Daniel Laurent
Stage 27 1 Rundel Park, Dorchester, MA, United StatesDaniel Laurent, also known as DL, Is an independent Hip Hop artist who combines the greats that inspired him into an original brew of Hip Hop Soul. Fiercely rooted in […]
MentalGen
Stage 18 4 Westmoreland Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesMentalGen is a hard rock group with folk and fusion influences based out of Boston, MA with roots in Maryland, New Jersey, Texas, New York, and Wisconsin. Our current lineup […]
Berkshire Valley Boys
Stage 21 35 Bushnell Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesClassic music for all occasions
Three At Home
Stage 25 7 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesOur sound is a cocktail of harmony-driven rock infused with soulful energy and emotion. Take the honest lyrics of Brandi Carlile, the tight harmonies of Fleetwood Mac, the passion and […]
Royer’s One Man Band
Stage 8 104 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesEric Royer invented and built the first Guitar Machine in Tucson in 1994 and since then has built three more versions, each time making it more playable and more portable […]
Ashmont Boy Choir
Stage 4 - All Saints Church 209 Ashmont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesThe All Saints' Choir of Men and Boys (also known as the Ashmont Boy Choir), is modeled on the English Cathedral choral tradition and assists in leading worship at the […]
Nicolás Emden
Stage 23 80 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesNicolás Emden is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer and songwriter, originally from Chilean Patagonia. His music navigates the waters of pop, rock, and Latin American folk. Nicolás was a former member […]
Tomohiro Mori
Stage 2 30 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesDrummer, composer and educator Tomohiro Mori was born in Fukuoka, Japan in 1992. He started playing the drums at age 3 and piano at age 5. Being raised by musical […]
Sam Smith
Stage 17 235 Minot Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesSamuel Smith is a composer, arranger, and sought-after bassist based in Boston, MA. He has gained such an insight on the bass that the AuburnPub said that "watching Smith play, […]
Agney Mulay
Stage 5 77 Bushnell Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesGrammy® Nominated Singer/Songwriter/Session Artist. Berklee College of Music. Returning from 2022.
Willie J. Laws Band
Stage 13 8 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesThe Willie J Laws Band is one of the most notable Blues acts with a modern funky style that’s uniquely its own. The band’s sound includes deep Texas roots music, […]
Atlas Soul
Stage 14 250 Ashmont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesAtlas Soul is a – multiple award winning - band performing original music that celebrates polyrhythm & melodies rooted in the Afro-Mediterranean traditions punched with organic deep funk, jazz and […]
The Black Velvet Band
Stage 28 116 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesThe Black Velvet Band delivers a full range of Irish music perfect for any occasion. As the Boston area’s premier Irish show and dance band, Black Velvet Band's reputation as […]
The Fitoors
Stage 7 - Adams Street BPL 690 Adams Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesThe Fitoors (translating to “the madness”) is a 2023 upcoming band featuring many different compositions ranging from Indian classical to modern Bollywood and fusion music. The Fitoors is an idea […]
Mackenzie Lee Clement
Stage 15 10 Lombard Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesAKA ( MAC ) 20 year old singer song writer, pianist, vocalist. Performing and competing all around. New in 2023.
Robert Thackery
Stage 6 30 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesRobert Thackery is a Boston-based busker/musician who can often be spotted at Faneuil Hall or at the Sam Adams Brewery on Sundays. Robert performed at Dorchfest in 2022 as The […]
Savin Hillbillies
Stage 20 25 Barrington Road, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesThe Savin Hillbillies are a five-piece ensemble playing old-time Country & Western and Irish songs tailor-made for foot-stamping, howling, clapping, and of course, singing along. Featuring the songs of Hank […]
Stanley & Grimm
Stage 16 15 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesCeltic duo Stanley & Grimm entertain with a celebration of traditional music through old and new interpretations of jigs, reels, and songs played with lively fiddle, guitar, and voice. Fiddler […]
Irish Whispa
Stage 1 64 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesWith its Driving Vocals, Upbeat Sound, Irish Whispa can be found playing in the pubs of New England. New in 2023.
