Welcome to the iHeartMEDIA Free Stage
Wednesday, July 27 – 6:00 pm
Rich Schroeder
Singer, songwriter, guitar player, and entertainer from Menomonie. Click here to see more.
Thursday, July 28 – 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm & 9:00 pm
Poppa Bear Norton
Who is Poppa Bear Norton? Hailing from the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Poppa Bear Norton proclaim themselves to be America’s only, and herefore number one, daredevil country act! They were recently awarded both the 2018 Midwest Country Music Association’s “Songwriter of the Year” and “Maverick” awards and have been described as hilarious hillbilly music and a two-man country music marvel.
They perform their own brand of country and western music that harkens back to the days of Buck Owens and Johnny Cash, as well as the outlaw era of Waylon, Willie, and Haggard. A time when a song was written like a well-crafted story and performed with passion, sincerity, humor, and refined musical skill that has been lost in today’s modern sound. When “Poppa Bear” (aka The Singer) and “B” (aka The Slinger) hit the stage and fire up their one-part honky-tonk, one-part Hee-Haw styled country show, it’s fast, exciting, fun, and entertaining. That’s what makes it daredevil country.
Poppa Bear Norton is not just a band or a duo, it’s an award-winning act whose musical style, funny stage banter, and captivating lyrics will have you laughing one minute and tearing up the next. Non-country folks like ‘em because they look wild, play fast, and have fun performing a style of music they may have never heard before, in a way they have never seen. Country fans love ‘em because their energy, music, and stage banter remind them of something genuine and familiar, yet at the same time something completely new and different. That’s who Poppa Bear Norton is. Click here to see more.
Friday, July 29 – 7:30 pm
Ember
Ember band has quickly established themselves as a crowd favorite everywhere they have performed and excel at performing at casinos and venues that love a wide variety!! Ember takes full advantage of every one of it’s 4 member’s musical experience to provide their audiences with a fun – well seasoned show! They perform everywhere from local venues, resorts, and casinos to warming up the stage for national acts! Ember brings a fun party atmosphere with their dance-driven renditions of popular Rock and Country hits! Click here for more.
Saturday, July 30 – 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Memories
Due to circumstances beyond our control, The Memories are headlining the Saturday night iHeart Media Free Strage. The Memories are two men on a mission…that mission is to make you laugh, listen, relax and enjoy yourselves. Friends since grade school, they have been entertaining audiences across the country for over 50 years. They have shared the stage and opened shows for such artists as Freddy Fender, Ricky Nelson, Porter Wagoner, Hank Thompson…and even some performers that are still alive! They have performed at 7 State Fairs, over 400 county fairs and city festivals, Disneyland, major corporate events, Holiday concerts, annual meetings and banquets – and at REALLY special events like ours tonight (today). Get ready to have some fun with Tim and Warren…The Memories!” Click here for more.
Sunday, July 31 – 12 Noon
The Memories Gospel Show
Celebrating their 50th Year in 2022, The Memories have entertained audiences across the country. With their unique harmonies and great songs, this Wisconsin-based duo is made up of Warren Petryk and Tim Stevens. Performing at fairs & festivals, community concerts and company & corporate events – The Memories continue to deliver a show has been described as “Music, Laughter, and Wonderful Times.” These guys are true pros. You hear it in their voices and see it with the way they connect with each and every audience they perform for. If you enjoy music and showmanship done right, then you are going to enjoy The Memories. Click here for more.
Sunday, July 31 – 2:00 pm
The Memories Variety Show
Celebrating their 50th Year in 2022, The Memories have entertained audiences across the country. With their unique harmonies and great songs, this Wisconsin-based duo is made up of Warren Petryk and Tim Stevens. Performing at fairs & festivals, community concerts and company & corporate events – The Memories continue to deliver a show has been described as “Music, Laughter, and Wonderful Times.” These guys are true pros. You hear it in their voices and see it with the way they connect with each and every audience they perform for. If you enjoy music and showmanship done right, then you are going to enjoy The Memories. Click here for more.