Folkfaces Fest 10
2026-10-01 17:00 - 2026-10-04 21:00 (America/New_York) | Cherry Hill Campground, Cherry Hill Campground
Folkfaces Fest 10
October 1st-4th 2026
Cherry Hill Campground Darien Center, NY
4 days of music, camping, workshops, vendors, and more!
Folkfaces Fest 10 lineup is here! Can’t believe it’s been TEN YEARS! Some old favorites return! Lots of new faces joining us for the first time! We’ve got some truly incredible talent coming to the festival grounds this year! We’re bringing it back and re-doing all of our silly themes of the past. Tickets on sale now! Secure your tickets & camping! Let’s all celebrate 10 years of roots music, community, art, camping and togetherness! Who are you most excited to see? Please share!
Lineup:
Folkfaces x2
Jerron Paxton
Amythyst Kiah
Wayne Hancock
Pete Bernhard (of the Devil Makes 3)
Artist at large: Eddie Barbash
Cedric Watson
Jackson & the Janks
Golden Shoals
Whiskey Moon Face
Jason Dea West
Bad Penny Pleasure Makers
Dirty Laundry
Bosko Baker
Slyboots Circus
Ellen Peironi & the Encyclopedia of Soul
The Rollin’ Rust
Family Funktion Sitar Jams
The Brass Machine
Captain Tom & the Hooligans
Turkey Blaster Omega
Rendezvous des Amis
Average Joey
Calya & the Coydogs
Helen & Paul
M.K. Nostalgia
Flower City Square Dance with Dan Lynch, Clara R & Friends
Songwriters circle:
Brody Schenk, Sweet Bean Selene, Brock Saltsman, Tommy Lumberjack
Dates: October 1st-4th 2026
Location: Cherry Hill Campground, 1514 Sumner Road, Darien Center, NY
Tickets:
https://theticketing.co/e/folkfacesfest10
Camping sold separately:
Cherryhillcamp.com or call Gretchen at (585) 813-5099
Vendors:
Contact Candace at Clain117@yahoo.com & put “Folkfaces Fest vendor” in the subject line.
Theme:
“Way Back When” & All the themes again!
A celebration of new & old, Silver & Gold!
More:
Yoga, Raffles, Mycology foray, workshops with artists, costume contest, kids area, paint wall, square dance, art installations, bonfires, volleyball, tether ball and horseshoe pits, yard games, hiking trails and more!
We couldn’t do it without the help of our generous sponsors:
Sportsmens Americana Music Foundation
Jack Rabbit
Caffe Aroma/Amys Place
The Family Hoedown
Buffalo Friends of Folk Music
Old World Warblers
Paul Fancher
Rigidized Metals
Shianne Waxing Studio
The Big Easy in Buffalo
42 North Brewing Company
Allentown Music
Slyboots School of Music, Dance & Art
FLXCC/Terrapin Depot
Art by Joeski
Nietzsches
Tupelo Honey Spa
Bop Shop Records
Bernunzio’s Uptown Music
ANITHS
The Fretted Buffalo
House of Charm
Joanie Conte
Hans Nielson
Libby Printing
Poster by Art by JoeSki
Description:
Folkfaces Fest is a living growing grassroots style music festival thrown by Tyler Westcott & his band Folkfaces. The fest is rapidly approaching its 10th year! This year the festival date is set for October 1st-4th. The festival takes place at Cherry Hill Campground in Darien Center, NY (40 minutes from Buffalo, about an hour from Rochester). Located directly across the road from Six Flags Darien Lake Amusement Park.
About Cherry Hill Campground:
This well manicured campground has 50 campsites scattered throughout its 63 acres. Each with their own picnic table and fire ring. A few unfurnished barebones cabins. A bathhouse with 6 flush toilets and two showers, coin operated laundry and vending machines. There are numerous spigots with potable water spread throughout the festival grounds. A camp store with all your camping supply needs, snacks, drinks and more. Located directly across the road from Six Flags Darien Lake Amusement Park. Which creates a unique backdrop for incredible sunsets with a rollercoaster skyline!
Stages:
The festival has three areas for performances: The Greystone Stage (main stage), The Gage Stage (side woods stage), and the Slyboots Tent (a large circus tent for performance, workshops, activities and more).
