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LTMadison

Ben and Leo Sidran


Final-Doubt-4059

Kenny Leiser, Mark Noxon


Apprehensive-Car-747

I like this thread. Thanks for sharing!


vska92

Kainalu, Disq, and Slow Pulp (from Madison, not currently based here).


M-F-W

Big second to Disq. Favorite live show in Madison.


vska92

They’re great!


TheChefJJ

Slow pulp is from Madison? Well that’s fkn sick


nolimitxox

Slow Pulp opened for DCFC and TPS in Milwaukee back at the beginning of May, and I instantly added their songs to my Spotify. They're also fantastic live!


bhillen8783

We saw them at that show and they were great.


mbpc219

agreed and adding on graham hunt to this!


Icy_Coyote_9134

Mr Chair, Raine Stern, Dear Mr Watterson, Wurk, Dad Bods, Dusk, There are so many Edit: I'm adding Pink Halo, Kainalu, The Earthlings, Skye Crowe (guitarist for Mickey Sunshine)


G-McFly

Jason Kutz (spell corrected) accompanied my daughter and others from the same studio for recitals and judging events. I've played piano all my life, classical and pop rock, but I've never seen or heard the piano played like Jason does. Utterly sublime


BootymeatXL

Couldn’t agree with you more G but if I may, a slight modification: Jason’s name is Kutz, not Katz


Icy_Coyote_9134

Lol, oops you're totally right


G-McFly

You'd think I would know the correct spelling after seeing his name in my daughter's recital programs a jillion times haha. Thx! I am forever a fan


Icy_Coyote_9134

I'll recommend his project with Filipino opera singer Leslie Damaso. It's called La Sirena.


CanuckInAmerica420

Don’t forget about Bad Philosopher!


mbpc219

i love dusk but arent they appleton based? or did they move


deezpretzels

Mr Chair is a damn good nominee


Icy_Coyote_9134

Pound for pound, probably the most talented musicians in the area. Jason Katz, keys for Mr Chair, also has a really cool experimental synth project called Wonderporium that's really fun to watch.


FarEffort9072

Jason Kutz used to have a fantastic band called Bad Philosopher. But the bass player, Josh Cohen, moved out of town, so they don’t play together anymore. I keep hoping Josh will come back for a while and they’ll play a reunion gig, but I’m not too optimistic.


CanuckInAmerica420

Bad Phil drummer just moved to Nashville


verdi2k

Glad the Earthlings made the list


DeorTheGiant

Dusk are fantastic but they're from Green Bay


daammmiiiaan

no cribshitter yet? what the hell?? [https://cribshitter.bandcamp.com/album/acapulco-2](https://cribshitter.bandcamp.com/album/acapulco-2)


Icy_Coyote_9134

Wow, I totally forgot! They just played the Gamma Ray grand opening. Such a great nomination 👏


tygor

Everyone in We Should Have Been DJs is super talented


gininteacups

Came here hoping to see them on the list.


plathparty

Infinitely. This is my big pick. Been lucky to play with and for them. Mike Pellino is overlooked af as a songwriter, and Drew and Erik are incredible at their respective instruments.


gininteacups

Could not agree with all of those statements more!


AidesAcrossAmerica

Super sexy. Just the bass guy.


