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

Venue Change: The Decemberists Move On Up

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 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

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 [...]

Just Announced: Ingrid Michaelson

Ingrid Michaelson returns to Madison!
Saturday, October 24 Barrymore Theatre, tickets on sale here

Music News Recap: Meeting of the Minds

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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The folks at Rolling Stone got the ball rolling for this holiday weekend with a mini 4th of July playlist, with readers contributing their own additions.  Tell us [...]

Last Week’s Shows: Live Vids & Local Coverage

Couldn’t make it to the show?  Want to re-live the love?  We’ve got concert vids and more of Blind Pilot, The Ditty Bops, The Detroit Cobras, The Rural Alberta Advantage, and Au Revoir Simone in Madison.

It’s True- Cafe Montmartre Closed

Although we are not at liberty to release details at this point we can officially confirm that Cafe Montmartre has closed.  The sign on the door cites repairs however there are no current plans for a re-opening.

Tonight’s Set Details: White Rabbits

Hey White Rabbits fans.  Here’s a rough schedule of what’s going down tonight (Jun 30) at the High Noon.
Doors @ 8:00 pm

Canasta @ 9:00 pm

The Subjects @ 10:00 pm

White Rabbits @ 11:00 pm
If you still need tickets, grab ‘em here. Read the Decider’s recommendation here.  We hope to see you at the show!

Pop Goes Pop

I never saw Michael Jackson in concert, so I have no idea what it’s like seeing his precision and spectacle in person. For many of us who came of age during the 80s, Michael was king of our imagination, and cassette tapes, music videos, and Captain EO were our most accessible means of witness.