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Travel across the Midwest, experiencing live concerts in local music venues and other eye-catching locations.
Singer-Songwriters at The Sh*tty Barn
Next door to American Players Theater and Taliesin, the village of Spring Green, WI boasts a thriving artistic community and is home to this episode's featured music venue, The Sh*tty Barn. The Barn's reputation for hosting an incredible live music experience has grown to the point that residents of nearby towns mark the date and time that tickets go on sale in their calendars in an effort to buy one before they sell out. This episode features powerful performances by John Moreland and Ken Pomeroy.
Classical Masterpieces at The Overture Center
The Overture Center glitters in downtown Madison, WI, hosting orchestra, musical theater, opera, and many other fine art performances. Deep in the heart of this gem lies the Overture Concert Organ, a 174 ton behemoth commissioned by the Madison Symphony Orchestra and built into the main performance hall. Greg Zelek, Principal Organist of the Madison Symphony Orchestra, delivers masterful performances, and is joined by Mark Hetzler, Professor of Trombone at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Indie Rock at The Bur Oak
The Bur Oak is a local music and events venue with a vaulted ceiling, a bustling bar, and an interesting past. This cornerstone of the arts scene in Madison, WI prides itself on being the go-to spot for local album release shows, while also attracting nationally touring acts. We're joined by Madison indie bands Free Dirt, The Earthlings, and Heavy Looks.