Entertainment

4 stages | 11 am to 5 pm

With over 15 bands spanning Carroll Creek to 7th Street you are sure to find music for all tastes.

CARROLL CREEK AMPHITHEATER

Homegrown Frederick Craft Beverage Experience presented in partnership with  106.9 The Eagle| $10.00 cover charge (includes admission to Up The Creek)

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – The Few (Classic/Modern Rock)

The FEW is Maryland’s best rockin’ party band, bringing you your favorite modern and classic rock tunes.

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Jah Works (Reggae)

Jah Works is a true grassroots success story that emerged from Baltimore’s reggae scene over 20 years ago. This is music made by and for lovers of real, authentic reggae music. Consistently performing hundreds of shows a year worldwide, they have forged their sound in clubs, festivals and on the sun drenched beaches of Negril. Their sound is firmly planted in the roots of Jamaican music and culture, encompassing rock steady, reggae, and elements of dancehall and dub. What Jah Works does best is introduce the novice music listener to the fullness of reggae music and culture.

CARROLL CREEK AMPHITHEATER

Flying Dog Brewery Up The Creek presented in partnership with  Key 103 | $5.00 cover charge

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Pop Stereo (Variety)

Pop Stereo is a Baltimore based cover band that brings fun, variety and energy to every event! They play your favorite tunes from up and down the dial. They pride themselves on re-creating the songs they cover with authenticity and accuracy; delivering them with energy and excitement, to create a fun atmosphere. Pop Stereo’s focus is on well-known, high-energy songs from all eras and genres so that everyone can enjoy!

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Klepto Radio (High Energy Rock)

KleptoRadio is the DC Metro area’s favorite party band! As the name suggests, Klepto’s live show is like scanning the radio and stopping to listen to your favorite songs. If you can’t sing along or dance to these guys you’ve probably been in a coma for the last 30 years. There’s something for everyone: from AC/DC to Stevie Wonder, hip hop to hard rock, saxophones to samples, it’s covered.

99.9 WFRE FREE COUNTRY 2ND STREET STAGE 

Intersection of E. 2nd & Market Streets

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Kevin Lee

Kevin Lee, a singer/songwriter from West River, MD, gained a passion for music at the age of 3 when his father set up a 1965 Slingerland drum kit in a spare room of their home. A drummer then until his twenties, Kevin ultimately took up the guitar and began singing & playing with various bands in his area. In 2020, amidst struggling to find & retain band members, Kevin decided to become a solo acoustic performer, plying his craft at different venues around the Southern Maryland & Annapolis area. Kevin’s repertoire spans a wide variety of songs, from the 1950s up to the present, fused with his own style of country, rock, and blues. Kevin has also written many original songs of his own. Currently, he’s promoting his first single, “ Carolina Bound”, which was released in May 2022 & is now available on all streaming platforms. Kevin is also set to record a 3 song EP in late September 2022 with producer Chance McCoy (formerly of Old Crow Medicine Show).

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – The Feehan Brothers

The Feehan Brothers, Brendan & Connor, hail from Haymarket, VA.  They started singing at an early age, performing in talent shows together throughout elementary school.  By middle school, Connor had picked up a guitar & learned how to play it from his father.  Brendan honed his vocal talents by singing at church (which he still does to this day).  By high school, Brendan & Connor began writing together & would hold weekly bonfires where they would play their new songs for friends.  Both played college football as place kickers, and they each had the chance to move to the next level until injuries stymied their gridiron goals.  But obstacles & setbacks to which others might’ve succumbed only motivated the brothers to keep pursuing their dreams, and Brendan & Connor love getting to share all of their emotions through song as a way to help others going through similar times.  From their initial amateur performances all the way to the VIP Stage at Jiffy Lube Live, The Feehan Brothers are chasing their dream every day with the help of family, friends, and fans.

3:30 PM – 4:45 PM – Melissa Quinn Fox

Country/Americana songstress Melissa Quinn Fox is known best for her story-driven songs, unique vocal tone, and captivating live performances. Reviewers have described Melissa’s vocals as “gritty, gorgeous, and a sound all her own”.Since 2021, she’s released 7 well-received singles, has been featured on radio stations in the Pittsburgh & Washington DC area, as well as played over 150 live shows, with the most notable being her opening performance for Country star Jerrod Niemann.A member of ASCAP & the Songwriter’s Guild of America, Melissa was recently recognized for her exceptional songwriting by being nominated for & winning the prestigious Best Country/Americana Song award for her single “Back There” at the 2022 DC-area “Wammie Awards”. Meanwhile, she’s currently promoting her latest single “Cross That Line”, though listeners can expect a new EP to be released later in 2022.