Artists village & food vendors:
We host food vendors of all varieties. We try our best to have a range of healthy options as well as standard fair fare. We include many art and craft vendors. We are always seeking more vendors to add to our food court and artist village. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks as well.
Other activities:
It’s a theme party! (Past themes include sci-fi, denim, hot dogs). Costumes, festive attire and decorations encouraged. We host a yearly film fest, midnight movies, square dance, costume contest, raffles, art installations, a paint wall, mycology foray, & workshops with artists (past workshops have included swing dancing, zydeco dancing, songwriting, singing saw, harmonica, guitar, bass, fiddle, banjo, spoons, washboard, novelty instruments, New York State fiddle tunes). There’s also a volleyball net, tetherball, horseshoe pits as well as hiking trails.
Musicians:
At Folkfaces Fest we curate unique national and regional acts mostly of the roots music or world music variety. Over the last half a decade we have hosted many notable performers including Grammy award winning co-founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops Dom Flemons “the American Songster”, Pete Bernhard of the Devil Makes Three, the father of modern Bluegrass Tony Trischka, Cello Goblin Rushad Eggleston, Canadian Oldtime pickers Lonesome Ace Stringband, songwriter & banjoist Meredith Moon, champion fiddler & ragtime banjoist Aaron Jonah Lewis, Viral YouTube sensation Abby the Spoon Lady, folk music hero Bruce Molsky, Psychedelic prog rockers Consider the Source, ragtime blues guitarist Andy Cohen, Kentucky Colonel and front man of the Legendary Shack Shakers -JD Wilkes, New Orleans own Sally Babys Silver Dollars, Texas based dirty old one man band: Scott H. Biram, Nashville based slide guitarist and songwriter Cristina Vane, African drum and dance troupe Slyboots Circus, Siberian Surf Rockers the Red Elvises, Innovative folk duo Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton, freak folk legend Baby Gramps, New Orleans tenor banjoist Hunter Burgamy, Australian folk singer Archer, Ashevilles’ The Resonant Rogues, Alabamas own Steel City Jug Slammers, Boston area Trad Jazz outfit Annie & the Furtrappers, many many others…
We have built a beautiful community over the years and we hope you will join us this year and see what Folkfaces Fest is all about!
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Folkfaces Fest 10October 1st-4th 2026Cherry Hill Campground Darien Center, NY
4 days of music, camping, workshops, vendors, and more!
Folkfaces Fest 10 lineup is here! Can’t believe it’s been TEN YEARS! Some old favorites return! Lots of new faces joining us for the first time! We’ve got some truly incredible talent coming to the festival grounds this year! We’re bringing it back and re-doing all of our silly themes of the past. Tickets on sale now! Secure your tickets & camping! Let’s all celebrate 10 years of roots music, community, art, camping and togetherness! Who are you most excited to see? Please share!
Lineup:
Folkfaces x2Jerron Paxton Amythyst Kiah Wayne HancockPete Bernhard (of the Devil Makes 3)Artist at large: Eddie BarbashCedric Watson Jackson & the Janks Golden Shoals Whiskey Moon FaceJason Dea West Bad Penny Pleasure Makers Dirty LaundryBosko Baker Slyboots CircusEllen Peironi & the Encyclopedia of SoulThe Rollin’ Rust Family Funktion Sitar Jams The Brass Machine Captain Tom & the HooligansTurkey Blaster OmegaRendezvous des AmisAverage Joey Calya & the CoydogsHelen & Paul M.K. Nostalgia Flower City Square Dance with Dan Lynch, Clara R & Friends
Songwriters circle:Brody Schenk, Sweet Bean Selene, Brock Saltsman, Tommy Lumberjack
Dates: October 1st-4th 2026
Location: Cherry Hill Campground, 1514 Sumner Road, Darien Center, NY
Tickets:https://theticketing.co/e/folkfacesfest10
Camping sold separately: Cherryhillcamp.com or call Gretchen at (585) 813-5099
Vendors:Contact Candace at Clain117@yahoo.com & put “Folkfaces Fest vendor” in the subject line.
Theme: “Way Back When” & All the themes again!A celebration of new & old, Silver & Gold!
