Emerging Artist Series
Find your new favorite artist on the Horizon Stage.
Kick off your concert experience with the Horizon Stage Emerging Artist Series, featuring rising talent from across the country. Performances start about 90 minutes before Pavilion shows, and your ticket gets you in. Head to the stage just beyond the entrance and discover your next favorite artist.
Not every performer at Woodstock was a household name in 1969. Having the opportunity to play the festival launched the careers of many musicians. It's in our DNA to support the next generation of artists, and what better way to get eyes and ears on talent than giving them a stage with thousands of people passing by.
Eric Frances, CEO, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Noah Barker | June 22 | 6:00 PM
Noah Barker is an accomplished pianist whose work spans 20 years of performing, recording and scoring. Barker has produced two physical albums of original music, Subtle Frequencies (2024) and Instrumental Memory (2022), as well as a handful of digital releases between his solo project and experimental project Noisebody. Noah Barker is currently practicing, performing and producing music in Los Angeles.
See Noah perform on the Horizon Stage before the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra at 6:00 PM, with your pavilion show concert ticket.
Chrissy Chlapecka | June 27 | 5:30 PM
Chrissy Chlapecka is a singer, viral TikTok personality, and unapologetic force in pop. A trailblazer of the #BimboTok movement, she blends queer, feminist energy with a glittery, hyperpop-meets-Y2K sound. With bold lyrics, big hooks, and even bigger heart, Chrissy's music is a love letter to her younger self—and a rallying cry for self-expression on your own terms.
See Chrissy perform on the Horizon Stage before Avril Lavigne at 5:30 PM, with your pavilion show concert ticket.
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Lunch Cult | July 13 | 6:30 PM
Lunch Cult is a genre-defiant trio blending chaos, charm, and sheer sonic weirdness. Known to fans as The Screech Boys, their sound swerves from jangly garage rock to haunted jazz-punk with clarinet cameos and unpredictable turns. With DIY roots, cult-classic cassette drops, and a flair for the theatrical, Lunch Cult is equal parts musical experiment and inside joke come to life.
Catch Lunch Cult at 6:30 PM on the Horizon Stage before “Weird Al” Yankovic on July 13, with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Ben Katzman's Degreaser | July 20 | 6:30 PM
Ben Katzman’s DeGreaser is pure power-chord therapy, an electrifying blend of punk, metal, and cosmic self-help. Equal parts guitar wizard and rock 'n' roll goofball, Ben brings shred-worthy riffs, feel-good anthems, and Survivor Season 46 stardom to the Horizon Stage. Whether he’s slinging songs about astrology or self-belief, his music is a love letter to inner strength and outer headbangs.
See Ben Katzman’s DeGreaser on the Horizon Stage at 6:30 PM before Def Leppard on July 20 with your Pavilion concert ticket.
Just Call Me By My Name Label Artists | July 25 | 1:00 PM
Just Call Me By My Name is more than a record label, it’s a movement. Powered by Daniel’s Music Foundation, this boutique label uplifts artists with disabilities who use music to advocate, empower, and connect. With bold originals and barrier-breaking performances, these musicians treat self-expression as a force for good.
Catch them live on the Horizon Stage during Hello Inclusion: A Festival of Possibilities, a FREE one-day celebration of Disability Pride Month packed with inclusive activities, creative workshops, and community joy.
The Hello Inclusion Festival will be followed by Cyndi Lauper on the Pavilion Stage, a separate ticket is required.
Beach Tower | July 27 | 6:00 PM
Beach Tower is a four-piece indie rock band blending punk energy, alt-rock grit, and hints of funk and jazz into a sound that’s all their own. Formed in Fredonia, NY, they first made waves in 2019 and have been building momentum ever since with heartfelt records, raw live recordings, and an unmistakable chemistry onstage. Their latest release, Another Beach Tower EP, showcases the band’s evolution, capturing live-take magic with production by bassist Evan Donnelly.
