Swing Night w/ Jumptown (back room) - $10
Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor flurries nor gloom of night stays these dancers from Jumptown's weekly Wednesday Social at Cafe Coda (in the back room)!
New to Swing dancing? No problem!
There's a beginner-friendly 6-count Lindy lesson at 7:30 pm!
Then stay for the social and a flurry of dancing with your cool new moves!
We'll be here 'til 10:00!
There is no online pay for this event. Please pay Jumptown when you arrive.
(Please purchase $10 class fee upon arrival at the rear studio of coda.)
CODA Karaoke Wednesdays
Indulge in some well-deserved relaxation after a hectic day – you've earned it! Enter CODA Soul Karaoke, your ticket to midweek bliss! 🎤
Join us every Wednesday evening at 8 PM for this FREE event.
Whether you're looking to sip cocktails with friends or release some stress with your co-workers, Wednesday nights are now dedicated to your moment in the spotlight and unwinding in style.
Come by yourself or with your friends for a memorable evening!
Door opens at 5 pm.
Free event!
Paul Filipowicz Blues Night
Don’t miss a high-energy night of live blues at Cafe Coda featuring Paul Filipowicz. Known for his powerful performances, soulful guitar lines, and deep blues grooves, this is a show built for true blues lovers and live music fans alike.
Thursday, April 23
7:00 PM
Cafe Coda
1224 Williamson St., Madison
Cover: $15
Arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in for an electrifying blues night at one of Madison’s most respected live music venues.
Don’t miss a high-energy night of live blues at Cafe Coda featuring Paul Filipowicz. Known for his powerful performances, soulful guitar lines, and deep blues grooves, this is a show built for true blues lovers and live music fans alike.
Thursday, April 23
7:00 PM
Cafe Coda
1224 Williamson St., Madison
Cover: $15
Arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in for an electrifying blues night at one of Madison’s most respected live music venues.
Tani Diakite & Afrofunkstars - Every Last Friday | $15 Online & $20 Door
Every last Friday, we bring Tani Diakite & the AfroFunkstars to Coda for a TGIF treat!
Tani is a musical force who has inspired an entire community of artists. With his Kamale n'goni, a West African ancestor to the banjo, and his plaintive singing, he never fails to drop the deepest blues around.
Over the years, watching Tani and the Afrofunkstars perform has been a treat for many. You never know what's going to happen or who will show up to play along with Tani and the band. Tani has been able to capture several performances over the years.
https://tanidiakite.bandcamp.c......
Production: Cafe CODA 🎼
Time: 7 PM
Tickets: $15 (online) $20 (door)
**Please check our FB page for announcements and cancellations.
Every last Friday, we bring Tani Diakite & the AfroFunkstars to Coda for a TGIF treat!
Tani is a musical force who has inspired an entire community of artists. With his Kamale n'goni, a West African ancestor to the banjo, and his plaintive singing, he never fails to drop the deepest blues around.
Over the years, watching Tani and the Afrofunkstars perform has been a treat for many. You never know what's going to happen or who will show up to play along with Tani and the band. Tani has been able to capture several performances over the years.
https://tanidiakite.bandcamp.c......
Production: Cafe CODA 🎼
Time: 7 PM
Tickets: $15 (online) $20 (door)
**Please check our FB page for announcements and cancellations.
#tanidiakite #afrofunstars #westafricanmusic #CafeCoda #Madison #LiveMusic #worldmusic
AfroVIBE Soiree - DJ Dance Party (Every Last Friday)
Madison, come show off your style @afrovibesoiree
🗓️Every LAST FRIDAY of the month
⏰ 10pm - 2am
📍 Cafe coda | 1224 Williamson St
🎟️ https://cafecoda.club
Music by @djlyriks @dj_eazy_e @afrovibe_entertainment @kashka_karabom
21+ EVENT
Dress to impress!
$15 Early Bird tickets (Limited Quantity)
$20 General (online or at the door)
Ladies get in for free before 11 PM
Madison, come show off your style @afrovibesoiree
🗓️Every LAST FRIDAY of the month
⏰ 10pm - 2am
📍 Cafe coda | 1224 Williamson St
Music by @djlyriks @dj_eazy_e @afrovibe_entertainment @kashka_karabom
21+ EVENT
Dress to impress!
$15 Early Bird tickets (Limited Quantity)
$20 General (online or at the door)
Ladies get in for free before 11 PM
#LastFridayDJDance #AfroVibeDJDance #DJLyriks #DJBEATZ #DJEazyE #FridayNightDanceAfrobeats #Afrobeats
Madison, come show off your style @afrovibesoiree
Every LAST FRIDAY of the month
10pm - 2am
Cafe coda | 1224 Williamson St
Music by @djlyriks @dj_eazy_e @afrovibe_entertainment @kashka_karabom
21+ EVENT
Dress to impress!
$15 Early Bird tickets (Limited Quantity)
$20 General (online or at the door)
Ladies get in for free before 11 PM
COOL SCHOOL
Many kids of a certain socioeconomic condition cannot ascertain the difference by sight or sound between a guitar and a violin, or a flute and a trumpet. They often don’t have a musical experience in school because they’ve never engaged with a musical instrument. We recognize that many kids in less fortunate social economic conditions may not have had breakfast that day, which can cause behavior that requires extra attention. If these children don’t have a mentor to take the time, they may not have an opportunity for a musical experience. A young person can come to Cool School if they have an instrument or not, knows how to read music or not, and whether their behavior is cool or not.
Cool School returns this Saturday!!
We welcome students:
10-13 Years Old at 10 - 11:00 AM;
13 - 18 years old at 11:30 - 1:00 PM.
All abilities are welcome! If you don't have an instrument, we can provide.
For registration info, email: cafecodamadison@gmail.com
Free weekly event. Monetary or musical instrument donations are welcome!
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Support our youth music education, donate at Go Fund Me:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/9cd2c-keep-coda-alive
Roscoe Mitchell Trio
Event Details:
Saturday 4/25/26
8PM Showtime
$25 Cover
1224 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703
About the Artist:
Roscoe Mitchell is an internationally renowned musician, and composer. His virtuosic resurrection of
overlooked woodwind instruments spanning extreme registers, visionary solo performances, and assertion of a
hybrid compositional/improvisational paradigm have placed him at the forefront of contemporary music. Mr.
Mitchell is a founding member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago, the Association for the Advancement of
Creative Musicians (AACM), and the Trio Space. He is also distinguished as the founder of the Creative Arts
Collective, The Roscoe Mitchell Sextet & Quartet, The Roscoe Mitchell Art Ensemble, The Sound Ensemble,
The New Chamber Ensemble, and the Note Factory. He is also Emeritus Darius Milhaud Distinguished Chair
of Composition at Mills College (California) where he taught from 2007 to 2018.
In 2024 he was elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters Department of Music. In 2025
received the inaugural Vanguard Award from Chamber Music America. Additionally in 2025, he was honored
by the Jazz Foundation of America in the inaugural cohort of the Jazz Legacies Fellowship.
