2024 Musical Entertainment
April Cushman Duo
Friday, August 16th, 11:30 AM
New Hampshire native, April Cushman was named in 2023 as a top 10 songwriter by Grammy-winning, Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson & Tractor Supply.
April has been touring internationally playing sold-out shows and plans to continue to tour around the US and Europe for the rest of the summer. Her storytelling and songwriting not only evoke emotion
from her listeners but creates a relatability that is unmatched in the Northeast.
Catch her as an acoustic duo with her drummer, Phil Sica at the 2024 Cornish Fair on Friday, August 16th starting at 11:30 am.
The American Ride
A Toby Keith Tribute
FRIDAY AUGUST 16TH 8:00 PM
"Nominated for Tribute Artist of the Year"
"Award winning performances"
"Hottest Country Act of 2018"
Join The American Ride as we honor one of country music's greatest heroes. All the hits, all the party, all the gratitude for our veterans and first responders, and all the best of Toby Keith.
Joined by special guest
Shana Stack singing the National Anthem, and an award presentation by The Cornish Fair Association.
Meet Shana Stack, the powerhouse lead singer, and Emily Lake, the versatile vocalist and keyboardist of Heartland Divas, a tribute band dedicated to celebrating the legendary women of country music. With Shana's gritty, soulful voice and magnetic stage presence, and Emily's rich harmonies and dynamic keyboard skills, the Heartland Divas deliver unforgettable performances that honor the trailblazing country queens.
From Patsy Cline to Dolly Parton, and from Loretta Lynn to Reba McEntire, Shana, Emily, and their band bring the timeless hits of these iconic women to life. Join us for a journey through the heart and soul of country music, where the past meets the present and the divas of yesterday inspire the stars of today.
With
Shana Stack and
Emily Lake at the helm, the
Heartland Divas are not just a tribute band – they’re a celebration of country music’s rich legacy.
Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy
Both former collegiate athletes and Massachusetts natives, new country duo, Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy found each other 1,000 miles away in Nashville while writing songs together. They clicked together musically and personally and began recording demos, uploading videos on Facebook and YouTube of their songs, and booking shows together along the East coast. Meet the artists!
Having multiple talents and interests hasn’t deterred Ayla Brown from achieving many significant hallmarks in her young career. She’s released 5 studio albums, has performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage twice, placed 13th on Season 5 of American Idol, performed overseas for the troops in 13 different countries, sang live on national television including on ESPN, FOX & Friends, CNN, and CBS, and was a full scholarship basketball player for Boston College. She has opened up for artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Josh Turner, Charlie Daniels, Sara Evans, Phil Vassar, and more and now she is a full-time co-host on Country 102.5 WKLB in Boston, MA on the “Jonathan Wier and Ayla Brown” morning show.
Rob Bellamy recorded and released an EP called “Long Freight Train” in 2016 and a single called “Walk it with Me” in 2020, and since the release he has been touring and opening up for country music artists such as Carly Pearce, Mark Wills, Dylan Scott and Russell Dickerson. Recently, he was Country 102.5’s “Catch of the Week,” where weekly they highlight an emerging country artist. Rob played hockey for four years at the University of Maine, and in 2004 he was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 3rd round, and played 7 years of semi-professional hockey in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and England.
Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy still perform as solo artists, but they most recently recorded their first duo project titled, “Make it Mean Something” that was released in February of 2019. It’s a 6-song EP recorded in Portland, OR and all of the songs were co-written by the duo. You can find their information the artists at www.AylaBrown.com and www.RobBellamyMusic.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 8PM
NOTHIN' BUT A GOOD TIME!
This band is simply the most realistic Poison tribute you will ever see or hear. Their performance is an amazing trip back to the Pop and Glam Metal era that should not be missed. From their high energy performance to their authentic sound and vocals, you will be amazed at their extraordinary tribute to Poison.
These guys know how to have fun. Nothin' But A Good Time, all the time, recapturing the days when Rock & Roll topped the charts, bands actually performed their music and partied like there was no tomorrow! Get Poison'd will have you up on your feet and rocking till you drop!
Let’s make some memories together.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 12:30PM
East Coast Soul is a Boston-based collective of ensembles founded in 2009. Featuring a handpicked roster of world-class musicians and a carefully curated repertoire spanning 1960s Soul & Motown through current hits,
East Coast Soul has a reputation for delivering high-level, high-energy performances, making it one of the most sought-after ensembles for weddings, corporate events, and public concerts throughout New England and beyond.
Terrible Mountain Stringband
Sunday, 4PM, Whelen Pavilion
Terrible Mountain Stringband fuses original, contemporary, and traditional material, bringing heartfelt new life and relevance to the chain of American folk music.
Third generation fiddle players, Ida Mae and Lila Specker were born in a one-room cabin at the foot of Terrible Mountain in Andover, Vermont and learned to play the fiddle from their father, John Specker. Together with Josh Norman on guitar, vocals and percussion, Lila and Ida Mae formed Terrible Mountain Stringband in 2017. They are joined by renowned luthier and multi-instrumentalist William Seeders Mosheim on banjo and innovative virtuoso Mowgli Giannitti on bass.
Carrying on the legacy of their forebearers, the band pays homage to the past while continuously evolving their unique sound.
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