2026 Concerts Schedule
Professor Jerry Stich’s Original Circus Band
Professor Jerry Stich’s Original Circus Band is truly one of a kind. Performing some of the finest original circus music with lively skill and spirit, the band draws listeners in and carries them along on bright, playful arrangements. Their spirited tunes capture the wonder and pageantry of the circus, inspiring smiles and a warm sense of fun for everyone in attendance.
Juneteeth Celebration featuring The Rascal Theory
Join Baraboo Concerts on the Square and Humility Inc. as we celebrate Juneteenth with a joyful, family-friendly community event honoring unity, culture, and freedom. Enjoy live music from Racal Theory, delicious food, local vendors for shopping, and hands-on educational activities that share the history and significance of Juneteenth. Bring friends and family for a lively day of rhythm, taste, learning, and togetherness as we commemorate emancipation and celebrate the diverse voices that strengthen our community.
Mad City Jug Band
We are America’s Most Adequate Jug Band!™
How adequate are we? Really, really adequate. In fact, we sound like the Memphis Jug Band would have sounded if they were white.
We play classic jug band music, blues and pop music from the 1920s and '30s as well as hits made popular during the 1960s jug band revival by musicians like the Grateful Dead, John Sebastian, and the Jim Kweskin Jug Band. And then there are the hokum tunes from early 1900s where sly lyrics and euphemistic references earn G-ratings even though the songs tend to be about sex, booze and controlled substances.
Got the Salty Dog Blues? Need some southern eel? How about some jelly roll? We can tell you all about it and right in front of the kids, too.
Jug Band music is loved by people of all ages. The Mad City Jug Band is a hoot and is sure to make you smile, dance and clap your hands. Are you ready to have some fun?
CURRENT MEMBERS
Beverly Hills (rhythm guitar, ukulele, kazoo, lead vocals)
Arvid Berge (harmonica, lead vocals)
Denise Berge (washboard, accordion and percussion)
Jeff Brown (fiddle, vocals)
Jim Murray (bass, vocals)
Steve Peiss (banjo, jug, lead vocals)
AWARDS
*Two time Isthmus' Critic's Choice winner
*Madison Area Music Awards 2018 finalists:
Unique Performers
Unique Album of the Year
*Audience Favorite - Southern WI Bluegrass Music Association
Ladies Must Swing
Our story is about inspiration and encouragement given by lovers of good music and finding out what entertains and makes them happy. Over 27 years ago, LMS became Ladies Must Swing which came from Linda Marty Schmitz, President of the Madison Jazz Society, which also gave us our very first performance opportunity!
The presence of women playing jazz has gotten a lot of attention over the last decade and we are grateful for that. We intend to keep the musical momentum going and invite you to come see us, hear us, dance to us, celebrate with us, and re-live history!
Panchromatic Steel
Founded in 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin, Panchromatic Steel has blazed an entirely new trail in the city’s music scene, fusing island styles with pop hits, rock and jazz into a high-energy blend that is hard to categorize but easy to love. With top-shelf multi- instrumentalism and wide-ranging appeal, Panchromatic’s music brightens any day, transports listeners to their happiest moments in the sun, and threads the needle by being artful yet accessible to virtually everyone.
At the heart of Panchromatic’s sound is the steeldrum, or “steelpan” as it's known in its native Trinidad & Tobago. The instrument is a sawed-off 55-gallon oil drum with the top stretched into a bowl and hand-hammered to create tone-producing dents that ring when struck by rubber-tipped mallets. Its tropical associations are hokey to some and delightful to others; but either way, the cliches tell only part of the story and mostly just obscure the instrument’s fierce but woefully under-appreciated musical tradition, which boasts levels of complexity, creativity and energy rivaled by few other musical artforms.
Panchromatic embraces the steelpan’s Caribbean origins while pushing forward into new musical territory. The band includes vocals, horns, flute, keyboards and multiple percussionists, and its all-gender musicians are as diverse as the instruments they play. With its multicolored (ergo “panchromatic”) palette, the band tackles everything from highly technical, jazz-inspired art pieces to danceable favorites by the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire, Led Zeppelin, and Stevie Wonder, taking them to new, uniquely memorable heights.
Son del Atlantico
Son del Atlantico is an Afro-Colombian music band that plays the genres of traditional Colombian music including the rhythms of cumbia, chandé, cumbion, vallenato and porro fused with funk, rock and reggae.
Rare Element
RARE ELEMENT is a high-energy funk band based in Madison, Wisconsin, known for delivering electrifying live performances. Blending deep-pocket grooves, tight horn lines, soulful melodies, and vibrant solos, Rare Element delivers an infectious sound that’s rooted in classic funk traditions while pushing into modern territory. Drawing inspiration from funk legends like Tower of Power, The JB’s, and The Meters, as well as modern torchbearers like Lettuce, Cory Wong, and Karl Denson, Rare Element blends old-school funk with modern flair, creating a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh.
The group’s repertoire fuses elements of jazz, soul, and R&B with funk’s irresistible groove, creating music that is equally compelling for serious listeners and dance-floor devotees. Whether lighting up local festivals, club stages, or outdoor summer concerts, Rare Element has become a go-to act for audiences craving live funk with flavor. Their high-octane live performances are marked by a contagious sense of joy that radiates from the stage.
Rare Element continues to build momentum, gaining fans across the Midwest and beyond. With new music in the works and a growing list of festival appearances, the band has ascended to one of the region’s premiere live funk acts.
Funk is alive and well in Wisconsin — and Rare Element is leading the charge.
