It was another great year for the Sugar Maple Festival. This year’s standout acts were Charlie Parr (Blues),  Shotgun Party (Swing Pop Folk), Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers

You can listen to Amy’s lovely recent performance on NPR;s Mountain Stage here: http://www.npr.org/2011/06/22/137326899/amy-lavere-on-mountain-stage Event Details: AMY LAVERE When Monday, August 8, 2011 8:00pm - $10 - All

A guest post by Progressive Majority organizer Aisha O’Brien. The Nation Sings is a project we think will resonate with the many area musicians, so read on on

Event Details: CASH BOX KINGS When Friday, August 5, 2011 9:30pm - Free show, all ages - All Ages Where UW Memorial Union Terrace (map) Madison, WI Other

Saturday saw a record in festival attendance for the 6 year old Fête and there was good reason for being there. Quebecoins Raz-de-Marée, BélO from Haiti, a second