Review: AJR made a big first impression in Wisconsin State Fair debut
AJR has developed a strong relationship with Wisconsin through its many Summerfest appearances, but Saturday night brought the indie-pop band somewhere new: the Wisconsin State Fair. Making its State Fair debut at the Milwaukee Mile, AJR delivered a condensed version of the ambitious production that has carried the group from festival stages to arenas. The…
Photos: Train Celebrates 25 Years in the Atmosphere at Breese Stevens Field
Photos by Deanna Glatczak Train brought the Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour to Breese Stevens Field on Saturday, August 8, turning a summer night in Madison into a celebration of one of pop-rock’s most enduring albums. With Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson completing the bill, the evening unfolded as a three-act…
Photos: Nelly Brings St. Louis to the Wisconsin State Fair
Nelly didn’t need to say much to establish that Friday night’s concert was tailored specifically for Wisconsin. The three-time Grammy winner arrived on the Bank Five Nine Main Stage wearing a Wisconsin State Fair T-shirt, immediately transforming what could have been another stop on the summer circuit into something that felt distinctly local. It was…
Photos: Max McNown Brings a Sold-Out Summer Vacation to The Sylvee
Max McNown brought The Summer Vacation Tour to the Sylvee on Thursday, August 6, giving Madison a close-up look at one of country and folk music’s fastest-rising young songwriters. Sam Burchfield opened the evening with a rootsy set shaped by the sounds and storytelling traditions of Southern Appalachia. His warm, grounded approach made him a…
Review: Olivia Rodrigo Comes Full Circle in a Triumphant Return to Austin City Limits
By Dan Garcia Five years ago, Olivia Rodrigo walked onto the legendary Austin City Limits stage barefoot, backed by an all-female band, and played the first full-length concert of her career. She was 18 years old. Sour had already made her one of the biggest new artists in the world, but she had yet to…
The Early Registration 