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
Bright Moments: Brennan Connors & Stray Passage
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Bright Moments Free Event: Daily Page Brennan Connors & Stray Passage has been pushing boundaries in jazz and improvised music in Madison for nearly a decade; stunning, delighting, enchanting, and sometimes shocking audiences with their focused musical communication and wide-ranging sonic emotional impact. The breadth of the group's palate ranges from austere minimalism to fery high energy music, all while maintaining a sense of narrative organization and compelling ensemble interplay throughout performances. The leader of the trio, saxophonist Brennan Connors, also plays with various experimental and world music groups in Madison including Samba Novistas, the Madison Choro Ensemble, and AMOEBAGEDDON. In addition, Brennan has worked on a regular basis with Hanah Jon Taylor as well as Madison institutions James Earl Tate and the late Charlie Brooks. Geof Brady plays drums and percussion for Stray Passage laying down strong grooves and textures. He is also adept on the theremin and on his homemade electronic sound devices. Geof plays with a vast number of area bands and musicians. Some highlights include Yid Vicious (for which he composed a musical score for the 1920 flm The Golem), Major Vistas, Hurt Albert, and is a founding member of the Sockrates Carnival of Sock Puppet Morals and Logic. Brian Grimm rounds out the trio playing cello and electric bass while utilizing ample efects to enhance the group's creative approach to sound and feel. He works as a composer, producer, and educator in addition to being an active performer. His other current bands include the Five Points Jazz Collective and Lovely Socialite. The band's frst album, entitled Emergence, was released in 2017 on the Italian label Setola di Maiale. It made Tone Madison Top 20 Madison records of 2017. Bandcamp: https://grimmusik.bandcamp.com/album/emergence SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/brennan-connors Interview with Tone Madison: https://www.tonemadison.com/articles/brennan-connors-stray-passage-embrace-the-absence-offormula Band facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/brennanconnorsandstraypassage Production: www.mmx608.com Sounds: Papa Scott
Cool School - Improvising Jazz Workshop (In-Person and Live-Stream)
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
'Cool School' is finally back to in-person at CODA (up to 12 students) and also live-streaming via Zoom. COVID-19 Precaution policies are in place. We will take your temperature at the doors. Masks are required. The sanitizing procedure will be applied between sets. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89734483817 Meeting ID: 897 3448 3817 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. Not ready to join the class? No worries! You can view the class in live-action right here on Facebook! Free Workshop! 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
Milonga Matinee Tango Social - Every Saturday
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 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!
Atimevu (7 PM) Tani Diakite and the Afrofunkstars (9 PM)
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
They are back! Get ready to dance! Atimevu -7 PM Tani Diakite & the Afrofunkstars - 9 PM $20/show. Get your ticket now! Atimevu: Atimevu Drum and Dance Ensemble is a Madison, WI based group that performs the traditional music and dances of Ghana. https://www.facebook.com/atimevudrumanddance/ Tani Diakite and the Afrofunkstars: Tani is a musical force who has inspired an entire community of artists. With his Kamale n'goni, a West African ancestor to the banjo, and his plaintive singing, he never fails to drop the deepest blues around. www.tanidiakite.com The event will also be live-streamed. Support live music, please donate to www.gofundme.com/f/keep-coda-alive Production: www.mmx608.com Sounds: Papa Scott
Bright Moments: Gerald Williams Band - Free Event!
