Music

The Active Percussion Duo


January 24, 2015

The Active Percussion Duo was formed a long time ago by active percussionists Michael Brenneis and Geoff Brady as an excuse to bang cutlery together and call it art.

Mal-o-dua


January 23, 2015

“French guitar sorcery”

Mal aux doights or "Mal-O-Dua" means sore and weary finger from working!

Glitter Kitten w/ Allison Merten


January 17, 2015

Allison Merten is a singer-songwriter and one-woman band in Madison, Wisconsin. She released her debut album, TEMPTATION, in January of 2014.

Elk's Teeth & Rabbit's Feet w/ Original Mechanical Mouse


January 16, 2015

This is an EP Release Party for Elks Teeth & Rabbits Feet. Billing themselves as "Folk Rock Noir" they conjure up a sound that quietly and methodically heavy.

Matt Blair Trio


January 3, 2015

Join the Matt Blair Trio for a night of live jazz at Mother Fool's. The Trio, comprised of all local musicians, will be performing original music and unique takes on classic jazz standards.

Madtown Poetry Open Mic


January 2, 2015

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

Magic Mic w/Rev. Andrew Mazur


December 27, 2014

Magic Mic is a monthly open mic at Mother Fool's Coffeehouse welcoming stand-up comedy, magic, performance art, and any and all styles of music. Anything goes!

Magic Michael Variety Show


December 20, 2014

We're trying something new... A bunch of short sets from some of our Magic Mic regulars.

You'll see:

Daiquiri Rene Jones - Spoken Word

Jesse Paradox


December 19, 2014

Jesse Paradox, from Portland, OR, is a rocker-songwriter, philosopher of consciousness, and spiritual seeker in the frontiers of human experience. He performs alt.

Katie Todd w/ Paul Smirl


December 13, 2014

Katie was born and raised in Chicago, and it's still where she resides and makes music.

The Emmylous


December 12, 2014

Forming in January of 2014, The Emmylous broke into the Madison, Wisconsin music scene as a trio of female acoustic folk/rock musicians.

Mother Fool's Staff Art Show Reception


December 7, 2014

Come meet December's artists -- Mother Fool's Staff!

The reception starts at 5 with performances starting at 6.

Don't miss this special event!

VORTEX Improvisational Series


December 6, 2014

The Vortex Presents: The Pageboys PLUS special guests DB Pedersen & Tom Hamer.

The Pageboys will be releasing their latest CD, 'A Sound Thrashing'.

Madtown Poetry Open Mic


December 5, 2014

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

An Evening with Tony Brown and Andy Ewen


November 21, 2014

Tony Brown is a musician, songwriter, performer, visual artist and writer who has dedicated his life to sharing a message of hope, inner strength, peace, unity and love with the world

Magic Mic w/Rev. Andrew Mazur


November 15, 2014

Magic Mic is a monthly open mic at Mother Fool's Coffeehouse welcoming stand-up comedy, magic, performance art, and any and all styles of music. Anything goes!

Jack Klatt w/ Boo Bradley


November 14, 2014

Jack Klatt is a singer, a songwriter, a seasoned traveler, and a dexterous finger-style guitarist.

Ritt Deitz Trio


November 8, 2014

Live acoustic music, a bunch of new songs, and some more singing.

Madtown Poetry Open Mic


November 7, 2014

Featured poet: Andy Gricevich

The Live Bard - Spooky Spoken


October 31, 2014

After you’ve picked though your kids or your roommate’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat bag, join at Mother Fools Coffeehouse from 8 to 9 on October 31st, for an entertaining hour of spooky poems for... [more]

Magic Mic w/Rev. Andrew Mazur


October 18, 2014

Magic Mic is a monthly open mic at Mother Fool's Coffeehouse welcoming stand-up comedy, magic, performance art, and any and all styles of music. Anything goes!

Art Reception for Adeline Peck


October 5, 2014

Come meet our featured artist, Adeline Peck.

5 - 7 pm.

Free and open to the public.

Yid Vicious


October 4, 2014

Klezmer-ish.

Madtown Poetry Open Mic


October 3, 2014

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

Hanah Jon Taylor


September 27, 2014

Acclaimed improvisor, Hanah Jon Taylor, will have a small group for this show.

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