WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Based in Madison, WI, husband and wife duo Joan Herzing and Gary Flesher, Jr. first began creating music together in early 2014, when the pair were involved with various lineups, garnering experience in studios and on stage, and becoming players in the regional Upper-Midwest music scene. Expect to hear a mix of original music with […]

 Join WPR for live classical music by Malik Johnson at the Milwaukee Art Museum! Enjoy an evening of timeless classics, reimagined pop favorites, and great company amidst the Museum’s iconic architecture, with a pop-up bar open before and during the performance. This unique celebration of art and music is brought to the community by WPR […]

The Who, Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones are among the defining bands of the late 1960s and 1970s. The Who perfected the rock opera, helped develop the revolutionary Marshall Stack and pioneered the use of synthesizers. Led Zeppelin’s fusion of blues and folk music paved the way for hard rock music, stadium tours and […]

Johnsmith is one of those artists so often under-recognized – he possesses a genius that cannot be denied, ignored, or overlooked. For the past forty-plus years, Johnsmith has been sharing his music all across America and abroad. He has become a favorite at festivals, clubs, and house concerts alike. In addition to being a Kerrville […]

Tapestry String Band will bring their eclectic folk sounds on fiddle, banjo, guitar, concertina or accordion, acoustic bass and various small percussion along with other stringed instruments. Their set list may include “Wade In The Water”, “16 Tons”, “City of New Orleans” or something else that is a familiar favorite. Come and check them out […]

Madison’s ad meliora Vocal Ensemble will perform two concerts featuring choral works exploring language by Perotin, Tallis, Gesualdo, Wolfe, Schnittke, and others. FREE ADMISSION, Donations Accepted

As Hairball celebrates 25 years, they continue to deliver their signature, electrifying homage to the biggest names in 80s arena rock. Fans will be blown away by their flawless recreations of Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, and more, complete with larger-than-life pyrotechnics, lights, and pure rock energy. For a quarter of a century, Hairball […]