April 25, 26, 27
The Main Street Stage surely has something for everyone! The FREE entertainment is continuous during Festival hours. Past performances have included country bands, magicians, individual instrumentalists, classic ensembles, rock bands, storytellers, choruses, dancers, puppeteers, and much, much more. For more information visit our Facebook page.
Thursday, April 25
1PM-3PM
Kevin Herchen
A mix of originals and covers, blending country, pop, and rock influences with acoustic intimacy and a thoughtful, uplifting energy.
Nominated as Local Male Artist of the Year by New England Country Music multiple times and his song “Beating Heart” was a Top 10 song with The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) in 2022, Kevin has worked with Grammy nominated producer Jack Gauthier at Lakewest Studios and with Nashville producers Dustin Kirkendall and Maks Gabriel.
Herchen enjoys connecting with fans, touring in New England and the East Coast, as a solo, acoustic artist and with The Kevin Herchen Band. He and his band have opened for Morgan Wallen, Ashley Cooke, Tyler Farr, Kip Moore, Jackson Dean, Big & Rich, Matt Stell, and Diamond Rio to name a few. He tours in Nashville, Long Beach, Chicago, Phoenix, Orlando, and other cities throughout the Country. Herchen loves performing and interacting with his fans at every show.
As a survivor of the tragic, Station Nightclub Fire in his hometown of West Warwick, RI, February 20, 2023, Herchen’s mindset shifted to living life with more purpose and gratitude. Living on borrowed time, his music offers a sense of thoughtfulness with his mantra “Live & Love.”
4PM-6PM
Conniption Fits
Original takes on 80’s, 90’s and Today’s music. “A Tribute to Party Rock”!
Based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, The Conniption Fits perform all over New England, and the USA; from Martha’s Vineyard & Boston Mass, Portsmouth New Hampshire & York Maine, to Stowe and Burlington Vermont and Upstate New York. They have done tours in California, Arizona, Idaho, Utah, North and South Carolina.
The Conniption Fits original songs have been featured on MTV, ESPN’s X-Games, CBS’s Vans Triple Crown as well as national radio. Recently, in 2018, they scored a top 20 hit on national college radio. They have been tapped as an opening act for Kings Of Leon, Train, Weezer, Panic at the Disco, The Wallflowers, Young The Giant, Kongos.
Their sixth all original studio album, titled “This Useless Thread” was released July 10th, 2020.
As an all-out entertaining band, The Conniption Fits have been renowned for unique versions of popular 80’s, 90's and current pop cover song selections. They seamlessly move from 80’s favs like “Come On Eileen”, “Don’t You Forget About Me”, “Living On A Prayer” and “Don’t Stop Believing” to 90’s alternative songs like “My Own Worst Enemy”, “Flagpole Sitta” and “Closer”. Mixing in Hip Hop like, “Hot In Here”, "Hey Ya" and original takes on modern hits like “Stacy’s Mom”, “Shake It Off”, “Royals”, “Shut Up & Dance” and “Feel It Still” round out the night. A crowd favorite among all ages. When it comes to turning heads and getting crowds involved in the show with tons of audience participation, The Conniption Fits are the right band for the job.
Friday, April 26
10AM-11AM
Electric Dance
11:30AM-12:30PM
2025 Talent Show Winners
1:30PM-3PM
April Cushman
Country/Pop/Rock
The passion and love for country music started at just the small age of five, for April. Growing up in church singing with the children's choir, "Key of G", she quickly picked up a sense of music being where her heart felt the most comfortable. Through grade school, April played in concert band and honors jazz band, excelling at flute, alto saxophone and guitar. April continues to excel with any stringed instrument, including mandolin, banjo and even non-stringed, such as piano. Her love for energetic, spirited country music has always been heavily influenced by some of her favorite artists including Brandi Carlisle, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Caitlyn Smith, Liz Longley, and many more. She has opened for artists like Kip Moore, Rodney Atkins, Scotty McCreery, Lonestar, Chase Rice, Mitchell Tenpenny, Drake White, Michael Tyler, Ryan Upchurch, Sam Grow, Jake Owen and more, while making appearances at shows for the following artists:
Lady A
Darius Rucker
Russell Dickerson
Sugarland
Lindsay Ell
Frankie Ballard
Jason Isbell
Brandi Carlisle
Jimmie Allen
Old Dominion
Jordan Davis
April is a New Hampshire native, residing in Swanzey, NH on her family farm (Highland Farm) with her husband Mike and daughter Maddison. She was named the 2022 & 20223 New England Music Awards' Country Act of the Year, and was also nominated for 5 other awards. April has been writing songs with Vibe Publishing Artist Steve Smentek as well as hit writer, Marty Dodson in preparation for her next album. Her debut album, "The Long Haul" was released in November 2021 and reached #16 on the iTunes Country Album charts; the record was produced by Nashville Grammy Nominated Producer, Colt Capperrune. April plans to keep writing and performing, with the hopes of being picked up for tour one day as an independent artist.
4PM-6PM
"VIVA LAS ELVIS: Dan Fontaine & Memphis Sun Mafia Band"
Elvis Tribue Band
Dan Fontaine is a national award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist, and has competed at Images of The King and Ultimate Elvis festivals/competitions nationally and internationally. Dan grew up in Massachusetts and was raised listening to the music of Elvis Presley. At 16, he began his music career singing and playing guitar at Hillcrest Church where his father pastors. In 2014, Dan began performing his tribute to Elvis all over New England working at his craft which aims to capture the energy, passion, and vocal prowess of The King. He is a gifted band leader, currently performing his newest tribute show, "Viva Las Elvis" feat. Memphis Sun Mafia Band.
AWARDS:
1st Place CHAMPION: Georgia Tribute Festival 2024
2nd Place: Empire State Tribute Festival 2024
Top 5 Finalist: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Festival 2024
2nd Place: Louisiana Bayou King Festival 2023
WINNER "Blind Radio" Vocal Round: Louisiana Bayou King Festival 2023
1st Place WINNER: Blind Elvis Vocal Contest 2023
Top 5 Finalist: Empire State Tribute Festival 2022, 2023
Top 5 Finalist: Georgia Tribute Festival 2022, 2023
Top 10 Finalist: Niagara Falls Elvis Festival 2023
Top 10 Finalist: Ocean City Tribute Festival 2022
Top 5 Finalist: Flaming Star Elvis Festival 2022
Reflections of the King: Grand Champion 2021
Reflections of the King: Best Vocals Award 2021
Sunday, April 27
2PM-4PM
Nolan Leite
70’s rock as well as some jam band stuff, some originals and covers
Singer-songwriter Nolan Leite first picked up the guitar at just three years old. Raised on blues and classic rock, the Rhode Island native has formed his own sound by combining the genres he grew up on with more contemporary styles of music. Over the years, he has earned the approval of his heroes including Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr, Joe Bonamassa, and many more.
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