Gates open at 12 PM (Noon) Friday, June 20th, 2025
Estival Festival 2024 lineup below.
Please Note: All names/bands and days/times are subject to change.
Friday, June 21st, 2024
Deep Fried and Dipped in Honey
Deep Fried and Dipped in Honey hails from the rolling hills of Jamestown, NY. A connoisseur of music from yesteryear, this fun-time, old-time group brings you some of the best hits of the past century, with a fresh contemporary twist.
Harmonica Lewinski
We are Harmonica Lewinski, a rock n roll band from Rockin’ Rochester NY. For the last decade, we’ve been blasting out all-original music and have self-released several albums on vinyl and cassette.
Harmonica Lewinski’s sound has been described as swampy surf, greasy garage, dirty disco, and party punk.
Folkfaces
Folkfaces is New York state based roots music quartet. Folkfaces play a mix of original and traditional music. The group takes its influence from weird old american music. An energetic variety show and traveling music review. Exploring a wide range of genres including country blues, traditional jazz, rock and roll, honky tonk, western swing, bluegrass and oldtime, jugband music and more.
Tsavo Highway
Tsavo Highway is a dynamic rock/jam band that calls Western New York their musical home. Led by the soulful vocals of Emily Scripps, the band brings a humble yet electrifying presence to the stage, drawing from musical influences such as; Tedeschi Trucks Band, Ripe, Goose, Grateful Dead, and Melt. The mesmerizing guitar talents of Christian Dobosiewicz and Peter Kern, along with the solid rhythm foundation provided by Brian Calisto on the bass and Brian McMahon on drums, create an unforgettable sonic experience.
Diggin Roots
Hailing from the Buffalo/Western New York area, Diggin’ Roots Band was formed in the summer of 2013 by a group of friends who share a passion for the roots of American music. The band draws from a variety of musical influences such as blues, jazz, rock, bluegrass, and folk music with a hint of “Jam Band” mixed in for good measure.
Music is something most everyone has in common. It’s a way we can connect to one another and music is unifying and familiar. The sound of music can be therapeutic as well as healing while brightening a person’s day and enhancing their mood. The band shares a common belief that music is medicine and has the power to inspire and heal.
Dirty Blanket
Dirty Blanket have toured the American Northeast, making names for themselves on festival circuits and in cities like New York, DC, Baltimore, Burlington, and beyond. To date, they’ve shared stages with some of the highest profile names in bluegrass including Billy Strings, The Del McCoury Band, The Infamous String Dusters, Jeff Austin Band, Kitchen Dwellers and more.
The seeds of Dirty Blanket were planted in 2013 at the meeting of guitarist Max Flansburg and singer/songwriter Kevin O’Leary. Combining an array of influence with a passion for creating original music, the two began playing as an acoustic duo, utilizing what free time their other musical projects allowed to share their latest material with audiences across Upstate NY. Over the following years, regional musicians Richie Colf and Joel Fedkiw, along with some of the best upright bassists in the NY region, rounded out the band lineup as the 5-piece, fast-paced, alternative improvisational bluegrass band they are today.
Count Blastula
It’s been well over 15 years in the making and now Count Blastula has landed on a killer lineup that is really turning up the heat.
Are we funky? Groovy? ROCKING? Irresistible? You be the judge…
Thoughtfully well-written and well-executed originals and covers combined with a dose of magic that propels the group into serious JAMMING territory.
Our band members — who have each played in a wide array of projects including opening for both national and international touring acts — all bring their unique energy, sound, and vibe to the band making every show a one-of-a-kind celebration of groovy funky jamming dance-y goodness.
Flying Object
Late Night in The Grove –
Flying Object is song based, lyric driven, electrified psychedelic rock ‘n’ roll from brothers Matt and Chris O’Brian (GPGDS/THUNDER BODY), Max Flansburg (Dirty Blanket), Mike Martinez, and a revolving cast of superstar guest flyers. No two shows are alike with the simultaneously fluid and fully formed Flying Object.
Saturday, June 22nd, 2024
PA Line
Inspired by grassroots, infused with soul, and born from the indie scene. The sound of PA Line strives to prove that in the current musical world of repetition and catchy leads, music can still hit you in the heart. By combining dedication and raw talent, Trever Stribing (lead vocal/guitar/percussion), Lucas Honig (Vocal/Bass), Griffin Brady (Vocal/Special Percussion) and Pete Caroccio (Electric Violin/Electric Mandolin/Vocals) they have made a unique brand of alternative-folk music, described as True-Grit
Knorrwood
Knorrwood is an experimental folk-rock duo featuring brothers Wes Knorr and Joey Knorr. Their magical kinship built upon rock n’ roll roots is heavily adorned by ethnic music, cinematic soundscapes, and epic rock ballads. Paired with open guitar tunings, synthesizers, and the theremin they continually explore uncharted musical territory while entertaining audiences with their truly unique and original sound.
Knorrwood has had the pleasure of sharing stages with national headliners including Leftover Salmon, Railroad Earth, Dopapod, Cabinet, Ana Popovic, Consider the Source, Victor Wainwright, and Kitchen Dwellers.
Sim Redmond Band
Since their inception over 10 years ago, the Sim Redmond Band has been steadily on the rise, forging new ground in roots music. Traveling around the globe, playing with the likes of moe., the Neville Brothers, the Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, and Habib Koite, in some of the most beautiful venues in the U.S. and Japan, the world has taken notice. With 6 tours of Japan under their belt, SRB’s unique blend of roots-rock, Afro-Carribean, and reggae music continues to spread like wild fire.
