Following their blistering AtwoodFest set this past July, Minneapolis-based funk sorcerer Jaedyn James and her eight-piece backing band The Hunger are set to invigorate those attending the 43rd annual WORT Birthday Bash at High Noon Saloon this upcoming Sunday, December 9th. While the expansive outfit has only released a handful of raw, soul-drenched tracks online, their regional touring, entry […]
West of Mars
West of Mars performs with special opening guest T.B.A. West of Mars is a brand new original Americana, Indie, Soul-Folk band out of Madison, Wisconsin. Soul-Crafted Lyrics. Dynamic and expressive grooves. Multi-instrumentalists and vocalists. Guitars, Violin, keyboard, Accordion, Harmonica, 6 string electric bass, and drums/percussion. Mindful and progressive messages. $5 suggested donation
20th Annual WORT Block Party
WORT’s 20th Annual Block Party is rapidly approaching! Be sure to mark your calendars for Sunday, May 21st and plan to head up to the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The party starts at 11 am and the fun continues until 7 pm. As always, there will be a wide variety of live music, children’s […]
The People Brothers Band Bring Rhythm & Soul To The 2017 Block Pa...
The People Brothers Band is an 8-piece Rhythm & Soul powerhouse whose only desire is to get you moving on the dance floor. Since they formed in 2009 they’ve been doing just that, and they have the record to prove it. They won a MAMA (Madison Area Music Award) in 2013 for Blues Album & Blues […]
Wax Tailor sews up WORT’s Music Charts for the week of Nov. 7
This week, Wax Tailor tops both the RPM chart and our overall top 30. Local heroes Squarewave debut at #3 with their new release on Artisinal Records. We have debuts by Moby, Conor Oberst, Pretenders, Weyes Blood, Deap Vally, Sam Evian, Shovels & Rope and Bob Weir on the T30. John Moulder and Charlie Hunter […]
Welcoming Kandace Springs
I had the great opportunity to welcome Kandace Springs to Madison before her upcoming show on Wednesday, August 17th at the Majestic Theater. Kandace and I took time to discuss when she knew she was about to “make it” in the business. Being provided great opportunities from her father, a legendary sessions singer from Nashville, […]