7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, July 19, 2026
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July 19, 2026 –Pete Henry at the Come Back in at 4 pm
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July 19, 2026 –Sean Hayes at the Bur Oak Sunday Night
Pete Henry at the Come Back in at 4 pm
Peter Henry Fisk, b. 1985, is an American singer and instrumentalist. A guitarist since age nine, studying with Craig Sorrenti, Pete played professionally around the Stockton and Modesto areas of California. At age sixteen, he was recognized for his skills on the guitar, competing in different styles, and winning 1st prize at the Stairway to Stardom concert in 2002 with the rock group, Concrete Rose. In 2004, he received the Louis Armstrong Award and Most Outstanding Jazz Soloist Award as a member of the Escalon High School Jazz Ensemb
Sean Hayes at the Bur Oak Sunday Night
Sean Hayes is an American singer‑songwriter known for his warm, soulful blend of folk, indie, and roots music, with a career spanning more than 30 years.
Monday, July 20, 2026
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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July 22, 2026 –Tall Paul and the Naughty Cats at Hop Garden-Belleville, WI
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Featured July 22, 2026 –Featured Eric Johnson at the Bur Oak at 8 pm
Tall Paul and the Naughty Cats at Hop Garden-Belleville, WI
Band featuring Tall Paul Sabel on harmonica and vocals, Dave Wood on guitar and vocals, Tom Krzystof on guitar, James LeFevre on drums, Rob Junceau or Joe Shelley on bass with special guests Vinnie Cupertino and/or Tony Roman on cajon. Blues funk Latin, Musician/band
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Featured July 23, 2026 –Featured Madtown Mannish Boys Gazebo Mussik
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July 23, 2026 –Kris Lager, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
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Madtown Mannish Boys Gazebo Mussik
If Madison’s blues scene has a house band for its collective spirit, it might just be the Madtown Mannish Boys, one of our Local Blues Heros Bands. On summer evenings at places like the East Side Club, their sound cuts through the air—harmonica wailing, guitar lines snapping tight, and rhythms that feel pulled straight from […]
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Kris Lager, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
Kris Lager, Thursday Night For over two decades, Nebraska’s Kris Lager—a Lincoln native now rooted in Omaha—has crisscrossed the nation as a true musical journeyman, distributing his emotionally rich, genre-blending sound to anyone and everyone willing to listen. At the heart of his philosophy is a powerful “Celebrate Life” mantra—a spirited commitment to uplifting listeners […]
Friday, July 24, 2026
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July 24, 2026 –Mama’s Worry, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
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Featured July 24, 2026 –Featured Tall Paul and the Naughty Cats at Twisted Grounds
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Featured July 24, 2026 –Featured Ryan McGrath in Waunakee
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Featured July 24, 2026 –Featured Joanne Shaw Taylor, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
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Featured July 24, 2026 –Featured Gareth Pearson at the Bur Oak
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Featured July 24, 2026 –Featured Kings of Blues, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
Mama’s Worry, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
Local musicians Jeff Welter and Mel Wild, having just returned home from living in Austin, Texas, formed Mama’s Worry in the summer of 1978 and their first gig was the River Queen Bar in McGregor, Iowa (now Josie’s River Queen).
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Tall Paul and the Naughty Cats at Twisted Grounds
Tall Paul and the Naughty Cats bring a lively, good‑humored blend of blues, roots, and upbeat groove. Their performances are known for warm vocals, playful stage chemistry, and a feel‑good energy that fits perfectly into neighborhood venues and outdoor summer shows. Expect a band that leans into audience connection, spontaneity, and the joy of live […]
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Ryan McGrath in Waunakee
Ryan McGrath is a Madison‑based singer, guitarist, and bandleader known for a blend of blues, country, and classic American rock. His music is often described as ideal for a cross‑country road‑trip soundtrack, rooted in traditional American styles and blues‑guitar virtuosity. Band Lineup Musical Style & Influences Performance Highlights Notable Release Know My Name (2016) A […]
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Joanne Shaw Taylor, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
Joanne Shaw Taylor, discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics at the age of 16, has carved out an impressive niche for herself in the world of blues-rock. After witnessing her remarkable guitar playing, Stewart immediately invited her to join his supergroup, D.U.P., setting the wheels in motion for a flourishing musical career. Her prodigious […]
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Gareth Pearson at the Bur Oak
Internationally acclaimed acoustic guitarist Gareth Pearson—affectionately known as “The Welsh Tornado”—has earned a reputation for electrifying performances that blend jaw‑dropping fingerstyle technique with warmth, humor, and genuine audience connection. His playing spans an impressive range of genres: country, folk, classical, pop, rock, jazz, swing, and bluegrass, all woven together with his own intricate and emotive original compositions.
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Kings of Blues, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
Kings of Blues Kings of Blues (KoTB) is a powerhouse, rotating super‑group built from the Midwest’s most formidable blues and blues‑rock guitar talent. Anchored by Kansas City titan Nick Schnebelen and Omaha legend Kris Lager, KoTB brings together a shifting lineup of heavy hitters—each one a standout player with deep roots in the regional scene, […]
Saturday, July 25, 2026
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July 25, 2026 –Dave Orr & The Providers, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
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July 25, 2026 –Yates McKendree, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
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July 25, 2026 –Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band at Seven Acre Dairy
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July 25, 2026 –Russ Green, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
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July 25, 2026 –Left on High Street at Bernell’s
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July 25, 2026 –The Jimmys, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
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Featured July 25, 2026Featured Albert Cummings Prairie Dog Bluesfest
Yates McKendree, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
Local musicians Jeff Welter and Mel Wild, having just returned home from living in Austin, Texas, formed Mama’s Worry in the summer of 1978 and their first gig was the River Queen Bar in McGregor, Iowa (now Josie’s River Queen).
Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band at Seven Acre Dairy
Three musicians. One huge sound. 100% handmade American blues. Few bands deliver the raw, joyful punch of country‑blues like Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band. Led by guitar virtuoso Reverend J. Peyton, the trio has earned a reputation as one of the most electrifying live acts in roots music — a band that channels the spirit […]
Russ Green, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
Local musicians Jeff Welter and Mel Wild, having just returned home from living in Austin, Texas, formed Mama’s Worry in the summer of 1978 and their first gig was the River Queen Bar in McGregor, Iowa (now Josie’s River Queen).
Left on High Street at Bernell’s
The band Left on High Street formed in Cambridge, Wisconsin. Bandmates bring a wealth of experience to the stage where their sounds blend the 1980’s MTV vibe with classic rock and blues tunes that are sure to get you moving.
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The Jimmys, Prairie Dog Bluesfest
Local musicians Jeff Welter and Mel Wild, having just returned home from living in Austin, Texas, formed Mama’s Worry in the summer of 1978 and their first gig was the River Queen Bar in McGregor, Iowa (now Josie’s River Queen).
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Albert Cummings Prairie Dog Bluesfest
Cummings began playing the five-string banjo at the age of twelve, and developed a love for bluegrass music. In his late twenties, Cummings formed a trio called “Swamp Yankee.” In 1999, the band released an independently produced album, The Long Way