Writers Block Concerts

In a noisy world, this is a quiet one.

Writer’s Block — tonight at 7 PM, Bartell Theatre
Ellis Paul, Stone & Snow, and carisa

Lights on. Sound down. Songs that get the room.

We’re down to a small number of tickets, but there’s still time to join us.

Doors at 6
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/WB426

The morning after Writer’s Block, we’re doing something new.

On April 17, Ellis Paul will lead a small, hands-on songwriting workshop at Muso in Madison.

This will be a working session focused on the craft of songwriting — lyrics, structure, storytelling, and the decisions that turn an idea into a lasting song.

We’re keeping the group very small (10–12 writers) so the conversation can stay thoughtful and practical.

Because of that, there’s no public ticket link.

If you’re interested in participating:
• Contact us through the form at writersblock.show
• Or send a Facebook Messenger message

More details will be shared directly with participants.

We’re excited to announce the first Writer’s Block of 2026.

Join us April 16 at The Bartell Theatre as we kick off a new season of songs and stories with three incredible writers sharing the stage in the Nashville tradition of a Songwriters in the Round.

Featuring:

Ellis Paul
Stone & Snow
Carissa Cat

Three songwriters. One stage. A room built for listening.

If you’ve never experienced Writer’s Block before, it’s a little different from a typical concert — the lights stay up, the stories get told, and the focus is exactly where it belongs: on the songs.

Real Songs. Reasonable Volume.

Tickets:

Writers Block: April 2026 | Bartell Theatre The Bartell Theatre in Madison Wisconsin. Madison's home for live, local, theatre, and more!

Tonight at 7 PM at The Bartell Theatre.
Writer’s Block returns with Noah Guthrie, joined in the round by Katie Dahl and Mark Croft.

Three songwriters. One room. Lights on, because you can’t build community in the dark.

Come hear the stories, the harmonies, the quiet moments, and the songs shared the way they were written.

Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/WBNov2025
Real Songs. Reasonable Volume.

Announcing Our 2026 Season
Three nights. Nine songwriters. Endless stories.

Writer’s Block returns to The Bartell Theatre for another season of intimate, all-acoustic Songwriters in the Round performances.

April 16 – Ellis Paul, Stone & Snow, Carisa
August 6 – Regan Stewart, Nick Brown, Rianna Marie
December 3 – Caroline Cotter, Amy Speace, Evan Murdock

The lights stay up, the volume stays down, and the songs take center stage.

Season tickets go on sale next week — save your seat for all three shows and don’t miss a single round.

Let’s get small.
Connection doesn’t need a stadium.
Sometimes it only needs a room, a story, and a song that tells the truth.

Nov 20 – The Bartell Theatre
Katie Dahl • Noah Guthrie • Mark Croft
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/WBNov2025

Stopped by Forward Craft & Coffee for Vinyl Night and was surprised to hear a record from Grace Pettis one of our past Writer’s Block artists spinning on the turntable. Moments like that remind me what this community is all about — songs that stay with you.

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Songs, stories, and that Writers Block weirdness you can’t find anywhere else.

Join us Thursday, November 20 at the Bartell Theatre for an unforgettable night with Katie Dahl, Noah Guthrie, and Mark Croft.

Get your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/WBNov2025

Community isn’t built in the dark.

Low Ticket Alert — Writer’s Block is tonight!

Join us at the Bartell Theatre for a one-of-a-kind night with Jake La Botz, Whitney Mann, and JE Sunde.
No microphones. No amps. Just songs, stories, and the kind of night you don’t scroll past.

Doors open at 6 show starts at 7. A few tickets still remain — grab yours now:
🎟️ https://tinyurl.com/WBAug2025

This Thursday, August 7, Writer’s Block returns to the Bartell Theatre for a night of unforgettable songs and stories.

Jake La Botz, Whitney Mann, and JE Sunde will take the stage in our signature “in-the-round” format — no microphones, no amplifiers, just pure songwriting in its rawest form.

This show is nearly sold out — don’t wait.
🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/WBAug2025