This
publication is a small publication. Even smaller than that, really.
Minuscule is more like it. Perhaps smaller yet. Micron-microscope
minusculity. But that’s good, in a way. Because we can say whatever
we want. We can take liberties. We can purport to coin words like
minusculity. We can get downright mouthy, and mean, and indulge in
all manner of impetuousness and impropriety. Though we mostly don’t.
What
we can’t do is say nothing. We are compelled to regale our
imaginary readers with something or other. Having no time or little
inclination are poor excuses. Post or perish, as it were.
This
post marks the Nth anniversary of our first innocent McMusical
meanderings. Our intent has never been more than to entice a few
sociable souls out for an evening’s entertainment. If there were an
appropriate pictogram to represent how much cash value these efforts
have earned us over all this time it would bring to mind the words
“diddly squat.”1
Yet, we persist. Is anyone listening?
We have little evidence to suggest so, so we fall back on Faith, and
trust that the few, the proud, the fewer, are mildly entertained and
only occasionally misinformed (as with our recent post that had BIG
WES Turner’s Trio playing some right place at some wrong time).
Whadaya gonna do? Our proofreader/fact-checker has been fired and
rehired so many times that heads spin. What remains incontrovertibly
true is that the sole means of supporting this publication is for you
to attend one or more of the events listed below.
Footnotes:
1
Yes, I know about the poop emoji, but we’re here to tell, not
show.
McMusical Calendar
Friday, November 8
BIG WES Turner’s Trio at The Club Tavern in Middleton. Note that start time is now moved up to accommodate early-to-bedders. 8 to midnight
BIG WES Turner’s Trio at The Club Tavern in Middleton. Note that start time is now moved up to accommodate early-to-bedders. 8 to midnight
Sunday, November
10
CANCELED: The Madison Blues Society’s Bowling for Blues event at Schwoegler’s Park Towne Lanes has been canceled. It may be rescheduled for a later date.
CANCELED: The Madison Blues Society’s Bowling for Blues event at Schwoegler’s Park Towne Lanes has been canceled. It may be rescheduled for a later date.
Tuesday, November
12
The Sparks Band (with special guest Mel Ford!) plays a (private) party in Middleton. By invitation only. Contact The Sparks if you'd like an invitation. Music from 6:30 to 10 pm
The Sparks Band (with special guest Mel Ford!) plays a (private) party in Middleton. By invitation only. Contact The Sparks if you'd like an invitation. Music from 6:30 to 10 pm
Friday, November
15
The Cashbox Kings lay down Chess-era Blues at Tyranena Brewing in Lake Mills. Wisconsin’s premier beer and best blues band. 6 to 9 pm
The Cashbox Kings lay down Chess-era Blues at Tyranena Brewing in Lake Mills. Wisconsin’s premier beer and best blues band. 6 to 9 pm
Wednesday, November 20
BIG WES Turner’s Trio facilitates another “Harmony Hump Day,” food, fun, and music on the middle day of the middle week of the month at The Harmony Bar & Grill. 6:30 to 9:30 pm
BIG WES Turner’s Trio facilitates another “Harmony Hump Day,” food, fun, and music on the middle day of the middle week of the month at The Harmony Bar & Grill. 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Friday, November 22
BIG
WES Turner’s Trio rocks out and R&B’s on at
Chief’s Tavern on Cottage Grove Road (right across
from Buck’s Pizza—they deliver). 6:30 to 9:30
Sunday, November 24
Faux Fawn (singer/songwriter
Paul Otteson’s quintet) perform on a bill that includes Free
Dirt and the inimitable Robby Schiller at (soon
to be renamed) The Winnebago. Check back for show time.
Wednesday, November 27
The
Birddog Blues Band plays Tofflers annual Thanksgiving eve
customer appreciation celebration. Hang with this friendly New Glarus crowd and
save the in-laws for later. Sounds start going down at 8 pm
Thursday, December 5
The Sparks Band rocks AND rolls at The Vintage Brewery in Sauk City. 7 to 9
The Sparks Band rocks AND rolls at The Vintage Brewery in Sauk City. 7 to 9
Check back for additions and updates!