Willy Porter
Willy Porter has toured with the likes of Jeff Beck and Tori Amos, and has been a Madison favorite for nearly 20 years!
Bettye LaVette
With a career spanning more than 40 years, Bettye LaVette is the Great Lady of Soul.
Maia Sharp
She's toured with Bonnie Raitt, and won praise from the likes of Carole King and Keb Mo, but Maia Sharp has a sound all her own.
Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons
Cory is a Wisconsin native and has a new album coming on September 22, Mockingbird. Expect a blend of 60s soul, New Orleans swagger, and good old rock n’ roll.
Natty Nation
These local favorites will be bringing 100% independent Roots, Rock, Reggae, Dancehall, Dub, and more--this is the unique blend of music that is NATTY NATION.
Tickets only $25...that's $4 an artist!
Ticketmaster frankproductions.com Coliseum Box Office If traveling from Milwaukee take I-94 West to I-90 East. Take I-90 East to US 12/18 West. From the west, take the Rimrock exit. From the east, take the John Nolen exit. Ph: 608-267-3995 Monday - Friday 10am-5pm B-Side Records 436 State Street Madison, WI 53703. Ph: 608-255-1977 Strictly Discs 1900 Monroe Street Madison, Wisconsin 53711 Ph: 608-259-1991
105.5 Triple M presents
3rd Annual Madison Roots Festival
Saturday August 22nd
Capital Brewery in Middleton Gates open @ Noon, Music @ 1pm!
Come on out for a great day of music at Capital Brewery, featuring Willy Porter and his full band, with songs from his new album "How to Rob A Bank," and all your favorites.
Plus the legendary Great Lady of Soul, Bettye LaVette.
Also taking the stage is Maia Sharp, a gifted singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Plus emerging artist Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons.
Check out some of the videos from last year below!
John Butler Trio
Tristan Prettyman
Tristan Prettyman backstage
A Jarring Prize package
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Radiohead Live From Prague
August 23, 2009 50 Radiohead fans shot an exhibition hall performance in Prague armed with only flip cameras. The band was so impressed with their amateur filmmaking they've lent the soundboard recordings to the group and have now released a free download of the show. Grab it here.Radiohead haven't released a live dvd since 2001 [...]
An " Uncanny" Caption Contest
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[Album Review] Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs ? God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise
Ray LaMontagne is a quiet, non-fame seeking musician. Or as LaMongatne says, "Simply put, I have no interest in fame. My self worth is not tied to other people’s opinions of me—I have a strong sense of self. Music for me is not a vehicle for fame; I just love music." [...]