The Jayhawks in Madison

The Jayhawks are an American band formed in Minneapolis in 1985. They play country rock and alternative country, and became known for the albums Hollywood Town Hall, Tomorrow the Green Grass and Rainy Day Music, as well as songs including “Blue,” “Waiting for the Sun” and “Save It for a Rainy Day.” In the 1990s, The Jayhawks toured clubs and theatres behind Hollywood Town Hall and Tomorrow the Green Grass. Mark Olson later rejoined Gary Louris and the band for reunion concerts, followed by touring connected to Mockingbird Time. In 2015, they marked their 30th anniversary with three nights at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

Kathleen Edwards is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Ottawa who plays guitar-led alt-country and folk-rock. Her 2003 debut album, Failer, introduced songs including “Six O’Clock News” and “Hockey Skates”; later records include Back to Me, Asking for Flowers, Voyageur and Total Freedom. Kathleen Edwards opened shows for the Rolling Stones after Failer and later toured with Willie Nelson. In 2005, she performed at Farm Aid, and her festival history also includes the Newport Folk Festival.