We are pleased to announce that Arts Alive 2025.

Our Performance schedule is all set. We are still seeking artisan and food vendors, art project leaders, and community group representatives to participate in the event, as well as volunteers to help plan and implement the festival.

Schedule of Events:

June 13, 2025

Performance Tent:

5 to 6 PM: Wayside Sound

Wayside Sound is a Falmouth-based Americana-blues band. The group reimagines roots music in an organic and inviting way. With poignant storytelling, energetic guitar solos, and captivating vocals, Wayside Sound cultivates a homegrown and memorable sound.

6 to 7 PM: Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor

Soul & Blues performance by Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor, including originals from his NAMA nominated album, THUNDERCHILD. Accompanied by The ZYG 808.

7 to 9 PM: Falmouth Town Dance with The Paradise Rock Band

Founded in 1982, The Paradise Rock Band features lead singer Craigo Carlson, with Alex Lane on drums, Malcom Child on bass, Dickie Nolan and Eric Hayden on keyboards, and Noah Germolus on saxophone. With over 100 original songs and an extensive classic rock cover set list, it's always a dancing good time.

June 14, 2025

Performance Tent:

10:00AM to 11:00AM: The Familiars

The Familiars of Cape Cod perform a blend of folk, fiddle, country, and Americana music from the 1950s through 1980s, and more. The Familiars include Manny Dias on vocals and guitar, Linda Dias on violin, mandolin, harmonica, Irish whistles and Celtic harp, Frank Carotenuto on vocals and guitar, and Robert Nelson on bass.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM: Turning Pointe Dance Studio

Get swept away in the currents of music and movement with the Turning Pointe Dance Studio.

12:30PM to 1:30 PM: Falmouth Theatre Guild

Members of the Falmouth Theatre Guild will perform show tunes from past, present, and future musicals. Victoria Santos directs.

1:45PM to 2:45 PM: Jelly Jazz Quintet

Jow Mongelli and his band perform classic jazz hits from the '50s and '60s: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Art Blakey, and more.

3:00PM to 4:00PM: Andrew Sue Wing Duo

Andrew Sue Wing is a seventeen-year-old R&B singer/songwriter and guitarist from Boston. Equipped with a strong baritone voice and a unique style of rhythm and lead guitar, he's able to belt out soaring choruses and deliver soulful ballads. He has performed over 100 live shows since he was thirteen, scored Cassie Crowe's 'Mid' Life, a feature-length film, and released his debut EP, Seventeen. With influences such as Stevie Wonder, Gregory Porter, and Gary Clark Jr., his originals combine blues, rock, funk, and soul.

4:15PM to 6:00PM: Cape Cod Moonlighters Big Band

The Cape Cod Moonlighters Big Band was formed in 1989 by a few close musician friends, including Len Savery, trumpeter/director, Carl Justice, percussionist, and Bob Ingals, saxophonist. They held a common vision, using their talents to bring the classic "big band" orchestra sound of the '30s, '40s, and '50s to the region.   They were based in Sandwich, with members from towns across the Cape. As the band grew, it added newer arrangements from the '60s to the present day.

6:15PM to 7:15 PM: Cognitive Dissonance: Afro-Cuban & Mainstream Jazz

Cognitive Dissonance is a jazz quintet specializing in Afro-Cuban and mainstream jazz. The band consists of Olivia Yingling on vocals, Bill McManus on alto sax, Greg Polanik on electric guitar, Sam Holmstock on percussion, and Glenway Fripp on electric bass.

7:30PM to 9:00PM: Puffy Elvis

Puffy Elvis is a big, old-time rock 'n' roll band made up of teachers, retired teachers, and some people who know teachers. Young in spirit and high in energy, the band plays classic rock hits and a few new tunes to encourage attendees to dance the night away. Tom Messer leads the band.

Music Tent:

10:00AM to 11:00AM: Morgaihne Huntress: Love, Peace, and Gratitude

Morgaihne Huntress returns to Arts Alive with a fresh collection of original music, poetry, and a new puppy to introduce. Join Morgaihne as she reflects on moments that give one pause and searches for a peaceful path forward.

11:15AM to 12:15PM: Back in Time

Back in Time is a five-member oldies cover band that is all about singing along, dancing, and having fun. They play songs by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eagles, Creedence, Jimmy Buffett, Motown hits, and more.

12:30PM to 1:30 PM: Dawna Hammers

Dawna Hammers sings your favorite Joni Mitchell songs . She will be joined by Turning Pointe Dancers for a special collaboration.

1:45PM to 2:45 PM: Low Pressure Band

Low Pressure Band plays eclectic and iconic cover songs, as well as their own originals, in a blend of rock, blues, and country music, infused with rich vocal harmonies.

3:00PM to 4:00PM: Maureen Burke

Maureen Burke has delighted audiences from Cape Cod to the Rocky Mountains with her finely crafted original music, her warmth and energy, as well as her powerful interpretations of works by other songwriters. A stunning vocalist, her guitar style is a unique blend drawn from folk, fingerpicking, blues, and light jazz influences.

4:15PM to 5:15PM: Audio Fossil

Audio Fossil is a high energy classic rock band playing music from the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and more, featuring a high-powered vocalist.

5:30PM to 6:30 PM: Saltclouds

Saltclouds is an indie rock band playing originals and some covers, using both acoustic and electric instrumentation. Their tunes are moody and introspective, with a beat you can dance to.

