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The Brink Lounge Music Schedule

This Week @ The Brink Lounge  

Tues., Nov. 18th.
Mad Toast Live" Music, Talk, and Variety Show  with hosts:
Chris Wagoner & Mary Gaines
(of The Stellanovas, The Bob Westfall Band, and The Moon Gypsies)
7-10pm    Truly a musicians and music lovers show.
 
Learn about the individual musicians as they share their musical styles
and stories of their various experiences as musicians.
 
This week’s guests are:  Gillen & Turk ,
Fred Gillen Fr.,
New York’s Hudson Valley’s Folk singer/songwriter favorite
&
Matt Turk, storyteller, songwriter, guitar, mandolin artist www.gillenandturk.com  
No cover, drink specials and $2 Miller Lite Tap 
www.myspace.com/madtoastlive 


Wed., Nov. 19th. 
Aaron Williams & the HooDoo
  
playing funky blues 8pm www.aaronwilliamsandthehoodoo.com

 

Thurs., Nov. 20th.  

John Statz Singer/songwriter Showcase Show
Featured performers are Nick Venturella www.myspace.com/nickventurella
and Martha Berner www.marthaberner.com

8pm  in the lounge no cover

 

 In the nightclub at 8pm Comedy Show Live with Couples night out!
For laughs and a romantic atmosphere,
Showman, David Freeman, Presents
Chicago Comedian Ghufran Ali
and Comedian Trenton Davis

Early show seating 7:45 and Late show seating 9:15!
Tickets $4 advance  $10  at the door   
One ticket is admission for both shows
Tickets available by calling Showman,
David Freeman 608-516-1098
                 

 www.Goofron.com
www.myspace.com/goofron
www.rooftopcomedy.com/ghuffranali

www.showman.com


Fri., Nov. 21st. 
Bobby Aleman Duo
(Que Flavor) in the lounge at 7pm
Robert J and the Rowdy Prairie Dogs

Recently Nominated by the Independent Music Awards for
National/International Alt. Country CD of the Year, 2008.
American, Blues, Country-Rock, Roots Rock ‘n Roll.  $7 at the door.  9pm

www.popbombrecords.com  www.therowdypriariedogs.com

 

Sat., Nov. 22nd. 
The Deer Hunters’ Widows’ Ball
 
An Evening of great danceable rock ‘n roll music with
Moondance   8:30pm – 12:30am  $5

www.moondancerock.com 

 

HOTEL Accommodations
www.concoursehotel.com
www.comfortinn.com

Luxury Ride/Lino Service Available
w/ AJ Prestige
Call direct 608-338-5800 / 608-358-7242

or through the Brink Lounge

www.ajprestige.com

 

 

 

The Brink Lounge Music Events  

 

NOVEMBER

    

Tue., Nov. 25th.  
Mad Toast Live" Music, Talk, and Variety Show  with hosts:

Chris Wagoner & Mary Gaines
(of The Stellanovas, The Bob Westfall Band, and The Moon Gypsies)
7-10pm     Truly a musicians and music lovers show.
 
Learn about the individual musicians as they share their musical styles
and stories of their various experiences as musicians.
  
 This week’s guests feature:  Art Paul Schosser
 
If you've been on State Street in Madison anytime in the past two decades,
you probably know Art.  He's released over twenty CDs of original music.
To quote the Badger Herald: "Art Paul Schlosser is one of Madison’s most popular and recognizable cultural figures,
musical or otherwise. From his regular public-access show to his consistent appearances as a State Street busker,
Art Paul has made something of a reputation for himself as one of the city’s most original musical personalities."
AND  
Louka Patenaude
is one of Madison's premiere jazz guitarists,
but is equally adept in rock and country guitar styles

http://www.myspace.com/areyouoptimistic  
No cover, drink specials and $2 Miller Lite Tap 
www.myspace.com/madtoastlive 


Wed., Nov., 26th.
 
