The Ben Ferris Octet is an 8-piece band based out of Madison WI, playing music from 1920-Now with the sound of a big band and the clarity of a trio Nick Bartell, Jon Hoel, Luke Busch, saxophones Paul Dietrich, trumpet Darren Sterud, trombone Dave Stoler, keys Ben Ferris, bass Michael Koszewski, drums Nuggernaut is a […]
FREE Dance at Olin Park Pavilion: Madison TANGO Society
Join Friends of Olin-Turville (F.O.O.T.) for an evening of Argentine passion with the Madison TANGO Society. This FREE dance is on Tuesday, September 3rd, from 6 to 8 PM in the historic Olin Park pavilion. There will be demonstration and instruction. You can just watch or join in – no partner required to learn. And […]
New Music That Grows On You!
New releases are going to start slowing down in December, so here’s your chance to review what you want to put on your holiday wish and gift lists. Count on WORT to always bring you the best new rock, blues, jazz, world, electronic, heavy music and much, much more to help you make your decisions! […]
FOOT-Loose FREE Dances in Olin Park Pavilion
Enjoy four FREE evenings of dance in the historic Olin Park pavilion this September. Come to learn or just to watch – no partner or experience required. All dances run from 6 to 8 PM, and are inside the pavilion, so they go on rain or shine. Here’s the line-up: THURSDAY, September 6th: Madison Scottish […]
International Party Exchange w/ DJ B-Kem
Don’t miss this special event coming to Madison every 1st Friday of the month at Nomad World Pub! DJ B-KEM will be mixing the hottest Afrobeats, Dancehall, Latin, Reggae, Soca, Top 40 and more!! * FREE ENTRY * FREE Street and Lot Parking * Music Starts at 10PM * Open to Public * 21+ * […]
Latest Charts for Rock, World, Jazz & more!
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 […]