Bello sings together. Their music is about joy and beauty and humanity, because what is more human than three people singing in harmony. Bello is Mike Droho, Ida Jo, & Scott Lamps. All 3 are Madison musicians who are highly accomplished in their own right. Mike Droho and Scott Lamps began making music together ten years ago when they formed the acoustic-pop group The Profits, an upbeat group that was hugely popular with university audiences. In 2007 Droho and Lamps met Ida Jo and formed (with beatboxer Anthony Lamarr) a strings and beat driven group called The Compass Rose. The trio's long musical history is apparent in their intimate vocal stylings and effortless rapport.

“So with Elsinore, well, I guess I should just say that this is one of the most compelling examples of good pop music that I’ve heard in a while.” -- Muzzle of Bees ]]> When: Thu. May 17 5:30PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up. Donations are welcome!

If you over-work or get worked over, this one’s for you! FREE CONCERT SERIES!

Based on the proposition that melodies live and words kill, the LEEDING ZEROS thrive. Bringing indie rock with the blend of genres, rhythms and power that speaks to the evolution of music, the LEEDING ZEROS are present and dangerous!

The LeeDing Zeroes are a five piece Madisonian Jazz Pop band whom we are excited to see perform at the High Noon Saloon tonight. If you like amazing saxophone solos with piano driven grooves and song progression you are sure to be impressed - The LeeDing Zeroes’ live music may be just what your life needs. If you come out to the show tonight be sure to write a review on the High Noon’s Facebook page! ]]> When: Thu. May 17 9:00PM
Cost: $7 cover
Additional Info: 18 and up.

Henhouse Prowlers, the award winning, powerhouse Chicago string band quartet, perform their brand of innovative bluegrass for audiences all across the country. They describe their sound as new traditional noting that much of their material is original, yet it touches on classic bluegrass themes such as love, loss, work, regret and death.

"Armed with lightning fast, laser accurate bluegrass instruments, the EverGreen Grass Band takes stage loaded for bear and delivers a show that takes no prisoners. Their expert chops, homespun original tunes and sparkling vocal harmonies conquer the summits of musical elevations that many bands attempt, yet so few achieve. Do not miss this show" - Martha Galep, Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association Harvest Jam Director ]]> When: Fri. May 18 5:00PM
Cost: $6 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

The Happy-Hour version of Madison’s own unique musical institution – it’s Happyoke! Everybody dreams of becoming a rock star....well now's your chance! Join the Gomers onstage and sing your favorite songs to a crowd of adoring fans. You've never seen karaoke like this before! Check out their huge online song list in advance, or peruse the songbooks in the club while partaking of some liquid courage. Then sign up and grab your lyrics, and if your name is drawn from the “Magic Sombrero of Rock”, you’ll be onstage and singing your heart out! Added bonus: every singer gets a free drink!

Happyoke fills up fast, so be sure to come and get your name in the hat early!

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Click here to see the Gomers’ songlist! ]]> When: Fri. May 18 10:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

"Aside from being knock-you-on-your-ass great, Lips and Arms (Kitty Rhombus’s studio album) is well thought out through the melody and production. A lot of credit should go to Dustin Sisson who took what could have amounted to a great deal of racket but turned it into a great album. I believe Lips and Arms should prove to be a Madison music beacon. While there aren't many people making the type of music Kitty Rhombus is turning out I can only hope it might inspire more bands to explore their sound." –Josh Trinkner Dane101.

"Pink Lightning's members include a lead guitarist with surfer-style shredding abilities, a solid bass and drums rhythm team, a singer reminiscent of Nick Cave and a man armed with an accordion. As elusive as Pink Lightning may be, it is our hope and ambition here at Real Detroit Weekly to change the fact that very few have heard of this mysterious quintet. For those of you hunting for Pink Lightning, sightings include P.J.'s Lager House and Dally in the Alley."

Dharmonic Deluxe is a Madison four piece band and will be exciting the crowd at the High Noon Saloon in Madison tonight. Come out and show your support!!

Tickle Torture will wow the High Noon audience with sexpop music tonight. Sweet, sweet sexpop. ]]> When: Sat. May 19 5:30PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Come one, come all; you who love endurance-rock and birthdays with round numbers! Local scenestzar/rocker/curmudgeon Adam Zar will be turning forty years old/young. He will be chided by local two-car-garage rock behemoths The Arkoffs¹, as well as the made-up-in-a-panic-at-the-last-minute-let's-call-it-improv skronk of ZarBot (formerly Digibot)². These bands only play once in a while, by popular demand! So don't miss out.

Be there or be in Nowheresville, man! Its free if you are. What? You want more, you overstimulated tweakers? There are somewhat-substantiated rumors of a fully-loaded pretzel bar! With mustard! This is a full Oktoberfest experience without the lederhosen and swastikas. ZarBot may even do a polka! Be. There.

¹The Arkoffs are a many-splendored thing: let us count the curds and wheys. The rock that rolled over your radio. Two ringers and two string-pingers. They are not on meth. Heck, they're not even allowed to drink 7-up. Do not feed the animals. Sometimes there is a Saxophone. Sometimes there is Trouble. If that happens, blame Zar.
²Formerly and forever. May also contain trace amounts of saxophone. ]]> When: Sat. May 19 9:30PM
Cost: $15 cover / $13 advance
Additional Info: 18 and up.

Foxy Shazam's music is an unhinged, maniacal mix of piano, guitar, howling vocals, double-kickdrum percussion, and rock & roll theatrics. The quintet hails from Cincinnati, Ohio, where bandmates Eric Nally (vocals), Loren Turner (guitar), Daisy (bass), Sky White (piano), and Joe Halberstadt (drums) first joined forces in 2004. Recording sessions for The Flamingo Trigger began that year and stretched into early 2005, and Foxy Shazam supported the album's June release with a series of headlining show dates. New Weatherman Records took an interest in the band's rambunctious, genre-melding sound, and Foxy Shazam signed to the label before entering the studio for a second time.

Led by singer/songwriter Aaron Shekey (pronounced she-key), The Usual Things mix power pop melodies with southern inspired story telling, reminiscent of their mid-western roots and big city aspirations. Shekey references his own blue-collar family experiences with relatable ambiguity; tales that push the simple, upbeat melodies of the band into surprisingly darker territory. “Incredible songs and solid musicianship without indie haircuts or too-tight pants. Please God, send more.” -Maximum Ink ]]> When: Sat. May 19 12:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up. Event will run 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Records! Albums! LPs! Discos! Frisbees! Whatever you call em, just don't call them "vinyls"!

The record hoarders are releasing a fresh crop of playable, collectible (collect them all!) friends into the wild at the High Noon Saloon on Saturday, May 19, noon-4 pm. We'll have hundreds of LPs and 45s from various sellers (depending who shows up, as we're fairly informal; if you have some records to re-home, email bobbyarkoffs@gmail.com to get involved). Expect lots of dollar albums to dig through, as well as better titles that are more than a dollar! Records will likely be all genres from the age of the LP and forward.

There's no admission fee, and all are welcome to stop by and dig for gold. The High Noon's 2 for 1 happy hour special will be rockin' the bar so you can throw back a few cold ones while perusing -- just don't spill 'em on the records! After we move out the records, stick around for some happy hour rock from Digibot and The Arkoffs at 5:30 pm, in honor of Adam's 40th birthday; and Foxy Shazam at 9:30 pm ]]> When: Sun. May 20 1:00PM
Cost: $12 cover / $10 advance
Additional Info: Family-Friendly Event. $5 Cover For Kids Ages 6-12!

What’s better than a little funk/disco dance party with Glass Nickel pizza onsite to replenish energy stores? Not much! High Noon and VO5 are sponsoring a disco shake-your-groove-thing, get-down-with-your-bad-self party to support Team Orange’s fundraising efforts for the WI AIDS Ride. Buy your discount tickets in advance to this family friendly groove-athon!

