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Fête de Marquette is Madison’s premier summer festival, bringing the vibrant energy of French culture, live music, and community celebration to the city’s East Side. Hosted by the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, this free, family-friendly event transforms McPike Park into a lively gathering filled with world-class performances, fabulous food, refreshing drinks for all ages, and activities […]
Cash Box Kings is an American blues band specializing in Chicago-style blues from the 1940s and 50s. The Cash Box Kings at UW Union Terrace Music Friday, July 18, 20257 – 9pm Terrace at Memorial Union Free event Cash Box Kings is an American blues band specializing in Chicago-style blues from the 1940s and 50s. The Cash […]
Cherry & Jerry: Ragtime! The Back Porch Concert at The Nathaniel Dean House FOLK MUSIC, MUSIC, AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC, BLUES MUSIC, JAZZ MUSIC, PIANO July 24, Thursday at 7:00 PM Enjoy ragtime, early blues, jazz tunes, Scott Joplin, WC Handy and rare tunes of the era on piano and percussion!Read more on Happeningnext.com View other events at this venue Enjoy […]
Meleo ‘Blood’ Robinson’s Blues and Funk ReviewMeleo {Blood} Robinson, Vocals and guitar, is bringing his band to play funk, blues, and soul. Come to Cafe CODA and get your groove on! Meleo ‘Blood’ Robinson’s Blues and Funk Review
Johnny Chimes Louisianne’s New Orleans piano, Johnny Chimes, 5:30 pm Fridays. Free. Fridays @ 5:30PM — 7:30PM (CDT, UTC-05) Louisianne’s, 7000 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI Johnny Chimes on Facebook JOHNNY CHIMES. A man who has been referred to in the media as the “Emperor of Boogie-Woogie”, “Duke of the Honky-Tonk Piano” and a “musician’s musician”. Johnny Chimes began his career […]
The Jimmys | Black Earth Concerts in the Park About the event The Jimmys | Concerts in the Park | Black Earth, WI Known for having everyone in the crowd on their feet, The Jimmys are an award winning, high energy, 6-piece funky blues band with touring experience throughout the US, the Caribbean and Europe. […]
Jul 29, 2025 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Bill Roberts Combo Mason Lounge Free Jul 29, 2025 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Bill Roberts Combo Mason Lounge Free
McKiney James is equal parts old soul and modern man. Armed with an electric guitar and sharp songwriting chops, he breathes new life into classic sounds with “Working Class Blues,” a debut album that introduces his mix of American rock & roll, amplified soul, and raw rhythm & blues.
Paul Filipowicz East Side Club https://paulfilipowicz.com Paul Filipowicz, singer, songwriter, guitarist, harmonica. Born Chicago, IL March 24, 1950. He was raised in the Lockport, Ill. corn fields in the 1950’s. “My sisters played piano in church and of course we all sang there. About the only other music we could get was the radio.”
Jul 30, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Mark Croft & Jon Vriesacker Seminole Tap, Fitchburg
Johnny Chimes & the Natch’l Blues Band Fri, Aug 1 @ 4:00PM — 6:00PM (CDT, UTC-05) UW-Madison / Union Terrace, 800 Langdon St., Madison, WI Johnny & the band perform @ the storied Union Terrace—one of the best summer “hangouts” overlooking beautiful Lake Mendota… Don’t miss this show!! Johnny will not be at Louisianne’s this coming Friday… but his regular […]
Founded in 2014, the Bill Roberts Combo brings a tight, nuanced, and rhythmically powerful presentation to blues-jazz unlike anything you’ve heard before. The Combo performs both as an instrumental unit, and in a full band with a vocalist and other instrumentation, allowing the Combo to shine in many different kinds of events and venues. Bill […]
Westside Andy and Glen Davis Duo, Otto’s Restaurant & Bar Tuesdays at Otto’s Restaurant & Bar Westside Andy – Harmonica/VocalsMel Ford – Guitar/VocalsJimmy Voegeli – Keyboards/VocalsTony Menzer – BassSteve Dougherty – Drums/Back-up Vocals
Tyranena Brewing, Lake Mills, Saturday Aug. 30th Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo’s music is unwavering, filtering blues, soul, roots, and rock through a prism of emotional authenticity. What emerges isn’t a reinvention of the wheel, rather something undeniable, and the very definition of a force of nature. It’s real American music at its core and […]
Boo Mullarky Boo Mullarky is the amazing one-human jug band medicine show performing ragtime blues, old time, good time and Cajun tunes with foot percussion and guitars Free show, first & third Thursdays (on the patio weather permitting).
The Jimmys and special guest Tracy Nelson Toffler’s Pub & Grill Tracy Nelson is an American country and blues singer. She has been involved in the recording of over 20 albums in her recording career, which started in 1965.
Waukesha Rotary BluesFest 2025Annual Waukesha Rotary Club event, 1-10 pm, 8/8-9, Naga-Waukee Park, Delafield. $40/day ($65 weekend). Madison’s Too Sick Charlie will be on stage Saturday August 9th at 1 pm Waukesha Rotary Annual Bluesfest Lineup Friday, August 8, 2025 1:00 pm EXTRA – ROCKONSIN 2025 FINALIST 2:30 pm […]
Founded in 2014, the Bill Roberts Combo brings a tight, nuanced, and rhythmically powerful presentation to blues-jazz unlike anything you’ve heard before. The Combo performs both as an instrumental unit, and in a full band with a vocalist and other instrumentation, allowing the Combo to shine in many different kinds of events and venues. Bill […]
Charlie Parr, Edgewater Hotel August 8 Friday About Charlie Parr Charlie Parr is an American country blues musician. Born in Austin, Minnesota, he spent part of his childhood in Hollandale before starting his music career in Duluth. His influences include Charlie Patton, Bukka White, Reverend Gary Davis, Dave Van Ronk, Mississippi John Hurt, and his […]
Pyramid Event Center Great club in beautiful Lake Mills. Always a great time! https://paulfilipowicz.com Paul Filipowicz, singer, songwriter, guitarist, harmonica. Born Chicago, IL March 24, 1950. He was raised in the Lockport, Ill. corn fields in the 1950’s. “My sisters played piano in church and of course we all sang there. About the only other […]
Tate & the 008 Band https://tateandthe008band.com/ LAKE MARION CONCERT SERIES Hosted by: The Mazomanie Music Conservancy Concerts start at 6 pm. August 5 – Strings To Roam- Bluegrass August 12-Tate & the 008 Blues Band https://tateandthe008band.com/ August 19-The Few+The Many-New Age August 26 – Wrenclaw – Folk Rock Food will be sold by the Vessel […]
Robert Cray Band at the Barrymore In 1985, Cray collaborated with Albert Collins and Johnny Copeland on the album “Showdown!”, which won him his first Grammy Award. His 1986 album, “Strong Persuader,” was a significant commercial success, featuring the hit single “Smoking Gun,” which broadened his appeal beyond traditional blues audiences and earned him another Grammy.
