Please welcome Sile Shigley as a Blue Ox co-emcee alongside Justin Bruhn of Pert Near Sandstone!
We’re especially excited to welcome Sila, host of Simply Folk on WPR to Blue Ox this June after she was unable to attend last year.
Simply Folk airs from 5:00PM to 9:00PM each Sunday on WPR Music stations throughout Wisconsin, and streams live and archived broadcasts at simplyfolk.org
Backwoods Stage Emcee!
Blue Ox welcomes Pat Dougherty, commonly known as "Doc," an artist based in the Twin Cities and the host of Desert Islands on KFAIas the Backwoods Stage Emcee!
As a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter they rarely attempt the same genre twice and have toured the country with several different bands including Elle PF, Fairfax, AK and currently Sawtooth Witch. Their eclectic taste and genuine love of all music can be heard every week on their radio show where each episode Doc makes a mixtape based on their guest's top 10 favorite, all-time, Desert Island records.
Blue Ox 2026 Ticket Options:
3-day, 2-day (Fri + Sat) and 1-day Saturday Passes *Above options include unreserved tent camping & parking in our lot.
(NEW) for 2026: Limited 1-day Friday Passes *This new Friday pass does NOT include camping of any kind - you MUST leave the grounds after the late night music ends. If you bring a vehicle you will be directed to free day parking in the Fields.
