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I get a lot of satisfaction doing these stories every week, interviewing the many music, artistic, and entrepreneurial folks who make Madison one of the best small towns in America. But I am truly over-the-moon excited about this week’s subject, both for its potential to enhance our quality of life and even further elevate our… Read more

In case you haven’t realized this yet about our community, pretty much every cool and new thing that happens around here can be traced back to the energy and vision of a single individual. This very column you are reading was the brainchild of then-Editor of the Madison Courier, Maggie Hillery, back in 2018. Jeff… Read more

As a long time Madison resident (30 years now!) I’ve often wished there was more incentive for young people to stay in our community and make a life here. I know when my kids were getting out of college 20 years ago, it was pretty much a given that they would move away and build… Read more

The national historic landmark Eleutherian College building, located on the old “Paris Pike Road” about 10 miles northeast of Madison, was specially built for acoustic music performance. “It was the 1850’s, and there was no such thing as electric amplification or anything like that.” explains Jan Vetrhus, board member of the non-profit that owns and… Read more

One thing I’ll say about Madison and our vibrant music scene. It has a way of attracting experienced musicians who are looking for a great place to live and collaborate with other high quality players. Such is the case with recent arrival Dave Tuttle.  “I’m originally from the east,” explains Dave, “I grew up and… Read more

MadPaddle Resumes Weekend Music Mad Paddle Brewery is back open after a year-long dormancy, but the new owners are just as committed to live music, and creating the fun, convivial atmosphere we all came to appreciate back in the old MadPad glory days. As of right now you can count on music happening every Friday… Read more

Learning the Anatomy of a Song The beating heart of Indiana’s Music City is the consistent weekly live shows that happen’[ in our many bars and venues. But the soul of our music scene is the special events and moments that transpire around the periphery. Things like the House of Jane Songwriter Series. The little… Read more

Sweet dreams are made of cheese Living in a small town like we do in Madison offers many joys and advantages. The friendliness, the lack of traffic, the quality of life. Admittedly, we do lack some things they have in larger cities, like more shopping and restaurant choices. But those are small sacrifices I’m more… Read more