March

Date Time Event Location Description
MARCH 
Thur
Mar 1
7 pm
Kyle Henderson's Blue Eyed Soul
Lounge
Kyle Henderson's Blue-eyed Soul is a new Madison band fronted by an original member of 80's pop band, The Producers.  Enjoy great soulful and bluesy tunes. www.khblueeyedsoul.com    
  7:30 pm The Celtic Music Association (CMA) Presents:  Andrew
MacNamara
  The Celtic Music Association (CMA), masters of  traditional music series
Presents in Conert:  
Andrew Mac Namara http://www.andrewmacnamara.com,
Orla Harrington & Ged Foley
    
Andrew’s joyous and individual button accordion style has electrified audiences around the globe.
From his years with famed Tulla Ceili band to the present, he has earned a reputation as one whoplays the pure drop, tightly, and with great lift and energy. Orla’s fiddle is a perfect counterpoint to Andrew’s accordion. She spent her formative years developing and nurturing two art-forms, traditional Irish music and dance.
From session music and dance competition, folk festivals, and touring with Michael Flatley's
Lord of the Dance, she has honed her skills to a fine art. Ged has
been a member of the great trad bands of our time, from Battlefield Band to the House Band to Patrick Street and Celtic Fiddle Festival, he is a master.  In addition to his extraordinary guitar playing Ged is a strong and unaffected singer, and a superb fiddler as well.  A trio sure to please and bound to delight!

Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 day of show and will be available at Spruce Tree Music, Orange Tree Imports, the Willy St Coops, and The Brink Lounge or online at www.BrownPaperTickets.com
Fri
Mar 2
6 pm
L.A. Byrd
Lounge
classic rock  www.labyrdmusic.com
    EVENT
Nightclub
East High Fundraiser
  9 pm
Charles Walker
Lounge
"Whether it is Charles Walker lying on his back blowing sax, or Porsche Carmon sauntering through the crowd, the Charles Walker Band evokes energy, spontaneity and laughter wherever they perform.  Not only are they superlative funk, R&B and blues artists, but their love of every performance fosters that excitement in their audiences...."
www.walkerband.com
Sat
Mar 3
8 pm
Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble
Lounge
"This ensemble pulls influences from jazz, swing, traditional Latin, Parisian waltzes, and other vintage-jazz sources. Expect a range of tunes from the "Hot Swing" repertoire, originals and standards done in uniquely arranged styles...."
$5 door    www.gypsyswing.com
Tue
Mar 6
  Mad Toast Live Presents:  Stuart Stotts / Ida Jo and the Show
Lounge
Mad Toast Live Presents:  Stuart Stotts - author, storyteller, songwriter at 7 pm  www.stuartstotts.com
and Ida Jo and the Show at 8 pm  "Her voice has the vibrancy of Adele with the soul of Joss Stone. It has the color of history. All the emotion of the sixties, the passion of injustice, and the conviction of someone who has the intelligence, talent, and strength to change it all comes from her mouth..."   Relate Magazine 10/11

About Mad Toast Live:  
"Mad Toast Live, with hosts, Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines, recorded live for Podcast, features music and conversation with diverse musical artists of all styles in an intimate setting. Invited local, regional and national artists share their entertaining music and stories about their experiences with the audience."

"Listeners are encouraged to attend a taping of Mad Toast Live! The live audience is a crucial component in creating the "natural habitat" of our guests. An enthusiastic crowd generally brings a better performance out of the artist."  $5   www.madtoastlive.com  
  7:30 pm
Theater Production of The Vagina Monologues 
On Stage in the Nightclub
More details to follow.
  9:30 pm
Time change

Tango Salsa Night
Lounge
Sponsored by Tango Wisconsin
Wed
Mar 7
6 pm
Theater Production
Nightclub on Stage
More details to follow
  5 - 6:15 pm
Gypsy Swing Primer for Players

Class dates:
March 7 - May 2nd.
Meeting Rooms
Wed, Mar 7-May 2, 5-6:15 pm (no class Apr 4)

Register Online    http://catalog.dcs.wisc.edu/      http://catalog.dcs.wisc.edu or register by phone at  608-262-2451
Register by  February 29, 2012
Program #  3783-12-LSA   
$115

This eight-week course focuses on gypsy swing repertoire and techniques: scales, chords, and riffs specific to the genre. It includes a historical overview, some listening sessions, and discography of the most influential gypsy swing players. Bring your own instrument.

