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
Jennie Angel | May 30 | 5:30 PM
Jennie Angel is an American singer/songwriter with a sound that is rooted in alternative country and Americana. For those whose are into warm, songwriter storytelling with a country twist, Jennie Angel's acoustic melodies and modern production make her a standout in the Americana scene.
Carrie Zazz Band | June 11 | 5:30 PM
Carrie Zazz Band is a blend of rock and country, best known for their engaging stage presence and grooves that keep the crowds dancing. The band plays both covers and originals!
Della | June 18 | 6:00 PM
Della’s music lives somewhere between alternative rock and dark dreamy pop. Her lyrics are raw and unguarded, honest and at times self-deprecating. On stage, fragile intimacy gives way to sudden walls of sound, holding audiences in a space that’s both vulnerable and volatile.
Chris Raabe Band | June 26 | 5:00 PM
Chris Raabe is a new age blues musician based out of Orange County, NY and he has been moving and entertaining audiences for over a decade. His sound could best be described as heavy hitting, soulful blues and rock. As well as making original music, Chris Raabe also likes to play covers of his favorite songs!
Little Tree | June 28 | 6:00 PM
Little Tree are an Indie Rock group formed in 2022 from Merseyside. It features Guy Nicholas (Lead Singer), Cameron Woodburne (Rhythm Guitar), Max Elliott (Bass Guitar), Thomas Gratton (Drums), and Shounak Das (Lead Guitar). Their music is focused on a classic Rock and Roll sound with very minimal production effects to capture the raw power of their sound, without masking it with synthetic enhancements.
Sarah Power | July 3 | 6:30 PM
Sarah Power is a Dublin-based composer, producer and pianist working across film, television and self-released projects. Her work blends acoustic instrumentation, electronica and sound design; balancing emotional storytelling with modern cinematic production. She released her debut EP, In The Shadows, in 2025. Blending felted piano, strings and ambient textures, the record reflects her transition from supporting other artists to stepping forward with her own voice.
The Resilient | July 4 | 5:30 PM
The Resilient are a featured band from Daniel's Music Foundation. The band is primarily composed of severely wounded U.S. combat veterans. The Resilient formed in 2012 after members, Tim Donley and Nate Kalwicki were rehabilitating at Walter Reed Military Hospital after suffering devastating injuries in Afghanistan. The two members joined MusiCorps, a music program for wounded warriors, and they met Greg Loman, who would later join the band. The veterans used music as a spiritual, emotional and physical healing pursuit, they practiced relentlessly and formed a life-long brotherhood in the process. Now, they have an outstanding music career with their focus being on writing and performing music that reflects the inspirations and hardships that they've experienced in both their civilian lives and their military careers.
Black Dirt Bandits | July 9 | 5:30 PM
Black Dirt Bandits are a rockin' American country band based from the Black Dirt region of New York State. The band is made up of members Robby Valentine, Lucas "Luko" Rau, Brian "Bobo" Beaudin, John "Johnny" Steffens and Mike "Tizz" Tizzano.
See the Black Dirt Bandits perform on the Horizon Stage on July 9 at 5:30 PM, before Tim McGraw. Included with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Mekayla Rayne | July 10 | 6:00 PM
Mekayla Rayne is an Actor/Musician/Songwriter based in NYC. She's been acting on stage since she was 7-years-old and singing even before that. Mekayla has written recorded and produced an 11-track album that includes one instrumental bonus track, as well as several singles. Although you can hear her music on your favorite music streaming platform she will always say she's better live and encourage you to check her out live. She has been trained in 5 instruments those being vocals, piano, violin, stand-up bass and percussion and has been self-taught in guitar, bass guitar, lyre, and flute. Although her main instrument is her voice, she is constantly trying to learn and improve on new instruments.
See Mekayla perform on the Horizon Stage on July 10 at 6:00 PM, before Lindsey Stirling with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
LISTEN ON YOUTUBE
Whoah! | July 12 | 5:30 PM
Whoah! is an exclamation of realizing oneself in complete presence.
