For the past decade and a half, WMSE‘s Backyard BBQ has spiced up the waning days of summer with a shot of music, food, drink, and good vibes. And it’s all free! Two years ago, the legendary Bob Mould headlined the BBQ; last year, it was the equally legendary Guided By Voices. For 2025, WMSE will tap a more closer-to-home legendary act for its BBQ headliner. Yep, ’90s Midwest emo giant Braid will headline the 15th annual fest on Saturday, August 23, in Humboldt Park.
Has it really been…27 years since Braid released its iconic Frame & Canvas record? Good grief, it has. Hell, it’s been two years since the reunited band toured behind the record’s 25th anniversary! Wild stuff.
As for the rest of the 2025 Backyard BBQ musical lineup…it’s great! Here it is!
12 p.m. and in between sets
DJ Caryn and Kelly from WMSE’s Female Focus
1 – 1:55 p.m.
The R&B Cadets
2:25 – 3:20 p.m.
Moonglow
3:50 – 4:45 p.m.
Voodoo Honey Brass Band
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Collections Of Colonies Of Bees
6:45 – 8 p.m.
Braid
Again, the 2025 WMSE Backyard BBQ is set for Saturday, August 23, in Humboldt Park, from noon until 8 p.m. The annual event serves as a late-summer thank you to WMSE listeners and supporters, as well as a (free!) shindig for the general community. In addition to music, expect food trucks, craft beer, family-friendly activities, and maybe that dunk tank we sat in last year.
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