Instructor:   SIMS DELANEY-POTTHOFF  Well-known gypsy swing/jazz performer and founded of Harmonious Wail, Art in the Barn
& Mid-West Mid-Winter Gypsy Swing Festival

For additional information, contact:   CHELCY BOWLES: 265-5629
  6 - 8 pm
Open Trainer
for Gypsy Swing Players
Main Lounge
Open Mic Trainer
Wed, Mar 7-May 2, 6:30-8 pm (no class Apr 4)

Register Online    http://catalog.dcs.wisc.edu/      http://catalog.dcs.wisc.edu or register by phone at  608-262-2451
Register by  February 29, 2012
Program # 3784-12-LSA
$115

NEW Do you secretly aspire to perform at an open mic? This eight-week course launches you onto the stage with confidence. We begin with informal 'round robins,' move to stage practice with a PA system, and end with an open mic with family and friends. Come with two songs prepared for coaching. We also provide coaching for classmates who want to be support players.

Instructor:   SIMS DELANEY-POTTHOFF  Well-known gypsy swing/jazz performer and founded of Harmonious Wail, Art in the Barn
& Mid-West Mid-Winter Gypsy Swing Festival

For additional information, contact:   CHELCY BOWLES: 265-5629
  9 pm
Aaron Williams and the Hoo Doo
Lounge
Award Winning blues artist from Madison.  www.aaronwilliamsandthehoodoo.com
Thur
Mar 8

Nathan Mathes
Lounge
Singer/songwriter, Nathan Mathes Video Release
Fri
Mar 9
7 pm
LADIES MUST SWING
Nightclub
All woman swing band from Madison, WI.  If you love to dance, if you love swing music, you'll love this band of ladies who play the best swing dance music around!!  $7    www.ladiesmustswing.com
  9 pm
Piano Fondue - dueling pianos
Lounge
The dueling pianos are back at The Brink for March's rollicking fun show.
Request your favorite tunes, sing along, join in the antics of this entertaining duo. $8   wwwlpianofondue.oom
Sat
Mar 10
6 pm
Two for the Road
with Lynette Margulies and Jane Reynolds
Nightclub
Two spectacular ladies, two talented musicians!  Jazz, blues, folk and more.  Not to be missed!  $5 door
  8 pm
The Dang-Its
Lounge
“Rare jewels in the otherwise cookie cutter world of country music.”
Madison Magazine
The band shifts effortlessly from spare and gritty alt-country stories, to jazzy, western swing jump tunes, to whisper-quiet ballads—a stylistic and dynamic sweep.  Add a few classics and standards along with expertly crafted original music, and The Dang-Its offer a mix that will connect with any audience."   $5      www.dang-its.com
  10:30pm
Orchestra de Kache
Nightclub Madison's great salsa/latin dance orchestra!  http://orquestadekache.com 
Tue
Mar 13
8 pm
The Stellanovas
Lounge
Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines.
You have heard them perform with their guest on Mad Toast Live.  Now you can listen to them perform their
versatile musical style and showcase their talent.  www.thestellanovas.com
  9 pm
Tango Salsa Night   Nightclub
Sponsored by Tango Wisconsin
Wed
Mar 14
5-6:15 pm
Gypsy Swing Primer for Players

Class dates:
March 7 - May 2nd.
Meeting Rms.
This eight-week course focuses on gypsy swing repertoire and techniques: scales, chords, and riffs specific to the genre. It includes a historical overview, some listening sessions, and discography of the most influential gypsy swing players. Bring your own instrument.

Instructor:   SIMS DELANEY-POTTHOFF  Well-known gypsy swing/jazz performer and founded of Harmonious Wail, Art in the Barn
& Mid-West Mid-Winter Gypsy Swing Festival

For additional information, contact:   CHELCY BOWLES: 265-5629 
  6-8 pm
Open Trainer
for Gypsy Swing Players

NEW Do you secretly aspire to perform at an open mic? This eight-week course launches you onto the stage with confidence. We begin with informal 'round robins,' move to stage practice with a PA system, and end with an open mic with family and friends. Come with two songs prepared for coaching. We also provide coaching for classmates who want to be support players.

