United Way of Dane County announces line up for 24th Annual Bluegrass Benefit Concert
Madison, WI (January 21, 2025) – An afternoon of live, local music returns on Sunday, February 16, 2025, for the 24th Annual United Way Bluegrass Benefit at the Barrymore Theatre. The show features bands of the Southern Wisconsin Bluegrass Music Association, Inc. with support by WORT-89.9 FM, Isthmus and Sugar Maple Music Festival. Audrey Martinovich and Stephanie Benicek of Audio for the Arts provide sound and recording services.
“It’s a community event. It’s a place people can bring their kids at this time of year and have a great time for a great cause,” remarks Dave Kinney, an Oscar Mayer retiree and bluegrass fan who coordinates the annual benefit concert with musician Bob Batyko. Kinney was a United Way Loaned Executive for 12 community fundraising campaigns and remains a dedicated donor and volunteer.
Batyko is liaison to the bands and will play with two acts at this year’s show.
The annual event began as a family-friendly activity to build community during the winter and has continued to offer bluegrass fans, families and United Way advocates that opportunity over 24 years. Tickets are available at the door the day of the show. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and a maximum of $20 per family. Kids under age 5 are admitted for free.
The musical groups donating their talents on February 16 include:
1:00 pm The Grazers
1:45 pm SpareTime Bluegrass
2:30 pm David Landau, The King of Kids Music
3:00 pm They Talk TOO Much with special guests
3:45 pm Sorry Mountain
4:30 pm The Sandhill Strangers
For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact Ashley Manthei, Director of Communications, United Way of Dane County at (608) 416-0401 or Ashley.manthei@uwdc.org.
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About United Way of Dane County
United Way of Dane County mobilizes the caring power of our community to close gaps and open opportunities so all can thrive. From advancing health and education to strengthening livelihoods and local resilience, we connect people to possibility. With a mission to unite the community to achieve measurable results that change lives, we work collaboratively with local nonprofits, businesses, community leaders, donors and volunteers to multiply impact and solve big-picture issues no one person or organization can address alone. Together, we are The Power of Caring. Working for All. Visit www.unitedwaydanecounty.org to learn more.