Driftless Music Festival 2012

Viroqua, WI – July 7th and 8th, 2012

A full day of music for the entire community!

July 7th. Outdoors in picturesque Eckhardt Park. 1pm until 10:00pm.

Stuart Stotts, a singer, storyteller and author. He performs throughout the world for students, families, and community organizations. His songs have been sung and recorded by various artists and his recordings have received numerous awards. Come prepared to sing and enjoy a fine family concert together.

After several music workshops (presented by FourthStream.net), local music students will perform. Details forthcoming…

The Cheers Big Band has been together nearly 15 years playing a combination of Swing, Jazz, Pop and Gospel and band members have played with Stan Kenton and The Guy Lombardo Orchestra . This combination promises to be entertaining for everyone.

The Creole people of SW Louisiana live life to it’s fullest: they work hard and they play hard. The driving dance music called Zydeco is their creation, and they would be proud of the way it is performed by JJ’s Zydeco Paydirt. Featuring a line-up of button-box accordion, rubboard, guitar, bass and drums, JJ’s Zydeco Paydirt has been bringing zydeco to dance halls, bars, and stages of the Upper Midwest for over 10 years.

The Tarnished Halos serve up a blistering stew that’s equal parts Cash and Clash—roots rock and rockabilly rave-up in equal measure with a heaping helping of garage band psychedelica on the side. Organic, homegrown rock ‘n roll from the driftless region of southwestern Wisconsin!

Finally, we’re excited about our coalition with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where we will be holding a gospel service at 10:15 on Sunday morning. A church service featuring musicians from the Festival. It should be a wonderful end to the weekend.