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 What makes Blue Ox work, year after year, is balance: there’s a reverence for tradition, but no fear of plugging in a fuzz pedal or sneaking in a new cover. The festival feels curated but never forced. Less like a lineup and more like a family reunion everyone plans to attend no matter what. 

 There’s something undeniably special about a weekend tucked away in the hills of Driftless Music Gardens, and this year’s Bonfire Music & Arts Festival was no exception 

 Every moment of Rubblebucket’s performance is filled with something fun to look at or be involved in. Lots of dancing and movement occurred on stage and that made for some great shots. The band brought their own stage display that showcased their best climbing abilities, along with heaps of surprises coming straight out of the massive piece.

 Lake Street Dive brought their new album Good Together to life in full force at Breese Stevens Field in Madison, WI, on a Tuesday night that felt anything but ordinary.  

 For the last 20 years, Lake Street Dive has proven to be not only a perfect fixture for Rachael Price to  display her instantly recognizable vocals but also a standout in modern  pop culture. Forming in 2004 in Boston, they have come a very long way.  

Alvvays kicked off their US Spring Tour this April in the Midwest. The lucky fans of Madison, Wisconsin, were very happy to see their name on the bill at one of the best venues in town. Molly Rankin and her gang blasted through the doors of the Sylvee as they were ready to touch the hearts of the fine folk in Mad Town. 

Still riding the tidal wave of their 2023 release The Art of Forgetting, Caroline Rose brought their live performance to the lucky fans in Madison, Wisconsin. The rodeo-themed venue, High Noon Saloon, is no stranger to acts like Caroline Rose. In fact, it's the only place they've ever played in Madison. 

Umphrey's McGee made their well-anticipated return to the cheese state early this spring. They started the 2 night endeavor off just down the street from the famous Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Next up was a journey to their home away from home, Madison. 

A lot was going on in downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, April 6th. The Brewers were taking on the Marlins, Andrea Bocelli was playing at Fiserv Forum, Cinderella was being shown at The Marcus, and then right in the middle of all of that, a “dream pop” band was playing at an old ballroom. 

"The Wood Brothers made their return to the historic Stoughton Opera House on a chilly Thursday night. The performance fit the room perfectly. Although everybody remained seated, you could feel most of the crowd was itching to groove as much as they could in their wooden theater chair."

"I was very fortunate to catch up with the guys in The Present Age as they prepare to release their first EP as a newly reformed band."

"Superorganism is such a unique band. They formed online in 2017 with 8  original members in London. 5 came to the Majestic on a Saturday night  to provide the people of Madison with an experience they won’t forget."