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One of the Lucky Ones

June 28, 1966 Wisconsin Conservation Department photographer, Dean Tvedt, with camera equipment doing field work. Copyright The State of Wisconsin Collection, UW-Madison Libraries One of the Lucky Ones Feb 9, 2021 I am one of the


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Parallel Universe Readies Compilation Project

Wisconsin Artists Cover Classic Protest Songs “I felt like it was time to do something. I wanted to use my platform as an avenue for positive action. I decided to gather some friends so we could


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Charles Walker Band Rebrands as St. Oshun; Relocates to L.A.

Charles Walker Band Rebrands as St. Oshun; Relocates to L.A. Sendoff Live Virtual Event is Sept 24 on Facebook at 7:00 PM CST The Live Virtual Event coincides with the release of debut single “Roundabout.” Read


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The MAMA Hall of Fame

The MAMA Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Event and Comedy Roast is Sunday, October 13 After several years of discussion, the Madison Area Music Association is finally getting their Hall of Fame instituted. There have been


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Quick & Painless Win the 2019 Rockonsin Competition

You can catch Quick & Painless August 4th at the High Noon Saloon where they will be on the bill with Distant Cuzins Rockonsin is the coolest thing out of Wisconsin since cheese curds. The Wisconsin


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MAMA Cares Music Fest Launches August 4th

Live Music and Bratwurst at Wisconsin Brewing Company Since its inception, the MAMA Cares program of the Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) has helped dozens of musicians and their families in need with financial assistance during


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MAMAs and UCAN Team Up for Live Hip-Hop Series

First Madison Hip-Hop Showcase is at the High Noon on Friday, July 26 Here is some news from the MAMAs, via press release: The Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) and the Urban Community Action Network (UCAN)


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Roy Elkins to Give Free Presentation This Tuesday

Roy Elkins, Founder and CEO of Broadjam, Founder and CEO of Between the Waves Music Conference and Festival, Chairman of the Madison Area Music Association and world-famous keyboard technician will give a free presentation at DreamBank


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2019 MAMA Award Winners

Madison Area Music Association Awards 2019 Winners LEGACY AWARDS Artist of the Year:            Wurk Lifetime Achievement:   Gabby Parsons Musicnotes Career:         Hanah Jon Taylor Teacher of the Year:       Carrie Backman – Edgewood High School Student of the


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Robert J Releases Protest Song and Video with an All-Star Cast of Local Greats

Robert J Releases Protest Song and Video with an All-Star Cast of Local Greats   Robert J will celebrate the release of “America (Oh, Say Can You See” on Memorial Day, May 28th at Christy’s Landing,


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