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Melodic midwestern alt-rock. No Limit was formed when young Madison, WI area musicians from Monona Grove High School and Columbus High School came together through the Madison Music Foundry.
Now independently writing, recording, and performing on their own, they're cutting their teeth in the Wisconsin live music scene.
No Limit released their first full length studio album, Close Call, on December 31st, 2025, and played it live in full at their first DIY No Limit New Year's Eve the same day.
Previously No Limit released their 3 track self-titled EP on February 2nd, 2025, after winning studio time at Madison's BlastHouse Studios, as the Runner-Up for 2024 Rockonsin competition.
The four-piece looks at artists like Deftones, Pixies, Nirvana, 311, and many other alt rock staples as influences in their heavy but melodic sound.
Isaac
Isaac
Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, & Harmonica
Who are your musical influences and current favorites and why?
My musical influences are Gavin Rossdale of Bush, Aaron Lewis of Staind, and Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots because of their singing style and vocal ability. My favorite bands include Metallica, Bush, Staind and Green day.
Best concert you've ever been to and why?
The best concert I’ve ever been to was Metallica at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis because we had floor tickets, and were standing right where the band came out and got to give the four of them fist bumps.
Tell me the story of how you started playing music?
I started on drums at a young age playing music like the Beatles, Stones, and Johnny Cash. I slowly progressed to the guitar and was exposed to new music when I started lessons at the age of 6.
When you aren't writing, recording, or performing with No Limit what are your interests and hobbies?
When I'm not performing with I like to go golfing, fishing, and hangout with friends.
What's it like performing live?
Performing live is one of the greatest feelings with people being able to enjoy what you create through words and instruments and sing a long to known songs that we cover.
What are you most proud of so far, and what do you want to still accomplish in your musical journey?
I’m most proud of releasing our album and hosting a New Year’s Eve show and I would like to release another album before I go to college.
Aiden
Aiden
Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Who are your musical influences and current favorites and why?
My biggest musical influences include bands like Slow Pulp and Cage The Elephant, as well as artists like The Love Experiment. That said I am always trying to find artists I haven't heard yet
Best concert you've ever been to and why?
The best concert I have ever been to would have to be either Deftones at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee or Graham Hunt at the Memorial Union at UW-Madison. Deftones was so great because of the sheer power their songs have and Graham Hunt was just a show full of so many great Madison bands which made it quite fun.
Tell me the story of how you started playing music?
I started playing Cello in 4th grade school orchestra and took up guitar shortly after that. Right from the start all I wanted to do was write my own music which is why I'm so glad I decided to join a band.
When you aren't writing, recording, or performing with No Limit what are your interests and hobbies?
When I'm not doing music, I like to play soccer, rugby, and ski.
What's it like performing live?
Performing live just feels right. It's when everything you have worked for just comes together. It's a great feeling that I think everyone should try in some capacity.
What are you most proud of so far, and what do you want to still accomplish in your musical journey?
I am most proud of our creation of our first album "Close Call." This was all of our first times writing a full album and it was my first time producing an album and I think it came together very well. On top of this, we hosted our first DIY show as well for the album release on New Years Eve.
Huxley
Huxley
Huck on Bass
Favorite bands/artists:
I like listening to bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, and Fugazi. I am also inspired by bass legends like Victor Wooten and Charles Berthoud.
Best concert I've been to:
My favorite concert I’ve been to was probably the Global Citizen concert at the Eiffel Tower in Paris including artists like Lenny Kravitz and HER.
When did you start playing music:
I’ve been playing bass since I was 9 years old and took lessons with Ken Fitzsimmons until I turned 12.
What do you do when you're not rockin':
Some hobbies I like include skating, programming, and running. I’m also involved in cross country and track and field.
Jordan
Jordan
Drums, Ukulele
Who are your musical influences and current favorites and why?
My current musical influences are the Barenaked Ladies, OK Go, and Soul Coughing. Their lyrics and musical styles inspire my own ideas for our lyrics and drum beats.
Best concert you've ever been to and why?
Best concert I have been to was Soul Coughing live at the Sylvee in Madison because of how good they sounded live, especially compared to their recorded music.
Tell me the story of how you started playing music?
I started playing drums at the age of 9 and got lessons soon after. I've always loved many different kinds of music and always wanted to learn to play them all. I now have taken on the challenge of learning bits of ukulele, guitar, and even a little bass.
When you aren't writing, recording, or performing with No Limit what are your interests and hobbies?
My favorite things to do in my free time is work on my own music and write stuff for myself. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends.
What's it like performing live?
Preforming live for me is one if the most fun things you can do just because I'm hanging on stage with friends, playing music that we wrote and love to play, and get to share that with everyone in the crowd. It's always a blast playing live especially when it's in front of big crowds.
What are you most proud of so far, and what do you want to still accomplish in your musical journey?
I'm definitely most proud of our debut album, Close Call, just because it's our first time fully self-producing and I'm proud of what I did for the lyrics and melodies, and my own drum parts. The whole album came together very well.
