Wurk is a 6-piece funk-fusion group which formed in Madison, WI in 2016. Inspired by Umphrey’s McGee, Snarky Puppy, Lettuce, Phish and many others, their innovative original songs and ambitious interpretations of popular covers offer an impressive blend of jazz fusion, prog rock, jam rock and more, all with the consistent underlying grooves of funk. Wurk has opened for acts including The Motet and Andy Frasco & the U.N. and helped pack venues across Wisconsin. Described by Isthmus Magazine as “summer-jam-perfect” and two-time recipient of the Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Artist of the Year Award (2019, 2022), Wurk fills the gap between complexity and groove, impressing fans and keeping them dancing all night.
Since 2011, Madison’s own Electric Spanking has been legally avoiding musical classification as a four-piece sonic experiment consisting of electric guitar, keys, bass, drums, and three-part vocals they aren't afraid to use. Equal parts musically lethal and aggressively witty, they specialize in giving audiences severe genre-whiplash by flawlessly transitioning from deep, soulful funk grooves to face-melting improvisational rock peaks. They’ve spent over a decade crashing multi-state music festivals and sharing stages with heavyweights like Here Come The Mummies, The Main Squeeze, and The People Brothers Band. From the cozy, beautifully chaotic confines of the Up North Bar to the historic stage of The Majestic Theater, Electric Spanking continues to prove that no stage is too big, no dive bar is too small, and no audience is safe from their renditions.
Sunshine Daydrink is Madison, Wisconsin’s premier acoustic tribute to Grateful Dead, delivering a vibrant, feel-good celebration of the Dead's iconic catalog. Blending rich vocal harmonies with a rootsy, multi-instrumental lineup, the band pairs high-energy performances with the warm, inviting atmosphere of a low-key jam session. From packed taprooms and sun-soaked beer gardens to historic local stages like Majestic Theatre, The Bur Oak, and the Memorial Union Terrace, they have a proven track record of drawing enthusiastic, dancing crowds, and keeping audiences engaged. Sought after for festival lineups, private events, and local venues looking to host a memorable night of community and music, Sunshine Daydrink will bring that ultimate "sunny afternoon feeling" to every stage they hit.