12PM – 1:30PM : John Nels (In Barn)

Born in Caribou, Maine, John Nels is a proponent of home recording on a budget – with more than 10 albums and collaborations under his belt with hints of Jeff Buckley, Wilco, and Elvis Costello heard throughout.  He’s been a staple in the Maine music scene with affiliations with Dominic Lavoie & Full-On Voltron, Forget Forget, Talons of Spring, The Desires, Dustin Saucier & The Sad Bastards, KG Freeze, Party Time Excellent, & more.

1:30PM – 2PM: KindKids Music (In Garden Patio)

KindKids Music is a dynamic duo with original music, puppets, and a highly interactive program that shares tools for emotional resilience, fosters kindness, and encourages wellness all while having FUN! 

2PM – 3:20PM: Ben Cosgrove (In Barn)

Ben Cosgrove is a traveling composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. Described by the Boston Globe as “a sonic plein-air painter… [using] his piano as a paintbrush,” Ben has performed in every U.S. state except for Delaware, collaborated with groups ranging from rock bands to research scientists, contributed music to several radio and film projects (including the recent Ken Burns documentary The American Buffalo), and held residencies and fellowships with institutions including NASA, the National Park Service, the National Forest Service, Harvard University, Middlebury College, the Schmidt Ocean Institute, and the Sitka Center for Art & Ecology. 

Ben’s music has been called “beautiful and fascinating” (The Maine Edge), “deeply impressive” (Independent Clauses), and “immediately evocative and fully arresting… brim[ming] with technical mastery and emotional capital” (Seven Days). His latest record, Bearings, a collection of improvisation-based music that reflects upon the relationship between movement and place, was named one of the top albums of 2023 by Sound of Boston, who in their review described Ben as “a master of painting sonic portraits of curious, unexpected places.”

3:40PM – 5PM:  Andi Fawcett (In Barn)

Andi Fawcett is a seasoned performer and powerhouse vocalist who has been captivating audiences for over two decades. Known for her dynamic stage presence and versatile vocal styling, Andi has fronted a number of beloved acts, including funk-soul favorite Sly Chi, indie-pop outfit Doubting Gravity, and her latest ventures, After Dark – a premier party band that blends cover tunes and soulful originals with a modern edge, and Andi Fawcett Country, which delivers a modern twist on country songs from every decade; rich with harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and dynamic male / female duets.