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100 bands, 100 days (2019)

We start in late-May (Memorial Day) and end early-September (Labor Day).
Some days we see several bands, some days we don’t see any bands.
Each day we get to experience live music is a really good day.
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A great way to end the 2019 Project, celebrating women in music. 11 artists, from Ella Fitzgerald to Beyonce, performed by local musicians, backed by the Big Payback, and emceed by Cooper Talbot ...

Sep 1

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A great way to end the 2019 Project, celebrating w A great way to end the 2019 Project, celebrating women in music. 11 artists, from Ella Fitzgerald to Beyonce, performed by local musicians, backed by the Big Payback, and emceed by Cooper Talbot (happy birthday!). R.E.S.P.E.C.T!!
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The many looks of Prince tribute band Purple Veins. 3+ hours of music, dancing, sing-a-longs, and a couple surprise appearances at the @majesticmadison tonight. Good times. D099B107 #100bands100days

Aug 31

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The many looks of Prince tribute band Purple Veins The many looks of Prince tribute band Purple Veins. 3+ hours of music, dancing, sing-a-longs, and a couple surprise appearances at the @majesticmadison tonight. Good times. D099B107 #100bands100days

We stopped in at the Jazz at Five event at the upper end of State Street to listen to the UW All Stars jazz group. Next to me were a couple taking pictures. I asked if they knew someone in the group. ...

Aug 29

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We stopped in at the Jazz at Five event at the upp We stopped in at the Jazz at Five event at the upper end of State Street to listen to the UW All Stars jazz group. Next to me were a couple taking pictures. I asked if they knew someone in the group. "That's our son up there, playing the trumpet" the dad said with a proud smile. I shared that we also have a musician in the family and soon we were sharing stories of our musically-inclined children, supporting their goals, the joys, the frustration, and our hopes for their future. Sharing stories with strangers. Making new friends. More reasons I love doing this. D097B106 #100bands100days

Some Nashville in Waunakee today, and a couple 80s covers. Nice. Mackenzie O'Brien at Lone Girl Brewing.
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Aug 26

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Some Nashville in Waunakee today, and a couple 80s Some Nashville in Waunakee today, and a couple 80s covers. Nice. Mackenzie O'Brien at Lone Girl Brewing.
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Edward & Graham at Lincoln Hall
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Aug 24

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Edward & Graham at Lincoln Hall D092B104 #100bands Edward & Graham at Lincoln Hall
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A great show last night at the Showboat Saloon from American Aquarium with Carl Anderson and Four on the Floor opening for them.
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Aug 23

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A great show last night at the Showboat Saloon fro A great show last night at the Showboat Saloon from American Aquarium with Carl Anderson and Four on the Floor opening for them.
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Another beautiful Summer evening with music and friends. Grateful. Forró Fo Sho at Robinia Courtyard. D088B101 #100bands100days

Aug 20

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Another beautiful Summer evening with music and fr Another beautiful Summer evening with music and friends. Grateful. Forró Fo Sho at Robinia Courtyard. D088B101 #100bands100days

Many factors shape the live music experience - the venue, performer, moods, weather, etc. So, each live music experience is unique. And the uniqueness of each music performance is something we have ...

Aug 18

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Many factors shape the live music experience - the Many factors shape the live music experience - the venue, performer, moods, weather, etc. So, each live music experience is unique. And the uniqueness of each music performance is something we have come to understand, appreciate and embrace. Being able to sit with friends, watch a friend perform live, and talk about music made tonight uniquely special and I can't think of a better way to have experienced band 100. Rod Ellenbecker played a great show at Captain Bill's. Highlights: covers of Eagles and Prince and swapping stories about Nashville. D086B100 #100bands100days

Back to Schenk's Corners Block Party for a couple more bands today. First up, the Schenk's Corners All-Stars playing songs by Vulfpeck - sweet funky music! Next up, One Human Band (Bryan ...

