Tag: live music

Sunday Funday Music at Fete de Marquette – Lagniappe Stage

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.

Funky Circus Town at Fete de Marquette – Lagniappe Stage

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.

Make Music Madison at Giant Jones

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 one of the largest events in the country. Parks, porches, restaurants, shops, worship spaces and more fill with music for all to enjoy!

We love being an included venue for this day, and love featuring great local talent! Our tasting room will open at 2pm as we kick off a full day of music. Below are the artists we’re pairing up with.

2PM –  Chente Medina – Musician, singer, and songwriter Chente Medina has been playing and writing music for the past 18 years. From California to New York entertaining with his Chicano Pop/Rock

 

3PM – Two Tones – Spontaneous jams from an unlikely rock and soul pair…. Rocky-folk acoustic guitar rhythms accompanying the dynamic and soulful vocals gives the Two Tones their unique sound.

 

4PM – Lakewaves Trio – Lakewaves Trio is a Madison-centric, groove-based outfit that crafts celestial originals with an eclectic, progressive, soundscape-y instrumentalism that’s pretty much guaranteed to get an intense response from your local community no matter where you are – a Motel 6 in Pittsburgh, an abandoned factory in south Milwaukee or a quinceañera in East LA. And like their offbeat, [Zach] Galifianak(ian) song titles allude to, the experimental music creates a fitting soundtrack to anything from bank robberies and impromptu dance parties to other cinematic activities. Led by Graham Marlowe, an eccentric Wisconsin-based keyboardist/pianist, “synthesizer graffiti artist” and instrumental solo artist (Lakewaves), the Trio likes to follow its unusually gratifying formula of drawing on six-plus hours of celestial originals, adapting vocal and non-vocal covers into dreamy tangentials and spontaneously composing to the vibe of the rooms they play to.

 

5PM – The Night Painters – The Night Painters are an indie rock trio based in Madison. They recently released their sophomore album, Fence of Perfect Lines, that explores life’s shifting landscape, the push and pull between security and passion, and the question of whether we’re truly in control of our own future. They have a deep catalog of original songs and can adapt to fit venues of all sizes, from coffee shops to large outdoor spaces.

 

6PM – Strong Arm Sally – Strong Arm Sally is a Madison-based duo playing both familiar and lesser-known folk, rock, blues, and indie covers (with a heavy dose of women rockers represented!), and we continue to grow our repertoire of originals. Acoustic guitar combines with often subtle and occasionally driving electric guitar to deliver a little something for everyone. You’ll find some of our original music on bandcamp:

 

7PM – Old Gray Cats – We play Old Timey Music. This music came from the banjos and fiddles of the 1800’s. Bluegrass came out of this tradition. The fiddle tunes are still widely used for square dances and contra dances today. With the Old Gray Cats for today are: Linda Millunzi-Jones, Fiddle Greg Jones, Guitar Allen Wilson, Banjo

 

8PM – Between Two Lakes – 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.

Sunday Jazz Brunch & Great Taste Ticket Sales at Giant Jones

We are open on a Sunday for this year’s Great Taste of the Midwest Ticket Sales, so why not make it a party for everyone?
Our tasting room will be open to the public from 8am-1pm for beer purchasing to drink here or bottles to-go.
Also starting at 8am, our friends from Ste Martaen Catering will be here for a Vegan brunch pop-up, and they’ll be joined by Cinnaholic serving gourmet cinnamon rolls!
Then, stick around and enjoy some jazz from local musicians, Jason Kutz & Ben Ferris of Mr. Chair at 10am.
For those waiting to buy GTMW tickets at 12pm, you will be able to enjoy the fun too!
  • GTMW Ticket Line starts at 7am
  • Wrist banding starts at 8am
  • Ticket Sales start at 12pm