“They went and called the movie ‘The Devil and Daniel Johnston.’ Now how am I ever going to be free?!”
Such were the thoughts of an artists whose demons are almost more famous than he is. It’s not too wild to bet that Daniel Johnston’s image will never truly be liberated from the conflicted, eccentric man portrayed in the aforementioned award-winning documentary about his life. Surely, many of the audience members at his Wednesday night concert were drawn there in anticipation of the “grand spectacle” of Daniel Johnston rather than the sole attraction to his music.
Next Thursday, The Orpheum stage will host performances by a pack of immensely talented musicians in celebration of Progressive Magazine‘s 100th Anniversary. Among the artists to set take the stage along the likes of Ani DiFranco and Dar Williams is the internationally recognized folk duo The Indigo Girls. Get tickets to the show here!
“With a singer (Josh Caterer) who can make the most melancholic, fretting passage seem like a whistling, carefree, Willie Wonka-kissed day..and a band who is gleeful, but not in a churlish-youthful way, Smoking Popes are one of the most deceptively pleasant-sounding bands going.” -Artistdirect.com
I Know You Love Me- Smoking Popes
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FRISBIE 8pm High Noon Saloon 608.268.1122 $10 adv $12 dos – 18+ BUY TICKETS NOW !
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Sunday June 22 COTTON JONES BASKET RIDE
‘”Fruits Are Overflowing” extended the ’60s vibe, using a somber, Doors-like intro that escalated into a soulful duet between Nau and McGraw.”- WashingtonPost.com
with PALE YOUNG GENTLEMEN 8pm Cafe Montmartre 608.255.5900 $7 at the door / $7 adv – 21+ BUY TICKETS NOW !
8pm High Noon Saloon 608.268.1122 $15 adv $17 dos – 21+ BUY TICKETS NOW !
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Friday June 27
If you like: Chris Pureka, Erin McKeown, or Kris Delmhorst check out..
ROSE POLENZANI
“Rose is a singer-songwriter out of the hot Boston coffeehouse/alt-country/folk/americana scene. Her music is characterized by her beautiful voice, acoustic guitar, and powerful lyrics.” – Last.fm
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MEG HUTCHINSON
Come Up Full- Meg Hutchinson
“…A master of introspective ballads filled with understated yearning and an exquisite sense of metaphor.” -Performing Songwriter with special guest ROSE COUSINS 6:30 pm early start time High Noon Saloon 608.268.1122 $10 – 18+ BUY TICKETS NOW !