Their goal is to make people dance and have fun with their delicious, weird, funky and socio-political dance music!
Catch Whoah! on the Horizon Stage before Buju Banton & Stephen Marley on July 12 at 5:30 PM, with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Juma Sultan | July 15 | 5:15 PM
Juma Sultan is a jazz musician, often recording as a bass player or percussionist. He has had an incredible music career from playing with Jimi Hendrix at the 1969 Woodstock festival, to helping organize and lead the New York Musicians Organization. Apart from his career as a musician, Sultan also had other pursuits in raising a family, working as a paralegal and dedicating time to activist, humanitarian and mutual-aid causes.
He currently resides in Kingston, NY and plays with his band, The Aboriginal Music Society. They play Juma's orginial compositions, jazz standards and other covers. Their ensembles range from trios to ten-pieces, in a style that is best described as "World-Beat Garage Jazz".
Catch Juma Sultan's performance on the Horizon Stage on July 15 at 5:15 PM, before TOTO! Included with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
George James | July 18 | 6:00 PM
George James is a faith-driven country artist from Northeast Pennsylvania blending heartfelt storytelling with modern country grit. His music is honest, bold and deeply personal and he is not afraid to make music about what he believes in while still creating songs that belong on mainstream playlists.
Catch George's performance on the Horizon Stage on July 18 at 6:00 PM, before Jason Aldean. Included with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Jake Nielsen | July 24 | 5:30 PM
Jake Nielsen is a featured artist from Daniel's Music Foundation. He is a rocker, blues-guitarist, and international recording artist from Santa Cruz, California. Jake's music journey started when he was only 13 years and he started playing on stages in 2010!
Check out Jake on the Horizon stage on July 24 at 5:30 PM, before The Beach Boys. Included with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Laugh It Up | August 8 | 6:00 PM
7 Comedy Artists: Gary Games, Terry-Ann Zander, Steve Posten, Dan Madonia, Carmelo Bongiovi, Kevin Ludlow, David Stickle
Performing on the Horizon Stage on August 8 at 6:00 PM, before Dunham & Iglesias. Included with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Alison Elena | August 14 | 6:00 PM
Alison Elena is a country-pop singer/songwriter from Beacon, NY. She started performing at just 6 years old at local spots and she started writing her own lyrics at 14 years old. Alison has most recently been seen as a contestant on Season 26 of NBC’s The Voice on Team Reba. She is now a full time performer and songwriter in Nashville, playing and co-writing with some of the best.
See Alison perform on the Horizon Stage on August 14 at 6:00 PM, before Thomas Rhett. Included with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Chris Murphy | August 15 | 5:30 PM
Chris Murphy is a prolific violinist and songwriter based out of LA. His spirited and haunting original music bends genres and even centuries with ease.
Catch Chris Murphy's performance on the Horizon Stage on August 15 at 5:30 PM, before Turnpike Troubadours.
Della | August 16 | 5:30 PM
Della’s music lives somewhere between alternative rock and dark dreamy pop. Her lyrics are raw and unguarded, honest and at times self-deprecating. On stage, fragile intimacy gives way to sudden walls of sound, holding audiences in a space that’s both vulnerable and volatile.
Watch Della perform on the Horizon Stage on August 16 at 5:30 PM, before Brandi Carlile. Included with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
TBA | August 23 | 5:30 PM
On the Horizon Stage on August 23 at 5:30 PM, before Josh Groban. Included with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Jake Wildhorn | August 29 | 1:50 PM
Jake Wildhorn is a singer/songwriter from Salem, New York, his music is a blend of contemporary pop and Americana influences. Jake grew up around music and spent much of his childhood in recording studios listening to his parents' work. He now sings, writes and produces his own music in New York.
