Flannel Fest

12/07/2024

Get your Flannel Fest tickets today (11/15 in Kimberly, WI & 11/16 in Madison, WI)! ✨ On sale now w/ an incredible lineup: Old 97's • Blitzen Trapper • The Mascot Theory • Beth Kille Band • https://flannelfest.com/tickets.html

11/07/2024

Flannel Fest tickets on sale now! 11/15 in Kimberly, WI and 11/16 in Madison, WI. Featuring: Old 97's • Blitzen Trapper • The Mascot Theory • Beth Kille Band • https://flannelfest.com/tickets.html

09/07/2024

We're thrilled to unveil the lineup for Flannel Fest 2024!
Blitzen Trapper • Old 97's • The Mascot Theory • Beth Kille Band

TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS THURSDAY, 7/11/24 at 10 am !!

Join us for the 11th Anniversary of Flannel Fest, a celebration of music benefitting the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund that keeps our Wisconsin neighbors in need safe in their homes!

Flannel Fest 2024 will be held on Friday, November 15 at Tanners Grill and Bar in Kimberly, WI and Saturday, November 16 at the The Barrymore Theatre in Madison, WI. The lineup for both events will be co-headliners* Old 97’s and Blitzen Trapper, as well as The Mascot Theory and Beth Kille Band! *Old 97’s will headline the 11/15 Kimberly, WI event and Blitzen Trapper will headline the 11/16 Madison, WI event.

01/04/2024

Save the Dates: Flannel Fest 2024 in Appleton on Nov. 15 and in Madison on Nov. 16. The best is yet to come, with OUR BIGGEST YEAR YET! Stay tuned!

22/11/2023

The numbers have been crunched, and holy cow, Flannel Fest 2023 in Madison & Appleton raised a whopping $47,000 for Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund that will help keep our WI neighbors in need safe in their homes this winter! THANK YOU to all the amazing "sea of flannel" attendees, the tireless volunteers, our incredible partners (Heat and Housing For Heroes, iHeart Media Madison, Stoughton Collision Center, Festival Foods, Neimuth's Southside Market, AlphaGraphics Madison, The Shop Screenprinting, Barrymore Theatre, Poplar Hall), all the media folks who helped spread the word, and of course, all the talented artists who rocked the fest: The Jayhawks The Mascot Theory Beth Kille Allison Mahal

x: Photo by Keith Wessel

We'll see you next year!!

11/11/2023

Stage is set for Flannel Fest at The Barrymore Theatre! Tix available at the door!

11/11/2023

Look ma, we made the marquee! Flannel Fest Madison tonight, tix available at the door!

11/11/2023

Ladies and gentlemen, The Jayhawks at Flannel Fest in Appleton!

11/11/2023

The Mascot Theory bring the heat to Flannel Fest in Appleton !

11/11/2023

Beth Kille Band rocking out Flannel Fest in Appleton at Poplar Hall!

11/11/2023

Allison Mahal kicking off Flannel Fest in Appleton!

08/11/2023

Check out the super rad Flannel Fest merch items that will be available for purchase this weekend: Limited edition SHIRT, HOODIE, and POSTER! All proceeds go to Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund. Get your tix at flannelfest.com

08/11/2023

Flannel Fest is THIS weekend (Appleton 11/10 & Madison 11/11)! Tickets are on sale now and ALL PROCEEDS goes to Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund to help keep our Wisconsin neighbors in need safe in their homes!! https://flannelfest.com/

LINEUP: The Jayhawks - The Mascot Theory - Beth Kille Band - Allison Mahal

06/11/2023

Thanks for making Flannel Fest an "Isthmus Pick" Isthmus! Tickets are on sale for Flannel Fest in Appleton THIS Friday (11/10) and Madison THIS Saturday (11/11). https://flannelfest.com/

03/11/2023

FLANNEL FEST 2023 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: The Jayhawks
((Tickets on sale now for 11/10 in Appleton, WI and 11/11 in Madison, WI!! https://flannelfest.com/ ))