More:Yoga, Raffles, Mycology foray, workshops with artists, costume contest, kids area, paint wall, square dance, art installations, bonfires, volleyball, tether ball and horseshoe pits, yard games, hiking trails and more!
We couldn’t do it without the help of our generous sponsors:
Sportsmens Americana Music Foundation Jack RabbitCaffe Aroma/Amys Place The Family Hoedown Buffalo Friends of Folk Music Old World WarblersPaul Fancher Rigidized MetalsShianne Waxing Studio The Big Easy in Buffalo
42 North Brewing Company Allentown Music Slyboots School of Music, Dance & Art FLXCC/Terrapin DepotArt by JoeskiNietzschesTupelo Honey SpaBop Shop RecordsBernunzio’s Uptown MusicANITHSThe Fretted BuffaloHouse of CharmJoanie ConteHans NielsonLibby Printing
Poster by Art by JoeSki
Description:
Folkfaces Fest is a living growing grassroots style music festival thrown by Tyler Westcott & his band Folkfaces. The fest is rapidly approaching its 10th year! This year the festival date is set for October 1st-4th. The festival takes place at Cherry Hill Campground in Darien Center, NY (40 minutes from Buffalo, about an hour from Rochester). Located directly across the road from Six Flags Darien Lake Amusement Park.
About Cherry Hill Campground:This well manicured campground has 50 campsites scattered throughout its 63 acres. Each with their own picnic table and fire ring. A few unfurnished barebones cabins. A bathhouse with 6 flush toilets and two showers, coin operated laundry and vending machines. There are numerous spigots with potable water spread throughout the festival grounds. A camp store with all your camping supply needs, snacks, drinks and more. Located directly across the road from Six Flags Darien Lake Amusement Park. Which creates a unique backdrop for incredible sunsets with a rollercoaster skyline!
Stages:The festival has three areas for performances: The Greystone Stage (main stage), The Gage Stage (side woods stage), and the Slyboots Tent (a large circus tent for performance, workshops, activities and more).
Artists village & food vendors:We host food vendors of all varieties. We try our best to have a range of healthy options as well as standard fair fare. We include many art and craft vendors. We are always seeking more vendors to add to our food court and artist village. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks as well.
Other activities:It’s a theme party! (Past themes include sci-fi, denim, hot dogs). Costumes, festive attire and decorations encouraged. We host a yearly film fest, midnight movies, square dance, costume contest, raffles, art installations, a paint wall, mycology foray, & workshops with artists (past workshops have included swing dancing, zydeco dancing, songwriting, singing saw, harmonica, guitar, bass, fiddle, banjo, spoons, washboard, novelty instruments, New York State fiddle tunes). There’s also a volleyball net, tetherball, horseshoe pits as well as hiking trails.
Musicians:At Folkfaces Fest we curate unique national and regional acts mostly of the roots music or world music variety. Over the last half a decade we have hosted many notable performers including Grammy award winning co-founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops Dom Flemons “the American Songster”, Pete Bernhard of the Devil Makes Three, the father of modern Bluegrass Tony Trischka, Cello Goblin Rushad Eggleston, Canadian Oldtime pickers Lonesome Ace Stringband, songwriter & banjoist Meredith Moon, champion fiddler & ragtime banjoist Aaron Jonah Lewis, Viral YouTube sensation Abby the Spoon Lady, folk music hero Bruce Molsky, Psychedelic prog rockers Consider the Source, ragtime blues guitarist Andy Cohen, Kentucky Colonel and front man of the Legendary Shack Shakers -JD Wilkes, New Orleans own Sally Babys Silver Dollars, Texas based dirty old one man band: Scott H. Biram, Nashville based slide guitarist and songwriter Cristina Vane, African drum and dance troupe Slyboots Circus, Siberian Surf Rockers the Red Elvises, Innovative folk duo Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton, freak folk legend Baby Gramps, New Orleans tenor banjoist Hunter Burgamy, Australian folk singer Archer, Ashevilles’ The Resonant Rogues, Alabamas own Steel City Jug Slammers, Boston area Trad Jazz outfit Annie & the Furtrappers, many many others…
We have built a beautiful community over the years and we hope you will join us this year and see what Folkfaces Fest is all about!

