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Giant Jones’ Lagniappe Stage at Fete – Sunday 7/12

Join us for a true Sunday Funday and the LAST day of la Fete de Marquette. Grab a beer and enjoy live music AND dancing!

12:00-1:00 – Bear in the Forest – Bear In The Forest is a singer-songwriter from Milwaukee,WI and a student at UW-Madison. As a lover of the natural world and of folk music; he uses his acoustic guitar and voice to capture and challenge people. He has been featured on publications such as AfroPunk and MishkaNYC.

1:45-3:15 – Rebulu Group – Rebulú is a band in the mold of a classic Cuban conjunto with a twist. Its sound is a deft, tight, soulful blend of Cuban, Puerto Rican, and African diaspora grooves topped with powerful lead and harmony vocals. Rebulu’s repertoire includes classics of the genre as well as originals that bring in elements of pop and rock. Formed in early 2019, the group has already garnered an impressive buzz in the Madison salsa scene, and is guaranteed to keep the dance floor hoppin’.

4:00-5:30 PM – The Stop & Listen & Dot Smith – 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.

6:15-7:45 PM – 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.

Giant Jones’ Lagniappe Stage at Fete – Saturday 7/11

Join us for another day of live music and fun! Our doors will open at noon so you have plenty of time to grab a beer and a good seat for our first local band on our very own Lagniappe stage. Line-up is as follows:

12:00-1:00 PM – Outdoor Games

1:00-2:30 PM – 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.

3:15-4:45 PM – Lonesome Cobras – Lonesome Cobras are 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. They don’t play often, but we’re excited to host them today!

5:30-7:00 PM – 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.

7:45-9:15 PM – 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.

Giant Jones’ Lagniappe Stage at Fete – Friday 7/10

Join us at the Giant Jones Lagniappe Stage for the highest-flying, hottest-burning variety show at la Fete de Marquette! Presented by emcees Lola Mischief and Jess of Elemental Aerial Arts, experience Madison’s only outdoor burlesque and circus variety show.
Pre-show starts with a performance by Raddish, who will be opening up our stage for the weekend. RADDISH’S MUSIC BLENDS ELEMENTS OF DISCO, WESTERN, AND POP: “GROOVY WESTERN;” “GOTHIC DISCO;” “GROOVY GOTHIC WESTERN DISCO INDIE ROCK”… WE’VE TRIED ALL THE OBVIOUS DESCRIPTORS BUT WE’RE REALLY JUST A GOOD OLD-FASHIONED INDIE ROCK BAND. WE WRITE SONGS THAT WE HOPE PEOPLE WILL WANT TO DANCE TO, AND HOPE THAT THE LYRICS HELP OUR FRIENDS KNOW THEY’RE NOT ALONE OUT THERE.
4:30pm-5:30pm
Then our main show will start things off with a special performance by aerial trio “Up to Something” at 6:30 PM.
Le Cirque Burlesque begins at 7:30 PM, with dancing to beats by DJ Femme Noir to follow!
No cover to enter our big top, but tipping is traditional.
Enchantment by:
Lola Mischief
Jess of Elemental Aerial Arts
Dinah Bolical
Nikky Smokes
Lyca Rae Storm
Bella Morte
Elliot WageGap
Luv Seamon
Leeah
Eli
Becki
Boy with Poi

Make Music Madison at Giant Jones & Market

Make Music Madison is a free, citywide day of music every June 21. We are part of Make Music Day, a celebration that occurs in 1,000+ cities across the globe. Madison began participating in 2013 and now boasts the largest event in the country. Parks, porches, restaurants, shops, worship spaces and more fill with music for all to enjoy!

We’re always excited to host local talent here at Giant Jones. This year we will be hosting the following musicians:

Benjamin Scully at 12pm – Benjamin Scully is a solo singer/songwriter, indie rock artist based in Madison and incorporates a unique mix of covers and originals into live sets. Musical influences include The Lumineers, Colony House, David Ramirez, Michigander, and Matthew Thiessen.

BZ 2.0 at 1pm- Inspired by many artists, Bryan Zoran (BZ 2.0) plays covers by musicians who have influenced him across multiple genres.

ravenswing at 2pm – ravenswing is a band that plays like they’re dancing, weaving together the brilliance of Scottish repertoire with the gritty drive of New England contra dance rhythms. While Abi Sandy and Crystal Zhu grew up playing music across New England and New York, the duo came together in Scotland while traveling with the Edinburgh University Folk and Traditional Music Society, bonding over their shared love for community through music and dance on both sides of the Atlantic. Since then, their joyful arrangements and compositions have energized concert halls and dance floors across New England, the Midwest, and the UK. Their love for the places they have been and the people they have played with shines through every set they play.

Between Two Lakes at 3pm – Between Two Lakes is a pop-rock powerhouse band hailing from the picturesque Isthmus of their namesake, between the lakes of Monona and Mendota. Formed in 2023, this talented group quickly became a sonic force to be reckoned with, captivating audiences with their infectious melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and dynamic performances.

 

In addition to the music outside, we’ll be hosting some local vendors for the “Make Music Market”! From 12pm-5pm you can enjoy a beer, enjoy the music AND shop local. We will be hosting the following:

Bunny Attack Illustration – Art/Prints, Cards, Stickers, Mugs

Juste Che – Accessories, Crochet, Fiber Art, Jewelry

Dappakat – Art/Prints, Cards, Stickers

Crown Glass/ Creative Juice – Glassworks, Jewelry, Plants, Spiritual Needs, Tea/Infusions