Deep C Divers are a Boston-based original rock band whose melodic hooks find a genuine appeal to the heart. Their music is a striking blend of alternative and classic rock with elements of funk and reggae tempered by pop sensibility.
Gabriella Simpkins
Gabriella Simpkins is an award-winning singer-songwriter, composer, arranger, and musician hailing from Cape Cod, MA and studying at Salem State University. Informed by her vast experiences across many genres, her work exists at the intersections of folk, indie rock, jazz, and classical music.
Caillie Hughes
Caillie Hughes’ passion and limitless range captivates the ears of those around, with song selections spanning from pop, rock, and country including many original songs such as “Silver Lining.” Come see a show, where the music is warm, the soul is heard, and the memories are made.
Kirsten & Dave
Kirsten & Dave’s diverse backgrounds are the key to their success at performing a variety of musical styles. Whether they are playing acoustic pop, country, acoustic blues or folk/bluegrass, their love for music is obvious.
Crowes Pasture
Crowes Pasture, a roots infused folk duo, performs songs that reflect a mutual passion, sense of discovery and celebration of the human connection. Monique’s romantic clawhammer banjo playing and Andy’s expressive guitar picking are enlivened by their personal chemistry and transcendent harmonies.
Bob Strom, Jennifer Strom and Cindy McIntyre
Bob & Jen Strom play together regularly at sessions, Irish pubs and local festivals. They have recorded two CDs ‘Round the Bend and Heading Home. Cindy McIntyre is a founding member of O’Carolan Etcetera, and played with the Salem Country Orchestra.
tilt-a-whirl
Tilt-a-Whirl is a dynamic five-piece genre-bending musical ride! Playing across genres, their sound is eclectic and unpredictable. Through a songbook of over 40 originals and covers, they meld folk, classic rock, blues, reggae, improv, jazz, Americana and pop.
Bunker Hill Jazz
Musicians from Boston’s historic Bunker Hill community come together for a joyous celebration of jazz and the art of improvisational music. Gerardo Rivas – Tenor Saxophone Joshua Ziemann – Piano Joshua Bonifas – Double Bass Mathew Villacis – Drums
Stone Soup Ensemble
The Stone Soup Ensemble’s performance at Salem Arts Fest is comprised of percussionists Lydia Lucas, Deborah Welsh-Ibanez, Michael Sullivan, and Flutist Jordan Pearson. We perform modern classical chamber music, aleatoric jams, and pop arrangements! Whatever happens, happens!