Los Lobos
Los Lobos have built an unprecedented legacy: 100+ gigs a year for five decades, millions of miles, millions of fans, 17 studio albums, dozens of releases and collaborations, and honors including 4 Grammys, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction, national awards, and countless city proclamations.
Rockin’ Dopsie Jr & the Zydeco Twisters
ockin’ Dopsie Jr & The Zydeco Twisters have been performing steadily for many years, touring the USA and Europe. Rockin Dopsie has been called The James Brown of Zydeco and The Mick Jagger of the Swamps because of his high energy showmanship,
Cinthie
German producer, DJ, label and record store owner Cinthie has become one ofthe most sought-after artists in the contemporary electronic scene.
Flow Tribe
Founded in 2004, Flow Tribe was solidified in the wake of Hurricane Katrina's destruction with the mission to bring the next generation of the New Orleans' sound of unstoppable rhythm and passion to the world. The next 15 years would find Flow Tribe performing over 120 shows a year crossing the country multiple times from the biggest festival stages to the nicest venues.
LowDown Brass Band
“Not exactly Slipknot, but not exactly John Philip Sousa either. What it is, exactly, is AWESOME!" - Chicago Sun Times
Mo’ Mojo
Mo’ Mojo is an uplifting, female-fronted “Pardi Gras” band that uses the sounds of Louisiana (Zydeco, Cajun, New Orleans Blues, and Mardi Gras music) to create a joyful sense of community through dance.
Paurro
Paulina Rodriguez, known as PAURRO, is a Mexico City based producer and DJ with over a decade of experience. As a proud ambassador of Mexico’s vibrant electronic music landscape, PAURRO has solidified her position as a prominent figure on the global stage, enchanting audiences with her dynamic performances and cutting-edge productions.
Dustin Zahn
Dustin Zahn is a respected multi-genre producer and DJ originating from the midwestern United States. He is known for his pulsating and hypnotic trademark vibe which is a key element in both his productions and live performances. With over 25 years of experience and unrivaled musical diversity as both a producer and a performer, he has gained the respect of Techno and House legends, purists, and contemporary DJs.
Denise LaGrassa Band
A powerhouse in the Chicago blues scene, Denise La Grassa leads her band with grit, soul, and sharp songwriting. Her music fuses blues tradition with modern edge and raw storytelling.
2026 Line Up
Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
As Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band began recording under Chubby’s own label, their public notoriety grew. Their 2010 release, Zydeco Junkie, won the Grammy for Best Zydeco or Cajun Music. Zydeco Junkie isn’t just the name of a Grammy Award-winning album, it’s also Chubby’s outlook on life.
Steve Rachmad aka Sterac
As a DJ Steve Rachmad is constantly reinventing himself. Set firmly in the best that techno and house have to offer at the moment, Rachmad draws inspiration from his love for high quality disco and electro from the past. As words can never truly describe music, we’ll end with advising you to go check him out and hear for yourself what Steve is all about.
Jimpster
Jimpster’s music is a reflection of his unrelenting pursuit of musical depth in club music. A balance between nostalgic warmth and forward-focussed vision that continues to captivate listeners and dancers alike. For him, it’s not about creating music for the moment, but building sounds that resonate over time, long after the track has finished playing.
Anthony Rother
Anthony Rother is described as an influential visionary, an electro pioneer and one of electronic music’s most prolific producers. For more than two decades Rother aggregated a vast musical canon that reflects his unique career as a sound researcher exploring the aesthetics far beyond the boundaries of electro, techno and pop music.
Stacey Hotwaxx Hale
For as long as there is music and those who faithfully dance, there will always be a need for the Godmother of House Music, DJ Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale. Detroit’s 1st female of house music plays dance floor bangers and orchestral melodies with live music fusions.
Zydeco Voodoo Band
Zydeco Voodoo channels the raw power of the bayou -
hard-driving Accordion and Rubboard, swamp-soaked Sax, Guitar and Keys, and a rhythm section that hits like a freight train. Rooted in traditional Zydeco and Cajun dance music, the band also dives deep into NOLA Funk, Swamp Pop, R & B and reinvents modern songs with a gritty, pulsing New Orleans heartbeat.
