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.
Friday, April 28
1PM-3PM
Sister Speak
Canadian born Sherri Anne is at the core of Sister Speak. Whether performing an electrifying full band show or a set of heartfelt acoustic arrangements, this Taylor Guitar sponsored artist has connected deeply with a diverse fan-base throughout the globe. In concert Sister Speak combines passionate Alt/Blues and a touch of world music.
4PM-6PM
No Shoes Nation Band
The six accomplished musicians of the No Shoes Nation Band pay tribute to Kenny Chesney’s incredible catalog of Billboard Charting hit songs from his top selling albums. The No Shoes Nation Band recreates a Kenny Chesney show, playing the music you know and love. The No Shoes Nation Band brings the thrill and excitement of a Kenny Chesney concert with the same outstanding musicianship that has driven Kenny to sell out stadiums all over the country. A No Shoes Nation Band show is guaranteed to engage any size crowd, bringing them to their feet and keeping the “No Shoes Nation” fans coming back time after time!
Saturday, April 29
10AM-11AM
Electric Dance
11:30AM-12:30PM
Talent Show Winners
1:30PM-3PM
Kingdom Allstars (Youth Rock Band)
The Kingdom All Stars are an award winning band of teenagers from the smallest part of the smallest state in America - The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. The band recently won 1st Place in the 2022 “Beats For Good” band contest, was featured at the 2022 Vermont DoGood Festival and have opened for world class rock bands “American Authors” and “X
Ambassadors.” One of our players was selected to play as a guest artist with another
world class band - “Pink Martini.” The band’s songwriting has been critically acclaimed by the International Songwriting Competition and its original music has been used in television and radio commercials. The Kingdom All Stars are run by an independent all-volunteer Vermont non-profit organization with a focus on keeping live music and group creativity alive.
4PM-6PM
8084
In November of 1982, 8084 performed their first show together with the current line-up: AndreMaquera, Randy Smith, Frank Barnes, and Gary Spaulding, plus the late Charlie Hawthorne. 8084’s self-titled debut album sold well throughout Europe, and since that time, the Billboard and Internationalaward-winning musicians have released six albums, one EP, and multiple singles that received criticalacclaim in the US, Canada, Europe, and Scandinavia.
The band has performed in excess of 4,500 live shows, both as an opening act and as a headliner,sharing the stage with such acts as Blue Oyster Cult, April Wine, Warrant, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer,Henry Lee Summer, and many others. For the past 40 years, the band has built a following of die-hardfans throughout North America and Europe through both their original music and high-energyperformances
Sunday, April 30
2PM-4PM
Isaac French
Born into a musical family, Isaac developed a passion for music at an early age. His first
instrument; his voice, is soulful, dynamic, and spans an incredible range.
While touring as a percussionist and vocalist with roots group Nina’s Brew, Isaac self-funded
and released his debut album, Human Being, produced by Christopher Hawthorn.
The ten-song collection of instantaneously catchy hooks, and relatable lyricism garnered him
the title of Vermont’s “Best Pop Artist” by Seven Days Magazine in 2019.
Having relocated to Rome, NY, Isaac continues to perform regularly and released singles “Ready to be Loved,” and “All I Need” in early 2020.
Sponsors
VIATRIS, Handy–Toyota Handy–Chevrolet Handy-Downtown, CDL USA, ITC Federal Inc., Vermont Federal Credit Union, D&G USA, New England Federal Credit Union, NUCAR Automall of St. Albans, Lapierre USA, TD Bank, A.N. Deringer, Union Bank, Northwestern Medical Center, Husky Injecting, Franklin Foods, WOKO 98.8/KOOL 105.1, WCAX, 97.5 Eagle Country