Concerts - The Daily Cardinal

Slowdive's showmanship illustrated the benefits of listening to live music.

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Slowdive give full, immersive concert in first ever Madison appearance

By Dylan Anderson | Nov. 6, 2017

I was introduced to Slowdive by a close friend on a road trip more than two years ago. Zigzagging through the dry hills of southern California in May, I was intrigued by the group’s mellow psychedelia. My occasional listening and modest fanhood provided a gateway into the shoegaze genre, but my expectations for their live act were inadequate. Witnessing their profound showcase served to reinforce the value of seeing live music.

DJ Khaled alledgely swallowed 24 cases of Mentos throughout October.

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DJ Khaled concert awesome: this article sponsored by Mentos Gum™

By Jared Holloway | Nov. 2, 2017

Madison students flocked to the Kohl Center Monday night where almost 40 of them were legitimately excited to see DJ Khaled perform thanks to Mentos Gum™. As a result of the confusing but probably wildly successful campaign with Madison student Sam, enough Mentos Gum™ was distributed for free around campus for Mentos™ to sponsor a free DJ Khaled concert. Thanks to Mentos Gum™, students were able to stand in a dark crowded room and watch DJ Khaled play his Spotify on shuffle and ask the audience for applause.

DJ Khaled's performance at the Kohl Center on Monday evening didn't live up to campus expectations.

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DJ Khaled brings hip-hop to Madison in an underwhelming hour-long performance

By Francisco Velazquez | Oct. 31, 2017

For the moment, we see some connection between the beat and body. How easily it becomes repetitive to know where music will transition for quick appraisal.

Speedy Ortiz performs gritty, indie rock to a subdued audience last Tuesday at High Noon Saloon.

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Speedy Ortiz, Tera Melos showcase quirks

By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 26, 2017

Speedy Ortiz frontwoman Sadie Dupuis effused flower power on center stage Tuesday night. She wore a floral print top, a skirt and a flower pin in her hair, distancing her look from the dreary Madison weather.

The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die gives a performance that doesn't quite satisfy.

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World Is a Beautiful Place band brings dynamic sound to High Noon Saloon

By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 19, 2017

The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die took the flannel-clad audience at High Noon Saloon for a nonlinear journey through sounds from the last 20 years.

Canadian DJ Rezz brings trippy visuals and heavy bass to a sold-out show at the Majestic Theatre last Thursday.

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Rezz mesmerizes sold-out crowd at Majestic

By Erin Bates | Oct. 14, 2017

Rezz brought her unique bass and trance production to a packed Majestic Theatre this past Thursday.

Chicago-based quartet Bongripper emitted powerful reverberations, releasing a heavy dose of ceaseless noise upon their admirers at High Noon Saloon on Wednesday.

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Bongripper set High Noon Saloon ablaze with scorching riffs

By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 13, 2017

A sea of heads fell forward and back rhythmically, worshipping the beat of the unrelenting crash cymbal.

Tanya Tagaq incorporates a variety of vocal noises inspired by Inuit vocal practices.

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Tanya Tagaq enthralls Memorial Union audience with diverse vocal techniques

By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 9, 2017

The layout of Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall, the venue of Tanya Tagaq’s Madison concert, necessitated audience members to sit down, and so did her performance.

COIN made their Madison debut at the Majestic Theatre on Sunday.

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COIN infect the Majestic crowd with rhythmic energy

By Jake Kay | Oct. 9, 2017

COIN put on an electrifying show last Sunday at the Majestic to an enthusiastic crowd comprised of both college students and community members.

A blog post from the Office of the Chancellor sparked contention among Taiwanese students at UW-Madison.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s on-campus concert will benefit Chancellor’s Scholarship

By Noah Habenstreit | Oct. 5, 2017

Steve Miller, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a former UW-Madison student, is coming back to campus — for a good cause.

Frankie Cosmos' High Noon Saloon performance on Sunday promoted affirmation and kindness, creating a sense of happiness and community among the crowd.

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Frankie Cosmos creates an atmosphere of love, openness at High Noon Saloon

By Emma Ryan | Oct. 2, 2017

When I think of Frankie Cosmos, I think of simplistic happiness and honesty, which is exactly what the Sunday night show at High Noon Saloon embodied.

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(Sandy) Alex G blends genres, performs fan-led encore

By Logan Rude | Oct. 2, 2017

As a horde of people crowded into the High Noon Saloon on Thursday night, it became quite clear that the night would be filled with sincere appreciation for the music. I soon found myself completely surrounded by denim-shirt-wearing, Pabst-Blue-Ribbon-holding music fanatics.

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Magic City Hippies return to Madison, energize crowd

By Bremen Keasey | Oct. 2, 2017

To say Magic City Hippies’ indie funk music is infectious to dance to is an understatement. Every member in the audience was up and dancing in Union South, from college kids to a 50-year old lady in the back.

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Modest Mouse entertains at Breese Stevens Field despite drop in energy levels

By Grace Wallner | Oct. 2, 2017

A palpable nostalgia floated like mist outside the ticket gates of Breese Stevens Field before the Modest Mouse concert that took place this past Saturday. The long, sunny shadows and slight autumnal breeze set the perfect mood for the last concert of Breese Stevens’ summer season.

Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra created a masterful, fluid sound.

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Wynton Marsalis provides old tunes with a fresh sound

By Christian Memmo | Sep. 25, 2017

A sustained air of anticipation filled Overture Hall on Saturday night where, mere feet from the stage, jazz legend Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra (JLCO) tuned and tested an array of iconic orchestral elements.

Lizzo created a welcoming space in her set for audience members.

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Lizzo empowers audience through self-love anthems

By Sammy Gibbons | Sep. 25, 2017

The only person who could possibly feel themselves while wearing a sweater in the balmy heat of this confused Wisconsin weather is none other than empowering Midwest-raised rapper, Lizzo. Entering the stage wearing a fuzzy red heart on her chest, she went full-force from the beginning to end of her set, belting near-flawless anthems of feminism and body positivity.

Thundercat gives an entertaining yet strange performance at the Majestic Theater on Tuesday.

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Thundercat baffles and excites at the Majestic

By Logan Rude | Sep. 21, 2017

To put it simply, Los Angeles bassist Thundercat is a bizarre human being. From his lyrics to his clothes, he is the embodiment of embracing the unconventional.

Spoon frontman Britt Daniel played both old and new fan-favorite songs at the Orpheum on Thursday.

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Spoon gives underwhelming performance at the Orpheum

By Sammy Gibbons | Sep. 16, 2017

While preparing for a jog, one stretches their muscles and warms up. During Spoon’s concert on Thursday, it felt as though both the audience and the band were in a constant state of anticipation, slowly tying their sneaker laces before finding that endorphin-releasing energy experienced at concerts.

CRASHprez enthuses the crowd as headliner of JVN Day's Kickback Concert at the Memorial Union Terrace this past Sunday.

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JVN Kickback at the Terrace honors Nguyen’s legacy

By Francisco Velazquez | Sep. 14, 2017

I was 17 years old and had just discovered the worlds around me. At the time, my grandmother’s home felt a little uneven; it was El Salvador, after all.

Foster the People played in Madison for the first time on Saturday.

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Foster the People set the bar high for concerts this year

By Logan Rude | Sep. 11, 2017

As the first major concert of the semester, Foster the People’s sold-out show at the Orpheum was a triumphant success.