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AURORA PAVILION JUNE 26 & JUNE 27
AURORA PAVILION JUNE 26 & JUNE 27
Celebrating 21st year of “Youth Garagebands Rockin’ Wisconsin”
MADISON, Wis. (May 29, 2025) –The 2025 ROCKONSIN State Finals will be conducted on June 26 & June 27 at Summerfest from 12:15pm – 2:45pm each day on the Aurora Pavilion Stage.
Ten statewide garage bands, representing musicians/bands from 52 Wisconsin high schools and middle schools that applied, have been selected by three music industry judges, with 30+ years of experience each, to perform 20 minute showcases at the ROCKONSIN State Finals.
Performance times and band listings are subject to change.
AURORA PAVILION STAGE
Thursday June 26
12:15pm – 12:35pm
Krusher (Metal) - Campbellsport High School
12:45pm – 1:05pm
The Lightways (Rock) - Sussex Hamilton, Germantown & Brookfield East High Schools
1:15pm – 1:35pm
Greater Than Human (Metal) - Flambeau High School
1:45pm – 2:05pm
Extra (Rock) - Brookfield East, Wauwatosa West, Mukwonago & Waterford Union High Schools
2:15pm – 2:35pm
Blonde (Indie) - Wauwatosa East & West High Schools}
Friday June 27
12:15pm – 12:35pm
Mania (Indie) - DePere High School
12:45 – 1:05pm
Exchange (Rock) - McFarland Indian Mound Middle School
1:15pm – 1:35pm
Moon Pool (Rock) - Plymouth High School & Plymouth Riverview Middle School and Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School
1:45 – 2:05pm
Take Back The Sun (Rock) - Edgerton & Fort Atkinson High Schools; Cambridge Koshkonong Trails School
2:15pm – 2:35pm
No Limit (Rock) - Monona Grove & Columbus High Schools
The 2025 winning & runner-up bands will be announced on Friday June 27th at 8:00pm on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok @rockonsin and on the website www.rockonsin.org.
Each of the 10 bands will perform 20 minute showcases on the Aurora Pavilion Stage and will be evaluated by a different set of three music industry judges, for the State Finals, on expression/creativity/technique, rhythm/vocals, primary beats/blend/time, synergy and a summary of each musician knowing their role and how the band jells as one musical unit. Each band, after their Summerfest performance, will receive a private verbal critique from one of the judges.
“ROCKONSIN celebrates its 21st year of this only program of its kind in the nation by shining the spotlight on 10 outstanding 7th – 12th grade Wisconsin garagebands, of any musical genre, that will rock the Aurora Pavilion Stage at Summerfest – The Big Gig. Join us in checking out the cool tunes and musicianship of these very talented young Badger State bands whose next gig is performing in the spotlight at The World’s Largest Music Festival.” Said ROCKONSIN Founder & Producer Dennis Graham.
The 2025 ROCKONSIN winning and runner-up bands will each perform a second prize winning 45 minute showcase set at The Big Gig on the Aurora Pavilion Stage on July 3rd with the runner-up hitting the stage at 12:45pm followed by the winning band at 2:00pm.
The winner and runner-up each win a professional recording session at Madison’s Blast House Studios (Winner: 12 hours; Runner-up: 8 hours). Each of the 10 State Finalist bands receive two (2) Shure microphones (one vocal and one instrument with cords). The winning band will also receive a Shure wireless vocal microphone system and each winning band member will receive a ROCKONSIN award.
In addition, one ROCKONSIN State Finalist band will perform a one hour showcase set at 1:00pm August 8th at the Waukesha Rotary BluesFest at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield.
ROCKONSIN, which is brought to you by the Nicholas Family Foundation, is also made possible with the generous support of these statewide sponsors that have a passion for providing opportunities to recognize and showcase the talents of these young bands: MAMA (Madison Area Music Association),Tilt Media, Shure, and Summerfest. This program is produced by Dennis Graham Associates that founded, in 2005, this statewide competition for 7th – 12th grade Wisconsin students which is still the only alternative statewide music competition of its kind in the nation.
For more information on ROCKONSIN including up to date news, to run off a State Finals poster and more, go to www.ROCKONSIN.org and follow on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @rockonsin.
NEW NORMAL TAKES TOP HONOR; NO LIMIT IS RUNNER-UP
NEW NORMAL TAKES TOP HONOR; NO LIMIT IS RUNNER-UP
Celebrating 20th year of Youth Garagebands Rockin’ Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (June 30, 2024) – New Normal (Necedah Queen of the Holy Rosary School & Wisconsin Dells High School) won the 2024 ROCKONSIN State Finals competition at Summerfest. No Limit (Columbus Middle & High School and Monona Grove High School) took the runner-up honors.
The ROCKONSIN State Finals featured 10 statewide 7th – 12th-grade garagebands, of any musical genre, performing 20-minute showcase sets on the Aurora Pavilion stage. Three band application judges (Andy Wallman, Harry Cherkinian, Mike Popke) with 30+ years each of experience, scored out the performances.
All ten state finalist bands received two Shure mics (one instrument & one vocal with cords). The winning band also received a Shure wireless vocal mic system.
The winning and runner-up bands each won recording time at Madison’s Blast House Studios (winner: 12 hours; runner-up: 8 hours).
