Concert Calendar

Upcoming Events

Friday, February 27, 2026

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Mike McDougal

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For Mike McDougal, performing is a way of life. The Arkansas-based folksinger and songwriter has been playing music publicly for more than 50 years. Mike grew up in Chicago and began playing cello at the age of ten. He switched to guitar in 1964, when the Beatles captured the world's imagination. He lived in Madison for a time while working at UW and blessed the Hog's stage many times solo and in a duo with Perry Baird as The Buzzards. Cutting his teeth on the Chicago folk scene of the 1970's alongside the likes of Steve Goodman and John Prine, McDougal has a repertoire from folk to jazz and country, including original songs to make you smile or shed a tear.
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Coord / Staff: Lisa / one volunteer needed, Send email to Jamie if you can volunteer.
Sound Tech: Jamie

Friday, March 6, 2026

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Michael Bell and Tsuzamen's Shmig Gig

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A quartet from the band Tsuzamen will present a Shmig gig as a follow-up to their rousing show last fall at the Wild Hog. Expect some fantastic klezmer and other lively music. The band will be Michael Bell on guitar, mandolin, banjo and vocals, Daniel Grabois on French horn, melodica and continuum fingerboard, Meg Lamm on violin and Alina Ploude on oboe.
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Coord / Staff: Coordinator needed One volunteer needed, Send email to Jamie if you can volunteer.
Sound Tech: Kim

Friday, March 13, 2026

7:30pm - 9:30pm

John Duggleby

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...Begorrah! For frequent Wild Hog performer John Duggleby, March Madness means unleashing his alter ego Paddy O'Chair for a Celtic onslaught. Join him for a Pre-Paddy's party of pub-style songs from Ireland, Scotland and elsewhere including his own pen. A soloist in name only, he is typically accompanied by guitar, mandolin, banjo, bodhran and the ethereal handpan. Kick-start your shillelagh and join him for a "shamrockin'" evening.
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Coord / Staff: Coordinator needed One volunteer needed, Send email to Jamie if you can volunteer.
Sound Tech: Jamie

Friday, March 20, 2026

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Sarah Fiske

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Sarah Fiske has been a campfire entertainer and sing-along host with her guitar since the mid-80s. Recent years have seen her on Make Music Madison stages in her neighborhood. She made her Hog debut last year with a fine show. Stemming from a family of music teachers in Maine, her tastes range from Cole Porter to Joni Mitchell, with a sprinkling of Kate Wolf and John Prine. She also volunteers at the Hog.
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Coord / Staff: Coordinator needed One volunteer needed, Send email to Jamie if you can volunteer.
Sound Tech: Jamie

Saturday, March 21, 2026

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Hootenanny Singalong

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Wild Hog and Yahara River join forces for a singalong playalong hootenanny. Free and open to the public, with donations accepted. Come on down with voices and stringed and other compatible instruments to share your favorite songs and the favorite songs of others.
Coord / Staff: Tom

Friday, March 27, 2026

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Strings to Roam

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Strings to Roam is excited to return to the Wild Hog in the Woods. Join them to hear their newest songs and some of their favorite traditional music to play. They are celebrating their seventh year together in 2026. You might notice some changes in their stage, but their enthusiasm and gratitude for bluegrass and their community are steady! They are Ilse Reed on fiddle and vocals, Buck Bethel on banjo and vocals, Colleen Robinson on bass and vocals, Stephanie Ramer on guitar and vocals and Emily Beebe on mandolin and vocals.
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Coord / Staff: Coordinator needed One volunteer needed, Send email to Jamie if you can volunteer.

Friday, April 3, 2026

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Eddie Ashe

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Eddie Ashe is a singer-songwriter from the suburbs of Chicago, and is excited to bring his show out on the road for the first time. His acoustically driven sound can be described as "stripped down folk", featuring a deep baritone voice with a surprising range. To date, Eddie has recorded and released twenty songs across several singles and short albums, including "Bread and Butter" (2023) and "Known to Ghost" (2024). His music blends Chicago and Nashville sounds while maintaining a vintage feel.

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Coord / Staff: Coordinator needed One volunteer needed, Send email to Jamie if you can volunteer.

Friday, April 10, 2026

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Leafy Greens

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The folk duo Leafy Greens, featuring Ben Doran on hammered dulcimer and vocals and Lisa Johnson on guitar, Autochord, bowed psaltery and vocals, return to the Hog for an evening of traditional, original and contemporary songs with vocal harmonies and instrumental tunes in the folk and Celtic genres.

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Coord / Staff: Coordinator needed One volunteer needed, Send email to Jamie if you can volunteer.

Friday, April 17, 2026

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Santiago Wells

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A fixture on the Madison open mic scene, Santiago doesn't stick to one genre for his original songs. He says, "I chase the greater song for myself" and hopes that others can relate to what he has to share. With a wonderful rich and smooth voice, he will captivate you as he sings songs based on his personal experiences. come and listen to this singer of the new generation adding his verse and voice to new songs with an acoustic guitar.
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Coord / Staff: Coordinator needed One volunteer needed, Send email to Jamie if you can volunteer.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Hootenanny Singalong

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Friday, April 24, 2026

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Andina and Rich

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Sandy Andina, (Chicago's singer and guitar-and-dulcimer slinging smart aleck) and Stephen Lee Rich, (Madison's friendly neighborhood yodeling cowboy) have blended their singing and playing into both humorous and heartfelt songs, providing enjoyment to audiences over the years after their first collaborations in the Chicago area.
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Coord / Staff: Coordinator needed One volunteer needed, Send email to Jamie if you can volunteer.

Friday, May 1, 2026

7:30pm - 9:30pm

February Sky

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What better way to start May than with February Sky! Traditional singer and Celtic guitarist Phil Cooper and singer/songwriter Susan Urban form this duo. They present old and new songs with vocal harmony, intricate instrumentation and thoughtful stagecraft. Phil plays guitar and cittern and Susan plays guitar, banjo, mountain dulcimer, hand percussion instruments and Native American flute. Their repertoire includes traditional tunes as well as songs written by Susan. Come hear them as they do their part to keep the folk tradition alive.
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Coord / Staff: Coordinator needed One volunteer needed, Send email to Jamie if you can volunteer.

Friday, May 8, 2026

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Dan & Faith Senie

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Award-winning , New England-based husband and wife singer/songwriting duo Daniel Senie and Faith Senie tap into dreams and everyday life in crafting their songs. Daniel plays guitar, banjo and harmonica and Faith plays mandolin, bass guitar, dulcimer and ukulele. They've graced the Hog stage a number of times and also did a streamed remote concert. We are pleased to welcome them back.
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Coord / Staff: Coordinator needed One volunteer needed, Send email to Jamie if you can volunteer.

Friday, May 15, 2026

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Chris Farell

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Chicago's Chris Farrell has an impressive resume. A veteran of Earl of Old Town singer-songwriter scene dating back to the days of John Prine and Steve Goodman; forty years on the faculty of the Old Town School of Folk Music; appearances in Nashville, New York City and Alexandria, Virginia. He presents finely crafted songs with solid finger-picking, beautiful melodies and rich harmonies. Expect ballads, satire, humor and social commentary. We welcome him back for an encore performance.
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Coord / Staff: Coordinator needed One volunteer needed, Send email to Jamie if you can volunteer.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

All day

Closed for the summer

Category: Wild Hog in the Woods presents
We are closed for the summer so that we can enjoy the summer's music festivals and family vacations.

We reopen on Friday, September 11th for our 48th season.

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