Brass Queens
“Their harmonies were tight, their presence commanding, and they had the rare ability to connect instantly with the audience. The result was a high-energy performance that left the crowd buzzing.” — Global Soundwaves
Robin Pluer, Juli Wood, and MRS. FUN
Robin Pluer, Juli Wood, and MRS. FUN unite three powerhouse forces from Wisconsin’s music scene. With Pluer’s soulful vocals, Wood’s dynamic saxophone, and the legendary funk grooves of MRS. FUN, this collaboration delivers a vibrant mix of jazz, soul, and high-energy rhythm.
Shamekia Copeland
“Shemekia Copeland has established herself as one of the leading blues artists of our time. Profound and truly powerful...inviting you to think and to party.” –NPR Music
Special Request
Special Request is the new rugged alias for house and techno stalwart Paul Woolford. Inspired by the unruly conventions of UK pirate radio stations, this project captures the raw energy and diversity of the illegal airwaves and uses this as a springboard of inspiration for a series of heavyweight productions that span from murky house through darkside techno to chaotic eye-of-the-storm hardcore/jungle tear-outs. The end results are incendiary.
Belles of the Boot ft Connie G, Donna Angelles, and Sarah Russo
Belles of the Boot is a powerhouse collaboration bringing together three of Louisiana’s most dynamic female artists for a unforgettable show. Blending zydeco, soul, blues, gospel, funk and swamp pop. This trio celebrates the sound, soul, and spirit of the south with unmatched energy and authenticity.
Davina and the Vagabonds
“Davina Sowers creates her own Americana mishmash—a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there.”Rolling Stone Magazine
The Carry Nation
The Carry Nation (Nita Aviance and Will Automagic) are DJs and producers whose style is deeply rooted and fundamentally intertwined with the historical arc of New York City's most affirming nightlife experiences.
The Burroughs
From humble beginnings covering soul standards in their unlikely hometown of Greeley, Colorado, The Burroughs have traversed a decade of growth and reinvention to become a band that defies odds and transcends categorization. Since 2013, the 9-piece act has lit up stages around the country with their trademark brand of “sweaty soul music,” an invitation for audiences to dance, celebrate, and connect under a unifying and infectious groove.
Infinity Machine
Infinity Machine was formed by Gregory Droggitis (Gee Dee) and John MacLean (The JuanMacLean) In their recordings and live performances, Infinity Machine incorporates instruments often foundin ceremonial psychedelic settings: flutes, drums, chimes, gongs and the voice are backed bysparkly and ethereal synthesizers.
Trinity Irish Dance Ensemble
It's the only Irish dance performing arts training program in existence. Rooted in traditional Irish dance and music, Trinity Irish Dance Ensemble explores and expands upon Irish culture through the performing arts lens. From high energy soft shoe dances to percussive hard shoe dances and traditional Irish ceili dances, Trinity Irish Dance Ensemble showcases the wide range of the Irish dance art form.
Autokinetic
Mike McClure aka Autokinetic has been performing live electronic music since the earliest days of the Minneapolis rave scene. His approach to electronic music is informed by his long involvement in Minneapolis techno culture. His full-hardware live performances have an unmistakable after-hours feel that is true to his roots.
Dream Girl
Lorna Dune
Lorna Dune is an acclaimed electronic musician, keyboardist, producer and sound designer. Known for her innovative fusion of electronic soundscapes and contemporary classical roots, her music career spans ambient, orchestral, electronic dance and experimental realms.
Mr. Chair
Mr. Chair is a boundary-pushing Madison piano trio blending jazz, classical, and experimental sounds. Known for dynamic collaborations across genres, they've released acclaimed albums like Nebulebula, Better Days, the operatic Sirena, and hip hop-infused Spectaculous. Their adventurous performances range from A Charlie Brown Christmas to Stravinsky reworks, all marked by bold storytelling and musical precision.
