Covid News
Dear friends and family of Cafe CODA,
With the advent of summer, Cafe Coda has been eager to re-open its doors to the public. As all of us are concerned about COVID-19 and its transmission, CODA has great concern for the health and wellbeing of our patrons.
On June 21, we presented a re-opening event entitled ‘the Next 400′, giving recognition to the challenges of our time. The event itself was a great success as we met our 50% capacity with friends and fans not seen in three months.
Just as one can never separate the value of the art forms from its time, we must also acknowledge the urgency of today. Our responsibility to one another requires that we all maintain a perspective of ’the big picture’ and navigate our lives accordingly. So, with the imminent spike of the pandemic in Dane county, Cafe CODA must, regrettably, postpone its opening to the public until Mid-September 2020.
Through the summer, we plan to continue our streaming initiative presenting solo, duo, and trio performances of our regional artists. ‘Cafe CODA Live Global Streaming’ will continue to appear via our Facebook page and supported by your donations to our GoFundMe link. A complete schedule of our summer streaming series will be forthcoming this week.
We thank you for your patience and support of Cafe CODA in these trying times and look forward to the fall when we are physically reconnected with the great experience of live music in person.
ALL POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
-Hanah Jon Taylor
UPCOMING SHOWS
Art Toast: Tia Richardson - Rockford Taking Flight Film Screening and Q & A
Embark on a journey where one artist struggles to heal herself and a community through a collaborative art effort. Join us on Friday, March 5th at 7 PM for a screening of Rockford Taking Flight, a new film about Tia Richardson's work. Free, registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oQIDlwcXRPCvws5PBpc5_w Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37wPcgjsOgY&feature=youtu.be Directed by Toni Ashely McLaughlin in association with Neil Bloom of Future Memory Media Produced by Tia Richardson Rockford Taking Flight (24 Mins) will be followed by a Q & A with Margaret LeMay. View and shop Richardson's work: https://www.integratedartllc.com/tia-richardson Tia Richardson is a full-time community mural artist based in her hometown of Milwaukee, WI and beyond. In 2003 she graduated with an Associates degree in Graphic Design from Milwaukee Area Technical College. Since 2007 her work has evolved into collaborative mural efforts that offer many community members from all walks of life a chance to freely express their diverse feelings and perspectives. Tia has completed over 50 murals in partnership with non-profits, K-12 and post-secondary schools, businesses and local government. She was recognized as Artist of the Year by the Milwaukee Arts Board in 2018, and in 2020 produced a short film about one of her projects called 'Rockford Taking Flight'. She believes in the power of shared experience to create a sense of belonging and mutual appreciation of what we each can contribute to the bigger whole to make it better. Documentation of her efforts in the news, print, tv and film shows evidence how, despite our differences, we can work together for the common good. Remember to register at: https://www.integratedartllc.com/news This event is co-hosted by Cafe Coda and Integrated Art Group and is part of the exhibition FROM HERE ON OUT, celebrating Black Lives & Black Artists. https://www.integratedartllc.com/shop Support live music and arts, https://cafecoda.club/ GoFundMe "Keep Coda Alive" https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-coda-alive/ Thank you for your continued support.
