Meet the 2025 Artists
We’ve scoured the music scene far and wide—from the streets of New York to the hills of Ireland—to bring you a lineup that’s fresh, genre-spanning, and full of discovery. Each band plays two sets on two different stages, offering a fresh experience every time. Artists camp with us all weekend, so don’t be surprised if you see them at the pool, in the dining hall, or jamming at a cabin late-night.

Jen Chapin
Singer. Storyteller. Soul-stirrer. For over two decades, Jen has been crafting what NPR calls “brilliant, soulfully poetic urban folk.” A captivating live performer, Jen blends poetic lyrics, sharp social insight, and genre-bending sound into shows that are intimate, dynamic, and deeply felt. Her work has earned praise from Newsday and Popmatters, and she’s shared stages with legends like Bruce Springsteen and Aimee Mann. With roots in New York’s rich music scene and a legacy steeped in activism, Jen’s performances don't just entertain, they resonate.

OKAN
Led by Cuban-born power duo Elizabeth Rodriguez (violin, vocals) and Magdelys Savigne (percussion, vocals), OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban roots with indie jazz, folk, and global grooves—delivering bold, beautiful songs in Spanish, Yoruba, and Spanglish. Their music pulses with stories of immigration, identity, and joy, shaped by the duo’s rich ancestry and musical mastery. Fresh off their NPR Tiny Desk debut and a tour with Rodrigo y Gabriela, OKAN’s latest album Okantomi just won a 2024 JUNO Award and landed on NPR and CBC’s best-of-the-year lists. Expect rhythm, soul, and celebration—straight from the heart.

Stephan Crump's Rosetta Trio
Led by Grammy-nominated bassist and composer Stephan Crump (of Vijay Iyer Trio), this trio—featuring guitarists Liberty Ellman and Jamie Fox—blends soulful grooves, delicate textures, and bold improvisation into a sound that’s both intimate and expansive. Called “a low-key marvel” by JazzTimes and “a string ensemble for the new century” by All About Jazz, Rosetta Trio has spent two decades creating music that’s as profound as it is playful. On Thursday night, their sound becomes the soundtrack for the sky

The Rumble
The Rumble brings the thunder straight outta New Orleans. Made up of six Grammy-nominated artists and members of the Black Masking Indian tradition, their sound is a fierce blend of funk, hip-hop, and streetwise soul layered with ancestral rhythm and spiritual pride. It’s a movement as much as a band—and when they hit the stage, they don’t just play, they proclaim.
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