Kids in the Rotunda

Fox and Branch

Two middle aged men with light complexion, button down shirts and caps. One is holding an acoustic guitar and the other is holding a washboard.

Saturday, December 16

9:30am, 11am & 1pm

Rotunda Stage

Free

Age Recommendation

All Ages

Runtime

45 minutes

A Fox and Branch show is a fun and interactive time for children and families. The duo performs traditional and original songs on guitar, fiddle, banjo and washboard. The focus of every show is on involving the audience in singing, dancing and helping make up new words to songs. Fox and Branch always have a good time when they perform a show, and they do their best to make sure everyone else has a good time, too!

The 1pm performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please email kidsintherotunda@overture.org at least one hour ahead to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances.

This show will also be livestreamed on the Kids in the Rotunda web page at 1 PM.

Watch the Live Stream

In addition, Little Om Big Om Yoga will lead youngsters in free family-friendly yoga sessions at 10:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

Meet the Artist

Two middle aged men with light complexion, button down shirts and caps. One is holding an acoustic guitar and the other is holding a washboard.

Fox and Branch

For over two decades, Dave Fox and Will Branch have energized audiences in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. Their dynamic mix of old-time music, original songs, and family folk music has appealed to children and adults, giving everyone a chance to actively participate.
Fox and Branch recordings have won five Parent’s Choice recommended awards.
The duo has appeared at festivals such as the Winnipeg Folk Festival, The Philadelphia Folk Festival and The Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival (Westport, Ireland). They have been featured at venues like The National Theater in Washington D.C., Symphony Space in New York City, Club Passim in Boston and The Overture Center in Madison, WI.
Whether it’s at a theater, a school performance, a community event, or a library show, Fox and Branch entertain, educate, and actively engage people. Their aim is to create a communal atmosphere of fun and high spirits shared by all those present.

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Thank you to our Kids in the Rotunda Sponsors

Funding provided by Madison Gas & Electric, American Girl's Fund for Children, the Evjue Foundation – the charitable arm of the Capital Times, UnityPoint Health-Meriter and Au Pair in America with additional funding from Ian’s Pizza, Exact Sciences Corporation, Nelnet and contributions from Overture Center for the Arts.