| Friday - 5/23/2008 | ||
| 11:00 AM | Sparetime Bluegrass Band | Quench Gum Stage |
| 11:10 AM | Aaron Williams and the HooDoo | Onion Stage |
| 12:30 PM | Sharp & Harkins | Quench Gum Stage |
| 12:40 PM | Sam Baker | Onion Stage |
| 2:00 PM | 20 Reasons Taken / 105.5 | Quench Gum Stage |
| 2:10 PM | Sojourn | Onion Stage |
| 3:30 PM | Sunspot | Quench Gum Stage |
| 3:40 PM | Bob Rocks | Onion Stage |
| 5:00 PM | Mighty Short Bus | Quench Gum Stage |
| 5:30 PM |  | Onion Stage |
| 7:00 PM | Jam Session | Quench Gum Stage |
| Saturday - 5/24/2008 | ||
| 11:00 AM | Dane Varese Band | Quench Gum Stage |
| 11:00 AM | Capitol Chordsmen & Yahara River Chorus | Onion Stage |
| 12:10 PM | Black Star Drumline | Onion Stage |
| 12:30 PM | Wild Heart | Quench Gum Stage |
| 12:30 PM | Blue Beyond | Onion Stage |
| 2:00 PM | Michelle Chenard | Quench Gum Stage |
| 2:00 PM | Paul Filipowicz | Onion Stage |
| 3:30 PM | Unstrung Heroes | Quench Gum Stage |
| 3:30 PM | Adam Isaac and the People | Onion Stage |
| 5:00 PM | The New Fuse | Quench Gum Stage |
| 5:30 PM | Charles Walker Band | Onion Stage |
| 7:00 PM | 2nd Thought | Quench Gum Stage |
| Sunday - 5/25/2008 | ||
| 10:00 AM | Kehl School Of Dance | Quench Gum Stage |
| 10:00 AM | Madison Marathon Results | Onion Stage |
| 10:00 AM | "Cut the Mustard" music competition | Onion Stage |
| 11:30 AM | A.N.T. | Quench Gum Stage |
| 1:20 PM | Felicia Alima | Quench Gum Stage |
| 3:00 PM | | Quench Gum Stage |
| 3:30 PM | Brian Mazzaferri | Onion Stage |
| 5:00 PM | Joe Moss Band | Quench Gum Stage |
| 5:30 PM | | Onion Stage |
| 7:00 PM | OD TAPO IMI | Quench Gum Stage |
| Monday - 5/26/2008 | ||
| 11:00 AM | Garrett Ramquist | Quench Gum Stage |
| 11:10 AM | "Cut The Mustard" winner #1 | Onion Stage |
| 12:20 PM | "Cut The Mustard" winner #2 | Onion Stage |
| 12:30 PM | | Quench Gum Stage |
| 1:25 PM | Capital Sound | Onion Stage |
| 2:00 PM | Flame Shark | Quench Gum Stage |
| 2:00 PM | Madison Scouts | Onion Stage |
| 3:00 PM | Harmonious Wail | Onion Stage |
| 4:00 PM | Lube | Quench Gum Stage |
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| Entertainment Bios | ||
20 Reasons Taken is gaining a reputation as a local sensation. Thanks to a loyal fan base and their efforts to promote 20RT with word of mouth it is only a matter of time before the group is thrown into the mainstream. 20RT's hard work, determination, and stage presence is paying off having already shared the stage with the likes of Lucky Boys Confusion, Switchfoot, and Three Days Grace. In September 2004, 20RT released their first album "Redefine the Sound" which has been nominated for "Best Rock Album" at this year's Madison Area Music Awards. The album title was chosen to express that music must speak for itself and should break boundaries. 20 Reasons Taken combines elements of Rock, Funk, and Hip-Hop into a unique blend all their own, but have respectably been compared to bands like 311 and Incubus.
"Taking notes from Weezer to Dinosaur Jr. to The Hold Steady and All-American Rejects, Sunspot's rock dares you not to sing along, play air guitar, and have a great time. Neanderthal, their fourth album and newest release, is an exciting touchstone for the band. Whether it's singing along to the comic bitterness of "Eat Out My Heart" or pumping your fist along to the dark hooky beat of "Neanderthal", Sunspot has created a collection of songs that's non-stop, adrenaline-fueled fun to listen to."
BoB ROCKS is a South Central Wisconsin band based out of the Madison/Mt. Horeb area. BoB ROCKS has been playing the area for more than 6 years, and has opened for such national acts as Vince Neal and Firehouse. BoB ROCKS plays a mixure of the 70's, 80's, 90's, and todays music along with some country too! BoB ROCKS high energy and vast variety of songs keep the crowd dancing and involved with only a moment at the end of the night for them to catch their breath and say... ONE MORE SONG...ONE MORE SONG...ONE MORE SONG! So come check out BoB ROCKS, and you're sure to have a great time!
The Mighty Short Bus has been compared to southern rock bands such as The Black Crowes, and Lynard Skynard, but that is only half of their sound… maybe less. The music goes a step further, infusing their would-be southern rock sound with the cold truth of a winter’s day, giving them a true Midwest Rock sound. Shows all over the Midwest have become the norm, and outward expansion of this ROGUE NATION is imminent. The five piece rock band is made up of Ben Stitgen-drums, Rob Junceau-bass, Josh Smith-keys and backing vocals, Nic Adamany-lead guitar and vocals, and Frank Busch on lead vocals, and guitars.
