True Endeavors Presents…

a music zine full of the stuff we love! We’ve got live concert photos, lots of free tickets, totally legal downloads, artist interviews, tour news, and oh yeah, shows all over this Mad City. Pull up a chair and hit us up with your musings- we’re glad you stopped by.

Monday Concert Connection: Ye Olde Ninety Sevens

Old 97s

Rhett Miller’s no stranger to Madison.  The sometime solo alt-country songsmith last captivated fans in our fine city back in February, and this time he’s returning with his band in tow.  Don’t miss The Old 97s when they play The Barrymore next Tuesday!

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Music News Recap: With More mp3s! Good For Your Health!

What’s been going on in the world of music lately? Read on to get the scoop on your favorite artists, and start some discussion about current music-related events!

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Richard Hell

Richard Hell has “repaired” The Voidoids’ second album, Destiny Street, and is set to release his new and (hopefully) improved efforts on September 1st.

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Last Call! Black Francis Ticket Giveaway

Black Francis

You might know Black Francis as Frank Black, “that one guy” from The Pixies, 1/2 of Grand Duchy, Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV, or…well…the list goes on.  The moniker of the hour isn’t important; the man, his music, and his influence on the alternative/indie rock scene is.  We at True Endeavors are extremely excited to present Black Francis’ show this Saturday at the High Noon Saloon.  If you haven’t picked up your tickets to see this living legend yet, we’re offering a free pair of spots on the guest list to a lucky blog reader.

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Videos of the Radio Star: Music Movies We Love

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Music is an art form that has managed to transcend the realm of exclusively audible expression.  True, we’ll always adore our albums–”the songs that made you smile/And the songs that made you cry/When you lay in awe/On the bedroom floor”–but there is still so much to be said for those complimenting tributes we enjoy in film. Read on to discover some of our favorite music-related movies that are essential viewing for sonic freaks and geeks.  What would you add to our list?

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Venue Change: The Decemberists Move On Up

Decemberists

Just a quick note for you Decemberists fans:  their August 5th show with Heartless Bastards has been moved from The Orpheum to Overture Hall.  Tickets purchased for The Orpheum, before the venue change was made will be honored at Overture Hall.  If you still need tickets to the show, you can purchase them here.

Just Announced: Brandi Carlile, Monotonix

brandi-carlile3668BRANDI CARLILE
The Give Up The Ghost Traveling Show
with special guest Angel Taylor
Monday, September 21, 7:30pm
Barrymore Theatre
Tickets: $20 adv $25 dos
All Ages
Tickets On Sale at the Barrymore this Friday July 10 at 10am

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MONOTONIX…

the most exciting rock band on the planet, returns to High Noon
Thursday, October 1, 10pm
with special guest Turbo Fruits
Tickets: $15 adv and dos
Ages: 18+

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here.

Artists You Should Know: The Celebrated Workingman

Celebrated Workingman

Milwaukee’s Celebrated Workingman is quickly becoming one of the most…err…celebrated bands from that other fine lakeside city.  You may have already enjoyed a soulful indie popgasm at their High Noon Saloon show with The Rural Alberta Advantage last month (see video below).  Want more?  You got it.  The band’s own Mark Waldoch will be opening up this Saturday’s Black Francis show.  Read on to find out why you won’t want to miss this one!

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Monday Concert Connection: Power Pop Rocks

Hope you all had a brilliant 4th of July weekend! With the smell of burgers on the grill and beautiful explosions in the sky, it finally feels like summer. But what would summer be without that perfect sunny soundtrack? Well now we’ve got that too! Read on to find out how you can win tickets to an acoustic performance from power pop kings Fountains of Wayne, and get the scoop on one of the most anticipated shows of the season: the Pixies own Black Francis!

Fountains Of Wayne

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Just Announced: Ingrid Michaelson

Ingrid Michaelson Concert Barrymore Theater Madison WI

Ingrid Michaelson returns to Madison!

Saturday, October 24 Barrymore Theatre, tickets on sale here