The Tradition of Music award, affectionately known as the Tommy after Tom Metcalfe, is awarded
each year at Brat Fest to someone who meets the following criteria:
All nominees must:
 Be affiliated with music and/or performing arts,
 Contribute to the non-profit community as a whole,
 Show commitment to strong community involvement and exemplify community
leadership,
 Excel in any of the three (3) of the criteria outlined below.
Criteria:
 In the role of non-profits business leadership, directs and guides activities that produce
‘measurable outcomes’ in a community/organizational setting through music and/or performing
arts with a focus on community involvement in the Greater Madison area.
 In the role of corporate business leadership, demonstrated support of non-profits in the
Greater Madison area.
o Generation of multiple resources from the business to the partnership (volunteers,
funding, committee work, etc.).
o The notable activity of the partnership described should be within the last two years –
2013 or 2014.
 In a volunteer or community role, developed and/or managed projects leading to building a
stronger community and leading through example within the music and/or performing arts.
The 2015 recipient was MYPAF’s own Andy Davis. When Andy isn’t working with his clients at the
Capital Wealth Advisory Group, he is managing four nonprofit organizations: The Madison Youth
Performing Arts Foundation, Richland Rejuvenates, Rockton Rejuvenescence, and the Capital
Wealth Advisory Group Foundation. It is this community involvement, particularly his work with the
Madison music scene, which drew him to Brat Fest.
In 2005, Andy was the executive director of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, and
coordinated an event called “Madison Meet Madison” at the Alliant Energy Center over Memorial Day
weekend. Shortly after the event was finalized, “Brat Man” Tim Metcalfe announced that Brat Fest
would be moving from Metcalfe’s Hilldale to Willow Island. Undeterred, Andy met with Tim and asked
him, “Let my corps perform at Brat Fest,” proposing a merger of the two events. And so, Andy
brought music to Brat Fest, transforming it from a “sausage fest” to a music festival.
Ten years later, Brat Fest now boasts more than 150 hours of live music and entertainment on
four stages, featuring performers like Bret Michaels and Charlie Daniels. Andy has continued his role
as Music Commander for what is now the largest free music festival in the world.
Congratulations, Andy, and thank you for everything you do for your clients, coworkers, and
community. Look what you’ve helped create: Brat Fest would not be what it is today without your hard
work, passion, and dedication. We can’t wait to see what you do next!