VO5 has been playing packed houses and festivals for the last 5 years. Some of their higher profile gigs include the Wisconsin Film Festival (2006 & 2009), the Wisconsin Union Terrace (3000+ audience), Overture Center (opening for Abbamania) and Atwood Summer Fest. V05 represents the hopes and aspirations of all Americans. They believe that dancing should be an essential part of everyone's revolution and that when they’re in charge, mandatory wig policies will be strictly enforced. They believe in peace and justice and the American way, especially if it involves platform heels and lots of glitter.

Will-Call tickets are available online (see above)
Hard tickets are available at High Noon Saloon --
Adults (ages 13 and up) - $10 advance / $12 day-of-show
Kids ages 6 to 12 - $5
Kids 5 and under admitted free!

Event will run 1:00pm - 4:00pm ]]> When: Sun. May 20 8:00PM
Cost: $20 cover / $18 advance
Additional Info: 21 and up.

As much as we like to hear what our fellow youngsters are contributing to the world of music, it's often the older, more reliable folks who really keep up our morale. A classic case would be Texan singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo, who seems to be kicking as much ass in his late 50s as most guys do in their 20s. His shows in recent years have re-connected with his punk-rock past, but also with country and melodies from south of the border. Plus, he's pretty cool about keeping Madison on his tour route. ]]> When: Mon. May 21 8:00PM
Cost: $15 cover
Additional Info: 18 and up.

Kurt Vile is a lo-fi indie rock singer/songwriter from Philadelphia who made his commercial recording debut in 2008 to much critical fanfare. Based in Philadelphia, Vile grew up outside the city in the nearby town of Lansdowne. His father, a bluegrass aficionado who bought him a banjo, encouraged his passion for music. Vile eventually advanced from the banjo to other instruments, primarily guitar, and began writing songs that he would record at home. These lo-fi home recordings, often featuring drum machines and other one-man-band, lo-fi adornment, were compiled on a series of CD-Rs that Vile would release in limited editions. Meanwhile, in addition to his solo work, Vile began collaborating musically with singer/guitarist Adam Granduciel in 2003.

Black Bananas is set for the next all-inclusive rock and roll crusade, the one that includes even and especially all the shit you don't like, woven into all the shit you can't live without. This has been the name of Jennifer's game from day one; she owns the blueprints and if you don't know by now, don't even bother to Google it, cuz understanding is an investment not an action. Jennifer Herrema is not schizophrenic nor does she don many hats. She is simply a singer and simultaneously, a pioneer of comprehensive non-exclusive opposition rock, and Black Bananas is the latest addition to the oeuvre. That’s what Black Bananas seems to do best, is capture a moment. It might never be recreated — “ I don’t look back, I don’t think about stuff that already happened,” says Herrema — but it’s exciting to hear and anyway, recreating the same old thing has never been what Herrema’s interested in.“If I don’t deliver what you think you want, that’s not my problem,” she says. “Not because I don’t care, but because I do care and I think fans deserve something new every time.”

Taking cues from grunge, slowcore, stoner-rock and shoegaze, the Texan trio have crafted a nine-track opus which is as exquisite of elegant detail as it is exemplary of skull-rumbling riff. “True Widow, who grabbed those lackadaisical grunge breakdowns we didn’t even realize we missed, and drew them out in an epic swell of apathy and stoned whateverness” Fader Magazine. ]]> When: Tue. May 22 6:00PM
Cost: $4 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Double Wide Mud Slide features members of the local Madison bands "The Blowtorches" and "Huffin Glue" along with guitarist A.J. Love and pedal steel guitarist extraordinaire Mike Greenberg. They play Rockin' Honky Tonk Country songs by artists such as Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and more...

The talented Kyle Henderson's Blue Eyed Soul plays a fun and eclectic mix of rock, pop, and soul covers with some unique soul of their own! ]]> When: Tue. May 22 9:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Everybody dreams of becoming a rock star....well now's your chance! Join The Gomers onstage and sing your favorite songs to a crowd of adoring fans. You've never seen karaoke like this before! Check out their huge online song list in advance, or peruse the songbooks in the club while partaking of some liquid courage. Then sign up and grab your lyrics, and if your name is drawn from the “Magic Sombrero of Rock”, you’ll be onstage and singing your heart out! Added bonus: every singer gets a free drink!

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Click here to see the Gomers’ songlist! ]]> When: Wed. May 23 8:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

It's like the Discovery Channel -- with beer! Nerds and non-nerds alike gather to meet, drink and learn something new through brief presentations. Entry is free and open to all.
This month featuring three Nerd-tacular talks:

What Are You Made Of?: A Brief History of Microscopes and What They Are Good For (by Joe Yeager)
Animals and alcohol: the evolution of intoxication (by Zach Throckmorton)
It’s the Clothes That Make the (Pac) Man: Masculinity and Early Videogame Characters (by Alexandra Newman)

For more information please visit http://madison.nerdnite.com/

Nerd Nite is a monthly-ish informal gathering at which nerds get together for nerdery of all sorts (well, mostly presentations and drinking). Nerds and non-nerds alike gather to meet, drink and learn something new. Entry is free and open to all. If you would like to be notified of upcoming events, join the Facebook group or sign up for the mailing list using the form to the right. ]]> When: Thu. May 24 6:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

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Cost: $15 cover / $12 advance
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Sam Llanas (born in 1961) is a singer, acoustic guitarist, and songwriter in several rock and roots rock bands active from the 1980s to the 2000s, including the BoDeans and Absinthe. Sam is known for his unusual and distinctive voice. ]]> When: Fri. May 25 5:30PM
Cost: $6 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

“They broke the mold after they made the Reptile Palace Orchestra. There's absolutely no one like them, able to tread freely, humorously, and with great aplomb, around world music, as comfortable with klezmer, Eastern European rhythms, and Maghrebi melodies as they are with a cover of the jazz-rock classic, "Vehicle." That they do it with such a smile of their faces is the icing on the cake, because underneath is some stunning musicianship, easily heard in pieces like the demanding "Sandankso Horo" or the opener, "Kochari." ” — Chris Nickson, All Music Guide ]]> When: Fri. May 25 9:00PM
Cost: $10 cover
Additional Info: 18 and up.

Playful, fun, and somewhat irreverent, Anna Wang & the Oh Boys! Rock out to good old-fashioned pop/rock, with clever lyrics and catchy hooks, drawing influences from sex, emo kids, Phil Spector, 60’s pop, 70s pop, soda pop, gumdrops and many other wonderful things.

West African Dance of Madison brings the colorful fabric of African life to the Midwest. By adapting a centuries-old form of social expression for the modern stage, WADOMA bridges the divide between tradition and innovation.

The Sandrose band aims to keep their roots deeply trenched in the spirit of american traditional sounds with an open door that invites world wide and universal influences to step forward in both their studio recording endeavors and live performances, which are truly a full on circus of the senses set to "lay your bourdon at the door" and get back to freedom, in any sense of the word, and the kind of peace of mind that invokes the spirit of music and in turn the healing of the earth and beyond.

Phox is getting famous. Phox is amazing. See Phox rock your socks tonight in Madison at the High Noon Saloon. ]]> When: Sat. May 26 9:30PM
Cost: $7 cover
Additional Info: 18 and up.

Clelebrate the release of Jimmy Murn + The Heymakers’ new CD tonight! They are a Power-Pop-Punk alliance hailing from Madison, Wisconsin. Aiming true to a vision Jimmy had when he was just 9 years old, the Heymakers are set to release their collection of new manic pop gems on their self-released "Hudson River Rookie". Recorded partially reel to reel @ DNA Studio with Mark Whitcomb, the album features songs such as “Quicksand” with a chorus that imperatively discloses "I will make you love me." The band intends to win you over, each and every one of you. They wish to send you off into the night with a smile on your face, you wondering how it got there, and that melody playing over and over again in your head

Loosely translated Bes Monde means "to kiss the world", but the aim of this group is to destroy it. Short and sweet rock & roll inspired by 80's post-punk and the concept of "Beastmode", Bes Monde's live shows are full blown revivals. A tribute to days gone by with hope for a better tomorrow. Fans of primal catharsis should get off their collective asses and dive in.

