30 Minute Music Hour
In response to the thriving independent music scene, 30-MMH offers a free-form stage where artists from around the state and country perform music that might otherwise go unheard. "Colonel" Andy Moore hosts.
Contact us as 30mmh@wpt.org
Featured Artist
Paul CebarFeb 02, 2013
The Milwaukee native performs a rare solo show at the Holiday Music Motel in Sturgeon Bay.
Upcoming Episodes
Icarus Himself
The Madison-based indie rockers roll live tracking and loops into hard singing.
Thu, May 30, 2013 at 9:30 pm On The Wisconsin Channel
Farewell Milwaukee
Alt-country and honest lyrics define this five-piece that now call Minneapolis home.
Thu, June 6, 2013 at 9:30 pm On The Wisconsin Channel
PHOX
This vocal-centric pop band is Madison's best kept secret (for now).
Thu, June 13, 2013 at 9:30 pm On The Wisconsin Channel
Pioneer
Madison's Pioneer makes hypnotic, neo-folk music awash with cello and guitar.
Thu, June 20, 2013 at 9:30 pm On The Wisconsin Channel
Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts
Rockford's Miles Nielsen is an emotive vocalist. His music is part rock, part folk.
Thu, June 27, 2013 at 9:30 pm On The Wisconsin Channel
Watch Previous Recorded Sessions Online
Art Stevenson and Highwater
Premiered on Mar 03, 2009
This quartet of stringed instruments and harmonic vocals represent the best in bluegrass.
Awesome Car Fun Maker
Premiered on Jun 16, 2008
Rock to one of the hardest working punk-rock-dance outfits in the state.
Backyard Tire Fire
Premiered on Apr 14, 2009
BTF's cohesive sound and narratives resemble a blend of classic blues, country and rock.
Bandallamas
Premiered on Nov 14, 2011
A collaborative ensemble of legendary musicians performs world music that really jams.
Blake Thomas
Premiered on Apr 22, 2008
With guitar and harmonica, Thomas performs a solo set of emotive folk music.
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Premiered on Apr 09, 2011
The 2011 Grammy winners throw down old-time music with a brand-new line-up.
Corey Hart
Premiered on Nov 14, 2011
Singer/songwriter Corey Hart shares the stage with fiddle player Ida Jo.
Count This Penny
Premiered on Apr 09, 2011
The Johnson City, TN. and Madison-based trio performs self-styled "Appalachian Pop."
Cris Plata and Extra Hot
Premiered on May 10, 2011
Tex-Mex artist Cris Plata blends norteno, conjuto, and ranchera music into a new form.
Dengue Fever
Premiered on May 11, 2008
From Los Angeles, this group's psychedelic surf-rock is sweeping the nation.
Dietrich Gosser
Premiered on Sep 26, 2008
Tune in to see why this Chicagoan's big pop sound is amassing a huge following.
Dorothy Scott
Premiered on Jun 22, 2010
A first-rate guitarist who's distinct vocals offer a fresh approach to contemporary folk.
Ernie Hendrickson
Premiered on Feb 27, 2010
This Cuba City native draws Americana influences from Bob Dylan and The Grateful Dead.
F. Stokes
Premiered on Dec 08, 2010
An intimate set of passion, fury, and love from the gifted F. Stokes.
Farewell Milwaukee
Premiered on Feb 22, 2012
Alt-country and honest lyrics define this five-piece that now call Minneapolis home.
Flight
Premiered on Jan 25, 2010
Jentri Colello's smoky vocals drift lightly above this band's moody minimalist music.
Freedy Johnston
Premiered on Jun 21, 2011
A Rolling Stone composer of the year, Freedy Johnston is a "song-writer's songwriter."
Haley Bonar
Premiered on Nov 15, 2008
Twin Cities singer/songwriter/producer performs a mix of laments and country stomp.
Icarus Himself
Premiered on Feb 22, 2012
The Madison-based indie rockers roll live tracking and loops into hard singing.
