Genre: Blues

07
Apr
2023
Adem Tesfaye Single Release Party

Adem Tesfaye Single Release Party

 

BAG POLICY

Bags (max size 12″ x 6″ x 12″) are allowed and will be searched upon entry. Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment and bags for nursing mothers. We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as smooth as possible.

PAYMENT POLICY

We are a cashless facility meaning that we are unable to accept cash as a form of payment. Our Box Office and Coat Check will only accept credit and debit. Our Bars will only accept credit, debit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Please note that artist merchandise sales are separate and may still accept cash.

 

Adem Tesfaye is a Madison, WI native who has spent most of his career living and performing in New York City and Seattle. He draws his inspiration from artists like Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Tribe Called Quest, Gang Star, and the Roots. In addition to his original work which includes Hip-Hop (he is a founding member of Madison’s Black Poet’s Society), Adem sings covers by Bob Marley, Prince, Ed Sheeran, Otis Redding, Michael Jackson, and others. He has shared the stage with Red Man, Method Man, De la soul, Pharside, Ben Harper, Spearhead, and Jazzmataz.

Adem coaxes joy from transcendent loss to create music that is empowering and imbued with positive energy and awareness. He invites his listeners into a space to explore not only the musical genres that inspire him, but to challenge them to live as he does: with authenticity and positivity. Whether in New York, Seattle, Paris, or his hometown in the USA, Adem feels the earth under his feet, bridging communities and genres. Adem forges art, music, fashion, and wellness into a way of life to empower first himself and then others. A producer, songwriter, guitarist, and singer, Adem has released three studio albums. His most recent, The Adem Tesfaye Band, was released in September 2022. He has an upcoming single to be released in May 2023.

Adem performs regularly both solo and with the band at venues such as Cafe Coda, High Noon Saloon, The Tasting Room, the Garver Feed Mill, the University of Wisconsin Union Terrace in Madison, and at the Jazz Estate in Milwaukee. The band has also played numerous festivals in and around Madison. You will find the band at The Bur Oak and the High Noon Saloon (Single Release Party!) in May. Adem will play as a soloist at Madison’s Art Fair on the Square in July, and many other venues and festivals this summer. He has an upcoming solo tour in Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam late May/Early June.

The Adem Tesfaye Band is an energetic Soul/Funk/Rock/Reggae band with a Hip-Hop edge. The ease and flexibility of movement both he and the band achieve between and within genres is an impressive and distinctive talent. Last September, Adem and his band released a new album, Adem Tesfaye Band with a release party performance at the High Noon Saloon. The band plays at the Majestic, UW Madison Union, Cafe Coda, BB Jacks, and at other venues and festivals throughout the Madison area. Most recently the band headlined for the local music station WORT birthday party at the Bur Oak in Madison. You can find Adem’s music on just about any platform, including Spotify and Apple Music.

Adem performs solo, duo or trio, as well as with his 4–5-piece band.

See the band’s “Pressure” Video, recorded in Madison.

Check out the band’s past performance at Cafe Coda in Madison and some of his New York performances on YouTube.

04
Apr
2023
High Noon Saloon AND Burbie’s Bday Bash!

High Noon Saloon AND Burbie’s Bday Bash!

 

BAG POLICY

Bags (max size 12″ x 6″ x 12″) are allowed and will be searched upon entry. Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment and bags for nursing mothers. We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as smooth as possible.

PAYMENT POLICY

We are a cashless facility meaning that we are unable to accept cash as a form of payment. Our Box Office and Coat Check will only accept credit and debit. Our Bars will only accept credit, debit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Please note that artist merchandise sales are separate and may still accept cash.

 

14
Mar
2023
The Cactus Blossoms

The Cactus Blossoms

 

BAG POLICY

Bags (max size 12″ x 6″ x 12″) are allowed and will be searched upon entry. Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment and bags for nursing mothers. We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as smooth as possible.

PAYMENT POLICY

We are a cashless facility meaning that we are unable to accept cash as a form of payment. Our Box Office and Coat Check will only accept credit and debit. Our Bars will only accept credit, debit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Please note that artist merchandise sales are separate and may still accept cash.

