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One of Madison’s hubs of zaniness celebrates summer with a stellar lineup of local and international talent on multiple stages. This year’s fest coincides with the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, so expect some throwbacks and some fresh takes. Saturday highlights include roots rockers The Rousers (3:30 pm), disco/funk ambassadors VO5 (5:15 pm),a full-on laser Pink Floyd experience by Echoes of Pompeii (8 pm) and funk-fusion locals Wurk (8:15 pm). On Sunday, catch perennial faves Steely Dane (3:45 pm) and the Alma Afrobeat Ensemble (pictured, 6 pm) for some righteous grooves.
[Editor's Note: The wrong dates appeared in the July 25 print edition of Isthmus. The correct dates are July 27-28.]
2019 dates: July 27-28.
Clyde Stubblefield Stage:
Saturday, July 27: 12:00 pm One Human Band, 1:45 pm The Nobody Famous, 3:30 pm The Rousers, 5:15 pm VO5, 8:00 pm Echoes of Pompeii
Sunday, July 28: 12:00 pm JB3’s, 1:30 pm Kris Lager Band, 3:45 pm Steely Dane, 6:00 pm Alma Afrobeat Ensemble
Madison Heritage Stage:
Saturday, July 27: : 12:00 pm Immigré, 2:00 pm Magic Conch, 4:00 pm Rare Element, 6:00 pm Craig Baumann & The Story, 8:15 pm Wurk
Sunday, July 28: 12:00 pm Hickory Road, 1:45 pm The Ryan McGrath Band, 3:45 pm Better Yeti, 5:45 pm Lord Nelson
Convergence: You loved it last year, it'll be even better this year! Grab your musical instruments, stilts and hula hoops! Decorate the kid's bikes and make floats out of wagons. Here comes this year's Convergence - the parade you join. Be a part of building community, by being a part AtwoodFest!! All ages encouraged to join in on the fun!
Meet at any of the four starting points by 11:35 (Circle Park, Goodman Community Center/Madison Kipp, Hawthorne Park and the Yahara bridge at Willy St.) Saturday, July 27, and be a part of the four processions that "converge" in the heart of AtwoodFest to kick off the festival!!
Goodman/Kipp is led by Captain Dan Werner & Black Star Drum Line
Yahara Bridge Willy St. – led by Captain Mandy Kuse & Handphibians. Meet at grassy area along the Yahara where Riverside hits Willy/Eastwood.
Circle Park-led by Captain Heather Driscoll and Yellow Submarine Guy.. we’ve seen the submarine, we’ve seen the dragon, what will it be this year?!
Hawthorne Park – led by Captain Ryan Koglin & Madison Circus Space.
