Schenk-Atwood

Bring your kids to the best show in town. David mesmerizes the the kids with the best kids music around. We’ll have our kid menu in full swing. It’s a good time for the whole family! $5 cover. 5:30 start time.

Accordion players unite! We gather at MUSO monthly to socialize, share songs, and play together in a safe, fun enviro

Folk · Blues · Singer-songwriter

Doors 7:00pm

$30-55

Rock

Doors 7:00pm

$35adv / $40DOS

Soggy Prairie, Old Time Nouveau

Monthly bluegrass series featuring Soggy Prairie and guest artists Old Time Nouveau

No cover

Sing along each third Tuesday. Take a journey through human history via sea chanteys, Great Lakes songs, Wisconsin Histo

BAILEN, Lucy Clearwater

Indie rock · Alternative · Indie pop

Doors 7:00pm

$22adv / $25DOS

Folk / Americana

Indie · Folk · Reggae

Doors 7:00pm

$17adv / $20DOS

Classical and contemporary guitar including Spanish, pop, Bach and original compositions

No cover

Bass · Falkland islands

Gentle Brontosaurus, Parting Blue

Indie-pop and indie/alternative rock

$10 cover

New wave · 80s · Rock

Doors 6:30pm

Folk / Americana

Doors 7:00pm

$10 adv / $15 DOS

Folk / Americana

Seated show

Doors 6:30pm

$30-60

Folk / Americana

Come join us for the Muso Irish Session. A spinoff from the Madison Slow Irish Session, this session is designed for adv

The Takes, Gallon Of Red

Folk rock · Indie · Granola jam rock

Doors 7:00pm

$15adv / $20DOS

Seated Show

Doors 7:00pm

$35adv / $40DOS

Bluegrass-inspired music

No cover

Folk / Americana

Indie rock · Alternative

Doors 7:00pm

$16adv / $20DOS

Come to listen. Come to play a song or two. We at Muso want to share our space so you can share your music with a fri

Doors 7:00pm

$12ADV / $18DOS

$15.00-$18.00

Seated Show

Doors 7:00pm

$15adv / $20DOS

Classical

Geek rock · Indie · Alternative rock

$40.00

Songs of love and loss with country, blues, folk, and psych-folk elements

Folk / Americana · Country

Special Oktoberfest Mugs and BEER, to toast Oktoberfest!

Geek rock · Indie · Alternative rock

Doors 12PM / Show 1PM Seated show $12

Seated Show

Doors 7:00pm

$15adv / $20DOS

They’re back! The Cajun Strangers are an award-winning band from Madison, Wisconsin, that plays traditional Cajun dance music, as you would hear down in Southwest Louisiana and East Texas. A Madison institution, they’ve been playing dances, festivals, events, and backyards for nearly 20 years. $10 suggested donation. 5pm start time.

A fun jam for old time music players - beginner and intermediate friendly. We will work from a pre announced tune list s

Open mic for musicians and spoken word artists

Doors 6:00pm

No cover

Muso Monthly Songwriter Circle is a space for building community among songwriters, sharing our work, and giving and rec

Two-guitar team harmonizing covers and original compositions

Seated show

Doors 7:00pm

$20-45

Seated show

Doors 7:00pm

$15adv / $18DOS

Classic rock guitarist and singer-songwriter

Folk / Americana

Doors 6PM / Show 7PM Partially seated show $15adv / $18DOS

Original music blending folk, alt country and Americana

Doors 7:00pm

$10adv / $15DOS

Sean Michael Dargan’s seventh album, “Dazzle Camouflage” is available now. The full-length features twelve new original SMD songs, including a smokin’ co-write with Nick Seward of Flat Atom, “Crush of Snow.” SMD handles the guitars and lead vocals, and is joined by longtime stalwart bandmates: drummer Bill Guestchow, and bassist Joe Lampe $10 cover. 9pm start time. 21+

Partially Seated Show

Doors 7:00pm

$15adv / $20DOS

Chris Powers, a native of Philadelphia, PA, picked up the guitar at the age of 14, and within a few years knew the chords to every Beatles song. After graduating from Beloit College, he settled in Madison and began organizing a series of successful string bands, including the string-jazz trio Nobody’s Bizness (featuring Mary Gaines plucking bass lines on her cello) and the long-lived Bluegrass Survivors. He toured Wisconsin for many years with the UW-Extension’s Heritage Ensemble – mixing folk music with American History, and played guitar in the orchestra of several Madison Theater productions. No cover. 8pm start time.

Doors 7PM / Show 8PM Seated Show $15adv / $20DOS

Gaines & Wagoner is an award-winning musical duo based in Madison, WI, consisting of husband-and-wife multi-instrumentalists Mary Gaines and Chris Wagoner. The duo is known for an eclectic mix of Americana, spanning vintage jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, and honky-tonk. Their performances are characterized by "high-wire" improvisational chemistry and humorous stage banter. . $15 suggested donation. 4pm start time.

