The Makers are Lydia Garrison and Nate Silas Richardson. A shared obsession with the music of Mali, West Africa brought them together, and a potent creative chemistry emerged between them. They blend their voices, fiddle, banjo, and various guitars into an intricate weave of sometimes unclassifiable but always heartfelt, roots-based original songs, exploring the triumphs and tragedies along life’s beautiful & bumpy road.

Whether he's weaving through lap slide songs or fiddling an American Southern tune, he'll draw you in.  It happens every time. He believes in stories. He'll surprise you.  He awakens the cynics. He's plumbing for lyrical gold. His rhythm is infectious.

Papa Muse & the Lit Fuse are a fun and family friendly 6 piece band that features tasty horns and dynamic percussion. They play danceable rock and world rhythms,  reminiscent of bands like The Talking Heads and Rusted Root. The band plays mostly original music but also some exciting cover tunes. The show ranges from funky high energy rock, Ska, Latin and Reggae grooves to beautiful acoustic ballads, taking you on a journey of genres to meet everyone's taste.   

Chasing Neon remains focused on providing electrifying nights of diverse dance, rock and party music, featuring some of the most talented and approachable artists in the industry. Chasing Neon promises to deliver even more music and heightened excitement for fans everywhere!

"Over the course of two decades and counting, the Sim Redmond Band has brought the Finger Lakes feels to a global audience.  Raised on roots music, big in Japan, and influenced as much by Americana as the African greats, there’s an innate and humble wisdom in Sim’s positive message.  Come out and be transported to a simpler time!"

Betty's Ghost is a Rock, Pop and Dance cover band hailing from Upstate New York. With a performance that spans decades of classic rock and popular modern music hits, Betty's Ghost delivers a dynamic live experience that leaves audiences begging for more. Lead vocalist Courtney brings a powerhouse voice to the stage, lead guitarist Joe shreds his way through classic solos and riffs with ease, rhythm guitarist Russ fills the ambient space with melodic accompaniment, bassist Barry holds down the low end with precision and groove, while drummer Jeff keeps the beat driving forward with thunderous fills and steady rhythms. With their signature blend of classic hits and modern pop and dance favorites, Betty's Ghost is a band that knows how to move your spirit all night long.

Three of the best horn players - 3 of the best singers - not 1 but 2 fabulous guitarists who are part of the rhythm section (including a Latin percussionist) that is tighter than tree bark - and this year 2 fabulous backup singers were added (who won't just be singing backup for long!). Just as important, The Destination has always done the extra work to make sure the setup is concert level, with the best sound techs making it sound like a national act.

NEO Project is a professional six-piece, high energy dance band rooted in funky R&B grooves, Afro Cuban/Caribbean rhythms & jazzy, bluesy soul music.  Its members have built a collective reputation as one of the tightest, funkiest professional bands in the area, always giving the listener a powerful dose of deep pocket grooves, soulful melodies & blazing improvisation.

 Freight is a 5 piece, original Alt Country / Americana / Rural Rock band based out of Ithaca, NY.  The band is comprised of veteran musicians who individually have shared stages with the likes of John Prine, The Mavericks, Leon Russell, James McMurtry and many other roots music heavyweights.  Freight's debut album, Hard Worker, released in October 2022 on Switchyard Records, has been met with critical acclaim.  Recent highlights include appearances at main stage Ithaca Fest 2023, City Winery Pittsburgh and the famed Purple Fiddle in Thomas, West Virginia.  With a new album due in the coming year, and regional and national tours booked, Freight is on a steep upward trajectory in the region and beyond. 

Jorge T. Cuevas & The Caribe Jazz Allstars specializes in danceable latin jazz originals and covers in the styles of salsa, mambo, cha cha, merengue, samba, bolero, & swing.  Their music will inspire thoughts of sunny Caribbean seascapes, and hot swinging hips on the dance floor.  Their style is a mixture of controlled and “on the edge of the seat” colors of improvisation and rhythms!  Some part of your body will be moving!  John White will provide his brilliance on the keyboards.  Matt Clauhs will weave many colors with his sax and flute solos.  Doug Robinson will provide the rock solid bass foundation that will allow everyone’s solo flights.  And Jorge T. Cuevas will keep you on the edge of your seat with burning tempos and intricate rhythms on congas & cajon!

