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| Acoustic | Bluegrass | Blues | Country | DJ | Electronica | Folk | Hip-Hop | Jazz | Karaoke | Latin | Punk | Reggae, dub, and related forms | Rock (0-9) | Rock (A-F) | Rock (G-K) | Rock (L-P) | Rock (Q-Z) | Swing & Gypsy Swing |
Acoustic Bands and Singers
97 band(s). add a band| 2 For The Road An occasionally well-dressed, sometimes well-rehearsed party duo playing acoustic rock covers spanning 5 decades |
| Anna Laube |
| Ben Smith Band |
| Beth Kille |
| Borderlands An acoustic mix of folk, rock and whatever comes around. View Website - |
| Brandon Beebe |
| Brett Michaels Lead Singer of "Poison," Star of "Rock of Love," "Apprentice" winner; You know him. |
| Brett Peterson vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, dobro, banjo |
| Brian Popp |
| Brianna Hartyman |
| Bucky Covington American Idol star |
| Centime Smokin' new quartet featuring Sean Michael Dargan. View Website - |
| Dan Reilly Folk Hero from Edgerton, Wisconsin. |
| Danny Gokey American Idol Singer |
| Dave Mazzie |
| Dave Specter View Website - |
| David Francey "Francey has made a reputation for himself as one of Canada's most revered folk poets and singers… [His songs] are small and beautifully crafted pieces of work that have made Francey both a folk festival favourite and something of a latter-day Canadian poet laureate." View Website - |
| David Hecht David Hecht @ Babe's American Grill  Date: 02/09/2012 | Time: 8:30 pm | Cover: Free 608-274-7300 5614 Schroeder Rd, Madison,WI 53711 |
| deadhorse* Mike Bleck and friends View Website - |
| Derrik of Hooch |
| Dreams & Train Smoke Alt-folk, Americana and acoustic blues View Website - |
| EBUL LUBE acoustic View Website - |
| Eliminator Audio Full service productions View Website - |
| Eric Hester Eric Hester performs original alternative acoustic music with an upbeat attitude and an offbeat edge. Eric, a New Mexico native, writes songs on a variety of topics, always with a slightly serious, slightly humorous take on the situation. View Website - |
| Eric Tessmer |
| Facesteak, The "The Facesteak", an acoustic experience to say the least View Website - |
| Francie Phelps |
| Frank and Nic of MSB Acoustic Show |
| Frank Busch of MSB Frank Busch of MSB @ JB's Italian Grille  Date: 02/08/2012 | Time: 5:30 pm | Cover: Free 1086 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie,WI |
| Garrett Ramquist |
| Greg Arenz Primarily a solo artist, Greg Arenz usually records and performs with only acoustic guitar and vocals. Occasionally though, Greg will add the elements of piano, percussion, ukulele, and bass to his shows or recordings. View Website - |
| Gwen Sebastian |
| Human Nature Whether it's a large venue or a small one, "Human Nature" can adapt to your needs. With acoustic guitars, simplified drums, and great vocals, the band's unique sound puts a different spin on your favorite songs from the 60’s to present, offering a selection of genre's to entertain all. View Website - |
| Jacob Jones |
| Jamie Campbell Band |
| Jeff Lindsay - Solo Acoustic Acoustic Classic Rock View Website - |
| Jeffrey Powers Acoustic |
| Jerry Schneider |
| Jesse Dayton |
| Jessi Lynn and Michael Alexander |
| Jimmy Newquist of Caroline's Spine View Website - |
| Josey Wails Duo |
| Josh Becker View Website - Josh Becker @ Claddagh Irish Pub Date: 02/10/2012 | Time: 9:00 pm | Cover: Free (608) 833-5070 1611 Aspen Commons, Middleton,WI 53562 |
| Josh Hill |
| Just Fine Once upon a time Drew was looking for a singer. (He’s just a little picky) Well he finally found one!! After an extensive search of the state he stumbled upon a stray “Kat” who was looking for a band to call home. Style of music??? Their own strange brew; that can be classified as “mélange”; mostly alternative with a splash of country, pop, classic rock, folk and some originals to keep you guessing. |
