Blues Stage
Sponsored By
Friday, June 19, 2026
5:30P - 7:00P - Micah Kesselring
7:30P - 9:00P - Lil’ Red & The Rooster with Bobby Floyd & Reggie Jackson
9:30P - 11:00P - Selwyn Birchwood
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1:30P - 3:00P - Blue Spectrum
3:30P - 5:00P - Long Tall Deb and Colin John
5:30P - 7:00P - Just Another Mojo
7:30P - 9:00P - North Mississippi Allstars
9:30P - 11:00P - Hoodoo Soul Band
Sunday, June 21, 2026
12:00P - 1:20P - 614BluesEd Band
1:40P - 3:10P - Inner City Blues Band
3:30P - 5:00P - Teeny Tucker
Creekside Stage
Sponsored By
Friday, June 19, 2026
7:00P - 8:00P - Stephen Stringz
8:00P - 8:45P - Harmony
8:45P - 10:00P - Eric Rollin & Friends performing The Ego Scout Live
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1:00P - 2:30P - Jimmy Nichols
3:00P - 4:30P - Swing's The Thing
5:00P - 6:30P - Columbus Soul and Salvage
7:00P - 8:30P - The High Definitions
9:00P - 10:30P - The Deal Breakers
Sunday, June 21, 2026
1:30P - 3:00P - 7 Mile Bluegrass
3:30P - 5:00P - The Big Rockin Blues Band
Jazz Stage
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Friday, June 19, 2026
5:00P - 6:30P - Panac3a
7:00P - 8:30P - The Labra Brothers
9:00P - 10:30P - Tito Puente Jr.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1:00P - 2:30P - Quacktronics
3:00P - 4:30P - Josh Hill Trio
5:00P - 6:30P - Talisha Holmes Ensemble
7:00P - 8:30P - Levi Brown & the Smoking Section
9:00P - 10:30P - Urban Jazz Coalition with Special Guest Brian Simpson
Sunday, June 21, 2026
1:30P - 3:00P - Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra
3:30P - 5:00P - Largemouth Brass Band
5:00P - 6:30P
Panac3a
Panac3a is a new initiative focused on exploring through the genres of RnB, Jazz, & Soul and bringing unmatched performances and energy to the people.
Stage: Jazz Stage
5:30P - 7:00P
Micah Kesselring
Micah Kesselring is an award-winning Appalachian Country Blues singer/songwriter from the Hocking Hills of Ohio.
Stage: Blues Stage
7:00P - 8:30P
The Labra Brothers
The Labra Brothers have established themselves regionally, not only as the standard within their core genre of Latin Jazz & Soul, but as a dynamic and diverse juggernaut of musical presentation.
Stage: Jazz Stage
7:00P - 8:00P
Stephen Stringz
Stephen Stringz is a revolutionary R&B violinist whose electrifying performances blur the boundaries between classical sophistication and contemporary soul.
Stage: Creekside Stage
7:30P - 9:00P
Lil’ Red & The Rooster with Bobby Floyd & Reggie Jackson
8:00P - 8:45P
Harmony
HARMONY is a singing group that has many different singing styles, but they are best known for their A cappella tight harmonious sound! Members include Haven James, Samara De’siree’, and Tirzah Washington.
Stage: Creekside Stage
8:45P - 10:00P
Eric Rollin & Friends performing The Ego Scout Live
Eric Rollin is a professional emcee/songwriter, educator, mentor and audio engineer, is a native of Columbus, Ohio and graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School.
Stage: Creekside Stage
9:30P - 11:00P
Selwyn Birchwood
Welcome Selwyn Birchwood back to the Blues Stage on Friday night, June 19, 2026.
Stage: Blues Stage
1:00P - 2:30P
Quacktronics
The Quacktronics play the music of the Beatles with a funky twist and shout.
Stage: Jazz Stage
1:00P - 2:30P
Jimmy Nichols
1:30P - 3:00P
Blue Spectrum
Experience a spectrum of blues, rock, R&B, soul, pop, and jazz with the musical talents of local band, Blue Spectrum.
Stage: Blues Stage
3:00P - 4:30P
Josh Hill Trio
Joshua Hill has shared the stage with Bobby Floyd, Tony Monaco, Louis Cato, Charlie Hunter, and Akie Bermiss and currently plays with Birdshack (Tony McClung and Jeff Ciampa) and Huntertones.
Stage: Jazz Stage
3:00P - 4:30P
Swing's The Thing
“Swing’s the Thing” is a 17-piece big band based in Central Ohio.