His instrumental expertise includes the gamut of the saxophone and recorder families, clarinets, flute, piccolo,
and the transverse flute in addition to his elaborate invention, the Percussion Cage. His oeuvre boasts hundreds
of albums. His vast discography includes “Sound” (1966, 5-star review in DownBeat Magazine), “People in
Sorrow” (1969, with the AEOC), “Nonaah” (1977, DownBeat Magazine Record of the Year), “Bells for the
South Side” (2017, featured as one of the NYTimes's best jazz albums of the year) and “Discussions”
(distinguished on the NYTimes's list of 2017's best classical albums).
Mitchell’s honors include the 2020 NEA Jazz Master Fellowship, the United States Artist Award (2019),
ASCAP Founders Award (2018), Multiple Reeds Player of the Year: Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards
(2023 & 2018), Album Art of the Year: Jazz Journalists Association (2024), Doris Duke Artist Award and
Audience Development Fund (2014), a CMA Presenting Jazz grant (2010), Golden Ear Award, Deep Listening
Institute (2009), The Shifting Foundation Grant, Meet the Composer, and the John Cage Award for Music-
Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts, Inc.
Mitchell’s works are frequently presented by orchestras and ensembles worldwide. Most recently, He has
completed several commissions including “CARDS In 3D Colors” for Violin & Piano (Kate Stenberg & Sarah
Cahill commission) 2020; Mutable Music commissions: “Sustain and Run” for Orchestra and Solo
Improvisors 2020, two pieces of a three-song cycle of Bob Kaufman poems: “To My Son Parker, Asleep in
the Next Room” 2020 and “WHO HAS SEEN THE WIND?” 2020 For Baritone and Piano (the third piece will
be based on the Kaufman poem “Scene in a Third Eye”); Creative Arts Collective commissions funded by
New Music USA: “CARDS: The Detroit Deck” 2020, “CARDS: 11-11-2020” 2020 and “CARDS: The Maple
just turned Red”2020; Commissions for the Metropolis Ensemble (combined ensembles of Immanuel Wilkins
Quartet and The Ruckus Ensemble): “LADY MOON” 2021 for the Ruckus Ensemble on Baroque Instruments,
“O’CAYZ CORRAL Part Two” 2020 for the Immanuel Wilkins Quartet on modern instruments, “Metropolis
At 440 Oakwood Drive” 2020 for the combined Metropolis Ensemble. Additionally, he celebrated two
anniversaries this decade: the AACM's 60 years in 2025, and the Art Ensemble of Chicago's fifty years in
2019.
Active as a visual artist since 1963, with a hiatus in the 1970s and '80s when he concentrated on musical
composition, Mitchell was afforded time off-road during the pandemic, in which he began painting very
avidly, resulting in a large body of intricately composed, jubilantly colorful, playful works. His recent
canvases—including a series of compositionally complex four-by-four foot works—as well as the earliest of
his paintings were featured in The Keeper of the Code: Paintings 1963-2022, a retrospective exhibition
mounted early in 2023 at Corbett vs. Dempsey gallery in Chicago, Illinois. This was Mitchell's first solo show,
and it was accompanied by a 140-page catalog. Mitchell had his second solo exhibition from June 15 to July
27, 2024 at The Pit gallery in Los Angeles, California. His most recent solo exhibition opened during Chinati
Weekend in Marfa Texas (October 2025), and ran until March 2026 at Maintenant Gallery.
Event Details:
Saturday 4/25/26
8PM Showtime
$25 Cover
1224 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703
Roscoe Mitchell is an internationally renowned musician, and composer. His virtuosic resurrection of
overlooked woodwind instruments spanning extreme registers, visionary solo performances, and assertion of a
hybrid compositional/improvisational paradigm have placed him at the forefront of contemporary music. Mr.
Mitchell is a founding member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago, the Association for the Advancement of
Creative Musicians (AACM), and the Trio Space. He is also distinguished as the founder of the Creative Arts
Collective, The Roscoe Mitchell Sextet & Quartet, The Roscoe Mitchell Art Ensemble, The Sound Ensemble,
The New Chamber Ensemble, and the Note Factory. He is also Emeritus Darius Milhaud Distinguished Chair
of Composition at Mills College (California) where he taught from 2007 to 2018.
In 2024 he was elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters Department of Music. In 2025
received the inaugural Vanguard Award from Chamber Music America. Additionally in 2025, he was honored
by the Jazz Foundation of America in the inaugural cohort of the Jazz Legacies Fellowship.
His instrumental expertise includes the gamut of the saxophone and recorder families, clarinets, flute, piccolo,
and the transverse flute in addition to his elaborate invention, the Percussion Cage. His oeuvre boasts hundreds
of albums. His vast discography includes “Sound” (1966, 5-star review in DownBeat Magazine), “People in
Sorrow” (1969, with the AEOC), “Nonaah” (1977, DownBeat Magazine Record of the Year), “Bells for the
South Side” (2017, featured as one of the NYTimes's best jazz albums of the year) and “Discussions”
(distinguished on the NYTimes's list of 2017's best classical albums).
Mitchell’s honors include the 2020 NEA Jazz Master Fellowship, the United States Artist Award (2019),
ASCAP Founders Award (2018), Multiple Reeds Player of the Year: Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards
(2023 & 2018), Album Art of the Year: Jazz Journalists Association (2024), Doris Duke Artist Award and
Audience Development Fund (2014), a CMA Presenting Jazz grant (2010), Golden Ear Award, Deep Listening
Institute (2009), The Shifting Foundation Grant, Meet the Composer, and the John Cage Award for Music-
Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts, Inc.
Mitchell’s works are frequently presented by orchestras and ensembles worldwide. Most recently, He has
completed several commissions including “CARDS In 3D Colors” for Violin & Piano (Kate Stenberg & Sarah
Cahill commission) 2020; Mutable Music commissions: “Sustain and Run” for Orchestra and Solo
Improvisors 2020, two pieces of a three-song cycle of Bob Kaufman poems: “To My Son Parker, Asleep in
the Next Room” 2020 and “WHO HAS SEEN THE WIND?” 2020 For Baritone and Piano (the third piece will
be based on the Kaufman poem “Scene in a Third Eye”); Creative Arts Collective commissions funded by
New Music USA: “CARDS: The Detroit Deck” 2020, “CARDS: 11-11-2020” 2020 and “CARDS: The Maple
just turned Red”2020; Commissions for the Metropolis Ensemble (combined ensembles of Immanuel Wilkins
Quartet and The Ruckus Ensemble): “LADY MOON” 2021 for the Ruckus Ensemble on Baroque Instruments,
“O’CAYZ CORRAL Part Two” 2020 for the Immanuel Wilkins Quartet on modern instruments, “Metropolis
At 440 Oakwood Drive” 2020 for the combined Metropolis Ensemble. Additionally, he celebrated two
anniversaries this decade: the AACM's 60 years in 2025, and the Art Ensemble of Chicago's fifty years in
2019.
Active as a visual artist since 1963, with a hiatus in the 1970s and '80s when he concentrated on musical
composition, Mitchell was afforded time off-road during the pandemic, in which he began painting very
avidly, resulting in a large body of intricately composed, jubilantly colorful, playful works. His recent
canvases—including a series of compositionally complex four-by-four foot works—as well as the earliest of
his paintings were featured in The Keeper of the Code: Paintings 1963-2022, a retrospective exhibition
mounted early in 2023 at Corbett vs. Dempsey gallery in Chicago, Illinois. This was Mitchell's first solo show,
and it was accompanied by a 140-page catalog. Mitchell had his second solo exhibition from June 15 to July
27, 2024 at The Pit gallery in Los Angeles, California. His most recent solo exhibition opened during Chinati
Weekend in Marfa Texas (October 2025), and ran until March 2026 at Maintenant Gallery.
