Dewey Nicks
At age 81, famed trumpeter and record mogul Herb Alpert has released a new rump-shaking album. He stops by the Stoughton Opera House on Oct. 14 with his longtime partner and soulmate, vocalist Lani Hall.
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Kent Sweitzer
The Madison Bach Musicians kicked off their fall season with strong program titled “English Renaissance and Baroque.” There’s one more chance to catch the excellent and unusual concert, Oct. 9 at Holy Wisdom Monastery. more
Oct 8, 2016 3:25 PM MUSIC
Listen to tracks from artists playing shows we're excited about in Madison during the week of Oct. 6-12, 2016. more
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Jimi Giannatti
With 23 years of recording and touring behind them, the members of Jimmy Eat World still have some surprises in store in their soon-to-be-released ninth album, “Integrity Blues.” The emo-pop-punk pioneers are at the Barrymore Theatre on Oct. 11. more
Oct 4, 2016 12:08 PM MUSIC
Doug Bradley and Craig Werner, authors of “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” will read at a live concert to benefit Pinney Library. The concert features tunes from the Vietnam era from Sean Michael Dargan and the Back in the World Band. more
Sep 29, 2016 4:55 PM MUSIC
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The Mowgli's perform an intimate Isthmus Live Session at the Isthmus offices on September 25, 2016 more
Sep 27, 2016 8:51 AM Isthmus Live Sessions
KT Tunstall performs an intimate Isthmus Live Session at the Isthmus offices on September 23, 2016 more
Sep 26, 2016 4:36 PM Isthmus Live Sessions
Chris Hynes
Madison Symphony Orchestra’s season opener on Friday featured superbly realized Holst set to a distractingly irrelevant NASA video, plus works by Enescu and Corigliano. It will be repeated Sept. 24 (8 pm) and Sept. 25 (2:30 pm). more
Sep 24, 2016 8:00 AM MUSIC
The name wasn’t meant to stick, but Phat Phunktion sure has. The horn-driven funksters don’t play out much these days, but they will celebrate a 20-year reunion at the High Noon Saloon on Oct. 7. more
Sep 22, 2016 5:00 AM MUSIC
Jeff Castelaz, KT Tunstall’s manager, has his own tragic story, losing a son to cancer. The former Wisconsinite moved to LA, and became president of Elektra Records. Now he’s using his connections for good. more
Sep 21, 2016 4:47 PM MUSIC
Gina Bower
Catherine Capellaro talks to Brandon Beebe, the local phenom behind Purple Veins, the Prince tribute playing the Majestic Theatre on Sept. 24. more
Sep 21, 2016 3:00 PM MUSIC
Formed by two former members of Trip Shakespeare, Twilight Hours hits Stoughton Opera House on Sept. 21. Aaron Conklin talks to Matt Wilson about the band’s debut album, “Black Beauty.” more
Sep 20, 2016 12:52 PM MUSIC 2 Comments
Tom Oxley
Scottish pop-rocker KT Tunstall hit a rough patch after a divorce and death in the family. Now she’s back and feeling inspired, writes Aaron R. Conklin. She hits the Barrymore Theatre on Sept. 23. more
Sep 20, 2016 11:03 AM MUSIC
Barry Lewis
A new first-chair violin adds energy and exuberance to the Ancora String Quartet. The ensemble launched its season at the First Unitarian Society on Sept. 17. more
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Ben Rouse
The psychedelic glam-pop circus known as of Montreal is rolling into Madison on Sept. 20. Isthmus speaks to the band’s iconic founder and artistic visionary, Kevin Barnes. more
Sep 15, 2016 5:00 AM MUSIC
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