Riveting Latin rhythmic group with soulful vocals make it hard to not want to get up and dance to this talented group of musicians from the Rochester area. Because this music has been so popular with our festival goers in previous years, we are delighted to keep having them come back and join us in making this the most fun festival yet!(Latino) » Website

Sammy Viamonte, formerly from Laguna Beach, is making waves with her unique style of music, blending Reggae, Indie, Rock, and Folk genres into a harmonious blend that is sure to captivate audiences of all tastes. As a singer-songwriter, Sammy is a true one-woman band, utilizing a loop pedal to weave multiple instruments together into beautiful layers of sound. In addition to her original music, Sammy Viamonte is also a masterful interpreter of cover songs, adding her own unique twist to beloved classics and contemporary hits alike. (Reggae, Indie, Rock, & Folk) » Website

Black Robin Band was formed by three seasoned musicians: Glenn Litwiller (Guitar & Vocals), Doug Amey (Bass & Vocals), and Tim Benedict (Drums & Vocals.) The Black Robin Band’s musical influences are the great Rock, Pop & Blues bands of the last 60 years. With three solid vocalists and soaring guitar riffs, this power trio covers hit songs ranging from the 60’s to present day, and their primary goal is to get you up and dancing! (Rock, Pop and Blues) » Website

Claudia Hoyser hails from Fairport, NY and has accomplished a lot at a young age including writing or co-writing over 200 songs, releasing an album, Light’s Turning Green, and opening for some big names in Country music including Blake Shelton and Mitchell Tenpenny. She is influenced and a huge fan of Miranda Lambert and opened for her last September. Her manager, Tony Gross of GFI music describes her unique voice as having a Yankee twang and she loves to tell stories through her music. If this narrative sounds familiar, you may have read it in the March/April 2023 edition of the Finger Lakes Times Magazine as she was the featured musician. (Country) » Website

DT Benedict is a 1st grade teacher in Brighton and a former Penn Yan Academy jazz band member. Influenced by The Beatles, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, he likes to jam and improvise on his rhythm guitar with Grateful Dead being a favorite of his. He has played with After Hours and enjoys playing for friends.

For Steve Grills, the Blues has been a life long journey. As a youngster, he heard the music of Big Bill Broonzy, Leadbelly and Lightnin' Hopkins from his father's record collection.

Joining Steve on stage is Rochester's Music Hall of Fame musician , Joe Beard, widely recognized as the king of the Rochester blues scene. Both Steve and Joe have performed with and for some of the biggest names in American Blues, including Johnny Rawls, Muddy Waters and BB King. » Website