 

The Cactus Blossoms

Blood Harmony. Whether it’s The Beach Boys, Bee Gees or First Aid Kit, that sibling vocal blend is the secret sauce in some of the most spine-tingling moments in popular music. The Cactus Blossoms – Minneapolis-based brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey – offer compelling evidence that this tradition is alive and well, with a deceptively unadorned musical approach that offers “creative turns of phrase, gorgeous harmonies, and an ageless sound” (NPR All Things Considered)

Their timeless sound and songwriting have earned them tour stints with artists such as Wilco, Jenny Lewis and Lucius, and a perfectly cast performance on David Lynch’s Twin Peaks. In 2022 the band released their full-length album, One Day, and an EP, If Not For You (Bob Dylan Songs Vol. 1).

Two Runner

Two Runner is Paige Anderson and Emilie Rose. The American Roots duo from Northern California embody the hills they grew up in. Through the mediums of clawhammer banjo, flatpicking guitar, vocal harmonies, and oldtime fiddle, Two Runner puts a hip take on the Appalachian feel.

Front woman Paige Anderson grew up touring in her family bluegrass band, Anderson Family Bluegrass, starting at the age of 9. The family of six traveled for about 12 years as Anderson Family Bluegrass and later The Fearless Kin. Paige wrote her first song with Chuck Ragan at 15, which kickstarted her love for songwriting. In the last few years, Paige has spent her time creating new music, played bass for Family of the Year (2018), wrote a plethora of new songs to share, and has been discovering a new sound for herself and Two Runner.

Fiddler Emilie Rose was raised on Scottish Fiddle and fiddle camps starting at the age of 9. In her early years, she led Celtic band The String Sisters who played together for 10 years in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Emilie has a deep understanding and love for folk music traditions.

Emilie took the fiddle out of NorCal to study at Berklee College of Music, where she graduated in 2020. In her studies, Emilie was mentored by the greats such as Bruce Molsky, Natalie Haas, and Darol Anger.

Together, Two Runner brings a rich mix to the folk music world, with their harmonies, banjo pickin’, dirt kickin’ duo.

07
Feb
2023
Beth Kille Band Album Release Party

Beth Kille Band Album Release Party

 

BAG POLICY

Bags (max size 12″ x 6″ x 12″) are allowed and will be searched upon entry. Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment and bags for nursing mothers. We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as smooth as possible.

PAYMENT POLICY

We are a cashless facility meaning that we are unable to accept cash as a form of payment. Our Box Office and Coat Check will only accept credit and debit. Our Bars will only accept credit, debit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Please note that artist merchandise sales are separate and may still accept cash.

 

​​Beth Kille (pronounced “killy”) is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Madison, WI who has been performing her original music since 2000. In addition to performing with Beth Kille Band, she is also a member of the trio Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets and the duo Kerosene Kites. When not performing, Beth serves as the Music Director/Songwriting Instructor for Girls Rock Camp Madison, the co-founder/producer of Flannel Fest, producer/engineer at Studio Gusto, and she is a mom. She’s been teaching songwriting to writers of all ages, genres and experience levels since 2009. Her mission in life is to inspire all to embrace their creativity.

02
Feb
2023
Mae Simpson and Rare Element

Mae Simpson and Rare Element

 

BAG POLICY

Bags (max size 12″ x 6″ x 12″) are allowed and will be searched upon entry. Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment and bags for nursing mothers. We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as smooth as possible.

PAYMENT POLICY

We are a cashless facility meaning that we are unable to accept cash as a form of payment. Our Box Office and Coat Check will only accept credit and debit. Our Bars will only accept credit, debit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Please note that artist merchandise sales are separate and may still accept cash.

 

Mae Simpson

The Mae Simpson Band blurs the lines between a wide range of influences. From the depth and energy of funk and rock, down the the melodic edge of R&B and folk. Led by Mae Simpson whose ‘…voice is larger than life — but not as large as her uncontainable energy that radiates from the stage” (Helen Teague – Minnesota Public Radio).

Known for their Intense and exciting live shows, the band has an immediate impact that favors the human connection between the musicians and the audience. They have opened up for acts like Dermot Kennedy, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and more, and played many notable stages across the Midwest like First Avenue, The Fillmore MPLS, Basilica Block Party, and Blue Ox. If you are a fan of artists such as Alabama Shakes, Lake Street Dive and Bruce Springsteen, Mae Simpson is right up your alley.

