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Music in Madison: Spring Edition – From Coolio to Willie

doitmadison — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:15:38 +0000

It’s almost March and we are inching ever closer to the start of the summer music season. It’s the time of year when most of the heavy hitters come out of hiding and start mapping out extensive, coast-to-coast tours. We are not quite there yet, however. Be patient, as there are still plenty of great shows popping up this spring.

Hopefully, these will tide you over for the time being…

Saturday, March 6

Who: G. Love & Special Sauce

Where: Barrymore Theatre

When: 9:00PM

Cost: $20

http://tinyurl.com/ybq2fqs

Thursday, March 11

Who: Umphrey’s McGee

Where: Orpheum Theatre

When: 7:30PM

Cost: $24

http://tinyurl.com/yeft2yf

Monday, March 15

Who: Nora Jones

Where: Overture Hall

When: 7:30PM

Cost: $44.50-$59.50

http://tinyurl.com/yaseyg7

Tuesday, March 16

Who: Willie Nelson & Family

Where: Overture Center

When: 7:30PM

Cost: $43, $53, $63

http://tinyurl.com/ydoql4k

Saturday, April 10

Who: Pretty Lights

Where: Barrymore Theatre

When: 7:30PM

Cost: $25

http://tinyurl.com/ycga2w4

Friday, April 16

Who: The Bodeans

Where: Barrymore Theatre

When: 8:00PM

Cost: $40

http://tinyurl.com/yb3l2of

Saturday, April 24

Who: White Rabbits

Where: High Noon Saloon

When: 9:30PM

Cost: $12

http://tinyurl.com/ycwyr8s

And from the “I didn’t know these guys were still alive” category, check out Scatz this spring:

Saturday, March 27

Who: Coolio

Where: Scatz

When: 9:00PM

Cost: $20

Saturday, May 1

Who: Tone Loc

Where: Scatz

When: 9:00PM

Cost: $20

Enjoy!

Ringing in the New Year

doitmadison — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:20:59 +0000

With another year gone down the drain, how are you going to spend your last night of 2009. Here are our picks.

Downtown:

Where: Frequency

Who: The Selfish Gene (recently crowned Isthmus’ Battle of the Bands winner)

When: 9:00PM

Cost: $5

http://tinyurl.com/ye4wr6m

Where: Orpheum Theatre

Who: TEN the All-Night Dance Party ft. Kid Sister, Dirty Disco Kidz, F. Stokes, DJ Vinnie Toma, and more…

When: 9:00PM

Cost: $20 ($10 after 1:00AM) including FREE breakfast if you can make it to 5:00AM

http://tinyurl.com/yzbk65d

Westside:

Where: Great Dane Hilldale

Who: Mighty Short Bus and DJ Fushion

When: 10:00PM

Cost: $10 (includes free champagne toast)

http://tinyurl.com/yz3vk7q

Eastside:

Where: Barrymore Theatre

Who: Natty Nation w/Steez, Shoeless Revolution, and Intelescope

When: 9:00PM

Cost: $20

http://tinyurl.com/yfbccvo

Do you plan your New Year’s Eve around food, rather than music? No problem, we’ve got you covered.

Downtown:

Where: The Bayou

What: FREE breakfast buffet

When: 2:00 – 4:00AM

Eastside:

Where: Jade Monkey Cocktail Lounge

What: FREE catered hors d’oeuvres

When: 4:00PM – ???

http://tinyurl.com/yzgue2p

Where: Harmony Bar & Grill

What: Buffet plus champagne toast

When: 10:00PM

http://tinyurl.com/ycvwo9t

Southside:

Where: Liliana’s

What: Six-course meal

Cost: $65 ($20 wine flight)

http://tinyurl.com/ydonsju

As always, if you have suggestions, please leave a comment below. We look forward to hearing how you spend your NYE. Happy Holidays!

Music in Madison: Holiday Break Edition

doitmadison — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:27:56 +0000

Whether you are spending Christmas, Hanuka, Kwanzaa, Festivus, or any other holiday in Madison, there’s always a plethora of great local music to be found all over the city.

Wednesday, December 23: Happy Festivus!

Where: The Cardinal

Who: DJ Lizzy T (80′s Night)

When: 9:00PM

Cost: free

http://tinyurl.com/yamklvy

Where: High Noon Saloon

Who: The Ultimate Hip-Hop Xmas Showcase ft. J.T. Roach, Def Crew, A.N.T., and DJ Fusion

When: 9:00PM

Cost: $10 ($5 before 11:30PM)

http://tinyurl.com/ycb2kq2

Thursday, December 24: Christmas Eve!

Where: The Cardinal

Who: DJ Salsabor

When: 10:00PM

Cost: $5

http://tinyurl.com/yamklvy

Friday, December 25: Merry Christmas!

Saturday, December 26: *Our pick of the day!

