• If you're playin' the Blues in or near Madison let us know your gig schedule at calendarsubmit@madisonbluessociety.com
• Shows are subject to change! It is best to always call ahead
  to verify a show, especially if you are travelling very far.
• There are also LOTS OF WEEKLY SHOWS TOO - both jams and regular shows. While they may not always be running (always call first!), there are a great many shows that go on week after week! Be sure to check out the WEEKLY SHOWS!
• AND THIS YEAR'S BLUES FESTS ARE STARTING TO TRICKLE IN!
  WISCONSIN AREA BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE 2012
  

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DAY BY DAY BLUES SCHEDULE

Saturday February 4

• Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo - Blues/Rock
  Harmony Bar
  2201 Atwood Avenue, Madison - 9:45PM
• Mark David - Blues
  Knuckle Down Saloon
  2513 Seiferth Road, Madison - 9:00PM
• The Mighty Groove Masheen - Funk/Jazz/Blues/Rock
  Babe's
  5614 Schroeder Road, Madison - 8:30PM
• Eddie Butts - R&B/Funk
  Badger Bowl
  506 E. Badger Road, Madison - 9:15PM - $8
• People Brothers Band - Soul/R&B/Funk
  The Bristled Boar
  2611 Branch Street, Middleton - 9:30PM
• Cool Front - Blues/Rock/Funk/R&B
  Main Street Pour House
  121 E. Mains Street, Stoughton - 9:00PM
• Queenie and the Bluecats - Blues
  Tyranena Brewing
  1025 Owen Street, Lake Mills - 7:00PM

Friday February 10

• Davina and the Vagabonds - Swing/Blues
  Harmony Bar
  2201 Atwood Avenue, Madison - 9:45PM
• BLUES AND SOUL SUPERSTARS COME TO MILWAUKEE!
  
  • TOMMY CASTRO - Blues
  • BETTYE LAVETTE - Blues/Soul
  Potawatomi Casino - Northern Lights Theater
  1721 West Canal Street, Milwaukee - $20/15

Saturday February 11

• Alex Wilson Band - Blues
  Harmony Bar
  2201 Atwood Avenue, Madison - 9:45PM
• Queenie and the Bluecats - Blues
  Locker Room
  1810 Roth Street, Madison - 9:00PM
• The Blues Party - Blues
  Come Back In
  508 E. Wilson Street, Madison - 9:30PM
• Tani Diakite - Blues from Mali/Funk/Roots Music
  Mr. Roberts
  2116 Atwood Avenue, Madison - 10:00PM
• Fedora - Blues/Rock
  Toffler's
  200 5th Avenue, New Glarus - 9:00PM

Sunday February 12

• BENEFIT FOR CLIFF FREDERIKSEN - Jazz/Blues/Pop/Country/Rock

  Benefit Concert for Madison Music icon, Cliff Frederiksen, (who has been battling cancer) and needs your support. Featuring a "Who's Who" of Madison and Wisconsin area musicians - including Cliff, Louka Patenaude, Doug Brown, John Vitale, Mary Gaines, Chris Wagoner, Bob Westfall, Gerri DiMaggio, Laurie Lang, Marilyn Fisher, June Dalton, Bob Corbit, Gary McAdams, Stan Godfriaux, Rand Moore, Angela Babler, John Widdicombe, Harris Lemberg, James Eisele, Fields Stark, Peter Olig, Greg Ginter, John Becker, Lynette Margulies, Jane Reynolds, Bill Roberts, Mike Turk, Jim Brown and MANY others. Cliff has been a staple of the Wisconsin and St. Louis music scene "for more years than God" (ask him!), and is considered by ALL a living legend of guitar and entertainment in general. Everyone who has enjoyed Cliff's music as well as his stories, have never failed to be left in awe of this amazingly talented musician. From jazz, pop, rock, to country and blues, Cliff has played it all with style.

  Cliff at Sun Prairie Blues Fest

  LISTEN AND WATCH CLIFF PLAYING AT FULL COMPASS STUDIOS.

  Cliff, who makes his living providing music for entertaining his multitude of fans, has had to undergo cancer surgery and consequently had to also forego his many performances during his recuperation. The benefit, coordinated on his behalf by WORT, Linda Marty Schmitz & The Madison Jazz Society, Madison Music Collective Marilyn Fisher, John Vitale, Elizabeth Brink & The Brink Lounge, Ward Brodt and a host of others, will help Cliff cover his living expenses during his period of recovery. Join Cliff and this host of talented entertainers for an early evening of great music, and fun for everyone. There will be special performances and jams throughout evening, as well as a silent auction and a raffle. $10 Donations will also be taken at the door.

