We hear two things now and then: "You don't play IN Madison very much," and "There's no room to dance!"

We take care of both with this Open Dance, sponsored by the Skilaufers. Early hours, a spacious dance floor, excellent sounding room, and a view of the Capital across shimmering Lake Monona.

There is a small cover charge.

Start time TBA. Calendar program won't accept "TBA," so we're telling you here. As soon as we know, you'll know.

Tom Dehlinger is one of Madison's finest musicians. Look over a few locally produced recordings and you'll soon find his name cropping up here and there as a session player on pedal steel and dobro. We're happy to have him join us for the first time to fill in for Rick Nass.