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
From Gerald D. Williams: (Drums and Vocals) Come on out and hear the creator of the Jazz Fusion Trio XYZ Play some funk and straight-ahead, in hopes it will help you forget about the pandemic. Drummers have their way of making you Groove and move your body and forget with no trouble at all. Most know who I am from the mid-’90s at the Crystal Corner with the Tino Gonzalez Blues Band. I was a regular at Cafe Montmartre during their heyday with the XYZ Jazz Fusion Trio. Come out and hear my support from Joe Iaquinto, bass, and vocals. Bruce Wasserstrom on guitar and vocals. Hanah Jon Taylor, the owner may join in on saxophone and flute. We are looking to have a fun time. The Coda Club also has new renovations for safety From COVID-19. Production: www.mmx608.com Sounds: Papa Scott This event will also be live-streamed. Support live music, please donate to www.gofundme.com/f/keep-coda-alive
'Boss City': The Music of Wes Montgomery (Two Shows)
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
From the band 'Boss City': Celebrating the music of jazz guitar great, Wes Montgomery, exploring his early work with the Montgomery Brothers, as a leader/collaborator, and with arranger Creed Taylor. This is a humble dedication to the timeless “Boss Guitar” legend. Kelvin Kasper: Guitar Matthew Endres: Drums Nick Moran: Bass There are two shows, 7 & 9 PM. $20/show. Get your ticket today! Production: www.mmx608.com Sounds: Papa Scott This event will be live-streamed as usual. Support live music, pls donate to www.gofundme.com/f/keep-coda-alive
THE PAUL SILBERGLEIT TRIO - Two Shows, 7 & 9 PM
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
THE PAUL SILBERGLEIT TRIO On May 22, veteran Milwaukee jazz guitarist Paul Silbergleit returns to Café Coda for a special live-plus-Livestream event, bringing his trio featuring the awesome Clay Schaub on bass and Devin Drobka on drums. It will be a night of original music as well as fresh arrangements of standard repertoire (including some off-the-beaten-path gems), all delivered in this trio’s bold but tasty manner, at once creative, swingin’, and subtle! PAUL SILBERGLEIT Guitarist Paul Silbergleit is a longtime mainstay of the area jazz scene, as a leader of his own bands as well as a member of the revered supergroup We Six, among other stellar lineups. He has appeared with such notables as Benny Golson, Jack McDuff, Phil Woods, Richie Cole, Tierney Sutton, Melvin Rhyne, Brian Lynch, David Hazeltine, and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. His albums Silberglicity, My New Attitude, and January all feature his own highly regarded compositions and have been heard on the airwaves nationwide, while his brand new release The Hidden Standard shows off his arranging skills with a remarkable array of material reimagined for jazz sextet. A graduate of Oberlin College, he is currently on the faculty of the Milwaukee Jazz Institute. He has also authored numerous instructional books for Hal Leonard, including the monumental 25 Great Jazz Guitar Solos and the newly released Play Like Joe Pass. The event has two shows, 7 & 9 PM, $20/show. Tickets are on sale on Coda website. You can also enjoy live-stream from your home. To support the musicians, crew, and venue, please donate to www.gofundme.com/f/keep-coda-alive Sounds: Papa Scott Production: www.mmx608.com #saveourstages #livemusicmadisonwi #cafecodalivestream #livemusicvenues #cafecodamadison #livejazzmusic #jazztrio #paulsilbergleit #devindrobka #clayschaub See Less
Night of Improvisor featuring Hans Young Binter
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Night of Improvisor, hosted by Hanah Jon Taylor, brings you Hans Young Binter pianist. One show only. $20. Get your tickets today! Production: www.mmx608.com Sounds: Papa Scott This event will also be live-streamed. Support live music, please donate to www.gofundme.com/f/keep-coda-alive
Classical Guitar Night: Miles McConnell Solo Guitar Concert
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Thank you, Madison Classical Guitar Society, for the generous sponsorship for the series of concerts on 3/25, 4/29, and 5/27. Here is the last event of this series, featuring Miles McConnell. https://www.madisoncgs.org/ www.milesmcconnell.com Madison-based classical guitarist Miles McConnell is active as a soloist; he performs frequently in a variety of settings from concert halls and churches to bars and cafes. Miles’ music has taken him to Spain, the U.K., and around the U.S. His repertoire is diverse and reflects his musical interests and his travels. A typical solo performance by Miles will often feature Latin and Spanish music including some flamenco, Celtic music, arrangements of popular songs, music of Japan, and traditional Western classical repertoire. Miles’ recording of Bach, Copland, Falla, and Gershwin is entitled ‘S Wonderful, and is available as a CD and online through various digital platforms. Miles holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Donations are welcomed to support live music! Pls donate to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-coda-alive/ Audio Engineer - Papa Scott Video Production - Madison Music Experience http://mmx608.com/ These free events are in collaboration with MCGS and supported by Dane County Arts with additional funds from the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation, The Evjue Foundation, Inc., charitable arm of The Capital Times, the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation, and the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation. This project is also funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board." Photo by: Luis Armacanqui
Bright Moments: The Daniel Simmons Band
Cafe CODA
1224 Williamson st.
Madison, WI 53703 Map
Welcome to 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. FREE!! Five 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 Ralph Wade - Vocals Jack Peterson - Guitar and Vocals Andy Gray - Keyboard and Vocals Micah Buffat - Drums and Vocals 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/
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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