Media Roundup: Happy 4th! More concerts announced!

If American independence isn’t enough reason to celebrate on this beautiful Friday, with a long weekend allowing time to relax, we’ve got a number of shows spotlighting rising talent to mark on your calendar in the coming months.
Sunday, July 27, Brooklyn pop-rockers The XYZ Affair play at the High Noon Saloon.  The band, whose members [...]

Media Roundup: The Kooks, Rudd shows announced

With the fourth of July quickly approaching and the temperature rising, summer has officially hit its stride in Madison.  Be sure to get out there and enjoy it while it lasts, because in true Midwestern fashion, the fall isn’t too far away, complete with more concert announcements happening every week!

On Thursday, October 9, British rockers [...]

Media Roundup: DiFranco returns

This just in: Queen of indie, feminism and indie feminists Ani DiFranco has announced a return to the isthmus as part of her fall tour. DiFranco will appear at the Wisconsin Union Theater on Sunday, October 5, with tickets going on sale this morning, Friday, June 20, at 11:30 AM. The new [...]

Media Roundup: Okkervil River return!

And the concert announcements keep coming! After all-but stealing the show when opening for the New Pornographers at the Orpheum two months ago, Okkervil River have already planned their return trip to Madison. The band will headline a show at the Barrymore Theatre on Sunday, September 14, in support of the impending release [...]