The Playlists
Curated Playlists from Past Seasons HomeGrown Music Festival
2020: The Lost Year
2020 was a “lost year” for many of us — fans who stayed home, venues that closed, bands who broke up or moved on. It was a year of mourning
30 Day Campaign
We’re committed to helping our community through music. Over the next 30 days we’re asking fans of the HomeGrown Music Festival to make a donation to our foundation so that
2020 Festival Update
While we are unable to host the festival this year, it is increasingly important to the HomeTown Foundation to give back to the community, particularly in these unusual times. Over
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
All about the songs: Brett Newski
Homegrown came out of the love of songs. And we admit it–we love lyrics. That’s why we support rock bands and singer-songwriters. In addition to the many bands that act
Wisconsin Rock: The Mascot Theory
What is roots music in Wisconsin? The State has a rich tradition of backwoods ballads, polkas, work songs, Union choruses, and string band barn dance tunes. Modern interpretations of this
Wisconsin Rock: Wise Jennings
Although we generally book roots rock/Americana bands, Homegrown tries to choose bands from all over the state so that our audience can hear how different scenes and communities interpret that
2018 Logo!
Since the very first Homegrown, our main logo and poster design has been done by artist Matthew Fleming. Fleming, originally from Milwaukee, is based in the Pacific Northwest where he
Plan your day
JULY 7, 2019 How: Although entrance to Homegrown is always by donation (i.e. no entrance fee), we would love for you to pay the recommended donation of $10 per adult.