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Photos: Orchestra Baobab
June 29, 2008; The Barrymore Theater, Madison
OB

Photos: The Black Angels
June 19, 2008; The Annex, Madison
Black Angels

Review: Stephen Marley
June 11, 2008; Barrymore Theater, Madison
Stephen Marley live at the Barrymore, Madison, WI

Photos: Knuckle Dragger
June 7th, 2008; The Frequency
knuckle Dragger

Interview: Black Angels' Christian Bland
June 5th, 2008
Black Angels


 
Thievery Corporation at Summerfest
Milwaukee - July 3, 2008

Thievery Corporation

My Summerfest experience this year will start on Thursday night with a performance by Thievery Corporation. I'm driving in to Milwaukee after work, and for the first time we're staying overnight in Milwaukee for the fest - and I'm kind of excited about it. I've loved Thievery Corporation since I first heard them - which was just a few years ago... I now have seven of their albums.
(read more and listen)


Phil Lesh & Friends at Summerfest
Milwaukee - July 4, 2008

Phil Lesh and Friends will soon be hitting festivals in our region with their Summer Jamboree tour. Phil's shows are really entertaining - daringly improvisational; and with fluid, yet tight performances. And he always plays with a fresh cast of incredible musicians. (read more and listen)


Celebrate the Season at Summerfest
Milwaukee - June 26 thru July 6, 2008

summerfest logo

We just celebrated the Summer Solstice, so that means it's almost time for Summerfest. Eleven Days - Twelve Stages - One Million Attendees - "The Big Gig" they call it. Have you attended lately? If not I encourage you to find a date where the side-stage acts interest you, and go enjoy live music. It's a lot of fun - a carnival atmosphere - inexpensive - and right here in our backyard. (read more)


. . . And we have a 10KLF winner!
July 23-26, 2008 in beautiful Detroit Lakes MN

ZPZ at 10KLF 2007

We're starting to get really pumped up for the upcoming Ten Thousand Lakes Festival - July 23 - 26, 2008 in northwest Minnesota. But I know one guy who's probably even more excited than me: Adam Simcock of Madison is the winner of our 10KLF ticket contest. For the price of one email, he's snagged $320 worth of tickets. Not bad! . . . Thanks to all who entered. (read more)


La Fete de Marquette
July 10th - 13th in Central Park
201 South Ingersoll, Madison, WI
La Fete De Marquette


Jul 03

Drive-By Truckers
Harley-Davidson Stage; 3pm
SummerFest, Milwaukee WI
Jul 03 Thievery Corporation
Miller Light Oasis; 10pm
SummerFest, Milwaukee WI
Jul 04 Phil Lesh and Friends
Briggs & Stratton Stage; 8pm
SummerFest, Milwaukee WI
Jul 09 Lee "Scratch" Perry w/ Natty Nation
Majestic Theatre; $24.50
Jul 10 Soulive
UW Memorial Union Terrace; FREE
  Jul 11 Cornmeal
Memorial Union Terrace; 8:00 pm
Jul 18 Fleet Foxes
UW Memorial Union Terrace; FREE
Jul 21

The Hold Steady w/ The Loved Ones
The Majestic; $16.50 adv/$18.50

Jul 23-26 10,000 Lakes Festival
Detroit Lakes, MN
Jul 31 Jackie Greene
UW Memorial Union Terrace; FREE

Aug 01

Radiohead
Lollapalooza 2008
Grant Park, Chicago IL
  Aug 14

Bon Iver w/ A.A. Bondy
Pabst Theater
Milwaukee, WI

Aug 16

Califone
High Noon Saloon; $12 / 18+

  Sep 03 Mike Gordon (of PHISH)
Majestic Theater; 8:30 pm; $20 adv, $25 dos
Sep 06 SoCo Music Festival - Madison WI
The Roots, Black Keys, GZA and more!
Sep 27 My Bloody Valentine
Aragon Ballroom; 9pm; $37.50
Chicago, IL
Oct 01 Dr. Dog
High Noon Saloon
8:30 pm/$12/$14/18+
  Oct 03 My Morning Jacket
Riverside Theater; 8pm
Milwaukee, WI
 
 

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