Welcome to the iHeartMEDIA Free Stage
Wednesday, July 26 – 6:00 pm
Rich Schroeder
Singer, songwriter, guitar player, and entertainer from Menomonie. Click here to see more.
Thursday, July 27 – 6:00 pm
Fun, laid-back duo Dave Hughes and Bronson Bergeson from the Thrillbillies performing country favorites! Check out their Facebook page for more information. Here are a couple of cover videos to enjoy too! Mountain of Love Cover and Mercury Blues Cover
Friday, July 28 – 7:00 – 11:00 pm
Voted by the readers of Volume One Magazine as one of the Chippewa Valley’s top 3 bands for 6 consecutive years and a 5 time WAMI nominate, The Bear Creek Band, based out of West Central Wisconsin, is an “extreme variety” entertainment group performing a huge variety of musical styles from Hank Williams to Z. Z. Top, from Patsy Cline to Pink. Visit their Facebook page or sneak a peak at the video of their performance at the 2022 Hodag Festival.
Saturday, July 29 – 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 pm
Holy Rocka Rollaz
Take an authentic trip Back to the ‘50s with Minnesota’s Own Holy Rocka Rollaz! If you love the rock ‘n’ roll music of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, Eddie Cochran, Bill Haley & The Comets (and many more!) ~ then you have found your DREAM band! There’s nothing but PURE EARLY AMERICAN ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ABOUT THEM. This high-energy Minneapolis trio has been bringing their exciting show to thousands of car show fans, prestigious venues and family friendly city events for several years. Their legend continues to grow.
Using vintage instruments and having spent years studying the styles of all the early rock ‘n’ rollers, this band knows how to deliver the spirit and sound of those pioneers. Lead singer/guitarist Mark Flora plays a hollow body Gretsch through tube amps, bassist/singer Lisa Lynn slaps a mean upright bass and drummer/singer Matt Alexander pounds an old Gretsch drum kit. The band feels no need to update or modernize the classic sound of early American rock ‘n’ roll. “It’s perfect just the way it is. And people are really reacting to it! The looks we see on people’s faces when we really let it rip is priceless! They’re not used to seeing what we do, but they sure do like it! Our favorite comments from older folks are…’I haven’t heard music done like this since the 50s!’
Our favorite comments from younger folks are ‘This is COOL! What is this?!?!?’ We see people from age 2 to 92 enjoying themselves immensely. It’s feel good music. It’s happy. It’s innocent. And the way we do it…it’s EXCITING!”
Want to know more, just click here! How about viewing a sample of their music?
Sunday, July 30 – 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 30 – 2:30 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.