KAUKAUNA — New York’s Wild Adriatic closes out the 2025 Electric City River Jam music festival Saturday with its unique blend of rock, blues and soul.
The festival runs through Saturday, June 21, 2025 in Hydro Park, located at 100 Crooks Ave. downtown.
The Electric City River Jam features carnival rides and food trucks through Saturday. Live music and food and beverage tents are Friday and Saturday.
Live music runs Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
(Dogs are not permitted in the park)
Stay up to date by visiting the event’s page on the city’s website kaukauna.gov/electric-city-river jam/ and by following on Facebook @Electric City River Jam. Those interested in sponsoring the event can check out the Sponsorship Opportunities tab of the event page for more information. Volunteer opportunities will be shared soon.
Saturday, June 21:
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM:
Billy Bronsted Trio (Americana – Tomahawk, WI)
With two studio albums, a handful of cross-country tours, and a slew of festival shows under his belt, Billy’s newest project is a genre-bending exploration of his musical roots. Billy Bronsted Trio (BB3) delivers the heartfelt storytelling of Billy’s expansive catalog through the grit and grime of new sonic textures and progressive flows. The music celebrates hard working folks, the highs and lows of everyday life, and the rhythms that keep us dancing.
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM:
Homemade Brew (Bluegrass – Fox Valley, Wisconsin)
Homemade Brew has been performing together for years and are known for their energetic live shows and traditional bluegrass sound. They’ve played at various venues around Wisconsin, including the Cold Shot in Appleton and Hydro Park in Kaukauna.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM:
Petty Things (Tom Petty Tribute Band – Wisconsin)
Petty Things is a Wisconsin-based tribute band dedicated to honoring the legendary music of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. The band’s mission is simple: to faithfully recreate the sound, spirit and energy of one of rock music’s most beloved acts, delivering an authentic musical experience that transports audiences back to the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll. Petty Things brings together a stellar lineup of seasoned Wisconsin musicians, including Geoff Landon on lead vocals, Pat Stillman on lead guitar, Chris Okkerse on bass, Terry Michaels on keyboard, and Erik Holmes on drums. Their collective talent and chemistry on stage make them more than just a cover band – they embody the true essence of Petty’s sound.
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM:
LowDown Brass Band (Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz – Chicago, IL)
The LowDown Brass Band is a uniquely strong representation of Chicago Music culture. Providing a modern take on soul, funk, hip hop, and jazz, this multifaceted all-horn band boasts freedom through the art of their craft, whilst gaining critical acclaim from The Gazette, Fame Magazine, The Chicago Reader, and more. LowDown kickstarted 2023 and has accumulated over 1.1 million streams across Spotify alone with notable performances at Cotai Jazz Fest, The Montreal Jazz Festival, Winnipeg Folk Fest, SummerCamp, Vancouver Jazz Fest, Folk Alliance, Green River Fest, Chicago Jazz Fest, Aspen Jazz Fest, Mile of Music, Alaska’s infamous Salmon Fest, and opening runs with Galactic, Rebirth Brass, Bon Jovi, and others.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM:
Wild Adriatic (Rock, Blues, Soul – Saratoga Springs, NY)
Wild Adriatic seamlessly blends a rock ‘n’ roll core with influences from 60s and 70s blues and soul, creating a timeless and captivating sound. A decade spent on the road, playing 250 shows a year, has honed the band into sharp form and cultivated an international audience with their signature mix of groove, grit, and guitar-heavy swagger. No strangers to Caffè Lena, Wild
