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Chris Lay

A longtime Tone Madison contributor and former archivist for the Wisconsin State Journal, Chris Lay has also been referred to as a “cool ninja” by the Insane Clown Posse.

Chris's Latest Articles

Madison calendar, August 18 through 24

Rooftop Cinema, Big Eyes, Forced Into Femininity, and more events of note in Madison this week.

The Great Taste of the Midwest’s most ludicrous beer names, 2016 edition

Craft beer is growing up so fast, but still can't use its words.

Madison calendar, August 11 through 17

Boris, BC Grimm, Kiddo, Dick Dale, and more events of note this week in Madison.

Madison calendar, August 4 through 10

Colin Stetson & Sarah Neufeld, Litüus, a local hip-hop fest, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, July 28 through August 3

Faun Fables, UW Cinematheque's summer finale, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, July 21 through 27

Willy Street Chamber Players, Tunic, Cloud Becomes Your Hand, and more events of note in Madison this week.

John Roy prepares to record his second album in Madison

The comedian catches up with us before returning to the Comedy Club on State from July 28 through 30.

Madison calendar, July 14 through 20

Krar Collective at La Fete De Marquette, Femi Kuti, Brian Posehn, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, July 7 through 13

Badlands, T. Mixwell, Zed Kenzo, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, June 30 through July 6

Lex Allen, Black Poets Society, Violent Cop, and more events of note in Madison this week.