Catch Beach Tower on the Horizon Stage before Barenaked Ladies on the Pavilion stage, with your concert ticket.
Breach the Asylum | August 3 | 5:00 PM
Breach the Asylum brings heart, grit, and true rock ‘n’ roll spirit to the stage. Built from the ground up by founding member Vern Nickerson, the band emerged from a deep-rooted passion for creating original music and a commitment to building community through live shows. Now a powerhouse four-piece, their sound blends raw energy with thoughtful musicianship, driven by the belief that great songs always come first.
See Breach the Asylum on the Horizon Stage at 5:00 PM on August 3, before Bret Michaels and Vince Neil with special guest Stephen Pearcy, with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Allie Sandt | August 15 | 6:00 PM
Allie Sandt is a rising folk-rock artist with soulful vocals, and a sound that blends 70s nostalgia with indie edge. With roots in upstate New York’s DIY scene and a breakout moment fronting the viral indie band Seeing Double, Allie has since stepped into her own spotlight, writing entrancing songs that mix folk, blues, and jazz with wry storytelling and emotional punch.
Catch Allie Sandt on the Horizon Stage before Steve Miller Band with special guest The Rascals on the Pavilion stage, with your concert ticket.
Jake Matthew | August 16 | 5:30 PM
Jake Matthew is a rising voice in country music, known for his soulful grit and Southern rock edge. A standout in Nashville’s competitive scene, he’s earned his place as a resident artist at the famed Twelve Thirty Club, all before releasing his debut album. Jake blends modern country with the timeless feel of vintage Muscle Shoals, creating a sound that’s both fresh and familiar.
Catch Jake Matthew on the Horizon Stage at 5:30 PM on August 16, before Dierks Bentley with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Tilly Foster Bluegrass | August 22 | 6:00 PM
Tilly Foster Bluegrass brings the string band sound to the stage with a modern twist on bluegrass and Americana. Formed in the Hudson Valley in 2017, the band takes its name from a historic local iron mine. Their sound fuses tradition with influences from Led Zeppelin to Johnny Cash and The Clash, creating electric foot-stomping originals. Expect driving rhythms, rich harmonies, and a whole lot of dancing.
See Tilly Foster Bluegrass on the Horizon Stage before the Pavilion show, with your Bonnie Raitt concert ticket.
Winged Wheel | August 24 | 6:00 PM
Winged Wheel blends lo-fi textures, looping rhythms, and submerged vocals into a sound that’s both raw and otherworldly. Made up of members from Spray Paint, Tyvek, Matchess, and Powers/Rolin Duo, the band began as a remote recording experiment and evolved into a distinct collaboration that drifts between structure and spontaneity. Their music invites you in slowly, then pulls you somewhere unexpected.
Catch Winged Wheel on the Horizon Stage at 6:00 PM on August 24, before neil young and the chrom hearts with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Good for Mondays | August 29 | 6:00 PM
Good for Mondays is a Sullivan County-based six-piece blending pop, folk, and rock into a warm, harmony-driven sound. With rich three-part vocals that nod to the best of the '60s and '70s, the band pairs classic influences with a modern songwriting style that feels both fresh and familiar.
Catch Good for Mondays on the Horizon Stage before The Black Keys, with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Joy and the Wildfire | August 30 | 6:00 PM
Joy and the Wildfire delivers high-voltage indie rock with big hooks and a magnetic edge. Led by powerhouse vocalist Samantha Joy Pearlman, the NYC-based band blends gritty storytelling with arena-ready anthems, drawing comparisons to icons like Debbie Harry and Paramore. Their debut album Aftershocks is a genre-defying ride that's equal parts raw and polished.