Instructor:   SIMS DELANEY-POTTHOFF  Well-known gypsy swing/jazz performer and founded of Harmonious Wail, Art in the Barn
& Mid-West Mid-Winter Gypsy Swing Festival

For additional information, contact:   CHELCY BOWLES: 265-5629 
  9 pm
Swing Dance Night
Lounge
Lindy Swing & more  www.uwswing.com
Thur
Mar 15

EVENT   Lounge
Jodi Lou Foundation Benefit Event

8 pm
The Mighty Groove Machine
Lounge
Jazz/Rock and more
Fri
Mar 16 
7 pm
Paul Steigler
Lounge
Singer/songwriter, Paul Steigler  Acoustic pop/ folk rock.  www.myspace.com/paulstiegler.com
    EVENT   
Lounge
UW Medical School Match Day Event

8 pm
Harmonious Wail
Nightclub
The very popular gypsy jazz/swing group known locally, nationally, and internationally showcase their talent.
$5 door.    www.wail.com 
Sat
Mar 17
3:30 pm
EVENT - Celtic Music Fundraiser
Nightclub/Lounge
St Pat’s Day Benefit: the Celtic Cultural Center and the Celtic Music Association
With Cashel-Dennehy and Trinity dance troupes and music provided by a number of local groups and musicians including Westwind.
  7 pm
West Wind
Irish Music for
St. Pat's Day
Lounge

West  Wind - Celtic music by Westwind in celebration of St. Patrick's Day

"Drawing from the old and new traditions of Ireland, West Wind balances lilting jigs and driving reels with exuberant dance tunes from the Sliabh Luachra region. Airs, ballads, and humorous songs round out their concerts. The energy of the session fuels their live performances, crafted with respect for the fine musicianship demanded by the rich tradition of Irish music."  $5 door

Tue
Mar 20
7 pm
Mad Toast Live Presents:
Petr roller / Joel Peterson / John Masino
Nightclub
About Mad Toast Live:  
"Mad Toast Live, with hosts, Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines, recorded live for Podcast, features music and conversation with diverse musical artists of all styles in an intimate setting. Invited local, regional and national artists share their entertaining music and stories about their experiences with the audience."

"Listeners are encouraged to attend a taping of Mad Toast Live! The live audience is a crucial component in creating the "natural habitat" of our guests. An enthusiastic crowd generally brings a better performance out of the artist."  $5   www.madtoastlive.com   
  9 pm Tango Salsa Night  Lounge Sponsored by Tango Wisconsin
Wed
Mar 21
5-6:15 pm
Gypsy Swing Primer for Players

Class dates:
March 7 - May 2nd.
Meeting Rooms
This eight-week course focuses on gypsy swing repertoire and techniques: scales, chords, and riffs specific to the genre. It includes a historical overview, some listening sessions, and discography of the most influential gypsy swing players. Bring your own instrument.

Instructor:   SIMS DELANEY-POTTHOFF  Well-known gypsy swing/jazz performer and founded of Harmonious Wail, Art in the Barn
& Mid-West Mid-Winter Gypsy Swing Festival

For additional information, contact:   CHELCY BOWLES: 265-5629  
  6-8 pm
Open Trainer
for Gypsy Swing Players 
 
NEW Do you secretly aspire to perform at an open mic? This eight-week course launches you onto the stage with confidence. We begin with informal 'round robins,' move to stage practice with a PA system, and end with an open mic with family and friends. Come with two songs prepared for coaching. We also provide coaching for classmates who want to be support players.

