UPCOMING SHOWS
Night Of The Improviser Feat. Hanah Jon Taylor
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Saxophone/Flutist Hanah Jon Taylor, bassist John Christensen and drummer Matt Endres host this evening of spontaneous compositions. Musicians will be invited to ‘session’ with iconic featured guests. No Fake Books please. 8pm to 11pm Doors open at 5pm Cover 8pm $10
Bright Moments: Live Music with Lively Spirits
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Join us for live music and drink specials every Wednesday through Friday, 5 to 7 pm for the happiest hours of your day. Bright Moments Live Music Schedule is as follows:* 1.11.19 Rubin Marquez 1.18.19 Bill Roberts Quartet 1.25.19 Rubin Marquez and the Bad Hombres 2.1.19 John Mesoloras 2.8.19 Executive Tea Set 2.15.19 Blue Cheese 2.22.19 Gerri DiMaggio 3.22.19 Bad Philosopher 3.29.19 Bill Roberts Combo No Cover. Family Friendly. We are a live music venue, and as such do not offer food. We welcome you to order from one of our fabulous neighbors here on Willy Street, or bring your own! For Bright Moments Book inquiries please send social media links, current sound or video links, and bio to booking@cafecoda.club
Mambo Blue at Cafe Coda
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Live Latin rhythms sure to shake up your winter blues! $10 at the door. Family Friendly. Seating is limited. We are glad to provide you with plating and utensils for your carry in.
Youth Jazz Expo
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Every Saturday morning Madison area youth are invited to join together, with Hanah Jon Taylor, to practice, improv, and receive jazz instruction. There is no charge. No alcohol is served at this time. 9 am to 10 am RAISINS (8 year to 12 year olds) 10 am to 12 am Young Players (ages 13+)
Ladies Must Swing at Cafe Coda
Cafe Coda
1224 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Enjoy a variety of dancing tunes by Ladies Must Swing! They are a group of 19 energetic dames who aim to please by playing big-band tunes in a variety of styles including east coast and west coast swing, tango, fox trot, waltz, and of course at least one polka!
Cafe Coda is proud to be Madison, Wisconsin's premiere place for world class jazz listening.
Pre-sale tickets are available on Eventbrite.com for $15 until January 25th. Seating is limited, not reserved. Remaining tickets will be available at the door for $20. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are subject to be released 30 minutes after listed start time of show (8:30pm.)
We are a family friendly establishment and highly encourage imprompt family dance parties to this great music. However, we do not serve food or snacks. Instead, we encourage (and have menus and plates for) you to carry-in your favourite local restaurant, or your homemade casserole.
John Mesoloras Trio at Cafe Coda
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Join us for our Friday Night Bright Moments. This week features John Mesoloras! No Cover. Family friendly. We do not serve food or snacks, but you are welcome to bring your own!
Orquesta SalSoul at Cafe Coda
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Orchestra SalSoul Del Mad combimes the best of two cultural worlds; salsa and soul. Bringing together the fire of latin rhythms, english lyrics and the groove of soul. They will have young and old dancing in the aisle and on the ceiling. Made up of some of the best local musicians representing the international diversity of Madison, Wisconsin- they have performed at the 2015 Latino Musical Festival, and have been playing at venues throughout since. $15 at the door. Doors open at 7:00pm Family friendly. Seating is limited.
Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few at Cafe Coda
Cafe Coda
1224 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Isaiah Collier and The Chosen Few is a group founded by saxophonist Isaiah Collier. Collier who’s an alumi of the Jazz Institute of Chicago and ChiArts has been playing around the Chicagoland area for the past 4 years. Isaiah has played with a plethora of artist such as: Stefon Harris, Roy McCurty, Carmen Bradford, Ernest Dawkins, Bennie Maupin, Ari Brown, Robert Irving III and many more. Playing at festivals such The Hyde Park Jazz festival, International Jazz Day fest, Englewood Jazz Festival, and Monterey Jazz Festival. Now Isaiah has decided to gather a group of musicians “ The Chosen Few”.
Fat Tuesday Bacchanal feat. Panchromatic Steel
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Café CODA is pleased to host Panchromatic Steel and the inaugural Fat Tuesday Bacchanal! Established in 2016, Panchromatic Steel is Madison’s homegrown steel drum band. Caribbean calypso, reggae, jazz and pop/rock hits by the likes of Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder and Prince are a part of Panchromatic’s repertoire, played on steel drums and accompanied by a smokin' rhythm section. The Fat Tuesday Bacchanal will feature two rousing, carnival-inspired sets of music by this accomplished Madison band. Joining Panchromatic on the bandstand will be opener The Madison Choro Ensemble, performing a modern interpretation of an antiquated and lovely style of Brazilian instrumental music: Choro, "The father of samba, grandfather of bossa nova." The event begins at Happy Hour on Fat Tuesday, 5:30pm, with drinks by Café CODA’s talented bartenders, and scrumptious food options for purchase by our beloved Willy St. next-door neighbor Jamerica! The music begins at 6pm. Celebrate carnival the right way, with Café CODA, Panchromatic Steel, Madison Choro Ensemble, and Jamerica! Only $10 at the door.
Janet Evra Quartet at Cafe Coda!
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
The Janet Evra Trio will perform at Café Coda, blending bossa nova and samba standards with original music in the style. www.janetevra.com
FEATURED COCKTAILS
Coda Margarita
Agavales Reposado Tequilla, Goodland Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime Juice$10
Coda Sour
Cooper & Kings Brandy or Medley Bro. Bourbon, Fresh Lemon Juice, Egg Whites, Simple Syrup$11
Coda Old Fashioned
Brandy Station, Bitter Truth Old Time & Orange Bitters, Sugar, Seltzer.$9
ABOUT US
Café CODA is Madison’s premier new jazz space dedicated to the presentation of traditional, contemporary and creative music. Café CODA facilitates the long-desired manifestation of a space with suitable staging, a tuned concert piano, and state of the art drum kit, to inspire great music to be played by great artists. Café CODA maintains an arts-centric program of musical performances, workshops and master classes available to residents and patrons of the Madison Arts and Culture District. Located at 1224 Williamson St. Café CODA is in the heart of the Willy St. corridor; the creative and cultural hub of Madison. Café CODA presents the musical works of local, regional and world-class musicians as it offers a sizable contribution to the Midwest American music scene.
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