Madison's West Side keeps its live music largely outdoors and free. Rennebohm Park on N. Eau Claire Ave is the summer home of the Capitol City Band, whose 58th season runs Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. through August 20. Founded in 1969, the Capitol City Band is a Madison institution that plays free concerts in the park June through August. The Glen Golf Park carries its own music series, "Live at The Glen," presented by the Madison Parks Foundation on the park's patio. The series is described as a year-round celebration of art, culture, and community at the 42-acre golf park. Recent bookings have ranged from the Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Band, Wisconsin's premier Latin jazz act for over 20 years and a 14-time Isthmus Madison Favorite Jazz Band winner, to Vets on Frets, an acoustic guitar group of military veterans playing folk, country, and classic oldies. Golf remains in play during the events. Skip's After Market, connected to Brennan's Market at 8210 Watts Road, is a newer addition to the neighborhood. It features a full-service bar, outdoor patio, fire pits, and live music. Outdoor music and theme nights are part of its regular programming.
Over the years, John has labored in several underappreciated folk, 60s rock, Cajun, bluegrass, and world music ensembles, but his main gig these days is playing dozens of one-man shows a year for listeners of all ages, at venues ranging from food/drink emporiums to senior centers to libraries to fes
All instrumental trio. Music ranges from Jazz Standards to contemporary Jazz, R&B, and Blues.
Feestet (pronounced “Feest-tet”) is a Madison-based, ‘gateway jazz’ project trio fronted by vocalist Helen Feest.
Bryant Switzky is an award-winning singer-songwriter who performs soulful acoustic music that blends folk, blues, Americana, and pop. With clever lyrics, soaring melodies and passionate vocals, his music appeals to fans of Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, and the Lumineers.
Marisa Balistreri is a Madison, Wisconsin-based vocalist. Marisa currently collaborates with her songwriter-guitarist husband, Stefan Hall on original jazz tunes inspired by music from around the world. Marisa's group performs jazz standards, Latin jazz and originals in several languages.
Feestet (pronounced “Feest-tet”) is a Madison-based, ‘gateway jazz’ project trio fronted by vocalist Helen Feest.
Marisa Balistreri is a Madison, Wisconsin-based vocalist. Marisa currently collaborates with her songwriter-guitarist husband, Stefan Hall on original jazz tunes inspired by music from around the world. Marisa's group performs jazz standards, Latin jazz and originals in several languages.