The Jayhawks and their rootsy sound were definitely swimming against the tide when they emerged from a crowded Minnesota music scene in 1985. Over the course of almost 4 decades, 11 albums, countless memorable live shows, and enough personal drama to fill a couple of Behind the Music episodes, this beloved band soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans, and peers in the process. After releasing two Indie albums in the 80s The Jayhawks signed with American Recordings in 1991 and over the next decade released 5 challenging, at times groundbreaking, albums, toured the world to widespread acclaim, and even survived the departure of foundingmember Mark Olson in 1995. After a hiatus in the mid-2000s, the “classic” 1994 lineup reunited for another new studio album in 2011 and 2 years of solid touring, re-acquainting audiences old and new with the band's timeless musical vision. 2014 saw a late 90s version of the band led by Gary Louris hitting the road to support the reissues of the 3 Jayhawks albums released from 1997-2003. This lineup released the band's 9th studio album in 2016, recorded in Portland, OR with producers Peter Buck and TuckerMartine. The band's next studio album, Back Roads And Abandoned Motels was released in the summer of 2018, featuring Jayhawks versions of songs Gary Louris had previously written with other artists plus 2 new compositions. Recording for a new Jayhawks album was completed in Minnesota in late 2019 and in July 2020 the band released their 11th studio album, XOXO, which features songwriting and lead vocal contributions from all 4 core members. The Jayhawks have made music in 4 different decades and are as vital now as they were in 1985. They definitely have earned their reputation as a true American treasure.

31/10/2023

FLANNEL FEST 2023 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: The Mascot Theory
((Tickets on sale now!! https://flannelfest.com/ ))

Casually weaving in and out of rock & roll lanes; Eagles harmonies, Rolling Stones guitar swagger, ZZ Top West Texas stomp, Pink Floyd mood, Tom Petty/Poco-esque melodies, and relatable lyrics, sung by a guy who sounds a bit like Neil Diamond in the right light. The entertainment halt of 2020 forced the band to reflect & refocus musical efforts. With the core foundation of prolific singer/songwriter Erik Kjelland, Nick Fry on bass, and Paul Metz on drums, The Mascot Theory used this time off to slightly shift their sound to a more classic rock inspired Rock & Roll groove, especially thanks to the addition of lead guitarist Cory Swadley who brings a strong musical swagger and reverence to the guitar gods of the past, as well as the addition of keyboardist Brandon Jensen. In 2021 the band made a major leap towards a more national focus when they were discovered and signed by manager Chuck Toler of TolerVision LLC, who helped steer the careers of artists like Cheap Trick and Mudvayne. Toler circulated the band’s music around to trusted colleagues in the business leading to producer Terry Manning (Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, Lenny Kravitz, Stax Record) taking interest & agreeing to produce their next album. In April 2022 Manning and the band assembled at Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas to record 15 songs for a future full-length album release. Some of those songs were released on the Big Big EP in early 2023.

24/10/2023

FLANNEL FEST 2023 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Beth Kille Band
((Tickets on sale now!! https://flannelfest.com/ ))

At first glance, you may not know what to make of them. The farm boy, the quiet intellectual, the ex-Marine, all backing up a wild-haired, shoot-from-the-hip, spirited woman. But then, the show begins, and you know you're about to be wrapped in the arms of a cohesive unit, bonded in the kinship of music. The four members of the Beth Kille Band – Michael Mood (bass, backing vocals), Tony Kille (drums), Michael Tully (guitar, backing vocals) and Kille herself (guitar, mandolin, vocals) – have amassed some impressive accolades. In addition to the numerous songwriting recognitions, Kille grabbed one of her 25 Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Awards when she was named “Artist of the Year” in 2010 and Tully snagged the highly competitive “Guitarist of the Year'' Award in 2014. Their style can best be described as Americana-Rock but these dynamic performers can play everything from folk to funk to in-your-face rock. Their 3rd studio album, "This Open Road," was released May 26th, 2023.

