Freakin' Halloweekend
It’s become a cottage industry of sorts for local musicians to create tribute shows to their own favorite artists, many of which have grown beyond one-offs into ongoing projects. One of the events that helped fuel the tribute band fire is Freakin' Halloweekend, which returns for its 17th year in a new two shows/one night format. An all-ages show at 4 p.m. includes tributes to Taylor Swift and Pat Benatar, and a kids' costume contest; at 7:30 p.m., tributes to Erykah Badu, Daft Punk, Garbage, Beck and Nirvana hit the stage, along with an adult costume contest. Members of more than 20 Madison bands are participating.
media release: The 17th Annual Freakin Halloweekend is taking place at The High Noon Saloon on Saturday, October 28th, 2023.
This event celebrates the spectacle that is Halloween, with a spotlight towards local musicians performing as their favorite iconic musicians, as well as rewarding creative and unique costumes.
This year we are adding an early family-friendly show from 4pm-6pm including a kids' costume contest.
EARLY SHOW
5:45 Kids' Costume Contest
5pm Pat Benatar (performed by members of Damsel Trash, Screamin Cyn Cyn and the Pons, Gold Dust Women, Dash Hounds, and Barely Civil)
4pm Taylor Swift (performed by Ladies Rock Camp members)
Tickets $10 Adults / $5 Kids 12 & under
LATE SHOW
11:45 Nirvana (performed by members of The Qualms, The Gubers, and Bashford)
11:30 COSTUME CONTEST
10:30 Beck (performed by members of The Shabelles, Gentle Brontosaurus, and Something to Do)
9:30 Garbage (performed by members of The German Art Students and Bing Bong)
8:30 Daft Punk (performed by The Earthlings)
7:30 Erykah Badu (performed by Niko Murphy and members of The Periodicals and Adam Tesfaye Band)
Tickets $15 (18+)
A cash prize along with premium local sponsored prizes will be presented to the multiple winners of the late show costume contest.
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