The Guppy Effect

Enjoy the antics and music of The Guppy Effect.
Door Prizes, Drink Specials, Comedy, Music and more

$5 8pm

www.guppyeffect.info

www.sonicbids.com/theguppyeffect

 

 

Thurs., Nov. 27th. THANKSGIVING

 

Fri., Nov. 28th.  
Bobby Bryan and the Uptown Allstars 
 
An exceptional vocalist /guitarist and winner of 2007 Wisconsin Blues Challenge
Bobby has played with many national artists and has been coached
by some of the greatest blues artists in the world. $7 9pm  www.bobbybyran.com


At 6:30
Larry Byrd, Classic Rock in the lounge

www.myspace.com/labyrdmusic

 

Sat., Nov. 29th. 
Midlife Crisis
    Non Stop Party Rock ‘n Roll
$5
www.midlifecrisisonline.com  9pm


DECEMBER

 

Tue., Dec. 2nd. 

Mad Toast Live" Music, Talk, and Variety Show  with hosts:
Chris Wagoner & Mary Gaines
(of The Stellanovas, The Bob Westfall Band, and The Moon Gypsies)
7-10pm   
  Truly a musicians and music lovers show.
 
Learn about the individual musicians as they share their musical styles
and stories of their various experiences as musicians.
  
www.myspace.com/madtoastlive 
No cover, drink specials and $2 Miller Lite Tap

 

Wed., Dec. 3rd. 
Multiple award-winning, The Dorothy Heralds Dance/Rock 8pm $5 cov.
www.myspace.com/thedorothyheralds
Opening by Weapons of Mass Destruction

 

 Thurs., Dec. 4th.
Multiple WAMI award winning blues band,
Alex Wilson Band
   for best Blues Band  9:00pm   www.alexwilsonband.com  

 

Fri., Dec. 5th. 

Chicago Artist, Luke Sayers and the Last to Know

Performing his CD, “Radio Flower” 9pm in the lounge www.lukesayers.com

Luke Sayers is an acoustic American roots singer/songwriter
& multi-instrumentalist with a style described as "Calm amid the storm" by the Chicago Tribune.
He'll be bringing in his band The Last to Know from Chicago
to perform songs from his latest CD Radio Flower of which MLive.com raved
Sonorous acoustic folk-rock doesn't get much better”.
Soulful originals as well as fresh takes on Cash, Wonder, Petty, 
and many other of music's greatest artists are hallmarks of Luke's shows.
 

 

In the main club room at 7pm Honky Tonk Lagoon $5

 

Sat., Dec. 6th. 
at 9:00
In the lounge
Cliff Frederiksen and Old School w/Karrie Daley
 
featuring Clyde Stubblefield  classic rock/blues and dynamite vocals 
www.oldschool.com 

Tuesday, Dec. 9th.  
"Not to be missed special performance" 

John Jorgenson Quintet

&
Madison’s Own Gypsy Jazz Quartet

Harmonious Wail  7:30pm

www.johnjorgenson.com

 www.wail.com

 

John Jorgenson and Friends

“Is simply the best gypsy jazz group in North America.”


Highlights of his career include:

Six years as a guitarist w/ Elton John
including sold-out world tours,
television appearances, recordings
& work w/artists such as Sting, Billy Joel

Co-founded the Desert Rose Band w/ five  #1 singles & many other awards

ACM’s Guitarist of the Year 3 consecutive times

Played legendary gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt in the film
“Head in the Clouds” with Penelope Cruz in 2004

Worked w various artists such as Streisand, Pavarotti, Bonnie Raitt, Earl Scruggs,
including participation on platinum-selling & Grammy-winning CD’s,

Known as one of the pioneers of American Gypsy Jazz Movement

Born in Madison, WI, raised in California, John is currently living in Nashville
and touring worldwide playing gypsy jazz with The John Jorgenson Quintet 
$20 Tickets $18 in advance   Call (608)661-8589 for advance tickets
Tickets on sale Nov. 10th., 2008  A limited no. of tickets will be available.