Ace The DJ - Birthday Bash
Join us April 25, 2026 for the Y2K Throwback Bday Bash 3.0 — a night of classic 2000s hits, nostalgic vibes, and nonstop celebration.
**Throwback attire is highly encouraged, including iconic Y2K fashion, nostalgic clothing brands, and classic throwback jerseys.
Let’s celebrate in style!
Details:
4/25/26
11PM
$10
Cover
21+
Join us April 25, 2026 for the Y2K Throwback Bday Bash 3.0 — a night of classic 2000s hits, nostalgic vibes, and nonstop celebration.
**Throwback attire is highly encouraged, including iconic Y2K fashion, nostalgic clothing brands, and classic throwback jerseys.
Let’s celebrate in style!
Details:
4/25/26
11PM
$10
Cover
21+
Swing Night w/ Jumptown (back room) - $10
Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor flurries nor gloom of night stays these dancers from Jumptown's weekly Wednesday Social at Cafe Coda (in the back room)!
New to Swing dancing? No problem!
There's a beginner-friendly 6-count Lindy lesson at 7:30 pm!
Then stay for the social and a flurry of dancing with your cool new moves!
We'll be here 'til 10:00!
There is no online pay for this event. Please pay Jumptown when you arrive.
(Please purchase $10 class fee upon arrival at the rear studio of coda.)
CODA Karaoke Wednesdays
Indulge in some well-deserved relaxation after a hectic day – you've earned it! Enter CODA Soul Karaoke, your ticket to midweek bliss! 🎤
Join us every Wednesday evening at 8 PM for this FREE event.
Whether you're looking to sip cocktails with friends or release some stress with your co-workers, Wednesday nights are now dedicated to your moment in the spotlight and unwinding in style.
Come by yourself or with your friends for a memorable evening!
Door opens at 5 pm.
Free event!
John Cristenson Trio
John Christensen Trio
📍 Cafe CODA | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 7PM
💵 $15 Ticket
Join us for an evening of refined, feel-good jazz with the John Christensen Trio.
Known for their tight interplay and expressive sound, the trio blends classic jazz sensibilities with a fresh, modern touch. Expect warm tones, smooth grooves, and inspired improvisation that creates an intimate, laid-back listening experience.
Whether you’re winding down your day or leaning into a night of live music, this is the perfect setting to relax, connect, and enjoy jazz done right.
John Christensen Trio
📍 Cafe CODA | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 7PM
💵 $15 Ticket
Join us for an evening of refined, feel-good jazz with the John Christensen Trio.
Known for their tight interplay and expressive sound, the trio blends classic jazz sensibilities with a fresh, modern touch. Expect warm tones, smooth grooves, and inspired improvisation that creates an intimate, laid-back listening experience.
Whether you’re winding down your day or leaning into a night of live music, this is the perfect setting to relax, connect, and enjoy jazz done right.
Doug White Quartet – $15
Join us for an evening of dynamic, conversation-driven jazz with the Doug White Quartet live at CODA on May 1st.
Known for their fresh interpretations of modern jazz, the quartet weaves together influences of funk, rock, and Latin into a sound that feels both familiar and newly alive. Each set unfolds like a musical dialogue — expressive, spontaneous, and full of energy — where no two performances are exactly the same.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, this is the perfect way to experience live jazz that moves, grooves, and keeps you engaged from start to finish.
🎶 Friday, May 1
🕖 Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $15 Cover
Join us for an evening of dynamic, conversation-driven jazz with the Doug White Quartet live at CODA on May 1st.
Known for their fresh interpretations of modern jazz, the quartet weaves together influences of funk, rock, and Latin into a sound that feels both familiar and newly alive. Each set unfolds like a musical dialogue — expressive, spontaneous, and full of energy — where no two performances are exactly the same.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, this is the perfect way to experience live jazz that moves, grooves, and keeps you engaged from start to finish.
🎶 Friday, May 1
🕖 Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $15 Cover
Join us for an evening of dynamic, conversation-driven jazz with the Doug White Quartet live at CODA on May 1st.
Known for their fresh interpretations of modern jazz, the quartet weaves together influences of funk, rock, and Latin into a sound that feels both familiar and newly alive. Each set unfolds like a musical dialogue that's expressive, spontaneous, and full of energy, where no two performances are exactly the same.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, this is the perfect way to experience live jazz that moves, grooves, and keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Shameless After Dark - DJ Shameless
Shameless After Dark | DJ Shameless
Step into a late-night escape where rhythm, atmosphere, and movement take over. DJ Shameless is bringing a carefully curated set designed for deep grooves and elevated vibes.
Expect a night shaped by bold selections, seamless transitions, and the kind of magnetic energy that turns a party into a scene.
Whether you come to move, mingle, or lose yourself in the music, this is where your night gets interesting.
🌙 Friday, May 1
🕚 11PM
🎟 $10 Cover
Stay late. Get shameless.
Adem Tesfaye
Step into an evening of rich, expressive sound with Adem Tesfaye live at CODA on May 2nd.
Blending deep musicality with a captivating stage presence, Adem brings a sound that feels both grounded and exploratory with the kind of performance that pulls you in and keeps you there.
Whether you’re drawn to intricate melodies, soulful improvisation, or simply the feeling of live music done right, this is a night designed to be experienced, not just heard.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, you’ll have double the chance to catch this special performance.
🎶 Saturday, May 2
🕖 Two Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $25 Cover
Step into an evening of rich, expressive sound with Adem Tesfaye live at CODA on May 2nd.
Blending deep musicality with a captivating stage presence, Adem brings a sound that feels both grounded and exploratory with the kind of performance that pulls you in and keeps you there.
Whether you’re drawn to intricate melodies, soulful improvisation, or simply the feeling of live music done right, this is a night designed to be experienced, not just heard.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, you’ll have double the chance to catch this special performance.
🎶 Saturday, May 2
🕖 Two Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $25 Cover
Step into an evening of rich, expressive sound with Adem Tesfaye live at CODA on May 2nd.
Blending deep musicality with a captivating stage presence, Adem brings a sound that feels both grounded and exploratory with the kind of performance that pulls you in and keeps you there.
Whether you’re drawn to intricate melodies, soulful improvisation, or simply the feeling of live music done right, this is a night designed to be experienced, not just heard.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, you’ll have double the chance to catch this special performance.
🎶 Saturday, May 2
🕖 Two Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $25 Cover
Paul Silbergleit Trio
PAUL SILBERGLEIT TRIO - CD RELEASE PARTY
The long-running Milwaukee-based trio of guitarist Paul Silbergleit, bassist Clay Schaub, and drummer Devin Drobka—seasoned jazzers who together are a swingin’, songful, and creative force—comes to Café Coda to celebrate the release of their first album as a unit, The Stillness of July (Calligram Records)! As with so many of their shows, the music includes original compositions as well as innovative new renditions of great tunes, both familiar and off the beaten path.