  Please spread the word to help Cliff through this difficult personal and financial time.
  This'll be a great event, so get on down to the
  Brink Lounge
  701 E. Washington Avenue, Suite 105, Madison - 5:00PM to 9:00PM

Thursday February 16

• Jimmys - Blues/R&B/Funk
  Toffler's
  200 5th Avenue, New Glarus - 8:00PM

Friday February 17

• Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials - Blues
  Harmony Bar
  2201 Atwood Avenue, Madison - 9:45PM
• Alex Wilson - Blues
  Hody Bar & Grill
  1914 Aurora St., Middleton - 9:00PM

Saturday February 18

• Paul Filipowicz - Blues
  Knuckle Down Saloon
  2513 Seiferth Road, Madison - 9:00PM
• Funky Chunky - Soul/R&B
  Locker Room
  1810 Roth Street, Madison - 9:00PM
• MARDI GRAS BASH!
  Cash Box Kings - Blues
  Harmony Bar
  2201 Atwood Avenue, Madison - 9:45PM
• Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo - Blues/Rock
  Carp's Landing
  103 S. Main Street, Lake Mills - 9:00PM

Tuesday February 21

• FAT TUESDAY PARTY!
  Johnny Chimes and his Mardi Gras Band - New Orleans piano
  Louisianne's, Etc.
  7464 Hubbard Ave. Middleton - 7:30PM - no cover!
• Paul Kaye - Blues
  Talula
  802 Atlas Avenue, Madison - 9:00PM
• RADIO MILWAUKEE FAT TUESDAY PARTY
  • Mama Digown's Brass Band - New Orleans Brass
  • Paul Cebar and Tomorrow Sound - African/Latin American/Caribbean
  Turner Hall
  1034 North 4th Street, Milwaukee - 7:00PM

Friday February 24

• UP AND COMING NATIONAL BLUES/ROCK ARTIST!
  SHANE DWIGHT - Blues/Rock
  Harmony Bar
  2201 Atwood Avenue, Madison - 9:45PM
• Bluetrain - Blues/Rock/Funk
  Brink Lounge
  701 E. Washington Avenue, Suite 105, Madison - 9:00PM
• Bluetrain - Blues/Rock/Funk
  Brink Lounge
  701 E. Washington Avenue, Suite 105, Madison - 9:00PM
• Dave Hecht - Acoustic/Reggae/Soul
  Vintage Brewing Company - formerly J.T. Whitneys
  674 S. Whitney Way, Madison - 8:00 PM
• BRYAN LEE BENEFIT CONCERT
  

  Help the Crossroads Blues Society help Bryan come through his back surgery! Reverend Raven - Blues Steve Ditzell - Blues "Barstool Bob" Levis - Blues Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle! American Legion Hall 116 Union Street, Byron, IL - 7:00PM $10 advance, $12 at the door

  Click for Flyer!

Saturday February 25

• Jimmys - Blues/R&B/Funk
  Knuckle Down Saloon
  2513 Seiferth Road, Madison - 9:00PM
• Maple Road Blues Band - Blues/Rock
  Fat Boyz
  219 S. Main Street, Fort Atkinson - 9:00PM

Thursday March 1

• Kyle Henderson's Blue Eyed Soul - Rock/Soul
  Brink Lounge
  701 E. Washington Avenue, Suite 105, Madison - 8:00PM
• Jimmys - Blues/R&B/Funk
  Toffler's
  200 5th Avenue, New Glarus - 8:00PM

Friday March 2

• Charles Walker Band - Blues/R&B
  Brink Lounge
  701 E. Washington Avenue, Suite 105, Madison - 9:00PM
• Raindogs - Blues/Rock
  Claddagh's Irish Pub
  1611 Aspen Commons, Middleton - 9:00PM

Saturday March 3

• Ralph Jr. and the Black Jack Blues Band - Blues
  Locker Room
  1810 Roth Street, Madison - 9:00PM
• Paul Filipowicz - Blues
  Knuckle Down Saloon
  2513 Seiferth Road, Madison - 9:00PM
• Houndstooth Blues - Blues/Rock
  Fat Boyz
  219 S. Main Street, Fort Atkinson - 9:00PM

Wednesday March 7

• CHECK OUT THE BLUES BROTHERS TRIBUTE IN WHITEWATER!
  The Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers - Blues
  UW Whitewater Young Auditorium
  930 West Main Street, Whitewater - 7:30PM - General Public: $34/$27/$19 Students: $17/$13.50/$9.50

Thursday March 8

• Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo - Blues/Rock
  Showboat Saloon
  24 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells - 9:45PM

Friday March 9

• 6th ANNUAL MILWAUKEE BLUES FESTIVAL
  LINEUP includes these Southern-style blues greats:
  • Sir Charles Jones
  • Mel Waiters
  • Bobby Blue Bland
  • Shirley Brown
  • Theodis Ealey
  • Bobby Rush
  • Floyd Taylor with the Johnnie Taylor Revue
  Tickets at Ticketmaster: $59.50, $49.50 includes $3/ticket facility fee
  Milwaukee Theater
  500 W. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI - starts 8:00PM

