By Pat Logterman

Some of you may recall that after several years of playing every Wednesday evening at Ken’s Bar the Cork ‘n Bottle String Band was forced to embark on the “Homeless Tour” when Ken’s was sold and closed for remodeling (a project that inexplicably continues to this day). The group played at a series of venues before settling into a weekly spot at the UW Memorial Union Rathskeller and Terrace which lasted until this past summer when the Union reduced the groups appearances to once per month.

This change has prompted the group to add shows at local venues and in October we will be trying out Madison’s newest addition to the music scene, The Frequency at 121 W. Main Street. This location has been a few different venues over the past few years but is probably best remembered as The Slipper Club. As of this writing we have not been told if we will have access to the old costumes used at The Slipper Club burlesque shows but we hope to spice up our show one way or another.

The Frequency is a small venue and reminds us of our times at Ken’s Bar although not quite that small and without the cigarette smoke. There is a bar in the front room and the club opens up in the back where the stage is located. The venue takes the cover charge at the entrance to the back room so the merely curious can sit at the front bar and down shots of schnapps while they wrestle with the decision to plunk down $3 to see a 6 piece acoustic string band.

As this is a new venue for us we would appreciate everybody helping us to get the word out on the street. Please forward this email to interested parties or start a blog or just stand on the street and mumble about it to yourself. Untold rewards await you.

Saturday, September 27, 7:30 - Stoughton Opera House with The Lonesome Aces

Thursday, October 2, 6:00-8:00 - The Frequency, 121 W. Main St. $3 cover charge
Thursday, October 16, 6:00-8:00 - The Frequency, 121 W. Main St. $3 cover charge

Thursday, October 30, 6:00-8:00 - UW Memorial Union Terrace/Rathskellar

Thank you for your attention. Don’t ever forget that we love you but if you feel the need to spout off you can reach the band at bignew@bignew.com