The Bur Oak

September shows are here! Can't wait to see you! 💥

The Bur Oak was home to the Madison Sons of Norway chapter for many years. You may notice the Viking Ship that still adorns the front of our building. We decided to honor that history by being one of the first establishments in the state to offer Aass Pilsner at our bar from Norway's oldest brewery (which is still family owned.) Come grab a can at an upcoming show. Skål!

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✨ TONIGHT ✨ Monday 8.26 ✨ Josh Humphries, Bruce L. Moon & Noah Hutton

Doors 6PM / Show 7PM
Seated show
$9

The The Kings of Connaught, a dynamic trio from West Ireland, play the Bur Oak on Tuesday August 20. Hope to see you there!

The Kings of Connaught - The Rocky Road to Dublin The Rocky Road to Dublin is the latest release from up and coming Folk/Ballad group 'The Kings of Connaught'.Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t...

🔥 AUGUST 16th!! 🔥 Don't miss Vanishing Kids, Tubal Cain, Lost Tribes of the Moon ↓

Vanishing Kids make a temporary exit The versatile band's August 16 performance at The Bur Oak will be their last local performance for the foreseeable future.

🌳 AUGUST SHOWS ARE HERE 🌳 See you soon! 🌳

Daughters of Saint Crispin play at the Bur Oak August 2nd! Get a taste of what's in store over on Tone Madison today. Tix still available!

Daughters Of Saint Crispin cut loose on "See You In Space" The brooding post-punk duo's new single is a danceable wonder.

🎶 FRIDAY & SATURDAY! 🎶 Dance Fabulous Presents: Now! That’s What I Call 90s Variety Burlesque Cabaret

Tickets still available! Visit our website to buy theburoakmadison.com

💥 Did you get your tickets to the Thirsty Troll Brew & Spirits Festival???

If not, here's the link 🎟: https://shop.tyrolbasin.com/ThirstyTroll

After over 20 years in Mt. Horeb, The Thirsty Troll Brewfest is moving to Tyrol Basin Ski area for its 2024 edition and for the first time ever will feature live music booked by The Bur Oak on a stage named after our venue. Please come on down to Tyrol in September for a fun day featuring over 100 beverage options, great food to eat, and 4 killer bands. More details can be found on the event webpage:

The Bur Oak Stage Lineup
• Wheelhouse
• Whitney Mann & the Strangers
• The Best Westerns
• The Driveway Thriftdwellers

$15 – Music Only
$30-$105 – Various Other Ticketed Options

⚡️ TONIGHT ⚡️ Thursday 7.25 ⚡️ The Apologists + the ghost particles

Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
$12DOS

Born on the banks of the mighty Yahara, The Apologists came into being as the new millennium began. Many hours spent in basements with furrowed brows and bleeding fingers, they worked on a sound. Drawing from influences diverse as Johnny Cash to Johnny Thunders; P.J. Harvey to Dolly Parton; Gram Parsons to the Gang of Four. They crafted the sound and labeled it "garage country". Although after 22 years of performances with hundreds of songs, both originals and covers, that label seems limiting. They've played hundreds of shows both locally and throughout the Midwest, and they have two recordings under their belt. With a strong following, the quartet plays driving, engaging music with excellent guitar, a powerful rhythm section and some (sweet)harmonies. You won't be sorry to see The Apologists. Just the opposite.

the ghost particles is a band comprised of veteran Madison musicians, some of whom have been active on the local music scene since the mid ‘70s. Bassist Joel Tappero (Spooner), keyboardist Don Irwin (The Rousers), guitarist, harmony vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Dave Benton (Spooner, The Rousers, The Waterdogs) and lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Phil Davis (First Person, Fire Town, The Emperors of Wyoming) came together in the fall of 2019, planning to record an EP of originals and start playing live shows. But the global pandemic of 2020 changed all that, shutting down live performances worldwide.

💥 TONIGHT 💥 July 23rd 💥 Thelma and the Sleaze

All-female, q***r southern rock band from Nashville, Tennessee!

Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
$18

🌀 SUNDAY 🌀 7.21 🌀 Airship Caravan, Zipper, Bleeding Lizard

Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
$12ADV / $15DOS

Stemming from Minneapolis, MN, Airship Caravan is a psych rock band that delves into the depths of consciousness, blending swirling guitar riffs, hypnotic rhythms, and transcendental lyrics to creatE a sonic journey that captures the essence of the mind’s kaleidoscope.

Zipper: Worshipping duality through soaring psychedelic heights and the grotesque depths of metal. Enter the temple and take the trip.

