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.
There are rules
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

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

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

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

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

Another beautiful Summer evening with music and friends. Grateful. Forró Fo Sho at Robinia Courtyard. D088B101 #100bands100days
Aug 20

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

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

After dinner at @alchemymadison we had Frogleg at Schenk's Corner Block Party for dessert. 😆 D085B097 #100bands100days #dadjokes
Aug 17

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

An excellent evening of bluegrass originals and covers from the Oak Street Ramblers. D081B094 #100bands100days #bluegrass
Aug 13

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

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

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

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

A perfect night of jazz and catching up with friends. Johannes Wallmann Trio at Robinia Courtyard. D074B083 #100bands100days #jazz
Aug 6

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

A talented Billy Joel tribute band at a packed Winnebago tonight. "Billy Joe and the Affordables" D071B078 #100bands100days #billyjoel
Aug 3
