MyStage Daily Music Brief

Thursday, April 23, 2026
281 items scanned across 53 sources · Top 25 curated
1 WI Local Isthmus
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Ratboys, Adam Greuel, Bizhiki, Humbird to headline 2026 Marquette Waterfront Festival

Ratboys, Adam Greuel, Bizhiki, and Humbird will headline the 37th annual Marquette Waterfront Festival, set to open the summer festival season on Madison's east side in 2026.

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2 Reddit r/appleton
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First 50 Mile of Music

The First 50 Mile of Music festival is approaching, and fans are excited to see performances by The Braymores, Easy Honey, The Back Alley, and Ladybird.

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6 Reddit r/indieheads
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[FRESH ALBUM] Butch Jenny (Xiu Xiu) - BUTCH JENNY #1

Xiu Xiu's Butch Jenny debuts at number one on the indie charts, marking the band's latest release as a commercial success. The album's performance is attributed to its strong online presence, with fans and critics alike praising the band's unique sound.

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7 WI Local Shepherd Express
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Lemon Twigs’ Rock-Pop Infusion

Lemon Twigs will release their sixth album, Look for Your Mind!, in May. The band will perform at Turner Hall on April 30.

8 WI Local La Crosse Tribune
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BBQ bigwigs coming to Paoli for festival headlined by 'Top Chef' star

"Top Chef" star Michelle Wallace is set to headline a barbecue festival at Seven Acre Dairy Company in Paoli, Wisconsin, this fall. The event is the dairy company's first-time barbecue event.

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9 WI Local Journal Times (Racine)
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Racine Theatre Guild announce dates for open auditions

Racine Theatre Guild will hold open auditions for its Signature Spotlight concert, "I Remember it Well: The Music of Lerner and Loewe," on April 25 and 26.

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10 Music Press Bandcamp Daily
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Fat Ray & Raphy, “Santa Rosa”

Rapper Fat Ray releases new LP "Santa Rosa," featuring thrillingly direct rap songs with hidden pearls of knowledge.

11 Music Press American Songwriter
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You Asked, We Checked: Did Willie Nelson Really Write “On the Road Again” on an Airplane Barf Bag?

Willie Nelson wrote "On the Road Again" on a barf bag, according to a fact-checking investigation by American Songwriter magazine.

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12 WI Local Journal Times (Racine)
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Music of fairytales to be played at the Racine Theatre Guild

The Racine Theatre Guild will present a concert featuring music from fairytales as part of its Signature Spotlight series. The event will take place at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave. The concert is part of the theatre guild's series, which showcases local talent.

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17 Music Press American Songwriter
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On This Day in 2013, We Said Goodbye to the Folk Singer Forever Immortalized in Woodstock History (Thanks to a Traffic Jam)

Richie Havens, a folk-blues singer who achieved icon status after opening Woodstock, died 13 years ago today at age 72.

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18 Music Press No Depression
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ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Goodbye Blues,’ Kiki Cavazos’ Stories and Voice Are Timeless

Kiki Cavazos' new album "Goodbye Blues" has been released via Jalopy Records, featuring timeless storytelling and a distinctive voice. The album follows Cavazos' previous independent sets, including "Early Mountain Songs". Her voice is notable for evoking a sense of hard-won wisdom.

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19 Music Press Bandcamp Daily
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Jimmy Scott, “Falling In Love Is Wonderful (2026 Remaster)”

Jimmy Scott's album "Falling In Love Is Wonderful" has been reissued in a 2026 remaster, marking a crucial reissue of a key album by the unjustly overlooked jazz vocalist.

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20 Music Press The Boot
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Aaron Watson Fact Checks Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas'

Country singer Aaron Watson fact checks Ella Langley's song "Choosin' Texas," questioning its geography in a humorous exchange.

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21 Reddit r/folk
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“Shady Grove” , a beautiful Appalachian ballad; fingerpicking guitar & vocals

A beautiful Appalachian ballad titled "Shady Grove" has been shared on the r/folk community, featuring fingerpicking guitar and vocals.

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23 Reddit r/folk
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Would really appreciate feedback on this folk track I’m working on

Folk singer-songwriter seeks feedback on new track with added instrumentation, released on online music forum. The artist has recorded a song with strings, bass, synth, and piano in a warmer, more contemporary style.

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25 WI Local Isthmus
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Madison’s police monitor office threatens legal action against the city

Madison's police monitor office is threatening legal action against the city due to ongoing tensions between the office and city hall, despite the recent appointment of an independent monitor.

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