Introducing Cafe Coda's Premium Membership
Cafe Coda is proud to announce our new premium streaming membership. Covid 19 brought many new challenges and our amazing fans have Kept Coda Alive!
Since the pandemic began, Cafe Coda has been bringing you our wonderful concerts right at home. To continue and expand these capabilities, Cafe Coda is now launching our premium membership.
With this option our fans can watch all our HD live streams and gain access to our entire gallery of past performances!
UPCOMING SHOWS
Celebrating Darren Sterud's Birthday with His DSO Big Band!
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
The Darren Sterud Orchestra is comprised of some of Madison’s finest jazz musicians. The idea was conceived in the late summer of 2012 and Debuted as the “The Fountain Big Band” in February of 2013 @ The Fountain Of Madison on State Street. After a great four-month residency, the band has a new name and a new home at Ricardo Gonzalez’s Cardinal Bar on East Wilson.
The DSO hosts some of the best in the Madison Jazz Scene as well as the young and up-and-coming talent. With this combination, the band hopes to reach a wide audience to propel Madison’s jazz community and the scene into the next generation.
WE REQUEST PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION FOR THIS EVENT. The musicians request all patrons wear masks at all times except actively eating or drinking.
Show$20. Get your tickets now!
Do I need to print my ticket?
Due to different systems, some people might not get the second email of tickets with QR codes. You can either print your email receipts or simply show them on your phone upon arrival.
Production: Cafe CODA
Sounds: Papa Scott
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
Jon Wade is happy as always to be returning to Cafe Coda with his trio!
Two shows: 7 & 9 PM. $15/show. Tickets on sale now. Get the tickets online or at the door.
Production: Cafe CODA
Sounds: Papa Scott
Photo: Prime Lens Media (PLM)
The MOSLEY STOREY PROJECT (Chicago) - One Show
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
The MOSLEY STOREY PROJECT
As the world continues to feel the effects of the Coronavirus, the result of man’s abusive behavior of the natural laws designed to maintain a healthy world; including the air we breathe, the earth we tread, and the water we drink.
This duet was born in March of 2020. The obvious effects of the Coronavirus have not only affected the way we as musicians see ourselves, it has also opened our hearts and expand our consciousness of our responsibility to our audience engaging them to reevaluate our relationship to our environment, to reconsider our human interaction and imbue it with justice, equity and respect.
The MOSLEY STOREY PROJECT provides a way into the psychological damage that mankind suffers today. To see the MOSLEY STOREY PROJECT live one is immediately taken into a world that offers healing instead of entertainment.
Eliel Sherman Storey a musician dedicated to the concept of those that create African American art must take the responsibility to produce, define and preserve it. His passionate belief has inspired him to become a recording engineer under the jurisdiction of his company Transition East LLC., a recording studio and performance space located in Chicago Il. He has positioned himself to be independent in all his artistic endeavors. He’s also part owner of a cutting-edge Internet business, www.chi-creates.tv Chicago Creative Arts Online Inc. devoted to bringing creative artistic programs to the marketplace. All the while his musical appetites are fueled by the groups he’s formed and produced, The E.S.P. Project and The Renegade Collaboration, are extraordinary spontaneous improvisational groups that explore the African American experience in a collective improvisation style, while his third group is a collection of hand drummers, poets, singers, dancers with Eliel’s very personal saxophone approach weaving in and out of the theme-based compositions.
Dushun Mosley
Percussionist, is a performer, bandleader, and father of three. Based in Chicago, IL he is the bandleader for the Vizitors and the Signature Group, a member of the Eight Bold Souls, Frontburners, Chicago 3D, Vizitors, Shadow Vignettes, and the AACM Big Band. Mr. Mosley has toured extensively as a soloist, in duets, trios, and big bands. He has been called upon to do numerous engagements in social clubs, music halls, and festivals in cities throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, and Japan. These performances have contributed to his distinguished reputation as a forerunner in this generation of innovators. His style is Traditional Jazz, Blues, and Funk in a combo band setting, but feels equally at home pushing big bands and Orchestras to their limit. He is producing his first CD with the Vizitors in the Fall of 2021.
Show: $20. Masks REQUIRED
Get your tickets now!
Do I need to wear a mask?
Attendees are required to wear a mask to enter and at all times during the event, no matter your vaccination status. You will be required to keep your mask on unless actively eating or drinking.
Do I need to print my ticket?