Mercy Whip isn't just a compassionate sentence from your king, it's a musical and verbal assault on your ears! Join the High Noon Saloon as we welcome Mercy whip, who will be playing in front of their hometown Madison audience. Post punk stoner rock that looks like an episode of M*A*S*H*. Inspired vocals and intense rhythms. New blood and seasoned vets united in pursuit of teenage bliss.

The Leopard Print Lounge loves playing you all the best in modern & classic international garage rock, rockabilly, 50s & 6Ts, psych, FUZZ, freakbeat, mod & ted, Mersey & Medway, Northern soul, power pop, trash blues, R&B, and primitive rock-n-roll. ]]> When: Sun. May 27 9:30PM
Cost: $10 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Playing a positive-natured brand of hardcore-tinged Celtic punk, Flatfoot 56 has been unleashing itself upon America and the rest of the world for over 10 years now.

Chicago based Three Blue Teardrops formed back in the fall of 1991 playing and helping invent American Psychobilly in the an age when most bands were trying to cash in on the Seattle grunge sound. Three Blue Teardrops were at the forefront of a stateside rockabilly and swing revival with their unique and energetic style. A three piece trio of drums, upright bass and guitar, the band began writing and performing original songs that combined elements of 1970s punk, 1980's Hardcore, gut bucket blues, jungle swing, gospel, garage rock, hillbilly jazz and country harmony to the 1950s style raw rockabilly sounds of our Rock-N-Roll forefathers to create their own contemporary sound that was not stuck in the trappings of rockabilly, psychobilly, punk, blues or any single musical sub genre. ]]> When: Sun. May 27 11:00AM
Cost: $10 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up. The $10 is a suggested donation

Brats! Beer! Bands! Camaraderie! Does it get any better? Join us for Wurst Times; It’s The Best of Times!

Celebrate Wisconsin unification by joining us with a feast for your belly as well as your ears! Spend the entire day, from 11a.m. to 8 p.m., moving between the 4 entertainment stages and enjoying all genres of music! 25+ local bands will stimulate your auditory senses while brats (veggie too) and beer will tantalize your taste buds.

While you are feeding yourself, take pride in knowing you are feeding someone else. All event donations and proceeds will go to the Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. Last year we raised enough to provide about 20,000 meals. This year we are hoping to exceed that as hunger is, unfortunately, on the rise and it is a real crisis right here in our community.

A suggested $10 monetary donation or non-perishable food donations will be solicited at the door. Brats will be priced at $2 and event beer at $3.

Wurst Times was born out of the need to offer an event that is not sponsored by Walker supporters! We are not suggesting you boycott other events; the last thing we want is for charities to suffer. They can have their event and we’ll have ours and all charities win! ]]> When: Mon. May 28 6:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

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Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

BETTER THAN SOMETHING is a feature documentary about the controversial and prolific garage rock icon Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr, better known to the world as Jay Reatard. This intimate portrait, captured just months before his untimely passing, brings us incredibly close to Jay's complicated punk-rock world in Memphis, Tennessee. BETTER THAN SOMETHING eloquently interweaves cinéma vérité, interviews, and archival concert performances, and features scenes from an insightful and candid week spent with Jay, who reveals personal childhood stories and the struggles of life in Memphis.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TRAILER FOR THIS FILM ]]> When: Tue. May 29 9:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Everybody dreams of becoming a rock star....well now's your chance! Join The Gomers onstage and sing your favorite songs to a crowd of adoring fans. You've never seen karaoke like this before! Check out their huge online song list in advance, or peruse the songbooks in the club while partaking of some liquid courage. Then sign up and grab your lyrics, and if your name is drawn from the “Magic Sombrero of Rock”, you’ll be onstage and singing your heart out! Added bonus: every singer gets a free drink!

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Click here to see the Gomers’ songlist! ]]> When: Wed. May 30 8:00PM
Cost: $15 cover
Additional Info: 18 and up.

Evolving from Peter Silberman's bedroom recordings to a fully realized band, for Brooklyn-based the Antlers, what started out as a solo lo-fi folk project progressed quickly into a colossal-sounding chamber pop group. Their sound is frequently so immense it feels as if it's straining at the confines of the venue, as if in search of somewhere bigger. It probably will end up somewhere bigger in the not-too-distant future: your enjoyment is slightly marred by the feeling that in six months' time, whoever's in charge of TV background music is going to notice them, and the Antlers will end up soundtracking nature documentaries, departures from The X Factor and the grand unveiling of the kitchen knock-through at the end of DIY SOS. What the hip blogs will make of that remains to be seen.

Sat. Night Duets are college students from Milwaukee who play '90s-style college alt-rock. Unfortunately, a lot of the buzz they've generated — strangely, from atypical sources for indie rock criticism like GQ and CNN — seems to be fixated on the Duets' superficial similarities to the band Pavement. Pavement-comparisons aside, though, the Duets are a great act. In addition to being refreshingly competent musicians, these guys are honestly one of the few bands whose members play "musical instrument chairs" between songs in a way that isn't totally aggravating. ]]> When: Thu. May 31 6:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Dishing up foot-stomping, old time classics and tight high-and-lonesome harmonies, the Oak Street Ramblers are an essential cog in Madison’s burgeoning bluegrass scene. The Oak Street Ramblers were born in a garage on the corner of Oak and Union streets on the east side of Madison, Wisconsin. At first a loosely-knit collective made up of a revolving cast of old time and Americana enthusiasts, the Ramblers eventually coalesced into a core group of dedicated bluegrass pickers. ]]> When: Thu. May 31 9:00PM
Cost: $7 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

The garage-rock vagrants (Sleeping in the Aviary) seem to have also hit a creative stride musically too. Their forthcoming album is a retro hodgepodge of freewheeling rock ‘n’ roll and proto-punk crunch that sees the band sounding more focused and realized than ever before. Perhaps Sleeping in the Aviary’s most commendable feat is their ability to take some of the most basic elements of early rock ‘n’ roll and mold their music into something that sounds entirely original. Balancing the old with the new, there are dashes of fuzz and aural bluster that sit beneath all the traditional chord progressions and lush harmonies. For instance, “So Lonely” opens like any other assembly-line surf-rock ditty, only to explode into a swirl of screeching guitar solos and psychedelic noise.

In addition, the garage-rock vagrants (Sleeping in the Aviary) will be celebrating a not-so-new, but so-very-exciting release for this show. In 2008, the band had explored its heavily acoustic-based, fiery freak-folk which has been described as sounding like Jeff Mangum listening to a shitload of Bob Dylan before recording "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea." This record was released by local label Science of Sound in 2008, but only on CD... and now... "Vomit" is being pressed on vinyl, and will be available for purchase at the show! The digital download that comes with the album also comes with several previously-unreleased bonus tracks. Come get your vomit while it's hot!

Minneapolis' Caroline Smith & the Good Night Sleeps are rooted in folk rock, but expanding into contemporary indie rock. The catchy hooks remain, but their new sound destined to win the group a whole new set of fans, while pleasing the old ones

The band Icarus Himself knows opposites attract — musically at least. The Madison based trio juxtapose saccharine vocals with barks of emotions, death with love and ambient effects with roaring instrumentals. In fact, Icarus Himself thrives by marrying these seemingly contradictory elements to create their signature sound. And listeners love it. ]]> When: Fri. June 1 5:00PM
Cost: $6 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

This happy hour version of Rock Star Gomeroke really rocks! Come sing your favorite songs with The Gomers and take the edge off of your work week with 2 for 1 rail drinks and select taps. Check out the band's extensive song list in advance at www.thegomers.net, or there will be songbooks available when you arrive. Added bonus: Singers get a free drink! ]]> When: Sat. June 2 3:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

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Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Midnight Voices is an all female high school group from Madison, WI, combining members from West, Edgewood, and Memorial High School. Their life motto is simple…. Do or Dah. ]]> When: Sun. June 3 3:30PM
Cost: $15 cover
Additional Info: Family-Friendly Event.

Polish up your dancing shoes, and join us for this New England Contra Dance Benefit for the Madison Early Music Festival!

