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 […]
Mr. Chair with Special Guests Dave Cooper and Chris Bucheit
Madison-based Mr. Chair are joined by Dave Cooper (Trumpet) and Chris Bucheit (Guitar) for a night of genre-blending original music. Mr. Chair’s affinity for collaboration with astonishing artists means no two shows are alike. Don’t miss this incredible night of music! ————————————- Mr. Chair looks like a jazz quartet, sounds sometimes like a rock group, […]
Warm Glow Studios: Hypheria EP Release
Local Madison band Hypheria is hosting an EP release show in conjunction with Warm Glow Studios on November 9th at Yahara Bay Distillers. The event begins at 6:30pm and will feature performances from Hypheria (funk/jazz), RJ Halstead (acoustic/folk), and White Bush Unicorn (psych/rock). There is no admission fee for the event. The recording, mixing, and […]
Fareed Haque & His Funk Bros
Renowned jazz, world, classical and funk guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque will bring his “Funk Bros”, the acoustic line up of Haque’s MathGames ensemble, to North Street Cabaret. Haque has made a name for himself playing with Joe Zawinal, Paquito D’Rivera, Sting and Billy Cobham, as a leader, and a co-leader for 10 years with Garaj […]
Musicians For WORT Sat. July 14 at Harmony Bar!
Join us for a Musicians For WORT benefit at the Harmony Bar on Saturday July 14 featuring The Civil Engineers and Swamp Thing! Swamp Thing was a mid-80s Madison band known for playing danceable songs about animals, food, banana republics, and beautiful communists. Fronted by WORT’s own Jonathan Zarov (host of the Friday 8 O’Clock […]
Wurk & The Earthlings
Wurk is a six-piece funk fusion band striving to bring musical complexity and irresistible grooves to the forefront of the Madison music scene. The Earthlings are Madison’s musical collective that brings eras of electronic sonic rock together with a laid back psychedelic indie emphasis, euphoric space, and positive vibrations from the 60’s, early 70’s, and […]