Week of Events
Mile of Music 2026 (Mile 13) July 30-Aug 1, Appleton, WI
Mile of Music 2026 (Mile 13) is a free, original‑music festival held along a walkable mile of Downtown Appleton, Wisconsin. In 2026, the festival runs Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August 2, transforming the city’s core into a dense, immersive music corridor featuring hundreds of artists, dozens of venues, and a uniquely handcrafted, community‑driven atmosphere. […]
Sugar Maple Music Festival 2026
Two-day outdoor festival in Madison that celebrates American roots music and dance through performances, workshops, and jam sessions. About Our Festival Sugar Maple Music Festival is a two-day outdoor festival in Madison that celebrates American roots music and dance through performances, educational workshops, and jam sessions. Featuring bluegrass, Cajun, Americana music and more! This family-friendly […]
Sunday, July 26, 2026
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July 26, 2026 –Idledaze Trio at the Come Back In, Madison (Today) Sunday 4-7 pm
Idledaze Trio at the Come Back In, Madison (Today) Sunday 4-7 pm
Idledaze Trio performs today at the Come Back In, Madison, out on the Patio.
Monday, July 27, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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July 29, 2026 –Tall Paul and the Naughty Cats at the Tasting Room- Monona
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July 29, 2026 –Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo at Concerts in the Park, Reedsburg
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Featured July 29, 2026 –Featured West Texas Exiles at The Bur Oak July 29
Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo at Concerts in the Park, Reedsburg
Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo are one of Wisconsin’s most electrifying blues‑rock acts — a trio known for high‑energy performances, gritty musicianship, and a modern edge that keeps audiences locked in from the first riff. Rooted in blues tradition but driven by rock intensity, the band blends soulful vocals, searing guitar work, and a rhythm section that hits with precision and swagger.
West Texas Exiles at The Bur Oak July 29
There’s Texas, and then there’s West Texas. You can leave it behind but you can’t let it go. Nobody knows that better than the newly formed West Texas Exiles. Love of music and a restlessness to escape their hometowns brought them together in Austin. With an upcoming EP under their belts, they nonetheless have a deep catalog among the 3 singers/songwriters: Marco Gutierrez (Dirty River Boys), Daniel Davis, and Colin Gilmore; backed by bassist / producer Eric Harrison and drummer Trinidad Leal (DRB, Dixie Witch, Grady, Honky)
Thursday, July 30, 2026
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Featured July 30, 2026 –Featured Gin Mill Hollow at High Noon Saloon, Thurs
Gin Mill Hollow at High Noon Saloon, Thurs
Gin Mill Hollow is a high-energy Americana-jamband from Madison, Wisconsin, known for their unique blend of bluegrass, folk, jazz, blues, and rock. The quartet has developed a strong following through more than 600 live shows over 12 years across the Midwest and beyond, celebrated for performances that often sound more like a rock show than a traditional string-band act.
Friday, July 31, 2026
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July 31, 2026 –Casey Frensz at Heidi Music, Appleton, Friday 11-11:50
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Featured July 31, 2026 –Featured Jerron Paxton at Sugar Maple Festival, 7/31
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July 31, 2026 –
Casey Frensz at Heidi Music, Appleton, Friday 11-11:50
Blues Acoustic Guitar – Mile of Music Festival Join award-winning Minnesota blues artist Casey Frensz for a journey back to the roots of so much music we love today. Learn or improve your skills on one of the most versatile musical instruments – acoustic guitar! Beginners to intermediate players welcome. Bring your own guitar or […]
Jerron Paxton at Sugar Maple Festival, 7/31
Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman at the Sugar Maple Music Festival
Saturday, August 1, 2026
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Featured August 1, 2026 –Featured Annual International Blues Day Celebrations – Aug 1, 2026 – Part 1
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Featured August 1, 2026 –Featured Sugar River Ramble & Jamboree to Support the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association
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Featured August 1, 2026 –Featured International Blues Day – Sat Aug 1, Part II – Orson’s Saloon, Cudahy
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August 1, 2026 –Noah James Hittner at Sugar River Lanes, Belleville
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Featured August 1, 2026 –Featured Tall Paul & the Naughty Cats, Rusty Bee, Fitchburg
Annual International Blues Day Celebrations – Aug 1, 2026 – Part 1
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the blues in all its soul-stirring glory at the 3rd Annual International Blues Day Celebrations on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This year’s festivities feature two dynamic events that bring together an incredible lineup of local and international talent for a vibrant celebration of music, community, and culture.
Sugar River Ramble & Jamboree to Support the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association
Spend the day biking, paddling, and, of course, enjoying live music, benefiting the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association. The Sugar River Ramble and Jamboree is a day-long celebration of the Sugar River in Support of the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association. Enjoy biking, paddling, food, drink, and your favorite local bluegrass. For information about biking […]
International Blues Day – Sat Aug 1, Part II – Orson’s Saloon, Cudahy
Annual International Blues Day Celebrations – Part II – Orson’s Saloon, Cudahy After Blues Day Celebration at the Cudahy Library, the Blues Celebration moves to Orson’s Saloo. At 3:30 PM, the party continues just down the road at Orson’s Saloon, where the music turns up and the evening comes alive. The second half of the celebration […]
Noah James Hittner at Sugar River Lanes, Belleville
Musician, author, and speaker based in Madison, Wisconsin, originally from the Driftless region of the rural Midwest. His work spans live performance, recorded music, books on consciousness and spirituality, and public appearances on radio and network television. Artist Profile: Noah James Hittner Website: noahjameshittner.com Facebook: Active musician page with events and updates Instagram: @noahjameshittner YouTube: […]
Tall Paul & the Naughty Cats, Rusty Bee, Fitchburg
Tall Paul & the Naughty Cats at Rusty Bee Lounge, Fitchburg
