All Posts by Teri Barr

Rocker:  A Wisconsin Band Celebrates Four Decades and Counting

Rocker:  A Wisconsin Band Celebrates Four Decades and Counting by Teri Barr   What does it take to stay together for more than 40 years? And we’re not talking about a typical type of relationship here.


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Sexy Ester:  “We call it Garage Pop”

Sexy Ester:  “We call it Garage Pop” By Teri Barr Read a review of the new Sexy ester CD here. A Sexy Ester show is one for the senses, and though front-woman Lyndsay Evans claims some


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KATIE SCULLIN REDEFINES HER MUSICAL QUEST

Katie Scullin Redifines Her Musical Quest by Teri Barr She’s already won many of the awards most area musicians only dream of earning. But Katie Scullin is now in the process of giving her career a


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The NEW Lucas Cates Band Where’s the old group, and why there’s new hope for an engaged music scene

The NEW Lucas Cates Band Where’s the old group, and why there’s new hope for an engaged music scene By Teri Barr   What happens when you’re part of a band who’s traveled the country, won


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Ida Jo:  Living Her Life by Making Music She Loves

Ida Jo:  Living Her Life by Making Music She Loves                        By Teri Barr “I want to make good citizens. If children hear fine music from


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Twenty Years of the Reptile Palace Orchestra

The pan-ethnic ensemble keeps slithering, plans celebration   A news release recently turned up in my in-box. It was different than many I receive, and artfully grabbed my full attention. Here’s a sample: “With a core


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Local musician clears a path through the thorns

Local musician clears a path through the thorns Meghan Rose amplifies her journey, connects with Grammy nominated producer Compiled, written, and edited by Teri Barr   It can be brutal. Barbs and spikes along the way,


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Rock and Roll:  Live Music Added to the Derby Season Ahead

Rock and Roll:  Live Music Added to the Derby Season Ahead By Teri Barr Fast. Tough. Physical. The words could be a decent description for either roller derby or the music scene.  In this case, consider it for both.


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Birthday Boy Rick Tvedt Gives Many Gifts to the Madison Music Scene

Birthday Boy Rick Tvedt Gives Many Gifts to the Madison Music Scene   Compiled, written, and edited by Teri Barr   Celebrating his birthday at the end of November, Rick Tvedt will keep it low-key this


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On a Roll:  Mighty WheelHouse Steers Towards Success

    On a Roll:  Mighty WheelHouse Steers Towards Success Compiled, written, and edited by Teri Barr   The venue was packed.  Family, friends and long-time fans jammed themselves closest to the stage.  Those new and curious, remained near


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