Donna Woodall began her Milwaukee music career singing with top local groups, The Eddie Butts Band and Streetlife (former house band of the Milwaukee Bucks). She quickly discovered her own voice and style, forming the Donna Woodall Group. With her unique mix of jazz/blues and pop originals and covers, Donna Woodall blurs musical genres and presents lush, intimate vocals with every performance. She has established herself as a skilled singer, bandleader, and songwriter in the Milwaukee music scene.

From sultry Jazz to Blues and Soul, Erin's electrifying performances captivate audiences with her genuine passion and zest for life. Recognized as the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Jazz Artist of the Year in 2023 and 2018 and Female Vocalist of the Year in 2019, she continues to shine in the music industry.

Erin often works with her partner, guitarist Jeff Johnston. With over 30 years of experience, Jeff's musical fluency perfectly complements Erin's diverse repertoire and unique songwriting style. Together, they create a dynamic and versatile musical experience for audiences.

DADDIO is a contemporary improvisational group, comprised of some of the most experienced players in WI. Their musical offerings vary from fresh takes on other's work (Sting, John Scofield, The Yellowjackets, Steely Dan) to original material in a wide range of grooves and styles - but with the underlying bedrock of group improvisation and interplay. Once the framework is in place they can "rebuild" the tune freshly every performance. And it is in that spontaneity that they find much joy. That’s why seeing DADDIO is always a new experience.

Hailing from the Emerald City, Kate Voss got her start in the club scene in Seattle playing with a variety of groups on piano. When her jazz studies were nearing an end and her musical interests could not be pinned down to a single genre, her teacher assigned her the title of "dilettante". Luckily for us all, that only inspired Kate to further explore other avenues for making music and ultimately brought her to form Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce which encompasses all the genres she loves. A true variety band, this act pulls from her varied background of jazz, blues, pop, country, western-swing, oldies, americana and rockabilly.

Janet Planet is a dynamic force in the realm of sound, mesmerizing listeners with her remarkable talent. Janet has graced renowned jazz festivals and intimate clubs, performing with small combos and full orchestras from Rochester to Russia, NYC to Johannesburg and the London Jazz festival in 2023. A prolific recording artist, her latest release “Hope Springs” was recently reviewed by critic Rob Lester of NYC “Talkin Broadway”

“Heartfelt and heartening, a compact set of philosophy and encouragement set to music and delivered with the utmost sincerity and warmth by at the elegant-voiced singer”.

"Janet Planet Jazz" is - Janet Planet, Tom Theabo (g), Mark Urness (b), Mike Malone (d)

PEGASIS was formed by sisters Rissel, Yaina, and Marvelis Peguero Almonte, with guitarist Matt Hillman. They started composing and performing together in 2017. In 2023 they added bassist Tony Pesavento and drummer Jeremy Seelig.

PEGASIS is all about writing and performing genre-less original music that refuses to be categorized. With shimmering vocal harmonies, pulsing rhythms, tight arrangements, musical virtuosity, and vibrant dynamics, PEGASIS provides lush soundscapes that captivate all types of listeners and makes the complex sound (and look) easy.

Mathew Buchman is a pianist, composer, and the Director of Jazz Studies at UW-Steven Point, where he has taught since 1995. He has twice conducted the WSMA Honors Jazz Ensemble. He is co-leader of the Wisconsin Jazz Orchestra with Brent Turney and Ryan Korb. Besides leading his own groups, he has performed with artists such as Karrin Allyson, Matt Wilson, Dave Pietro, and John Raymond.

Buchman’s compositions include works for big band, wind ensemble, orchestra, choir and various chamber ensembles.

He and his wife Nell have two children and live in Waupaca, Wisconsin with their Golden Retriever, Jaco.