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Ghost Fest 2025

The Vines

The first ever Ghost Fest is coming to The Vines on August 23, 2025. A full day of music in a beautiful location. Tickets are $30 and include the option to camp on site after the show. The lineup includes NINE BANDS!!! Legendary voice actor Jason Stephens will be performing as Master of Ceremonies for the event. Schedule & Lineup: [12:00 PM] Meet up, social Lets meet up at the vines around noon! FGC will already be there, cooking food, hanging out, socializing, spinining records. Grab a Ghost Fest wristband and a name tag at the door and hang out with us while the bands load in. [1:00 PM] Golf Dolls Golfadelic tactical ops unit from Madison, WI–100% organic, gluten free, and darkweb-funded [2:00 PM] The Hypnic Jerks The Hypnic Jerks were born out of a shared passion for crafting music that defies convention. Consisting of Darren, Zach, Mitch, and Sam, the members found common ground in their love for gritty, unfiltered music. What emerged from their collaborations was a sonic experiment that combined the rawness of garage rock with the exploratory nature of psychedelic music. [3:00 PM] Gentle Brontosaurus “Sweet, sunny and just a little bit twee, this indie pop quintet will make you want to dance and hug your friends… With folk and jangle-pop influences, [Bees of the Invisible] features smart lyrics, thoughtful instrumentation and enchanting songwriting.” –Isthmus “expert-level indie pop… effortless, breezy fun interspersed with harder-edged rockers” –Expansionista! zine [4:00 PM] Guy Weatherspoon Singer, songwriter, producer, and composer Guy Weatherspoon is a true turtleneck wearing gentleman who is here for your entertainment.

[5:00 PM] Dinner Break FGC is cooking, and food is available all day, but we are taking an hour break at 5:00 PM to grab food and drinks and engage in some mutually beneficial social interactions.

[6:00 PM] Future Ghost Club Future Ghost Club is a three piece band from Sauk City (Rock City), WI. They write and perform aggressively confrontational pacifistic Girly Pop, Post-Punk, Melodic Noise Rock, Power Slop, Volatile Easy Listening, or whatever you want to call it. [7:00 PM] Sky Urchin Sky Urchin is a high energy alt rock band that combines 70’s rock riffs with early 90’s rock songwriting. The sounds are a continuation of the direction that the now defunct Sky Road Fly was heading in for Robert Halstead (guitar/vox) and David Payne (drums). Their former practice space neighbor, Ryan Haimerl (bass) of The Phil Kegley Band, adds even more drive to the trio that has already pummeled through their first 100 shows, including opening for the likes of Against Me!, Cheap Girls, and The Sidekicks. [8:00 PM] Crush Scene 4 Piece Y’allternative Barbie Rock band from Minneapolis.�We’re just four problematic goofy guys ¯_ (ツ)_/¯ [9:00 PM] Holly and the Nice Lions Named by a four year old. POW POW POW! [10:00 PM] Mother Material Mother Material is a Madison area band that plays original psychedelic rock while sprinkling in some of their favorite covers.

$30 for all day access and includes complimentary camping! Kids under 16 are welcome for FREE

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Max Ink Radio Presents... Sky Urchin The Vipers Peacemaker

Saturday September 16 at Dark Star Art Bar - 756 East Washington Ave.

Doors at 8pm, show at 9pm End time: ~12:30

$8, 21+

Bio/More Info:

Sky Urchin

Chicago/Madison Alt-Rock Trio. Imagine an 80 year old Hendrix missing a fretting finger filling in for Thurston Moore as Sonic Youth reunites to play new, awesome, original tunes for old-school Smashing Pumpkins fans with a drummer heavily influenced by hip-hop and a paint-drenched bass player using the evening as a giant canvas that won’t ever be the same twice.

The Vipers

Mainstays of Madison's Alt/Punk Underground. Don't miss them in rare trio form!

Peacemaker

A melodic rock and roll band 3 years in the making from the previous frontman of I am Dragon. Heavy yet catchy guitar riffs, accompanied by powerful vocals create a sound that harkens back to late ‘70s powerhouses such as Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top, and Black Sabbath, with a dash of punk rock aftertaste.

$8 cover. Less than $2 fee per ticket for advanced credit card sales.

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Sky Urchin at Dark Horse Art Bar

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Join Sky Urchin for their first club show in 3 years featuring The Vipers and Haunt Smiley. It's Robert's birthday celebration as well. Let's party! 21+ $7 to support your local bands 8pm doors 9pm start 756 E Wash

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Sky Urchin at BarleyPop Live!

w/ Chaos Revolution Theory and The Blisser (first show)!

8pm

$5

21+

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