Bringing the best of folk & acoustic music to the greater Madison, WI area

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We are a non-profit society dedicated to fostering folk/acoustic music in the greater Madison, Wisconsin area. We offer concerts and publish a monthly newsletter full of information about relevant music and dance events. Please join us for a concert soon! [More about Mad Folk...]

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Lucy Kaplansky

Mad Folk presents:
Lucy Kaplansky

May 9, 2024 (Thu)
7 pm (doors at 6:30)
North Street Cabaret, Madison

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Joe Jencks and Deidre McCalla

Mad Folk presents:
Joe Jencks and Deidre McCalla

May 19, 2024 (Sun)
7 pm (doors at 6:30)
North Street Cabaret, Madison

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Connie Kaldor

Mad Folk presents:
Connie Kaldor

Aug. 30, 2024 (Fri)
7 pm
North Street Cabaret, Madison

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House Concerts

Upcoming House Concerts

(Hosted by Mad Folk members)
  • Mar. 22: Willy Porter
  • Mar. 29: Jill Sobule
  • Mar. 31: Acoustic Wacos with Jon Langford, Dean Schlabowske and Jean Cook
  • Apr. 5: The Low Czars
  • Apr. 6: Micah Schnabel & Vanessa Jean Speckman
  • Apr. 11: Erik Koskinen Band with Jeremy Moses Curtis
  • May 10: The Rough and Tumble
  • July 20: Ruth Wyand
  • Aug. 10: Mike Vitale
  • Nov. 9: Katie Dahl

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Wild Hog in the Woods

Wild Hog is our "sister" organization, who puts on folk/acoustic shows on Friday nights during most of the year at the Wil-Mar Center in Madison.

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There are many opportunities to volunteer, whether you have time on a regular basis or just now and then -- see the Volunteer page!

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Mad Folk is funded primarily through membership fees and donations. We are a 501(c)3 so your gift is tax-deductible.