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Carly Rae Jepsen really is ‘So Nice’
By Ella Cunz | Nov. 15, 2022On Nov. 4, Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen stopped in at the Sylvee for one of the last nights of her “The So Nice Tour.”
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Dead Horses gently liquidates the hearts of their audience
By Ace Filter | Nov. 15, 2022Ducking 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, 2022“What is prog rock?”
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Noah Kahan’s folk-infused indie tunes sell out the Sylvee
By Sylvia Miller | Nov. 14, 2022The 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, 2022Wisconsin 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, 2022On 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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King Princess ‘f—ing loves Madison’
By Hannah Ritvo | Oct. 25, 2022Madison’s queer community doesn’t often get a chance to convene, and LGBTQ+ individuals remain far outnumbered even in Wisconsin’s most progressive city. Thus, when genderqueer King Princess stopped at the Sylvee on their “Hold on Baby” Tour, queer individuals were offered a unique opportunity to celebrate the rock icon and their community all night long.
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The Wrecks bring wild energy to sold-out Majestic show
By Hope Karnopp | Oct. 25, 2022“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, 2022Presented 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, 2022The 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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CHAI and JENNY123 teach Sett-goers the intergalactic groove, preach “Neo-Kawaii” philosophy
By Hannah Ritvo | Oct. 16, 2022Stepping into Union South on Friday night was a one-way ticket into an intergalactic universe where an assortment of astronauts, ravens and an extravagantly pink quartet pranced around. On Oct. 7, CHAI and JENNY123 enchanted the Sett stage, delivering one of the most unforgettable shows I’ve had the privilege of seeing to a small, blessed audience.
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Duckwrth, the sparkly-shoed enchanter
By Jeffrey Brown | Oct. 10, 2022LA 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, 2022Together 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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The Head and the Heart rock the sold out Sylvee
By Claire Zimmerman | Oct. 8, 2022Every night I’ve spent at the Sylvee has been memorable, so it was no surprise The Head and the Heart’s Oct. 3 show added to my long list of great live music experiences in Madison.
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15 ways to enjoy performing arts in Madison in the end of 2022
By Breanna Bylak | Oct. 7, 2022The 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, 2022The 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, 2022Hosted 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.
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Ricky Montgomery lives to be live
By Shu Lan Schaut | Sep. 22, 2022The Majestic Theater turns upside down during a stellar show — or maybe he’s just doing another flip.
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The Wrecks set to ‘get a little unhinged’ at the Majestic Theatre
By Hope Karnopp | Sep. 15, 2022Despite the genre-bending band's many ties to Wisconsin, this will be their first time in Madison – and they are more than excited.
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Spoon serves a heaping scoop of fun at the Sylvee
By Braden Longstreth | Aug. 10, 2022Experienced rockstars create rocking experience.
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