CHICKEN WIRE EMPIRE
\n\nSaturday\, September 6\, 2025 7pm
\n\nTickets on sale 6/24: $35/Adults\, $10/Students (ages 4-18)
\n\nat the Sauk Prairie River Arts Center (105-9th Street\, Prairie du Sac)
\n\nChicken Wire Empire is a Wisconsin-based bluegrass band known for their dynamic musicality\, thorough arrangements\, and true-to-life songwriting. The band emerged in 2016 with their debut self-titled album and have since released a prolific catalogue of studio projects and live performances. Their sixth and latest album\, Growing Pains\, releases June 1 and is a veritable culmination of the band&rsquo\;s growth through the past decade.
\n\nCWE continuously captivates audiences with thoughtful\, energetic performances. Their high-level musicality turns up a fresh conversation with each show\, like a brainstorm of creative musical substance. Americana Highways writes &ldquo\;These musicians must enjoy what they do because their joy translates through their instruments. The energy\, fingering techniques are all proponents that deliver substance with a modicum of joy. There aren&rsquo\;t any low points\, missteps\, loss of heat in any of these melodies.&rdquo\;
\n\nThe band has been recognized worldwide for their performances and recorded works\, with Americana UK calling their latest album &ldquo\;a variety which transcends genre and rewards careful listening.&rdquo\; Capturing the ever-evolving sights and sounds of the road through the lens of their Midwestern roots\, the band&rsquo\;s catalog of songs is ever-growing and CWE continues to be acknowledged for their pensive attention to detail in writing and crafting deeply engaging songs.
\n\nChicken Wire Empire has partnered with dozens of artists from all corners of the bluegrass genre\, from Sam Bush and Peter Rowan to Vince Herman and Keller Williams. Their forthcoming album features guest appearances from Grammy-winning artists Jerry Douglas and Kyle Tuttle. The long list of collaborators has lent a lifetime of taste and knowledge to CWE&rsquo\;s musical journey while the band has grown into its identifiably authentic yet original sound.
\nSPONSORED BY: Consumers Cooperative &\; State Farm - Jim Marsden Agency
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