Wintersong
Barrymore Theatre 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Carla Coffing
Anna Vogelzang
Singer-songwriter Anna Vogelzang (pictured) — recently returned to the Midwest — has curated another top-flight lineup for the annual Wintersong holiday concert, a benefit for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. Highlights include a rare performance by the all-star soul ensemble Love High and the inimitable wordplay of Nick Brown, but really, you’ll want to plan to settle in for the whole show, hosted by PBS Wisconsin’s Andy Moore. With Asumaya, Simon Balto, Coyote Brother, Josh Harty, Madison Malone, Shawndell Marks, Seasaw.
press release: For six of the last seven years, local folk musicians, headed by Anna Vogelzang, have banded together to present Wintersong, an all-ages holiday show to benefit Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin.
The concert, presented by Majestic Live & the Barrymore Theatre, will take place at the Barrymore Saturday December 7, 2019, at 8PM. This event is generously supported by Isthmus, WVMO – The Voice of Monona, Willy Street Co-op and WORT.
The public is invited to join musicians featuring Anna Vogelzang, Love High, Nick Brown, Coyote Brother, Josh Harty, Madison Malone, Shawndell Marks, ASUMAYA, Seasaw, Simon Balto and special guests as the band of merrymakers cover holiday tunes, perform seasonal group numbers, and raise donations for Second Harvest in this family-friendly, fun-filled event’s sixth anniversary. The evening will be hosted by PBS Wisconsin's Andy Moore. Guests will also hear from Michelle Orge of Second Harvest Foodbank.
Again this year ticket and raffle proceeds will benefit Second Harvest. To date Wintersong concerts have raised more than $41,000 to help families and individuals who struggle with hunger in southwestern Wisconsin.
Concert tickets are $18 in advance, on sale at the Barrymore. Charge tickets at 608-241-8633, or order online at BarrymoreLive.com. On the day of the show, tickets will be available for $20 at the door, for $18 with a non-perishable food donation or a student ID, or for $10 for children under 12. Non-perishable donations are welcome. For more details, see WintersongMadison.com.