Sometimes we get asked, "Where can I see Five Cent Miracle perform?" The answer is: "Wherever the permitting process is non-existent, the sound requirements are modest, and the pay is optional." Our Madison-area touring strategy is built on the principle of maximum exposure in places where the audience is contractually required to be distracted. Below is a partial list of prestigious venues that, for reasons we still don't fully understand, agreed to let us plug in.

Farmer’s Market, the Produce Section Stage: We were placed between the artisanal honey stand and the person selling tiny, expensive soaps. Our goal was to be less disruptive than the crowd looking for organic kale.

Political Events: We provide background noise for democracy. Our job is to play songs slightly off-key until the main speaker arrives, ensuring everyone knows exactly when the important part of the rally is about to start. We are particularly skilled at annoying voters with red hats.

We fondly remember our first time playing in public – a friend’s backyard BBQ. The sound system almost worked, lighting was via citronella torches, and the audience was required to clap while holding a paper plate of potato salad. We peaked when a passing raccoon stopped to listen.