MyNameIsBlueSkye
Stage 10 83 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesFrom Dorchester, MA, mynameisblueskye is a keyboard-playing singer-songwriter whose music, which bears both straightforward and sarcastic lyricism, wraps around the experience of being both black and autistic. Returning from 2022.
Keytar Bear
Peabody Square Peabody Square, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesFor the uninitiated, Keytar Bear is Boston's infamous, anonymous street performer who, as his moniker suggests, wears a full bear suit and stylishly plays a keytar—that cheesy electronic keyboard and guitar […]
Puro Music
Stage 27 1 Rundel Park, Dorchester, MA, United StatesElias Mäntylä is the brain and ears behind Puro Music. Elias is a Finnish composer and guitarist currently based in New York, studying in Berklee, Boston. Puro Music was created […]
Co Hong & Khoan Dang
Stage 24 47 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesCo Hong has played the đàn tranh, a plucked zither, for 40 years. Her husband, Khoan Dang, has played guitar for 10 years. They are from Dorchester and will play […]
Wayne & Isabelle
Stage 11 33 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesWayne and Isabelle hails from Boston and plays a variety of Americana, Folk, and Bluegrass music, including original songs. Returning from 2022.
The Fred Woodard Collective
Stage 3 20 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesHailed as "....an innovative guitarist who executes in a clear, lyrical way..." by Cadence magazine, Woodard leads the Boston-based Fred Woodard Trio. Woodard describes the band's music as, "...straight-ahead jazz […]
Richie Parsons
Stage 18 4 Westmoreland Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesRichie Parsons, veteran lead singer of Unnatural Axe, Future Dads, Band 19, The Gremies (famous for the picture sleeve for "No Surfin' In Dorchester Bay") is returning from 2022.
Paul Willis
Stage 17 235 Minot Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesReturning home to Boston after a decade in Sacramento, CA, Paul Willis is the new Managing Director of BAMS Fest. Willis’ career highlights as a creative professional with ties to […]
Slapback
Stage 21 35 Bushnell Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesSlapback is a rock band with a funk edge, a splash of blues and a dash of jazz. They are seasoned musicians who love to write, play and record music. […]
Sidy Maiga
Stage 28 116 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesSidy’s expertise in traditional Malian and West African music was just the beginning of his professional musical journey. He employs global rhythms that are as expressive as they are joyful. […]
Fly By Brass Band
Stage 13 8 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesWe are a ~12 piece brass-band out of the greater Boston Area who enjoys playing interesting and approachable music. Born of the local HONK scene we focus on bringing live horn […]
Session450
Stage 7 - Adams Street BPL 690 Adams Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesBrad Faucher's Session450 is the band pioneering the sonic-soul and urban blues movement in Boston. New in 2023.
Lutchinha
Stage 14 250 Ashmont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesMaria Neves Leite, “Lutchinha,” was born on the island of Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands. She has performed in several “Noites Caboverdianas" in Sao Vicente, and participated in "Festival de […]
Miranda Rae
Stage 2 30 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesMiranda Rae is an R&B singer/songwriter born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In December 2020 the Boston Music Awards voted her R&B Artist of the year. Her latest album, For What It’s […]
Ivydale
Stage 12 6 Rundel Park, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesIvydale is a new low fi indie rock band from the people who brought you School Night!, Plastic Hearts and Absolutely, I do. Their latest album Big Fun can be […]
Hakim Hakim
Stage 5 77 Bushnell Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesHakim Hakim (formerly k/a Keem LeAmour) is an RnB artist from the neighborhood of Roxbury in Boston, MA. With a smooth and authentic tone of voice, he brings the warmth […]
Codeswitch
Stage 26 1 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesCodeswitch is a Boston-based, open format DJ. He's back in action from 2022.