Catch Joy and the Wildfire on the Horizon Stage before Heart, with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Canción Franklin | September 27 | 6:00 PM
Canción Franklin brings raw emotion, deep grooves, and masterful guitar work to the stage with a sound rooted in American blues, country, soul, and rock ’n’ roll. Inspired by the grit and grace of legends like Howlin’ Wolf and Otis Redding, his music is all heart, unfiltered, vulnerable, and deeply human. Whether solo or backed by a band, Canción delivers a performance that’s as powerful as it is poetic.
Catch Canción Franklin on the Horizon Stage at 6:00 PM on September 27, before The Black Crowes with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
May
May 24 | Waterbury Road
May 29 | Whiskey Crossing
June
Sunday, June 22 | Noah Barker
Friday, June 27 | Chrissy Chlapecka
July
July 6 | Bethel Woods Rock Camp Ambassadors
July 13 | Lunch Cult
July 20 | Ben Katzman's Degreaser
July 25 | Daniel's Music Foundation, Just Call Me By My Name Label Artists
July 27 | Beach Tower
August
August 1 | TBA
August 2 | TBA
August 3 | Breach the Asylum
August 15 | Allie Sandt
August 16 | Jake Matthew
August 22 | Tilly Foster Bluegrass
August 24 | Winged Wheel
August 29 | Good for Mondays
August 30 | Joy and the Wildfire
September
September 6 | TBA
September 27 | Canción Franklin
2024 PERFORMERS
June 7: Waterbury Road | a dynamic band crafting original compositions and transforming beloved tracks across diverse genres—Americana, Blues, Rock, Jam, and Funk.
June 14: John Newhall | Singer-songwriter from Newburgh, New York.
June 16: TBD
June 27: Jump The Shark | Hails from the vibrant music scene of Oneonta, New York, infusing their sound with a dynamic fusion of alternative rock and indie pop.
June 28: Sarah Power | Alluring voice and thoughtful piano driven songs navigate the depths of jazz complexity dressed in pop sensibility.
July 5: liv. | Strives to depict honesty and genuineness in her music, often writing and singing from a very emotionally raw and charged stance.
July 6: Joe Colwell | Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist raised in Montclair, NJ.
July 11: Jennie Angel & The Outlaws | Born in Augusta, GA and grew up being influenced by her parents love of country music.
July 12: Daniel's Music Foundation | The foundation empowers individuals with disabilities with a focus on changing perception, diminishing isolation, and providing access to music.
July 14: TBD
July 18: Kali Seastrand | Singer-songwriter from Sullivan County and Bethel Woods Teaching Artist.
July 19: Michael Agunbiade & Friends | Uproarious comedic talent hailing from the Hudson Valley.
July 20: Killer Film | This small band packs a punch with their electrifying sound, blending edgy rock with haunting lyrics.
July 21: Basic Bitches | Known for the welcoming vibe of their live shows, along with their ear-grabbing musical hooks, witty lyrics and tits-to-the-glass exuberance.
Jully 24: Beach Tower | Indie rock band based out of Fredonia, NY.
July 25: Reed Walsh & Jefferson Denim
July 26: Lental | From rap to metal to pop, there's no genre untouched by Lental's diverse style.
July 27: Shlomo Franklin | Franklin wrings every ounce of honesty and emotion from the music when he sings, delivering a series of intimate, unforgettable performances.
August 9: Frank Hurricane | A troubadour of the soul, a wandering minstrel whose melodies dance on the edge of Americana, folk, and cosmic country.
August 9 (PM): Winged Wheel | Formed by four established musicians who had only crossed paths at D.I.Y. gigs while performing their own respective acts over the years, the group came about quite by accident and evolved into an epic, fully remote meeting of the minds.
August 10: Johnny Kosmo | A sonic voyager, navigating the realms of indie rock with a soulful swagger and a cosmic touch.
August 10 (PM): Guerilla Toss | Art rock band based out of New York City.
August 11: Guerilla Toss | Art rock band based out of New York City.
August 16: Spiral Eye | A mesmerizing fusion of diverse musical influences, transcending boundaries with their eclectic sound.
