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Music
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra to bring classical music to community through free stream
Friday at 7:30 p.m., the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra is bringing classical chamber music to all of us in a free streaming of a special sellout concert recorded last December at the UW Hamel Music Center.
Jason Aldean's Madison concert postponed
Jason Aldean's concert at the Alliant Energy center has been postponed.
Lady Gaga tour to return to Wrigley Field in August
Lady Gaga will return to Wrigley Field this summer as part of her newly announced the Chromatica Ball Tour.
John Fogerty to play Breese Stevens Field this summer
John Fogerty, the lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter of Creedence Clearwater Revival, will be coming to Madison's Breese Stevens Field this summer.
Tenacious D announce Madison show to promote registration, voting ahead of Election Day
Tenacious D, the rock group comprised of comedians Jack Black and Kyle Gass, has announced a new tour to promote voting and voter registration in swing states ahead of Election Day, and Wisconsin is on the list.
Tool announces show at Kohl Center
Tool, the iconic rock band that grew in prominence in the 90s, has announced they are extending their spring tour, including a stop at the Kohl Center on June 9.
Blink-182 will headline Summerfest on June 28
Blink-182 will be a headlining act this summer at Summerfest.
'Friday' almost ruined Rebecca Black's life. 9 years later, she's addressing the toll it took
It became something of a national joke when it debuted. But to a then-13-year-old Rebecca Black, the single's star, the jokes made at her expense were immensely damaging.
Rage Against the Machine announce reunion tour with stop at Alpine Valley
Rage Against the Machine, the legendary rock group that fused hip-hop and political activism during the 90s, has announced their first tour in a decade.
Guns N' Roses to headline Summerfest on Fourth of July
Summerfest announced Monday that the legendary rock group Guns N' Roses will headline the American Family Insurance Ampitheater on the Fourth of July.
Billie Eilish, a voice of the youth, tops the Grammy Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Billie Eilish, who gave voice to young people struggling with depression on a do-it-yourself album she made at home with her older brother, is atop the music world.
Grammys honor Nipsey Hussle with a soaring performance
NEW YORK (AP) — John Legend, Meek Mill, DJ Khaled and a host of musicians paid tribute to Nipsey Hussle at the Grammy Awards, filling the vast stage with a soaring performance of his music.
Nipsey Hussle's legacy takes center stage at Grammy Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Even before Nipsey Hussle laid down his first verse on “Higher,” DJ Khaled predicted he had a Grammy-nominated hit on his hands.
Little Big Town strike a nerve with Grammy-nominated song
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Little Big Town’s Grammy-nominated song “The Daughters” struck such a nerve with its pointed lyrics about double standards for women that a protester even showed up at one of their concerts.
Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. lead field into rock hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Posthumous inductees Whitney Houston and The Notorious B.I.G. will lead a new class into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joined by Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Nine Inch Nails and T-Rex.
Billie Eilish to sing theme song for 25th James Bond film
NEW YORK (AP) — Breakthrough singer Billie Eilish is set to sing the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film, becoming the youngest artist to write and record a song for the iconic film franchise.
Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Aerosmith to perform at Grammy Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Billie Eilish and Lizzo, both nominated for the top four prizes at the Grammy Awards, are slated to perform at the live show later this month.
Fox adding 'The Masked Dancer' to 'The Masked Singer'
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — “The Masked Singer” has been such a hit for Fox that the network is doubling down on hidden entertainers.
Lizzo, Tool, Tame Impala headline Bonnaroo festival
Nashville, Tenn. (AP) — After dominating 2019, singer-rapper Lizzo will be the first female act to headline the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this June. Tool and Tame Impala will also headline the four-day festival.
Coachella 2020 headliners unveiled: Frank Ocean, Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott
Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott and Frank Ocean will headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2020. According to a tweet from the two-week music festival, Rage Against the Machine will perform on the Friday nights, Travis Scott…
Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby arrested on battery charge
MIAMI (AP) — Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby was arrested on a battery charge Thursday night in Miami after arguing with a music promoter over payment for a performance, Miami police said in an arrest warrant.
'On the Farm Again' Woman makes hay replica of Willie Nelson
HUDDLESTON, Va. (AP) — Country singer Willie Nelson frequently sings about traveling and seeing things he may never see again.
Weekend 608: Wisconsin Punk, Hip-Hop, Jazz fests
It's Friday eve, which means its almost the weekend in the 608.
