2025 LINE-UP

The Mansfield Downtown Partnership is pleased to present a line-up full of talented bands performing original music for your enjoyment!

06.05 LA MANGA

Afro-Colombian Music - Oral traditions of the Caribbean Coast // New York

“Storytelling, joy, and resistance blend into this unique cultural experience.” - Lincoln Center

06.12 CARRIE ASHTON

Modern Country/Rock // Connecticut

In her 20+ years of performing, Carrie has shared the stage with Natalie Merchant, the Go-Go’s, REO Speedwagon, Antigone Rising, Van Zant, and Lucinda Williams.

06.19 THE VICES

Rock & Roll // Connecticut

This up-and-coming Hartford-based band features five UConn alumni!

06.26 BARNEY CORTEZ

Indie Rock // Philadelphia

“a stunning mix of Dylan-esque lyricism, Prince balladry, with doses of Frank Black’s Rock n’ Roll” - No Depression

07.03 COMMUNITY BLUEGRASS JAM

with Mansfield Pickers & Waldron’s Studio 88

All ages and abilities welcome to bring your own (acoustic) instruments and join in for a “pluckin’ good time!”

07.10 COPILOT

Rock-Pop // Boston

“Copilot exists in a cool sonic world somewhere between pop and soul, folk and jam band grooves.” - Boston Herald

07.17 KIND HEARTED STRANGERS

Rock & Roll // Nashville

“This is a band distilling rock ‘n’ roll through a modernized filter to brew up music with a refreshingly familiar taste.” - Salt Lake Magazine

07.24 KIMAYA DIGGS

Indie Pop // Massachusetts

“expressive, smooth vocals…she’s kind of an unstoppable force” - The Boston Globe

07.31 FUNKY DAWGZ

Funk/Jazz // Connecticut

“big, bright, brassy, and capable of bringing a unique kind of funk to almost anything they play” - Goldmine