The Cars on State Classic Car Show returns to State Street in Madison for a fifth year on Saturday, June 4, 2010, from 10 am to 3 pm. More than 100 classic cars will be on display on State Street from the State Capitol to the UW campus. For event information, see www.carsonstate.com or call (608) 512-1342.
Cars to be featured in the show include a 1932 Ford Coupe, a 1949 Packard Deluxe 8, a 1950 Pontiac Streamliner, a 1952 Willys convertible (owned by Madison Fire Department Fire Marshall Ed Ruckriegel), two Austin-Healey convertibles (one 1956, the other 1967), a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, a 1959 Edsel station wagon, a 1973 Plymouth Cuda, a 1976 Rolls Royce, and a 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 (the “Back to the Future” car).
Organized by the Greater State Street Business Association with support from Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID), Cars on State has quickly become a downtown Madison tradition, with thousands of spectators packing State Street. This family-friendly event offers a perfect day to come downtown, take a stroll to see the cars and talk to the owners, and explore downtown’s more than 370 shops and restaurants, many locally owned. For more event information, plus where to stay, park, shop, dine, and play in downtown Madison, see www.carsonstate.com
Thursday November 11, 2010 Source:Last Crack Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Underground metal legends LAST CRACK have announced they will be broadcasting their upcoming November 13, 2010 concert in Madison, Wisconsin to the world on www.infernalrockradio.com. Listeners will be able to tune in and hear a 2+ hour concert featuring many of the songs from their critically acclaimed albums on Roadrunner Records “Sinister Funkhouse #17” and “Burning Time” plus a few new songs not yet released on an official album.
“it’s pretty cool to think we could be playing a show in Madison and our friend Tamme from Holland or Geert from Belgium could be drinking his morning coffee or driving to work while listening to us live,” says guitarist Paul Schluter, “it will be the first time Last Crack has ever done anything like this.”
“European fans lamented on not being able to attend the show on the Last Crack event page on Facebook,” Schluter continues, “But now we’ve come up with a great solution thanks to Infernal Rock Radio.”
Tune in to www.infernalrockradio.com starting at 8pm to hear the pre-show which will include interviews of the band, longtime fans and much more. Then at 11pm listen to the entire live concert simulcast live.
Find out more by signing up at the bands’ Facebook page at www.lastcrack.com/facebook
Friday January 22, 2010 Source:Natty Nation Location: Madison, WI
NATTY NATION announced today that their upcoming Bob Marley Birthday show will raise funds for Haiti Earthquake Relief. The band also developed a way for their fans to immediately donate to the relief so desperately needed in Haiti. They are also looking at ways for fans attending their next show to use a lyric from their Hurricane Katrina anthem, “Hurricane” to “throw a lifeline” by donating needed cash.
In partnership with FanBridge, the company that manages the band’s email list and Direct Relief International, NATTY fans can make an online donation to the relief effort. Through Direct Relief, 100% of the money donated goes towards Haiti relief efforts. There are no overhead fees or administrative fees. It’s pure help.
The link to donate: http://bit.ly/Haiti_Natty
Please join the international community in showing support for those in need in Haiti.
On January 14th, NATTY NATION, Madison County & Super Tuesday performed at a Middleton fundraiser for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services. The event raised $28,134. We celebrate and give thanks for the generosity working to eliminate violence.
Bob Marley helped define reggae music as a prophetic voice for the powerless and disenfranchised. NATTY NATION’s music is inspired by Marley but is all original songs. NATTY does not typically perform Marley’s songs. The one exception is Bob Marley’s Birthday Show. How fitting is it to hear Marley’s words as we see Haiti suffer?
At the High Noon Saloon on Saturday, February 6th, fans will hear the music that defined reggae as a popular musical genre. They will be reminded that the struggles for basic human rights along with food, clothing and shelter for our brothers and sisters is our struggle and our responsibility. Especially now, it is time for all of us to rise up and share our love and resources with those literally needing a lifeline.
Joining NATTY NATION will be Zach Deputy, Heatbox, Tropical Riddims Sound System and Mt. Zion Sound System. Doors are open at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $7 in advance at high-noon.com or $10 at the door.
Thursday January 21, 2010 Source:Barrymore Theatre by Esty Dinur Location: Madison, WI
An eclectic lineup of gifted Madison-based musicians will donate their talents this Sunday to provide funds for medical relief in Haiti. Featuring the Gomers, Honor Among Thieves, the Sean Michael Dargan Band, the Stellanovas with Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines, Tony Brown and 608 Riddim Section, and members of the Piper Road Spring Band, “Madison Musicians STAND WITH HAITI” will donate all proceeds to Partners in Health, (www.standwithhaiti.org). Partners in Health has been working on the ground in Haiti for over 20 years and urgently needs our support to help those affected by the recent earthquake. Please help us spread the word!