All proceeds will benefit the upcoming MEMF – “Welcome Home Again: An American Celebration,” happening July 7–14. The party will feature Last Gaspe, Madison’s premier New England-style contra dance band playing Canadian, Irish and American fiddle music that swings. The band blends traditional forms with contemporary innovations to create an infectious, sparkling sound.


No worries if you don’t know how to contra dance – pre-party lessons are provided and all dances are called by Roger Diggle. For more information about the Madison Early Music Festival, see www.madisonearlymusic.org

Dance lessons: 3:30 pm
Contra Dance: 4:15 – 6:00 pm

Light snacks and bottled water provided. ]]> When: Sun. June 3 7:30PM
Cost: $12 cover / $10 advance
Additional Info: 21 and up. Minors may attend accompanied by parent/legal guardian

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars have risen like a phoenix out of the ashes of war and enflamed the passions of fans across the globe with their uplifting songs of hope, faith and joy. The band is a potent example of the redeeming power of music and the ability of the human spirit to persevere through unimaginable hardship and emerge with optimism intact. From their humble beginnings in West African refugee camps Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and matured into one of Africa’s top touring and recording bands.

The All-Stars will play two sets, with no opening act. ]]> When: Mon. June 4 7:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

JEFFY is the sound of two worlds colliding. The first world consists of cheese popcorn, AC/DC, and copious amounts of caffeine. The second world is made up of moldy LP sleeves, Yukon Jack, and comic books. These sonic bass drum booms, speed of light guitar licks, and heavenly harmonies will BRING THE DINOSAURS BACK FROM THE DEAD. So if you want to see dinosaurs with your own eyes, listen to JEFFY.

Robots Counterfeiting Money are punky, wild and fast. Swing through the High Noon Saloon tonight to catch this hot act that hails from Illinois.

Midstress is a 4 piece punk band from Urbana-Champaign, IL. (Formerly "The Fresh Kills") ]]> When: Tue. June 5 6:30PM
Cost: $4 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

The Dirty Shirts remind one of Madison's Cork n' Bottle String Band. Both bands play traditional roots styles and make entertaining live shows their focal point. The similarity is more than a coincidence. The two bands share two members — lap steel player Kurt Kellesvig and bassist Pat Logterman. ]]> When: Tue. June 5 9:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Come help us celebrate 8 fun years of Rockstar Gomeroke tonight!

Everybody dreams of becoming a rock star....well now's your chance! Join The Gomers onstage and sing your favorite songs to a crowd of adoring fans. You've never seen karaoke like this before! Visit the Gomers’ homepage to check out their huge song list in advance, or peruse the songbooks in the club while partaking of some liquid courage. Then sign up and grab your lyrics, and if your name is drawn from the “Magic Sombrero of Rock”, you’ll be onstage and singing your heart out! Added bonus: every singer gets a free drink! ]]> When: Wed. June 6 8:00PM
Cost: cover TBD
Additional Info: 21 and up.

"Jo’s voice is powerful and soulful, expertly delivering her lyrics, which focus and the complications of love, family and providence. The most notable aspect of Providence, however, is the violin, which she plays in a masterful and unexpected fashion". Emmie Music Magazine (Madison, WI) 11/10 ]]> When: Thu. June 7 6:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Winn Dixie is husband / wife team Matt and Kirsten Earley and former Cork n’ Bottle guitarist Andy Moore. The trio plays originals, hard core country covers, and offbeat pop songs with heart and humor as instructed by voices from their native Kentucky. Stephen Foster meets Tom T. Hall in their show, served up with five-string banjo, ukulele, fiddle, and guitar. ]]> When: Thu. June 7 9:00PM
Cost: $6 cover
Additional Info: 18 and up.

Madison, WI's Jam/electronic band, Wook has drawn on influences from all genres. A mix of jam, progressive rock, singer songwriter roots, and electronic instrumentation, the group creates a sound that is ever changing. This youthful approach to music is mirrored by the youthfulness of the band. Only in their early twenties, Wook has seen great success with sharing their music for all to enjoy. Stressing a fun and inclusive atmosphere, Wook shows have grown to become a must-attend party. ]]> When: Fri. June 8 5:30PM
Cost: $6 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Madison band Shakey's shows aim not only to cover Neil Young's songs, but to please the biggest of Neil Young dorks, often focusing on specific periods of Young's vast career. They aren't afraid to switch up arrangements, often performing in a three-guitar lineup that draws more from Drive-By Truckers than from Crazy Horse. ]]> When: Fri. June 8 9:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

ΔAIMON This male/female duo from Southern California have been getting recognition and at an accelerated rate! They have been booked to play an array of events including the recent SXSW in Texas. ΔAIMON defy their sunny locale in exchange for beautiful, grim and sometimes harsh occult soundscapes; with compositions built on anxiety and paranoia giving way to a heightened feverish sexuality and erotic ritualism. Coming from an extremely wide set of influences, their music is its own unique blend of slow and menacing conjurations. Generally connected with the ‘drag‘ and ‘witchhouse‘ genres, ΔAIMON uses unconventional sound-design and tension within often pop oriented song structures to instill unnerving sensation.

Noise echoes and ghost drones from this husband and wife’s dark and bloody ground… I†† is a lo-fi hyper sigil casting spells in various mediums. There is a familiarity within their influences tying back to the early days of extreme experimentation in sounds from such groups as Coil, Death In June, and Throbbing Gristle. Though don't be mistaken. I†† is a sound all of their own. The name itself is a sigil for magickal workings, but if it must be pronounced it is eyedoublecross.

Preteen Pornstar is an art group that started in 2002 using analog synthesizers and synthesized analgesics. Through live shows in South and North California the project solidified into a core group of permanent members with more or less steady roles, and a cloud of 40 or so occasional collaborators. Since 2002, the project has put out 5 'normal' full length albums, as well as a scattering of other releases including remixes, s3m kits, found audio tapes, and an illustrated children's book. The only consistent threads are that any Preteen work must feature at least one of the core members, and must be available for free online. All releases of the project are available on either direct download or through bit torrent.

Blending the lines between music, video, and performance art, Channel 4Four is a bit of an enigma to the electronic and art scene. His live performance is a complete audio/visual wacky circus experience. You will be shocked. In awe. And most likely won't understand what just happened to your mind when it is over. On this night he will be accompanied by live drumming by the one known as Buddha from their old band Sinistra 317.

Textbeak has always straddled the line between experimental industrial and dance. Hailing from the early ‘90s Columbus, Ohio rave scene he was a member of Body Release with Titonton Duvante (Residual Records), Todd Sines (Frankie, Planet E, Peacefrog, YORE), and Charles Noel. Through the mid ’90s and early 2000’s with his band Bath, to his current endeavors, he has always pushed the envelope with his compositions, artwork, text collages, and genre-blasting DJ sets. He host a weekly internet radio show that features guest mixed sets from producers and label owners all over the world in the dark electronic world. ]]> When: Sat. June 9 5:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

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Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: Family-Friendly Event. Event will run 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Our Mission: support a culture of positive self-esteem and collaboration among girls while building community through music. Girls Rock Camp Madison recognizes the potential of every young woman to be a strong, talented, creative and empowered individual while providing a safe space where all girls rock. ]]> When: Sun. June 10 8:00PM
Cost: $6 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Chez Bouché: A Dance/Comedy Revue now touring the Midwest with a “bawd-villian” blend of physical and stand-up comedy, irreverent puppetry, unexpected magic, glam rock-like artistry, precise lip sync, outrageous celebrity impersonations, intricately choreographed high-energy dance numbers and bold sex appeal. Chez Bouché is a provocative, edgy variety show that is sure to please and intrigue you with its naughty and neo-burlesque feel. ]]> When: Mon. June 11 8:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

PROG plays the music of Genesis, the EARLY years, Rush, the somewhat early years, YES, the very early years, and Jethro Tull, most of the years. ]]> When: Tue. June 12 6:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

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Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Everybody dreams of becoming a rock star....well now's your chance! Join The Gomers onstage and sing your favorite songs to a crowd of adoring fans. You've never seen karaoke like this before! Visit the Gomers’ homepage to check out their huge song list in advance, or peruse the songbooks in the club while partaking of some liquid courage. Then sign up and grab your lyrics, and if your name is drawn from the “Magic Sombrero of Rock”, you’ll be onstage and singing your heart out! Added bonus: every singer gets a free drink! ]]> When: Wed. June 13 8:00PM
Cost: $7 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Katie Powderly’s music permeates the boundaries of genre, inhabiting a space somewhere between alt-country and folk. It transcends the confines of linear chronology, as well; it is vintage and current, nostalgic and prophetic. Respectful of tradition while remaining relevant, Powderly presents a promising musical hybrid in her painstakingly hand-hewn tunes.