Bleeding Lizard is a modern psychedelic-rock/jazz project formed in December of 2022 by Cameron Selbig and Benson Wood of Flying Fuzz. The project is illustrated by ideas of ego, psychotherapy, authenticity, psychedelia, and mysticism gathered from personal experiences with life and learning to love oneself unconditionally, breaking through illusions of the mind.

🎟 TIX: https://www.seetickets.us/event/Airship-Caravan-Zipper-Bleeding-Lizard/610557?ttc=1625224

💥 TONIGHT 💥 7.18 💥 Bridger

Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
$15DOS

Bridger is a folk rock band hailing from Madison, WI. Rooted in the heart of the Midwest, Bridger's music captures the melancholic love-lost themes of Midwestern cities and the eerie majesty of the North. Their debut EP, "Love Eraser," brings these elements together Reflecting the nature of their music, the members of Bridger know how to have a great time, infusing their performances with energy and passion. Be sure to stream their latest single, "Birchbark," now.

🎟 TIX: https://www.seetickets.us/event/Bridger/611790?ttc=1628402

🎬 TONIGHT 🎬 Thursday, July 11 🎬 The Midwest Movie Mixtape

8PM / $10
Seated event

Are kids in town still making crazy movies with cheap cameras? YES. THEY ARE. The Midwest Movie Mixtape brings you a selection of short films from the weirdo Wisconsin youth/student underground, rounding the bases from deeply introspective documentaries to giggling fit-inducing comedies to existential experimentalism. The Midwest Movie Mixtape debut tour program packs a mean DIY punch--each selected film is liable to spawn a cult following. You'll be hearing about these filmmakers in years to come, this is the chance to catch them at the source, while making their first films with all of the reckless abandon the medium can muster.

✨ TONIGHT ✨ Tuesday 7/9 ✨ Dallas Ugly

Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
Seated Show
$15

As Nashville-based band Dallas Ugly gears up to record their second album with Grammy-award winner Justin Ryan Francis (Madison Cunningham, John R. Miller, Orville Peck), they have settled into a sound that is equal parts playful and mature. Their 2022 debut album, Watch Me Learn, was described by critics as “full of shimmering magic” (Under the Radar Magazine), “as unique as it is dreamy” (Glide Magazine), and “a record that deserves a lyric sheet” (Nashville Scene). Those elements have persisted, deepened even, but with two more years of experience writing and performing together, the seeds that Eli Broxham, Libby Weitnauer, and Owen Burton planted in 2021 have flourished into a lush garden of sound. On the upcoming release of their singles, “Big Signs” and “Born Crying”, the trio digs in their heels and commits to the beauty in their collective quirk.

Today, we join the call to action to support the . As an independent venue, we've seen the impact of unfair ticketing practices on both our business and our fans. Let Congress know we need transparency and fairness in ticketing. Together, we can create a better future for live entertainment.

💥 Make your voice heard today, send a letter to Congress at fixthetix.org

Fans of Phosphorescent, Gregory Alan Isakov and Sufjan Stevens ... don't miss Bright Arcana, J.E. Sunde, Hayward Williams this Saturday, July 13th!

Read more about the indie folk headliner in the Cap Times today ⬇️

Bright Arcana shines light on physical and musical healing Madison musician John Hardin's new album, "To The Terrible Blood," is rooted in work he did as a nurse during the pandemic.

💥 SATURDAY July 6th 💥 Join us for the all-day-and-night Interdependence Day 💥

Outdoor Daytime FREE!
Indoor Nighttime $15ADV / $20DOS

JULY is here! ☀️ Hope to see you at the Bur Oak! 🌳

Low ticket alert! ☆ Craig Finn at the Bur Oak on 11.15.24 ☆

This one almost sold out during the artist presale, but a few tickets still remain! Get yours at the link ↓

https://www.seetickets.us/event/Craig-Finn/609748?ttc=1623210

🎤 OPEN MIC TONIGHT! 🎤 Come enjoy the AC. See you there!

Tuesday, June 25th
Sign-up 6PM / Performances 7PM
FREE!

We are so excited for the grand opening of Lacy's Cafe TOMORROW, June 25th at 8AM ✨ ☕️ 🌼

Regular hours will be Tues-Fri 8AM-1:30PM

Be sure to stop by and say hello. Can't wait to see you!

