Funk

The Blue Ribbons was formed by singer/songwriter/keyboardist James Rohr. They have been building a base of devoted fans with their original and soulful music. Described as “Ray Charles and Tom Waits on a pirate ship with Sun Ra and Captain Beefheart,” they combine “upbeat disillusionment and celebratory fatalism with musicianship”.

– Charan Devereux;Boston Globe

This roots based band from Boston, MA combines 3-part harmonies layered over rock and world beat grooves and has developed a unique sound that moves smoothly from original reggae and psychedelic rock to West African, Cuban, funk and blues. The band is made up of Conor O'Brien on guitars and lead vocals, Chris Chitouras on guitars and vocals, Keith Kirkpatrick on bass and vocals and Frank Laurino on drums and percussion. Some influences include Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Peter Gabriel, the Beatles, Buena Vista Social Club, Salif Kieta, Baaba Maal, Grateful Dead and Zani Diabate.

The Erlenmeyers are a 4-piece, Medford-based rock band. Playing covers and originals that stretch across genres. Reggae, honky tonk, Americana, blues, you name it. We'll rock you out without blowing your ears out.

Singer songwriter / Roots rock / soul featuring, guitar- Noah Maltsberger, Jim Moran, drums- Boey Russell, Fabio Pirozzolo, bass- Mike Weafer and more singer songwriter guests tba

Rock 'n Roll & funk! Come dance!

All instrumental five piece funky jazz jam band. Sax and Hammond B3 heavy grooves with funky improv jams.

First Church Somerville musicians play and sing Americana, rock, funk and hip-hop with spirit and soul.

Birdface has a unique sound that blends elements of Rock, Funk, and Blues.

Birdface is Michael Cucchi (Vocals, Harmonica), Jamie Bacheller (Guitar), Brian Bacheller (Drums, Vocals), and Kevin Farren (Bass/Guitar, Vocals)

The People’s Party, a band hailing from Boston, MA, is an eclectic mix of rock, funk, hip hop, jazz, and everything in between, dedicated to spreading love and unity in the celebration of life. The original sound borrows from a wide variety of genres. With rich vocal harmonies reminiscent of Motown and The Beatles, a thick, groove-filled rhythm section that can move from hip hop to acid jazz to rock with ease, infectious songwriting and lyricism, which varies from Paul Simon-esque to a Tribe Called Quest and beyond, a horn section along the order of Tower of Power and The Meters, and jams similar to Phish and The Grateful Dead, the music takes the audience on a wild musical ride.

2 pm - Ali McGuirk - unique blend of R&B, jazz, classic rock and soul.
2:20 - Alicia Silvestri & Colin Forhan playing in Bit’bacs, a language Alicia created
2:30 - Premium Spirits - Jacob Dinklage rapping about love, connection, community, and apocalypse
3:00 - Sundog - Music that is from this world, but made by a man from far away.
3:30 - The Deep - Matt Pearsall – Sax, Guitar | Eric Ahern – Drums, Vocals
Andrew Laback – Bass | Danny Galvez – Guitar | Tom Mosley – Violin - A funk rock band with an eclectic selection of covers and original written material.