Pioneer classify themselves as an indie band and describe their sound as “vaguely folk-rock with some pop.” Despite its detail, such a description cannot adequately capture the refreshing tunes this talented trio from Madison conjures with their bows, picks and sticks. The group’s lyrical portfolio includes an array of songs from slow ballads to reeling pop melodies. This varied sound has enabled Pioneer to play a diverse body of shows appearing alongside acts ranging from rappers to rock bands to fellow folk artists.

Small Houses is a Michigan based indie/folk project featuring the songs and poems of Flint native Jeremy Quentin. Artfully crafted finger-style guitar playing, and softly sung melodies describing the people, love, and homes of Quentin’s life. ]]> When: Thu. June 14 6:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

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Cost: cover TBD
Additional Info: 21 and up.

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Cost: $6 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

This happy hour version of Rock Star Gomeroke really rocks! Come sing your favorite songs with The Gomers and take the edge off of your work week with 2 for 1 rail drinks and select taps. Check out the band's extensive song list in advance at www.thegomers.net, or there will be songbooks available when you arrive. Added bonus: Singers get a free drink! ]]> When: Fri. June 15 10:00PM
Cost: $6 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Houses in Motion is a Talking Heads cover band from Madison, WI / Chicago, IL. A typical performance features a set as a four-piece dedicated to Talking Heads' earlier material, and another set with additional musicians focusing on the Heads' later material. The result is a dance party that lasts all night long! ]]> When: Sat. June 16 5:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

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Cost: $12 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up. Minors admitted if accompanied by parent or legal guardian

SoDangYang is a 5-piece band based out of Madison, Wisconsin. We have a large body of original material, and are able to play a full night of music for your listening pleasure. Our CD, "Piñata" (2008)is available at B-Side Records on State St. and at our shows. It's a 4-song EP of new studio material that features Jim Schwall on lead guitar and accordion!

North Dakotan Josh Harty made his singer-songwriter name in Madison, Wisconsin's thriving folk scene with his appealing, sympathetic vocal, comfortingly reminiscent of Gordon Lightfoot, and expert guitar style that sets you immediately at ease. Unadorned and honest, his writing on this album ("A Long List of Lies") is informed and knowledgeable way beyond his years, skilled in honouring what's gone before whilst sounding absolutely of today and his stories are simple, believable- this guys knows his stuff. ]]> When: Sun. June 17 8:30PM
Cost: $8 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

For fifteen years, Witch Mountain has flown the flag of doom over its cloudy hometown of Portland, OR. Formed in 1997 by guitarist/songwriter Rob Wrong (M99, Iommi Stubbs) and drummer/manager Nathan ‘Nanotear’ Carson (Point Line Plane, Two Ton Boa), the group has stayed loud and proud through a variety of lineups and musical epochs. Today, the band is recognized as a leader in some of the most renowned metal communities in the world—locally alongside Agalloch, YOB, and Red Fang—and internationally as part of the Profound Lore label and Nanotear Booking rosters.

Lord Dying come from Portland, Oregon, a place abundant with purveyors of the heavy riff...a region where the inhabitants are plagued with nerve and joint damage due to lack of sunlight. In a time when everyone is trying to out-sludge or out-doom each other Lord Dying gives something less than a fuck. They are a metal band with members of Black Elk , Portals, Le Force, and Cremains, who in their short time as a band have shared the stage with the likes of Unsane, Red Fang, Yob, and Valient Thorr. ]]> When: Mon. June 18 1:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

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Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Prairie Empire, who are split between Brooklyn and Portland, OR, and led by a vocalist with a very obvious (and very pretty) Joni Mitchell influence. The quintet play a ’60s-style folk, replete with somber strings and downtempo percussion. And there is real beauty in the subtle details you need headphones to pick up on, like the sleigh bells jingling in the back of the chorus, or the faint digital vocal underlay on the outro. The melancholy air of “Snow” would perfectly soundtrack an afternoon of wistfully looking out the window at the treacherous streets below.

Madison, Wisconsin's own Tiny Band make mighty music from wee instruments. This is no novelty act, Bub, but real music, really pretty, a really big show. The songs come from our own gooey innards and from our favorites, like the Velvet Underground, Talking Heads and others from historic left field. Julia Ziemer sings and plays baritone ukulele, Lisa Marine sings and plays the Mando Bird, Matt Appleby plays soprano ukulele, Stephen Burke plays mandolin and Dan Hobson plays a small drum with a cymbal the size of a silver dollar pancake. There is power in tiny. Why? We don't know. It doesn't matter. Rock tinily with us. ]]> When: Tue. June 19 9:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Everybody dreams of becoming a rock star....well now's your chance! Join The Gomers onstage and sing your favorite songs to a crowd of adoring fans. You've never seen karaoke like this before! Visit the Gomers’ homepage to check out their huge song list in advance, or peruse the songbooks in the club while partaking of some liquid courage. Then sign up and grab your lyrics, and if your name is drawn from the “Magic Sombrero of Rock”, you’ll be onstage and singing your heart out! Added bonus: every singer gets a free drink! ]]> When: Wed. June 20 8:00PM
Cost: $15 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

For over a decade, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers have avoided unnecessary additives, preservatives and sugary substances that may initially be satisfying, but ultimately provide no sustenance. Instead, they have been serving up nothing but uncompromised, unadulterated, pure rock-n-roll. RCPM have stuck to their credo of letting art lead commerce by mixing relentless guitar licks, four part harmonies and thought-provoking lyrics. ]]> When: Thu. June 21 6:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Based in Madison, Wis., Earl Foss and the Brown Derby has been capturing what’s good about country music for the past four years and bringing it to fans throughout throughout the Midwest, from threshermen’s conventions to upscale concert halls. With a Wednesday night residency at Madison’s Crystal Corner bar, the band has been refining its live act, intertwining original songs with those from classic bad-asses such as Buck Owens, George Jones and Johnny Paycheck. ]]> When: Fri. June 22 9:30PM
Cost: cover TBD
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Honored by a strong family-style fan base, The Grasshoppers combine some of the Midwest's best jam music with a light show featuring intelligent lights, lasers and LED cans. The Grasshoppers have played at Ten Thousand Lakes Festival, Steel Bridge Song Fest, Furthermore Fest outside of San Fransisco and Milwaukee's famous Locust St. Days. ]]> When: Sat. June 23 9:00PM
Cost: $7 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Bon Squad is an all AC/DC tribute band (Bon Scott era) from members of Brainerd, Brass Tacks, Skintones, Heliphant, and Tormentula.

The Skintones bring enough of their own creative energies to bear on the music that's not easy to categorize. Their "eclectically pleasing" sound has elated positive crowd response in and out of Madison. They make sure that every show is fresh, and often tailor the playlist to the crowd. Sometimes people don't immediately catch on however. "I think that when people don't recognize something immediately they don't know if it's innovative or if it sucks‚ there's not a frame of reference," says Skintones drummer Tony Leskinen. If you listen to The Skintones album and don't smile at least once, whether you like it or not, you're probably dead.

Blazing guitar riffs, thick low end, and highly imaginative rhythm structures make up the foundation of this "heady" metal outfit from Madison, WI. (Droids Attack) Brandishing a full bodied tone and a taught signature style, they slice through the sterile ceiling fan churn of our modern day Line 6 heroes like a kershaw through the warm neck flesh of a thousand infidels. The Droid's unique sound suggests a more natural progression between Black Sabbath and Tool, and their throw down approach to the stage has consistently lead the most scowling of metal heads to the front row beaming with delight. It is fun to have your ass kicked this good.