“Mae’s powerful voice has remnants of Janis Joplin and Ella Fitzgerald, tied together with a rasp of Joan Jett. Brought together by an extremely talented and passionate band, Mae Simpson Music is a ticking time bomb for breaking into the national array of local artists to make it “big.” – Music in Minnesota, Richard Dollarhide

“It’s impossible to stand still during a Mae Simpson Music set. Simpson’s raspy, dynamic voice is larger than life — but not as large as her uncontainable energy that radiates from the stage.” – Minnesota Public Radio, Colleen Cowie

“Mae Simpson‘s horn-laden soundcheck lures us to the Backwoods Stage for one of the most energetic and memorable performances of the weekend. The Twin Cities-based band led by astounding vocalist and namesake Mae Simpson bucks Blue Ox’s bluegrass-leaning tendencies with a lively blend of rock and roll, blues, folk that throws the couple hundred night owls looking on with us into an after hours frenzy.” – Milwaukee Record, Josh Hoppert

11
Jan
2023
Scott H. Biram

Scott H. Biram

 

BAG POLICY

Bags (max size 12″ x 6″ x 12″) are allowed and will be searched upon entry. Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment and bags for nursing mothers. We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as smooth as possible.

PAYMENT POLICY

We are a cashless facility meaning that we are unable to accept cash as a form of payment. Our Box Office and Coat Check will only accept credit and debit. Our Bars will only accept credit, debit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Please note that artist merchandise sales are separate and may still accept cash.

 

Scott H. Biram unleashes a fervent display of conviction through, not only the genuine blues, classic country, bluegrass, and rock n roll, but he seals the deal with punk, heavy metal, and frankly, anything else he wants to. He’s The Dirty Old One Man Band.

He will still the room with haunting South Texas blues, then turn it upside down, into a truck driver’s mosh pit. Like he says, it might be baptism, or it might be murder, either way…you gonna see the light.

This legally ordained preacher’s singing, yodeling, growling, leering and brash preachin’ and hollerin’ is accompanied by sloppy riffs, and licks literally yanked, one at a time, out of his collection of crusty, worn out, Gibson hollowbody guitars, and battle axes. All this held down with a pounding backbeat brought forth by his amplified left foot, and self customed stomp board. The remainder of this brutally charming one-man band consists of an unwieldy combination of beat-up amplifiers and old microphones strung together by a tangled mess of guitar cables. Don’t get too close! You gonna get some grease on ya!

Years of compulsive touring, along with a steady diet of down and dirty blues, rock, punk, country, and hillbilly have developed Scott H. Biram’s signature concoction, attracting a hefty array of fans who dig the bizarre and twisted sides of the rock and roll spectrum. His live shows, performed all over the world, deliver a take no prisoners attitude, a stomping, pulsing John Lee Hooker-channeling, and cockeyed tales of black water baptisms and murder, all while romanticizing the on-the-road lifestyle. SCOTT H. BIRAM IS THE DIRTY OLD ONE MAN BAND. ©1974

09
Jan
2023
Cole Ritter & The Night Owls

Cole Ritter & The Night Owls

 

COVID-19 POLICY

Based on the latest local guidelines, attendees are no longer required to provide proof of negative COVID-19 test AND/OR vaccination for entry into this event. Other shows on our calendar may still have specific health and safety requirements based on artist request. Be sure to check our venue website for the latest updates and guidelines as entry requirements are subject to change.

BAG POLICY

Small personal clutches / purses / fanny packs (max size 6.5″ x 4.5″ x 1″) or clear plastic / vinyl / PVC bags (max size 12″ x 12″ x 6″) are the only carry-in bags that are allowed.  We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as smooth as possible.  Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment and bags for nursing mothers.

PAYMENT POLICY

We are a cashless facility meaning that we are unable to accept cash as a form of payment. Our Box Office and Coat Check will only accept credit and debit. Our Bars will only accept credit, debit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Please note that artist merchandise sales are separate and may still accept cash.

 

Cole Ritter and The Night Owls
Founded in 2019, Cole Ritter and The Night Owls have since been pioneering new sonic spaces and finding their very own home-grown sound that is completely new, yet nostalgic. This award-winning band is helmed by ColeRitter, a Nashville Native who has devoted his life to music. Cole Ritter and The Night Owls were chosen as the winner of Belmont’s University’s “Country Showcase” in 2020. Ritter’s songwriting draws inspiration from many genres including country, rock, folk, and the blues.

The Allstar backing band, The Night Owls, features a lineup of some of Nashville’s best and brightest up-and-coming instrumentalists and musicians. The Night Owls are made up of Alex Barcic on Pedal Steel Guitar, Tom Davis on Upright Bass, Christian Starrett on Guitar, and Matt Martirano on drums. Cole Ritter and The Night Owls are quickly rising and can’t wait to share their music with the world!