When: Sunday, January 24th, 2010; 3-9pm
Where: The Barrymore Theatre; 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI
Cost: Suggested Donation is $15.
Proceeds will benefit: Partners in Health (www.standwithhaiti.org)
Lineup:
• The Gomers
• Honor Among Thieves
• Tony Brown & 608 Riddim Section
• The Stellanovas with Chris Wagoner and Mary Gaines
• Sean Michael Dargan Band
• Members of the Piper Road Spring Band
Enjoy fine live music and help in the recovery efforts of our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
This event is being sponsored by the Barrymore Theatre and Intellasound, and welcomed by WORT-FM. For more information, contact event producer Jacob Mills at (608) 206-0093.
A second fundraiser, the BENEFIT FOR HAITI RELIEF, will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 8:00pm at the Cardinal Bar, 418 E. Wilson Street. Proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders Haitian Relief Fund. Performers will include Bonobo Secret Handshake, Aniv de la Rev, the VO5 and DJ
Trini. This benefit is sponsored by the Cardinal, Madison-Arcatao Sister City Project, Community Action on Latin America (CALA) and the Madison-Camaguey Sister City Association and welcomed by WORT-FM.
Tuesday December 29, 2009 Source:Blabbermouth Location: Los Angeles, CA
Southern Wisconsin quintet LUNA MORTIS has been dropped by Century Media Records, the label that released the band’s debut album, “The Absence”. The CD, which came out in in February 2009, was tracked at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Jason Suecof (ALL THAT REMAINS, TRIVIUM).
Comments frontwoman Mary Zimmer: “Does this mean LUNA MORTIS will not be releasing another album? No. It just means that soon, we will be label-less and have a few decisions to make about what our next move will be and what we’d like to do in regard to the future of the band.”
LUNA MORTIS will be the direct support for PRIMAL FEAR on a North American tour in May-June 2010. Zimmer states, “It’s going to be a great tour, covering more of the U.S. this time, including Texas and some southern areas we have never played before. We look forward to going out on the road with PRIMAL FEAR, who are an excellent band and terrific musicians.”
LUNA MORTIS’s “Forever More” video can be viewed below. The clip was directed by David Brodsky, who has previously worked with ALL THAT REMAINS, BLEEDING THROUGH, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and KITTIE, among many others.
*** Read the Luna Mortis interview in Maximum Ink from 2008 - Click Here
Wednesday August 5, 2009 Source:Last Crack Location: Madison, WI
The five original members of Last Crack have agreed to perform their debut album, Sinister Funkhouse #17, live on November 14th in their hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. The concert will celebrate the 20 year anniversary of album’s release in 1989 on Roadracer records.
The event will mark the first time the original band has performed in concert since their break-up in 1991.
Band line-up: Buddo - vocals Don Bakken - guitar Paul Schluter - guitar Todd Winger - Bass Phil Buerstatte - Drums
Fans coming in for the show are encouraged to visit Last Crack’s myspace or Facebook group to find out more detailed information like hotel accomodations(Myspace.com/lastcrack or LastCrack.com/facebook). Tickets on-sale date will be anounced in early September.
Last Crack
20 Year Anniversary of Sinister Funkhouse #17
November 14, 2009
Scatz
Madison, Wisconsin
Last Crack from their 2002 reunion with drummer Chris Havey
Friday July 31, 2009 Source:Comedy Central Location: NYC/Madison
Stephen Colbert, host of the hit Comedy Central show “The Colbert Report,” mentioned legendary Madison, Wisconsin street performer Art Paul Schlosser during the “Tip of the Hat - Wag of the Tail” segment on his July 30, 2009 show.
At the end of the skit segment (officially Schlosser appears at 12:42 minutes) Colbert compares Schlosser to rock band “the Movits!” who have increased their Amazon ranking because of their appearance on the Colbert Report.
“Before Movits! came on my show” Colbert rants, they were Novits! Now, they will be available on iTunes. That’s right, I’ve brought Movits! to the same cultural Everest as, say, Madison, Wisconsin street performer Art Paul Schlosser… You’re welcome, Mr. Schlosser.”
Movits! went from 93,400 to 75, Art currently sits at a ranking of over 200,000 so now we’ll really see how powerful you are Mr. Colbert!
How did Mr. Colbert come across Art Paul Schlosser in the first place? A former writer from The Onion, the weekly satire newspaper founded in Madison, now writes for the Report.
Movits! went from 93,400 to 75, Art currently sits at a ranking of over 200,000 so now we’ll really see how powerful you are Mr. Colbert!