Virtual Cool School Zoom Meeting - Every Saturday
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89734483817 Meeting ID: 897 3448 3817 One tap mobile +13126266799,,89734483817# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,89734483817# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 897 3448 3817 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcU8almbxV Cool School is primarily directed towards the youth, however all are welcome to learn with us. Hanah Jon Taylor provides a uniquely refined perspective in the art of improvisation. Topics covered include scales, motifs, interactive listening, and creative playing. If you have an interest in playing no matter your skill level we encourage you to exercise your skill level, challenge your playing mindset, and expand upon your versatility. During the COVID pandemic, we have shifted to using Zoom for our meeting platform. Not ready to join the class? No worries! You can view the class in live-action right here on Facebook! Look at the live video every Saturday morning on our pages live tab: https://www.facebook.com/CafeCodaMadison/live_videos/ Donations for this concert will be graciously accepted through GoFundMe "Keep Coda Alive" www.gofundme.com/f/keep-coda-alive Production: Madison Music Experience http://mmx608.com
Coda Live Presents: 'Women's Work' Hosted by Stephanie Rearick - in Honor of Women's Month
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
This month, in honor of International Women's Month, Stephanie Rearick presents a variety show with interviews, poets, music, performance, art, Humans of the World segment that highlights cool women or projects in different places, and segments of 'Sisters on the Beats'. Live Stream Production - Madison Music Experience http://mmx608.com/ Audio Engineer - Papa Scott Donations are welcomed to support live music and arts through: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-coda-alive/
JB3S @ Cafe Coda - REOPENING NIGHT! (in-person and live-stream)
1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703-3755, United States Map
Cafe CODA is reopening on 3/19 for an in-person and live streaming hybrid event! For this special evening, we bring our beloved JB3 for an evening of funky music! We miss them and we know you miss them too! We can only accommodate 25 ppl for in-person seating, so first come first serve! Doors open at 5 PM. Free! Don't forget your masks! We'll take your temperature at the door, and follow all COVID-cautious procedures! Here's a taste of JB3 for you! https://business.facebook.com/TheeJB3s/videos/676859946140798/ https://soundcloud.com/joey-b-banks-1/jb3s-live-at-cafe-coda?fbclid=IwAR2awHsVflDE9Mjn4ulIvrzzV6XAIPtd3q9tiDdWKTlJ5o4HESuTCyfBRmM Support the musicians and venue, donations are graciously accepted via www.gofundme.com/f/keep-coda-alive Thank you for your kind support! Audio Engineer - Papa Scott Video Production - Madison Music Experience http://mmx608.com/
CODA Reopening - Hanah Jon Taylor Artet (in-person & live-stream)
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
To celebrate Coda's re-opening, Hanah Jon Taylor Artet presents a live performance you can enjoy in-person or watch from the comfort of your home! The performance will be 2 sets, 8 PM & 9:30 PM. $20 (students $15) The event is free for online streaming and $20 for a spectacular in-person CODA experience (25 people capacity) Ticket links will be available soon! Production by: MMX608 http://mmx608.com/ Sound By: Papa Scott Support live music, donations are graciously accepted via www.gofundme.com/f/keep-coda-alive
NATTY NATION Live Recording - Divine Spark Album 5-Year Anniversary (in-person/live-stream)
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Natty Nation will play their first live in-person show at Cafe CODA for their 5-year anniversary of the Divine Spark album! It will be a live recording of the acoustic version of the album. Be the lucky ones to get in the door! Ticket link will be available soon!
Bright Moments Featuring 'Rose' (in-person & live-stream concert)
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Coda 'Bright Moments' is back! A free happy-hour event that you can attend either in-person or watch from the comfort of your home! Rose is Hans Young-Binter (piano), Meredith Nesbitt (bass), and Devin Drobka (drums). Rose plays original music contributed by all members. The performance will be 2 sets, 5 - 8 PM. Free! Doors open at 5 PM. 25 people capacity. Production by: MMX608 http://mmx608.com/ Sound By: Papa Scott Support live music, donations are graciously accepted via www.gofundme.com/f/keep-coda-alive
Rodrigo Villanueva Jazz Trio Featuring FAREED HAQUE and JOHN CHRISTENSEN (in-person & live-stream)
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
To celebrate Rodrigo's birthday, his trio will be performing at Cafe CODA, featuring Fareed Haque (guitar) and John Christensen (bass) for an evening of original music + Jazz Standards with a twist. The performance will be 2 sets, 8 PM & 9:30 PM. $20 (students $15) *25 people capacity. Ticket links will be available soon! Production by: MMX608 http://mmx608.com/ Sound By: Papa Scott Support live music, donations are graciously accepted via www.gofundme.com/f/keep-coda-alive
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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