Ida Jo and the Show
Premiered on Jan 29, 2011
Ida Jo updates bluegrass technique of fiddle "chopping" with a style all her own.
JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound
Premiered on Jan 29, 2011
Chicago's JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound create soul music for the next generation.
Jeff Burkhart
Premiered on Jan 13, 2008
A back-porch musician for the digital age, Burkhart performs a set of mountain-side tunes.
Jeremiah Nelson
Premiered on May 10, 2011
Jeremiah Nelson plays a haunting pop soundscape from "Drugs that Make You Sober."
Joe Pug
Premiered on Feb 27, 2010
At 25, Joe Pug carries on the rich Chicago folk legacy of artists like John Prine.
John Sieger and the Subcontinentals
Premiered on Feb 19, 2008
Former Nashville session player John Sieger performs alt-country that swings.
Josh Harty
Premiered on Aug 26, 2008
This country songwriter is one of the Midwest's fasts finger-style guitar pickers.
Katie Powderly
Premiered on Jun 21, 2011
Katie Powderly's alto voice and sense of longing grabs her audience in song after song.
Kids These Days
Premiered on Jan 26, 2013
These young Chicago musicians blend rap, rhythm, horns and guitars into "Traphouse Rock."
Kings Go Forth
Premiered on Jan 29, 2011
This band is proof that soul music is a living, breathing art.
Les Breastfeeders
Premiered on May 12, 2008
Montreal's most ferocious garage band brings its rock show south of the border.
Lis Harvey
Premiered on Mar 25, 2008
Harvey's uniquely playful delivery enhances the character of her wistful, romantic songs.
Loudon Wainwright III
Premiered on Oct 06, 2008
The two-time Grammy nominee (now a Grammy winner) performs solo on guitar and banjo.
Loves It!
Premiered on Feb 02, 2013
The duo from Austin, Texas performs at the Holiday Music Motel in Sturgeon Bay.
melaniejane
Premiered on Feb 19, 2008
The classicly trained cellist and accomplished vocalist showcases her varied talents.
Meridene
Premiered on Apr 14, 2009
Frontman Trevor Ives' gritty pensive lyrics soar above driving guitar soaked rythms.
Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts
Premiered on Jan 15, 2013
Rockford's Miles Nielsen is an emotive vocalist. His music is part rock, part folk.
National Beekeepers Society
Premiered on Jun 16, 2009
Madison's NBS crashes through a set of guitar-laden songs.
Natty Nation
Premiered on Jun 17, 2008
Madison's ambassadors of reggae, funk and dub perform with an intense energy.
Nick Brown
Premiered on Feb 22, 2012
Guitarist Nick Brown performs folk and country songs from his debut solo album.
Optometri
Premiered on Apr 09, 2011
From the former-Soviet Union (not), Optometri is performance art meets rock awesomeness.
Owen Temple
Premiered on Jul 09, 2009
Temple's southern drawl meshes with his acoustic style and lyrics dripping with Americana.
Pale Young Gentlemen
Premiered on Aug 27, 2008
This five piece dices the lines between indie-pop, chamber-rock, and high gloss Americana.
Pat MacDonald
Premiered on Jan 15, 2008
Guitarist pat mAcdonald churns out delta blues with an extra gritty slide and stomp.
Paul Cebar
Premiered on Feb 02, 2013
The Milwaukee native performs a rare solo show at the Holiday Music Motel in Sturgeon Bay.
Peter Mulvey
Premiered on Mar 24, 2008
Listen to the songwriter who The Irish Times says is the most dynamic to tour Ireland.
Peter Yarrow
Premiered on Nov 17, 2009
Peter, Paul and Mary member Peter Yarrow leads a peaceful sing-along from WPT's studios.
Pieta Brown
Premiered on Aug 26, 2008
The Iowa-based singer-songwriter performs with her trio, including guitarist Bo Ramsey.
Pioneer
Premiered on Jan 15, 2013
The quartet from Madison makes hypnotic, neo-folk music awash with cello and guitar.
Poi Dog Pondering
Premiered on Mar 25, 2008
Originally from Honolulu, this group fuses acoustic folk with electronic house music.
