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One of the Lucky Ones

On 12 Feb 2021, In "Soul Food" by Rick Tvedt, Recent News, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

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

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

Parallel Universe Readies Compilation Project

On 10 Oct 2020, In Recent News, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

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

You Live in an Exceptional City of Beautiful People with an Abundance of Talent and Hearts Full of Compassion

On 07 Dec 2019, In "Soul Food" by Rick Tvedt, Live Show Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

No matter how many times the healing power of music is lauded, it sometimes takes a night of pure joy and expression to drive the world’s darkness into a corner. Like Joey’s Song at the Barrymore

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

The MAMA Hall of Fame

On 09 Oct 2019, In Recent News, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

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

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;

LO MARIE – Le Reve

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

The album art and the art for the single releases is by Megan Bloesch You can hear several of the single releases and purchase Le Reve here . LO MARIE – Le Reve (2019 Self-Release) If

Radio Rebel: An Interview with Gabby Parsons

On 28 Mar 2019, In Features, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

Radio Rebel: An Interview with Gabby Parsons Last year, Gabby Parsons said goodbye to radio broadcasting after 47 years in the business with only minor gaps. There was no hoopla, no big celebratory farewell, no big