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Ritt & Wilder Deitz (with Host of Sparrows)

North Street Cabaret 610 North Street, Madison, WI

With ten albums under his belt, Wisco-Kentuckian acoustic roots rocker Ritt Deitz returns to North Street Cabaret with his son Wilder Deitz. Madison’s Isthmus said Ritt “resembles Tom Waits in his ability to marry sophistication with down-homeness.” Fort Thomas, KY house concert series Parlor and Patio called the father-son duo’s sound “rivers of harmony.” Wilder […]

$15

House Concert with Radoslav Lorkovic

Our House Concerts 451 North Few Street, Madison, WI, United States

Rad is a classically trained blues and folk performer from Chicago who was born in Croatia. He is a master on the piano and accordion, whose music draws from the blues, jazz, country and soul. He wowed an Our House crowd on his last visit, so don’t miss him this time around.

$20

Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes

Stoughton Opera House 381 E Main St, Stoughton, WI, United States

When a stage four lymphoma diagnosis forced him off the road and into the hospital, Chuck Prophet didn’t know if he’d live long enough to see the end of the year, let alone get back on tour. “I was going through a tunnel,” he recalls. “It was dark. But I had music: music to play, […]

$35

Charlie Parr

Stoughton Opera House 381 E Main St, Stoughton, WI, United States

Charlie Parr is an incorruptible outsider who writes novelistic, multi-layered stories that shine a kaleidoscopic light on defiant, unseen characters thriving in the shadows all around us. Parr has a new record with only his name on it, and it isn’t shiny and perfect and commercial and catchy. It’s him. It’s pure Charlie Parr and […]

$30

Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest

Garver Feed Mill 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI, United States

The 2025 Midwinter Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest is a celebration of the music of Django Reinhardt. This 21st annual event, hosted by Harmonious Wail, welcomes Ferench Gypsy Jazz Guitarist, Stephane Wrembel from New York. Stephane Wrembel is quite simply one of the finest guitar players in the world. This prolific musician, composer, educator, and musical […]

$40

Madison Folk Music Society presents: David Francey

North Street Cabaret 610 North Street, Madison, WI

David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star). Born in Ayrshire, Scotland to parents who were factory workers, he moved to Canada when he was twelve. For decades, he worked across Canada in rail yards, construction sites, and in the […]

$25

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet

Stoughton Opera House 381 E Main St, Stoughton, WI, United States

For the past 50 years, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian […]

$40

Madison Flute Club Chili Fundraiser

Bethany United Methodist Church 3910 Mineral Point Rd, Madison

The Madison Flute Club would like to invite you to join us on Sunday Feb. 16th 2025 from 11:00-1:00 pm at Bethany United Methodist Church for a chili luncheon and […]

Free – $25

Songwriters Showcase Featuring Weary Ramblers

Galena Center for the Arts 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States

Songwriter Showcase encourages the creation and sharing of original music by regional singer songwriters. Iowa folk duo, Weary Ramblers bring years of experience to the stage with award-winning songwriting and […]

free, with donations appreciated

Joe Hill: Alive As You and Me

Muso Madison 2040 Winnebago, Madison, United States

One man play featuring Tom Kastle on the life, songs, and time of Joe Hill

Free. Donations accepted

Folk Arts Festival

Chippewa Valley Museum 1204 E Half Moon Dr, Eau Claire, United States

Ready to engage your curiosity? Attend our Folk Arts Festival to enjoy live demos, talented artisans showcasing their craft, and hands-on activities for all ages on Saturday, February 22 from […]

$5 – $12

Mike Dowling In Concert

Pittsville School Auditorium 5459 Elementary Ave, Pittsville, United States

Pittsville Area Foundation for the Arts Concert Series

$20