Every long, strange trip begins somewhere. This one begins at Terrapin Station. Based in Ithaca, NY, and featuring members of the former Lost Sailors, "Terrapin Station" is dedicated to carrying on the music and spirit of The Grateful Dead experience. Terrapin Station was formed in 2014 and is widely considered to be the premier interpretive Grateful Dead tribute band in the Central NY and Finger Lakes region. We've built a solid reputation for high-energy, carefully-crafted, and unpredictable performances, presented with the most consistently enjoyable sound production around. We are dedicated to recreating an authentic Grateful Dead experience, both sonically and emotionally. Our shows follow the Grateful Dead's traditional two-long-sets format, with a wide-ranging mix of rock, folk, blues, and country, mainly electric with some acoustic treatments. Improvisational jams are punctuated by sweet ballads and classic Grateful Dead show stoppers. 

A self-described “tree-hugger that watches NASCAR,” Grant Peeples is known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and heart-gigging ballads. 

It's immediate, when you hear SingTrece sing: you're listening, hearing, feeling every word, living through every song with her. And her talent is matched by her planet-sized personality, charming and inspiring people from the stage before doling out warm hugs all around after the show is over. Behind her, the band is surging, a raw blast of soul energy with an urgent rock edge.

 Maddy Walsh & The Blind Spots is a tenured, original, six-piece "Moxy Rock" band (their own punchy brand of danceable indie pop-rock), steered by the soaring vocals of magnetic songstress and force of nature Maddy Walsh. The band is known for its sparkly aesthetic, from Walsh's signature sequins and white go-go boots to The Blind Spots' Thrift Shop, a big rack of wild re-purposed / secondhand clothing with the band's logo printed on to their collection of music videos created to accompany songs on all four studio albums.

Feed the Fire is a five-piece psychedelic rock, funk and reggae band from the Finger Lakes!  Led by the incredible April West on vocals, the band has a fantastic drummer, guitar player and bass player - and some really cool keyboards.  The band has four vocalists, writes incredible songs, and plays fabulous covers!  Light up with Feed the Fire!

Chickenwire Parachute is an alt country band from Ithaca, NY.  They are an assemblage of veteran local musicians. Their music can be described as the whiskey soaked musical effervescence of heartbreak and jubilation. In 2024, they released their first EP titled Roll If You Will. Recorded at Black Bear Recording, it is available in all of the hidden and not so hidden corners of the internet.

The Probables hail from the rolling hills of western NY, where their distinctive “Folkana-Roots-Rock” brand of Americana music was born in 2016. Since that time, they have built a devoted, multi-demographic fanbase deriving from the strength of their fiery live performances. Formed initially as a string band fronted by veteran performer and songwriter Steve Johnson, the band’s sound has since expanded to include a powerhouse rhythm section consisting of drummer Jeff Tripoli and electric bassist Jassen Wilber. Rounding out the lineup is mandolin maestro and vocalist Adam Mckillip, and multi-instrumentalist Matt Gronquist on fiddle, electric guitar and Hammond Organ. The result is a multi-faceted soundscape infused with elements of Folk, Rock, Reggae, Bluegrass, and Funk, with Johnson’s introspective and infectious songwriting serving as the unifying element.

Ryan Peterson is an award-winning jazz guitarist and active performer in Central New York. Having been called a "wunderkind" by CNY Jazz Arts Foundation, Ryan's music consists of decidedly modern, virtuosic, energetic interpretations of Great American Songbook standards. In July 2023, Ryan led his band on the main stage of the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival in Syracuse, NY - a festival with a history of attracting over 66,000 festival-goers to downtown Syracuse every summer.

The Notorious Stringbusters with their foot stompin, stage trompin, rug cuttin, string bustin, fist pumpin, gator jumpin, sweat drippin, ass kickin, name takin, jail brakin, swamp burnin, earth turnin, truck drivin, two timin, knee slappin, face plantin, blackout inducin bluegrass. Serisouly, they are that good!

A regular on the club and festival circuit in the Finger Lakes region, GoGone plays original roots, rock & blues; capturing songs of love, far away places, and the always changing human condition. Their music is both joyous, and heartbreaking; moving from soulful ballads of betrayal to raucous stories of adventure.