Armchair Boogie

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Dan Waterman

Armchair Boogie

Although the pandemic caused Driftless Music Gardens to move Bonfire Music & Arts Festival to 2021 (as well as People Fest), the idyllic outdoor venue will instead host drive-in concerts during the next month. The Drive-In Tailgate Concert Series kicks off Friday with Madison bluegrass/funk quartet Armchair Boogie (originally set this weekend to play Blue Ox Music Festival, which is currently rescheduled for August). Tickets are limited to allow for 15 feet of tailgating space between vehicles; for more information and guidelines, visit the DMG website.

press release:

all shows: ** 21 and over ** No Camping ** Doors: 4pm; Show: 6pm - 8pm

Driftless Music Gardens presents the Drive-In Tailgate Concert Series. Live music was postponed and left a hole in our hearts, we all need something to look forward.

Live music returns to planet Earth at DMG with a Drive-In Tailgate Concert Series this Summer!

Capacity has been dramatically cut to allow for 100 vehicles of 1-4 people, with a 15ft tailgating spot between each car. Tickets are $40 per vehicle of 1-2 people, and $50 per vehicle of 3-4 people. Gates open at 4p, show starts at 6p, and ends at 8p. All guests are asked to leave premises by 9p. There will be no camping overnight, no children or dogs allowed, no exceptions. This show will be 21 and over, BYOB & Designated Driver recommended.  

There is an updated list of the rules and safety practices at driftlessmusicgardens.com along with ticket sales to events. We look forward to dancing with you from a distance at Driftless Music Gardens.

The rolling hills of the Driftless region welcome the sounds of The People Brothers Band on Saturday July 4, 2020. Originally from Madison, PBB are a staple of the Midwest’s vibrant music scene. Featuring some of the best vocalists and musicians in the region, the PBB have blossomed into a unique brand of Rhythm and Soul dedicated to uplifting the hearts and minds of its friends and fans. The PBB’s core mission is to bring people together by spreading love through music. Coupled with their energetic live shows and infectious stage presence, they are guaranteed to bring the party.

The concert series will start June 12 and 13 with Bluegrass music from Armchair Boogie and Kind Country and will run through July with performances from country acts WheelHouse (June 19), and Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball (June 27). Tugg from La Crosse will play reggae (July 10), and Frogleg will take you to another dimension (July 18).

Driftless Music Gardens was born out of our love of people, music, and art. Our vision is to enrich the Driftless region with these gifts in a setting that heightens their potential through exceptional natural scenery, environmentally sound practices, and some of the best musical and artistic talent that the Midwest has to offer. It’s in this beautiful place that we hope to change lives by creating a one of a kind community rooted in compassion and appreciation for life and arts. We are a community who deeply understands that our lives are connected on many levels. We believe that through music, art, and nature, we can strengthen our human bonds and spread love, positivity, and strength in hopes of bringing the world together.

Guests will be asked to wear masks in all common areas, (check-in, bathrooms, etc.), practice social distancing and proper hand washing as recommended by the CDC, and set a good example for the future of live music. Those not respecting social distancing and rules will be asked to leave and tickets will not be refunded. We will be doing everything we can to ensure concert goers have the safest possible experience given the times in which we are living. We ask for everybody’s patience, cooperation, support and understanding while trying to get back to live music. This concert series is a trial run to see if live music can be safe again.