Moose Call

When Moose says, “Can you?”
Big Wes Turner’s Trio replies, “Absolutely.”

Thus this late addition to the McMuscial calendar. We’re talkin’ this Friday, folks! Dress for the weather and hoist a few with the Wes ones at venerable far westside hang, The Club Tavern (home of the one and only Mooseburger).  

McMusical Calendar

Friday, November 16

When the chips are down, who ya gonna call? Big Wes Turner’s Trio! Thus the late addition to The Club Tavern line-up, but a perfect night for Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll (and even a few Country & Western classics). The “biggest little band in Mad-land” puts all six hands to many musical tasks at this venerable west side venue. 9 to 1.

Tuesday, November 20
"Birthday Party for Dave M." at the Bristled Boar (Middleton), with music by The Sparks Band. All are welcome! 7 to 10:30

Wednesday, November 21

When in Wisconsin’s Little Switzerland (aka, New Glarus), where better to party hearty to swingin’ sounds than at Toffler’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy their pre-Thanksgiving customer appreciation bash along with The Birddog Blues Band. 7:30 to 10:30

Friday, November 23
Hey Kids! The Cashbox Kings play kid-friendly Blues (seriously) before and after lunchtime at The Overture Center. Bring the family. Feed the wild blues musicians in their unnatural habitat.

November 30

The Sparks Band returns to The Atwood (formerly Mr. Roberts) on Atwood Avenue with the most rockingest of their 60s repertoire.

Sunday, December 2
Tom goes bowling for The Blues (Society). Yes, the Madison Blues Society sponsors this fun event. Bowl away with the Packer game onscreen and groove to the Madtown Mannish Boys after the game.

Wednesday, December 5
Big Wes Turner’s Trio heads north for an evening of Rockin’ RHYTHMN & Swingin’ BLUES at The Wheelhouse in Waupaca. Great food, friendly folks, and all the Central Waters taps you could wish for. First of the wintertime “Wednesdays with Wags” series. 8 to 10:30

Friday, December 7

Wintersong! Faux Fawn, brainchild of singer/songwriter Paul Otteson, joins a plethora of notable Madison performers to present original seasonal songs. Feel the spirit of the season, and help raise funds for Second Harvest foodbank. The Barrymore Theater, Atwood Avenue.

Saturday, December 15
Tyranena Brewing with The Cashbox Kings. ‘Nuff said. 7 to 10.

Saturday, December 22
Tyranena Brewing with Big Wes Turner’s Trio. Even more ‘Nuff said. 7 to 10.

Friday, December 28
The Sparks Band, those masters of 60s nostalgia, rock out early at Chief’s. 6:30 to 10.

Saturday, December 29
The Sparks Band at The Hody Bar & Grill in Middleton. 9 to 1.

Monday, December 30

Ring in the new year with The Cashbox Kings at The Knuckle Down Saloon. Music starts this year; ends next.

Who knows what 2019 will bring? You will, if you just check back here for 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.