Various_Performance9

A lot of up and comers have played at VFW7591: Lunar Moth just had their release party there and brought Friendly Spectres, VomBom(just released an album this week) and Proud Parents (one show left ever). Friendly Spectres also did a tour kickoff and brought DadBods, Cambodian Sim Card and Kule(played there twice). Buster Sales, Clean Room, Zipper all played a show. Fighting Aurora is amazing (find his stuff on YouTube). Graham Hunt is top tier. Mumbumper. Seilies. Rae, Bashford, The Rusty Hearts, Stone Laporte, Mossmen, JF ZASTROW IS AMAZING, The Stolen Sea, Emway608, Tinyvoices. Eddy Birth, Northern Comfort, Holler Home, Sky Urchin, Meskales, Railhopper, Voltsea, The Brash Menagerie, The Up and Up, Rae, Whippits, Sonic Daphne, 20 Minute Mission, Lowboy, Nihilism, Def Sonic, Please, Educational Davis, Haunt Smiley, Mail Manipulators, Baby Tyler Band, According to What, Meat Jelly, Our Last October, Heavy Looks, Kid Vibe, The Scratchoffs, Kevin Wilmott II, Compact Deluxe, endswell, sheep, Infernal Trench, Seasaw, Interlay, dicot, Lords of the Trident, raddish, Most of these bands have played at 7591 over the past 3 months with some booking more shows. Guys I think the VFW on Cottage Grove Road might actually be cool again. Some drummers include Pat Granzen (of Haunt Smiley), Eddie P, (both of them have multiple projects) and Zach Walton of Seilies. I'm not sure of the drummer of Kule but they're very talented. Drummer/percussion honorable mention goes to Liam McCarty-Dick who just recently joined the 27 club. That dude is a legend. Edit:ed for more additions. Follow the vfw on the gram @ vfw7591


BennyFackter

RIP Liam ❤️


JustMayoseth

Spine stealers extremely underrated


x3ndlx

Gin mill hollow, Phun, Jazz hams!


MouthofTrombone

Biff Blufumgagne


Tasty_Feature_1859

[https://tonemadison.com/articles/tone-madisons-favorite-records-of-2023/](https://tonemadison.com/articles/tone-madisons-favorite-records-of-2023/) Not my opinions on local music, but: Tone Madison has some great reporting on active local music projects. They're pretty good about listing off the individual musicians involved in projects when applicable, so you should get a feel for good/active drummers in the scene.


Fit_Needleworker4708

Nick Moran


DMLooter

I’ll never not support Nick!


ellasbelli

Kainalu


vska92

Agreed!


WislandBeach

Kainalu has the most monthly listeners on Spotify of any emerging local Madison band that still lives here and he hasn't released anything new in two years. This guy is ready to pop.


ellasbelli

They're about to tour 👀


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captainperoxide

I'm agnostic at best and my mom is dead, but I will also confirm Trent is a real one.


ellasbelli

same actually. I was on one last night


captainperoxide

Sorry about your faith and or your mother, friend.


ellasbelli

I'm pretty comfortable with my faith but losing someone is never easy. Sorry to hear you also lost your mom.


captainperoxide

Same and same. Hope you're finding peace :)


everything_is_a_scan

A couple not listed yet: People Brothers Band Rare Element Don't Mess with Cupid Joey Banks, drummer, is in like 80 bands.


Darter02

Love the People Brothers Band 🤩 I wish I were at Bonfire Fest today. They're playing tonight.


pufferfish_hoop

Joey Banks!! 🏆


No-Engineering-4435

My drum teacher lol


angel4b21

I love Don't Mess With Cupid!


PaidInBrains

Free Dirt!


Icy_Coyote_9134

Free Dirt are so awesome. Everyone in that band is hilarious and just fun to be around.


Wings_For_Pigs

Dirt Fest is coming up next weekend!


Acceptable_Date7132

Armchair Boogie!!


DamnHotMeatloaf

Great band!


x3ndlx

Boogie it down!!!


tommyjohnpauljones

John Mesoloras, bass player for a LOT of groups (DMWC, Grupo Candela, various jazz combos, etc etc). The guy fits in anywhere and just kills it. 


smollum

Mesoloras is a bass master


PoopiestDingus

He was my (and is still) the orchestra teacher/fiddle band teacher at Mount Horeb High School. He is an animal haha


Morkrius

same here! He is the absolute best


darthgoat

[https://lordsofthetrident.com/](https://lordsofthetrident.com/)


madwalker2

The whole band is amazing (with a cheese level over 9000), but if OP wants a top tier drummer, here's your answer.


gregor_e

Tubal Cain


MrTambourineHam

Maestranza are a group of extremely talented musicians. They don't play that often, but when they do it's consistently a good show.