They are based in Ithaca, NY but their magnetic pole is Africa, particularly the sounds eminating from West & South Africa. This magnetic pole has served as a pivot for the Sim Redmond Band to spring into straight rock grooves and pumping reggae. The vocal teamwork of Sim Redmond, Jen Middaugh, and Nate Silas Richardson creates some of the richest harmonies you’ll ever hear.
Public Water Supply
Public Water Supply is Rochester, New York’s premier Alt. Rock/Indie Americana act. PWS consists of five university-trained musicians, blending distinctive songwriting, spectacular vocals, and incredible instrumentalists. The band members include: Iggy Marino, frontman; Karis Gregory, Jr., lead guitar; Alex Brophy, team captain and bass; and Spencer Kornrich, bus driver and drums; all masters of their craft! The band has been seen on Fox Rochester, WXXI Connections, WROC songs from Studio B with Dan Gross, and has performed in the Rochester Lilac Festival. The group has boogied their way across the Northeast, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and New England states. Public Water Supply has sold out venues like Iron Smoke Distillery, Three Heads Brewery, and Buffalo’s Jackrabbit. PWS will pack a punch in the year 2023, with their debut album and expanded empire.
Miller and the Other Sinners
Miller and The Other Sinners is a nationally touring Southern Soul band from Buffalo, NY, bringing a blend of gut bucket delta grit, Memphis soul, gospel spirit, and funky rhythm and blues. Since August 2015, they have performed over 700 shows across 21 states and Canada from house parties to festivals. They have an unforgettable show filled with infectious grooves and tremendous musicianship all supporting well-written songs that really connect.
St. Vith
St. Vith is an eclectic indie rock band based in the Finger Lakes region in New York. Comprised of members Oliver Burdo, Kyle Ingersoll, Quintin Olix and Jordan Seager. The group creates original psychedelic indie rock music by drawing from a diverse array of influences including Wilco, Radiohead and Animal Collective. The quartet combines performance elements ranging from acoustic instruments to synthetic electronica sounds. Relentless local touring and recording have led to the group sharing a stage with members of Dave Matthews Band, Trey Anastasio Band, Jerry Garcia Band and many talented artists such as Matisyahu, Dan Akroyd, and Consider The Source.
High Pines
HIGH PINES IS A NEW YORK BASED ALTERNATIVE FUNK BAND BEST KNOWN FOR EXPANSIVE DYNAMICS, VERSATILITY, CAPTiVATING VOCALS, TECHNICAL FILLS, AND AMBIENT SPACE.
With no one show being the same as the next, High Pines delivers a unique improvisational sound through their original music. Playing throughout the states of New York and Pennsylvania since 2020, our audience has quickly grown with the help of our new found fans and our good friends at Evil Bubble Productions.
“Music to groove to” as we like to say, though that’s quite a vague statement, its the best way we’ve found to describe what we do. The only thing left to do is point you towards our debut album One Sweet World and our EP, Pandemic EP and encourage you to use a good pair of headphones!
Sunday, June 23rd, 2024
Richie and Rosie
Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton grew up a 150 miles and few decades apart. While both were raised by professional cellist, Richie started playing banjo at 14 and Rosie began classical piano lessons at eight, eventually moving to classical viola as a teen. Both shared incredibly unique, musically-immersed childhoods: Richie’s family founded the iconic GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance (which he is now President of) and by her junior year of high school, Rosie was playing fiddle and touring with folk rock band The Mammals. During that time, the two were introduced at Saratoga Springs’ Flurry festival — a meeting that would spark a fated friendship and unique musical bond.
The Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters
The Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters are a down-home group that provides upbeat and high-energy original music and covers that you’ll love from the 1930s to now. They love being the soundtrack to your evening of dancing and fun all around the Finger Lakes and beyond!
They’ve played the Lilac Festival, Corn Hill Festival, Ontario Beach Concert Series as well as festivals throught the region. You’ve heard them on WROC’s Live From Studio B with Dan Gross, WGMCJazz 90.1, WRUR’s Open Tuning with Scott Regan and more!
The Honey Smugglers
The Honey Smugglers are a Rochester-based folk-rock band that plays music for and from the heart. Their unique blend of thoughtful and catchy songwriting, dazzling instrumentation, and powerful vocals, coupled with the thrill of their live performances, has garnished a dedicated and loving fan base in the Western New York music scene. Although the band plays instruments that are typically linked to the sounds of bluegrass, Frank de Blase of Rochester’s City Newspaper says, “Don’t let the instrumentation make up your mind for you. There are simply too many sub-genres to list here. The Honey Smugglers are bottled joy. Crack one open.”
The Son Henry Band
Son Henry is an award-winning singer/songwriter and lap steel guitarist based in New York State. If Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, and Robert Johnson met in a bar and decided to have a monster jam, you’d get a sound like Son Henry’s. His raw yet melodic storytelling style reflects his love of Roots, Blues, and Vintage Country music. Son sings and performs covers and original material on the guitar, lap steel, dobro, and slide guitar as either a solo artist or as a lead in bands with long-term collaborators in the UK, US, and Eastern Europe.
Over his 30-year career, his style has evolved from pure Blues to Country Blues, to a more nuanced combination of Roots, Blues, and Americana. He has received two British Blues Awards, released four albums, and has played in multiple venues and festivals across the US and Europe.