September 4 Music Lineup
Daytime Art Market @ 5 Corners
Beach Plum Jam 12-2PM
Becky Williams and Rich Giaimo of Martha's Vineyard team up as "Beach Plum Jam" to bring you pop and classic jazz from the standard repertoire. A long time Vineyard resident, Williams is a classically trained pianist/vocalist who actively performs with several choral groups on the island. Giaimo, a guitarist/vocalist native to Dublin, New Hampshire has composed and arranged for
numerous orchestral ensembles. Both currently teach in their respective disciplines on Martha's Vineyard. Together, Williams' sweet soprano and Giaimo's full baritone form a wonderful complement in a relaxed jazz setting.
Afternoon Stroll on Main Street
Tobey Sol LaRoche 3-4PM
Tobey has been immersed in music and community since the moment he entered this world. Genuine and heart-felt, his original songs are accented by a skillful bird-like whistle and transcend the Folk genre to become uniquely his own. Drawing on a background in percussion, his music embraces syncopation and unconventional rhythms while weaving soaring melodies through tasteful guitar. Tobey delicately explores the complexities of love, loss, and hope, guided by a deep belief in music as a shared path toward meaning, purpose, and unity. He writes with the wisdom that every lesson learned deserves to be shared, as we are all on this journey together.
Sparkestra 4-5PM
Paul Thurlow Sparkestra is a trio featuring Thurlow on piano, Benham Robinson on drums, and Nancy Jephcote on electric five-string viola. They play highly original, contemporary, improvisatory music rooted in jazz, Afro-Caribbean, Balkan, Celtic, and American rock ’n’ roll.
Owen Park Beach
The Lunarchs 5-6PM
The Lunarchs is a Martha's Vineyard-based band covering a range of different music spanning the past fifty years. Original music by Williams, Giaimo, and Orr is also included in their repertoire. Becky Williams-Keyboard/Vocals, Rich Giaimo -Guitar/Vocals, Jim Orr-Bass/Vocals, Martin Cummings -Drums.
David Mintz 6-6:30PM
David Mintz was once an accomplished classical guitarist, then a Spanish-English interpreter in federal court in Manhattan for most of his working life. Since retiring and washing ashore in 2020, he has emerged as actor and singer-guitarist, performing in various venues including MV Playhouse, Built On Stilts and First Fridays festivals, and Pathways Arts. Specializing in the Great American Songbook — popular songs and jazz standards of the early to middle 20th century — his simple and direct approach emphasizes the elegance and beauty of the compositions.
The Roundabouts 6:30-7:30PM
Just some locals having fun! Classic rock and Americana performed with loving care. Side effects may include a hip shaking good time, catchy ear worms, and tapping foot syndrome. Leandra Seward on vocals, Cheryl Lowe on Bass, Chuck Downing on drums and vocals, Erik and Julius Lowe on guitars and vocals.
JakeBuddy Band 8-9PM
The JakeBuddy Band is a Western MA-based funk and rock staple. The group consists of some of the most prolific players of the valley. Members include: JakeBuddy on electric guitar and lead vocals, Kade Parkin on drums, Rob Fontana on keys, Zach Gregory on bass guitar, and Tobey Sol LaRoche on percussion and backing vocals.
Their cover material repertoire mainly lives in the 70's-80's, bringing some of the underplayed hits back to life with a heavy dose of improvisation and tight grooves. Think Curtis Mayfield, Talking Heads, Steely Dan, Clapton, and more!
Silent DJ Party w/ PathwaysARTS 9-11:00PM
Grab a set of light-up wireless headphones and join the dance party on the beach! Three diverse DJs spin over the airwaves to the entire beach and park - listen to whichever you choose, red, green or blue! Produced in collaboration with PathwaysARTS.
