Music

20th Birthday Show starring Jon Hain and Stephanie Rearick - Free


June 5, 2015

Mother Fool's owners, Jon Hain and Stephanie Rearick will be joined by special guests in this celebration of 20 years of Mother Fool's.

The Madtown Poetry Open Mic w/ featured author, Dale M. Kushner


June 5, 2015

Dale M. Kushner grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey on a street that was once a peach orchard.

The Wells Division


May 29, 2015

Original, indie folk rock from Madison, WI, with an array of instruments including sax & accordion, in addition to trading lead vocals between Gary Flesher, Jr.

The Fatal Eggs w/ Rev. Andrew Mazur


May 23, 2015

Rev. Andrew Mazur is a singer/songwriter from Madison, WI. He plays punk rock originals on acoustic guitar.

Art Reception for Lola Hoon


May 17, 2015

Come meet May's artist, Lola Hoon.

5 - 7 pm

Free and open to the public

Magic Mic w/ Reverend Andrew Mazur


May 9, 2015

Magic Mic is a monthly open mic welcoming stand-up comedy, magic, poetry/short fiction, performance art, and any and all styles of music. Anything goes!

Lizzy Diane w/ Karen Wheelock


May 8, 2015

About Lizzy: Alternative singer-songwriter Lizzy Diane was born and raised in Sheboygan Wisconsin.

Maury Smith Cd Release Party


May 2, 2015

Maury Smith and his mythical Orchestra Boredenave turn their gaze from Paris (scene of the material for the 2013 album Mirage) to focus instead on New Orleans and its environs as they release... [more]

Yid Vicious Klezmer Ensemble with Sockrates Sock Puppet Carnival of Morals and Logic


April 18, 2015

Join Yid Vicious for an evening of locally sourced klezmer! Tonight's show features original compositions and lesser-heard gems from the band's storied repertoire vault.

Lillie Lemon w/ Gentle Brontosaurus


April 17, 2015

Lillie Lemon and Erica Wobbles are an indie electro pop duo based in Monterey, California. Songs are fueled by building crescendos and a unique hybrid of acoustic and electric sounds.

Papa John Kolstad w/ Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers w/ Boo Bradley


April 11, 2015

Legendary folk-blues singer, guitar player and entertainer Papa John Kolstad has been performing more than 40 years, blazing a musical trail across these United States.

Magic Mic hosted by Angelica Engel


April 10, 2015

You know the drill...

Bring us your music, poetry, short fiction, comedy, skit, performance art, etc, etc..

Sign up starts at 7. Show starts at 8.

Art Reception for Noah huber


April 5, 2015

Come meet this months artist, Noah Huber.

Free and open to the public.

6 - 8 pm.

Quietrise


March 27, 2015

Quietrise is Joshua Garner and Xanna. Electronic Folk music from Madison Wisconsin.

Spot w/ Bucky Pope


March 20, 2015

It's too bad SPOT got identified with the limitations of punk rock.

Magic Mic Variety Show


March 13, 2015

A multi-performer extravaganza!

Curated from our monthly Magic Mics.

Sugar Still


March 7, 2015

"Handmade whiskey flavored harmonies."
Sugar Still is Sarah Blick violin/vocals and Charlie Cheney guitar/vocals.

Hanah Jon Taylor


February 21, 2015

Acclaimed improvisor, Hanah Jon Taylor, will have a trio for this show - with Dushon Mosley on percussion and Alex Wing on bass and oud.

Katie Burns


February 20, 2015

Katie Burns is a Mineral Point indie singer/songwriter. Born and raised in Nebraska. Known for her angelic vocals and finger style guitar playing.

Special Love Edition of Magic Mic


February 14, 2015

All things LOVE - the good, the bad, the ugly...! Bring it ( - just no Wagon Wheel, please.)

Hosted by the Reverend Andrew Mazur.

Sign up starts at 7. Show starts at 8.

Art Reception for Joey Endres


February 8, 2015

Come meet February's artist!

5 - 7 pm.

Free and open to the public.

The Getaway Drivers w/ Kris Sheehan


February 7, 2015

The Getaway Drivers are an indie folk rock band from Madison featuring original music by songwriters Bob Manor and Sheila Shigley joined by some of Madison's best musicians.

Madtown Poetry Open Mic


February 6, 2015

The Madtown Poetry Open Mic, hosted by Ron Czerwien at Mother Fool's Coffeehouse, welcomes all forms of poetry.

Yid Vicious 19th Anniversary Kleztacular


January 31, 2015

19 years! Of Klezmering! Come celebrate with us and a bevy of special deluxe musical guests!

Magic Mic w/Rev. Andrew Mazur


January 30, 2015

Sing us your stories and songs of heartache and happiness. Or tell jokes. Odes, breakup stories/songs, magic tricks and diary entries OK. A cheap date night or a celebration of singlehood.

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