Maplewoodstock Music and Art Festival

We had an amazing variety to select from for our 2024 bands.  We are pleased to present these acts for our 2024 festival.

Music Schedule:
Noon to 12:30 PM: sasso
A rock band of 5 CHS teens who’ve grown up with Maplewoodstock. They play an eclectic mix of covers from the 60’s to alternative/indie music of today.  (Maplewood/South Orange, NJ).  instagram.com/official.sasso.band

12:45 to 1:15 PM: Joy and the Wildfire
Your new favorite band from NYC, with influences ranging from New Wave to 90s R&B, collaging ideas from the past to express the present moment. Come dance with them.  (NYC, NY).  joyandthewildfire.com

1:30 to 2:00 PM: Emily Cavanagh
Emily is a singer/songwriter based in NYC.  Singer, songwriter, founder, performer working at the intersection of music and service in NYC, Dublin, Chicago, and beyond.   (NYC, NY).  emilycavanaghmusic.com

2:15 to 2:45 PM: Gina D’Soto
Weaving Jazz, R&B, & Cuban traditions into a unique fusion, connecting globally with her groundbreaking sound, collaborations, & evolving vision.  (NYC, NY).  instagram.com/ginadsoto

3:00 to 3:30 PM: Skyfactor
Acoustic pop rock quartet that writes memorable songs that grab you and won’t let go.  They are thrilled to be playing Maplewoodstock in their singer’s home town.  (NYC, NY).   skyfactormusic.com

3:45 to 4:15 PM: Owls & Lions
Indie Folk Rock musical experience, playing both originals and reimagined covers, while drawing inspiration from artists like Chris Stapleton & Brandi Carlile.   (Wyckoff, NJ).  owlsandlions.com

4:30 to 5:00 PM: Honest Wagner
Sound at the crossroads of Alt-Rock & Americana – each show capturing the essence of raw emotion & heartfelt authenticity.  (Maplewood, NJ).  honestwagner.com

5:15 to 5:45 PM: The Parkers
Sensual and subversive grungy synth-pop are anthems of disenfranchisement, burning missives to toxic love, and searing social commentary. (NYC, NY).  theparkersnyc.com

6:00 to 6:30 PM: Alessandra & The Smallworld Band
Experience their funk-rock-soul fusion! With keys, bass, drums, and guitar, they deliver raw energy, blending rock, funk, and soul with inspiring messages of life and love.  (Jersey City, NJ, and NYC, NY).  sandrasmall.com

6:45 to 7:30 PM: The Tia Holt Experience

Maplewoodstock has elevated Tia from a local daytime performer to her now ‘Featured Artist’ status”- CONGRATS Tia! Embark on a musical journey with The Tia Holt Experience, where every genre finds its home. From soulful melodies to upbeat anthems, our band embraces the full spectrum of music, promising an unforgettable experience at every performance. With a mission to spread positivity and make the world a better place through our diverse repertoire, we invite you to join us in celebration of music’s universal language. Get ready to dance, sing, and connect with The Tia Holt Experience.

The Voice you need to hear and the Experience you need to have. With every note, they soar to new heights, delivering an unforgettable performance.

thetiaholtexperience.live

8:00 to 9:30 PM: Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform Reflector (Retrace Music), the Nashville guitarist-singer-songwriter-band leader’s first all-original album. But within those Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him — and that he’s pushing towards the future with inspired, intentional vigor.

He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that’s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It’s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang, a showcase for Donato’s instrumental virtuosity and facility for melodically infectious songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California, tie-dye and plaid, it’s a world of his own, and wide world of musical adventure at that.

“I think Cosmic Country is a tale as old as time, really,” Donato explains. “It’s yin and yang in a musical form. It’s three chords and the truth, and then on the other side it’s exploration and bravery. I really went through a lot of years of grinding, and still am, to achieve this sound which is a vehicle for my personality, and the personality is a vehicle for my soul. So (Reflector) is more that than any other record I ever put out.”
danieldonato.com