Driftless Music Pageant
Bringing a extremely standard band from the Ukraine to Vernon County, Wisconsin is not any simple job. However, after contacting the Ukraine Ministry of Tradition and Info and plowing by some worldwide pink tape, the Driftless Music Pageant obtained it carried out.
The Ukrainian ensemble Komunna Lux is likely one of the featured bands on the 2024 fest, which will probably be held in Eckhart Park, Viroqua on Saturday, July 13. Kommuna Lux celebrates the heritage music of their beloved seaport hometown Odesa. As lead singer, Bagrat Tsurkan, says, “In Odesa, individuals discover togetherness. In Odesa, all will snort and sing.” The band validates these phrases, performing in an brisk and infectious model they name “Odesa Gangsta Folks.” Odesites have all the time been identified for his or her nice tolerance, easy-going life-style, and really particular humorousness, all of which interprets properly to the group’s music.
Because the struggle with Russia, Kommuna Lux has extensively toured Europe to enthusiastic crowds, and has been fundraising for the individuals of Ukraine at its reveals since 2022. In 2023, they raised $16,000 in donations on their first 2023 tour to the USA. All the revenue they elevate is funneled right into a 501©3 charity, making certain that 100% of funds obtained at their concert events are used to donate cash and items to companies and folks affected by Russian aggression.
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To help the band in its mission, the Driftless Music Pageant will probably be donating a share of raffle proceeds to the charity. And Kommuna Lux will probably be accepting tax-deductible on-line donations on the web site https://kmlx.org/
The Driftless Music Pageant will run Saturday, July 13 from 12 midday till 9 p.m., and is free to attend. Eckhart Park is situated on East Decker Avenue in Viroqua, just some blocks west of Primary Avenue. Along with a various lineup of stay music, the competition presents a spacious garden, a playground, shaded areas with oak timber, and a picnic space. Native meals distributors and a beer backyard may also be obtainable. Attendees are inspired to deliver their very own garden chairs or blankets for seating.
Extra info on the occasion is accessible at driftlessmusicfestival.com.
To study extra in regards to the performers go to https://driftlessmusicfestival.com/bands-schedule.
Questions in regards to the competition could be directed to Christina Dollhausen at pleggenhausen@gmail.com.
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