Folk / Americana

Come join us for the Muso Irish Session. A spinoff from the Madison Slow Irish Session, this session is designed for adv

Doors 7PM / Show 8PM $15 adv / $17DOS

Doors 6:30PM / Show 7:30PM Seated show $20ADV / $25DOS

Join our host, Max, and make some beautiful music together. Sign up is 6:30 with performances starting at 7pm. Bring your guitar and show us what you’ve got!

Folk / Americana

Folk · Indie · Singer-songwriter

Doors 7:00pm

$30-50

Seated Show

Doors 7:00pm

$25adv / $30DOS

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Folk / Americana

Formed in 2019 when Laura Bomber and (Red) Ben Lila began writing and performing together, the band grew its earthy, heartfelt sound over years of collaboration before expanding in 2024 with the addition of Paul Bannach and Sheilagh Dandy Lyon. Bomber & Red delivers powerhouse vocal harmonies, skillful musicianship, and resonant lyricism—music that draws you in and sends chills up your spine. Their performances blend folk, Americana, and soulful storytelling into a sound that lingers long after the final chord fades, leaving audiences with a deeply personal connection. No cover. 6:30pm start time.

Come to listen. Come to play a song or two. We at Muso want to share our space so you can share your music with a fri

Led Zeppelin tribute, seated show

Doors 7:00pm

$25-45

Soul / R&B / Funk · Metal

Doors 6:00pm

$10

Doors 7PM Show 8PM General Admission Standing Room Only: $25ADV / $30DOS Reserved Balcony Seating: $40ADV / $45DOS

The Droors are a Doors cover band with dedicated members from the Sheboygan, Milwaukee, and Madison areas of Wisconsin. It started as a fun side project, but quickly grew into an act with an enthusiastic following that continues to gather momentum. The Droors take pride in their reputation for sounding as good as The Doors. The Doors are a universally loved classic rock band and tribute bands for them are rare. The Droors have been playing in rock bands for the majority of their lives. The one thing they have in common is a mutual love of The Doors. If you are a Doors fan, their hope is to awe you. If you are not familiar with The Doors, our goal is to make you a fan. $10 cover. 9pm start time. 21+

Folk / Americana · Country

Live Wide Open Tour 2026, seated show

$40-65

Doors 7:00pm

$13adv / $18DOS

Accordion players unite! We gather at MUSO monthly to socialize, share songs, and play together in a safe, fun enviro

Seated show

Doors 7:00pm

$20-145

Blues rock · Classic blues · Guitar

Doors 7:00pm

$30adv / $35DOS

Robert J. is an award-winning singer/songwriter/recording artist who has been a mainstay in the Wisconsin music scene for decades. 2026 has been especially rewarding for the Madison troubadour. The Madison Area Music Association honored him with its Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the local music scene and for founding Mama Cares, a program that supports musicians during medical emergencies and family crises. At the annual awards show, he also won five MAMAs, including Album of the Year for Miscellaneous Me, Singer/Songwriter Performer of the Year, and Song of the Year in both the blues and jazz categories. This spring marks 40 years since he released his first LP, Boys Town, recorded at Smart Studios with producer Butch Vig. 6:30 start time. No cover.

Blues

Doors 7:00pm

$25-40

Seated Show

Doors 6:00pm

$35adv / $40DOS

Annie and the Oakies

Blend of country, roots, bluegrass and folk

Folk / Americana

Doors 7PM / Show 8PM Seated show $28

The Stop and Listen plays old-time stringband music with a unique set of instruments and voices. We specialize in fiddle tunes, old-time songs, jug band numbers, and country blues. They bring some serious drive and groove with harmonicas (sometimes a couple at once), extraordinary improvisation on cello and fiddle, banjos of uncompromising size, and a bass with a chip on its shoulder. Songs are sung with an old-time swagger, harmonies included. No cover. 6:30 Start time.

Bob Dylan tribute, seated show

Doors 7:00pm

$50-80

General admission. Pit open for dancing.

$30.00 – $40.00

Partially seated show - Open dance floor

Doors 7:00pm

$12ADV / $15DOS

Them Coulee Boys, Adam Greuel & the Space Burritos, Cork n Bottle Stringband

Bluegrass · Folk rock · Folk punk

Doors 6:00pm

$15-35

Doors 7:00pm

$15adv / $20DOS

Folk / Americana

Doors 12PM / Show 1PM Seated show $12

Seated show

Doors 7:00pm

$15adv / $18DOS

The Cajun Strangers are an award-winning band from Madison, Wisconsin, that plays traditional Cajun dance music, as you would hear down in Southwest Louisiana and East Texas. A Madison institution, they’ve been playing dances, festivals, events, and backyards for nearly 20 years. Start time 4pm. $10 suggested donation

