The Select Session

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courtesy Sona Jobarteh

A close-up of Sona Jobarteh.

Sona Jobarteh

The volunteer-run concerts of The Sessions at McPike Park return for three evenings and one full day of music in the heart of the east side. It all kicks off at 5 p.m. on Aug. 11 with Kiki’s Righteous Session, featuring the dark-hued East Nashville troubadour Ben de la Cour, alt-county stalwart Sarah Borges, Wisconsin heartland rock by the Trapper Schoepp Band, catchy pop by Sean Michael Dargan, and an evening-closing stand-up show anchored by Mary Mack (courtesy of Madison Comedy Week). Stand-up from MCW also ends the night on Aug. 12, following a full day of music (starting at 1:30 p.m.) by local standouts (Johnny Chimes, The Whiskey Farm and more) and notable visitors (Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, Chris Pierce Band). Aug. 16-17 (both 5 p.m.) offers sets both nights by West African multi-instrumentalist Sona Jobarteh and much more. The concerts (along with July’s Pursuit of Happiness Session) raise funds for six local nonprofits. Find the full schedule at sessionsatmcpike.org.

media release: Sessions at McPike Park concerts take place  Aug. 11-12 (rain date Aug. 13) and 16-17 in 2023.

Wednesday, August 16 – The Sona Jobarteh/Viceroys Select Session 

Stage Sponsors: Lauer Real Estate Group; To Benefit: The Native Food Network

5:15-6:15 – Roots Renegades ft. Mama T (Bob Marley tribute)

6:45- 7:45 – Natty Nation

8:30-- 10:00-- Sona Jobarteh (The Gambia)*

In tent:  Madison Choro Ensemble 6:15 & 7:45 pm

Of course, there will be great food and drink available at every show, as well as a raffle. Every raffle dollar earned will go to our six effective non-profit partners, Centro Hispano, The Native Food Network, Community Immigration Law Center, The Urban League of Greater Madison, WORT-FM and The Friends of Ukraine Madison.

The Sessions are free, all-volunteer run and open to all ages.