Where: High Noon Saloon

Who: Tribute to Cadillac Joe by Aaron Williams & Friends, The Jimmys, and Dirt & Sunshine

When: 8:30PM

Cost: $7

http://tinyurl.com/ybezly8

Where: The Annex

Who: 2nd Annual Day After Christmas Show* ft. F. Stokes, The Dirty Disco Kidz, Vinnie Toma, Legendary Jackson, and The Half

When: 9:00PM

Cost: $7

http://www.intheannex.com/

Tuesday, December 29:

Where: Overture Center for the Arts

Who: Mannheim Steamroller

When: 7:30PM

Cost: $38 – $89

http://tinyurl.com/y95nmth

As always, if you have other events or suggestions, please leave a comment below.

Food for Thought…or Music

doitmadison — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:06:02 +0000

Do you like music? Do you like helping out those in need? Why not do both this holiday season. For as little as a couple of cans of food, you can hear some great local music…for free.

Thursday, December 17:

Where: Scatz Sports Bar & Nightclub

Who: High Tech Happy Hour + Rev Theory

When: 5:00PM

Cost: There is no cover, but canned food items will get you raffle tickets

1-2 items = 1 raffle ticket, 3-4 items = 3 raffle tickets, 5-6 items = 5 raffle tickets, 7-9 items = 7 raffle tickets, 9 items = LOTS!!

http://hthh.org/

http://www.revtheory.com/

Where: The Frequency

Who: (THIS IS THE) SQUIRREL HUNTERS

When: 6:00PM

Cost: $5 cover or 3 cans of food

http://madisonfrequency.com/

Friday, December 18:

Where: The Annex

Who: The Winter Party featuring Terry Allen

w/ Dissolvent, Soul Groove, Mikey, Adeptus & Angelfire

When: 9:00PM

Cost: $12 before 10:00PM/$15 after 10:00PM, but $5 discount with non-perishable food item (Food Drive for Second Harvest Food Bank)

http://www.intheannex.com/

If you are aware of any other events in the Madison area, please leave a comment below.

How are you going to spend your snow day?

doitmadison — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:01:32 +0000

With anywhere from 8 – 15 inches of snow yet to come, schools rapidly closing, slideoffs and crashes, it’s inevitable…You are going to stay home tomorrow.

How are you going to spend your day off…?

1. Have a movie marathon.

“Chad Vader: Season 2”

Order the DVD: http://www.blamesociety.net/dvd.php

Watch Online: http://tinyurl.com/yh5k5ms

Rent: http://www.fourstarvideoheaven.com/movie.php?id=3174

“Going Great White”

Trailer: http://tinyurl.com/yc8tcqa

Watch Online: http://tinyurl.com/yg5cb8d

“Public Enemies”

Rent: http://www.fourstarvideoheaven.com/index.php

“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 4”

Rent: http://www.fourstarvideoheaven.com/index.php

“Flight of the Conchords: Season 2”

Rent: http://www.fourstarvideoheaven.com/index.php

2. Is there a movie theater within walking distance?

Point Cinema: http://tinyurl.com/ygz7u4c

*Our Pick: “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (12:40 2:50 5:00 7:10 9:20)

Sundance: http://tinyurl.com/yfyfrjk

*Our Pick: “The Blind Side” (2:16 6:35 9:20)

Star Cinema: http://tinyurl.com/ykx78ty

*Our Pick: “A Christmas Carol” IMAX 3D (11:40 2:10 4:40 7:15 10:00)

Market Square: http://tinyurl.com/yeptnlh

*Our Pick: “Zombieland” (12:40 2:50 5:00 7:20 9:50)

3. Check out some live music.

Majestic: http://www.majesticmadison.com/

Cross Canadian Ragweed; Ha Ha Tonka (12/9 @8:30)

If you have any other suggestions, please leave a comment below. We are interested in knowing how you spend your snow day.

Phoenix is coming to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont!

doitmadison — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:35:49 +0000

Check out the latest from La Blogotheque’s Take Away Shows as the band Phoenix performs live acoustic sets on the streets of Paris.

Phoenix – 1901 – A Take Away Show

Phoenix – Lizstomania / One time too many – A Take Away Show

Phoenix – Long distance call – A Take Away Show

Don’t miss this chance to see Phoenix perform live Saturday, December 11 at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL

(Also playing: The Flaming Lips; Pete Yorn)

Time Machine: Badgers vs. Duke (2007)

doitmadison — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:14:09 +0000

Let’s rewind two years ago to November 27, 2007, the last time the Badgers faced Duke in the Big-10 / ACC Challenge…

The Badgers came into that game ranked 20^th in the A.P. Poll, and left Cameron Indoor with an 82-58 beat down. The 24-point margin is the eighth largest in the 10-year history of the series.

