“We’re Still In Wisconsin”: An Interview With Fountains Of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger

Even in a decade where pop music as a whole has been falling off a barstool into topics of absolute partying and crunkage, Fountains of Wayne has consistently separated themselves from the norm by creating songs that are as poignant as they are humorous. With their latest album, Sky Full of Holes, the band delivers [...]

Great Shows, Great Music and Great Vibes – An Interview with Chris Pandolfi of The Infamous Stringdusters

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking to Chris Pandolfi, banjo player for The Infamous Stringdusters who will be playing the High Noon Saloon in just a few short hours. The Infamous Stringdusters are an innovative bluegrass band with an eclectic background that comes together to create a genuine and one-of-a-kind sound. I was [...]

Madison’s A.V. Club Chats With Sage Francis

In anticipation of his Madison performance at the High Noon Saloon tomorrow evening, Sage Francis, one of modern hip hop’s sharpest wits, took time to chat with the A.V. Club‘s Austin Duerst about everything from books and beards to violence and vids. Check out the interview here, and don’t forget to grab your tickets to [...]

Got A Question For Sage Francis? Let’s Hear It!

Sage Francis fans, listen up!  Got a question that you’ve been dying to ask one of hip hop’s most respected wordsmiths?  Head on over to our Facebook Page between now and Friday, February 10 and post your queries as directed.  If yours is chosen, we’ll get some answers for you, straight from the man himself! [...]

Who’s Running The Show: An Interview With High Noon Saloon’s Cathy Dethmers

Interview by Shelley Peckham When I was a kid, visits to 701 East Washington Avenue were not what they are today. Before it became one of the coolest music venues in town, the space was occupied by The Buy & Sell Shop, where I spent countless hours reluctantly trolling behind my parents as they searched [...]