MoonHouse, The Shruggers, El Donk, Cliff Frederiksen, FlowPoetry

press release: We are hosting our 2nd annual Toys for Tots of Dane County benefit show at the Club Tavern on Saturday December 2.  This years event is featuring the Shruggers, MoonHouse, El Donk, Cliff Frederiksen and FlowPoetry. Our event is focused on bringing music and the community together for a great caus . This years musical line up consists of over five generations of some of Madison’s finest musicians. Admission to the event is a Toy for Tots 4 Tots or a cash donation to T4T

Music schedule

515-615 Cliff Frederiksen

645-7 FlowPoetry

7-8 El Donk

8- 815 FlowPoetry

845- 945 Shruggers

1015 MoonHouse

   To kick off the evening, we have Madison's very own Cliff Frederiksen. Cliff has played guitar since the 50's when he learned from his father who was doing guitar jingles for the radio in St. Louis in the 40's and 50's. Cliff is a true master of his art

Next we have FlowPoetry, the originator of Jam Poetry. Straight up spoken word performance. One man one mic. These are socially conscious poems and stories woven together reflecting themes of the American music festival experience.  With over 1100 shows in the USA with bands and as a solo poet, FlowPoetry was honored as a finalist for the MNSWA "Urban Griot" International/National Performer of the year. In 2014, 2015, and 2016, FlowPoetry was voted by the city as one of Madison (Wisconsin) Magazine's Best Spoken Word/Poetry Performers. He is a three-time finalist for Best Artist in the Annual Madison WI Area Music Awards.

El Donk, are a long time Madison favorite, celebrating 21 years as a band this year. As well as releasing 3 CDs earlier this fall.

The Shruggers, creating improv jams and new experiences. Crowd friendly, and mom approved.

MoonHouse has a weekly residency at the Up North pub. Moonhouse consists        several  acoustic players playing Americana and crowd pleasing standards.    Moonhouse lead by Richard Blackhawk Kapusta who has played for years in Madison and the surrounding areas.

We will also have lighting and visuals from Madison's very own Paulding Lights. Paul also plays in several Madison bands.

Our artwork for the event was donated by Fractal Graphics, a local artist who does lots of local bands posters.