Willie J. Laws Band

Stage 6 - 8 Carruth 8 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Blues, Funk, Jazz, Afro-Caribbean

Stiletto Torpedo

Stage 10 - 33 Carruth 33 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Stiletto Torpedo makes music for your brain to be challenged and your body to be attuned. Returning for year three.

Session450

Stage 17 - 15 Fairfax 15 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Brad Faucher's Session450 is the band pioneering the sonic-soul and urban blues movement in Boston. Returning from 2023.

S&D Duo

Stage 12 - 80 Van Winkle 80 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Jazz

Racky Thomas

Stage 23 - 80-82 Elmer 82 Elmer Road, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

The 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 for year three.

Slapback

Stage 8 - 35 Bushnell 35 Bushnell Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Slapback 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. They have a great live performance that will rock your socks off! Returning for year three.

The Fred Woodard Collective

Stage 11 - 64 Van Winkle 64 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Hailed 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 spiced with sounds from other styles. These sounds are then adapted to a jazz format." Returning for year three.

Dirty Water Brass Band

Stage 20 - Adams Street BPL 690 Adams Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

New Orleans brass, second line, funk