 

Wed., Dec., 10th. 
Guitarist  
Ken Wheaton Solo 7pm in the lounge no cover

www.kenwheatonmusic.com

Madison Jazz Orchestra performing in the Club Room at 8pm
$5 Donation optional


Thurs., Dec., 11th. 
The Rob Rasch Trio w/ Rob Rasch, Matt Krueger & Ben Johnson
playing cool jazz at 8pm in the lounge no cover

At 9pm in the nightclub,

The Original Downtown Players featuring JoJo Murray,
Man of a 1000 Voices
and Chicago’s award winning guitarist of the year.  $7 at the door

www.myspace.com/baseman50   www.jojomurray.com

 

Fri., Dec., 12
At 7:00pm in the lounge Local Favorite and Pop Bomb Records recording artist 
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Robert J Acoustic Duo
in the lounge  www.robertj.com

 John Masino Band 9pm 

www.myspace.com/johnmasino

 

Sat., Dec. 13th. 
Little Mama Joe - featuring vocalist Susan Hofer  - 
Eclectic blend of blues, funk, rock and jazz
 
9-12am in the lounge
no cover
www.madtownlounge.com/littlemamajoe  www.myspace.com/susanhofermusic 
www.myspace.com/barbcheron

In the lounge at 6:30, Singer/songwriter, Paul Stiegler 
Folk Ballads/county/originals  www.myspace.com/paulstiegler

 

 Tue., Dec. 16th. 
Mad Toast Live" Music, Talk, and Variety Show  with hosts:
Chris Wagoner & Mary Gaines
(of The Stellanovas, The Bob Westfall Band, and The Moon Gypsies)
7-10pm   
  Truly a musicians and music lovers show.
 
Learn about the individual musicians as they share their musical styles
and stories of their various experiences as musicians.
  
www.myspace.com/madtoastlive 
No cover, drink specials and $2 Miller Lite Tap

 

Wed., Dec. 17th.
Aaron Williams & the HooDoo   playing funky blues 8pm
www.aaronwilliamsandthehoodoo.com

 

 Thurs., Dec. 18th. 

John Statz Singer/songwriter Showcase Show
8pm in the lounge

With performers, Mike Keene www.mikekeene.com
Kris Adams
www.krisadamsmusic
and John Statz www.myspace.com/johnstatz

 

Dec. 19th. 
Mike Massey Mucisal Holiday Party
7:30pm in the club room $8  Champagne Toasts/Appetizers
www.mikemassey.biz

 

In the lounge at 9pm The Wheatles – Beatles Tribute Band.

Sing along and  travel back to “yester year” with all your old Beatle Favorites 
www.kenwheatonmusic.com

 

Dec. 20th. 

Holiday Extravaganza

Your Hosts Rick & Julie McKy, Scott & Misty Lewis

Curt & Elizabeth Brink, Matt Brink
Cocktails, Food, Fun & More

Dance and enjoy live music of Hot Sauce playing the funky 70’s, 80’s music in the club room 9-1  
www.thebandhotsauce.com

In the lounge at 7:30 The Lucas Cates Band

www.lucascates.com

$25 ticket.  No admission fee for ladies dressed in formal attire.  
7pm – 2am
 Visit events calendar for more details

 

Tue., Dec. 23rd. 
Mad Toast Live" Music, Talk, and Variety Show  with hosts:
Chris Wagoner & Mary Gaines
(of The Stellanovas, The Bob Westfall Band, and The Moon Gypsies)
7-10pm Truly a musicians and music lovers show. 
Learn about the individual musicians as they share their musical styles
and stories of their various experiences as musicians.
  
  www.myspace.com/madtoastlive 
No cover, drink specials and $2 Miller Lite Tap

 

Fri., Dec. 26th.  
@10:00 QUE FLAVOR!  
Dance the night away to  salsa, merengues, reggae, rumbas,
cha-cha, bachatas, guarachas
   Acoustic Latin reggae  $7  
 
www.myspace.com/bobbyalemanm

 

Sat., Dec. 27th.
Piano Fondue
– Dueling Pianos
9-1am in the nightclub Request your favorite songs,
sing along and enjoy the antics of this dueling pair. 
$7  www.pianofondue.com

 

Tues., Dec. 30th.