August 21: Madska | An indie-alternative singer/songwriter based in Philadelphia.
August 23: TBD
August 24: TBD
August 25: TBD
September 6: Cosmokaze | An instrumental trio made up of Rik Mercaldi, Josh Enslen & Todd Giudice
September 13: Hyngd | A hard rock group emerging from New York, the band has played many venues in the United States and has opened for over 50 national acts.
2023 PERFORMERS
June 29: Klark Sound | Musician based out of Atlanta, Georgia.
July 1: Clare Maloney | Hailing from Westchester County, NY, Clare Maloney & The Great Adventure perform rock and roll, opera, and everything in between.
July 2: Kali Seastrand | Singer-songwriter from Sullivan County and Bethel Woods Teaching Artist.
July 3: Jess Zimmerman Band | This country rock band hails from Southeastern PA.
July 5: Jak Lizard | A singer-songwriter and producer from New York.
July 6 & August 24: Black Dirt Bandits | Hudson Valley's premier country band
July 7: Daniel's Music Foundation | The foundation empowers individuals with disabilities with a focus on changing perception, diminishing isolation, and providing access to music.
July 9: Spiral Eye | Serving The Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane, and Jerry Garcia music experience.
July 14 & August 12: Allision Cipris | Singer-songwriter from New York who delivers her brand of gritty, melodic country rock.
July 22: Beach Tower | Indie rock band based out of Fredonia, NY.
July 28: AJ Jansen | Coming from a hard-working Connecticut family, her mentorships from Nashville and musical journey shine in her music.
July 29: Jack West | West's latest release, NUMB, finds him graduating into the big leagues.
July 30: Blues Marshals | Based in the Catskills, the band specializes in American music.
August 6:Tiny Blue Ghosts | An "ethereal indie rock band" from Kingston, NY.
August 13: Natasha B | "Nothing even compares" to this Hudson Valley Band with their originals and covers ranging from pop to classic rock.
September 1: The Revel | New Jersey-based band making alternative music.
2022 PERFORMERS
May 28: The Heartstrings Project | Indie folk band based out of the Hudson Valley
June 4 & August 13: Claudia Hoyser | Country music singer-songwriter
June 5: Pearl River School of Irish Music | School offering lessons in various instruments like the fiddle, accordion, banjo, and more!
June 17: Comedy Showcase by Chip Ambrogio | Featuring Joe Alfano, Mike Agunbiade, J August, Sam Cerami, and John Grier
June 23 & August 7: Patrick James Band | Music producer and songwriter
July 1 & 23: Guerilla Toss | Art rock band based out of New York City
July 2: The Bergkamp Brothers | A rock\folk band based out of Woodstock, NY. One brother, Colin, is one of Bethel Woods' Teaching Artists.
July 3: Kudu Stooge | A four-piece rock group from Brooklyn, NY.
July 5: Kali Seastrand | Singer-songwriter from Sullivan County and Bethel Woods Teaching Artist.
July 8: Beach Tower | Indie rock band based out of Fredonia, NY.
July 14: Spunday Mourning | Alternative rock & roll band from Barryville, NY.
July 19 & August 19: Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter | Northeast alt-country with indie roots.
July 20: Couch | A Boston-based septet freshly reshaping familiar pop tropes.
July 22: Muscle Tough | A futuristic funk fusion trio based out of Philadelphia.
July 24: Tayla Rees | Pop music singer.
July 30 & August 21: A Girl Named Genny | Influences draw from jazz roots to bluegrass to rock & roll to push the label of an American band.
August 4: Chris Raabe Band | Guitarist drawing influence from a variety of genres to deliver emotional and colorful performances.
August 14: Jessica Lynn | With a powerful voice and playing multiple instruments, the singer-songwriter delivers a fierce performance on stage.
August 20: The Electric Chords | Modern power trio with a soulful sound.
September 3: Aidan Canfield Band | Playing relatable music with heartfelt lyrics.
