The Criticals are a Nashville based rock band formed by Parker Forbes and Cole Shugart. In November 2019, they released their first EP, “Mimosa Hygiene”, starting their journey. When covid hit in early 2020, the band focused on writing, recording, and releasing music and music videos. Their first music video for Treat Ya Better became popular, leading many fans to discover their music. Their sophomore EP, “Sour Grapes”, was released in October 2020, along with several singles in '21 and '22. In addition to the organic traction on Spotify, along with their music videos, the band has built a loyal and growing audience eager to see them live.
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UW–Madison students can attend a free studio class with 18x GRAMMY nominee Branford Marsalis.
Formed in 1986, the Branford Marsalis Quartet has celebrated three virtually uninterrupted decades of existence and is revered for its uncompromising interpretation of original compositions and jazz classics.
Join DJ Nick Nice for a Nonny Silent Disco Dance Party on the Union Terrace, Thursday 1 May 2025.
This is a past event and has been archived for reference.