JULY 13 (Rain date: July 14)
On The Trail
On the Trail is a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs. The group was founded through their love of bluegrass and the band the Punch Brothers. They have already gained recognition and praise for their exploration and strong execution of the challenging
music, as well as for their new original music. Their latest album "Where Do We Go From Here" is also available for streaming on all platforms.
JULY 20 (Rain date: July 21)
Yarn
Yarn is an Americana, alt-country, rock and roll band founded in 2007. Yarn has charted repeatedly on the
Americana Music Association album and singles charts, climbed as high as number 4 and been featured heavily
on Sirius XM’s Outlaw Country. Their 2024 release, Born Blessed, Grateful & Alive, also spent weeks on
Americana and Alt-Country radio and appeared on the Grammy ballot for award consideration. With their new
release, Saturday Night Sermon (April 24, 2026), Yarn enters a bold new chapter, blending their ever-evolving
sound and layered textures with the storytelling Americana fans have come to love.
JULY 27 (Rain date: July 28)
The Love Dogs
Based out of Boston, this hard swinging septet just celebrated its 20th year wowing audiences and critics alike with their combination of great musicianship and pure fun. The Dogs combine elements of Jump Blues, New Orleans R&B and early rock 'n' roll into their own powerhouse sound. Voted "Best New England Band" by Blues Audience magazine, The Dogs are part Rat Pack party, part 20th century musical encyclopedia, and part revival meeting. "It's important to us to have fun, and sometimes even we don't know what we're gonna do next." says lead vocalist and songwriter EDDIE SCHEER, a former sideman of R&B legend Johnny Adams. "If this band doesn't put a smile on your face, check your pulse because you just might be dead.".
AUGUST 3 (To be held indoors at Nathan Hale-Ray in case of rain.)
U.S. COAST GUARD BIG BAND
THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD'S GUARDIANS BIG BAND is a sixteen-piece jazz orchestra that brings the infectious joy and spirit of America’s original art form through sounds of swing, jazz, improvised solos, and classics from the Great American Songbook. Stationed at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, the members are drawn from the larger 55-piece Coast Guard Band. The Guardians feature prominently in the Coast Guard Band’s performance calendar, playing for public audiences, official military functions, and Coast Guard morale events, and the ensemble has presented concerts with guest performing artists such as Lou Marini and Doc Severinsen.
AUGUST 10 (Rain date: August 11)
House of Hamill
Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill is a fixture on festival stages across the US and on the country’s premier folk stages. Their original song “Banks of the Brandywine” was a Grand Prize winner in the 2024 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and the video for their all-violin cover of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” amassed over 16 million views on Facebook. Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very start with their “Upcycled Celtic Folk” sound.
AUGUST 17 (Rain date: August 18)
Caravan of Thieves
Inspired by the big band swing era and early American folk music, Caravan of Thieves quickly took shape in the hearts and minds of Fuzz and Carrie. In early 2008, they wrote a handful of songs in this new style and began to fill out their sound with upright bass, violin, an occasional accordion. By the end of their first year, they released their debut album, Bouquet (2009). They embraced their roles as show & album producers, songwriters & arrangers, and released 4 more albums. Their live performances now cover a wide dynamic range and appeal with each show flowing seamlessly from intimate acoustic duets, to exciting junk percussion jams, as well as clap and sing-alongs.