Primitive Culture
Premiered on Dec 08, 2010
David Hecht and Primitive Culture perform with guest keyboardist Jimmy Voegeli.
Purgatory Hill
Premiered on Feb 02, 2013
Duo, and hotel co-owners pat mAcdonald and melaniejane perform at the Holiday Music Motel.
Rising Gael
Premiered on Jun 16, 2009
The modern Celtic music of this youthful Madison band is sure to get your foot stomping.
Ritt Deitz
Premiered on Jan 05, 2009
The Kentucky native performs original roots rock and mountain music.
Rob Dz
Premiered on Jun 22, 2010
A blend of soul, rap, gospel and jazz. In other words, hip-hop with a heart of gold.
Robbie Fulks
Premiered on Jan 15, 2008
The "alt-country hillbilly giant" brings his irreverent stage antics and lyrics to WPT.
Sean Michael Dargan Band
Premiered on Nov 17, 2009
This Madison trio draws from a range of decades and styles to create guitar-driven rock.
Sleeping in the Aviary
Premiered on Mar 03, 2009
This Madison band's "post crunk" sound is a bit of country mixed with a lot of punk rock.
SoDangYang
Premiered on Oct 05, 2008
Madison icons Marques Bovre and Jim Schwall add to this eclectic rock 'n' roll five-piece.
Stink Tank
Premiered on Jul 09, 2009
This hip-hop duo flows effortlessly through a range of audacious characters and beats.
Tani Diakite
Premiered on Feb 18, 2008
Traditional Mali melodies blended with delta blues, played on a stringed gourd instrument.
That 1 Guy
Premiered on Mar 03, 2009
Experience truly free-form music played on an instrument crafted from wire and iron pipes.
The Blueheels
Premiered on Jun 16, 2008
The pride of Neenah perform an uninhibited set of foot-stomping country-rock.
The Daredevil Christopher Wright
Premiered on Sep 26, 2008
Vocal harmonies abound from this trio that is part of Eau Claire's thriving indie scene.
The Duhks
Premiered on Jul 09, 2009
From Canada, this quintet is a pacesetter for contemporary roots music.
The German Art Students
Premiered on Nov 14, 2011
Madison's German Art Students perform punk, pop and rock with a satirical twist.
The Get Rites
Premiered on Sep 26, 2008
This stripped-down trio from the Twin Cities makes a big country sound.
The Jimmys
Premiered on May 10, 2011
The Jimmys are blues and soul, featuring Jimmy Voegeli's keyboards.
The Kissers
Premiered on Apr 21, 2008
This Irish rock band is a self-described group of rock musicians who learned Irish music.
The Lucas Cates Band
Premiered on Apr 14, 2009
Prolific songrwiting has garnered several accolades for this Madison-based four-piece.
The Pines
Premiered on Jan 25, 2010
The Pines' distinct sound fuses modern indie music with traditional roots/acoustic styles.
The Red Stick Ramblers
Premiered on Feb 27, 2010
From Laffayette, La., the Ramblers push every edge of contemporary Cajun dance music.
The Right Now
Premiered on Jun 16, 2009
The rythmic soul music of this Chicago band is layered thick with vocals and horns.
The Stellanovas
Premiered on Jan 06, 2009
Chris Wagoner and his wife Mary Gaiens offer up a set of string swing music.
The Urban Hillbilly Quartet
Premiered on Nov 15, 2008
This old-school country band breaks the lyrical standard with this set of music.
Vagabond Opera
Premiered on Nov 17, 2009
Portland, Oregon's finest bohemian cabaret act offers plenty of show and musicianship.
Victoria Vox
Premiered on Apr 21, 2008
A recovering rocker, VictoriaVox now puts the ukulele front and center in her music.
Whitney Mann
Premiered on Jun 22, 2010
The country singer/songwriter appears with her full band of alt-country players.
Willy Porter
Premiered on Jan 15, 2008
Porter's elite finger-style acoustic guitar and sweet voice set listeners in a trance.