Pink Mink started gigging feverishly and winning over audiences with their dynamic stage presence, howling guitar solos, and terse, poppy songwriting. Though their guitar playing hearkens back to pioneering riot girl bands like Babes in Toyland and Bikini Kill, the melodies are joyous and the lyrics nostalgic ]]> When: Sat. June 23 11:00AM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up. Event will run 11:00am - 5:00pm

Save the date for an independent fashion & art show at the High Noon, hosted by your neighborhood handmade menagerie, ZIP-DANG! Mark your calendars folks, for the first show of it’s kind ever seen in Madison, a jamboree celebrating the little guys & gals of fashion and art. lots of fun details to come including featured artists, musicians and more…. ]]> When: Sun. June 24 4:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up. Event will run 4:00 - 7:00pm

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Cost: $8 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Loves It, featuring Jenny Parrott from Shotgun Party, performs inventive songwriting that travels between folk, country, indie pop and swing. Both members are proud multi-instrumentalists, coming together to host a live show that features claw hammer banjo, guitars, mandolin, fiddle, and heart felt inspired singing.

"Evan Murdock's songs tread the line between timely and timeless - you'll swear you've heard them somewhere before, then they'll jangle around in your head like a shiny new dime. A multi-instrumentalist and former member of the Kentucky Waterfalls, Murdock's shared billings with Tony Rice, Del McCoury and the Yonder Mountain String Band, along with many others. His new material draws on the work of songwriters and performers like John Prine, Mississippi John Hurt, George Jones, and Robert Earl Keen, and blends them into a sound that is sentimental without being sappy, irreverent but not irrelevant. ]]> When: Mon. June 25 8:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

The best Motown/Stax sounds in Madison with a little R&B, Soul, Blues and Jazz. Catch Charlie Brooks live tonight & watch him set the night on fire at High Noon Saloon. ]]> When: Tue. June 26 6:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Amorphous Mold is a Madison, WI based group performing classic rock covers and their own material. It is a 3 piece with guitar bass and drums. The influences of music are endless as each member brings a different style to the fray. Some of the bands we cover are Rush, Blood Sweat &Tears, The Who, Hendrix and much more...

Patchwork Monkey is a blues rock outfit that was born in Madison, Wisconsin in 2002. This 5-piece band has Alec Stanley and Jason Vitela on guitar, Doogie Venden on bass, Joel Croyle on drums, and Rebecca Sites with lead vocal. Rebecca sings with edgy and bawdy attitude. Often compared to Janis Joplin, her emotive performance and vocal prowess easily bewitch an audience. Jason Vitela on electric guitar really tears it up, showing his blues roots and his artistic maturity. Alec on electric guitar deftly teases out some Southern Rock influence, and plays a mean slide too. ]]> When: Tue. June 26 9:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Everybody dreams of becoming a rock star....well now's your chance! Join The Gomers onstage and sing your favorite songs to a crowd of adoring fans. You've never seen karaoke like this before! Visit the Gomers’ homepage to check out their huge song list in advance, or peruse the songbooks in the club while partaking of some liquid courage. Then sign up and grab your lyrics, and if your name is drawn from the “Magic Sombrero of Rock”, you’ll be onstage and singing your heart out! Added bonus: every singer gets a free drink! ]]> When: Wed. June 27 5:30PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Tyranny is one of the most impressive acts in funeral doom metal scene nowadays. The music of these two guys is very slow and haunting; one of the guitars is playing ultraslow riffs, while the other guitar is playing unearthly and monotonous melodies. Sometimes you can hear notes played by a keyboard, these melodies are very ghostly as well. There is not a single tempo-break or a rhythm-change on this CD, moreover the themes are quite repetitive and all the 3 songs have very similar structure, so this isn’t an album which would you call diversified. Of course musical variety is not the most important aim of the band, on the contrary: these guys’ ambition is to play the most sinister and monotonous music, that’s funeral doom, isn’t it?

The Fucking Hotlights are a Buffalo, NY based band who play an impressive style of diverse and heavy music with varied influences. On one end, the band incorporates 90's Amrep style noise rock mixed with more chaotic and at times, tense music made popular by bands such as The Icarus Line, Blood Brothers, Cancer Bats, or Acid Tiger. At other times I hear the angular discordance of bands such as Fugazi or Drive Like Jehu. Add to that, the Southern rock swagger of Every Time I Die or The Joan Benet. The end result is a beautifully orchestrated style of controlled chaos. I can almost smell the booze and sweat coming out of my speakers. Great stuff." ]]> When: Wed. June 27 8:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Nerd Nite is an informal gathering at which nerds get together for nerdery of all sorts (well, mostly presentations and drinking). Nerds and non-nerds alike gather to meet, drink and learn something new. ]]> When: Thu. June 28 6:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Corey Hart sings with a tone that has helped him win Madison, WI Songwriter of the Year in 2007 and garner comparisons to Jeff Buckley and Ray LaMontagne. In recent years, Hart has continued to wow audiences across the country with his amazing vocal range and unique styling, sharing the stage with Dawes, The Duhks, Shawn Mullins, and Langhorne Slim. His performances possess a cathartic intensity that entrances audiences and draw them inside the music. 6/30 Drag Down Cancer Comedy Benefit ]]> When: Thu. June 28 8:00PM
Cost: cover TBD
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Swamp Thing, the formerly popular rock band from Madison's Mid-80s scene returns to play The High Noon Saloon tonight. Be careful, Madison. ]]> When: Sun. July 1 8:00PM
Cost: $8 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Left Lane Cruiser’s high-voltage blues sound is downright nasty. Blistering electric slide guitar and leering vocals distill old-school Mississippi blues down to its rowdiest essence. This band has some major mojo.

If James Leg’s record sounds uncannily like the guy who sings for the Black Diamond Heavies it’s because he’s John Wesley Myers of that same band. Solitary Pleasure dips into common musical paint pots (bluesy keyboards, greasy soul and raucous garage), mixes in a bit more pop and splatters the lot over a wide canvas. Leg’s guttural vocal is at the heart of this music and his trademark Fender Rhodes accompaniment isn’t going anywhere soon. These eight original songs are about messed-up or messy girls, blown dough and the rigors of coming down from the road.” – I-94 BAR ]]> When: Tue. July 3 6:30PM
Cost: $4 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

The Dirty Shirts remind one of Madison's Cork n' Bottle String Band. Both bands play traditional roots styles and make entertaining live shows their focal point. The similarity is more than a coincidence. The two bands share two members — lap steel player Kurt Kellesvig and bassist Pat Logterman ]]> When: Tue. July 3 9:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Everybody dreams of becoming a rock star....well, now's your chance! Join The Gomers onstage and sing your favorite songs to a crowd of adoring fans. You've never seen karaoke like this before! Visit the Gomers’ homepage to check out their huge song list in advance, or peruse the songbooks in the club while partaking of some liquid courage. Then sign up and grab your lyrics, and if your name is drawn from the “Magic Sombrero of Rock”, you’ll be onstage and singing your heart out! Added bonus: every singer gets a free drink! ]]> When: Fri. July 6 5:00PM
Cost: $6 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

This happy hour version of Rock Star Gomeroke really rocks! Come sing your favorite songs with The Gomers and take the edge off of your work week with 2 for 1 rail drinks and select taps. Check out the band's extensive song list in advance at www.thegomers.net, or there will be songbooks available when you arrive. Added bonus: Singers get a free drink! ]]> When: Fri. July 6 9:30PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

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Cost: $15 cover / $13 advance
Additional Info: 18 and up.