Due to different systems, some people might not get the second email of tickets with QR codes. You can either print your email receipts or simply show them on your phone upon arrival.
Production: Cafe CODA
Sounds: Papa Scott
Dane County Timebank / Flywheel Skillshare Launch Event / FREE!
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
After 16 years of community building in the Madison area, Dane County Timebank is excited to announce a transformation and revitalization of the organization. We invite you to join us for a moment of celebration as we welcome in a new chapter and a new name for the organization: Flywheel Skillshare! The launch event on Monday, October 25th at 7-9pm at Cafe CODA is an opportunity to bring community together and share visions for the future.
Sharing resources and skills has always been a part of the Timebank, and the Flywheel/Timebank team is excited to share with members and community some new ways to participate with an emphasis on antiracism and restorative justice. ⠀
Join us on October 25th for some speeches, open mic performances, karaoke, free refreshments, and activities!
Attendees are required to wear a mask to enter at all times during the event, no matter your vaccination status. You will be required to keep your mask on unless actively eating or drinking. We will be practicing social distancing as much as possible and we will limit the number of people in the space if it is close to capacity.
Madison Classical Guitar Society All-Star Showcase
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
Cafe CODA proudly presents Madison's very best classical guitarists for a special showcase evening.
Sponsored by Madison Classical Guitar Society. Free event. Donations are welcomed!
Production: Cafe CODA
Sounds: Papa Scott
Friday Morning Serenade -Jazz and Coffee
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
Every Friday morning, come to Coda Jazz Cafe and enjoy some great jazz improvisation live performances. What a great way to start your weekend!
Free events!
Photo by Paul S. Howell
Bright Moments: 2021 Band | $5
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
Bright Moments TGIF event!! Masks required! Ticket: $5 (buy online or at the doors)
Welcome to 2021, the Daniel Simmons Band experience, get ready to move!
With a new sound cooked up for 2021, we're ready to groove. Bringing you fresh, original Rhythm & Blues tunes sure to make you get on your feet.
Four-piece harmonies you can't ignore, we can't wait for you to explore our sound!
The Daniel Simmons Band Features:
Daniel Simmons - Bass and Vocals
Murphy - Vocals
Jack Peterson - Guitar and Vocals
Andy Gray - Keyboard and Vocals
Micah Buffat - Drums
Do I need to wear a mask?
Attendees are required to wear a mask to enter and at all times during the event, no matter your vaccination status. You will be required to keep your mask on unless actively eating or drinking.
Do I need to print my ticket?
Due to different systems, some people might not get the second email of tickets with QR codes. You can either print your email receipts or simply show them on your phone upon arrival.
Production - Cafe CODA
Audio Engineer - Papa Scott
Photo: Shatter Imagery
TGIF - AfroVibe Soiree FRIDAY NIGHT - DJ LYRIKS & DJ EAZY E
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
Come and enjoy another AfroVibe Dancy Night by DJ Lyriks & DJ EAZY E!
21+, masks required.
$10. Get your tickets online or at the door.
Do I need to wear a mask?
Attendees are required to wear a mask to enter and at all times during the event, no matter your vaccination status. You will be required to keep your mask on unless actively eating or drinking.
Do I need to print my ticket?
Due to different systems, some people might not get the second email of tickets with QR codes. You can either print your email receipts or simply show them on your phone upon arrival.
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
Back by popular demand, Rebulu Group is back!
Two shows, 7 & 9 PM. $15/show
Do I need to wear a mask?
Attendees are required to wear a mask to enter and at all times during the event, no matter your vaccination status. You will be required to keep your mask on unless actively eating or drinking.
Do I need to print my ticket?
Due to different systems, some people might not get the second email of tickets with QR codes. You can either print your email receipts or simply show them on your phone upon arrival.
Production: Cafe CODA
Sounds: Papa Scott
Weekly Saturday Late Night Jam Session - $5
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
Come join us with any instruments. No fake books, please.
$5. (Buy tickets at the door)
Attendees are required to wear a mask to enter and at all times during the event, no matter your vaccination status. You will be required to keep your mask on unless actively eating or drinking.
Bright Moments: Adem Tesfaye Band | $5
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
Bright Moments bring you Adem Tesfaye Band once again!