Wisconsin Badgers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	FTM-A	OFF	REB	AST	PF	PTS
M. Landry, F	25	3-9	0-1	3	6	2	0	7
B. Butch, F-C	20	5-12	1-2	1	5	0	4	11
G. Stiemsma, C	8	0-1	0-0	0	2	0	2	0
T. Hughes, G	26	4-13	3-6	1	4	3	2	12
J. Krabbenhoft, G-F	36	2-7	0-0	1	5	0	2	4
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	FTM-A	OFF	REB	AST	PF	PTS
J. Bohannon, G	19	2-2	0-0	0	1	1	1	4
T. Bronson, G	1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0
B. Valentyn, G	1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0
M. Flowers, G	32	3-9	2-2	3	5	3	4	8
T. Jarmusz, G-F	1	0-1	0-0	1	1	0	0	0
J. Leuer, F	19	5-11	1-2	2	6	1	0	12
K. Gullikson, F	11	0-0	0-0	1	2	1	2	0
K. Nankivil, F	1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0
TOTALS		FGM-A	FTM-A	OFF	REB	AST	PF	PTS
		24-65	7-13	13	37	11	17	58
		36.9%	53.8%
TEAM REBS: 5 TURNOVERS: 18 (J Krabbenhoft 1, M Flowers 2, J Leuer 1, T Hughes 3, G Stiemsma 1, K Gullikson 2, K Nankivil 1, B Butch 2, T Bronson 1, M Landry 3, J Bohannon 1) BLOCKED SHOTS: 1 (J Krabbenhoft 1) STEALS: 6 (J Krabbenhoft 2, J Leuer 1, T Hughes 2, M Landry 1) 3-PT FGS: 3-14, .214 (J Krabbenhoft 0-2, M Flowers 0-2, J Leuer 1-1, T Hughes 1-4, B Butch 0-4, M Landry 1-1)

Duke Blue Devils
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	FTM-A	OFF	REB	AST	PF	PTS
K. Singler, F	31	4-7	3-4	3	6	1	4	13
L. Thomas, F	13	0-1	0-0	1	1	0	4	0
G. Paulus, G	28	6-13	2-2	1	2	1	3	18
G. Henderson, G-F	22	3-8	5-6	2	6	1	0	11
D. Nelson, G	34	3-11	3-4	1	7	7	1	9
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	FTM-A	OFF	REB	AST	PF	PTS
N. Smith, G	15	3-4	0-0	0	0	1	3	6
D. McClure, F	1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0
T. King, F	20	5-10	0-1	0	5	0	2	15
J. Scheyer, G	28	2-7	6-6	3	9	2	0	10
J. Davidson, G	1	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0
B. Zoubek, C	7	0-0	0-0	0	0	1	1	0
TOTALS		FGM-A	FTM-A	OFF	REB	AST	PF	PTS
		26-61	19-23	11	36	14	18	82
		42.6%	82.6%
TEAM REBS: 4 TURNOVERS: 14 (J Scheyer 1, G Henderson 1, G Paulus 1, K Singler 3, L Thomas 2, D Nelson 2, B Zoubek 1, N Smith 3) BLOCKED SHOTS: 5 (G Henderson 1, T King 1, D Nelson 2, B Zoubek 1) STEALS: 10 (G Paulus 2, K Singler 1, T King 2, L Thomas 1, D Nelson 3, N Smith 1) 3-PT FGS: 11-24, .458 (J Scheyer 0-2, G Paulus 4-7, K Singler 2-4, T King 5-9, D Nelson 0-2)

(Source: http://scores.espn.go.com)

This year the Badgers come into this game unranked in all of the major polls, and I think that they prefer it that way.

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes

doitmadison — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:55:45 +0000

Check them out this Saturday, November 28 @9:30

High Noon Saloon

Spending Thanksgiving Break in Madison?

doitmadison — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:57:41 +0000

Wednesday, November 25:

Where: High Noon Saloon

Who: Pie For Dinner, The Crest, Nate Craig, Vilas Park Sniper
When: 9:00PM
Cost: $5 cover

http://tinyurl.com/yf9l98t

Thursday, November 26: Happy Turkey Day!

Where: Natt Spil

Who: DJ Nick Nice
When: 9:00PM
Cost: free

http://tinyurl.com/yjhtz9v

Friday, November 27:

Where: High Noon Saloon

Who: Natty Nation’s Welcome Home from Japan Party, Natty Nation, F. Stokes, T.U.G.G., Tropical Riddims Sound System
When: 9:00PM
Cost: $10 cover / $5 advance

http://tinyurl.com/yf9l98t

Where: Scatz Sportsbar & Nightclub

Who: Love Monkeys
When: 9:30PM
Cost: $8 cover

http://tinyurl.com/yz4w3oa

Saturday, November 28: *My pick of the day!

Where: High Noon Saloon

Who: Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros*, Fool’s Gold, Local Natives
When: 9:30PM
Cost: $12 cover / $10 advance

http://tinyurl.com/yb4lv4k

Sunday, November 29:

Where: High Noon Saloon

Who: Primitive Culture
When: 4:00PM
Cost: $6 cover

http://tinyurl.com/ykonfw9

Hello Madison, Wisconsin!

doitmadison — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:09:45 +0000

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