🎶 Friday, May 8
🕖 Shows at 5pm - 8PM
🎟️ $15 Cover
PAUL SILBERGLEIT TRIO - CD RELEASE PARTY
The long-running Milwaukee-based trio of guitarist Paul Silbergleit, bassist Clay Schaub, and drummer Devin Drobka—seasoned jazzers who together are a swingin’, songful, and creative force—comes to Café Coda to celebrate the release of their first album as a unit, The Stillness of July (Calligram Records)! As with so many of their shows, the music includes original compositions as well as innovative new renditions of great tunes, both familiar and off the beaten path.
🎶 Friday, May 8
🕖 Shows at 5pm - 8PM
🎟️ $15 Cover
Jazz Flux
Step into the flow with Jazz Flux featuring tenor saxophonist Jamill Shaw live at CODA on May 15th.
Built around the idea of constant musical motion, Jazz Flux isn’t just a band, it’s an evolving collective. Each performance brings together top-tier musicians in a fresh configuration, creating a sound that shifts, breathes, and unfolds in real time.
For this special evening, Jamill Shaw is joined by a powerhouse rhythm section: Aden Stier (bass), Ken Kosut (piano), and Victor Campbell (drums). Together, they move seamlessly through jazz, soul, and groove-driven improvisation by blending precision with spontaneity in a way that keeps every moment alive.
No two Jazz Flux performances are the same. That’s the point.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, this is your chance to experience a group that thrives in the moment where the music is fluid, expressive, and completely unique to the night.
🎶 Friday, May 15
🕖 Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $20 Cover
Step into the flow with Jazz Flux featuring tenor saxophonist Jamill Shaw live at CODA on May 15th.
Built around the idea of constant musical motion, Jazz Flux isn’t just a band, it’s an evolving collective. Each performance brings together top-tier musicians in a fresh configuration, creating a sound that shifts, breathes, and unfolds in real time.
For this special evening, Jamill Shaw is joined by a powerhouse rhythm section: Aden Stier (bass), Ken Kosut (piano), and Victor Campbell (drums). Together, they move seamlessly through jazz, soul, and groove-driven improvisation by blending precision with spontaneity in a way that keeps every moment alive.
No two Jazz Flux performances are the same. That’s the point.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, this is your chance to experience a group that thrives in the moment where the music is fluid, expressive, and completely unique to the night.
🎶 Friday, May 15
🕖 Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $20 Cover
Step into the flow with Jazz Flux featuring tenor saxophonist Jamill Shaw live at CODA on May 15th.
Built around the idea of constant musical motion, Jazz Flux isn’t just a band, it’s an evolving collective. Each performance brings together top-tier musicians in a fresh configuration, creating a sound that shifts, breathes, and unfolds in real time.
For this special evening, Jamill Shaw is joined by a powerhouse rhythm section: Aden Stier (bass), Ken Kosut (piano), and Victor Campbell (drums). Together, they move seamlessly through jazz, soul, and groove-driven improvisation by blending precision with spontaneity in a way that keeps every moment alive.
No two Jazz Flux performances are the same. That’s the point.
With two intimate shows at 7PM and 9PM, this is your chance to experience a group that thrives in the moment where the music is fluid, expressive, and completely unique to the night.
🎶 Friday, May 15
🕖 Shows at 7PM & 9PM
🎟️ $20 Cover
Madison Jazz Orchestra
The Madison Jazz Orchestra performs at Cafe Coda every third Thursday of the month.
The hottest, swingin’est jazz orchestra in southern Wisconsin, the nineteen-piece MJO performs charts from the golden era of big bands: Fletch Henderson, Count Basie, Thad Jones, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington and more.
Brian Whitty & Don Deal, band leader
Ticket: $15 (online or at the door)
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Production: Cafe CODA
**Please check our FB page for announcements and cancellations.
The Madison Jazz Orchestra performs at Cafe Coda every third Thursday of the month.
The hottest, swingin’est jazz orchestra in southern Wisconsin, the nineteen-piece MJO performs charts from the golden era of big bands: Fletch Henderson, Count Basie, Thad Jones, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington and more.
Brian Whitty & Don Deal, band leader
Ticket: $15 (online or at the door)
Production: Cafe CODA
**Please check our FB page for announcements and cancellations.
#madisonjazzorchestra #BrianWitty #jazzbigband #livejazz #jazzstandard #livejazzmusic #jazz #cafecodamadisonwi
Paul Filipowicz Blues Night
Don’t miss a high-energy night of live blues at Cafe Coda featuring Paul Filipowicz. Known for his powerful performances, soulful guitar lines, and deep blues grooves, this is a show built for true blues lovers and live music fans alike.
Thursday, April 23
7:00 PM
Cafe Coda
1224 Williamson St., Madison
Cover: $15
Arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in for an electrifying blues night at one of Madison’s most respected live music venues.
Don’t miss a high-energy night of live blues at Cafe Coda featuring Paul Filipowicz. Known for his powerful performances, soulful guitar lines, and deep blues grooves, this is a show built for true blues lovers and live music fans alike.
Thursday, April 23
7:00 PM
Cafe Coda
1224 Williamson St., Madison
Cover: $15
Arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in for an electrifying blues night at one of Madison’s most respected live music venues.
Showtime Saturday - DJ IronMikeTDP
Event Info:
11PM
$10 Cover
1224 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703
We’re turning up the vibes from 11PM–2AM with DJ IronMikeTDP.
Get ready for a ride through R&B and Hip-Hop classics you grew up on mixed seamlessly with the current hits you’ve got on repeat right now.
Bring your crew, grab a drink, and let the music set the tone.
Old school. New school. All vibes.
#CafeCodaMadison #Hiphop #R&B #DJIRONMIKETDP #Weekend #SaturdayNight
Event Info:
11PM
$10 Cover
1224 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703
We’re turning up the vibes from 11PM–2AM with DJ IronMikeTDP.
Get ready for a ride through R&B and Hip-Hop classics you grew up on mixed seamlessly with the current hits you’ve got on repeat right now.
Old school. New school. All vibes.
Special Performance - Benjamin, Carnes & Franklin
Experience a night where rhythm, soul, and spontaneity meet.
Join us this Saturday for a dynamic live performance featuring drummer Rob Dz, saxophonist Pawan Benjamin, and percussionist Kevin Carnes—three deeply expressive artists coming together for a one-of-a-kind musical conversation.
Rob Dz brings a fluid, genre-blending approach to the drums, known for shaping soundscapes that move effortlessly between groove and exploration. On saxophone, Pawan Benjamin channels a powerful fusion of jazz tradition and global influence, weaving melodies that feel both grounded and expansive. Complementing them, Kevin Carnes adds rich layers of texture through percussion, creating a rhythmic foundation that is both intricate and alive.
Together, this trio creates an immersive experience rooted in improvisation, connection, and musical storytelling. No two moments are the same, and that’s exactly the point.
If you’re looking for something fresh, intimate, and deeply felt, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
$20 Cover
1224 Williamson Street
Experience a night where rhythm, soul, and spontaneity meet.
Join us this Saturday for a dynamic live performance featuring drummer Rob Dz, saxophonist Pawan Benjamin, and percussionist Kevin Carnes—three deeply expressive artists coming together for a one-of-a-kind musical conversation.
