This year's band line-up
August 7th
Christopher’s Project 6-7:30 pm
Rhythm and blues and contemporary jazz dancing. The group has opened for national and legendary acts as diverse as the Temptations, George Benson, David Sanborn, The Supremes and Jennifer Holiday. The group’s best asset is its ability to perform a wide variety of music for a wide age group.
Grupo Candela 8-9:30 pm
From salsa to merengue to bachata. 12 member band boasts impressive roots in the local music performance and educational scenes. Members are trained and talented musicians and have played in other groups and entities including Madison Symphony Orchestra, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, and in locations throughout US, Latin America and Europe.
Rain Back-up: Monona Terrace (inside)
August 14st
(This dance made possible by the John and Carolyn Peterson Charitble Foundation, Inc.)
Altered Five 6-7:30 pm
Founded in 2002 by five Southern Wisconsin music veterans, Altered Five has built a solid reputation for performing an exciting brand of “rockin’ rhythm ’n’ blues.” The group performs funky, danceable versions of popular rock songs from the 1970s to today.
In Black 'N White 8-9:30 pm
In Black 'n White has entertained throughout the midwest including regular performances at Summerfest (Milwaukee, WI), African World Festival (Milwaukee, WI), Navy pier (Chicago, Il) and Farm Aid. Sharing the stage with such acts as Maxi Priest, Steel Pulse, Kool and the Gang, Inner Circle, Lucky Dube and Ringo Starr, In Black 'n White continues to bring crowds to their fee.
Rain Back-up: Alliant Energy Center
August 21st
Primitive Culture 6-7:30 pm
Unique blend of Funk, Blues, and Tropical rhythms that warms the soul and moves the feet. 5 member local band, 2007 MAMAS artist of the year award. Longstanding band members have toured with music greats such as Elton John, Pointer Sisters, Ike and Tina Turner, W.C.Clarke and the Reunion Band and Dr. John.
BBI 8-9:30 pm
A versatile band of 6 members, plays anything from the 50’s to today. Danceable Motown, R&B, Classic Rock and dance hits. Illinois band that plays at the Dells area, members have recorded and toured Australia and New Zealand with groups such as Procession and Manfred Mann Chapter III. Received very favorable reviews when they played Dane Dances in 2007 & audience has asked to have them back again.
Rain Back-up: Alliant Energy Center
August 28th
Que Flavor 6-7:30 pm
Mix of traditional Afro-Cuban dance grooves and other Latin musical styles
Eddie Butts 8-9:30 pm
Milwaukee band with 6 members. One of Wisconsin and the Midwest’s longest running band that has delighted audiences at festivals and on the concert and night club circuit. Popular with Dane Dances attendees. A great blend of jazz, pop, R&B.
Rain Back-up: Monona Terrace (inside)
