25+ YEARS OF SCARY GOOD MUSIC WITH A MISSION
With this show down at the Madison Land Conservation Trust’s Rettich Preserve, we surpassed raising over $100,000 for local non-profits. Woo Hoo!!
We prefer reservations so we know what to expect, but not necessary. Just bring cash or a check to the show, no cards. To reserve, email Charlie at workdog(at)mindspring.com or click here
And of course, visit our Facebook Page for links to really cool music… and you know, stuff.
Oh, and want to donate or become a sponsor? Don’t. Not because we don’t love you, but because others need the money more than us. We’ll be spending all season helping to raise finds and draw attention to the Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries. Between inflation and the rising fuel costs for both cars and homes, many people are priced out of food. That’s more important right now.
The Schedule
May 14, 6 PM
Jayme Stone
We are back at Deer Lake Scout Preserve for a wonderful afternoon, designed specifically as an escape from the world. Hike before the concert, maybe even getting stuck in Fat Ma’s Squeeze. Enjoy a burger or dog provided (and for sale separately by) the North Madison Congregational Church) then relax to the music at 6. We’ll try to be outdoors, so bring a lawn chair. If it’s raining, we’ll be in the big dining hall and have chairs.
One of my favorite all-time arrangers, composers, and all around human beings will be coming with…a really cool lineup. And that’s what’s great about Jayme. The lineup changes purposely so that each tour can have a different feel and sound. No resting on one’s laurels here, the last thing Jayme wants to ever be is some sort of “greatest hits” band. This time, he’s bringing Elizabeth Ziman, who performs herself as Elizabeth and the Catapult, Hannah Read, a brilliant multi-instrumentalist and singer, and bassist Andrew Ryan. Brilliant papers and singers all, it’ll be a whole new Jayme Stone. Our normal $30 adults, $5 kids.
June 26 A Sunday (afternoon/evening)
Jeremy Kittel, Kittel and Co
Heading back to the magic of Deer Lake Preserve. (We can’t raise funds quite yet, but stay ready…the group spearheading the preservation is working hard.) Hawktail worked so well, even in the rain, that I can’t resist. One of the premier violinists on the planet who also got a Grammy nod for his compositions, and during his downtime, he wrote for folks like Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, Aoife O’Donovan, Abigail Washburn and Bela Fleck, My Morning Jacket, etc. That’s only a part of the resume, of course, and this marks the fourth or fifth time he’s been at the series, and it’ll probably sell out way before the show, but you know, act fast. $30. adult, $5 kids. Looking at 150 capacity due to parking, etc.
Come early and hike around the place and see how special it is!
To make this afternoon even more special, we’ll have the Fire In The Kitchen pizza co. here! yeah, I know, it’s the same name. It’s owned and run by my son Matt and his wife Kristen, who stole the name. They asked first, but still!! Anyway they’re going to be there in the afternoon for your eating enjoyment, and like everything we do, it’s the best pizza on the planet, if I do say so myself. But don’t take my word for it, listen to what this one diner had to say: “This is the best pizza on the planet.” Pizza not included in the price, just pay them separately. Don;t believe me? Here’s a picture of their pizza… mmmmm
Labor Day Weekend
DAMN TALL BUILDINGS
Simply one of my all-time favorite bands in what might be the series-ending show this season. We’ll do this one down at the Rettich Preserve, raising money once again for the Madison Land Conservation Trust’s efforts to make open space preservation the key to this area’s appeal and beauty. No firm details yet, but I’m working on it.