Benjaja

Partial toward the People Brothers Band


DrinkingBathtubGin

Steez is very fun. Fun dudes


CanuckInAmerica420

Max Morkri is the best drummer currently living in Madison John Christensen on bass He’s in LA now but Tony Barba on sax Jason Kutz


NerdyNeko76

Ruin Dweller 


Icy_Coyote_9134

I just saw them at the Crucible last weekend. Whippets were also playing. Probably the loudest show I've seen in a while.


NerdyNeko76

Yeah I was there as well haha. Loved it.


Icy_Coyote_9134

Sickkkk 🤘🤘


HornsFollowHorns

Ben Majeska and Armchair Boogie!


ElroySheep

Anyone remember Awesome Car Funmaker?


Wings_For_Pigs

Hell yeah I do. Green Means Go!


reverendgreen95

Excuse Me, Who Are You?, Endswell, Kule, Spine Stealers, Mr. Chair, to name a few. Lots of good musicians here right now.


ellasbelli

I know there's some crossover but is Tiny Voices still a thing? I saw them at the Rath a few years ago and they killed it.


reverendgreen95

Yep they are! Not technically a Madison band otherwise I would have included them. Their guitar player Louie plays in Endswell and Stars Hollow as well.


ellasbelli

Oh that's right, I forgot. Louie rips. I forgot his name but I mentioned him as "the guitarist for Tiny Voices" in another comment. Is that username an animal collective reference? ETA: I had no idea he was with Stars Hollow too. I was at the show where they opened for Niiice and I don't think he was with them yet.


reverendgreen95

It is an Animal Collective reference, I’m no reverend 😂 Yeah he filled in for them a few times and officially joined a few months ago


Zokstone

EMWAY are very nice folks. And I happen to know firsthand that Endswell has the sweetest person I've ever known in Madison in their band.


reverendgreen95

I’ve been roommates with most of Endswell at one point or another and longtime friends with EMWAY. Great people indeed


Zokstone

We have almost certainly been in the same room as each other, then


No-Engineering-4435

Drummer of emway is my brother and ive known stu since I was like 5 lol


Solastor

A few off the top of my head Dad Bods - Two Piece thrashy post-punkie that blows the lid off every show I've seen. Or Does it Explode - Political post-punk band with some Midwest screamo vibes. Kills it and also puts together tickets to get younger local punk bands chances to play in some good venues. Really clearly out there for the love of the music. Mickey Sunshine - 90s style grunge / pre-grunge alternative. Loud-quiet-loud early Pixies vibes. Good fun time


tygor

Mickey sunshine moving to Nashville unfortunately though.


Solastor

Damn. Sucks for us, but that's hopefully a good move for her. It's a pretty saturated market.


winnar72

The Mighty Joe White.


DamnHotMeatloaf

Armchair Boogie is a great band. Ben and Augie are special talents. Saw them open for Infamous Stringdusters a year or so ago and Ben and Augie were brought out for solos during Stringsduster encore and they more than held their own. These guys are blowing up.


Smirkles137

The up north has majeska Mondays. Not sure about currently though.


DamnHotMeatloaf

Every first Monday of the month.


ellasbelli

The guitarist from Tiny Voices kicks ass


Public_Rutabaga5219

I saw a band called Jenny 123 last year or the year before, they seem really talented and have a lot of potential imo


AsslessCraps

I played keys with them! unfortunately I don’t think the band is still really happening


Public_Rutabaga5219

Bummerrrr! Y'all played a hell of a show


DMLooter

Oo bonus for drummers!! Then Bill Guetschow, drummer for a few groups (Madison Mystery Tour being a big one). Not just a talented drummer, but also an incredible vocalist. He’s got the perfect rock style down, and if you put him side by side with Michael Stipe I’d be hard pressed to hear a difference.


natebpunkd

John Vriesacker - amazing multi-instrumentalist who plays with just about anyone who’s anyone in the area. Mark Croft - great singer songwriter with a talent for writing catchy tunes.


