Concerts

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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong sends Majestic crowd into a funky groove of positivity

By Jacob Szczap | Dec. 4

PPPP delivered an inescapable positive energy through fast-paced jams. 

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Cover bands play Megadeth, Foo Fighters and The Misfits in ‘Halloween Hangover’ show

By Dani Nisbet | Dec. 3

Cover bands brought punk and metal to the High Noon Saloon to celebrate Halloween 

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Lukas Nelson serenades audience with Americana during performance

By Dani Nisbet | Dec. 3

Grammy winning artist Lukas Nelson played his new album “American Romance” at the Sylvee as a part of his “The American Romance" tour. 

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Avery Anna invites vulnerability through song at the Majestic

By Elizabeth Baumberger | Nov. 26

The songwriter prescribed a mean dosage of sheer emotion and tears to concert-goers on Sunday night.

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Madison-native band ‘Garbage’ rocks the Sylvee

By Lizzi McGann | Oct. 23

One of the biggest female-fronted rock acts of the nineties returned to Madison to promote their new album. 

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Good Lorde! The Ultrasound Tour takes over Milwaukee

By Harper Sollish | Oct. 23

An intimate and electrifying performance marked Lorde’s return to Milwaukee.

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Cage the Elephant brings electric energy to Madison

By Maizy Auger | Oct. 23

The band’s unique blend of alternative rock and indie blues commanded the Sylvee on the eighth stop of their fall tour.

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Twenty One Pilots dazzle at Milwaukee tour stop

By Alexa Cattouse | Oct. 7

Twenty One Pilots brought a one-of-a-kind show to Milwaukee, their third stop on the The Clancy Tour: Breach. 

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DJ duo Oddly Satisfying gets Madison on the dance floor

By Marit Erickson and Kaelana Faessler | Oct. 7

Liam Hall and Ky Newman brought a unique mix of genres to the Majestic Theatre on their Reunion Tour.

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Indie bands Goose, Mt. Joy light up Kohl Center

By Jacob Szczap | Oct. 2

Goose’s levitational jams set way for Mt. Joy’s accessible indie-rock.

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A.J. Croce channels late father in Barrymore Theatre performance

By Dani Nisbet | Oct. 2

 A.J. Croce, son of legendary folk singer Jim Croce, performed his late father’s tunes during the “Croce plays Croce” tour.

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Shaquille O’Neal turned DJ Diesel: up close and personal

By Gavin Cisewski | Sep. 25

  A student’s retelling of Shaq’s DJ set showcases the basketball star’s fluid transition to music 

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Concerts return to Camp Randall this summer after 30 years

By Oliver Gerharz | Jul. 31

Camp Randall hosted sold-out shows for Morgan Wallen and Coldplay. 

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British rock band Bôa lights up Madison after TikTok stardom, 20-year hiatus

By Jake Piper | May. 24

Twenty years after their last album, Bôa proves their music has only evolved with time. 

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Dorothy brings unique take on classic rock to the Majestic Theatre

By Lydia Picotte | May. 14

Following the release of their album THE WAY, the rock band’s Redemption Tour brought them to Madison on April 27. 

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Wild River’s ‘Everywhere We Go’ tour lights up the Sylvee

By Louise Gilbertson and Delaney Steffen | Apr. 28

The band stopped in Madison April 21 to deliver a soulful setlist — turning a Monday evening into something unforgettable. 

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Energetic and relevantly political, Bright Eyes takes over The Sylvee

By Sonia Bendre | Apr. 10

Bright Eyes visited The Sylvee Thursday, playing hits from their recent album “Five Dice, All Threes” along with old favorites like “First Day of My Life.”

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The Bur Oak hosts cozy local, national artists, through shared experience

By Julia Walkowicz | Apr. 10

The Madison venue hosted performers Bright Arcana, Will Orchard and Lost Lakes Saturday.

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Mead Witter School of Music brings war and peace in diverse spring program

By Isaiah Trice | Feb. 27

The UW Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” and Prokofiev’s“Piano Concerto No. 3” provided great challenge and reward for student musicians and concertgoers.

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Q&A: Mason Ramsey is more than his Walmart origins in new album, tour

By Bryna Goeking | Dec. 3, 2024

The internet sensation-turned country star will headline the Majestic Theater Dec. 8.