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June 18 - August 13, 2019 Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Enjoy the evening with a concert on the Great Lawn of Olbrich's outdoor gardens. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnics are allowed in the Gardens for Tuesday concerts only. In case of rain, concerts will be held indoors. $2 Suggested Donation Thank You Madison East Kiwanis! Starting in 2019, the Kiwanis Brat Wagon will no longer be serving brats and hot dogs at summer concerts. We'd like to thank Madison East Kiwanis for all the years they've offered food & snacks to visitors. The Madison East Kiwanis Club has also generously supported Olbrich Botanical Gardens since 1988, donating nearly $20,000 to help keep the gardens free and accessible for all. As of now, there will be no food vendors taking their place to sell hot food at summer concerts. Carry-in food is still allowed (and encouraged!) on summer concert nights, so pack a picnic or pick up from your favorite place on the way!
2019 Presenting Sponsor - Thank yoU!
Weather policy Summer Concerts will be held indoors in the event of bad weather. Call will be made by 3 p.m. and posted on this page, on the Olbrich homepage, and on Facebook. If concert is held indoors:
Ice Cream Beat the heat with delicious ice cream! Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool will be at the summer concerts with cool ice cream treats. For $5 Adult / $3 Child, enjoy a variety of ice cream flavors and support two non-profit causes; proceeds from the ice cream sales will benefit Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool.
The Rascal Theory Rock / Soul / Blues / Funk The Rascal Theory are the powerhouse band out of Central WI that make you move and groove with their electrifying brand of Rock and Blues. They have been rocking stages and faces across the region and not looking back.
June 25
Alt-Rock / Soul A soulful blend of rock, jazz, blues and pop, Bosky Point brings their upbeat originals and twist on covers to audiences all over Southern Wisconsin. Anticipate smooth grooves, powerhouse vocals and "in-your-head" melodies perfect for a summer evening outdoors.
Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets Pop-Rock Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets combines the musical styles of three solo-artists-turned-bandmates, Jennifer Farley, Shawndell Marks and Beth Kille, into a rich blend of tight 3-part harmonies and clever pop-rock songwriting, ranging from edgy to fun.
Down From The Hills Bluegrass Down From The Hills plays bluegrass music inspired by the likes of Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs & John Hartford. Their music features both instrumental solos and vocal harmonies. They often add Cajun music to their shows, with the Cajun button accordion.
Mal-O-Dua Hot Hawaiian & French Guitar Mal-O-Dua pulls from a wide range of sources including Gypsy Jazz, traditional Hawaiian music, Kentucky thumb picking, vintage French pop, Eastern European Folk, early Parisian "Bal Musette" waltz style, and the American standard songbook to name a few. These styles are artfully bended together to create a fresh new sound!
Proud Parents Power Pop Rock Proud Parents started in a living room in 2014 and haven't slowed down since. Combining infectious pop hooks and punk sensibilities with three lead singers, the band has made waves on the underground booking their own tours and playing with the likes of indie giants Waxahatchee and Deerhoof along the way. They also caught the attention of esteemed punk label Dirtnap Records who released Proud Parents self-titled full length on vinyl in the summer of 2018.
Panchromatic Steel Island Music Panchromatic Steel is a steeldrum band homegrown in Madison, Wisconsin that plays authentic island calypso, jazz, classical and familiar pop/rock. Its music brightens any day, transports listeners to their happiest moments in the sun, and threads the needle by being creative and artful while still being fun, danceable and accessible to virtually everyone.
performers/bookings Olbrich is always looking for new solo and group performers to keep our concert series fresh. If you are interested in performing for one of Olbrich's concert series, please contact: Mike Gibson Program Specialist Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704 608-243-0156
Please provide contact information (official group name, contact name, address, phone, and e-mail), music genres, and music samples. If the entertainment committee would like to inquire further about booking you as a solo artist or the group you represent, we will contact you with available concert dates at the contact information you provide.
UPCOMING Events Summer Concert Series | Tuesdays through August 13 Summer Breeze | Saturday, June 22 & Friday, June 28 Home Garden Tour | Friday, July 12 & Saturday, July 13 |
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Summer Concert Series
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July 30 Olbrich Botanical Gardens is operated as a public-private partnership between the City of Madison Parks Division and the Olbrich Botanical Society.
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