AEG PRESENTS OLE 60: OFF THE GRID TOUR
2026-10-03 | Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B, 901 Furhmann Blvd, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
BUFFALO SPEAKS this 716 Day.
Pile into Iron Works Thursday evening July 16th for a spoken word show unlike anything Buffalo has seen. Some of Buffalo’s most experienced poets and performers will be pulling out all the stops with feature performances that include projection, music, light, and sound.
For the first time, this curated veteran line up is presenting new individual work and collaborations to create a united show, rather than seven separate features.
Tickets:
Pre-Sale –
Door –
VIP – (limited to 25, VIPs receive a meet ‘n’ greet with the artists, balcony access, and a merch package with signed books, prints, and more from the artists)
4-Pack – 0 (Grab your crew and hit the show together)
Prices listed include all taxes & fees.
FEATURED PERFORMERS:
Brandon Williamson: Williamson is the creator of the Pure Ink Poetry Slam, and Buffalo’s Slam Master. He has performed nationally and internationally for the last two decades, representing Buffalo on the national level six times.
Robin Lee Jordan: Jordan is a teacher, poet, writer, multi interdisciplinary artist, event organizer, & zinemaker who values youth empowerment; creating accessible platforms for people to share their work & ideas; activating artists in service of their communities; artistic spontaneity; and creating encouraging spaces. Receiving an MFA in Poetry from Oregon State University, Robin has produced many zines, and published multiple chapbooks of poetry.
Deia Elwadi: Elwadi’s poetry is a reflection of her internal dialogue, a testament to the human experience in all it’s messy glory. She’s been featured on WBFO’s What’s Next, the Pure Ink Poetry Tapings, and at the Buffalo AKG, among many others. She regularly tours her poetry across the country, recently returning from a stint in Atlanta, GA.
Ten Thousand: Marquis “Ten Thousand” Burton is a spoken word poet, educator, and curator. Working with Shea’s Performing Arts, C.A.O, Say Yes Buffalo, he has taught young writers to discover their voice through poetry while celebrating their stories for more than a decade. He has represented Buffalo in National Poetry Slams for a decade and was the official team coach for three years. He was also the curator of poetry talent for the Music is Art festival for six years.
Justin Karcher: Karcher is a Best of the Net- and Pushcart-nominated poet and playwright born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He is the author of several books, including Tailgating at the Gates of Hell (Ghost City Press, 2015). Recent playwriting credits include The Birth of Santa (American Repertory Theater of WNY) and “The Trick is to Spill Your Guts Faster Than the Snow Falls” (Alleyway Theater).
Megan Kemple: Kemple is a multidisciplinary writer, performer, & teaching artist. In 2025, her latest chapbook A Heretic Without a Home was released through Arcana Press, and two of her short plays, “Tough Love” and “Where There’s a Will” were produced as part of the Chain Theatre’s One Act Festivals Off-Broadway. As a slam poet she placed 3rd in the Rookie Slam at the National Poetry Slam 2017, and 3rd in the NUPIC Slam at NPS 2018, where her team placed in the top 10.
Ben Brindise: Brindise is a writer living and working in Buffalo, NY. His poetry has appeared in places such as The Buffalo News, Buffalo Spree, the My Next Heart: New Buffalo Poetry anthology, and Just Buffalo Literary Center’s Poem of the Week. He is the co-creator of the Caffe Aroma Poetry Night Open Mic and has represented Buffalo, NY at the national level four times. His debut chapbook, ROTTEN KID, was archived at Poets House in NYC in 2017.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
Doors 6pm
From 6pm-7pm: Grab a seat, grab a drink or food from the full service kitchen & bar, and get the energy up with our DJ. VIP meet ‘n’ greet for VIP ticket holders.
Show: 7pm – 9pm with intermission
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🚐✨WANDERLUST✨🚐
Friends & neighbors I’m soooo very excited to finally share the cover art & announce the release date of my album “Wanderlust”!
The whole dang album drops September 16th 2026! I’ll be doing three album release concerts! I’ll have some great musicians performing with me too! Please spread the word! I hope you can make it!
9/25 Sportsmens Tavern – Buffalo, NY
9/26 Local Sound Collaborative – Rochester, NY
9/27 Hollerhorn Distilling – Naples, NY
The incredible cover art is an original painting by my dear friend Bobby DiTrani. It’s depicts many of the lyrics of the songs!