Peg Noonan Park: Songbird Collective:

12:00PM to 12:30 PM: Levi Cooper

Levi Cooper is a multi-instrumentalist, local educator, and outdoor enthusiast. Whether he's ripping riffs on a guitar, teaching a steady beat to 7-yer-olds, or singing heart-wrenching lyrics, his music will soothe all.

12:30PM to 1:00PM: Lily Rapoza

Lily Rapoza is a singer/songwriter, audio engineer, and producer. Her songs bend and mix many genres, often with folk and jazz influences. She is the creator and organizer of Songbird Collective, a cozy, bi-weekly event showcasing local songwriters and their original music.

1:15PM to 1:45 PM: J Alexis Bautista

J Alexis Bautista is a songwriter, performer, and music teacher. They offer an eclectic sound, a soulful rasp, and fiery guitar playing.

1:45PM to 2:15 PM: Michael Shea

Michael Shea began performing in Minneapolis during the early '70s. His main influences are Ray Charles, Laura Nyro, Joni Mitchell, John Prine, Bonnie Raitt, and Jackson Browne.

2:30PM to 3:30 PM: Renée Levesque

Renée Levesque is a singer/songwriter who describes her genre as folk/pop. She has been celebrated for her clever lyrics and catchy melodies and recently released her debut EP, All the Kids.

3:30PM to 4:30 PM: Ed McKendry

Ed McKendry is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who delivers strong, original material and a range of vintage covers. Originally from Pennsylvania, he now lives on Cape Cod and is looking to become part of the Cape's vibrant music community.

June 15, 2025

Performance Tent:

11:00AM to 12:00PM : North River Brass Quintet

The North River Brass Quintet is a chamber group of brass musicians from the Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra performing orchestral and contemporary music from all genres. They are delighted to share their music with the community.

12:15PM to 1:15PM: Shining Sea Strummers

Thirty to 35 ukulele players, along with a couple of guitars, a bandura, and a percussionist, play and sing popular sing-along songs.

1:30PM to 2:30 PM: Falmouth Fiddlers

The Falmouth Fiddlers are friendly people who play fiddle tunes and other acoustic music on fiddles, banjos, bass, bodhran, guitars, mandolins, whistles, and cello. All are welcome to join the group.

2:45PM to 3:45 PM: College Light Opera Company

Twenty-eight members of the CLOC 2025 vocal company present selections from its upcoming season of musicals and comic operas.

4:00PM to 5:00PM: Dan Lawson Band

Considered one of America's premier guitar players, Dan Lawson's style has evolved into a charismatic blues-rock sound with jazz and funk influences. Lawson is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer with a stylistic depth and emotional resonance, His album, Soldiers of Fortune, was named Album of the Year at the Limelight Magazine Music Awards.

Music Tent:

11:00AM to 12:00PM : Bird at Sea

Bird at Sea is the alt/indie duo of songwriters Sierra Parian on vocals and Andrew Aghababian on guitar. Sierra and Andrew have been writing and performing together for over a decade. Their music has been described as soulful and inventive.

12:15PM to 1:15 PM: Blue Jasmine

Neil Ganju and his daughter Bela sing and play American classics.

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM: Richard Keith

Influenced by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan, singer/songwriter Richard Keith writes in a distinctly American style, all his own. He plays guitar and harmonica and has released two albums and many singles of original music.

2:45PM to 3:45 PM: Brynne Santos

Brynne Santos is a singer/songwriter and Celtic harpist.

4:00PM to 5:00PM: Northern Lights

Northern Lights plays a wide variety of genres: soft rock, Americana, folk, blues, classic rock, Motown, '80s, disco, and pop. The band features Wendy Kaiser Smith on lead vocals, A. J. Geoghegan and Stephen Smith on guitars and vocals, Karen Magda on bass, and David Penn on drums.

Peg Noonan Park: Songbird Collective:

11:00AM to 11:30 AM: Isabella Power

Isabella Power is a 17-year-old aspiring singer/songwriter who, with her guitar and journal, focuses on bringing personal and emotional pieces to life. She drives an authentic and raw edge in her songs that resonates with those of all ages.

11:30 AM to 12 PM: Sophia DePuy

Sophia De Puy is an 18-year-old singer/songwriter. An avid writer and artist, she dedicates herself to crafting songs that connect with others and communicate inner emotions.

12:15PM to 12:45 PM: Boda Corona

Bode Corona is a guitarist and singer/songwriter. As a song interpreter, Bode enjoys rearranging well-known songs to offer a new perspective. His original songs bring to mind the sounds of Dave Matthews, Neil Young, and others.

12:45PM to 1:15 PM: Andrew Sexton

Andrew Sexton has been writing songs, singing, and play guitar for many years. His repertoire includes selections from the Great American Songbook and tunes from the '50s through the "70s, as well as his own compositions.

1:30PM to 2:30PM : Scout Rockwell

Scout Rockwell writes music about being human, which is relatable to most people. He uses his guitar and voice to make songs, and he sings these songs for himself and others.

2:30PM to 3:30PM: James Davis

James "Troubadour" Davis is a multi-instrumentalist. He self-titled album, Troubadour Davis, is available on every major streaming platform.

Date: June 13-15, 2025

Location: Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth, MA 02540

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