what is it?
WHAT:
Audience and performer coexist in an intimate and integrated space with as little separating instruments and ears as possible. No stage. Stripped down. Pure music love. Like having the performance in your living room (except, in this case, a sh*tty barn).
WHO:
We strive for a varied selection of emerging artists from a number of genres. If you’re a band or performer and interested in being a part of the Shitty Barn Sessions, holler here.
WHERE:
506 E. Madison St.
Spring Green, WI
Just a short, scenic drive from Madison; Spring Green is nestled in the inspirational hills of southwest Wisconsin.
All performances are pre-ticketed. BUT if you aren’t a lucky audience member, never fear! All performances will be streamed live. A few songs will be taped for posterity and put up HERE for your viewing pleasure.
WHEN:
Spring. Summer. Fall.
Start at 6 with a hot grill, associated condiments, and paper plates (BYO grillables).
You will be provided with a cup and Furthermore Beer with which to fill it.
MUSIC FROM 7 - 9pm.
You will have a guaranteed spot on The Sh*tty Barn concrete floor. There is limited seating, but plenty of floor space. BYO lawnchair or blanket if you prefer to keep your jeans clean.
All performances will be taped and archived.
This is a family-friendly event. 6yrs +.
HOW:
Each performance is pre-ticketed with a limited number of “seats” available. You can buy your tickets online for each event HERE.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
There will be 4 Sessions in the Summer of 2010 (maybe 5, if the stars align properly). Join our mailing list to keep up-to-date with the latest list of upcoming performances and news from The Sh*tty Barn.
Session No. 1: June 16th with Josh Harty
Session No. 2: July 21st with Drew Peterson
Session No. 3: August 18th with Meridene
Session No. 4: September 22nd with Communist Daughter
Session No. 5: October 13th with The Pines
Archives
CURRENT SHOW:
The Shitty Barn Sessions is thrilled to present Minneapolis's Communist Daughter for Session No. 4!
Voted "Best Band in the Twin Cities" by Twin Cities Metromix and gaining critical acclaim throughout the midwest for their album, Soundtrack To The End, Communist Daughter is certain to unsh*tty the sh*ttiest of barns.
"Fragile, daydreaming harmonies. Swirling synths that spin and spin until they fall down dizzy. Steady-galloping drums that coolly pass you by. These Midwestern boys have wrapped them all up into rip-your-heart out ballads about getting older but not necessarily happier – songs that capture the old joy of classic records and do-nothing days, and the ache of knowing they're mostly gone. Yes, there's a good kind of sadness, and this is what it sounds like."
-Melissa Maerz, Rolling Stone Magazine
Listen to Communist Daughter HERE, learn more about them HERE and catch them in action HERE.
AND THIS TIME, leave your grillables at home! Madison's Underground Food Collective will be hijacking the grill and providing all the food for the event. BYO appetite!
TICKETS = $10.00
DATE = Sep 22, 2010
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