Lilly Hiatt, Vandoliers, Madtown Mannish Boys, Annie & the Oakies

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Dylan Reyes

Lily Hiatt in front of a purple curtain.

Lily Hiatt

Summer in Madison is good, and the music is terrific, and frequently, free. This is true of the Sessions at McPike Park — these volunteer-run events benefit area nonprofit organizations, this week NAMI Dane County and WORT-FM. Thursday's “ Biscuits and Gravy Session ” features Madtown Mannish Boys (5 p.m.), Vandoliers (6:30 p.m.), and Lilly Hiatt (8:30 p.m. and yes, she’s the daughter of John Hiatt), plus Annie & the Oakies in the tent between main stage sets; Friday's “Kiki's Fourth Righteous Session” has The Low Czars (Isthmus calendar editor Bob Koch is a member) at 5 p.m., Split Single (the solo project of Superchunk touring bassist Jason Narducy) at 6:30 p.m., and Aaron Lee Tasjan at 8:30 p.m., with the Bill Roberts Combo holding court in the tent. The Sessions wrap up Aug. 31-Sept. 1; visit sessionsatmcpike.org for the complete schedule of events.

media release: The Sessions at McPike returns in 2022. The Pursuit of Happiness Session weekend is August 12-14. Evening concerts take place from 5-10 pm on Aug. 18-19 and Aug. 31-Sept. 1.

THE BISCUITS AND GRAVY SESSION

Stage Sponsors: M G & E, to benefit NAMI Dane County

5:00 Madtown Mannish Boys

6:30 Vandoliers (Dallas)

8:30 Lilly Hiatt

5:00 MG&E Electric Car Expo

In Tent: Annie and the Oakies