| Just Merl Just Merl @ Branch Street Retreat Tavern Date: 02/17/2012 | Time: 9:30 pm | Cover: Free (608) 836-7750 2644 Branch St, Middleton,WI 53562 Just Merl @ Claddagh Irish Pub Date: 03/23/2012 | Time: 10:00 pm | Cover: Free (608) 833-5070 1611 Aspen Commons, Middleton,WI 53562 |
| Katie Scullin |
| Ken Lonnquist |
| Ken Wheaton Ken’s earliest recollections include singing along to the family’s Grundig radio-phonograph during the 60s while his Father was stationed in France. Along with his parents’ collection of jazz records, Ken heard the pop music broadcasts on Radio Luxembourg. When a neighbor sold him a Sears guitar for $15, Ken’s career as an instrumentalist began. Ken started playing professionally in high school. In the late 70s, he played with Clyde Stubblefield in Windows, and performed with Under the Table, opening for such acts as Tommy James and The Shondells and Gary “U.S.” Bonds. For the last 25 years, Ken has been leading his own groups and has developed an active career as a solo performer and songwriter, drawing on his interests in classical, jazz and contemporary music. He specializes in acoustic finger-style guitar, featured prominently on his CD Jessica’s Dreamin’. With his band, Ken plays his own songs, plus jazz and blues standards, and pop favorites from the 60s to the present. Ken has been associated with a talented and experienced group of musicians over the years and continues to enjoy their support. View Website - |
| Kind of a Big Deal Amazingly diverse mix of fun popular party rock dance songs. View Website - |
| KowBot KowBot is a folkrock/county/alternative/punk/ band based out of Madison WI The core of KowBot consists of two singer/songwriters Jason " Spud" Glomp and Wolfgang Lochner. Spud does most of the vocal work and a lot of the writing. Wolfie is working on his plan for world domination through mandolin, plus a a little Song writing. Occasionally we throw other people into the mix turn the knobs and see what comes out. View Website - |
| Kristi B |
| Kurt Lovell |
| Late 4 Dinner One hit away from being a one-hit wonder. View Website - |
| Likely Stories A collaborative side project of singer-songwriters Tracy Jane Comer, Nancy Rost, and Dave Schindele. View Website - |
| Marc DeMere |
| Mark Croft Mark Croft is a Madison, WI based singer/songwriter, whose talents as a writer, performer and acoustic guitarist have garnered him critical praise and public attention quickly gaining him recognition as one of the rising stars out of the Midwest music scene. Known for his unforgettable melodies and infectious grooves, Croft breaks the genre barriers to create a mainstream sound from the heart of a folk musician. View Website - Mark Croft @ Branch Street Retreat Tavern Date: 02/10/2012 | Time: 5:30 pm | Cover: Free (608) 836-7750 2644 Branch St, Middleton,WI 53562 Mark Croft @ Claddagh Irish Pub Date: 03/16/2012 | Time: 10:00 pm | Cover: Free (608) 833-5070 1611 Aspen Commons, Middleton,WI 53562 |
| Merl Halverson |
| Michael Alexander Michael Alexander & Rick Monroe @ Legends Sports Bar & Grill Date: 02/21/2012 | Time: 9:00 pm | Cover Unknown 19 tvs games live entertainment a 608-831-4463 439 Grand Canyon dr, Madison,Wisconsin 53719 Michael Alexander & Rick Monroe @ JB's Italian Grille Date: 02/22/2012 | Time: 5:30 pm | Cover Unknown 1086 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie,WI |
| Michael Gellings Michael Gellings first established himself in the Madison music scene as the front man for Lost Between, a 2004 Battle of the Bands runner-up, and has now proven himself as an up-and-coming solo artist. The 24 year-old's debut solo album "Blue Owl", released in July 2006, culminates a two-year relentless pursuit of honest songwriting, delivered with high energy. The album, which exceeds an hour in length, was written, performed, recorded, engineered, mixed, mastered, and produced by Gellings. As a result of his musical versatility, Michael played every instrument on all 12 tracks. His live performances feature acoustic guitar and harmonica, combined with dark, rustic vocals. The result is a rooted-down sound that will resonate deep within the listener's soul, and then carry them into a hypnotic instrumental frenzy View Website - |