Lola Mischeif & Elemental Aerial Arts
Queer Variety Night featuring Circus-Burlesque
The Jimmys
“The Jimmys are excellent musicians, wildly fun entertainers, and perform a slew of strong, original songs. They’re a treat for any fans of roots rock, old school R&B, and straight-up blues. every performance is like a party!” - Bruce Iglauer, Alligator Records
Madison Based Artists
Hot Summer Gays
Sarah Akawa, b2b, Fuzzy Duck
Moorhaus
Moorhaus is a Milwaukee-based DJ and founder of Reciprocal Rhythm. Rooted in the Midwest’s vibrant dance floor culture & known for his deep digging and wide-ranging taste, his sets explore the space between hypnotic textures and sharp, driving grooves. Drawing from everything from the deep rhythms of 90s house to the stripped-back focus of minimal and the raw energy of acid, his style embodies the evolving language of the Midwest underground.
Phat Phunktion
Phat Phunktion is a nine-piece tour de force that combines the polish of pop with the smoothness of 60’s soul and the raw groove of 70’s funk, Phat Phunktion formed in halls of the music school at the University of Wisconsin. They have performed at clubs and music festivals all across the United States and Japan. Their dynamic stage show and incredible musicianship have initiated thousands of faithful “Phatheads,” who are now spreading the word. They have amassed over 17 million streams on Spotify with over 35k monthly listeners.
The Stop & Listen
The Stop and Listen plays old-time stringband music with a unique set of instruments and voices. We specialize in fiddle tunes, old-time songs, jug band numbers, and country blues. They bring some serious drive and groove with harmonicas (sometimes a couple at once), extraordinary improvisation on cello and fiddle, banjos of uncompromising size, and a bass with a chip on its shoulder. Songs are sung with an old-time swagger, harmonies included.
Johnny Chimes
Johnny Chimes blends Southern blues, boogie-woogie piano, country guitar, and soulful vocals into a unique sound. A skilled songwriter, he mixes originals with his take on blues, country, and New Orleans R&B classics. Joined by Al Falaschi, Lacouir Yancey, and Mel Ford, his band, Johnny Chimes and the Natch’l Blues Band, brings a retro cool vibe to every performance.
Novel Folly
Novel Folly is an independent, genre-fluid group based in Madison, WI. Drawing from eclectic backgrounds in jazz, funk, Afro-Cuban, and classical/contemporary music, Novel Folly explores the liminal space between genres and packages it with catchy pop vocals and danceable anthems.
Spectaculous
Hip Hop/ Fushion Band
Trio Soleil
We play delightful French tunes with a Django feel, soulful Jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, uptempo New Orleans-influenced covers of Lucinda Williams, Tom Waits and other greats, tender ballads that will make you weep (well, they make US weep), and a smattering of original tunes folks seem to love.
Cajun Strangers
The Cajun Strangers are an award-winning band from Madison, Wisconsin, that plays traditional Cajun dance music, as you would hear down in Southwest Louisiana and East Texas. A Madison institution, they’ve been playing dances, festivals, events, and backyards for nearly 20 years.
The Lonesome Cobras
Mama Digdown’s Brass Band
For three decades, Mama Digdown’s Brass Band has been a tireless ambassador of New Orleans music, lighting up stages with the unmistakable sound of second line brass. Rooted deeply in the tradition of Crescent City street parades, they bring an electrifying mix of gritty funk, soul and raw energy to every performance—earning them a spot among the most thrilling live brass bands on the scene.
Nuggernaut
Instrumental/jazz funk at it's the finest. The group balances a repertoire of original music with an eclectic mix of covers from the likes of Michael Jackson, Herbie Hancock and Led Zeppelin. Nuggernaut is comfortable in intense listening concert settings as well nasty dance parties and everything in between.
The Earthlings
The Earthlings: Madison’s musical collective that brings 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.
Vo5
Get ready to boogie with V05, Madison’s ultimate disco inferno! Known for their funky grooves, glittery outfits, and infectious energy, this band brings the best of the '70s to life with a mix of classic disco hits and irresistible originals. V05 guarantees a party you won’t forget!