wins ChiliOcracy 5
The People Have Spoken It was a great day for chili. A little rainy, but not too cold. WORT fans filled the Harmony Bar and sampled some great chili. We want to thank our musical guests once again, The Ad Hoc String Band! Restaurants competed for the title “Supreme Commander of Chili” and your votes […]
Old Tin Can String Band Kicks Off WORT Block Party May 20
The Old Tin Can String Band will be the first to hit the stage at 11 am to kick off the WORT Block Party on Sunday May 20. The band started in 2006 when ace fiddler Shauncey Ali tapped WORT’s own Chris Powers to sing and play a multitude of instruments (mandolin, bouzouki, guitar, etc.) for […]
Jerry Douglas Interviewed on Mud Acres
In advance of his appearance at the Majestic Theater tonight (Tuesday August 22) legendary dobro player Jerry Douglas chatted with Chris Powers on Mud Acres. Jerry talks about his early years, who he played his first show with in Madison as well as the band he assembled for his latest record.