Watch Jake take the Horizon Stage on August 29 at 1:50 PM, before The Outlaw Music Festival. Included with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
George Dennehy | August 30 | 6:30 PM
George Dennehy is a featured artist from Daniel's Music Foundation. George was born without arms, but that couldn't keep him from pursuing his love for music. He learned how to play music using his feet, and the first instrument that he learned was the cello at only eight years old. That led to George teaching himself how to play guitar, electric bass and basic piano. He gained worldwide attention after posting a video cover of "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls, in which the band themselves even saw the video and were so moved that they invited George to join them on stage to perform at Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA. Since then, George's career has continued to takeoff and he continues to share his powerful message: every individual has a purpose and absolutely anything is possible.
Watch George perform on the Horizon Stage on August 30 at 6:30 PM, before the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration. Included with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
Gooseberry | August 31 | 5:30 PM
Gooseberry are a Brooklyn-based trio that formed in 2019. They have crafted their distinctive sound by blending alternative-rock, grunge and blues. Gooseberry has become an integral asset to NYC's music scene and they have garnered a lot of attention from playing venues such as the Bowery Ballroom.
Catch Gooseberry's Horizon Stage performance on August 31 at 5:30 PM, before Tedeschi Trucks Band. Included with your Pavilion show concert ticket.
2025 PERFORMERS
June 22: Noah Barker | An accomplished pianist whose work spans 20 years of performing, recording and scoring.
June 27: Chrissy Chlapecka | A singer, viral TikTok personality, and unapologetic force in pop. She blends queer, feminist energy with a glittery, hyperpop-meets-Y2K sound.
July 13: Lunch Cult | 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.
July 20: Ben Katzman’s Degreaser | An electrifying blend of punk, metal, and cosmic self-help. With equal parts guitar wizard and rock 'n' roll goofball, Ben brings shred-worthy riffs and feel-good anthems.
July 25: Just Call Me By My Name Label Artists | 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.
July 27: Beach Tower | Formed in Fredonia, NY, 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.
August 1: The Fiendz | They have been cornerstones of the New Jersey pop‑punk movement since forming in 1987. Known for their crunchy guitar riffs, power‑pop melodies, and tight harmonies, they helped define the East Coast punk sound.
August 2: Mimicking Mars | Based in Upstate, NY, they bring a jolt of high-energy indie rock with a sound that fuses psychedelic textures, classic rock swagger, and raw emotional storytelling.
August 3: Breach the Asylum | A powerhouse four-piece, with a sound that blends raw energy with thoughtful musicianship, driven by the belief that great songs always come first. Breach the Asylum brings heart, grit, and true rock ‘n’ roll spirit to the stage.
August 8: Ambrogio, Ehlers & McClellan | Sandy Ehlers brings brassy, Hoboken-honed humor and over a decade of stage savvy, from NYC’s top comedy clubs to a memorable appearance on The View. John McClellan brings razor‑sharp sarcasm and working‑stiff sensibility, plus a Grand Prize from the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Chip Ambrogio rounds out the trio with over 25 years of stand‑up pedigree, writing credits for The Friars Club Roasts and Hulu’s Don’t Know Jack, and a reputation as one of comedy’s most astute “joke doctors.”
August 16: Jake Matthew | Jake blends modern country with the timeless feel of vintage Muscle Shoals, creating a sound that’s both fresh and familiar.
August 17: 7 Comics on the Horizon Stage | Gary Games, Terry-Ann Zander, Steve Posten, Dan Madonia, Carmelo Bongiovi, Kevin Ludlow, David Stickle
August 18: Same Soul | Singing sisters Samantha Vega and Cheyenne
August 22: Tilly Foster Bluegrass | Formed in the Hudson Valley in 2017, their sound fuses tradition with influences from Led Zeppelin to Johnny Cash and The Clash, creating electric foot-stomping originals.
August 24: Winged Wheel | They blend lo-fi textures, looping rhythms, and submerged vocals into a sound that’s both raw and otherworldly.
August 29: Good for Mondays | A Sullivan County-based six-piece blending pop, folk, and rock into a warm, harmony-driven sound.
August 30: Joy and the Wildfire | Based in NYC, they deliver high-voltage indie rock with big hooks and a magnetic edge.
September 6: The Strip | A rockin’ band from the Hudson Valley bringing high-energy fun wherever they go.
September 27: Canción Franklin | He 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.
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.
