Neko Case (pictured) is riding high on charts across the country & straight into Madison Fri July 6 at Breese Stevens Field with Ray LaMontagne. Other chart debuts this include locals Proud Parents on the recently-relocated to Madison Dirtnap Records label, Angelique Kidjo‘s Benin-flavored tribute to the Talking Heads album Remain in Light, and if you haven’t […]
Grrrls to the Front!
A cursory glance at documentary filmmaker Sam Dunn‘s “Heavy Metal Family Tree” reveals a familiar, tiring, and altogether incorrect assumption: only cis-gendered men create anything of merit. From the exclusion of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a black woman who practically invented rock ‘n’ roll, to the complete omission of the riot grrrl movement, Dunn’s “family tree” overlooks the […]
The Posies Live from the WORT Studios
Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow, the founders of veteran indie rock band The Posies, stopped by the WORT studios on Sunday, June 23 to play an acoustic set ahead of their show that night at the High Noon Saloon. The band is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a worldwide tour featuring many of their ’90s “alternative” […]
Wheelhouse Featured at East Side Club “Music on the Lake” ...
Madison-based Wheelhouse plays some 220 bluegrass gigs a year around the country. Their next gig, Thursday June 28, 6-9pm, happily coincides with the next WORT 89.9 Social Club, where you can meet many of your favorite WORT volunteers, on-air and off-air, at the East Side Club on the shores of lovely Lake Monona. The show […]
Who Doesn’t Want A Beach House?
Summer’s here, along with visions of trips, vacations and outdoor fun! Can’t go sun yourself on a sandy shore? Try the next best thing: listen to wonderful music curated by our knowledgeable, passionate DJs. Here’s what’s getting the most love from WORT hosts during the past week. Just close your eyes, kick back and listen, […]
Exclusive Videos Live from Blue Ox Festival!
Red-winged blackbirds sing back up for Pert’ Near Sandstone, Them Coulee Boys, Charlie Parr, Trout Steak Revival, Laska, and White Iron Band in this exclusive look behind the scenes at 2017’s Blue Ox Music Festival!! See and hear all six videos by clicking here. Video: Austin Duerst, Peter Allen Audio: Peter Allen Edited: Peter Allen Special […]
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