It’s the last Thursday of the month so calling all romance reading fans!!! Big Beers, Bangin’ Books happens every month. The group selects a common romance trope, then reads any romance book that features the chosen topic. Our discussion is led by Amy & Erika, and is open to anyone who loves reading romance!
July’s trope is Secret Baby in which love creates a family…
Suggested Readings:
- Back in the Texan’s Bed by Naima Simone
- Bountiful by Sarina Bowen
- Destiny’s Surrender by Beverly Jenkins
- Fumbled by Alexa Martin
- One in a Million by Beverley Kendall
- Princess and the Player by Ilsa Madden-Mills
- Reckless by Elsie Silver
- So In Love by Karen Ranney
- Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
- Tied Up, Tied Down by Lorelei James
They’ll be hanging out celebrating all that they’ve accomplished for reproductive freedom & discussing everything they’re still working on. With activities to refuel for the fight ahead (friendship bracelets, thank you notes, etc.) you can help support their amazing organization. AND we will also be hosting our friends from
Cinn City Smash as they park their truck here for the night!
Let’s eat & drink this July 3rd for reproductive freedom!
It’s Sunday Funday at Giant Jones & our Lagniappe stage will be showcasing amazing musical acts all day long. Our tasting room will open at Noon so come on by and grab some beers & sit back and enjoy the music…
1pm-2pm The Stop and 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.
2:45pm-3:45pm The Lonesome Cobras – A band from Madison and Milwaukee featuring an unusual take on songwriter music–with violin, accordion, upright bass, multiple vocalists, and a dark, bluesy sound.
4:30pm-5:30pm Jon Irabagon Trio – First-generation Filipino-American saxophonist Jon Irabagon (b. 1978, Chicago) draws from the AACM’s innovative spirit and Chicago’s storied tenor saxophone legacy. Equally skilled in modern jazz and new music, he blends influences from late-period Coltrane and modern classical, composing primarily for mixed chamber ensembles tailored to his musicians’ unique voices.
6:15pm-7:15pm 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.
Our Lagniappe Stage is back for another full day of entertaining fun!
Join us for some funky music featuring some great local bands. Then we’ll end the evening with our friends from Elemental Aerial Arts & their circus fun performance.
Our tasting room will be open as usual so grab some beers & enjoy the entertainment!
1pm-3pm 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.
3pm-5pm Novel Folly
5pm-7pm 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.
7:30pm-9:30pm Elemental Aerial Arts – Elemental Aerial Arts was created by Jess Clark in 2023, connecting her passion for nature and aerial arts together. She draws inspiration from the natural elements of water, air, fire, and earth to connect and inspire others. Elemental performances embody the fluidity of water, the freedom of air, the intensity of fire, and the grounding force of earth. We strive to create awe-inspiring pieces that connect the audience with the power of nature.