Rob Dz brings a fluid, genre-blending approach to the drums, known for shaping soundscapes that move effortlessly between groove and exploration. On saxophone, Pawan Benjamin channels a powerful fusion of jazz tradition and global influence, weaving melodies that feel both grounded and expansive. Complementing them, Kevin Carnes adds rich layers of texture through percussion, creating a rhythmic foundation that is both intricate and alive.
Together, this trio creates an immersive experience rooted in improvisation, connection, and musical storytelling. No two moments are the same, and that’s exactly the point.
If you’re looking for something fresh, intimate, and deeply felt, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
$20 Cover
1224 Williamson Street
COOL SCHOOL
Many kids of a certain socioeconomic condition cannot ascertain the difference by sight or sound between a guitar and a violin, or a flute and a trumpet. They often don’t have a musical experience in school because they’ve never engaged with a musical instrument. We recognize that many kids in less fortunate social economic conditions may not have had breakfast that day, which can cause behavior that requires extra attention. If these children don’t have a mentor to take the time, they may not have an opportunity for a musical experience. A young person can come to Cool School if they have an instrument or not, knows how to read music or not, and whether their behavior is cool or not.
Cool School returns this Saturday!!
We welcome students:
10-13 Years Old at 10 - 11:00 AM;
13 - 18 years old at 11:30 - 1:00 PM.
All abilities are welcome! If you don't have an instrument, we can provide.
For registration info, email: cafecodamadison@gmail.com
Free weekly event. Monetary or musical instrument donations are welcome!
https://youtu.be/gqTEX2WB5AI?s...
Support our youth music education, donate at Go Fund Me:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/9cd2c-keep-coda-alive
Tropical Paradise Party - DJ IllxstMami
Step into a late-night escape 🌴
This Friday, CODA is your Tropical Paradise.
From 11PM–2AM, DJ IllxstMami sets the tone with a seamless blend of reggae, dancehall, afrobeats, and island-inspired grooves designed to pull you in and keep you there. Think sun-soaked energy, bass you can feel, and a dance floor that doesn’t let go.
Whether you’re coming to move, vibe, or just disappear into the music for a while… this is your getaway.
🌺 Friday 4/17
🌴 11PM – 2AM
💃 $10 Cover
Come ready to unwind. Stay late.
#TropicalParadise #ReggaeVibes #DancehallNight #Afrobeats #LateNightEnergy #CodaNights #DJIllxstMami #IslandVibes #NYCNightlife #FridayNightMoves
Step into a late-night escape 🌴
This Friday, CODA is your Tropical Paradise.
From 11PM–2AM, DJ IllxstMami sets the tone with a seamless blend of reggae, dancehall, afrobeats, and island-inspired grooves designed to pull you in and keep you there. Think sun-soaked energy, bass you can feel, and a dance floor that doesn’t let go.
Whether you’re coming to move, vibe, or just disappear into the music for a while… this is your getaway.
🌺 Friday 4/17
🌴 11PM – 2AM
💃 $10 Cover
Come ready to unwind. Stay late.
#TropicalParadise #ReggaeVibes #DancehallNight #Afrobeats #LateNightEnergy #CodaNights #DJIllxstMami #IslandVibes #NYCNightlife #FridayNightMoves
Samba Novistas
Samba Novistas returns for another evening of rich rhythms and vibrant Brazilian sound 🇧🇷
Blending samba, bossa nova, and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), this group brings a smooth, soulful energy that’s perfect for both unwinding and moving to the music. Expect warm melodies, infectious grooves, and a sound that transports you straight to Brazil for the night 🌴
🎟 $15 in advance | $20 at the door
Come early, grab a drink, and let the rhythm take over 💛
Samba Novistas returns for another evening of rich rhythms and vibrant Brazilian sound 🇧🇷
Blending samba, bossa nova, and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), this group brings a smooth, soulful energy that’s perfect for both unwinding and moving to the music. Expect warm melodies, infectious grooves, and a sound that transports you straight to Brazil for the night 🌴
🎟 $15 in advance | $20 at the door
Come early, grab a drink, and let the rhythm take over 💛
Dan Cavanagh & The UW All-Stars
Dan Cavanagh & The UW All-Stars
📍 Cafe CODA | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ 5PM
💵 $10 Cover
Join us for an evening of exceptional live jazz with Dan Cavanagh & The UW All-Stars.
Dan Cavanagh is the Director of the Mead Witter School of Music at UW–Madison and Professor of Composition and Jazz Studies, & is also an internationally acclaimed composer and pianist. His award-winning work spans jazz, classical, and film, with commissions from renowned artists and performances heard around the world.
Backed by a powerhouse ensemble of top UW musicians, this performance blends original compositions with dynamic improvisation, showcasing the next generation of talent alongside a seasoned, visionary bandleader.
Start your evening with sophisticated, high-level musicianship in an intimate setting.
🎶 Live jazz. Elevated.
Dan Cavanagh & The UW All-Stars
📍 Cafe CODA | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ 5PM
💵 $10 Cover
Join us for an evening of exceptional live jazz with Dan Cavanagh & The UW All-Stars.
Dan Cavanagh is the Director of the Mead Witter School of Music at UW–Madison and Professor of Composition and Jazz Studies, & is also an internationally acclaimed composer and pianist. His award-winning work spans jazz, classical, and film, with commissions from renowned artists and performances heard around the world.
Backed by a powerhouse ensemble of top UW musicians, this performance blends original compositions with dynamic improvisation, showcasing the next generation of talent alongside a seasoned, visionary bandleader.
Start your evening with sophisticated, high-level musicianship in an intimate setting.
🎶 Live jazz. Elevated.
Madison Jazz Orchestra
The Madison Jazz Orchestra performs at Cafe Coda every third Thursday of the month.
The hottest, swingin’est jazz orchestra in southern Wisconsin, the nineteen-piece MJO performs charts from the golden era of big bands: Fletch Henderson, Count Basie, Thad Jones, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington and more.
Brian Whitty & Don Deal, band leader
Ticket: $15 (online or at the door)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063642457448
Production: Cafe CODA
**Please check our FB page for announcements and cancellations.
The Madison Jazz Orchestra performs at Cafe Coda every third Thursday of the month.
The hottest, swingin’est jazz orchestra in southern Wisconsin, the nineteen-piece MJO performs charts from the golden era of big bands: Fletch Henderson, Count Basie, Thad Jones, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington and more.
Brian Whitty & Don Deal, band leader
Ticket: $15 (online or at the door)
Production: Cafe CODA
**Please check our FB page for announcements and cancellations.
#madisonjazzorchestra #BrianWitty #jazzbigband #livejazz #jazzstandard #livejazzmusic #jazz #cafecodamadisonwi
CODA Karaoke Wednesdays
Indulge in some well-deserved relaxation after a hectic day – you've earned it! Enter CODA Soul Karaoke, your ticket to midweek bliss! 🎤
Join us every Wednesday evening at 8 PM for this FREE event.
Whether you're looking to sip cocktails with friends or release some stress with your co-workers, Wednesday nights are now dedicated to your moment in the spotlight and unwinding in style.
Come by yourself or with your friends for a memorable evening!
Door opens at 5 pm.
Free event!