Saturday March 10

• Dave Herrero - Blues
  Harmony Bar
  2201 Atwood Avenue, Madison - 9:45PM

Sunday March 11

• JEFFERSON AIRPLANE BLUES IN MILWAUKEE!
  HOT TUNA! - Blues
  Pabst Theater
  144 East Wells Street, Milwaukee - Doors open 7:00PM - $29.50
  TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
• GET YOUR ZYDECO FIX IN MILWAUKEE!
  BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO! - Zydeco
  Turner Hall
  1034 North 4th Street, Milwaukee - 9:00PM

Thursday March 15

• Jimmys - Blues/R&B/Funk
  Toffler's
  200 5th Avenue, New Glarus - 8:00PM

Friday March 16

• Bluetrain - Blues/Rock/Funk
  Hody Bar & Grill
  1914 Aurora St., Middleton - 9:00PM

Saturday March 17

• Paul Filipowicz - Blues
  Knuckle Down Saloon
  2513 Seiferth Road, Madison - 9:00PM

Friday March 23

• Blues Party - Blues
  Locker Room
  1810 Roth Street, Madison - 9:00PM

Saturday March 24

• Cool Front - Blues/Rock/Funk/R&B
  Locker Room
  1810 Roth Street, Madison - 9:00PM
• People Brothers Band - Soul/R&B/Funk
  Club Tavern
  1915 Branch Street, Middleton - 9:30PM
• Boo Bradley - Blues/Roots Music/Americana
  Tyranena Brewing
  1025 Owen Street, Lake Mills - 7:00PM

Sunday March 25

• THE KING GRACES MILWAUKEE WITH HIS PRESENCE!
  3 CHANCES TO SEE HIM!
  B.B. KING - Blues
  Tickets go on sale 12/30 at TICKETMASTER!
  Potawatomi Casino - Northern Lights Theater/Expo Center
  1721 West Canal Street, Milwaukee

Monday March 26

• THE KING GRACES MILWAUKEE WITH HIS PRESENCE!
  3 CHANCES TO SEE HIM!
  B.B. KING - Blues
  Tickets go on sale 12/30 at TICKETMASTER!
  Potawatomi Casino - Northern Lights Theater/Expo Center
  1721 West Canal Street, Milwaukee

Tuesday March 27

• THE KING GRACES MILWAUKEE WITH HIS PRESENCE!
  3 CHANCES TO SEE HIM!
  B.B. KING - Blues
  Tickets go on sale 12/30 at TICKETMASTER!
  Potawatomi Casino - Northern Lights Theater/Expo Center
  1721 West Canal Street, Milwaukee

Thursday March 29

• Kyle Henderson's Blue Eyed Soul - Rock/Soul
  Knuckle Down Saloon
  2513 Seiferth Road, Madison - 9:00PM

Saturday March 31

• Charlie Brooks - R&B/Soul
  Locker Room
  1810 Roth Street, Madison - 9:00PM
• Frankie Lee - Blues
  Tyranena Brewing
  1025 Owen Street, Lake Mills - 7:00PM
• Maple Road Blues Band - Blues/Rock
  Fat Boyz
  219 S. Main Street, Fort Atkinson - 9:00PM
• BLUES CAFE 2012
  Brought to you by the Great Northern Blues Society
  • Chris Duarte
  • Albert Castiglia
  • Jumpship Blues Band
  • Donny Pick and the Road Band
  • Howard and the White Boys
  • David "Big Pipes" G and Rick Clark
  Rothschild Pavilion
  1098 Park Street, Rothschild

Thursday April 5

• Kyle Henderson's Blue Eyed Soul - Rock/Soul
  Brink Lounge
  701 E. Washington Avenue, Suite 105, Madison - 8:00PM

Saturday April 7

• CADDILAC JOE MEMORIAL CONCERT
  Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo - Blues/Rock
  High Noon Saloon
  701 E. Washington Avenue,Madison - 9:00PM
• Eddie Butts Band - R&B/Funk
  Club Tavern
  1915 Branch Street, Middleton - 9:30PM

Friday April 20

• Bluetrain - Blues/Rock/Funk
  Locker Room
  1810 Roth Street, Madison - 9:00PM

Saturday April 28

• BLUES GREATS HIT MILWAUKEE
  JAMES COTTON! - Blues
        and EDDY "THE CHIEF" CLEARWATER - Blues
  Turner Hall Ballroom
  1034 North 4th Street, Milwaukee - 8:00PM - $20 - cabaret seated
  TICKETS ON SALE NOW!