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Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Everybody dreams of becoming a rock star....well, now's your chance! Join The Gomers onstage and sing your favorite songs to a crowd of adoring fans. You've never seen karaoke like this before! Visit the Gomers’ homepage to check out their huge song list in advance, or peruse the songbooks in the club while partaking of some liquid courage. Then sign up and grab your lyrics, and if your name is drawn from the “Magic Sombrero of Rock”, you’ll be onstage and singing your heart out! Added bonus: every singer gets a free drink! ]]> When: Wed. July 11 7:30PM
Cost: $25 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Dick Dale wasn't nicknamed "King of the Surf Guitar" for nothing: he pretty much invented the style single-handedly, and no matter who copied or expanded upon his blueprint, he remained the fieriest, most technically gifted musician the genre ever produced. Dale's pioneering use of Middle Eastern and Eastern European melodies (learned organically through his familial heritage) was among the first in any genre of American popular music, and predated the teaching of such "exotic" scales in guitar-shredder academies by two decades. The breakneck speed of his single-note staccato picking technique was unrivalled until it entered the repertoires of metal virtuosos like Eddie Van Halen, and his wild showmanship made an enormous impression on the young Jimi Hendrix. But those aren't the only reasons Dale was once called the father of heavy metal. ]]> When: Thu. July 12 6:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Jim James & The Damn Shames pick around country music more than they actually play it. Which is a good thing. Young bands that offer up pro forma versions of old country styles are a dime a dozen these days, and their retro-mindedness gets dull awfully fast. Instead of straight twangin', JJDS (which, naturally, includes no one named Jim James) hustle and bustle around a wide swath of trad roots music, sometimes tumbling through swing tunes, sometimes dusting up on the country blues. ]]> When: Sat. July 14 5:30PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

The Sugar Jets used to knock out noisy pop tunes back when a few folks with dial-up were reading blurbs on bands on the internets. Then the times changed, and TSJ took their scratched-up Monkees records back down to the basement, reproduced, bought Subarus (sans Erik - he bought a Chevy), and quit smoking (except Erik). But like Ernest Borgnine at an orgy, they pop back in the room every once in a while to scare the newbies and make the seasoned swingers shake their heads. Turn the lights on, The Sugar Jets are standing in the doorway and just dropped their towels. Still distorted pop for burnouts. Come out for this ultra-rare treat when the Boys will be releasing their first new Album in nine years!

The Pamphleteers derive from a deep and abiding commitment to the hook and the occasional trip to the whitewashed stratosphere. Blending myriad influences from the early British Invasion, to nascent psychedelia, to spaced out proto-metal, and on to 1980’s new wave, the group demonstrates that pop and droning white noise are not mutually exclusive. With pounding, rhythmic melody at the fore, the yield simultaneously consists of tuneful nuggets and aggressively moody dirges.

The Chicago-based three-piece consists of former members of The Dials, The Returnables, and Swiss Dots. Yet, as those bands looked to 1977 as their launching point, The Pamphleteers delve further into the past to construct their turn on reverb, fuzz, and boy/girl vocal repartee. ]]> When: Sat. July 14 9:30PM
Cost: $7 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

From humble beginnings at late-night open jams in a downtown Madison bar, The People Brothers Band have solidified over the past three years into an eight-piece Rhythm and Soul powerhouse. Their eclectic blend of original grooves, conscientious lyrics, soulfully mastered vocal and instrumental work, along with diverse self-tailored covers, holds the crowd on the dance floor and keeps them begging for more. From Funk to Soul, Rock to Reggae, Folk to R & B, they're guaranteed keep the audience on their feet.

“Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo prove that the magic and the mystery of their work are simply waiting to be discovered nationwide. They’re eclectic, they’re electric, and they’re energetic!” -Blues Blast Magazine-2011 | “Aaron Williams and his mastery of the guitar…made it hard to look away from the stage. Williams oozed cool and talent and made it impossible not to focus 100% of your whole being stage front.” -Rob Kosmeder- Americana Gazette-

Highly influenced by the blues, Clovis Mann consists of chief songwriter Dan Walkner on guitar and vocals, Dan Plourde on the bass and vocals, and James Zander on the drum kit. Heavy, driving rhythms lay a solid foundation for Walkner to build focused melody lines into soaring solos and, at times, all out warfare. Clovis Mann’s original compositions are songs of struggle and redemption, life and love; Walkner’s lyrics are honest and heartfelt while maintaining a gritty, blue-collar feel. Their set is high energy and highly danceable, drawing from bluegrass and country roots as well as rock’n’roll. 7/26 SUMMER FREE MUSIC SERIES - On Our Patio - / Evan Murdock & the Imperfect Strangers. You might catch a Folky type song from Evan Murdock. Other nights you will catch mainly acoustic guitar song he has put together. Whatever the case may be, enjoy some original music from Evan Murdock tonight at the High Noon Saloon. ]]> When: Mon. July 16 8:00PM
Cost: $10 cover / $8 advance
Additional Info: 18 and up.

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Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Everybody dreams of becoming a rock star....well, now's your chance! Join The Gomers onstage and sing your favorite songs to a crowd of adoring fans. You've never seen karaoke like this before! Visit the Gomers’ homepage to check out their huge song list in advance, or peruse the songbooks in the club while partaking of some liquid courage. Then sign up and grab your lyrics, and if your name is drawn from the “Magic Sombrero of Rock”, you’ll be onstage and singing your heart out! Added bonus: every singer gets a free drink! ]]> When: Wed. July 18 9:00PM
Cost: $14 cover / $12 advance
Additional Info: 18 and up.

George Watsky is a rapper, writer and performer from San Francisco now living in Los Angeles. A versatile lyricist who switches between silly and serious, technically complex and simply heartfelt, George won the Brave New Voices National Poetry Slam in 2006. Immediate after, George appeared on the final season of Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry in 2007 while a himself college freshman and subsequently performed at over 150 universities across the country. Rapping all the while under the name ‘Watsky,’ George self-released the barely-heard jazz-hip hop record ‘Invisible Inc’ in 2007 and the self-titled ‘Watsky’ in 2010, which peaked at #7 on the iTunes hip hop charts. In January 2011 George’s fast rapping went viral and led to two appearances on the Ellen Show, a slot on Last Call with Carson Daly, and an exploding online profile. George has performed at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal, the NAACP Image Awards on FOX, three times at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and has been featured in XXL, Billboard Magazine, the New York Times Magazine. Watsky’s social media presence made him one of only 23 artists dubbed by ‘The Next Big Sound’ as a ‘Big Sound of 2011,’ alongside Mac Miller, Kreayshawn and Skrillex. ]]> When: Thu. July 19 6:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Patti Graham, (dobro), Tony Hozeny (mandolin), Mark Peterson (guitar), and Brad Wolbert (bass) have spent many years playing and singing bluegrass and traditional country music. Their sound comes straight from the heart and features high lonesome vocals and harmonies, a driving beat, and tight instrumental passages. Northern Comfort has been together about two years. They are available to play bars, festivals, clubs, nursing homes, hospitals, weddings, parties, and any other venue where people want danceable, soulful music. The band plays every Monday night at the Dry Bean around 8 p.m. ]]> When: Fri. July 20 5:00PM
Cost: $6 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

This happy hour version of Rock Star Gomeroke really rocks! Come sing your favorite songs with The Gomers and take the edge off of your work week with 2 for 1 rail drinks and select taps. Check out the band's extensive song list in advance at www.thegomers.net, or there will be songbooks available when you arrive. Added bonus: Singers get a free drink! ]]> When: Sat. July 21 5:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

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Cost: $12 cover
Additional Info: 18 and up.

]]> When: Mon. July 23 8:00PM
Cost: $10 cover
Additional Info: 18 and up. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, May 29th

Skeletonwitch is an American thrash metal band from Athens, Ohio. They are currently signed to Prosthetic Records. They are considered part of the "thrash revival" era along with Warbringer, Toxic Holocaust, and Municipal Waste. Skeletonwitch's vocals are characteristically in the death metal/black metal vein, with Chance Garnette performing both the guttural shouts and the higher pitched shrieks.