Swing Night w/ Jumptown (back room) - $10
Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor flurries nor gloom of night stays these dancers from Jumptown's weekly Wednesday Social at Cafe Coda (in the back room)!
New to Swing dancing? No problem!
There's a beginner-friendly 6-count Lindy lesson at 7:30 pm!
Then stay for the social and a flurry of dancing with your cool new moves!
We'll be here 'til 10:00!
There is no online pay for this event. Please pay Jumptown when you arrive.
(Please purchase $10 class fee upon arrival at the rear studio of coda.)
AfroVibe Soiree Saturdays
✨ AFROVIBE SOIRÉE SATURDAYS ✨
Afrovibe Soiree Saturdays (every 2nd Saturday of the month.)
Expect an elevated night of culture, rhythm, and nonstop vibes.
🔥 Music & Energy:
Amapiano • Afrobeats • Dancehall • Soca Throwbacks • Reggae & more
🗓️ Tonight + Every 2nd Saturday
⏰ 10PM – 2AM
📍 Café Coda | 1224 Williamson St
🎟️ $20
👗 Dress Code: Classy • Mature • Upscale
Come dressed to impress and ready to move.
✨ AFROVIBE SOIRÉE SATURDAYS ✨
We’re kicking off 2026 the right way TONIGHT with Afrovibe Soiree Saturdays and every 2nd Saturday ahead.
Expect an elevated night of culture, rhythm, and nonstop vibes.
🔥 Music & Energy:
Amapiano • Afrobeats • Dancehall • Soca Throwbacks • Reggae & more
🗓️ Tonight + Every 2nd Saturday
⏰ 10PM – 2AM
📍 Café Coda | 1224 Williamson St
🎟️ $20
👗 Dress Code: Classy • Mature • Upscale
Come dressed to impress and ready to move.
#AfrovibeSoiree #AfrovibeMadison #AmapianoNights #GlobalVibes #CafeCoda #UpscaleVibes #SecondSaturday #Afrobeats #Dancehall #Soca #Reggae
Chris Rottmayer Trio
Chris Rottmayer Trio
📍 Cafe CODA | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Saturday, April 11, 2026
⏰ 8PM
💵 $20 Ticket
Join us at Cafe CODA for an intimate evening of modern jazz with the Chris Rottmayer Trio.
Known for his expressive playing and thoughtful compositions, Chris Rottmayer brings a fresh, contemporary voice to the piano trio format. Blending rich harmonies, dynamic interplay, and moments of deep improvisation, the trio creates a sound that is both sophisticated and emotionally engaging.
Backed by a tight rhythm section, this performance highlights the chemistry and spontaneity that make live jazz so compelling with each tune unfolding in real time, each moment uniquely its own.
Settle in for a night of elevated musicianship, creative exploration, and unforgettable live sound.
🎶 Experience it live.
Chris Rottmayer Trio
📍 Cafe CODA | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Saturday, April 11, 2026
⏰ 8PM
💵 $20 Ticket
Join us at Cafe CODA for an intimate evening of modern jazz with the Chris Rottmayer Trio.
Known for his expressive playing and thoughtful compositions, Chris Rottmayer brings a fresh, contemporary voice to the piano trio format. Blending rich harmonies, dynamic interplay, and moments of deep improvisation, the trio creates a sound that is both sophisticated and emotionally engaging.
Backed by a tight rhythm section, this performance highlights the chemistry and spontaneity that make live jazz so compelling with each tune unfolding in real time, each moment uniquely its own.
Settle in for a night of elevated musicianship, creative exploration, and unforgettable live sound.
🎶 Experience it live.
A Sorta Plants Pants VARIETY SHOW
Puppets! Dance! Music and more!
Join us for a quirky, fun-filled afternoon where an assortment of talent takes the stage. Expect laughter, surprises, and a vibe that’s frankly Sorta Ridiculous. With dance, circus arts, puppets, original music, and more, this show has something for everyone. Your hosts, Darrin Alston (Sorta Ridiculous Productions) and Lauren Cahillane (Plants Pants Productions), team up with spectacular artists to deliver a feel-good show that is beautiful, wonderful, and definitely silly.
Matinee show 4PM
Saturday afternoon April 11
Doors at 3
Puppets! Dance! Music and more!
Join us for a quirky, fun-filled afternoon where an assortment of talent takes the stage. Expect laughter, surprises, and a vibe that’s frankly Sorta Ridiculous. With dance, circus arts, puppets, original music, and more, this show has something for everyone. Your hosts, Darrin Alston (Sorta Ridiculous Productions) and Lauren Cahillane (Plants Pants Productions), team up with spectacular artists to deliver a feel-good show that is beautiful, wonderful, and definitely silly.
Matinee show 4PM
Saturday afternoon April 11
Doors at 3
COOL SCHOOL
Many kids of a certain socioeconomic condition cannot ascertain the difference by sight or sound between a guitar and a violin, or a flute and a trumpet. They often don’t have a musical experience in school because they’ve never engaged with a musical instrument. We recognize that many kids in less fortunate social economic conditions may not have had breakfast that day, which can cause behavior that requires extra attention. If these children don’t have a mentor to take the time, they may not have an opportunity for a musical experience. A young person can come to Cool School if they have an instrument or not, knows how to read music or not, and whether their behavior is cool or not.
Cool School returns this Saturday!!
We welcome students:
10-13 Years Old at 10 - 11:00 AM;
13 - 18 years old at 11:30 - 1:00 PM.
All abilities are welcome! If you don't have an instrument, we can provide.
For registration info, email: cafecodamadison@gmail.com
Free weekly event. Monetary or musical instrument donations are welcome!
https://youtu.be/gqTEX2WB5AI?s...
Support our youth music education, donate at Go Fund Me:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/9cd2c-keep-coda-alive
DJ Francis Medrano Dance Party - $10 ($5 early bird)
🔥 Latino Dance Party w/ DJ Francis Medrano 🔥
Thursday 2/20 | 11PM–2AM | 21+
Get ready for a high-energy Latino dance party with DJ Francis Medrano spinning the best in Latin beats all night long. From reggaeton to bachata, salsa to club favorites, this is your late-night spot to move, sweat, and vibe.
💃 $10 cover
🎟 $5 early bird (limited quantity)
🕚 Doors open at 11PM | Party till 2AM
🔥 Latino Dance Party w/ DJ Francis Medrano 🔥
FRI 04/10 | 11PM–2AM | 21+
Get ready for a high-energy Latino dance party with DJ Francis Medrano spinning the best in Latin beats all night long. From reggaeton to bachata, salsa to club favorites, this is your late-night spot to move, sweat, and vibe.
💃 $10 cover
🕚 Doors open at 11PM | Party till 2AM
🔥 Latino Dance Party w/ DJ Francis Medrano 🔥
FRI 04/10 | 11PM–2AM | 21+
Get ready for a high-energy Latino dance party with DJ Francis Medrano spinning the best in Latin beats all night long. From reggaeton to bachata, salsa to club favorites, this is your late-night spot to move, sweat, and vibe.
💃 $10 cover
🕚 Doors open at 11PM | Party till 2AM
Cold Fusion
Cold Fusion
📍 Cafe CODA | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ 8PM
💵 $15 Cover
Step into a night of deep grooves and genre-bending sound with Madison’s own Cold Fusion.
