12:00pm - 12:30pm

BARD

This Montclair band takes the long view of rock and roll — weaving classic poetic tradition through a genre-bending mix of rock, funk, and country. Original music is built to move you: lyrically, emotionally, and physically.

thebardband.com

12:45pm - 1:15pm

A Band Called Sundown

High energy, psychedelic jams, incorporating influences from rock and jazz, creating a sonic playground of sound. 

instagram.com/abandcalledsundown

1:30pm - 2:00pm

The Brand New Steadys

Local band bringing the groove with a mix of rock, funk, blues, and a jam band twist. Their original tunes and eclectic covers will get you on your feet and dancing!

instagram.com/thebrandnewsteadys

2:15pm - 2:45pm

Dhärä

Instrumental progressive / post-rock band whose music lives at the intersection of technical precision and immersive atmosphere. A fully realized sonic world that rewards musical curiosity, while provides mood, texture, and momentum. 

instagram.com/dharamusicny

3:00pm - 3:30pm

VOYAGR

Buffalo, NY, indie-folk/Americana act blending warm instrumentals, soaring harmonies, and roots rhythms with honest lyrics on life, love, and loss.

voyagrmusic.com

3:45pm - 4:15pm

Rini

NJ-based, Chennai-born violinist Harini “Rini” Raghavan blends Carnatic roots with pop and jazz to create Indian Jazztronica—a "powerful fusion."

rinimusic.com

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Royal Blush

From Jersey City, a blend of nostalgic alt-rock roots and modern grunge punch. Powerhouse vocals and moody guitars with a sonic vision.

instagram.com/royalblushofficial

5:15pm - 5:45pm

the dt's

Shifting harmoniously from rock to blues, to power pop and beyond. their modern pop approach and various vintage influences are key in their collective and individual songwriting skills. the duo is not afraid to experiment while incorporating their love of harmonies.

thedtsmusic.com

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Waiting on Mongo

Immersive experience as a soulful journey of psychedelic grooves. Strutting guitar riffs, transcendent horns, and heady organ depth. A cathartic journey where you shed the weight of the world.

mongo.band

6:45pm - 7:30pm

Slap Dragon

Soul vocals and acoustic instruments combine for a fresh, funky irresistibly joyful sound that is equal parts bluegrass, disco, and RnB. Debut album, "Mission Statement," to be released in 2026.

slapdragon.band

8:30pm - 10:00pm

Lettuce

Funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip-hop come together in one rich, flavorful dish that pays homage to James Brown while honoring longtime mentors like Tower of Power and Maceo Parker.

lettucefunk.com

12:00pm - 12:30pm

little slicer

Indie rock, blending heartfelt songwriting with exhilarating grooves & infectious guitars. Lead by a CHS alumn. 

instagram.com/littlelittleslicer

12:45pm - 1:15pm

Mya Byrne Band

Bold and bluesy, weaving a rich tapestry of folk-rock storytelling and '70's proto-punk. Her voice is equal parts honey and grit, with authenticity in every lyric.

instagram.com/myabyrne

1:30pm - 2:00pm

The Jist

8-piece powerhouse party band pushing high-energy dance flavors into funk, rock, & soul. Blasting horn section, dance floor Latin percussion, and a seamless set of originals and bar band favorites.

instagram.com/thejistband

2:15pm - 2:45pm

Similar Kind

Blending evocative lyrics, synth textures, groove-driven arrangements, and sax into cohesive alt-pop shaped by years of writing and performance. From Norwalk, CT.

similarkind.net

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Heroes for Ghosts

Pink Floyd's timeless music, with a unique take that honors their blend of emotional and theatrical psychedelic rock.

heroesforghosts.com

3:45pm - 4:15pm

Troubleman

Combines their powers as singer song writers, resulting in a brilliant technical display of creativity between four distinctive minds that create a reggae rock music.

instagram.com/troublemanband

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Whiskey & Sugar

Matt & Jess are joined by a full band of talented friends with funky versions of guilty-pleasure hits. Classic rock, Americana, 90s alt-rock, and the singalongs everyone secretly loves.

whiskeyandsugarnj.com

5:15pm - 5:45pm

James "Biscuit" Rouse

Modern Funk, Jazz, Blues and Soul. Built for live rooms. As simple and straightforward as that.

jamesbiscuitrouse.com

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Heston

R&B, soul, and reggae and blending in Caribbean vibes that sounds effortlessly unique and inspires audiences. 

hestontheartist.com

6:45pm - 7:30pm

Megan Jean's Secret Family

Fresh blend of the 70’s by way of the 90’s rock, soul, country, and jam, emphasizing vocal-driven danceable original songs that bring together generations of sound.

meganjeanband.com

8:15pm - 9:30pm

Anders Osborne

Swedish-born and New Orleans–based singer‑songwriter and guitarist. Songwriting voice shaped by blues, folk, rock and jazz. Swedish-born and New Orleans-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist shaped by blues, folk, rock, and jazz. A poet laureate of Lousiana's fertile roots music scene.

andersosborne.com