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.
Monday January 19, 2009 Source:UW Union Theater Location: Madison, WI
Playing piano since age 9, Buckwheat Zydeco rose to fame in 1984 with “Zydeco Boogaloo,” one of the genre’s signature songs. He will be performing in a dance party in the Great Hall at the Memorial Union on Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $28 for the general public, $26 for WAA members, Union members, UW faculty and staff, and non-UW students. As always, UW-Students are only $10! Tickets can be purchased by phone (608-265-ARTS), by fax (608-265-5084), by mail or in person at the box office (Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53706) or online at http://uniontheater.wisc.edu/.
An exciting performer and expert keyboards and accordion player, Buckwheat is an innovator who crafted a bold new sound for zydeco, the music of the Creole, French-speaking Blacks of Louisiana. In addition to his well-received innovations, Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural Jr. is a pioneer in many ways. He is the first zydeco artist to have been signed to a major record label, the first to have launched his own record label, the first to perform on a national television show, the first to release a children’s album, and the first zydeco artist to win an Emmy award! Most lately, he recorded two Bob Dylan songs with Yo La Tengo for the 2007 film “I’m not there.”
Buckwheat’s performance doubles up as a dance party in Great Hall. Special Louisiana food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Sponsors include the Wisconsin Union Directorate. Support is also given by the Wisconsin Arts Board and the Wisconsin Union Theater Endowment Fund. Media sponsors are Maximum Ink, The Onion and Wisconsin Public Radio’s Higher Ground.
Monday May 19, 2008 Source:Summerfest Location: Milwaukee, WI
Summerfest officials today announce yet another lineup of headliners slated for Summerfest 2008. Check out the Zippo Rock Stage with Miller Lite and 94.1 WJJO for a great mix of rock music from a variety of artists.
As always, the stage lineup will deliver a unique combination of rock genres, including hard rock, alternative, 70’s and 80’s. The stage will feature the following headlining performers:
June 26 6pm Nonpoint, 11pm Drowning Pool
June 27 8pm bloodsimple, 10pm Sevendust
June 28 6:30pm Carrie Rodriguez, 8pm Old 97’s, 10pm Willy Porter
June 29 6:30pm The Parlor Mob, 8pm Egypt Central, 10pm Theory of a Deadman
June 30 10pm TBA
July 1 6:30pm 12 Stones, 10pm Skillet
July 2 8pm Saving Abel, 10pm Finger Eleven
July 3 8pm Ingrid Michaelson, 10pm Gomez
July 4 6:30pm Black Tide, 10pm Five Finger Death Punch
July 5 8pm Black Stone Cherry, 10pm Jackyl
July 6 9pm Mickey Hart
The headliner for June 30 will be announced in the near future. All performers and show times are subject to change.
Summerfest 2008 will take place June 26 – July 6 from noon until midnight daily. The World’s Largest Music Festival and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration continues to attract the music industry’s hottest stars, along with emerging talent and local favorites. The 23,000 capacity Marcus Amphitheater, 10 permanent grounds stage areas, 45 diverse food & beverage vendors and four unique marketplaces are set against the beautiful Lake Michigan and downtown backdrops, creating a festival experience like no other. Patrons can also enjoy Miller Lite, the Official Beer of Summerfest. For more details on The World’s Largest Music Festival visit Summerfest.com.
