Instar

Local makers and music are the order of the day for this inaugural event presented by multidisciplinary artists Sigra DeWeese (27 Bones Studio) and Jessi Neumann (Spilt Milk). A vendor market is open from 1-6 p.m., with the first hour featuring lower lighting and other aspects designed for those with sensory processing difficulties. Afternoon acoustic sets begin at 3 p.m. featuring Luke McGovern, Candace Griffin, Muscle Memory and Bear in the Forest; the evening sets beginning at 7 p.m. feature bands LINE, MQBS and Dad Bods. Watch for updates at instagram.com/instarexperience.

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The band MQBS.

MQBS

media release: 27 Bones Studio and Spilt Milk present Instar 1: a Celebration of Music and Makers on 11/11 at the Rigby Pub in downtown Madison.

The event will take place from 1pm to 10:30pm, with a selection of local musicians including Luke McGovern, LINE and MQBS. Local craftsmen will be vending from 1pm to 6pm, with a special “sensory friendly hour” between 1pm and 2pm where lower lighting, complimentary ear plugs and no music will facilitate a more comfortable shopping experience for those with sensory processing difficulties.

Tickets are available at the door, day of, and will be $5 before 6pm, $10 6pm and on. All ages until 8pm, 21+ after 8pm.

For more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/instarexperience

Instar Experience is an event series curated by local artists Sigra DeWeese and Jessi Neumann (27 Bones Studio and Spilt Milk) that aims to celebrate and elevate local musicians and craftspeople and provide a platform for up and comers to showcase their work.

Music schedule (subject to change):

3pm: Luke McGovern

3:45: Candace Griffin

4:30: Muscle Memory

5:15: Bear in the Forest 

-6-7pm break for vendor tear down-

7:00: LINE

8:00: MQBS 

9:00: Dad Bods