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).
2025 Music Lineup
Saturday, June 7
Main Stage
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Susto
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Chalk Dinosaur
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm Mama’s Love
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Magnolia Revival
Highland Ave. Stage
12:00 pm -5:00 pm DJ Sky
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm DJ Sky
Saturday, June 7
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Susto
SUSTO is the brainchild of Charleston, SC songwriter Justin Osborne, whose confessional lyrics and genre-blurring sound blend rock, folk, psychedelia, and country storytelling. Known for turning personal upheaval into powerful music, Osborne wrote much of SUSTO’s fifth album during a time of profound change—navigating divorce, family struggles, and renewal.
With the help of longtime collaborators and recorded across the U.S. and Mexico, his recent work reflects a raw, honest journey through loss, healing, and transformation. SUSTO continues to build a devoted following through emotionally resonant songwriting and unforgettable live shows, offering listeners a soundtrack to the chaos and clarity of modern life.
Saturday, June 7
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Chalk Dinosaur
Chalk Dinosaur is a live electronic duo featuring a fusion of dance, funk and psychedelic rock. Distinctive melodic themes coupled with a groove-focused rhythm section augmented with synthesizers and electronic textures, the live shows are characterized by high energy and emotional diversity.
Chalk Dinosaur was founded in 2008 as the artist project of Pittsburgh music producer John O'Hallaron, and is known for it’s colorfully diverse and prolific songwriting. Over the years, Chalk Dinosaur has released 28 albums and EP’s, ranging from indie and surf rock to psychedelic rock, electronic dance music, funk, and jam. Some albums are instrumental and some are vocally centered. Some are solo recording projects, while others are collaborative albums featuring the full band.
Saturday, June 7
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Mama's Love
Mama’s Love is an American Rock band formed in Athens, Ga. in 2007. Like the town where the band resides, the sound is progressive with hints of classic tones. Live energetic shows, definitive song craftsmanship, and a genre-defying sound have formed the buzz that follows the Mama's Love experience. They maintain a strong sense of tradition in classic American music, while staying progressive with their improvisational segments and song structures. Catchy melodies, lyrical hooks, and layered harmonies are supported by a tight rhythmic foundation with a classic rock, funk, soul, and americana flavor, harvesting their songs from the roots of time.
Continuous touring has built a devoted fanbase across major music markets throughout the country. With influences like Little Feat, The Grateful Dead, and The Band, they play with rare maturity and integrity. The demand to play in clubs, theaters, and college events across the country has been increasing with the rise of their musicianship, and the reception of their rowdy and loyal fanbase. The success of Mama’s Love today springs from strong creative chemistry, energetic live performances, and an ever-growing arsenal of classic songs.
Sunday, June 8
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Eddie 9V
Eddie 9V (born Brooks Mason) is a Southern soul-rock firebrand known for his raw guitar chops, raspy vocals, and sharp lyrical wit. Hailing from Georgia, Eddie cut his teeth on the local blues circuit before breaking out with a string of critically acclaimed albums that blend blues, rock, funk, and old-school R&B with a modern edge.
A self-taught musician and storyteller at heart, Eddie draws inspiration from legends like Muddy Waters, Rory Gallagher, and Sean Costello, while keeping one foot firmly planted in the present. Whether playing sweaty club gigs or lighting up festival stages, his high-energy performances and down-home authenticity have earned him fans around the world.
With a sound that’s equal parts throwback and forward-thinking, Eddie 9V is a true torchbearer of roots music — gritty, soulful, and unmistakably original.
Sunday, June 8
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Wim Tapley & The Cannons
Wim Tapley is an Athens, GA-based singer-songwriter whose genre-blending sound fuses Americana with pop flair, neo-soul grooves, and horn-laced energy. Originally from the D.C. area, Wim cut his teeth on local stages before bringing his electric live presence to iconic Southern venues like the Georgia Theatre and 9:30 Club.
Backed by his band The Cannons, Wim delivers music that’s raw, vibrant, and rooted in storytelling—think Jason Isbell meets Bill Withers, with a cosmic twist. Whether in the studio or onstage, he brings heartfelt grit and boundless charisma to every note.
