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TUES. MAY 21, 2013

THE LAST BIG SHOW OF THE SEASON!!!!

MATT MURCHISON MUTINY  7pm

--virtuoso euphonium player from Pennsylvania / quirky and humorous compositions

WOOK  8PM

--One of Madison's foremost Electronica/Jam-Bands

At The Brink Lounge

701 E. Washington, Madison, WI

$5-10 sliding-scale cover

 

 

Entries in folk (36)

Tuesday
Feb052013

Episode 276 - Freedy Johnston

After Rolling Stone and Spin hailed his 1992 release, “Can You Fly” a masterpiece, its success led to a major label deal with Elektra (produced by Butch Vig), for whom Johnston released “This Perfect World in 1994, which included his breakthrough hit, “Bad Reputation”.  Other critically acclaimed albums followed and critics have continue to praise Johnston effusively, solidifying his reputation as one of the finest and most singular voices in the singer-songwriter genre.  Splitting his time between NYC and Madison, you may have caught Freedy in past years in rare Madison shows with Garbage alums, Butch Vig and Doug Erikson and Madison main-stays James “Pie Cown, Bill “Stick” Bielefeld and Jay Moran in their clandestine cover-band, The Know-It-All-Boyfriends.

www.freedyjohnston.com


Tuesday
Feb052013

Episode 275 - Adam James Sorensen

 

Returning to his native home, Chicago, was the catalyst for his newly released sol debut, “Midwest”, which features a highly seasoned group of musicians including violist Eyvind Kant (Bill Frisell, Beck), multi-instrumentalist Mark Spencer (Son Volt), cellist Christopher Hoffman (Henry Threadgill), Seattle singer-songwriter Rachel Harrington and mandolin legend Don Stiernberg.

http://www.adamjamessorensen.com/

 

 

 


Tuesday
Dec182012

Episode 274 - Micah Olsan & the OCD Big Band

Micah Olsan & the OCD Big Band is an indie folk ensemble that likes to explore as much musical territory as possible. You'll hear bits of jazz and funk and world music interwoven through any given set.

http://www.reverbnation.com/micaholsan

Tuesday
Dec182012

Episode 273 - Zachary Scot Johnson

Singer-Songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson

http://www.zacharyscotjohnson.com/

 


Tuesday
Dec042012

Episode 272 - Lucas Cates Band

The multi-award winning Lucas Cates Band is back!   These guys deliver a powerful acoustic set.

http://www.lucascates.com/index.html


Tuesday
Dec042012

Episode 271 - Arkan

Arkadiy ARKAN Yushin is guitarist-virtuoso of American-European musical background, a master of several guitar styles.

http://www.arkanmusic.com/

Tuesday
Nov062012

Episode 266 - Field & James

Local group Field & James (Field Stark and James Eisele) recently released a new recording, I Get the Best of You.

http://fieldandjames.com/

 

 

Tuesday
Nov062012

Episode 265 - Brandon Beebe

An active and exciting new songwriter on the Madison and WI scenes, Brandon Beebe was the recent recipient of a 2012 Madison Music Award for "Best New Artist". "Gently finger-picked acoustic guitar and vocals are deceptive; a close listen reveals layers of delicate sounds that are simply a joy to delve into. At times he can seem much older than his years. His lyrics are deeply felt and bear the mark of someone who has a lifetime of experiences to draw from." (Rick Tvedt / Local Sounds Magazine)


 


Tuesday
Oct302012

Episode 261 - Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman

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Karen and Pete graced our show a couple years back and we've never quite recovered...not sure we want to.  This soulful folk duo played another great show.  Enjoy!

 

 

 


Tuesday
Oct162012

Episode 260 - Whiskey Farm

Great local folk rock band Whiskey Farm plays their well crafted songs including beautiful harmonies and skilled musicians.

http://thewhiskeyfarm.com/

 

 


Tuesday
Sep182012

Episode 258 - Dan Hazlett

Superb guitarist, songwriter and storyteller Dan Hazlett.

http://danhazlett.com/

 

 

 

Tuesday
Sep042012

Episode 255 - Ernie Hendrickson

Hendrickson's new record, "Walking With Angels", produced by Bo Ramsey (Greg Brown, Lucinda Williams) spent 25 weeks in the Top 20 on Roots Music Report's Folk charts and is in regular rotation at nearly 100 stations across the country including Nashville's award-winning WSM-AM "The Legend".

http://www.erniehendrickson.com/

 

 

 

Tuesday
Sep042012

Episode 254 - Colin O’Brien

After spending the the past year in Nashville, Milwaukee singer-songwriter Colin O'Brien has a new CD called "After A Song", featuring some of Nashville's finest musicians.

colingobrien.com

 

 


Tuesday
May292012

Episode 251 - Safety Last

Safety Last! is a 4-piece acoustic ensemble, performing "Sophisticated Western Swing & Old-School Jazz."

 

 


Tuesday
May152012

Episode 250 - Oak Street Ramblers

Though their influences hail from much further south, the Oak Street Ramblers call home the East Side of Madison, WI. A bluegrass band in the tradition of Flatt and Scruggs, Jimmy Martin, and Hazel Dickens, the Oak Street Ramblers specialize in bluegrass stompers, classic country weepers, and originals that, lyrical content aside, wouldn't sound out of place at a barn dance circa 1954.

http://www.reverbnation.com/theoakstreetramblers

 

 


Tuesday
May152012

Episode 249 - The Melon Heads

They play all original music from their heart and souls. An acoustic groove. A modern sound on old instruments. High energy banjo and guitar with deep, thought-provoking lyrics with a conscience.

http://www.reverbnation.com/themelonheads

 

 


Tuesday
May082012

Episode 248 - Patchouli

Sparkling acoustic sounds and powerful contagious chemistry, Patchouli’s down-to-earth, hopeful songwriting is “New American Folk” blending elements of folk, pop, flamenco and jazz with world beat rhythms. Their sound has been described as “the harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel meet the guitar brilliance of the Gipsy Kings. After 12 years of non-stop touring and the release of their 15th CD, "Terra Guitarra: Dragonfly", Patchouli has truly earned the title, “the hardest working folk duo in America”.

http://www.patchouli.net/

 

 


Tuesday
May082012

Episode 247 - Kivi & Pray

Thomas Kivi and Sarah Pray are Wisconsin-raised songwriters who met in the Minneapolis springtime. A Hank Williams song sung on the back porch turned into a folk/country duo eager to travel. Kivi & Pray covered 10,000 miles over the next two years as they toured in Europe and the U.S. Their new duo live EP, "Winter in Decatur" is available as a digital download.

kivipray.bandcamp.com/

 

 

 
Tuesday
May012012

Episode 246 - Piper Road String Band

Born into the age of rock & roll but influenced by live performances of Doc Watson and Bill Monroe and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's seminal "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" in the early 1970's, they put away the electric amps and guitars and developed a unique acoustic/bluegrass style. A truly iconic Wisconsin band for almost four decades, we're thrilled to finally have them on MTL!

http://piperroad.com/


 

Tuesday
May012012

Episode 245 - Jamie-Sue Seal & John Latini

"Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini put together musical shows that go way beyond hipster folk. Exceptional musicianship com- bined with enormous wit and engaging showmanship, they are the real deal." Michael Curths concert Pro- moter, Ann Arbor Michigan

smokinsleddogrecords.com/_latini__seal__duo/