Instructor:   SIMS DELANEY-POTTHOFF  Well-known gypsy swing/jazz performer and founded of Harmonious Wail, Art in the Barn
& Mid-West Mid-Winter Gypsy Swing Festival

For additional information, contact:   CHELCY BOWLES: 265-5629  
  8 pm
Aaron Williams and the Hoo Doo
Lounge
Amazing award Winning blues artist from Madison.  www.aaronwilliamsandthehoodoo.com  
  9 pm  Swing Dance Night
Nightclub
Lindy Swing & more  www.uwswing.com
Thur
Mar 22 
5 pm
EVENT
Lounge
High Tech Happy Hour

2 SETS
7:30 & 9 pm
Madison Jazz Orchestra
Lounge
Madison's Premier Jazz Musicians perform the fourth Thursday of each month at The Brink Lounge.
$5 donation appreciated  www.madisonjazzorchestra.com
Fri
Mar 23
  EVENT  
Nightclub
Immigrant Workers Union Event
  5 pm
EVENT   Lounge
Iron Chef Event
  9 pm
Piano Fondue - Dueling Pianos
Lounge
The dueling pianos are back at The Brink for March's rollicking fun show.
Request your favorite tunes, sing along, join in the antics of this entertaining duo. $8   wwwlpianofondue.oom  
Sat
Mar 24
7 pm EVENT
Nightclub / Lounge
MAMAs - Madison Area Music Association Nomination Party
with performances by Kyle Henderson's Blue Eyed Soul with Allison Margaret and others tda.
Sun
Mar 25
3 pm
MMC, MTL and WORT 89.9FM Present:  Laurence Hobgood in Concert
 Nightclub Mad Toast Live, The Madison Music Collective, Improv Music Workshop and WORT 89.9FM Present:
LAURENCE HOBGOOD  (with special guest Laurie Lang)
Concert at 3:30pm followed by Improv Music Workshop at 6pm
$15 at the door / $12 advance
Tue
Mar 27
8 pm
The Stellanovas
Lounge
Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines.
You have heard them perform with their guest on Mad Toast Live.  Now you can listen to them perform their
versatile musical style and showcase their talent.  www.thestellanovas.com 
  9 pm
Tango Salsa Night  EVENT
Sponsored by Tango Wisconsin  
Wed
Mar 28 
5-6:15 pm
Gypsy Swing Primer for Players

Class dates:
March 7 - May 2nd. 
Meeting Rooms
This eight-week course focuses on gypsy swing repertoire and techniques: scales, chords, and riffs specific to the genre. It includes a historical overview, some listening sessions, and discography of the most influential gypsy swing players. Bring your own instrument.

Instructor:   SIMS DELANEY-POTTHOFF  Well-known gypsy swing/jazz performer and founded of Harmonious Wail, Art in the Barn
& Mid-West Mid-Winter Gypsy Swing Festival

For additional information, contact:   CHELCY BOWLES: 265-5629   
  6-8 pm
Open Trainer
for Gypsy Swing Players  
  NEW Do you secretly aspire to perform at an open mic? This eight-week course launches you onto the stage with confidence. We begin with informal 'round robins,' move to stage practice with a PA system, and end with an open mic with family and friends. Come with two songs prepared for coaching. We also provide coaching for classmates who want to be support players.

Instructor:   SIMS DELANEY-POTTHOFF  Well-known gypsy swing/jazz performer and founded of Harmonious Wail, Art in the Barn
& Mid-West Mid-Winter Gypsy Swing Festival

For additional information, contact:   CHELCY BOWLES: 265-5629   

7 pm
Madison Songwriters Group
Lounge
Songwriters in the Round $5 door donation
  9 pm  Swing Dance Night  Lounge
Lindy Swing & more  www.uwswing.com 
Thur
Mar 29
7 pm
EVENT
Lounge
East High Staff Event
  7 pm
EVENT
Nightclub
Theology on Tap
  2 Sets
7:30 &
9 pm
Madison Jazz Orchestra
Lounge
A group of Madison's finest jazz musicians perform on the fourth Thursday of every month at The Brink Lounge. A $5 donation is appreciated. www.madisonjazzorchestra.com  
Fri
Mar 30
4:30 pm  EVENT  Lounge Vanderbloeman Retirement Party
    EVENT  Lounge Beth Koake Retirement Party
  6 pm
Richard Wiegel
Lounge
Solo Acoustic rock/country/folk  www.themidwesterners.com
  9 pm
Fuzzy Side Up
Lounge
Rock 'n Roll  $5  www.fuzzysideup.us
Sat
Mar 31
7 pm Mad Folk Society
Concert
Nightclub
Details to be announced.
  9 pm
Undercover
Lounge
Rock www.undercovermadison.com