| Mighty Acoustic Mighty Acoustic consists of Mighty Electric members: Jen (Vocals) Chris (Bass, Vocals,) Dan (Guitar) and occasionally Brent (drums, percussion) playing your favorite M.E. tunes acoustically and a LOT of new songs that are even better for your acoustic ROCK, POWERPOP, AND COUNTRY listening pleasure!! Watch for shows coming soon!! View Website - |
| Mighty Short Bus The Mighty Short Bus has been compared to southern rock bands such as The Black Crowes and Lynard Skynard, but that is only half of their sound…maybe less. The music goes a step further, infusing their would-be southern rock sound with the cold truth of a winter’s day, giving them a true Midwest Rock sound. View Website - Mighty Short Bus @ Great Dane - Downtown Date: 02/09/2012 | Time: 10:00 pm | Cover: Free 608-284-0000 123 E. Doty St., Madison,WI Mighty Short Bus @ Riley Tavern Date: 02/10/2012 | Time: 9:30 pm | Cover: Free (608) 845-9150 8205 Klevenville Riley Rd, Verona,WI 53593 Mighty Short Bus @ Dayton Hills Bar & Liquor Date: 02/18/2012 | Time: 9:00 pm | Cover Unknown Richland Center,WI MAMA Benefit (Mighty Short Bus @ Great Dane - Downtown )Date: 02/19/2012 | Time: 4:00 pm | Cover Unknown 608-284-0000 123 E. Doty St., Madison,WI Mighty Short Bus @ Segredo Date: 03/07/2012 | Time: 9:00 pm | Cover Unknown 624 University Avenue, Madison,WI Mighty Short Bus @ Club Tavern Date: 03/17/2012 | Time: 10:00 pm | Cover: Free (608) 836-3775 1915 Branch St, Middleton,WI 53562 Mighty Short Bus @ Great Dane - Downtown Date: 03/23/2012 | Time: 10:00 pm | Cover: Free 608-284-0000 123 E. Doty St., Madison,WI Mighty Short Bus @ Arthur's Supper Club Date: 04/20/2012 | Time: 8:00 pm | Cover: Free Spring Green,WI Mighty Short Bus @ Great Dane - Downtown Date: 06/28/2012 | Time: 10:00 pm | Cover: Free 608-284-0000 123 E. Doty St., Madison,WI |
| Mike Droho |
| Mike Heimbaugh |
| Nancy Rost Performing songwriter and keyboardist with jazz influences and wry, literate lyrics. View Website - |
| Neverstatic Neverstatic plays powerful, acoustic rock music, influenced by Tool as much as by Jewel. |
| New Crew |
| New You Trio View Website - |
| Pat McCurdy Acoustic/Comedy View Website - Pat McCurdy @ Club Tavern Date: 03/31/2012 | Time: 10:00 pm | Cover: Free (608) 836-3775 1915 Branch St, Middleton,WI 53562 |
| Paul Filipowicz |
| Peter Saia Band Good mix of blues, rock and acoustic numbers. View Website - |
| PHILEEP View Website - |
| Robert J Robert J @ Branch Street Retreat Tavern Date: 02/16/2012 | Time: 9:00 pm | Cover: Free (608) 836-7750 2644 Branch St, Middleton,WI 53562 |
| Romey |
| RON DENSON |
| Seasons Changed Seasons Changed JUST STARTED! With former members of B4 The Storm, SC plans to take you into a new direction of sound! View Website - |
| Sharp and Harkins Band They play music. View Website - |
| Shawn Drake |
| Shelly Faith |
| SP1 As with all bands, this side project grew out of a basement, and has been an evolution. It's a combination of two Wicked Lily girls, two Lube guys, and one former WL girl, and they rock hard! They were all having so much fun jamming together, they decided to learn some tunes specifically for this project, hence SP1 began. View Website - |
| Stephen Lee Rich Stephen Lee Rich has been delighting audiences with his mix of traditional, country, and original songs combined with a healthy dose of comedy and yodeling for thirty-five years. View Website - |
| Steve and Mark |
| Steve Millar Steve Millar, originally from Toronto, Ca. is a solo musician with a unique sound. He usually performs original recordings, however has been known to add in some Bob Marley, John Mayer and Jason Mraz. Check out his website for recordings and more information or contact Management @ Kevin.R.Morris@krmmanagement.net for booking information, promotional materials and press kits. View Website - |