More info and menu here: https://theburoakmadison.com/lacys-cafe

🎟 💥 HUGE TICKET GIVEAWAY 💥 🎟

Carrie Sue & the Wood Burners make their Bur Oak debut Sunday June 30 directly after their Blue Ox appearance. We think fans of the venue need to see this group and sometimes it’s hard to take a chance on a new act so we are going to give away 50 tickets to this show. ⚡️ If you would like to attend, please enter your name and email at the following link. We will notify you by this Friday if you receive a pair of tickets.


Please only enter if you can attend. Tickets are not transferable.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_71LwLPFHQF3SuRdyFojdpfdy-b03DSGHjc12sgyL30/edit

💥 TONIGHT! Friday 6/14 💥 Hyryder - The Bur Oak - Madison, WI

Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
$20

Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of the Grateful Dead with Hyryder, a tribute band dedicated to capturing the spirit, improvisation, and musical exploration that defined an era.
Hyryder brings the legendary dead tunes to life with passion and authenticity.

Come and join the ride—where the spirit of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead lives on, revitalized by the sonic mastery of Hyryder.

Elevate your concert experience, relive the magic, and let the music carry you away with the ultimate Grateful Dead tribute–Hyryder.

🌀 ON SALE NOW 🌀 Lady Lamb 🌀 10.9.24

Lady Lamb celebrates 10 years of Ripely Pine with an intimate performance of songs from the record and the recently-released commemorative boxset ‘In The Mammoth Nothing of The Night.'

From her early days, staying late after-hours at her video rental store job in Maine to record songs, to co-producing and arranging her four studio records, Aly Spaltro has remained focused on music that connects, empowers and builds community. She built her fanship the old-fashioned way, getting in front of audiences and projecting her poetic confessionals, silencing rowdy crowds with an a ca****la opening song in the center of a dark stage. Spaltro was quick to develop a reputation as a breakout star in New England, and then expanded slowly outwards, moving to New York at twenty to continue work on the songs that would become Ripely Pine. Her voice has never wavered, has grown more honest and open with time, and anyone witnessing the long lines of fans seeking signatures after her performances can see how her work has impacted fans. Her live shows are revelations, a further deep dive into what makes Ripely Pine such a mainstay.

Spaltro is celebrating ten years of Ripely Pine with the release of a 5xLP Box Set, IN THE MAMMOTH NOTHING OF THE NIGHT out August 18 on Ba Da Bing Records. With the original songs remastered, as well as reams of additional material produced and arranged by Spaltro and mixed by original co- producer Nadim Issa, IN THE MAMMOTH NOTHING OF THE NIGHT captures the time, mood, art and ambition of Aly Spaltro in her early twenties, who had already accumulated years of playing and self-recording experience before laying down tracks for this giant of a debut.

“I wrote some of these songs when I was 18, learning how to play the instruments and record with my digital 8-track along the way,” Spaltro says, reflecting on the time. She talks about IN THE MAMMOTH NOTHING OF THE NIGHT with a sense of a mission. “These tracks have haunted me, because they haven’t had a home for all these years. I found all these alternate track listings in my notebooks. Any of them could have ended up on the record,” Spaltro says. “This box set is a way to honor that whole time, the beginning of the path of my life. Releasing this project feels like just that; I’m able to look back on where I’ve come from, and then gently close that door behind me and keep moving, keep growing.”

🎟 Buy tix here: https://www.seetickets.us/event/Lady-Lamb/607869?ttc=1617683

💥 TONIGHT 💥 Monday 6/10 💥 Abstract + Dylan Owen, Jake Luke, TeawhYB

Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
$18

⚡️ TONIGHT ⚡️ Friday 6/7 ⚡️ Lovestruck Balladeers + Troubadours of Rhythm

Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
Partially Seated Show
$18

The Lovestruck Balladeers enchant audiences with their masterful performances and inspired repertoire of ragtime, jazz and beautiful songs from around the world. Born out of New York’s vibrant classic jazz and traditional music scene, The Lovestruck Balladeers formed during a series of recording sessions for Jalopy Records' 2018 release,Estrellas de Radio. Since their debut at The Brooklyn Folk Festival that same year, the versatile quintet has made a name for itself as a compelling new act highlighting musical excellence, fresh arrangements, original songs and a tightly crafted stage show.

Debuting in 2023, the Troubadours of Rhythm are a captivating journey through time, skillfully led by Milwaukee legend Jon Mroz. Drawing inspiration from the electrifying ambiance of the late 1920s and early 1930s south side Chicago (and north side Milwaukee!), the Troubadours are a musical time machine, transporting listeners and dancers to an era of exuberance and innovation.