 Mad Toast Live" Music, Talk, and Variety Show  with hosts:
Chris Wagoner & Mary Gaines
(of The Stellanovas, The Bob Westfall Band, and The Moon Gypsies)
7-10pm Truly a musicians and music lovers show. 
Learn about the individual musicians as they share their musical styles
and stories of their various experiences as musicians.
  
  www.myspace.com/madtoastlive 
No cover, drink specials and $2 Miller Lite Tap

 

 

Wed., Dec. 31st.  Back for the third year,
New Year’s Eve at The Brink Lounge

With

Westside Andy & Mel Ford Band at 10pm 
Dave Stoller in the lounge at 7pm

 

Hors d’oeuvrses, start at 7:00

Dinner Buffet 8-9:30pm
Tossed Salad,

Tenderloin Beef Tips in Burgundy Sauce

Orange Chicken Breast Dijon with sides,

(Vegetarian option available upon request)

Coffee and Dessert

Wine by the bottle specials

Drink Specials

Champagne toast to the New Year at midnight

Drawings for Door Prizes throughout the evening

Hats, Noise-makers

 

Dance and enjoy the music of

Westside Andy & Mel Ford Band at 10pm
www.westsideandy.com

Doors open at 7:00pm with Piano Jazz by Dave Stoler

 

Tickets: $45.00 per Complete evening (includes tax & gratuity)
             $25.00 per after 10pm Music and Midnight Celebration only

For reservations call:  608-661-8589

 

JANUARY

 

Friday, Jan. 2nd.
Harmonious Wail Madison’s award-winning,
original gypsy jazz swing quartet   
www.wail.com @ 8pm in the lounge

Perry Weber and the DeVilles blues band in the nightclub at 9pm $7

www.perryweber.biz

 

Sat., Jan. 3rd.  
bluetrain
rock’n blues
www.myspace.com/bluetrainforblues

9pm $5 cover in the club room

John Masino Duo with Sarah Pray 7pm in the lounge

 

 Mad Toast Live" Music, Talk, and Variety Show  with hosts:
Chris Wagoner & Mary Gaines
(of The Stellanovas, The Bob Westfall Band, and The Moon Gypsies)
7-10pm Truly a musicians and music lovers show. 
Learn about the individual musicians as they share their musical styles
and stories of their various experiences as musicians.
  
  www.myspace.com/madtoastlive 
No cover, drink specials and $2 Miller Lite Tap

 

Wed., Jan. 7th.
Aaron Williams & the HooDoo
  
playing funky blues 8pm www.aaronwilliamsandthehoodoo.com

 

Thurs., Jan. 8th. 
Allison Margaret Quartet
– Jazz
8pm

www.allisonmargaret.com

 

Fri., Jan. 9th. 
Piano Fondue – Dueling Pianos
9-1am in the nightclub Request your favorite songs,
sing along and enjoy the antics of this dueling pair. 
$7  www.pianofondue.com

In the lounge at 7:00

Singer/songwriter, Paul Stiegler Folk Ballads/county/originals 
www.myspace.com/paulstiegler

 

 Sat., Jan. 10th. 
Wendy “Kubly” Duffy & Co.
Nashville artist on tour to back to her roots
of Madison/Monroe/Fond du Lac areas.  
Acoustic Pop Rock in the style of Sheryl Crow sharing her much
celebrated, newly released CD.  8pm  $10 ticket at the door.  
www.myspace.com/wendyduffy

The Lucas Cates Band at 10pm Acoustic pop/rock

www.lucascates.com

 