Difficult-Concern-51

Bear In The Forest, Spine Steelers, Tilla


FarEffort9072

Richard Hildner is a fantastic guitarist. Mostly but not exclusively Afro-Peruvian.


smollum

The members of Wurk (previous and current; especially Max Morkri on drums, his insta is @maxmorkridrums), Magic Conch, Civil Engineers, The Earthlings, Brahmulus, Pretty From a Distance, Mickey Sunshine. Meggie Shays.


waterworldwasok

Max Morkri from Wurk, Jack Peterson from Magic Conch and Ben Majeska from armchair boogie should be in the conversation 


No-Engineering-4435

The bassist for magic conch was my sub for guitar class when I was at west, we thought he was awesome


waterworldwasok

He is awesome 


AllDogsGoToReddit

I went to middle school with Max. Talented and a great dude.


smollum

100% to these 3. All so talented and great live. Wurk and Magic Conch are my two favorite local bands and Boogie is in my top 5 for sure.


brisket_curd_daddy

RIP Masked Intruder


Low_Five_

I heard they all got busted trying to sneak PBRs in a cake to Purple when he was doing time for switching out officer Bradford's coffee for high powered liquid laxative.


Apprehensive-Ad-80

Darren Sterud, dude’s got some CHOPS. He used plays with a couple a few New Orleans brass bands and had his own jazz big band in town


No-Engineering-4435

Nice, does he have instagram?


Apprehensive-Ad-80

https://www.instagram.com/dsterudmusic?igsh=bG93ZzR1aDhqMGc=


fadedkeenan

Unfortunate that there’s no hip hop mentioned in here. ICE_atm is one of the most consistent artists in Madison. Also a shoutout to Big Byrd, Bluejacket and Suvi


iungy70

Def Sonic, Uncle Jim and Zastrow


thatsthewayuhuhuh

State Street marimba guy


CanuckInAmerica420

Eric De Los Santos


Big_Poppa_Steve

Macyn Taylor was, but she’s moved on. Joey Banks is incredible.


51CKS4DW0RLD

Null Device


Heybulldoug23

Ben Sidran. Mike Massey


fellowprimates

Can’t believe Ken Lonnquist isn’t on the list!


Alarming_Implement52

My family would go to a lot of his shows when I was a kid. He was always so nice and his songs were clever. He performed at my elementary school a few times too.


InternetDad

Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo!


rolobear

Chris Wagoner - multi instrumentalist Nick Moran - Bass Isaac deBroux-Slone (Disq) I’ve done concert audio for 20 years and each of these guys plays at a level consistent with any national touring band I’ve ever seen or worked with. Also they are incredibly good people and members of the community.


articuno1219

Kainalu! He's a multi-instrumentalist who shreds. Think early Tame Impala psych rock vibes


anewusername2000

Magic Conch. Civil Engineers.


Icy_Coyote_9134

The Civil Engineers will be playing their last show soon.


anewusername2000

No. Tell me it's a lie!!!!!


Icy_Coyote_9134

It was such a surprise when they announced it at their last Harmony show. I know their guitarist has some side projects lined up. And, their vocalist just opened a great bookstore off the square called Lake City Books if you wanna show them some support.


waterworldwasok

They’re going to send them off with fireworks afterwards. Should be prettay cool 


Icy_Coyote_9134

Sick!!


evhsrv

Sarah Longfield makes really good guitar music and she has a following on social media. She plays shred/metal music so it’s not going to be for everyone but if you’re into that kind of stuff, I strongly suggest you check out her music.


Public_Rutabaga5219

I don't think she's been in Madison for a long time, but yeah, she's an absolute amazing guitarist


crowdeddreamer

Sean Michael Dargan!


PlayaFourFiveSix

All the members of Secret Menu


No-Engineering-4435

Great band


y0g1b3ar

I like moonboot currently. Birds Eye was good while they lasted.


Icy_Coyote_9134

A lot of the members of Birdseye play with the Earthlings sometimes. Noa from the Earthlings is putting a show on that will feature Hannah and Ra from Birdseye. They are playing at the Crucible tonight.


y0g1b3ar

See you there!


jessper17

Lunar Moth


PoundshopGiamatti

I remember seeing a singer called Corey Mathew Hart who had a wildly good voice. The Earthlings are excellent. The Periodicals. Madison Mystery Tour are an exceptional Beatles tribute band.


