Kids in the Rotunda

Cash Box Kings

Two men smiling and performing into microphones. The man on the left has dark complexion, a beige suit, brown hat and sunglasses. He is singing. The man on the right has light complexion, a abrown suit, short brown hair and glasses. He is playing a harmonica.

Friday, November 28

9:30am, 11am & 1pm

Rotunda Stage

Free

Age Recommendation

All Ages

Runtime

45 minutes

The Cash Box Kings bring the classic Chicago blues era to life, tailored to teach children about this timeless genre. Families can dance, sing and even join the band on stage to play harmonica. This be-bopping blues party promises to get everyone on their feet and grooving!

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.

Special Thanksgiving weekend performances, supported by Madison's Business Improvement District.

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Join us for our free series designed to captivate families of all ages! Our handpicked lineup guarantees an unforgettable experience for your family. 

A livestream option will be available once a month. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates on livestreamed performances.

Meet the Artist

Cash Box Kings

The Cash Box Kings feature Oscar Wilson's rafter-shaking South Side vocals, powerhouse harp, stinging guitar and a swinging rhythm section. Their albums have topped the Billboard Blues, Living Blues Radio and Sirius XM's B.B. King's Bluesville radio charts and earned them 15 Blues Music Award (BMA) nominations (including Album of the Year, Best Traditional Album and Band of the Year). Critics in the U.S. and Europe consider the group to be one of the best traditional blues bands in America today, and they won the Blues Band of the Year at the 2023 Blues Blast Music Awards. They are regular headliners at Chicago blues clubs, like Buddy Guy’s Legends, Fitzgerald's, SPACE and Rosa's Lounge, and have played festivals worldwide, like the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, the Cambridge Folk Festival (UK), Moulin Blues (Netherlands) Hondarribia (Spain), Doheny Blues Festival, the Tampa Bay Blues Festival and the Lucerne Blues Festival (Switzerland) just to name a few.
“One of the best blues bands in the land. Any of these musicians could have played with the great bands of the golden blues era. Together they keep a sound alive that many thought was no more.” – Living Blues Magazine
“Unflinching blues distilled to its essence and steeped in tradition.”–Chicago Tribune
“One of the top blues bands of this era.”– Blue Music Magazine
"The Cash Box Kings rule the roost!” – Dan Aykroyd

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  • November 15

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    Rotunda Stage

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  • November 22

    Saturday

    Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Ken Lonnquist

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    Enjoy a delightful performance by Ken Lonnquist, who writes and sings humorous, literate and thoughtful songs about nature, the environment and current issues.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • November 28

    Friday

    Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Cash Box Kings

    Rotunda Stage

    The Cash Box Kings bring the classic Chicago blues era to life, tailored to teach children about this timeless genre. This be-bopping blues party promises to get everyone on their feet and grooving!

    Multiple Showtimes