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March 8, 2010

Announcing: Peter Wolf Crier, 9 April

WUD Music and Muzzle of Bees Present:
Peter Wolf Crier

Peter Wolf Crier will play Der Rathskeller on April 9. The folk duo from Minneapolis most recently performed in Madison opening for the Bowerbirds and Sharon Van Etten at the High Noon Saloon. Just a couple of weeks ago, the band signed to Jagjaguwar. Their debut album Inter-Be [...]

March 5, 2010

Just Announced: The Selfish Gene 3/12/2010

Memorial Union-Der Rathskeller
3/12/2010 9:30pm
Based in Madison, WI, The Selfish Gene plays their own brand of three-piece transaccidental guitar rock like Built to Spill, Modest Mouse and Pavement. Their last album, The Grand Masquerade received considerable attention from music critics around the nation. The band has been featured as Artist of the Day on Spin. com [...]

March 4, 2010

5 acts + 1 weekend= :D (good times)

This weekend is extra special with not one, not two, no not even three, but four bands on Friday alone to bring music euphoria to your ears.  Enjoy a nice mellow start to your evening with Andrew Ripp, Ben Rector, and Steve Moakler.  From Chicago, Nashville, and Pittsburgh respectively, these singer/songwriters will melt your hearts [...]

March 4, 2010

Just Announced: Trio Tarana 3/20/2010

Memorial Union Der Rathskeller
3/20/2010 9:30pm
New York’s Trio Tarana is led by percussionist/composer Ravish Momin. Momin was born in India but spent his childhood in Mumbai & Bahrain. Trio Tarana is the combination of all the unique influences he found growing up. The trio utilizes Indian & East-Asian rhythms as the foundation and employs seemlessly blended [...]

February 25, 2010

Just Announced: The Pints 3/19/2010

Memorial union-Der Rathskeller
3/19/2010 9:30pm
The Pints are a local celtic band coming to Der Rathskeller to continue the Saint Patrick’s Day celebration at a free show. So grab a pitcher of beer and join us!

February 25, 2010

Just Announced: Ferris w/ TBA 3/6/2010

Memorial Union-Der Rathskeller
3/6/2010 9:30pm
Ferris brings together four musicians from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mixing notes of jazz, funk, pop, and blues, they add some new spice to the music scene. In 2009, Ferris released it’s debut album Dancing With Architects at its CD release show at Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis. The band formed in 2005 [...]

February 24, 2010

Album Releases 02/23

So many artists released albums this week, it’s ridiculous. Let’s take a look!
1. Xiu Xiu – Dear God I Hate Myself

Xiu Xiu released their follow-up to 2008’s Women as Lovers, which received a 7.9 from Pitchfork. Xiu Xiu worked with Deerhoof’s Greg Saunier on the album. The album is full of tonal complexities, and the [...]

February 22, 2010

Just Announced: Pimps of Joytime w/ Andrew Ripp, Ben Rector & Steve Moakle 3/5/2010

Memorial Union- Der Rathskeller
3/5/2010 8:00pm
Pimps of Joytime are a multi-ethnic group that hits all the marks and crosses all the barriers, bridging the gap between underground funk, soul, pop, dance, afrobeat and latin, filling every song with soulful harmonies and uplifting vibes. Mixing samples and dance beats with tasty live musicianship and sweet vocal harmonies, [...]

February 21, 2010

Photos: Bird Peterson and Patrick Awesome

Hey guys! Here are photos from Saturday’s Bird Peterson / Patrick Awesome show. I figured out how to get decent pictures out of Der Rathskeller, so start expecting them more often.
-Dylan Hill

February 19, 2010

Just announced: WSUM Birthday Party! 2/26/2010

Memorial Union-Der Rathskeller
2/26/2010 8:00pm-12am
WSUM is turning 8! It will be a dance party! Free birthday cake for everyone! All of the cool kids will be there. Featuring Kate chanba, Sasha and The Strand, Dylan Blaiwes, DJ Pablic and JD Woody