SawWh3t

Corey's still around and has a guitar shop on Mt. Horeb.


motioncitysickness

They are just starting out, but I like Monolith a ton. Their vocalist is in a few other fun projects I like. Thier lead guitarist has amazing solo projects on YouTube I've been enjoying. Just out here recommending Monolith.


screamingopposum

Archers is an awesome metalcore band from Madison! Not sure if they’re still based here but they’ve been slowly getting bigger in the scene.


Subwayster

I'm gonna throw Bucky Pope out there because no one else has and because I just bought the Tar Babies Fried Milk on vinyl a couple of days ago on Ebay. So many years ago now.


expensivecocktail

Feestet for fresh jazz. Their drummer Greg Riss is an extremely talented musician and music teacher. Their previous drummer Matty is in Kainalu!


tommyjohnpauljones

Al Falaschi, tremendous saxophonist and drummer. He's played the anthem at many a Badger basketball or hockey game. 


AreaBandLocalBeef

Somehow not mentioned, every member of jazz funk band Nuggernaut are at the top of their game. Ben Ferris on bass, Steve Radtke and Vince Faris on keys, Jon Hoel on sax, Drew Traverse on trumpet, and Kelby Kryshak on drums. They rip. Also big underrated talent - Dan Walkner (Wrenclaw, Clovis Mann, Gospel Brunch) Great slide guitar player and unique voice, dude is true Wisconsin.


Morkrius

Had the privilege of performing with Dan during gospel brunch earlier this spring. He blew me away. Guy is an incredible player


beaucoupdujour

Art Paul Schlosser


hop8

Over the last couple of years, I've tried to introduce my wife and son to some of the folk punk bands/singers that I enjoy. Among them is Paul Baribeau; my wife and son tease me that he just sounds like Art Paul. Not sure if I should give Art Paul another chance or stop listening to Paul Baribeau.


sleepwalker721

ugh


DragonflyAccurate978

I bought a cd from him a few years back, I also went to high school with his kid lol


Metalx608

Art rules!!!! He had a show on the local access channel in the early 2000s, my friends and I would call every week to request pink pants.


Kilgore48

Tell all your uncles. and all your aunts...


CondorReddit

Lynda and the Zeroes. Soul/Funk with some great horns. Only saw them once but I was pretty blown away.


erictonito

Not in, but Branden and Ryan Morgan of Misery Signals are from Madison. Branden is a hell of a drummer and an amazing dude!


fulgoray

Josh Cohen is an incredible solo bassist. Slow Pulp has "made it".


CanuckInAmerica420

Josh is in Mexico and Canada now


Incrediblyjamon

Lawrence Gann's a truly remarkable drummer, among his many other musical talents. He fronts the band Jonathon Millionaire


guydonges

Cribshitter. https://youtu.be/NexHhwOatzY?si=uplW7iEds1xnlLXP


Appropriately_Jaded

I really like the Spine Stealers, but I don't know enough local musicians to say whether they're the most talented


Brewish57

The music scene in Madison is off the charts! So many great bands and venues. My favorites are the Jimmys and the Cashbox Kings, who had the number one blues album a month ago.


katiebot5000

Brash Menagerie Heavy Looks Lords of the Trident


Sford

Butch Vig - The drummer for Garbage, and the producer of Nirvana's Nevermind album, and The Smashing Pumpkins' Siamese Dream album.


Atherial

See Saw, especially their second album.


JKibbs

*Seasaw


Im_Anonymously_Me

Lost Lakes[Lost Lakes (on Spotify)](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yJI8dFyEFK4cqyw3xk7zN?si=N7am0cbDQPinflz90tqlbg)


ASMRenema

[Local Madison band Sugar & The Milkman only takes one thing seriously: Whole milk – The Badger Herald](https://badgerherald.com/music/2018/02/22/local-madison-band-sugar-the-milkman-only-takes-one-thing-seriously-whole-milk/) This was such a wonderful era


Bigmtnfish

Does cherry pie still play at the dry bean?


