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77 Square is the definitive arts, culture and entertainment guide for Madison, Wis., and the surrounding area.
Katjusa Cisar
November 19
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On stage, Ingrid Michaelson powerful, fun and not so innocent
Ingrid Michaelson might draw a wider audience if people saw her live show, as a large crowd did Tuesday evening at the Barrymore Theatre. After her four-piece band started playing, she skipped on stage in a knit cap and scarf, looking every bit the wholesome Old Navy girl. But she exuded surprising personality and onstage finesse. more >>
Lindsay Christians
November 18
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Trio Mediaeval sings the songs of Norway
For the gifted and imaginative women in Trio Mediaeval of Norway, singing songs in their native language is a thrill. more >>
Katjusa Cisar
November 18
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Fitzsimmons brings hopeful folk to town
In a way, William Fitzsimmons grew up in the kind of environment that would be the envy of any budding musician. more >>
Katjusa Cisar
November 16
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Kicksville's sound envelops Overture's Capitol Theater, but where's the audience?
It's 8 p.m. on a Saturday in downtown Madison. What's going on at our premier arts facility, the Overture Center? For one, a solid rock and multimedia show from Kicksville. But you wouldn't have known it walking into Overture's lobby. more >>
Katjusa Cisar
November 11
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After 20 years, Over the Rhine duo still finds its focal point
Linford Detweiler's first girlfriend broke up with him because he didn't know who Andy Griffith was. That was just one of the liabilities of growing up in a home without a television -- he and his five siblings didn't know many pop culture references. more >>
Katjusa Cisar
November 11
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Holland's funkiest export (sorry, clogs) rocks the Majestic
Dutch group Kraak & Smaak sing funk, soul and traditional bluegrass songs over a live DJed dance show that spans the spectrum from rolling trip-hop to big whomp-whomp club beats. more >>
Katjusa Cisar
November 11
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With Kicksville, the techies are doing it for themselves
When performance artist Laurie Anderson was in town recently for a show at Overture Center, Conrad St. Clair walked up to her and handed her Kicksville's latest CD. "It's all your fault," he told her, half-jokingly. more >>
Emily Mills
November 9
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My Brightest Diamond shines at Stage Door
An evening of beautiful music was made all the more enjoyable by a family-like atmosphere. more >>
Katjusa Cisar
November 5
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Promoter brings new life to the new Loft
At 22, Tom Klein is really more into indie and college rock these days. But as the booker for Madison's all-ages music venue, The Loft, he understands and appreciates what the under-18 set wants to hear. more >>
Katjusa Cisar
November 5
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Brighton, MA brings Midwestern rock to Montmartre
What makes a band Midwestern? For some, being from flyover country is something to wear as a badge -- just check out the slick two-page ad that Appleton singer-songwriter Cory Chisel did with Lucky Brand in the Nov. 13 issue of Rolling Stone. The text reads, "Is fate tied to a pizzeria in Wisconsin? Cory Chisel ... inspired by his Midwestern roots to make music." more >>