The 2024 Sessions at McPike Park
June 14,15,16 August 8,9,10,11
June 14 and August 8 & 9 are evening shows. June 15, 16 and August 10, 11 are full day formats.
The Pursuit of Happiness
Main Stage Friday, June 14
Stage Sponsors: TBD To Benefit the Friends of Ukraine - Madison
5:00 Cribshitter
6:30 Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs (New Orleans)
7:45 The Hmong Dance Troupe
8:30 Chuck Prophet and The Mission Express (San Francisco)
The Chicory Stage Friday, June 14
6:00 Gaines & Wagoner and the New Stellanovas
7:45 Gaines & Wagoner and the New Stellanovas
9:45 Comedy w/ Mary Mack, Sherlonda Sharp
and Trevor Anderson
Main Stage Saturday June 15
Stage Sponsors: Dane Arts; To Benefit: Centro Hispano
1:00 Christian and Modesto Nieves- Maldonado (Puerto Rico)
2:15 Mark Croft and Jon Vriesacker
3:00 Grupo Rebulu
5:15 Fable Dance Company (Milwaukee)
5:45 Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound
7:00 Francisco Medrano Black Power Dance
7:30 Ameri-kana All-Stars featuring Alea ( Puerto Rico, Colombia, Panama, Mexico)
8:45 Ameri-kana All-Stars featuring Alea
The Chicory Stage Saturday, June 15th
12:45 Paul Cebar
2:30 Jane Hobson
2:30 Madison Aerial Alliance (to the music of Jane Hobson)
4:30 Christan and Modesto Nieves-Maldonado (Puerto Rico)
6:30 Joel Paterson’s Western Elstons
8:30 Johannes Wallman and Precarious Towers
9:45 Comedy Showcase w/Mary Mack, Sherlonda Sharp
and Jackie Kashian
The Pursuit of Happiness Great Lawn Sunday, June 16th
Stage Sponsors - Kathman/Queen Family Foundation; To Benefit: WORT-FM
2:00 James the Magician (offstage)
2:30 The Madisonic! (A Street Band Showcase)
In order of appearance:
2:30 Black Star Drum Line
3:45 Clamor and Lace! Noise Brigade (Chicago)
5:00 Forward! Marching Band
7:00 Mama Dig Downs Brass Band
8:30 The Stooges Brass Band (NOLA)
The Chicory Stage Sunday, June 16th
Stage Sponsors-Kathman/Queen Family Foundation; To Benefit: WORT-FM
12:30 Annie and the Oakies
2:15 Dana Perry
4:15 Cris Plata and Extra Hot
6:15 Buffalo Nichols (Milwaukee)
8:30 The Mascot Theory
Thursday August 8TH The Miracle of Mokoomba Select Session
Stage Sponsors: To Benefit Community Immigration Law Center
5:00 Panchromatic Jazz with Special guest Andy Narell (ST. Lucia)
6:00 Forró Fo Sho (Tent)
6:45 Mokoomba (Zimbabwe)
7:45 Forró Fo Sho
8:30 Mokoomba (set two)
Friday, August 9th Kiki's Sixth Righteous Session
Stage Sponsors: MGE, to Benefit the Native Food Network
5:00 Josh Harty tbc
6:00 Gerri DiMaggio
6:30 Rosie Flores tbc
7:45 Gerri DiMaggio
5:00 MGE Electric Car Expo
8:30 The Great Lake Swimmers
Saturday, August 10th – The Blue Moon Session II
Stage Sponsors: IBEW 159; To Benefit: Urban League
2:00 The Emmylous (Tent)
3:00 The Big Payback w/Lo Marie
4:00 Madtown Mannish Boys (Tent)
5:00 Frank Busch and the Names
6:00 No Name String Band (Tent)
6:30 John Primer (Chicago)
7:45 No Name String Band (Tent)
8:30 Bernard Allison
Sunday, August 11th – The Sessions
Stage Sponsors: The Willy St. Co-op and to Benefit: All Groups
3:00 Handphibians + Otimo (off stage)
4:00 Christo’s Novelty Combo (Tent)
5:00 Charanga Agoza
6:00 The Madison Choro Ensemble (Tent)
6:30 Tangueros d'El Oeste (SF/ Argentina)
7:45 The Madison Choro Ensemble
8:10 Sessions Raffle Drawing (main stage front)
8:30 Sidi Wacho (France/Chile)