Tjovi Ginen
Stage 4 - All Saints Church 209 Ashmont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesTjovi Ginen came to life in the early 1990’s during the nascent Boston World Music Scene. Tjovi Ginen is a primary example of Haitian roots music. It has no boundaries […]
Fauxmenco
Stage 6 30 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesFauxMenco are Catherine Capozzi and Rafi Sofer, translating their loud and adventurous experimental electric guitar worlds to nylon string guitars. Drawing from rock, classical, flamenco, surf, gypsy, and the ambience […]
Freefall
Stage 16 15 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesThe “FreeFall" is a hard hitting, dynamic jazz band which may be a trio for one gig or a sextet for another. Over the years many great musicians have contributed […]
Racky Thomas
Stage 19 82 Elmer Road, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesThe Racky Thomas Band is deeply rooted in the traditional sounds of the blues in all its different dimensions. Stylings range from traditional Chicago blues, acoustic country blues, gospel. Returning from […]
Los Gallos Locos
Stage 1 64 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesLos Gallos Locos Latin Roots Band! Returning from 2022.
Rosa Cesareo
Stage 17 235 Minot Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesRosa Cesareo is a 21-year-old musician from Las Vegas, Nevada. Currently studying Production & Sound Design at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, the singer-songwriter has captivated audiences with her […]
Jahriffe JAH-N-I Roots Movement
Stage 20 25 Barrington Road, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesJahRiffe, a first-generation Jamaican, is a solo artist and the lead singer of the Jah-N-I Roots band. His eclectic background and lifestyle are what make up the type of music […]
Zili Misik
Stage 24 47 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesFounded in 2000, Zili has been bridging cultures, generations, and continents for over 20 years. All female, Zili performs an acoustic & electronic fusion of roots music of the African […]
Travels with Brindle
Stage 15 10 Lombard Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesChelsea Spear has been a music critic, a show promoter, a college radio host, and a video director… but all she really wanted to do was start a band. Not […]
Tsunami of Sound
Stage 18 4 Westmoreland Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesTsunami of Sound plays huge surf-inspired instrumentals that will make your head shake and your feet move. The music we create is inspired by the Ventures, Los Straitjackets, Link Wray, […]
SambaViva
Stage 7 - Adams Street BPL 690 Adams Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesSambaViva is a Brazilian dance ensemble dedicated to authentically promoting Brazilian culture through dance and music. With our troupe of dynamic and polished dancers, SambaViva immerses you in the experience […]
Veronica Robles
Stage 14 250 Ashmont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesVeronica Robles is a Mariachi singer, musician and Latin American folkloric dancer and choreographer by trade but has become a cultural icon for Latinos in Boston. She has effectively utilized […]
SleepJumper
Stage 21 35 Bushnell Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesSleepJumper is a Dorchester-based, five piece East Coast Emo band with alt-rock undertones and grungy melodies. Their debut EP, Wish You Were, combines tube-driven tones and dynamic mixes to produce […]
Wildcat Slim
Stage 4 - All Saints Church 209 Ashmont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesHard driving, bass thumping, guitar screeching, drums blasting, Wildcat Slim's sound is good old rock and roll from the 21st century with influences that span space and time. Returning from 2022.
Stiletto Torpedo
Stage 11 33 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesStiletto Torpedo makes music for your brain to be challenged and your body to be attuned. Returning from 2022.
Side Street The Band
Stage 9 79 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesSideStreet is an indie Americana/folk trio based in suburban Boston. We're noted for original compositions and tight vocal harmonies as well as innovative cover song interpretations. The SideStreet sound is […]
Woundikin
Stage 3 20 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesLanding somewhere between the soft mournfulness of Ray LaMontagne and the stark beauty of The Tallest Man on Earth, Boston based singer-songwriter Woundikin delivers his songs in a voice that […]
Paul French
Stage 22 6 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesGood Time Music, singing fun and familiar tunes from the 50s, 60s and 70s. From Buddy Holly to Jimmy Buffet and everything in between. Returning from 2022 (with Juke-Box 45).
The Ray Liriano Experience
Stage 2 30 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesSinger/songwriter Ray Liriano was born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Ray Liriano Experience offers a fresh twist on latin rock and reveals upbeat melodies that transcend language. […]
Liya
Stage 12 6 Rundel Park, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesLiya is a Bulgarian-born recording artist and songwriter, currently based in Boston, MA. Surrounded by a musical family, Liya began her career early on and fostered her talents extensively, while […]
Orbiter
Stage 8 104 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United StatesOrbiter is a three-piece rock band from Boston. Returning from 2022.