Blending jazz, soul, and rock with touches of Latin, New Orleans second-line, and blues, Cold Fusion delivers a sound that’s both sophisticated and feel-good. From original compositions to reimagined classics, their sets are packed with tight rhythms, soulful melodies, and inventive improvisation that keeps the energy flowing all night.
Led by award-winning guitarist and bandleader Bruce Wasserstrom, the group features an all-star lineup of seasoned musicians:
🎸 Bruce Wasserstrom – guitarist, bandleader, and longtime contributor to the Madison music scene, as well as a board member of the Madison Jazz Society
🎹 Daniel Anderson – multi-instrumentalist, touring musician, and producer with a deep background in songwriting and studio work
🥁 Mark Fairchild – versatile percussionist with experience spanning classical ensembles, punk, and experimental projects
🎸 Aaron Metz – dynamic multi-instrumentalist performing across genres from jazz fusion to country and beyond
Together, their combined experience creates a rich, groove-forward sound inspired by artists like Vulfpeck, Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock, and Miles Davis.
Whether you’re a jazz head, a groove chaser, or just looking for a night of incredible live music, this is one you don’t want to miss!
Cold Fusion
📍 Cafe CODA | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ 8PM
💵 $15 Cover
Step into a night of deep grooves and genre-bending sound with Madison’s own Cold Fusion.
Blending jazz, soul, and rock with touches of Latin, New Orleans second-line, and blues, Cold Fusion delivers a sound that’s both sophisticated and feel-good. From original compositions to reimagined classics, their sets are packed with tight rhythms, soulful melodies, and inventive improvisation that keeps the energy flowing all night.
Led by award-winning guitarist and bandleader Bruce Wasserstrom, the group features an all-star lineup of seasoned musicians:
🎸 Bruce Wasserstrom – guitarist, bandleader, and longtime contributor to the Madison music scene, as well as a board member of the Madison Jazz Society
🎹 Daniel Anderson – multi-instrumentalist, touring musician, and producer with a deep background in songwriting and studio work
🥁 Mark Fairchild – versatile percussionist with experience spanning classical ensembles, punk, and experimental projects
🎸 Aaron Metz – dynamic multi-instrumentalist performing across genres from jazz fusion to country and beyond
Together, their combined experience creates a rich, groove-forward sound inspired by artists like Vulfpeck, Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock, and Miles Davis.
Whether you’re a jazz head, a groove chaser, or just looking for a night of incredible live music, this is one you don’t want to miss!
Happy Hour: Doug White Quartet – $0
Conversations through fresh versions of classic modern jazz, including funk, rock and Latin.
These performances are free of charge. Freewill offerings are encouraged to help keep the music flowing. We hope you can join us at Cafe CODA!
Speak That Word w/ Rob Dz – $15
Speak That Word Writer's Forum. Where Poets, Wordsmiths, and Storytellers gather and share while listeners can appreciate the words of our people and our town.
Location: Cafe CODA, Madison, WI
Admission: $15
Join us for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, reflection, and raw expression as Cafe CODA welcomes Rob Dz to the stage. A celebrated spoken word artist and Kennedy Center-certified teaching artist, Rob Dz brings a powerful blend of poetry, hip-hop, and storytelling that speaks to the heart of community, identity, and resilience.
This event offers more than performance—it’s a space for connection. Rob’s words challenge and uplift, weaving together personal experience and social insight with unmatched lyrical precision. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the spoken word scene, this night promises inspiration and dialogue in an atmosphere of creativity and care.
All are welcome. Come as you are, and leave with something to carry forward.
Speak That Word Writer's Forum. Where Poets, Wordsmiths, and Storytellers gather and share while listeners can appreciate the words of our people and our town.
Location: Cafe CODA, Madison, WI
Admission: $15
Join us for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, reflection, and raw expression as Cafe CODA welcomes Rob Dz to the stage. A celebrated spoken word artist and Kennedy Center-certified teaching artist, Rob Dz brings a powerful blend of poetry, hip-hop, and storytelling that speaks to the heart of community, identity, and resilience.
This event offers more than performance—it’s a space for connection. Rob’s words challenge and uplift, weaving together personal experience and social insight with unmatched lyrical precision. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the spoken word scene, this night promises inspiration and dialogue in an atmosphere of creativity and care.
All are welcome. Come as you are, and leave with something to carry forward.
CODA Karaoke Wednesdays
Indulge in some well-deserved relaxation after a hectic day – you've earned it! Enter CODA Soul Karaoke, your ticket to midweek bliss! 🎤
Join us every Wednesday evening at 8 PM for this FREE event.
Whether you're looking to sip cocktails with friends or release some stress with your co-workers, Wednesday nights are now dedicated to your moment in the spotlight and unwinding in style.
Come by yourself or with your friends for a memorable evening!
Door opens at 5 pm.
Free event!
Swing Night w/ Jumptown (back room) - $10
Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor flurries nor gloom of night stays these dancers from Jumptown's weekly Wednesday Social at Cafe Coda (in the back room)!
New to Swing dancing? No problem!
There's a beginner-friendly 6-count Lindy lesson at 7:30 pm!
Then stay for the social and a flurry of dancing with your cool new moves!
We'll be here 'til 10:00!
There is no online pay for this event. Please pay Jumptown when you arrive.
(Please purchase $10 class fee upon arrival at the rear studio of coda.)
DJ Terrance J - Sophisticated Saturday (1st Saturday)
📅 Saturday April 4
⏰ 11:00pm-2am
💵 $10 before 11:30pm | $20 at the door
🎤 Saturday90’s-00’s music by @terrencej608
👕 Dress Code: Mature & Classy
📅 Saturday April 4
⏰ 11:00pm-2am
💵 $10 before 11:30pm | $20 at the door
🎤 90’s-00’s music by @terrencej608
👕 Dress Code: Mature & Classy
The Carlos Adames Group
The Carlos Adames Group – Live at Cafe Coda
Get ready for a night of rhythm, energy, and world-class musicianship with the Carlos Adames Group.
Known for his dynamic presence behind the drums, Carlos Adames leads an electrifying ensemble that blends jazz with Afro-Caribbean influences, creating a sound that is both deeply rooted and vibrantly alive. Expect intricate rhythms, powerful grooves, and expressive improvisation that keeps the music moving and the audience locked in from start to finish.
Whether you’re a longtime jazz lover or just looking for an unforgettable live music experience, this is a night that hits on every level.
🗓 Saturday, April 4, 2026
🕗 8PM
🎟 $25
📍 Cafe Coda | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
The Carlos Adames Group – Live at Cafe Coda
Get ready for a night of rhythm, energy, and world-class musicianship with the Carlos Adames Group.
Known for his dynamic presence behind the drums, Carlos Adames leads an electrifying ensemble that blends jazz with Afro-Caribbean influences, creating a sound that is both deeply rooted and vibrantly alive. Expect intricate rhythms, powerful grooves, and expressive improvisation that keeps the music moving and the audience locked in from start to finish.
Whether you’re a longtime jazz lover or just looking for an unforgettable live music experience, this is a night that hits on every level.
🗓 Saturday, April 4, 2026
🕗 8PM
🎟 $25
📍 Cafe Coda | 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
Madison Jazz Jam | FREE
Join us next Saturday, April 4th
Learn more about jazz and improvised music. Cool School is a weekly Saturday offering for young people at Cafe Coda 10am-1PM.
