WHYS
Music Festival
Lineup 2025
Uncommon Denominator
Midwest's professional party band, playing your favorite hits from the 1960's to now. Proudly hailing from the music scned of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, we stand as the premier professional party band for audiences all over the midwest. Composed of a full rhythm section - keyboards, guitar, bass and drums, along with a three-piece horn section featuring saxophone, trumpet, and trombone, all harmonized by the vocal talents of two singers.
Showtime: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Pretend Friend
Progressive bluegrass and folk from Wichita, Kansas, giving you high-energy performances with genre-melding jams. Pretend Friend combines captivating lyrics and soulful melodies into timeless songs.
Showtime: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
King Ras John and the Collie Connection
King Ras John is a reggae and soca musician, songwriter and entertainer. Born in Belize, now living in the midwest, King Ras John shares his talent and love with the world.
Showtime: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The Pistol Whippin Party Penguins
This group from Minneapolis consists of 6 gentlemen, 2 guitars, a mandolin, a bucket of fiddles, bass, wheatstick drums, and a 4-part vocal harmony that will make a grown man cry. They play traditional american music while also exploring new original music and creative cover songs. The combination of folk, rock, blues, and bluegrass creates an experience that anyone can enjoy.
Showtime: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM