July 7th – The Mascot Theory with Special Guest Gabe Burdulis

Thanks for your support:  Pioneer Evnironmental Group of WI, Joe Drapeau

A high-energy dose of toe-tapping Americana folk-country rock drenched in tight harmonies spewing lyrics of love, loss, regret, death, and hope. With groups like Mumford & Sons, The Avett Brothers, and Dawes setting the tone, the sub-genre of acoustic folk rock made its way to mainstream radio and captured an incredible and very loyal fan base. With the release of their Nashville-recorded album Hand Me Down Miracles, the Esperanto EP, and the most recent Trust and Bones album, The Mascot Theory is set to be the next band in that category to make a major impact, as they have quickly moved up the popularity ranks of Madison’s music scene with their infectious songwriting and energetic live shows. They balance on an alternative folk influence and pull it together with a rootsy bluegrass blended Americana feel to give something that fits alongside their counterparts, but also has enough freshness to it to give it a unique spin and create their own sound as well, with a sonic backbone of 4-part harmony swells.

   

July 14th – Madtown Mannish Boys

Thanks for your support:  Family Dental Care – Russ Christian DDS.

The Madtown Mannish Boys are a Madison-based Blues band who are steeped in Chicago-style Blues, including artists like Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Otis Spann, Paul Butterfield, and Little Walter. They perform with raw exuberance and driving rhythms that make you want to boogie. Some of their tunes are harmonica-driven, played with gritty fervor and intense energy. Others are soulful ballads, heavily influenced by the likes of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke. This mix of styles and genres makes for an entertaining and dynamic show that you won’t want to miss.

July 21st – The Earthlings

Thanks for your support:  Heartland Ecological Group.

The Earthlings, a Madison music and arts collective, combines diverse eras of electronic sonic rock together with a laid back psychedelic indie emphasis, euphoric space, and positive vibrations from the 60’s, early 70’s, and 90’s.

 

 

 

July 28th – The String Benders

Thanks for your support:  Potosi Brewing Company and TRICOR Insurance.

The String Benders are a quartet from the Fox River Valley in Wisconsin. They are made up of drums, bass, and two guitars. All played by talented seasoned musicians. The group has achieved an identity of its own, known for their amazing harmonizing vocals, for performing Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Beatles and Eagles classics, as well as many original songs.

Special Guest at intermission: “Archie” 

 

 

August 4th – Gin, Chocolate and Bottle Rockets

Thanks for your support:  Village Smile Care, Dr. Angela Coty and Mount Horeb Telephone Company.

Based out of Madison, Wisconsin Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets has, according to the Isthmus laid “themselves bare in a way that’s cathartic, even if the lyrics are a bit on the nose sometimes…the music is beautiful, catchy and immensely relatable.”

Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin / Beth Kille
Vocals, Percussion / Jen Farley
Vocals, Keyboard / Shawndell Marks

August 11th – All That Jazz Big Band

Thanks for your support:  The Third Door Storage and Von Wolf Movement.

All That Jazz Big Band is a Wisconsin and Illinois event favorite for over 35 years. This traditional big band has been featured at the Madison Art Fair on the Square, Stoughton Opera House, Al Ringling Theatre, and the Monroe Performing Arts Center.  All That Jazz is also a regular at a variety of area festivals, school concerts, and summer concert series.  Hear stirring renditions of classic dance tunes, jazz standards as interpreted by modern arrangers, and new jazz compositions.  Under the direction of local trumpeter, Paul Heinecke, the band is a great mix of people from diverse backgrounds – teachers, doctors, service reps, engineers, and more, who range in age from their mid 20s to mid 90s.  All That Jazz members gather regularly to perfect and promote jazz – an original American art form!  Four Mt Horeb area musicians – Paul Heinecke, Ken Erfourth, Alan Fauque, and Tim Ekenberg will have featured solos in this WNL performance, so come out and get ready for a great time!