Nate Gibson & The Stardazers
Much like Starday Records, whose slogan was “Preserving Our Nation’s Musical Heritage,” so too is Nate Gibson. Gibson’s book, The Starday Story: The House That Country Music Built, won the 2012 Belmont Book Award for Best Book on Country Music and his music has been released on Bear Family Records (Germany), Swelltune Records, Goofin’ Records (Finland), and Cow Island Music. Gibson’s 2019 release, Nate Gibson & the Stars of Starday, features him duetting with 14 country music stars since the 1950s and 60s, accompanied by Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart and members of his Fabulous Superlatives band, and was selected by Country Music People magazine as one of the “Top 10 Country Music Albums of 2019.”
As a performer, Gibson has entertained at many national and international festivals including the New England Shake-Up, the Screamin’ Festival (Spain), Green Bay’s Rockin’ ’50s Fest, Viva Las Vegas, Montreal’s Red Hot & Blue Rockabilly Weekend (Canada), Helsinki Rockabilly Week (Finland), Maine's Fryeburg Fair, Symco Weekender, Viking Cruises (Sweden-Finland), Ruuhijärvi Rockabilly Festival (Finland), the Indianapolis Road Rockets Rumble, and many others. Most recently, Nate Gibson and the Stardazers have been performing a 2-hour multimedia show entitled "Y'all Come: Starday Records in Story and Song" in theaters throughout the Upper Midwest. Drawing from Gibson's personal research and relationships, the show highlights the early recordings of Willie Nelson, Link Wray, Roger Miller, and many others and was selected as a finalist for Tribute Act of the Year in 2024 by the Midwest Country Music Organization
Say It Ain't Soul
Say It Ain't Soul — Baraboo’s own high-energy funk and soul combo — brings irresistible grooves vocals that summon the dance floor every time. Rooted in classic soul and flavored with modern funk, Say It Ain't Soul captures the warmth and vibrancy of Baraboo’s local music scene while celebrating the timeless heart of funk and soul.
The Blacker Brothers Band
Formed in 2012, The Blacker Brothers Band mix elements of rock, funk, soul, and combine them to create an exciting new sound. Playing music ranging from 1960s Motown, classic rock, 1980s dance hits, 90s rock, to present day soul, our original music directly reflects our many influences. With former members of Know Boundaries, the Downtown Money Wasters, BMB Trio, and Pop Suicide, the Blacker Brothers are here to groove.
That 90's Band
What do Vanilla Ice, Green Day, Garth Brooks, and Nirvana all have in common? They are all part of a set list of the fun and nostalgic That ‘90s Band who takes audiences back to the golden era of music. Their soaring vocals, gritty guitars, and distinctive sound samples leave audiences feeling exhilarated and entertained. That ‘90s Band is perfect for people who grew up in the '90s or for anyone who loves the era's music and culture.
Nate Gibson and the Stardazers
Nate Gibson literally wrote the book on Starday Records, country music's largest independent record label in the 1950s and ‘60s (The Starday Story: The House That Country Music Built), and has since been keeping that golden era of country music alive as host of WORT's Back to the Country program and in his live performances.
Mo' Onions
Mo’ Onions is a powerhouse tribute band dedicated to the timeless soul and instrumental brilliance of Booker T. & the MGs. With a rich mix of deep grooves, funky rhythms, and smooth melodies, Mo’ Onions captures the essence of the legendary Stax Records house band that shaped the sound of soul, R&B, and blues.
Charanga Agoza
Charanga Agozá, a charanga ensemble based in Madison, Wisconsin, was formed in 2009. The group plays charanga, a dance oriented musical genre that originated in Cuba at the turn of the twentieth century and peaked in the 1950s. Charangas also became popular in New York City during the early days of the salsa movement in the 60s and 70s.
Musical styles featured in Charanga Agozá’s repertoire include danzón, cha cha, mambo, and modern day salsa played charanga-style.
The group consists of Amber Dolphin on violin, Ben Knox on flute, Yanzel Rivera on vocals, Paul Muench on piano, John Mesoloras on double bass, Flaviano Estrella on trombone, Salar Saleh on timbales, José Madera on percussion, Jake Kruse on the Cuban tres, and Yorvanis Durán Córdova on congas.
Natty Nation
Critically-acclaimed hard roots rock reggae outfit Natty Nation is a collective of spiritual warriors.
BAMM
Bo Allen Messer Music (BAMM) is a dynamic musical ensemble led by singer-songwriter Bo Allen Messer. Whether performing solo with his acoustic guitar or accompanied by a full band, BAMM delivers a captivating blend of Americana, folk, and blues-rock influences that resonate with audiences of all ages.
Joe and Vicki Price
In a world where words like “legend” get thrown around entirely too lightly, it's good to know that there are a few people still worthy of the word's original intent. And when it comes to music in Iowa, Joe Price stands as one of the art's legendary practitioners.
Juneteenth Celebration with Mad City Funk
Mad City Funk plays popular songs by artists such as: James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Kool & the Gang, Michael Jackson, the Temptations, Hall & Oates, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Al Green, Albert King, Steely Dan, and Gladys Knight, along with some of the band’s own original, funky compositions.
Mad City Funk is an energetic, dance-oriented group. They bring the funk — you bring the dancing shoes!
Professor Jerry Stich’s Original Circus Band
Professor Jerry Stich’s Original Circus Band is truly one of a kind. Playing some of the finest original circus music, it takes those in attendance and brings them into the fun tunes that inspire the joy and fun of the circus.