Freakin' Halloweekend

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Tim Radl

The Shabelles and friends during a 2014 David Bowie tribute performance.

This annual Halloween concert gives local musicians a chance to find some costumes, mix-and-match with members of other bands, and play a set of music by a favorite legend. The 15th anniversary show features tributes to David Bowie, The Blues Brothers, The Cranberries and The Strokes (by The Earthlings), plus a rare solo Freakin' Halloweekend set of Bob Dylan songs by Dan Hooper (of Chicago soul sensations The Congregation). The audience also gets the chance to take the stage as part of the costume contest.

media release:The High Noon Saloon presents the 15th annual Freakin Halloweekend, taking place on Saturday October 30. While this is usually a two day event, we're focusing all our energy on one day, celebrating the spectacle that is Halloween with a spotlight towards local musicians performing as their favorite iconic rock stars, as well as a spotlight on rewarding creative and unique costumes.

A $100 cash prize will be presented to the grand prize winner of the costume content. Other prizes are a Duck Blind Madison Mallards package, MadCity Music Exchange gift certificate, B-Sides gift certificates, gift packs from One Barrel Brewing Company,Oscar's Auto Repair gift certificate, Four Star Video gift certificate, Lost Lakes Tattoo Gift Certificate, Therapeutic Massage of Middleton Gift Certificate, Massage East gift certificate, WORT swag, DVDs/T-Shirts of the Wisconsin based film The New World Horror.  Tickets are  $10.

Doors open at 7pm. This year’s performers are:

7:30pm Bob Dylan (Performed by Dan Hooper from Mr. Pants/The Congregation)

8:15pm The Strokes (Members of The Earthlings)

9:15pm The Cranberries (Members of Heavy Looks, Gentle Brontosaurus, Something to Do) 

10:15pm The Blues Brothers (Members of Helliphant, Cold Black River, Meskales, Muse Fuse, Sweet Delta Dawn)

11:15pm Costume Contest

11:30:pm David Bowie (Members of The Shabelles, Gentle Brontosaurus, Something to Do

Please note that High Noon Saloon, Majestic Theatre, Orpheum Theater, and The Sylvee are requiring all fans to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours OR full vaccination for entry to all events at the venue moving forward. In accordance with current Dane County Public Health guidelines, this performance will also require masks regardless of vaccination status. Additional policies may apply on a show-by-show basis. More details available here.

Please Note: The Event Organizer is requiring all attendees of this event to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 OR have received a negative COVID-19 test within 72-hours prior to entering the venue. In attending the event, you certify and attest that you and all individuals in your party attending the event will abide by the following regulations: All fans must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (14 days after final dose - either the original vaccination card or a printed copy of the vaccination card) OR present proof of a negative COVID-19 diagnostic test within 72-hours before the event. Security will be checking vaccination cards and/or proof of negative tests and will deny entry to those non-compliant with these requirements. These regulations will apply to all members of your party before they are allowed entry to the event and to any users of the tickets purchased by you.