Mad City Funk plays popular songs by artists such as: James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Kool & the Gang, Michael Jackson, the Temptations, Hall & Oates, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Al Green, Albert King, Steely Dan, and Gladys Knight, along with some of the band’s own original, funky compositions.

Mad City Funk is an energetic, dance-oriented group. They bring the funk — you bring the dancing shoes!

In a world where words like “legend” get thrown around entirely too lightly, it's good to know that there are a few people still worthy of the word's original intent. And when it comes to music in Iowa, Joe Price stands as one of the art's legendary practitioners.

Bo Allen Messer Music (BAMM) is a dynamic musical ensemble led by singer-songwriter Bo Allen Messer. Whether performing solo with his acoustic guitar or accompanied by a full band, BAMM delivers a captivating blend of Americana, folk, and blues-rock influences that resonate with audiences of all ages.

Critically-acclaimed hard roots rock reggae outfit Natty Nation is a collective of spiritual warriors.

Charanga Agozá, a charanga ensemble based in Madison, Wisconsin, was formed in 2009. The group plays charanga, a dance oriented musical genre that originated in Cuba at the turn of the twentieth century and peaked in the 1950s. Charangas also became popular in New York City during the early days of the salsa movement in the 60s and 70s.

Musical styles featured in Charanga Agozá’s repertoire include danzón, cha cha, mambo, and modern day salsa played charanga-style.

The group consists of Amber Dolphin on violin, Ben Knox on flute, Yanzel Rivera on vocals, Paul Muench on piano, John Mesoloras on double bass, Flaviano Estrella on trombone, Salar Saleh on timbales, José Madera on percussion, Jake Kruse on the Cuban tres, and Yorvanis Durán Córdova on congas.

Mo’ Onions is a powerhouse tribute band dedicated to the timeless soul and instrumental brilliance of Booker T. & the MGs. With a rich mix of deep grooves, funky rhythms, and smooth melodies, Mo’ Onions captures the essence of the legendary Stax Records house band that shaped the sound of soul, R&B, and blues.

Nate Gibson literally wrote the book on Starday Records, country music's largest independent record label in the 1950s and ‘60s (The Starday Story: The House That Country Music Built), and has since been keeping that golden era of country music alive as host of WORT's Back to the Country program and in his live performances.

What do Vanilla Ice, Green Day, Garth Brooks, and Nirvana all have in common? They are all part of a set list of the fun and nostalgic That ‘90s Band who takes audiences back to the golden era of music. Their soaring vocals, gritty guitars, and distinctive sound samples leave audiences feeling exhilarated and entertained. That ‘90s Band is perfect for people who grew up in the '90s or for anyone who loves the era's music and culture.

Formed in 2012, The Blacker Brothers Band mix elements of rock, funk, soul, and combine them to create an exciting new sound. Playing music ranging from 1960s Motown, classic rock, 1980s dance hits, 90s rock, to present day soul, our original music directly reflects our many influences. With former members of Know Boundaries, the Downtown Money Wasters, BMB Trio, and Pop Suicide, the Blacker Brothers are here to groove.