Blog: Dane101 | The Collaborative Blog for Madison, Wisconsin

By early estimates, Forward Music Festival appears to be a success. The two-day festival kicked off yesterday evening at multiple venues around Madison. In its first year, the festival is loosely modeled after the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Tex. The entertainment started early for a work night, with Bob Mould's performance at the Majestic at 6 p.m. Still, the crowd started to gather as members of Box Social opened. By the time Mould took the stage, the venue was filled. [...]