United Way Bluegrass Benefit

press release: Enjoy a stellar lineup of bluegrass bands, while making Dane County a better place for all! Come to the Barrymore Theatre at 1:00 p.m., February 10th, for the 18th Annual United Way Bluegrass Benefit. Five bands and performers are volunteering their time and talents with all proceeds going to United Way of Dane County. Longtime United Way advocate Dave Kinney has organized this concert since its inception.

“United Way of Dane County connects so many nonprofits, businesses and residents together and this concert is the perfect way to celebrate that,” said Kinney. “Bring your kids, your friends and yourself to enjoy local bands, as they put on a great show for a great cause.”

Over the last 18 years, this annual concert has grown in popularity among bluegrass fans and families who are looking for kid-friendly activities. Thank you to Barrymore Theatre, Audry Martinovich (Audio for the Arts), WORT 89.9 FM, WVMO 98.7 FM, Isthmus, and the Sugar Maple Music Festival for their partnership.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 – 12. Children 5 and under are free.  For families, there is a maximum cost of $20.

Tickets are available at the door.

Schedule:

The Old Tin Can String Band 1:00 p.m.

Sortin’ the Mail 1:45 p.m.

Dave Landau The King of Kids Music 2:30 p.m.

MadFiddle & Hwy 151 3:00 p.m.

Squirrel Gravy 4:20 p.m.