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77 Square is the definitive arts, culture and entertainment guide for Madison, Wis., and the surrounding area.
Katjusa Cisar
July 3
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After 5 years away, no doubt that No Doubt still has it
On their first tour in five years, No Doubt put on a spectacular show on Thursday night in the Marcus Amphitheater at Summerfest and proved that they're primed and raring for a new album. more >>
Katjusa Cisar
July 2
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Dylan's mixed bag includes sublime music
Bottom line, Bob Dylan is Bob Dylan and he can do whatever he dang pleases. But that didn't stop his tour kick-off show in the Marcus Amphitheater at Summerfest on Wednesday night from being a perplexing bag of cantankerous Luddite stubbornness and sublime musicianship. more >>
Brianna Wilson
Simpson Street Free Press/Special to The Capital Times
July 2
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Embracing the 'smiling face' at Summerfest
On a cool Wednesday night, the experience of Summerfest bonded the crowd, all of whom wore the Summerfest logo -- a 'smiling face.' more >>
Katjusa Cisar
July 1
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Bob Dylan held Summerfest rehearsals at Barrymore in Madison
Folk legend Bob Dylan spent the last three days in Madison rehearsing at the Barrymore Theatre in preperation for a tour with Willie Nelson that kicks off Wednesday night in Milwaukee at Summerfest. more >>
Lindsay Christians
July 1
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Early Music Fest celebrates 10 years with astronomy-inspired concerts
Aspiring musicians and Renaissance enthusiasts can enjoy and practice the music of the 15th through 17th centuries for a full week at the upcoming Madison Early Music Festival (MEMF), which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month and begins Saturday, July 11. more >>
Tom Alesia
July 1
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Singer-songwriter Kearney works hard to win over fans
In early 2006, pop singer-songwriter Mat Kearney released his major label debut, 'Nothing Left to Lose,' then spent 2½ years pushing it to new audiences. more >>
By ROB THOMAS
July 1
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Fountains of Wayne have got it goin' on
How respected are Fountains of Wayne as songwriters? Well, in 2005 alt-country artist Robbie Fulks wrote a tongue-in-cheek parody song called "Fountains of Wayne Hotline," imagining that the band ran a 24-hour emergency help line for frustrated songwriters. more >>
Emily Mills
Special to The Capital Times
July 1
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White Rabbits ply the weeknight crowd with highly danceable rock
Rock shows in Madison are somewhat notorious for inspiring more head bopping than actual dancing, but Brooklyn-based White Rabbits came to town Tuesday evening with a mind to change all that. Well known for their use of two drummers and heavy, almost bombastic rhythms, the band blew onto stage at the High Noon Saloon and did their best to rile up the crowd. more >>
Tom Alesia
Wisconsin State Journal
July 1
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Clubs roundup: Critically acclaimed Greene a Terrace highlight
Nearly six years ago, Jackie Greene played a side stage at the Madison Blues Festival. Greene was 22 years old at the time with a heavy Bob Dylan influence, and his set was a remarkable performance, one of the best at the fest. His free gig at the Memorial Union Terrace at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, is one of the Union's best bookings this summer. more >>
Tze Ruey Yeoh
June 30
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Local sales of Michael Jackson records skyrocket
Since mega pop star Michael Jackson died suddenly last Thursday, his classic recordings like "Thriller" are doing a brisk business at some local music stores as fans scramble for memorabilia from the "King of Pop." more >>