Stage: Creekside Stage
3:30P - 5:00P
Long Tall Deb and Colin John
Like many blues and soul vocalists of note, “Long Tall Deb” Landolt cultivated her soul/gospel honey-dipped voice in church as a child.
Stage: Blues Stage
5:00P - 6:30P
Talisha Holmes Ensemble
The Talisha Holmes Ensemble has performed in various venues, festivals, and events around the Columbus, Ohio area.
Stage: Jazz Stage
5:00P - 6:30P
Columbus Soul and Salvage
Horns! Vocals! Rhythm! Columbus Soul and Salvage is a throwback to classic Soul inspired music with some modern twists, they will get you on your feet!.
Stage: Creekside Stage
5:30P - 7:00P
Just Another Mojo
The 2025 Columbus Blues Alliance Blues Challenge Band Winner, Just Another Mojo (aka JAM), is a soulful four-piece with a blues feel, smooth enough to melt you in your seat.
Stage: Blues Stage
7:00P - 8:30P
The High Definitions
7:00P - 8:30P
Levi Brown & the Smoking Section
Spearheaded by bandleader and bassist Levi Brown, The Smokin’ Section is a powerhouse ensemble known for their electrifying live performances at some of Columbus’ most beloved venues, including Woodlands Tavern, Summit Music Hall, Natalie’s Grandview, Ginger Rabbit Jazz Club, and the Basement.
Stage: Jazz Stage
7:30P - 9:00P
North Mississippi Allstars
NMA started by brother Luther and Cody Dickinson in 1996 as a loose collective of musicians from their North Mississippi home inspired by their father Jim Dickinson as well as neighbors and musical elders of their community; RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Otha Turner and Fred McDowell.
Stage: Blues Stage
9:00P - 10:30P
Urban Jazz Coalition with Special Guest Brian Simpson
Brian Simpson: After graduating from Northern Illinois University, keyboardist and composer Brian Simpson relocated to Los Angeles where he was soon playing alongside musicians Gerald Albright and Norman Brown and eventually on a world tour with Janet Jackson.
Stage: Jazz Stage
9:00P - 10:30P
The Deal Breakers
The Deal Breakers are a high-energy, genre-defying live band hailing from Columbus, Ohio.
Stage: Creekside Stage
9:30P - 11:00P
Hoodoo Soul Band
Hoodoo Soul Band began as a side project for several seasoned veterans of the Columbus music scene who wanted an outlet to play Funk and Rhythm and Blues with a horn section.
Stage: Blues Stage
12:00P - 1:20P
614BluesEd Band
The 614Blues Band is a part of the 614BluesEd program put on by the Columbus Blues Alliance.
Stage: Blues Stage
1:30P - 3:00P
Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra
The Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra is the flagship ensemble of the renowned Columbus Youth Jazz program.
Stage: Jazz Stage
1:30P - 3:00P
7 Mile Bluegrass
Bluegrass group 7 Mile Bluegrass Band is bringing their signature hard-driving sound to listeners The five-member group prides itself on performing original music while maintaining a unique, hard-driving bluegrass style that sets them apart.
Stage: Creekside Stage
1:40P - 3:10P
Inner City Blues Band
Inner City Blues Band is a group of talented professional has an extensive resume both as individuals and collectively.
Stage: Blues Stage
3:30P - 5:00P
Largemouth Brass Band
Largemouth Brass Band has one goal: spreading joy through musical performance.
Stage: Jazz Stage
3:30P - 5:00P
Teeny Tucker
Blues icon and Natalie’s crowd favorite Teeny Tucker returns! Tucker’s latest album, “Put on Your Red Dress Baby”, was nominated for 2 Blues Blast Magazine Awards, Female Artist of the Year, and Traditional Album of the Year! In addition, she was nominated for the “Koko Taylor Award” for Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year by the Blues Foundation in Memphis! Tucker is one of the brightest stars in the blues genre and has gained an international reputation as a dynamic performer on stage as well as a recording artist.
Stage: Blues Stage
3:30P - 5:00P
The Big Rockin Blues Band
The Big Rockin' Blues Band is an eight person, energetic, 'true blues' band; a foot stompin', head bobbin', sing along, have-a-ball band! The Big Rockin’ Blues Band was formed in the fall of 2006 and has played over 125 gigs!! The lead singer is Mike Weinstock, a 25 year lover and veteran of the blues, who also plays guitar and harmonica.