Adem Tesfaye is a Madison, WI. native, NYC-based emcee/songwriter, Hip-hop guitarist, music producer whose music style has deep roots in Hip-Hop, funk, reggae, and blues. Adem draws his inspiration from artists like Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Tribe Called Quest, Gang Star, and The Roots. His craftsmanship of storytelling is unique and rhythmically hypnotic. Adem’s stature on stage and baritone voice ooze with sexy richness, heartfelt warmth, life wisdom, and command.
Having lived in Seattle and NYC his sound is an elixir of grit, instrumentation, big stage performance, and Broadway lights. Adem released two solo albums, D-iZ-lll “the Sickness” and “Athedage” with producer Rick Flowers, Mannie Sanchez, and Matt Mueller and shared stage with acts like Red Man, Method Man, De la soul, Pharside, Ben Harper, Spearhead, and Jazzmatazz. His latest projects include the Black Poet’s Society Reunion and the Binx, a NYC based blue funk band with a Hip-Hop edge.
Adem Is Currently finishing his newest project The Art Of. Schedule to Release Mid-Summer! Stay Tuned!
Show: $5. Buy tickets online or at the door.
Photo by Hedi LaMarr Photography
First Sunday Brunch Live Jazz - Luke Leavitt Piano Solo
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
Every first Sunday, we invite pianist Luke Leavitt to perform live piano solo during our brunch hour, noon to 1:30PM.
Free event.
Advanced Argentine Tango Class - 2nd & 3rd Saturday
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
This advanced Tango class is intended for experienced Argentine Tango dancers. The class focuses on more detailed techniques and better partner connections. Then we'll take those concepts and apply them to exciting new figures!
Partners encouraged but not required.
Cost: $15 per person, pay at the bar (includes admission to Milonga Matinee Tango Social 3 - 5 PM)
Hosted by Joe Yang, owner of Wisconsin Tango, www.wisconsin-tango.com/
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Milonga Matinee Tango Social - 2nd Saturday of every month
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
Milonga Matinee is back!
TIME: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
COVER: $5 per person (pay at bar)
Hosted by Joe Yang, owner of Wisconsin Tango
Come join us for a late afternoon tango social at a great downtown location!
All levels welcome - bring friends! Looking forward to seeing you all on the dance floor again - it's been too long!
Second Sunday Brunch feat. Jim Erickson Piano Solo- FREE
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Come and enjoy coffee, pastries, panini, pizza, AND a beautiful jazz solo by pianist Jim Erickson on EVERY SECOND Sunday brunch time. Free event!
Jim's program includes selections from major jazz artists/composers thru the history of the genre.
Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill
Evans, Dave Brubeck, Ahmad Jamal, McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Don Grolnick and
more will be featured.
"Jim Erickson is proof, if any is needed, that there are major jazz talents performing in the United States
outside of New York, Chicago, New Orleans and the West Coast." Scott Yanow - Los Angeles, jazz
author/reviewer
To learn more about Jim, visit his website: ericksongs.com
Photographer: Madison Lytle
Salsa/Bachata Dance Night - Every Third Thursday
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
By popular demand, every third Thursday, 7 - 10 PM, Joe Yang will host a Salsa/Bachata Dance night with his ultimate hot Salsa music playlist. Come by yourself or with friends for a great time!
Tickets: $5. (Masks required)
Milonga Matinee Tango Social - 2nd & 3rd Saturday of every month
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
Milonga Matinee is back! Every month, 2nd and 3rd Saturday Tango Social Hour!
TIME: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
COVER: $5 per person (pay at bar)
Hosted by Joe Yang, owner of Wisconsin Tango
Come join us for a late afternoon tango social at a great downtown location!
All levels welcome - bring friends! Looking forward to seeing you all on the dance floor again - it's been too long!
Third Sunday Brunch Piano Solo feat. David Stoler
Cafe CODA1224 Williamson st.Madison, WI53703 Map
Dave Stoler is a native of Madison WI, and has formerly resided in New York City, Milwaukee and Miami. One of the busiest keyboardists in the area, Dave works with his own jazz trio and the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band. He performs regularly with his trio and quartet at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City. His recording, titled "Urban Legends" is available on cdbaby.com. Currently, he is preparing several upcoming recordings slated for release in 2018. He was a semifinalist in the Thelonious Monk Piano Competition, The American Jazz Piano Competition, and a finalist in the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition. He received a Master Of Music Degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Miami-Coral Gables, and has a Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. weblinks: www.facebook.com/davestolerkeys88/
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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