Jess Anderson, one of WORT’s original music hosts, passed away at the end of January. Many long-time DJs fondly remember Jess for his musical knowledge, activism and sparkling personality. Some of our current volunteers wrote about Jess’ participation at the station. Jess Anderson May 17, 1935 – January 24, 2021 (photos of Jess provided by Token […]
Madison’s Sister Cities
Today, we’re talking about Madison’s Sister Cities. Host Bert Zipperer speaks with Madison businessman, activist, and former City Council member Ricardo Gonzalez. You might know him as the owner of the much-beloved The Cardinal Bar, or from his work with the Madison-Camaguey Sister City Association. Later in the hour, we also speak with Barb Olson […]
Change of venue
We’re not even three months into 2017, and already this year has brought so much change to the landscape of music venues in Madison. First, the Cardinal Bar, which has long been an essential place for jazz and electronic music in Madison, was sold, closed at the end of January, and is now in the process […]
Compact Deluxe opens for VO5 at WORT benefit Friday night
WORT supporters get to experience a new retro-sounding group, Compact Deluxe, at the Cardinal Bar Salutes WORT benefit on Friday, November 27th. The keyboard-driven trio open for campy disco act VO5 at our post-Thanksgiving dance party. Suggested donation for this special event is $10. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. Compact Deluxe co-founder Tim Consequence […]
Friday 8pm, the Cardinal Bar and VO5 Salute WORT’s 40th
Join the Cardinal Bar and VO5 Friday, November 27th @ 8pm for a dance party to benefit WORT Community Radio, as WORT celebrates 40 years of broadcasting. Dance off that turkey dinner at the bird! Compact Deluxe will be the opening act. Dance off that Turkey Dinner at the Bird!! Suggested donation: $10
