The Cody Sisters

media release: The 4th annual "FFF", Fantastic Folk & Fiddle Festival featuring over 40 Dane County young musicians performing with the award winning Cody Sisters offers an Interactive  Informance Concert at MYArts, Thursday, July 31 at 4pm.  The family friendly event is free and fun for ages 3 to 103 in an accessible and air conditioned space!

This project, a collaboration of local not for profits is sponsored by Sugar Maple Music Festival, the Madison Cello Ensemble, Madfiddle and Music con Brio.  We are inspired to introduce new audiences  and engage  area youth in making  high quality folk and fiddle music!  Join us to dance, clap and experience the joy of making music together!

The young musicians will also join with Madfiddle and The Cody Sisters to perform at the Sugar Maple Music Festivals Mainstage and Roots n Reason Stage Saturday, August 1st at noon!

Please join us to celebrate our young musicians' accomplishments!

 It's part of the annual Sugar Maple Music Festival - more info below.

Explore American roots music with the Sugar Maple Music Festival!

This Madison favorite features bluegrass, Cajun, Americana, country and old-time music performed by regional and national artists, Aug. 1-2 at Lunney Lake Farm County Park. The Roots & Reasons stage offers a more intimate setting for festival attendees to interact with the artists through interviews, discussions, workshops and demonstrations. Interviews with performers allow festival attendees to learn about the history, culture, and techniques of the music. And the jam tents offer festival attendees the opportunity to play music side-by-side with some of the mainstage performers.  Attendees of all skill-levels are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in!  

This two-day outdoor family-friendly festival is free for kids 17 and under and includes music and activities for kids.

FRIDAY AUG 1

MAIN STAGE: Brennan Edwards 5 p.m., Katie & the Honky Tonks 6:15 p.m., Kristin Andreassen & Chris Eldridge 7:30 p.m., Jason Carter Band 8:55 p.m.  

ROOTS & REASONS STAGE: All things guitar with Chris Eldridge, moderated by Chris Powers: 5:30pm, David Landau sings songs for the kids: 6:30pm, Talking Fiddle with Jason Carter: 7:15pm, Brennan Edwards encore set: 8:30pm

Jam tents include facilitated jams during the times listed. At all other times, we welcome you to create your own jams!  

SATURDAY AUG 2

MAIN STAGE: MadFiddle noon, Ironstil: 1:20 p.m., The Cody Sisters 2:45 p.m., Lizzie No 4:10 p.m., The Cajun Snowshoes 5:45 p.m., John Reischman & the Jaybirds: 7:20 p.m., The Deslondes 8:55 p.m.

ROOTS & REASONS STAGE: Bloody Mary Jam: Down from the Hills: 10:30am, The Cody Sisters with the Fantastic Folk and Fiddle workshop students: 1:15pm, Beginning fiddlers workshop with Rin Ribble: 2:00pm, Lizzie No interview with Sile Shigley of Simply Folk: 2:45pm, David Landau sings songs for kids: 3:30pm, Cajun Snowshoes on “Merging Quebec and Louisiana into Cajun Music”: 4:30pm, Talking Mandolin with John Reischman, moderated by Ian Alderman: 5:50pm  

JAM TENTS: Beginner Bluegrass Jam with Scott Baumann: 1pm, Cajun Jam with The Cajun Snowshoes: 2:15pm, Old Time Jam with Ironstill: 3:30 pm, Bluegrass Jam with The Cody Sisters: 4:45pm, Open Jam: 5:45pm – 9pm

The festival also features other activities for children of all ages. Children 17 and under receive free admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Festival Highlights

• Roots & Reasons Stage: Engage with artists through intimate workshops, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Jam Tents: Participate in facilitated and open jam sessions suitable for various skill levels.
• Camping: Enjoy rustic and RV camping options.
• Local Vendors: Savor a variety of offerings from local food carts.

The line-up is subject to change.