The 2025 Sessions at Garver Feed Mill
June 19-22
Armchair Boogie
Put on your boogie shoes and catch the lightning-fast sound of Armchair Boogie! This quartet is known for powerful harmonies, timeless originals, choice covers and unforgettable live performances. There’s no cure for Armchair Boogie fever except to see another show!
Frank Busch and The Names
From dusty dirt roads to dive bar neon, modern troubadours Frank Martin Busch & The Names carve their own brand of country, seasoned with alt-twang and amazing storytelling. Frank weaves tales of small-town dreams and restless hearts, and the musicianship of The Names - a tight-knit crew of drums, bass, guitar and fiddle - adds depth to every chorus.
THURSDAY JUNE 19
Iris Dement
Iris DeMent is one of America’s finest singer-songwriters and a fierce advocate for human rights. Her inimitable voice and unforgettable melodies are rooted in hymns, gospel and old country music, and her lyrics shimmer with humor, insight and tenderness.
Her hopeful newest record, “Workin’ On A World,” is her seventh album. On it, DeMent addresses social justice, gun control, politics, aging and loss as only she can - with compassion and her strong belief in music as a healing balm. The title single won 2024 Song of the Year at the International Folk Music Awards.
FRIDAY JUNE 20
Los Texmaniacs
FLos Texmaniacs have established themselves as leaders in Texas roots music, blending Tex-Mex conjunto, Texas rock and blues-R&B. Max Baca excels on the bajo sexto (a twelve-string guitar-like instrument) while his nephew Josh plays accordion. Together, they form the lively core of the conjunto sound.
SATURDAY JUNE 21
Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound
Milwaukee music legend Paul Cebar takes cues from the dance bands of western Louisiana and his native Midwest, the streets of New Orleans, touring African and Caribbean combos and the soul, funk and blues and coffeehouse scenes of his youth. He is joined by Tomorrow Sound: drummer Reggie Bordeaux, multi-instrumentalist Bob Jennings on keys and reeds and bassist Mike Fredrickson.
SATURDAY JUNE 21
The Waco Brothers
Jon Langford and The Waco Brothers
Chicago’s Waco Brothers are an alt-country/punk rock band first formed in the ‘90s by Jon Langford of The Mekons. The band has aptly been described by Rolling Stone as “The Clash meets Cash” and has a fistful of ferocious albums and endlessly entertaining live gigs such as you’ll see here at the Sessions!
SUNDAY JUNE 22
Thank you!
Through your contributions we are able to support our wonderful non-profit partners who work so tirelessly with limited resources to create change and opportunities in our community:
Centro Hispano
Community Immigration Law Clinic
The Native Food Network.
The Friends of Ukraine- Madison
Urban League
WORT-FM
Please contact us to get involved and help us further our general pursuit of happiness and community building! If you or your organization would like to join our efforts please reach out.
The Sessions are free & volunteer run
The Sessions at McPike Park are free events that benefit 7 non-profits in the community. They each have a day to promote their programs. We funnel funds to these organizations through our raffle, auction, and profit-sharing plan.
local Food & product Vendors
The Sessions features a fine array of local food and product vendors to nourish and delight. This event is family-friendly.
Where is mcpike park?
202 S Ingersoll St, Madison, WI 53703
Located in the heart of the isthmus in Madison, WI, this nearly six-acre park, formerly known at Central Park, was officially renamed in April 2018 at a dedication ceremony honoring longtime East High School principal, Milton McPike.
Get involved!
The Sessions is entirely volunteer-run by a talented Board and volunteers from our non-profit partners and the community. Contact us if you would like to participate!
