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Greetings groovy people! Has it been this many weeks? (Yes.) 

Okay, we promised more promptly posted postings, and here is one. A revised McMusical calendar (see below) and in the meanwhile, we'll ignore the news of the day, mainly because me sainted mother (God rest) always told me that "if you can't say something nice, well then don't say anything at all."

Okay, she never said that. It was someone else. But sometimes it is the bitter yet better course of action, and so here.

The McMusical Calendar

First, take a gander at what the BirdDogBlues band is up to.
Info about other gigs below.

Friday, April 10
Doug White Quartet plays an early show at Cafe CODA. A stellar line-up playing mainstream jazz, possibly joined by a surprise guest vocalist for a few tunes. 5 - 7

Friday, April 17
The Maintainers Blues tradition with Frankie Lee, Mel Ford, Tom McCarty, Rich Larson) at Chief's. 7 - 10

Friday, June 19
The Sparks Band A mass of 60s hits and misses at the Dirty Dog Taphaus in New Glarus. 6 - 9

Thursday, June 25
The Sparks Band at Vintage Brewing, Sauk City. 6 -8 (if it don't rain)

Thursday, July 30
The Sparks Band at Vintage Brewing, Sauk City. 6 - 8 (if it don't rain)

Friday, 2 October
The Sparks Band at Chief's, Madison. 7 - 10

Friday, 4 December
The Sparks Band at Chief's, Madison. 7 - 10

Lookin' For The Heart of Saturday Night?

Like the picture says, one of Madison's really good bands at perhaps Madison's longest-running and most venerable venue for live music. If you have anything better to do on a Friday night, your priorities are seriously screwed up. (No judgement.)

Check back soon for updates to the upcoming 2026 McMusical calendar.

Music Is Good

Like the name implies, we're here to talk about what's going on in a very small corner of the world of music. There's a lot going on in the rest of the wider world, and a lot of it is very bad stuff. There are a lot of reasons to get angry and frustrated, but none of them warrant killing someone. If a vehicle is heading toward you, the best way to defend yourself is to get out of the way. Do NOT open fire. Get the plates and file a complaint. The (real) police will step in and chances are that nobody will have to die.

Music is more fun when you're not in mourning. Stay strong. Stay safe. Come out for your neighbors and community this year. And vote for sane leaders!

McMusical Calendar

Saturday, February 28
The BirdDogBlues band (featuring Mel Ford!) hits the stage at venerable Madison venue, The Harmony Bar & Grill! Homework during winter hibernation should result in additions to the already eclectic repertoire. 9 to 11:59 pm.

Friday, March 13
The BirdDogBlues band kicks off the Blues Cafe in the Rothschild Pavilion. Sponsored by the Great Northern Blues Society. A weekend of Blues luminaries. Check website for details. 6:30 pm.

Sunday, May 24
Memorial Day weekend mean the BirdDogBlues band plays a afternoon show at OHana's (formerly Toffler's) in New Glarus. Check back for time.

Monday, May 25
More Memorial Day celebration with the BirdDogBlues band at Club La Mark on Madison's east side. 2 to 5 pm.

Friday, June 19
The Sparks Band plays hits and near-misses from 60s at the Dirty Dog Taphaus in New Glarus. 6 to 9 pm

Friday, June 26
The BirdDogBlues band plays Wollersheim Winery. Great wines. Beautiful setting. Early evening music.

Friday, July 24
The BirdDogBlues band plays the Harry's Place music event in Beloit. Down by the riverside. In the evening. Baby. When the sun goin' down.

Saturday, August 1
The BirdDogBlues band play the Belleville Blues Festival. Details coming.

Sunday, September 6
The BirdDogBlues band plays a Labor Day weekend afternoon show at OHana's (formerly Toffler's) in New Glarus.

Monday, September 7
The BirdDogBlues band celebrates Labor Day at Club La Mark.
2 to 5 pm

Friday, October 2
The Sparks Band plays 60s hits and rarities at Chief's Bar & Grill. Right across from Buck's Pizza on Cottage Grove Road. 7 to 10.

Friday, December 4
Again! The Sparks Band hits the 60s at Chief's Bar & Grill. Right across from Buck's Pizza on Cottage Grove Road. 7 to 10.

Get Happy, Y'Hear?

The well wishes for the new year are barely out of our well-meaning mouths when the source of never ending crap dumps another load on the world's proverbial fan and the still-sane among us wonder what the hell we did to deserve this and what the hell we can do to stop Ol' Fish Lips from effing it ALL up.

Set that aside for a moment, and consider that a pop gem like this from one of the premiere pop singers gets even better when these brash Brits put it to a reggae beat. 

Thanks Jools. Thanks Paul. Cheers!

Over My Shoulder

Check back for an updated McMusical calendar.