From the Past: Union Underground

The Union Underground on the cover of Maximum Ink June 2001
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INTERVIEWS & ARTICLES:


The Charlatans UK join forces with Ride for a North America tour
The Charlatans UK and Ride
Two legendary bands co-headline the Majestic Theater, Madison WI February 8th
Posted: Monday, January 16, 2023 at 9:51 AM
By John Noyd
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Bobby Weir and the Wolf Brothers
Bobby Weir and the Wolf Brothers featuring the Wolfpack
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Ace February 28th at Madison's The Sylvee
Posted: Friday, January 13, 2023 at 10:05 AM
By John Noyd
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VIDEO PODCAST: Cars, Coaching & Country: Q&A with Singer-Songwriter Jackson Taylor as His Music Hits a High Note
MAXIMUM INK MUSIC MAGAZINE'S VIDEO PODCAST HOSTED BY TERI BARR
Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 6:07 PM
By Teri Barr
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VIDEO PODCAST:  The Jimmys Winter Tour. Q&A with band leader Jimmy Voegeli; plus stories from the road (& the farm)!
MAXIMUM INK MUSIC MAGAZINE'S VIDEO PODCAST HOSTED BY TERI BARR
Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 4:32 PM
By Teri Barr
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VIDEO PODCAST: Growing Up a Nielsen: Q&A + Stories from Rockford-based Musician Miles Nielsen of The Rusted Hearts
MAXIMUM INK MUSIC MAGAZINE'S VIDEO PODCAST HOSTED BY TERI BARR
Posted: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 6:27 PM
By Teri Barr
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Tim Baker
Tim Baker
Hey Rosetta!'s Tim Baker brings The Festival to Madison
Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM
By John Noyd
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OJ clearing out the dance floor - photo by Tony Mueller Phine Art Photography
Superorganism
Live at The Majestic Theatre
Posted: Monday, October 24, 2022 at 10:51 PM
By Tony Mueller
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VIDEO PODCAST: On with the Ride: Q&A with Eclectic Alt-Rocker Dusty Bo as his National Tour Hits its Stride
MAXIMUM INK MUSIC MAGAZINE'S VIDEO PODCAST HOSTED BY TERI BARR
Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 10:02 PM
By Teri Barr
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VIDEO PODCAST:  Inspired by Family to Make Music: Q & A with Holland Zander & Dana Buck of The Sensations
MAXIMUM INK MUSIC MAGAZINE'S VIDEO PODCAST HOSTED BY TERI BARR
Posted: Monday, October 10, 2022 at 8:19 PM
By Teri Barr
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VIDEO PODCAST:  “This Band has No Past. How Cheap Trick became Cheap Trick.” Q & A with Author Brian Kramp about His New Book
MAXIMUM INK MUSIC MAGAZINE'S VIDEO PODCAST HOSTED BY TERI BARR
Posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 3:46 PM
By Teri Barr
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MONTHLY COLUMNS


Letter To The People
Commentary by the Publisher
Posted: Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 9:48 AM
By Rökker
Read This Month's Column

Rock Star Death Notices
Posted: Monday, July 19, 2021 at 1:22 PM
Find out who kicked the bucket this month!
Read This Month's Column

Slipped Discs
Discs you may have missed by John Noyd
Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 9:05 AM
Read This Month's Column

Eclectic Vibes
By Andrew Frey
Show Previews and Reviews plus Micro-Reviews
Posted: Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 6:25 PM
Read This Month's Column

De Wook Tour
Interviews & photos
Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 7:43 AM
By De Wook
Read The Latest Post


BOOK REVIEWS


Fleetwood Mac in Chicago: The Legendary Chess Blues Session - January 4, 1969
Author: Robert Schaffner & Jeff Lowenthal
Book Review by Bruce Alexander & Michael Sherer
Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 9:39 PM

ROCK MONSTER: MY LIFE WITH JOE WALSH
Author: Kristin Casey
Book Review by Tommy Rage
Posted: Friday, February 19, 2021 at 9:42 AM

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CD/DVD REVIEWS:


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Barefoot On Diamond Road
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Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:14 PM

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SHOW REVIEWS:


Nikki Lane
Nikki Lane with Jamie Wyatt
Review by John Noyd
Posted: Friday, December 23, 2022 at 10:08 AM

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt
An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt
Review by John Noyd
Posted: Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:33 AM

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