Tue., Jan. 13th.
Mad Toast Live" Music, Talk, and Variety Show 
with hosts:
Chris Wagoner & Mary Gaines
(of The Stellanovas, The Bob Westfall Band, and The Moon Gypsies) 7-10pm 
Enjoy learning about the individual musicians as they share their musical styles
and stories of their various experiences as musicians.
   Featuring different guests each week. 
www.thestellanovas.com

 

Wed., Jan. 14th.  Ken Wheaton Solo Guitar/vocals in the lounge @ 7pm

www.kenwheatonmusic.com

 

Thurs., Jan. 15th. 
Multiple WAMI award winning blues band,
Alex Wilson Band  
for best Blues Band  9:00pm 
 www.alexwilsonband.com  


In the nightclub at 8pm
Comedy Show Live
For laughs and a romantic atmosphere,
Showman, David Freeman, Presents

Showtime is 9pm  Tickets at the door $7
Need more info or to order tickets, call 608 516 1098

Fri., Jan. 16th.  Mke Massy Piano/Vocal Duo 8pm
www.mikemassey.com

The Wheatles – Beatles Tribute Band.

Sing along and  travel back to “yester year” with all your old Beatle Favorites 9pm

www.kenwheatonmusic.com

 

Sat., Jan. 17th.  
Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble  9pm

www.gypsyswing.com

 

Tue., Jan. 20th. 
Mad Toast Live" Music, Talk, and Variety Show 
with hosts:
Chris Wagoner & Mary Gaines
(of The Stellanovas, The Bob Westfall Band, and The Moon Gypsies) 7-10pm 
Enjoy learning about the individual musicians as they share their musical styles
and stories of their various experiences as musicians.
   Featuring different guests each week. 
www.thestellanovas.com

 

Wed., Jan. 21st .
Aaron Williams & the HooDoo  
playing funky blues 8pm
www.aaronwilliamsandthehoodoo.com

 

 

Thurs., Jan. 22nd. 
Madison Folk Music Society Presents:

Garnet Rogers 7pm in the club room

 www.madfolk.org Tickets $15 Advance, $17 day of show  
Available at Borders Bookshops East & West, Spruce Tree Music, Orange Tree Imports   
Non-perishable donations of food will be collected for local food banks.


7pm  in the lounge
John Statz Singer/songwriter Showcase Show
Featured performers include:  Sean Michael Dargan www.seanmichaeldargan.com

And Julie Moffit www.myspace.com/juliemoffit and John Statz www.johnstatz.com

 

Sat., Jan. 23rd. 
Piano Fondue – Dueling Pianos 9-1am in the nightclub
Request your favorite songs, sing along and enjoy the antics of this dueling pair. 
$7   www.pianofondue.com

In the lounge  no cover at 7pm Singer/songwriter, Shelley Faith 
www.myspace.com/shelleyfaithsongwriter


Tue., Jan. 27th
. 
Mad Toast Live" Music, Talk, and Variety Show 
with hosts:
Chris Wagoner & Mary Gaines
(of The Stellanovas, The Bob Westfall Band, and The Moon Gypsies) 7-10pm 
Enjoy learning about the individual musicians as they share their musical styles
and stories of their various experiences as musicians.
   Featuring different guests each week. 
www.thestellanovas.com

 

Wed., Jan. 28th. Gladstone Band 8pm in the lounge

Contemporary Rock
www.myspace.com/gladstonemusic  www.sonicbids.com/gladstone

 

Thurs., Jan. 29th.  Madison Jazz Orchestra

Two Sets  7:30-8:30 & 9-10 In the club room

$5 Donations accepted. www.madisonjazzorchestra.com

 

Fri., Jan. 30th.  Lynette & Friends  Jazz
6:30 pm in the club room $5  www.lynettemargulies.com

Followed at 9pm by Bobby Bryan and the Uptown Allstars  
An exceptional vocalist /guitarist and winner of 2007 Wisconsin Blues Challenge
, 
Bobby has played with many national artists and has been coached by
some of the greatest blues artists in the world. $7  
www.bobbybryan.com

 

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