Student-led Jazz Jam will follow 1-3PM
COOL SCHOOL
Many kids of a certain socioeconomic condition cannot ascertain the difference by sight or sound between a guitar and a violin, or a flute and a trumpet. They often don’t have a musical experience in school because they’ve never engaged with a musical instrument. We recognize that many kids in less fortunate social economic conditions may not have had breakfast that day, which can cause behavior that requires extra attention. If these children don’t have a mentor to take the time, they may not have an opportunity for a musical experience. A young person can come to Cool School if they have an instrument or not, knows how to read music or not, and whether their behavior is cool or not.
Cool School returns this Saturday!!
We welcome students:
10-13 Years Old at 10 - 11:00 AM;
13 - 18 years old at 11:30 - 1:00 PM.
All abilities are welcome! If you don't have an instrument, we can provide.
For registration info, email: cafecodamadison@gmail.com
Free weekly event. Monetary or musical instrument donations are welcome!
https://youtu.be/gqTEX2WB5AI?s...
Support our youth music education, donate at Go Fund Me:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/9cd2c-keep-coda-alive
So Sexy Fridays - DJ Andre
DJ Andre is turning up the heat at Cafe CODA with So Sexy Fridays.
Active since 2018 and working with Celebrations Entertainment, DJ Andre is known for his high-energy, crowd-first approach. No pre-set playlists here—he reads the room, catches the vibe, and builds the night in real time. Expect a seamless mix of hip-hop, R&B, and dance/party hits that keep the floor moving all night long.
Whether you’re stepping out or showing out, this is your night. Come ready to vibe.
Event Details:
📍 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Friday, April 3rd
⏰ 11PM – 2AM
💵 $10 Cover
21 and up
DJ Andre is turning up the heat at Cafe CODA with So Sexy Fridays.
Active since 2018 and working with Celebrations Entertainment, DJ Andre is known for his high-energy, crowd-first approach. No pre-set playlists here—he reads the room, catches the vibe, and builds the night in real time. Expect a seamless mix of hip-hop, R&B, and dance/party hits that keep the floor moving all night long.
Whether you’re stepping out or showing out, this is your night. Come ready to vibe.
Event Details:
📍 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI
🗓 Friday, April 3rd
⏰ 11PM – 2AM
💵 $10 Cover
21 and up
Happy Hour - Gerri DiMaggio Trio | FREE!
Apr 3 | FRI | 5 PM
Gerri DiMaggio Trio is back to perform on March 6 after a long break. Starting in April, the trio will perform Happy Hour Specials on the first Friday of the month.
Gerri’s expressive singing, warm earthiness, and emotional insight prove that she truly believes in the power of storytelling.
Musician bio:
Gerri DiMaggio’s take on jazz is as original as it is enticing. Her music is a sultry mix of Brazilian melodies and a fresh blend of Jazz standards. The Latin sounds invite the audience into her own creative and colorful world. 🎤
Throughout the music, Gerri displays an emotional intelligence and musical sophistication that honors the traditions of Jazz and Latin rhythms, telling stories with tones of sadness and bittersweet joy.
Her working band includes some of the finest musicians in the area, including Bob Pesselman on guitar and Rich Larson on percussion.
Free event! Donations welcome.
#happyhour #gerridimaggio #jazztrio #freejazzevents #livejazz
Ladies Must Swing
"Our story is about inspiration and encouragement given by lovers of good music and finding out what entertains and makes them happy. Over 21 years ago, LMS became Ladies Must Swing which came from Linda Marty Schmitz, President of the Madison Jazz Society, which also gave us our very first performance opportunity!
The presence of women playing jazz has gotten a lot of attention over the last decade and we are grateful for that. We intend to keep the musical momentum going and invite you to come see us, hear us, dance to us, celebrate with us, and re-live history!" - Ladies Must Swing
Production: Cafe CODA
Tickets: $15
*Limited quantity of early bird tickets are available at a discounted price at cafecoda.club/buy-tickets
**Do I need to print my ticket?
No, but will help. Due to different systems, some people might not get the second email of tickets with QR codes.
You can either print your email receipts or simply show them on your phone upon arrival.
***Please check our FB page for announcements and cancellations.
"Our story is about inspiration and encouragement given by lovers of good music and finding out what entertains and makes them happy. Over 21 years ago, LMS became Ladies Must Swing which came from Linda Marty Schmitz, President of the Madison Jazz Society, which also gave us our very first performance opportunity!
The presence of women playing jazz has gotten a lot of attention over the last decade and we are grateful for that. We intend to keep the musical momentum going and invite you to come see us, hear us, dance to us, celebrate with us, and re-live history!" - Ladies Must Swing
Production: Cafe CODA
Tickets: $15
*Limited quantity of early bird tickets are available at a discounted price at cafecoda.club/buy-tickets
**Do I need to print my ticket?
No, but will help. Due to different systems, some people might not get the second email of tickets with QR codes.
You can either print your email receipts or simply show them on your phone upon arrival.
***Please check our FB page for announcements and cancellations.
CODA Karaoke Wednesdays
Indulge in some well-deserved relaxation after a hectic day – you've earned it! Enter CODA Soul Karaoke, your ticket to midweek bliss! 🎤
Join us every Wednesday evening at 8 PM for this FREE event.
Whether you're looking to sip cocktails with friends or release some stress with your co-workers, Wednesday nights are now dedicated to your moment in the spotlight and unwinding in style.
Come by yourself or with your friends for a memorable evening!
Door opens at 5 pm.
Free event!
Swing Night w/ Jumptown (back room) - $10
Neither snow nor rain nor sleet nor flurries nor gloom of night stays these dancers from Jumptown's weekly Wednesday Social at Cafe Coda (in the back room)!
New to Swing dancing? No problem!
There's a beginner-friendly 6-count Lindy lesson at 7:30 pm!
Then stay for the social and a flurry of dancing with your cool new moves!
We'll be here 'til 10:00!
There is no online pay for this event. Please pay Jumptown when you arrive.
(Please purchase $10 class fee upon arrival at the rear studio of coda.)
Tuesday Bachata Night: Lesson (back room) / Dance Social (8:30 PM) – $10
Join us for a night of sizzling rhythms and fiery moves at Cafe Coda’s Tuesday Bachata Dance Night!
Get ready to unleash your inner dancer and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of bachata. Lessons will be provided at 7:30pm, and a dance social will follow at 8:30pm.
We also have the Tango dance/social in the front room. You can switch from dancing to Tango music or Latin rhythm all night long!
After 8:30 PM, the mixed dance social will start in the front room. Social dance is free!
Cover: $10 per person for class. Please pay the bar staff.
Tuesday Tango Night - Class & Social – $10
Prepare for a tango extravaganza! Welcome to Tango Tuesdays!
Madison Tango Society hosts the Tango Classes (7 - 8:30 PM) at Cafe CODA on the main dance Floor every Tuesday!
At 8:30 PM, the Tango Social party will join forces with the Bachata dance crew for a night of diverse rhythms.
With only $10 (pay at the bar), you can join either Tango or Bachata groups for a class, and social is free.
*The Bachata group is in the back room. Class starts at 7:30 PM