Aug 17

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Back to Schenk's Corners Block Party for a couple Back to Schenk's Corners Block Party for a couple more bands today. First up, the Schenk's Corners All-Stars playing songs by Vulfpeck - sweet funky music! Next up, One Human Band (Bryan Drewyor) with folk and blues originals. Add a Banjo Cat from @onebarrelbrewco and it was a near perfect afternoon. Band 💯 later tonight!  D086B098-99 #100bands100days

After dinner at @alchemymadison we had Frogleg at Schenk's Corner Block Party for dessert. 😆 D085B097 #100bands100days #dadjokes

Aug 17

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After dinner at @alchemymadison we had Frogleg at After dinner at @alchemymadison we had Frogleg at Schenk's Corner Block Party for dessert. 😆 D085B097 #100bands100days #dadjokes

Kicking off the weekend at Schenk's Corners Block Party with Little Kin, a Widespread Panic Tribute band, and then dinner at Alchemy. D085B096 #100bands100days

Aug 17

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Kicking off the weekend at Schenk's Corners Block Kicking off the weekend at Schenk's Corners Block Party with Little Kin, a Widespread Panic Tribute band, and then dinner at Alchemy. D085B096 #100bands100days

Dobet Gnahoré at McPike Park Sessions
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Aug 16

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Dobet Gnahoré at McPike Park Sessions D084B095 #1 Dobet Gnahoré at McPike Park Sessions
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An excellent evening of bluegrass originals and covers from the Oak Street Ramblers. D081B094 #100bands100days #bluegrass

Aug 13

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An excellent evening of bluegrass originals and co An excellent evening of bluegrass originals and covers from the Oak Street Ramblers. D081B094 #100bands100days #bluegrass

Sunday afternoon on the High Noon patio with Joey Banks, Dave Adler, Chris Clemente, and Dennis Shepherd. A great set of jazz, funk, and rock, with a Prince/Journey Mashup 🤟 D080B093 ...

Aug 11

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Sunday afternoon on the High Noon patio with Joey Sunday afternoon on the High Noon patio with Joey Banks, Dave Adler, Chris Clemente, and Dennis Shepherd. A great set of jazz, funk, and rock, with a Prince/Journey Mashup 🤟 D080B093 #100bands100days

Day 3 of Sessions at McPike Park. Bummed to have missed Panchromatic Steel, but enjoyed the improvisational jazz chops of Louka, Larson and Hastil, New Orleans roots rockers The Iguanas, and funky hip...

Aug 10

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Day 3 of Sessions at McPike Park. Bummed to have m Day 3 of Sessions at McPike Park. Bummed to have missed Panchromatic Steel, but enjoyed the improvisational jazz chops of Louka, Larson and Hastil, New Orleans roots rockers The Iguanas, and funky hip hop rapper Lyrics Born. Another great Sessions show. D078B090-92 #100bands100days

Another great evening of music at Sessions at McPike Park. Our thanks to Kiki for curating the event. Local rockers Bing Bong and Raine Stern (with Josh Cohen) and The Figgs and Bottle Rockets. ...

Aug 9

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Another great evening of music at Sessions at McPi Another great evening of music at Sessions at McPike Park. Our thanks to Kiki for curating the event. Local rockers Bing Bong and Raine Stern (with Josh Cohen) and The Figgs and  Bottle Rockets. D077B086-89 #100bands100days

The Session shows at McPike Park are always soo good. Cicada Rhythm, up from Athens GA and a new favorite, played a great set in the tent (and we went home with a new vinyl). And Old 97s, Madison ...

Aug 8

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The Session shows at McPike Park are always soo go The Session shows at McPike Park are always soo good. Cicada Rhythm, up from Athens GA and a new favorite, played a great set in the tent (and we went home with a new vinyl). And Old 97s, Madison favs, rocked the large crowd. D076B084-85. #100bands100days

A perfect night of jazz and catching up with friends. Johannes Wallmann Trio at Robinia Courtyard. D074B083 #100bands100days #jazz

Aug 6

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A perfect night of jazz and catching up with frien A perfect night of jazz and catching up with friends. Johannes Wallmann Trio at Robinia Courtyard. D074B083 #100bands100days #jazz

A beautiful Sunday supporting MAMA Cares and enjoying classic rock and funk from Funky Chunky, London Fog, From Earth, and Speed Trap. D073B079-82. #100bands100days

Aug 5

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A beautiful Sunday supporting MAMA Cares and enjoy A beautiful Sunday supporting MAMA Cares and enjoying classic rock and funk from Funky Chunky, London Fog, From Earth, and Speed Trap. D073B079-82. #100bands100days

A talented Billy Joel tribute band at a packed Winnebago tonight. "Billy Joe and the Affordables" D071B078 #100bands100days #billyjoel

Aug 3

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A talented Billy Joel tribute band at a packed Win A talented Billy Joel tribute band at a packed Winnebago tonight. "Billy Joe and the Affordables" D071B078 #100bands100days #billyjoel
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