The winning and runner-up bands also each won a second 45-minute showcase gig on July 6 on the Aurora Pavilion stage:
No Limit (Runner-up): 12:45pm – 1:30pm
New Normal (Winner): 2:00pm – 2:45pm
In addition, one ROCKONSIN State Finalist band, The Lightways (Germantown Kennedy Middle School, Sussex Hamilton and Brookfield East High Schools) will perform a one-hour showcase set on August 9th at 1:00 pm at the Waukesha Rotary BluesFest at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield.
ROCKONSIN, which is brought to you by the Nicholas Family Foundation, is also made possible with the generous support of these statewide sponsors that have a passion for providing opportunities to recognize and showcase the talents of these young bands: MAMA (Madison Area Music Association),Tilt Media, Shure, and Summerfest. This program is produced by Dennis Graham Associates that founded, in 2005, this statewide competition for 7th – 12th grade Wisconsin students which is still the only alternative statewide music competition of its kind in the nation.
For more information on ROCKONSIN including up to date news, to run off a State Finals event program and more, go to www.ROCKONSIN.organd follow on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @rockonsin.
AURORA PAVILION JUNE 28 & JUNE 29
AURORA PAVILION JUNE 28 & JUNE 29
Celebrating 20th year of Youth Garagebands Rockin’ Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (June 3, 2024) –The 2024 ROCKONSIN State Finals will be conducted on June 28 & June 29 at Summerfest from 12:15pm – 2:45pm each day on the Aurora Pavilion Stage.
Ten statewide garage bands representing Wisconsin high schools and middle schools from Chippewa Falls to Racine and Kewaskum to Madison and in between have been selected, by three music industry judges with 30+ years of experience each, to perform 20 minute showcases at the ROCKONSIN State Finals.
Performance times and band listings are subject to change.
AURORA PAVILION STAGE
June 28
12:15 pm – 12:35pm Extra (Rock) Mukwonago & Waterford High Schools
12:45pm – 1:05pm No Limit (Rock) Columbus Middle & High School, Monona Grove High School
1:15pm – 1:35pm Powerhouse (Rock) Madison Milestone Democratic School, Madison West High School, Madison Community Montessori School, Home School
1:45pm – 2:05pm SACRAMENT (Metal) Racine Lutheran High School, Muskego High School
2:15pm – 2:35pm The Lightways (Rock) Germantown Kennedy Middle School, Sussex Hamilton High School, Brookfield East High School, Home School
June 29
12:15pm – 12:35pm Greater Than Human (Metal) Tony – Flambeau School District
12:45pm – 1:05pm Baker & Boys (Rock) New London High School
1:15pm – 1:35pm The XI Project (Rock) Kewaskum High School
1:45pm – 2:05pm New Normal (Rock) Necedah Queen of the Holy Rosary, Wisconsin Dells High School
2:15pm – 2:35pm 30 Minute Difference (Rock) Chippewa Falls High School
The 2024 winning & runner-up bands will be announced on Saturday June 29 at 8:00pm on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok @rockonsin and on the website www.rockonsin.org.
Each of the 10 bands will perform 20 minute showcases on the Aurora Pavilion Stage and will be evaluated by a different set of three music industry judges, for the State Finals, on expression/creativity/technique, rhythm/vocals, primary beats/blend/time, synergy and a summary of each musician knowing their role and how the band jells as one musical unit. Each band, after their Summerfest performance, will receive a private verbal critique from one of the judges.
“ROCKONSIN State Finals will highlight ten talented 7th – 12th grade Wisconsin garagebands in the spotlight at Summerfest. Join us in cheering on the cool new wave of young hot Badger State bands that will hit the Aurora Pavilion Stage on June 28 & June 29 – next up The World’s Largest Music Festival!” said ROCKONSIN Founder & Producer Dennis Graham.
The 2024 ROCKONSIN winning and runner-up bands will each perform a second prize winning 45 minute showcase gig at The Big Gig on the Aurora Pavilion Stage on July 6th with the runner-up hitting the stage at 12:45pm followed by the winning band at 2:00pm.
The winner and runner-up each win a professional recording session at Madison’s Blast House Studios (Winner: 12 hours; Runner-up: 8 hours). Each of the 10 State Finalist bands receive two (2) Shure microphones (one vocal and one instrument with cords). The winning band will also receive a Shure wireless vocal microphone system.
In addition, one ROCKONSIN State Finalist band will perform a one hour showcase set on August 9th at the Waukesha Rotary BluesFest at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield.
ROCKONSIN, which is brought to you by the Nicholas Family Foundation, is also made possible with the generous support of these statewide sponsors that have a passion for providing opportunities to recognize and showcase the talents of these young bands: MAMA (Madison Area Music Association),Tilt Media, Shure, and Summerfest. This program is produced by Dennis Graham Associates that founded, in 2005, this statewide competition for 7th – 12th grade Wisconsin students which is still the only alternative statewide music competition of its kind in the nation.
For more information on ROCKONSIN including up to date news, to run off a State Finals poster and more, go to www.ROCKONSIN.org and follow on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @rockonsin.
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