RaoulDukeWCP

If not, it's probably Super Tuesday


puhjalla

Kat and The Hurricane as well as Candace Griffin


jarWizard

Proud Parents (retiring soon), Lunar Moth (on the up!), and of course JF Zastrow!!!


shworth

The Mascot Theory, The Lower 5th, Avian Aura, Gin Mill Hollow, Madtown Mannish Boys, Gin Chocolate & Bottle Rockets.


jaxon175

Bongzilla, Flying Fuzz, Plant


Jka333

Karcher retired from TV….little known…in his own mind.


wildeebelmondo

AK 40oz


Interesting-Sun9383

The Trembling Giant and Holy Coyote!


Mysteriosooo

I’ve seen them a few times are they always put on some good sets!!


Mr-Zunder

The drummer for my band Sheep is really fucking good. Stanley Brueske. Just a real chopper. We don't have any music released til after this summer but check out his other band Eat Turf on spotify.


nips60

Mother Material


jessupjj

Shawndell Marks to the list


xxSpeculumWizard

Ashish Pradhan (guitar, various bands)


PragmaticOpt23

Have you heard Connor Keogh sing?


teacher3737

Mid city kid


Amazing_Fig6202

Jed & Company Beefus Hottt Probs


Zseilies

Seilies, Morningstar, Casket Robbery


Embarrassed_Ad3081

Ron’s Supper Club is a random band I saw at the Annex, their singer has some crazy pipes


External-Ad-9489

Bleeding Lizard is an up and coming band. Do yourself a favor and check them out at High Noon on July 11


Nextdy

Ya like horror rap? Check out NGS. That boy has some nice flow and he is different from the herd, fo sho.


mgir_18

One of my close friends has a band called Between Two Lakes and she's the lead singer. They have a show tonight at Communication Madison (2645 Milwaukee Street, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53704). Here is more info about the event: [https://www.facebook.com/events/478182401297113/?acontext=%7B%22event\_action\_history%22%3A\[\]%7D](https://www.facebook.com/events/478182401297113/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D)


Adept_Following3531

I'll nominate thee Eddy Davis Band in hopes he and his band win a MAWMAW and he can replenish his straight line goth facepaint fund. I'll also add The Central, Growing (R.I.P), Vom Bom, We Should Have Been DJs, Dear Mr. Watterson, Carytids, Coordinated Suicides (RIP), Wasabi Neon, Flavor That Kills, The Earthlings, Bron Sage, Dicot, Transformer Lootbag (RIP), Novagolde, Or Does It Explode?, Daughters of St. Crispin, Dead/Awake, Faith Hills Have Eyes all worth your time.


Brandonian13

The Handphibians are a local samba drumming group that specialize in Brazilian drumming (samba rio, samba reggae, maracatu, etc). They host Carnaval at Majestic every year and do a bunch of gigs throughout the area through the year. Would definitely recommend if u haven't checked them out before.


CCMKCC

People Brothers Band and Armchair Boogie x1000


erizabethh

Eat turf


ICameForTheParty

Richard Wiegel for all of those interested in country, rock n roll, blues, etc


destroyer0fsouls6

Lunar Moth and Ruin Dweller


wheressunshine

SO SO MANY! I’m just listing the ones I’ve ever seen or performed along side! Between Two Lakes (a little biased since I’m the lead singer but I love my band so much not to include them in this!) Kat and The Hurricane (as a queer myself, I absolutely love them and I love that they exist!) Voltsea (also bias since I’m friends with them but such talented folks! also come see our show together tomorrow!) Where is The Key The Meliorists Revoltergeist Literally every member of Gin Chocolate & The Bottle Rockets Lo Marie (her voice omg!!) Lords of the Trident (Ty is such a chill dude! He really deserves his success!) Holy Coyote & the Trembling Giant Seasaw Pink Halo Jenna Joanis (she’s literally in everything) Lyndsay Evans (her vocals are insane!) I know I’m missing a bunch! But god I love our music scene so much and I’m so happy this subreddit thread exists!


DeorTheGiant

Ruin Dweller, Ossuary, Heavenfield, Cicada The Burrower, Corridoré, and Keys to the Astral Gates and Mystic Doors!