2009 Sugar Maple Lineup Announced

We officially announced the 2009 lineup for the Sugar Maple Festival at the Kickoff Concert this past Saturday at the High Noon Saloon. We would like to thank everyone for coming out and making it a huge success! We would also thank the bands, Art Stevenson & Highwater, Joel Paterson and Sloppy Joe, for their fantastic music. Thank you all!

So, without further ado, this year’s lineup will include:

JD Crowe & the New South – Bluegrass
Marc Savoy family – Cajun
Bill Miller – Native American Songwriter
The Combine w/ Chirps Smith, Dave Landreth, Fred Campeau and Dot Kent – Old Time
Robbie Fulks & Nora O’Connor – Folk
Shotgun Party – Country Swing
Frog Water – Eclectic Roots
Joel Paterson (solo set) – Country Blues
KG & the Ranger – Cowboy Songs and Rope tricks
Johnny Chimes – bayou-flavored blues piano
Dave Landau – Children’s Entertainer

This project is supported by the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission with additional funds from the Overture Foundation and the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation.

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