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Brian Thomas is a folk musician whose music resonates with listeners from all walks of life. Drawing inspiration from the rich storytelling traditions of folk music, Brian weaves narratives that explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature.

Brian is now backed by a band coined “The Strikes” comprised of Jeff Ingersoll on pedal steel and mandolin, Mike Teixeira on electric guitar, Michael Fishman on drums, and Mike Sloan on bass. This dynamic group blends new indie/folk songwriting with classic country and rock n roll sounds. 

Brian Thomas and the Strikes perform Friday, July 10th at 7:30pm.

Based in Cortland, NY, Trick Shot is a high-energy local favorite known for packing dance floors with their dynamic mix of classic rock, oldies, and country.

Delivering crowd-pleasing covers and good times, they are a staple at regional venues like The Watering Hole and the Cortland Country Music Park. 

Trick Shot performs Friday, July 10th at 6pm.

“The unstoppable funk hip hop dance party”

Straight from national TV to the festival stage, Sophistafunk brings their explosive mashup of funk, hip hop, jam, soul, and electronic grooves back to Cortland Music Series! As seen weekly on Food Network’s newest game show “Guy’s Ultimate Game Night”, this genre-defying trio has rocked everything from Electric Forest and Camp Bisco to BoomTown and Shambala in the UK.

Endorsed by Guy Fieri, now a household name on the festival circuit, Sophistafunk delivers high-octane performances with keyboard wizardry, gospel-infused drums, and powerful lyrics that move both your feet and your spirit. All from their homes in beautiful Upstate New York! Whether you’re a diehard music head or just looking for the funkiest party around — this is the one band that you don’t want to miss!

“The hip hop band for the jam band fan.” -Live for Live Music”

“TV’s Hottest House Band!”  -Relix

Sophistafunk performs Friday, July 17th at 7:30pm.

Made up of tight musicians with deep local roots, Dead & Friends thrive on connection, not just with each other, but with the crowd. 

Their sets are unpredictable in the best way: familiar songs become jumping-off points for deep grooves, call-and-response moments, and the kind of live magic you just can’t capture in a recording. It’s the kind of show you feeL, not just hear. 

The lineup features CNY natives Evan Geibel and Aaron Fumerola, along with Jordan Del Rosario, known both for his previous work with the indie-psych group Cheers Elephant and for founding the band Dead & Friends on his eastward journey back from the west coast. Jordan’s return to Central New York has added a spark to the band’s sound and to the local music scene itself."

Dead & Friends performs Friday, July 17th at 6pm.

Soul Risin' is the Syracuse, NY, jam band fronted by singer/songwriter Bryan Weinsztok. Formed around 2006, Soul Risin’ has recorded 3 full length albums of original material. Thriving off of their live shows, the group brings together an array of musical influences to get any venue

grooving. From southern rock to funk, blues, reggae and bluegrass jams, with a touch of genuine soul, they take it to new levels on stage with creative improv & jams leaving fans craving more.

Soul Risin' performs a special 80s tribute set on 7/24 featuring the lineup of: Bryan Weinsztok (vocals, guitar), Adam Fisher (guitar), Jeremy Walts (bass), Mike D’ambrosio (keys), and Jon Capozzolo (drums).

Soul Risin' performs Friday, July 24th at 7:30pm.

No backing tracks, no iPads, no auto-tune; just guitars, bass, drums and great songs! Fronted by Steve Römer (vocals, guitar), All Good brings you the experience of the biggest hits and deep cuts from the best bands of the 90s. The set list includes favorites such as Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots, Gin Blossoms and many more along with a few 80s, 00s and hard-hitting originals.

As an acoustic duo with Bradford Allen (lead guitar, vocals), Römer has performed hundreds of shows from dive bars to festival stages and opened for national acts such as Ed Kowalczyk (Live) and Kevin Griffin (Better than Ezra).

Looking to complete the full sound, Römer and Allen joined forces in 2022 with Central New York rock veterans Nate Horton (drums) and Loren Leonard (bass).

All Good performs Friday, July 24th at 6pm.