Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend! Based on Anita Loos’s 1925 bestseller of the same title and later adapted to the legendary Marilyn Monroe film, this iconic musical follows the glamorous and diamond-digging Lorelei Lee, a blonde from Little Rock, Arkansas, who sails to Paris with her fun-lovin' best friend Dorothy Shaw. En route, the girls meet a number of accommodating gentlemen, one who loses his diamond Tiara to Lorelei, and another who loses his heart to Dorothy.
Jason Dea West is an American troubadour who sings what he lives and lives what he sings. Wests’ poignant lyrics are brilliantly blended with vintage country, folk and blues, and timely sensibilities. From epic guitar and harmonica instrumentals to humorous song as story, Jason never strays very far from the anarchic punk-folk roots of his beloved former band Barefoot Surrender and his celebrated current band Intuitive Compass. Jason’s younger days as a busker and freight train hopper fostered his keen sense of road-inspired American musical history.
Rich Baumann is a Madison singer-songwriter who has graced the Hog stage many times before, performing original songs as well as traditional and contemporary folk songs. He plays fiddle, guitar and banjo to accompany his singing, but also adds some acappella songs. He lies to get the audience to join him on some songs. For this concert, Rich will play songs that he has never played at the Wild Hog before.
John Sieger You could call it a John Sieger tribute band, given the set list is a fresh take on his favorite songs from Semi-Twang, the Cadets, The Subcontinentals, El Supremo (if you blinked, you missed that one). the whole shebang. The tempo is upbeat, and the players are familiar, with Mike Sieger on bass and brotherly harmonies, Bob Jennings on keys and sax, and Bob Schneider on drums. The Combo packs a lot into an hour and a half set come on down! Sam Llanas (formerly of the BoDeans) is an iconic American singer, acoustic guitarist, and songwriter.
Come swing dance with us on Wednesdays starting at 8pm, Madison's home for Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Balboa! Café CODA is Madison’s premier jazz space and the coolest place to be, located at 1224 Williamson St. Café CODA has a selection of tap and bottled beer, wine, and cocktails, as well as soda, lemonade, and other non-alcoholic beverages. The event is 18+ friendly. $10 cover is requested, payable by cash or card. A 20 minute beginner-friendly lesson will start promptly at 8pm. At Jumptown events, masking will be optional by default.