| Steve Schad Steve Schad is an exceptionally accomplished guitarist with a style that ranges from the ecstatic and ethereal to the raucous and rollicking. His scintillating acoustic playing has drawn comparisons with Steve Howe of Yes while his corrosive electric work brings to mind Jimi Hendrix. View Website - |
| Steven Mark |
| Steven Meyer Steven Meyer Plays Guitar is a refreshing new perfomer on solo fingerstyle guitar. A creative talent with a command of Latin, Jazz, BossaNova, Popular and Classical music styles. Performing in Madison, WI. Steven's playing can be described as artful, passionate and skillful. Steven has gained the poise and maturity that comes from many years of live performance and study. View Website - |
| Swing Crew Fun is the bottom line with this interactive, acoustic band. The shows feature a wide variety of music, audience participation, jokes, stunts, cornball humor and toasts. View Website - |
| The DeWayn Brothers http://www.myspace.com/thedewaynbrothers View Website - |
| The Reverend Eddie Danger Described as “Cosmic Folk with a Tribal Twist of Jazz” or simply “Feel Good Music”. A One-Man Band playing over 25 instruments. The lyrics are word heavy stories with an underlying message usually about political or environmental justice, Metaphysical epiphanies or frustrations and blowing off the suburban teen angst, bad love, & trashy rap star negative vibe mentality saturating today’s music. “I have bad days like anyone else. I just make a conscious effort in my songwriting to focus on the positive. Even my sad songs tend to see the light through the clouds”. –Ed Danger View Website - |
| Tim and the Floppy Cowboys I am a Top 40 Country one-man band that has opened for over 100 national acts. I play all of my backing tracks and the sign and play lead guitar to them. I was a member of the 1993 state country band champions. I started performing at age 6 in 1968 and am self taught in 8 instruments. View Website - |
| Tiny Riots A collaboration between neighbors, roommates, former lovers, and longtime friends, TINY RIOTS formed July 2010 in the heat of a Summer romance. Lead singers Mike Lau and Kerri Mack - former keyboardist of Chicago pop/rock outfit 1997 - now harmonize perfectly in song what they could not find in each other. View Website - |
| Tracy Jane Comer "Although her music is acoustic-based, the arrangements go much deeper, culling from classical, folk, jazz, pop and rock......Comer's work is diverse and dynamic. Upon each listen more subtle sounds and styles unfold...Tracy Jane Comer is a musical force..." View Website - |
| TRAILER KINGS The Kings are back and ready to play. We play whatever you want. Yep - no setlists, no preparation but all fun!! We are rockin at many cool places in Wisconsin, but mostly places that have Patron or Cabo. DAY-O! View Website - |
| Travel All about travel on Travel insurance View Website - |
| Unstrung Heros |
| Whitney Mann and The Boys Backed by her talented band ‘the boys’, a Whitney Mann show is can’t miss. Every song is sung and strummed with a type of intensity only found under florescent lights (‘damn near blinding’). With her cool blend of alt-country and folk, Whitney Mann’s rockin’ jams are as sweet as her ballads: wide-eyed, intense, seductive. Her songs ache like her broken heart. They will ache like yours when she’s through. Veiled beneath her whiskey-tinged voice and stream-lined lyrics exist the lives of farmhands, wayward criminals, sluts. Concealed beneath them are the stories of her life. And beneath them even further; beneath the pound of the bass drum and the slide of the guitar, beneath the walking bass line and the echo of reverberating claps, exists Whitney Mann’s philosophy on life. If you listen closely you can hear it. View Website - |
| Yonder Mountain String Band Acoustic / Bluegrass / Progressive View Website - |