Come join us for the Muso Irish Session. A spinoff from the Madison Slow Irish Session, this session is designed for adv

Seated Show

Doors 7:00pm

$25adv / $30DOS

Doors 7PM Show 8PM Seated Show Front Row Seating: $45ADV / $50DOS General Admission Seating: $30ADV / $35DOS

Seated Show

Doors 7:00pm

$20adv / $25DOS

Madison's hardest working Bluegrass band, Soggy Prairie, is proud to host the Madison Bluegrass Roundabout, a monthly Tuesday night series highlighting Southern Wisconsin's Bluegrass scene. The series will feature new and upcoming bands, as well as well-established groups. Each month will feature a set from Soggy Prairie followed by a set from guest artists Ham ‘n Eggers. No cover. 6:30pm start time.

Sing along each third Tuesday. Take a journey through human history via sea chanteys, Great Lakes songs, Wisconsin Histo

Seated Show

Doors 7:00pm

$16adv / $20DOS

Doors 7PM Show 8PM Front Row Seating: $45ADV / $50DOS General Admission Seating: $25ADV / $30DOS

Seated Show

Doors 7:00pm

$20adv / $25DOS

Season two begins tonight! The “Harmonious” songwriter’s showcase at Harmony Bar & Grill will feature Madison favorites musicians. Host and organizer JT Spartz (Dogtown Hollow) will emcee the round-robin style showcase. 6:30pm start time. No cover

Come to listen. Come to play a song or two. We at Muso want to share our space so you can share your music with a fri

Doors 7PM Show 8PM Reserved Balcony Seating: $30ADV / $35DOS General Admission Open Floor: $15ADV / $20DOS *Limited floor seats on the sides of the room will be available

Southern gospel · Contemporary christian · 80s

$49.00 – $99.00

Seated Show

Doors 7:00pm

$20adv / $22DOS

Blues

Doors 6:00pm

$15-35

Seated Show

Doors 7:00pm

$18adv / $20DOS

The New Roots Rockers are a reggae roots band with a slice of Latin, Playing originals & covers with 2 vocalists, guitar, keys, bass, drums. A well seasoned foursome who have played in many groups, banded together 3 years ago to create Madison's very own The Real Roots rockers! Paul Backstrom- Bass, Peter Johnston-Drums, Alusine Kamara-Keys & Vocals, Sergio Nute Fornes-Guitar & Vocals. 9pm start time. $10 cover. 21+

Folk / Americana · Country

Rock

A fun jam for old time music players - beginner and intermediate friendly. We will work from a pre announced tune list s

Open mic for musicians and spoken word artists

Doors 6:00pm

No cover

Muso Monthly Songwriter Circle is a space for building community among songwriters, sharing our work, and giving and rec

Doors 7PM Show 8PM All Ages General Admission Standing Room Only: $30ADV / $35DOS Seated Balcony: $50ADV / $55DOS

Seated Show

Doors 7:00pm

$20adv / $25DOS

After years of sharing festival bills and bumping elbows at open jams, Starr Moss, Trent Cuthbert, Michael Falk, Claire Kannapell and Paul Kienitz have convened to make their own brand of bluegrass-inspired music. Bigtooth, the culmination of this shared history, keeps one hand on the book of bluegrass standards and the other on the songwriting pen. Count on a distinctive repertoire that intertwines traditional material and original compositions, delivered with precision, finesse, and style. This month, Bigtooth will be joined by TBD! 6:30 start time. No cover

Cork 'n Bottle String Band is a Madison-based bluegrass band known for their lively performances that blend traditional bluegrass music with humor and storytelling. They often perform at local venues and events, showcasing their talent in instrumental music and three-part harmony singing. 6:30 Start time. No cover

Seated show

Doors 7:00pm

$20

Classical

Come join us for the Muso Irish Session. A spinoff from the Madison Slow Irish Session, this session is designed for adv

John Prine tribute, seated show

Doors 6:30pm

$30-55

with Adam Ezra Group

Seated show

Doors 7:00pm

$20-40

Doors 7:00pm

$35adv / $40DOS

https://roadfarmi

Alternative rock · 90s · Indie

Doors 7:00pm

with Julia Minkin, Jane Hobson

Indie pop · Indie rock

Doors 7:00pm

$15

Doors 7PM Show 8PM General Admission Standing Room: $30ADV / $35DOS Reserved Balcony Seating: $45ADV / $50DOS

Doors 7:00pm

$10adv / $15DOS

Doors 7PM / Show 8PM $20adv / $25DOS

Seated Show

Doors 6:00pm

$35adv / $40DOS

Accordion players unite! We gather at MUSO monthly to socialize, share songs, and play together in a safe, fun enviro

Fleetwood Mac singalong, seated show

Doors 7:00pm

$32.50-37.50