LINEUP:
The Jayhawks
The Mascot Theory
Beth Kille Band
Allison Mahal

Tickets on sale now!! https://flannelfest.com/

23/10/2023

Less than a month away from Flannel Fest 2023 in Wisconsin:

November 10 in Appleton at Poplar Hall
November 11 in Madison at The Barrymore Theatre
Also appearing: The Mascot Theory, Beth Kille and Allison Mahal.

Ticket link: https://flannelfest.com/tickets.html

Jayhawks tour dates: bit.ly/JayhawksShows

18/10/2023

FLANNEL FEST 2023 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Allison Mahal
((Tickets on sale now!! https://flannelfest.com/ ))
Midwest folk-rocker Allison Mahal is known for her “powerful voice” and “knack for heartbreaking lyrics” (NPR). On her new album, Not Over This Yet, Mahal is ready to confront the past with brutal honesty and tender consideration. The ten tracks play out like thumbing through a photo album, some snapshots burnt at the edges, blurry and overexposed, others are intricately framed, capturing first impressions of what has grown into a golden-light love. Her latest singles have earned her placements on both Apple Music and Amazon playlists, and the album has garnered attention from the likes of Under The Radar and Consequence of Sound, who wrote, “it feels as though she’s stepped into some of her own power.”

09/10/2023

11/11/23 - Join us at Flannel Fest in Madison, WI at the Barrymore Theatre, w/ performances by The Jayhawks, The Mascot Theory, Beth Kille Band, & Allison Mahal. Tickets on sale now at https://flannelfest.com/

09/10/2023

11/10/23 - Join us at Flannel Fest in Appleton, WI at Poplar Hall, w/ performances by The Jayhawks, The Mascot Theory, Beth Kille Band, & Allison Mahal. Tickets on sale now at https://flannelfest.com/

25/08/2023

Can't wait to celebrate 10 years of Flannel Fest w/ The Jayhawks!! VIP tickets are SOLD OUT for Appleton show and there is maybe 1 VIP ticket left for Madison show! Get your General tickets NOW while they last folks! https://flannelfest.com/

https://youtu.be/Q5XmnmEyaKQ?si=raWGGHMDwyfWHLv3

August 8, 2016 by TOM HUIZENGA • The last song in this set from The Jayhawks is called "Comeback Kids." Although it's ostensibly a breezy portrait of a lover...

29/06/2023

Flannel Fest tickets are now on sale!! Scoop 'em up now while they last! https://flannelfest.com/tickets.html

Nov. 10 in Appleton, WI • Nov. 11 in Madison, WI

With performances by The Jayhawks, The Mascot Theory, Beth Kille Band, and Allison Mahal

Benefiting the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund

27/06/2023

Join us for the 10th Anniversary of Flannel Fest, a celebration of music benefitting the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund that keeps our Wisconsin neighbors in need safe in their homes.

With performances by:
The Jayhawks
The Mascot Theory
Beth Kille Band
Allison Mahal

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 - Poplar Hall, Appleton, WI
and
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 - Barrymore Theatre, Madison, WI

27/06/2023

Join us for the 10th Anniversary of Flannel Fest, a celebration of music benefitting the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund that keeps our Wisconsin neighbors in need safe in their homes.

With performances by:
The Jayhawks
The Mascot Theory
Beth Kille Band
Allison Mahal

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 - Poplar Hall, Appleton, WI
and
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 - Barrymore Theatre, Madison, WI

Tickets on sale Thursday, June 29, 2023!

14/11/2022

Sending a huge THANK YOU to all the amazing bands, sponsors, venues, crew, and "flannel faithful" attendees for making Flannel Fest 2022 a BIG success, raising over $12,000 for the Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund to help keep our neighbors in need safely in their homes!

Photos by Mike Rausch.