Music
Summerfest features local and national music talent.
The music stage will be located on the lawn of the middle/eastern section of John Howell Park (near Virginia and Barnett).
2024 Music Lineup
Saturday, June 8
6:30 pm
Mo Lowda & the Humble
Mo Lowda & the Humble are a self-produced indie rock band hailing from Philadelphia. The band just finished up their fourth LP, to be self-titled and released March 3, 2023 with five singles leading up. Since releasing their debut album in 2013, they’ve vastly expanded the sonic exploration of their recorded material whilst developing a dialed-in, yet energetic live show through persistent touring. In turn, they’ve built a ravenous and loyal following across the country, selling out clubs and theaters throughout the US each year. Mo Lowda’s upcoming self-titled album is their most versatile and ambitious work yet. It visits some previously uncharted sonic territory for the band, while still providing the thoughtful, creative songwriting their fans have grown to love. Visit www.molowda.com for all tickets.
Saturday, June 8
3:00 pm
Illiterate Light
Illiterate Light thrives on subverting expectations. Though just a duo, the Harrisonburg, Virginia-based singer-guitarist Jeff Gorman along with Nashville, Tennessee-based drummerJake Cochran make surprisingly pummeling and thoughtful alternative rock. Since the band’s 2015 inception, they’ve intently focused on their unorthodox live show with Cochran standing behind his kit and Gorman playing synth bass with his foot as he sings and strums his guitar. Fiercely egalitarian and independent, the two not only split up songwriting duties and arrangement ideas, they even built bike-powered stages: bringing the fans into the live experience and envisioning a greener future for shows.
Saturday, June 8
1:30 pm
The Mammoths
Hailing from Austin, TX, four-piece fuzz rockers The Mammoths fuse ‘70s inspired psychedelia with biting, petrified rock n’ roll. With no shortage of heavy ripping guitars and tight, overdriven vocals, this eclectic outfit continues to craft a species of modern rock that is both refreshing and familiar.
Sunday, June 9
3:30 pm
Stop Light Observations
Stop Light Observations is a dynamic five-piece hailing from Charleston, South Carolina. Their sound is a unique blend of rock, pop, and indie, infused with electronic beats and soulful vocals. From songs like "32young" ́to "Trajic Majic," ́their music is a true reflection of their unique personalities, and their live shows are a testament to their authenticity and raw talent.
Sunday, June 9
1:45 pm
The Vegabonds
The Vegabonds got their start in Alabama in 2009 by playing the college circuit across the Southeastern United States. Their popularity quickly burgeoned to the point where they found their fans singing along word-for-word to their first hits like “Georgia Fire” and “Shaky Hands.” From Ole Miss to South Carolina, students were buzzing about The Vegabonds’ authentic sound and their seemingly effortless ability to bring the house down. Through pure word of mouth, the group’s fan base rapidly grew, and the guys learned they had something distinctive with their eclectic mix of Southern Rock, Country, and earnest songwriting. Their DIY ethic delivered three full-length albums and an EP before partnering with Blue Élan Records for their current release.
Sunday, June 9
12:15 pm
Kobanova
Kobanova is a folk rock and alternative music experience created by Jimmy Riemer, Wes Bacastow, and Chris Dickson. The three longtime musicians met as students at the University of Georgia and spent two years developing their eclectic sound before releasing their first single Far From Home in the Fall of 2019. The group had a strong rise in Athens, Georgia, and headlined their first show at the 40 Watt Club in February 2020.