3RD STREET STAGE SPONSORED BY MARYLAND PHYSICIANS CARE

Intersection of W. 3rd & Market Streets

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Skatt Daddy (Blues/R&B)

Skatt-Daddy is an upbeat and danceable R & B combo that puts taps in your toes and smiles on your faces. Skatt-Daddy is known for getting the audience up and dancing on its feet at its concerts. With selections by such artists as Wilson Picket, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Sam and Dave, Eddie Floyd, B.B. King, and many others, Skatt-Daddy will have you rockin’ your blues away. That’s the secret to music: Listening and dancing to it makes you feel happy!

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – JJ Billings (Modern Rock)

Life is short, so play hard… or play good music, right?  That’s been the mantra for a group of guys collectively known as The J.J. Billings Band.  Born of local musicians from dozens of other regional acts, The J.J. Billings Band has answered the calling to create the Motha’ of all bar bands.  Drawing on their past experiences together in various other bands, a decision was made to join forces to form an adroit four piece band that spans the musical genres.  Expect an eclectic mix of Radio Rock from the 90’s and 2k’s and even a few immortal classics.  So, if you want to rock out, reminisce, or just kick back and enjoy a great performance, this is the band you’ll want to check out!

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM – Ocho de Bastos (Latin Pop/Rock)

Ocho de Bastos (translation: Eight of Clubs) came to life when a group of young enthusiastic and passionate musicians formed a Latin Pop Band to bring together people of all ages and backgrounds. Since then, Ocho de Bastos has become one of the most popular and sought out party bands in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. A unique guitar sound, blended with powerful drums, Latin percussion, and catchy brass riffs, complement Ocho de Bastos’ unique style.

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM – Hard Swimmin’ Fish (Blues)

Hard Swimmin’ Fish is an ensemble deeply rooted in the traditions of American music. Our down home roots sound pilfers from the best that early American music has to offer including blues, jazz, funk and swing, and churn it all up into a spicy brew that is familiar yet uniquely our own. With over two decades of honing our sound Hard Swimmin’ Fish shows are an infectious, danceable, roots music throwdown. Grab your dancing shoes and a partner. We’ll see you on the dance floor!

7TH STREET STAGE PRESENTED SPONSORED BY MUSIC & ARTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KEY 103

Intersection of W. 7th & Market Streets
Across from Whitesell Parking Lot

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Market Street Big Band

Comprising some of the Baltimore/Washington DC area’s top musicians, The Market Street Big Band can enhance any occasion with music ranging from the traditional sound of the famous Big Band era featuring jazz, swing and Latin tunes. The group’s repertoire includes hundreds of big band arrangements made famous during the golden age of music. The fabulous blend of its reed, brass, and rhythm sections faithfully recreate the beautiful sound from the 30’s to the 50’s. Additional highlights come from one to four vocalists who croon in the very best style of the Andrews Sisters, Glenn Miller’s Modernaires, and many more. The Market Street Big Band combines all this for your listening and dancing pleasure.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Rainbow Rock

Are you ready to rock the rainbow?? Join the Rainbow Rock Band as they entertain your little dudes with tunes, laughs and more!  Winners of a Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award for their debut CD, “Meet the Rainbow,” and a 2018 Family Choice Award for their newest release “Total Eclipse of the Rainbow,”  they provide an absolute mix of musical genres from folk, pop rock to rockabilly, all the while being EDUCATIONAL and FUN!!

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM – Mr. John and Friends

Mr. Jon & Friends makes music for kids and their families that inspire fun, laughter, and dancing. Sometimes with a band, sometimes as a duo, and sometimes solo, the music of Mr. Jon & Friends is sure to bring a smile to your face!

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM – Music & Arts Instructors Showcase

ART BLOCK DANCE FLOOR SPONSORED BY LEAFFILTER GUTTER PROTECTION

Intersection of E. Church & Market Streets

Artists, performance locations and times for all stages subject to change.

2022 Entertainment Line Up