Energetic Midwestern rock n' roll, featuring the intelligent lyrics of front woman Beth Kille. "The band's music is refreshing for its simplicity; not a blunt, unpolished plainness, but a full, very mature sound that is at once unique and strangely familiar. The band plays with so much skill and, more importantly, personality that it's hard not to feel your inner cynic melting away..." <BR>-- Madison Observer (April, '04)
A native of Madison, Dane Varese has had a love of music for as long as he can remember. He started playing guitar at age 16 and continued on as a musician and singer/songwriter. Danes music has been influenced by Huey Lewis and The News, James Taylor, Stephen Lynch, Jason Mraz and Reel Big Fish.
Barbershop quartet Dave Hutchinson 438-7583 http://www.madison.com/communities/chord/
Wild Heart is a five piece top 40 country band from Madison, Wisconsin. The band has been together for over 10 years playing at clubs and festivals all over Wisconsin. Wild Heart has shared the stage with many national acts over the years.
Adam Isaac and the People is the concept of bassist, singer, songwriter Adam Isaac. The group consists of bassist/vocalist Adam Isaac, guitarist Joe Niesen, drummer Joey B. Banks, keyboardist Tim Whalen and Saxophonist Al Falaschi. The band began playing shows around the Midwest in 2006 and plan to record and releases their first album in the summer of 2007. Adam Isaac and the People perform mostly original funk, soul, and pop based music and covers Prince, The Meters, The Ohio Players, and Marvin Gaye. The goal of the band is to sign a big fat record deal, so if any of you A&R people like what you hear, SIGN US, PLEASE!!!!!! Please enjoy our music.
The Kehl School of Dance was founded in 1880 by Professor Frederick W. Kehl. He believed in dance as an expression of self and art, and helped create many national dance organizations to promote the education and documentation of dance.<BR><BR> Today, Professor Kehl’s grandchildren Jo Jean, Jo Ann and Virginia continued to promote the Kehl dance philosophy of quality dance and an enriching experience. They became presidents and board members of many dance organizations
Music competition for high school students in nine bands formed outside of school: Hosted by Jerry Ford Founder of The Last Few.
Queenie and the Blue Cats have been gathering recognition in the Madison area for their solid interpretations of blues and blues/rock standards and classics. Featuring Queenie Wade and her rootsy stylings as well as the highly regarded guitar work of Mr. Joe Dieter, Q&B's have been winning new fans with every performance!
Playing music all her life and for the past two years being a full-time musician, Jessi Lynn is doing what she wants to do. Jessi Lynn has been nominated for seven Grammy's in 2002 for her CD Just Me & My Guitar and six Grammy's in 2006 for her CD You Ain't Seen Nothin' Like This. The Madison Area Music Awards has also awarded Jessi Lynn for 2006 Album of the Year for her third release, You Ain't Seen Nothin' Like This.
Given a guitar by his grandmother when he was 15, John quickly put his background in music from playing the piano and trombone to good use. After playing in a few different bands in high school, John began to delve into solo music upon entering college. Influences ranging from Damien Rice to Tom Waits and Keller Williams helped to morph his style into the unique sound he has today. John has played all over the Fox Valley in Wisconsin, as well as in Colorado, Iowa, and Michigan. He has played at the first annual "Midwest Acoustic Music Festival" in Elkhart Lake, WI, as well as the first annual "Local Music Festival" in Oshkosh, WI. As 2006 begins John looks forward to the release of his first full-length album, "Dusk Came Slow". As a popular solo artist around the Fox Valley he is poised to break out into the greater Midwest.
Capital Sound Drum & Bugle Corps is a Non-Profit organization, based in Madison. Formed in 1995, Capital Sound is known for entertaining, engaging performances that exude a youthful spirit, Capital Sound is a crowd favorite wherever they perform. The Sound brings a unique brand of entertainment to audiences by performing in perades, concerts and field show competitions on the DCM and DCI circuits. The drum corps experience has been described as "The hardest work you'll ever have fun doing" MAY OUR SOUND ALWAYS BE HEARD
Flame Shark has released two albums of their folk-inspired psychedelic rock music in the summer of 2006. The band has toured throughout Wisconsin receiving comments about their harmonizing ways.
The Madison Scouts, founded in 1938 and celebrating 67 years of continuous operation in 2005, is one of the oldest and most successful drum corps in the history of the activity. Throughout the years, the Madison Scouts have combined an exciting educational and developmental approach designed to give each member the opportunity to achieve personal and performance excellence while sharing in a unique fraternal experience. The Corps has also established an admirable tradition of consistently presenting innovative, challenging, and exciting programs designed to communicate with and entertain each and every person who views the Madison Scouts. They have been Drum Corps International Championship Finalists for 31 years since 1973. <BR><BR> The Corps will travel over 15,000 miles while appearing in nearly 20 states and provinces. The Madison Scouts have twice toured Europe and performed in France, Germany, Holland, and England and participated in the 2004 DCI Tour of Champions.
Harmonious Wail was founded in 1987 in Madison. This band seamlessly blends an eclectic array of styles - Django Reinhardt inspired jazz, Eastern European gypsy swing, American jazz standards, and contemporary folk - to create their own distinctive sound. They have two albums available, "Airborne" and "Live at the ZMF". The group currently has four members, Sims Delaney-Potthoff, Maggie Delaney-Potthoff, Tom Waselchuk, and John Mesoloras.
