A Reputation for Repetition

We’ve said it before (in so many words), so why not again?

Our wacky wintry weather (topic of conversation numero uno), just keeps comin’. Don’t succumb to SAD.* Take advantage of a predicted Friday break in the pervasive precipitation to toast the end of the week with Big Wes Turner’s Trio at the High Noon Saloon. Doors open at 4:30, so punch out early. The "biggest little band in Madland" starts up their "Rockin’ RHYTHM & Swingin’ BLUES" at 5 and goes through to 7 pm.

Many Madisonians depend on the official heralding of “The Weekend” that is heard without fail every Friday (mostly) at 2 pm on WORT’s long-running, highly acclaimed, somewhat notorious giggle-and-snort fest, The Mel & Floyd Show. See that you segue yourselves from there to the High Noon Saloon.

Note: Despite the recent listing in Maximum Ink indicating that this High Noon “Happy Friday” gig was “SOLD OUT”, such is not the case. More on this here.

*Seasonal Affective Disorder; aka “Shit. Another Day.”

The McMusical Calendar.

Wednesday February 27

The Sparks Band slathers on the sounds of the 60s at Me&Julio on Fish Hatchery Road in Fitchburg. 6 to 9 pm.

Friday, March 1
Turner returns! Big Wes Turner’s Trio (the biggest little band in Madland) plays Rockin’ RHYTHMN & Swingin’ BLUES for “Happy Friday” at the High Noon Saloon. Can you say, “It’s Madison time!” 5 to 7 pm. No cover. Lotsa beer.

Friday, March 8
The Sparks Band energetically wallows in danceable 60s nostalgia at The Hody Bar & Grill in Middleton. 9 to 1

Saturday, March 9
The Cashbox Kings hit the Rothschild Pavilion at 5 pm to help celebrate 20 years of Wausau’s Blues Café. Other performers: The Mark Cameron Band, Ivy Ford, Danielle Nicole Band, and Ronnie Baker Brooks.

(Mr. McMusic takes time off to search for Big Wes Turner. Where he at?)

Friday, March 29
The Birddog Blues Band proves that combining Blues with “Happy Friday” booze is perfectly safe. Responsibly. High Noon Saloon 5 to 7

Saturday, March 30
The Cashbox Kings bring Chicago Blues to the North Street Cabaret The groove starts to move around 8 pm.

Check back for April dates and late-breaking McMusical news.

Note: Big Wes Turner’s Newsletter has an amazing new option: POSTCARDS! Whaaaaa? Yeah, you heard right. Most well-informed Turnerites receive their sporadic action updates via email, but now they can alternately (or additionally) get a scrap of cheap cardboard with information scribbled thereupon... FOR FREE!!! Just ask.

'Nother Note: BWTN postcards are redeemable for a drink wherever Big Wes Turner’s Trio is found.