June 5     Reedsburg Area High School Jazz Bands

ReedsburgAreaHigh SchoolVocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble.  2012 featured 39 performers.

June 12     NO CONCERT

Butterfest.  During this weeklong festival, the Chamber of Commerce does not schedule a concert, but instead sponsors a family night activity at RACA.

June 19     Swing Crew

Fun is the bottom line for the three members of this interactive, acoustic band. The show features a wide variety of music, audience participation, jokes, stunts, cornball humor and toasts. They play whatever gets the crowd going.  The quality of the music and the craziness of their antics will keep you entertained throughout the show.  The bottom line is FUN.

June 26     Late 4 Dinner

The word most often used to describe the Late 4 Dinner band is "fun".  They have fun and the audience has fun every time they perform.  You will love their selection of music, their beautiful voices, and their rich harmonies - everything from Elvis and the Beatles to Jimmy Buffett and Johnny Cash.

July 3     Just Plain Country

Just Plain Country, featuring Buddy Daugs on Lead Guitar & vocals, Elmer Stout on Bass & Vocals, Dale Chronger on Pedal Steel & Vocals, Laurie Daugs Vocals, John Buttner Rhythm Guitar & Accordion

July 10     Copper Box

“Like a Texas Tornado that went through New Orleans and landed in Wisconsin.”  With a slammin’ button accordionist and multi-instrumentalist, Danny Jerabek, and his other half, Michelle Jerabek, on baritone and tenor sax, vocals, guitar, washboard, etc., backed by a great rhythm section, Copper Box is a force to be noticed!  The talented group draws inspiration from many types of Americana, roots music and beyond, resulting in a distinctive musical melting pot that is easy on the ears and good for the soul.

July 17     Gary and the Ridgeland Dutchmen

Gemutlichkeit!  Gary and the Ridgeland Dutchmen plays a variety of Polka music including Dutchmen, German, Czech style, Polish Style and Slovenian style along with a variety of country, big band, swing, and 50's and 60's music.

July 24     Rockin’ Royals Band

A 5 piece band that specializes in music from the '50s-'70s, Rockin’ Royals Band play classic rock and classic country. Influences include Elvis, Patsy Cline, Dion, Beatles, Legends, Connie Frances, and maybe others.

July 31    Madison Mellophonium Jazz Orchestra

Featuring the mellophonium and the glorious compositions and arrangements of Stan Kenton and Johnny Richards, the Madison Mellophonium Jazz Orchestra is 23 piece big band with the sound of road bands from the 50s and 60s.

August 7     The Midwesterners

The Midwesterners ride the borders between Rock and Classic Country, blending early rock and roll, genuine country influences and honky-tonk.  Two guitars, bass and drums. The raw ingredients of a band. Small enough to fit inside a roadsideWisconsintavern. Big enough to fill the hall and rock the house.

August 14     The Reedsburg Area Community Band

The Reedsburg Summer Community Band, under the direction of Scott Bruer is comprised of musicians of all skill levels who come together over the summer months for two to three performances.  From high school students to retirees, teachers to doctors, the community band is a wonderful way to get to know a variety of people who come together with a common interest.

August 21     Gospel Night

Gospel Night is a cooperative effort spearheaded byTurnPointPentecostalChurchfeaturing the music of local churches with both traditional and contemporary stylings.