Concerts

Rainbow Kitten Surprise is, unsurprisingly, the cat’s pajamas

By Joyce Riphagen | Jan. 9

Alternative rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise blows fans away during an electrifying show at the Sylvee.

Modest Mouse floats on to the Sylvee

By Jackson Baldus | Dec. 13

PHOTOS: Five Finger Death Punch performs at the Alliant Energy Center

Five Finger Death Punch, Brantley Gilbert rock the Alliant Energy Center

By Jackson Baldus | Dec. 6

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Dead Horses gently liquidates the hearts of their audience

By Ace Filter | Nov. 15

Ducking into the lowly-lit stage room of the Bur Oak a couple weeks ago, I was greeted by a comfortable small stage with chairs and tables. I could feel the intimacy of the space when I first walked in, which was daunting at first.

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Yes brings the legacy of progressive rock to the Orpheum

By Hope Karnopp | Nov. 14

“What is prog rock?”

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Noah Kahan’s folk-infused indie tunes sell out the Sylvee

By Sylvia Miller | Nov. 14

The rain didn't keep a soul home on Friday, Nov. 4. Instead, fans swarmed the sold-out Sylvee to hear singer-songwriter Noah Kahan and his opener Adam Melchor. Madison was the 13th stop on Kahan's “Stick Season Tour,” which follows the mid-October release of his third and most popular album to date, "Stick Season."

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Coming soon to campus: Drugdealer and Sammy Rash

By Jackson Baldus | Nov. 4

Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Music is offering a variety of exciting concerts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Union South this month. In the past, artists featured in this concert series included 100 Gecs and Fun. This is a great opportunity to find an artist to brag about seeing live “before they were big.” The shows are available for free to all Badgers hanging out at Union South on Nov. 11 and 18.

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Soccer Mommy picks up the Majestic, drives it home

By Diti Belhe | Nov. 3

On a weekend with no shortage of things to do in Madison, the scene outside the Majestic on Saturday was still bustling. Fans, a mixture of college-aged kids and adults, some clad in costume, some not, lined up outside the theater to see Soccer Mommy perform.

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The Wrecks bring wild energy to sold-out Majestic show

By Hope Karnopp | Oct. 25

“I heard you guys go hard,” CARR said during her opening set at The Wrecks’ Wednesday night show at the Majestic Theatre.

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Joel Ross brings his good vibes to Memorial Union

By Kai Wen Li | Oct. 23

Presented by the Wisconsin Union Directorate, Chicago-born vibraphonist Joel Ross and his quintet Good Vibes performed on Oct. 16 in Memorial Union's intimate Play Circle. The ensemble features tenor saxophonist Sergio Tabanico, bassist Kanoa Mendenhall, pianist Jeremy Corren, drummer Jeremy Dutton and, of course, vibraphonist Joel Ross himself.

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Alvvays and Slow Pulp grace the stage at Memorial Union

By Jackson Baldus | Oct. 19

The fact that Slow Pulp and Alvvays’ concert occurred as planned is remarkable, considering the bands faced an accident on the way to Madison and a last-minute venue change because of the weather. The show was planned to take place on the Terrace, but was moved indoors to Shannon Hall. Understandably, the performance started an hour late, yet the bands were still determined to deliver a top-notch performance despite the unfortunate circumstances around their first tour stop.

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Duckwrth, the sparkly-shoed enchanter

By Jeffrey Brown | Oct. 10

LA singer-songwriter Duckwrth had The Majestic in a trance with his groove, grace and overwhelming charm.

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Together Pangea shows fans How to DYE at the High Noon Saloon

By Jane Houseal | Oct. 9

Together Pangea rocked the High Noon Saloon on Sunday, Sept. 25, as they concluded the Midwest leg of their 2022 How to DYE tour. They featured two openers: self-proclaimed indie surf rock band CAVVES and solo artist Baby Tyler.

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15 ways to enjoy performing arts in Madison in the end of 2022

By Breanna Bylak | Oct. 7

The performing arts community in Madison is full and flourishing. From theater to dance to improv, there is something for everyone in downtown Madison. Below are 15 local venues and groups that students, staff, community members and more should be looking forward to:

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B.o.B has the magic in him

By Jackson Baldus | Oct. 3

The hip-hop icon made an appearance at Liquid, and the club was going up on a Tuesday.

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CHAI, The Heavy Heavy to perform on Terrace

By Kai Wen Li | Sep. 29

Hosted by WUD Music, alt-rock band CHAI and rock quintet The Heavy Heavy will bring electrifying free performances at the intimate Memorial Union Terrace on Oct. 7 and 8.