With the volume, technicality and intensity that embodies heavy metal and the overarching catchiness and longevity of stoner and classic rock, Barn Burner capture a signature sound that cannot be easily placed or categorized. Cultivating the principles of partying and the ever lasting might of the riff, Barn Burner creates a live atmosphere that render an audience incapable of standing still. Whether it is giving your best friend a well-deserved swill of beer or lovingly smashing the bottle over his head to the sound of a ruthless riff, Barn Burner will fulfill the demands of its listeners. Having finished their second record and follow up to the critically acclaimed Bangers, Barn Burner are prepared to unleash something more fierce… ]]> When: Tue. July 24 5:30PM
Cost: $6 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Everybody dreams of becoming a rock star....well, now's your chance! Join The Gomers for this very special episode of 'Oke, and sing your favorite songs to a crowd of adoring fans. You've never seen karaoke like this before! Visit the Gomers’ homepage to check out their huge song list in advance, or peruse the songbooks in the club while partaking of some liquid courage. Then sign up and grab your lyrics, and if your name is drawn from the “Magic Sombrero of Rock”, you’ll be onstage and singing your heart out! Added bonus: every singer gets a free drink! ]]> When: Tue. July 24 10:30PM
Cost: $12 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

“The Baseball Project” was formed in 2007 and is composed of Scott McCaughey (Minus 5, R.E.M.), Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate, Gutterball), Mike Mills (R.E.M.), and Linda Pitmon (Miracle 3, Golden Smog). The group has released two albums, “Volume 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails”, and “Volume 2: High and Inside”. The band has toured the U.S., with appearances at Major League Baseball spring training games in Arizona's Cactus League, and performed at the Mallards’ “Duck Pond” last season on June 10th.

McCaughey heads the American rock band “The Minus 5” which will also perform at the High Noon Saloon. The band was formed in 1993 as a pop collective, with McCaughey switching the lineup with each record.

You can also see The Baseball Project perform from 5:00 to 6:30pm at the Mallard Park Duck Pond, before the Northwoods League All-Star Game (tickets for that event sold separately HERE) ]]> When: Wed. July 25 8:00PM
Cost: $7 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Sarah Lou Richards stands at the hands of Americana tradition; a singer/songwriter and compelling, bedrock artist with energy, emotion and the work ethic of a new generation. The breadth of Richards’ personal and professional life infuses a positive spirit, yet fierce intellect. Her music showcases one who is not afraid to be a real sinner and a quiet saint. Today, she continues to embrace her growing fan base at a directory of honky-tonks, watering holes and music venues across the country. Her homemade success earns endless recognition as it comes alive without the benefits of a recording contract or publishing deal, but has stemmed solely from Richards’ pure passion for song and voice.

Singer, songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Beth Kille has risen through the ranks of the acoustic-rock/Americana music scene since her debut in 2000. Her music is a hybrid of rock, country, folk and blues that resonates with diverse musical influences ranging from the soul of the Indigo Girls, the grit of Melissa Etheridge, the sultry vocals of Norah Jones & the groove of Ani DiFranco. She led the highly decorated Madison, WI rock band, Clear Blue Betty, for 6 years, putting out 3 award winning albums. During her tenure, Clear Blue Betty dominated the Wisconsin music scene, garnering a Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) award in 2008 for Best Band of the Southeast Quadrant and 7 Madison Area Music Awards (Rock Album of the year- twice, Rock Band of the Year- twice, Entertainer of the Year, Best Female Vocalist & Song of the Year). ]]> When: Thu. July 26 6:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

You might catch a Folky type song from Evan Murdock. Other nights you will catch mainly acoustic guitar song he has put together. Whatever the case may be, enjoy some original music from Evan Murdock tonight at the High Noon Saloon. ]]> When: Thu. July 26 8:30PM
Cost: $10 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up. $7 w/ non-perishable food item

Led by the rich, versatile vocals of Lucas Cates and wrapped by refined, expressive harmonies and musicianship from guitarist/violinist Kenny Leiser, bassist Mark Noxon and drummer Jesse Warmka, The Lucas Cates Band (TLCB) is quickly turning a major regional buzz into a national draw. Their blend of pop, rock, blues, reggae, funk and alt-country makes the Madison-based band hard to pigeonhole but easy to enjoy, if you love good music. A Broadjam review describes their sound as "unique pop-country-rock-punk-cool." And music site Space City Rock out of Dallas, Texas writes "if your attention isn't caught by the soothing vocals, great acoustics or funny lyrics.. then you, my friend.. should check to see if you're still breathing."

Finding strength in numbers, THE NORTHERN HOOKS have grown to a five-member band. “We share a musical bond that has shaped our collaborative vision and sound" says David Wheaton, guitarist and lead vocals. Remaining members include Steven Hollerup on guitar and lead vocals, Galen Pardo on bass, Jason Powers on keyboard and percussion, and Rob Borja on drums. Musically influenced by too many remarkable artists to list, they believe in the past and current music that has attributes of soul, passion, release, and risk 7/28 MikeFest II

As Ready for Colors came together to write music, it quickly became obvious that there existed a unique and powerful chemistry between them that defied the short time they had been together. Their style emerged as a homogenization of indie rock and electronica. As one exuberant fan put it: "You guys sound like Kings of Leon, Coldplay and U2 had a baby." They had developed a sound--they only needed a name. After much deliberation, they decided on Ready the Colours. "We wanted a name that captures the essence of who we are and what we're about," Raul explains. ]]> When: Fri. July 27 9:30PM
Cost: cover TBD
Additional Info: 21 and up.

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Cost: cover TBD
Additional Info: 21 and up.

]]> When: Tue. July 31 9:00PM
Cost: $5 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Everybody dreams of becoming a rock star....well, now's your chance! Join The Gomers onstage and sing your favorite songs to a crowd of adoring fans. You've never seen karaoke like this before! Visit the Gomers’ homepage to check out their huge song list in advance, or peruse the songbooks in the club while partaking of some liquid courage. Then sign up and grab your lyrics, and if your name is drawn from the “Magic Sombrero of Rock”, you’ll be onstage and singing your heart out! Added bonus: every singer gets a free drink! ]]> When: Thu. August 2 6:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

]]> When: Sat. August 4 6:00PM
Cost: $15 cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Mindy Smith was born and raised in Long Island, N.Y., but moved to Knoxville, Tenn., with her father after the death of her mother in 1991. In the South, she soaked up the sounds of Appalachia and fell in love with acoustic, jazz and blues music. She moved to Nashville in 1998 to pursue a career in music and developed her unique vocal style, writing and acoustic skills while performing and signing at clubs and writers’ nights.

Smith is careful not to disclose particulars about individual songs because she worries that might interfere with the listening experience. “People tend to relate to my songs because of their own experiences. And they’ll take what works in their own life away from this record.” But rest assured all her music comes from the heart. “Everything here is definitely from my personal experience,” she concludes. “Heartbreak, healing, all that stuff… it’s all legit.” And you can hear that honesty in every note she sings.

Get a free download of her music here:

Like Times New Viking, Helvetia reminds us of a font, but we know ancient Swiss history well enough not to be fooled (uh, merci, Wiki). Plus, this is guitar-centric rocking pop of a different sort. The Seattle duo — featuring 2/3 of Duster — can conjure a bit of Built To Spill in frontman Jason Albertini’s voice and exploratory guitars. We thought maybe we were just hearing things, but no — Helvetia’s toured with BTS in the past, are doing so again soon, and their lineup’s fleshed-out live by members of Doug Martsch’s elder band.

If Sister Crayon’s songs reflect the hurt and melancholy of the human experience, their performances represent the inevitable catharsis. The band’s live show is an explosion of passion and sound, a plea for the audience to unleash their own troubles into the ether. ]]> When: Thu. September 20 6:00PM
Cost: no cover
Additional Info: 21 and up.

Corey Hart sings with a tone that has helped him win Madison, WI Songwriter of the Year in 2007 and garner comparisons to Jeff Buckley and Ray LaMontagne. In recent years, Hart has continued to wow audiences across the country with his amazing vocal range and unique styling, sharing the stage with Dawes, The Duhks, Shawn Mullins, and Langhorne Slim. His performances possess a cathartic intensity that entrances audiences and draw them inside the music. ]]>