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THE ROWDY PRAIRIE DOGS – Barland

On 18 Jul 2022, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

THE ROWDY PRAIRIE DOGS – Barland 2021 (Big World Records) Robert J has a series of shows coming up in the last part of July: 24th: Come Back Inn 4-7pm 26th: Concert in the Park –

FERMATA – Ever Colder

On 21 Sep 2021, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

FERMATA – Ever Colder (Self-Release 2021) Fermata is doing two shows in Madison: September 25 at the Bos Meadery on the patio with Matt DeBlass and Sunday, September 26 at the Burr Oak. The last time

MARS HOLLOW – Is Anybody Out There?

On 19 Sep 2021, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

MARS HOLLOW – Is Anybody Out There? (2020 Self-Release) Mars Hall music and merch can be purchased here Some bands just know how to do things right, whether it’s from years of experience or just being

SHAWNDELL MARKS – Punk Ballads

On 18 Dec 2020, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

SHAWNDELL MARKS – Punk Ballads The videos that accompany the songs can be viewed here. The EP can also be streamed here. Read another review: Shawndell Marks – Broken Dam Shawndell Marks does not outwardly appear

THE MIDNITE RUM ORCHESTRA – Voodoo Shakedown

On 11 Oct 2020, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

THE MIDNITE RUM ORCHESTRA Voodoo Shakedown (2020 Self-Release) Two Madison music legends combine forces “We do more more than just play drums,” says Tony Cerniglia when asked about the instrumentation on the debut album by the

How to Submit Music for Review – Updated

On 31 Dec 2019, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

Please send materials to: Local Sounds Magazine, 3921 Anchor Dr, Madison, WI 53714

THE MASCOT THEORY – Live at Clutch Sound Studios CD & DVD

On 07 Nov 2019, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

THE MASCOT THEORY – Live at Clutch Sound Studios CD & DVD (2019 Stone After Stone) Copies of Live at Clutch Sound Studios can be picked up at Flannel Fest, taking place in Madison at the

NESTER – Scale the Walls

On 04 Nov 2019, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

NESTER – Scale the Walls (2019 Self-Release) The Release event for Scale the Walls is Saturday, November 9th at the Venue on Winnebago St. Heavy Looks will open and DJ Millbot will close. Physical copies will

MR. CHAIR – Nebulebula

On 03 Sep 2019, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

MR. CHAIR – Nebulebula (2018 Self-Release) The CD/triple vinyl Release event for Nebulebula is Thursday, September 5th at the Majestic Theater. According to the calendar listing featured guests will include: Charles Lazarus, trumpet; Dequadray James White, voice;

Two From T Burns

On 02 Aug 2019, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

Local Sounds Magazine has been following the music of T Burns for a decade or so now. The man’s been prolific, however and we missed getting his 2018 release on record. So here it is, a