I’ve been working on this album for the last couple years! It was recorded it with Aaron Lipp at Temple Cabin Studios in Naples, NY! Aaron plays all over it and it features lots of other special guests including Ric Robertson, Elton Hough, Tim Clarke, John Troy, Brendan Gosson & Doug Henrie. Mixed & mastered by the incredible Justin Rose.
So excited to share these songs with you. It’s some of my finest work to date. Can’t wait to finally have it out and about and in your ears!

Tab Benoit w. Ghalia Volt "Soul of the Swamp Tour" - The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
2026-10-15 20:00 - 23:00 | Town Ballroom, Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Tab Benoit w. Ghalia Volt “Soul of the Swamp Tour”
The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA Series
Thursday October 15
Town Ballroom
Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
Ages 12+, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent
Government Issued ID Required
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PRESALE 3/25 10am – 3/26 11pm
PRESALE CODE: BigEasy20
General Onsale 3/27 10am
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/95843368/tab-benoit-with-ghalia-volt-buffalo-town-ballroom-buffalony
“Tab rarely plays the same show twice and eschews a standard setlist. He treats his shows like he treats his songs. He stretches things out and totally jams out making every night and half the time every song a bit different which adds to the entertainment and uniqueness of every night he plays.” – Splice Magazine
Tab Benoit is a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues, acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way, as well as 5 Blues Music Awards, including BB King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. He has recorded and/or performed with Junior Wells, George Porter Jr, Dr. John, Willie Nelson, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Billy Joe Shaver, Maria Muldaur, James Cotton, Cyril Neville, Kenny Aronoff, Allen Toussaint, Kim Wilson, Jimmy Thackery, Charlie Musslewhite, Kenny Neal, Chris Layton, Ivan Neville, Jimmy Hall, Jim Lauderdale, Anders Osborne, and Alvin Youngblood Hart to name a few. Tab recently released his first album in 13 years, “I Hear Thunder”.
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ghalia Volt is a Belgian-born blues-rock singer, guitarist, drummer, and songwrite whose dynamic, gritty music blends roots, hill country blues, garage, and rock ‘n roll influences. After cutting her teeth as a street performer in Eurpose and immersing herself in American roots music, Volt has released five acclaimed albums – including Shout Sister Shout!, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. Her highly anticipated new record, Burn the House Down, is set for release on May 15, 2026, showcasing her raw energy and expansive musical vision as she continues to define her place in modern blues and roots rock. Whether performing solo or with a full band, she delivers high-energy, trance-driven sets that connect across generations and genres – blues & roots-based music that’s physical, loud, and built for the live stage.
Since 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low cost live performance, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians, students, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students, dozens of local bands, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture. The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature, Erie County, Goldfarb Financial, Erie County Legislator Michael Kooshoian, Buffalo.FM, Dick & Jenny’s, National Fuel Gas Co., and Town Ballroom.
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Tab Benoit w. Ghalia Volt “Soul of the Swamp Tour”The Big Easy in Buffalo NOLA SeriesThursday October 15Town BallroomDoors 7pm, Show 8pmAges 12+, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parentGovernment Issued ID Required$35 – $65PRESALE 3/25 10am – 3/26 11pmPRESALE CODE: BigEasy20General Onsale 3/27 10amhttps://www.etix.com/ticket/p/95843368/tab-benoit-with-ghalia-volt-buffalo-town-ballroom-buffalony
“Tab rarely plays the same show twice and eschews a standard setlist. He treats his shows like he treats his songs. He stretches things out and totally jams out making every night and half the time every song a bit different which adds to the entertainment and uniqueness of every night he plays.” – Splice Magazine
Tab Benoit is a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues, acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way, as well as 5 Blues Music Awards, including BB King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. He has recorded and/or performed with Junior Wells, George Porter Jr, Dr. John, Willie Nelson, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Billy Joe Shaver, Maria Muldaur, James Cotton, Cyril Neville, Kenny Aronoff, Allen Toussaint, Kim Wilson, Jimmy Thackery, Charlie Musslewhite, Kenny Neal, Chris Layton, Ivan Neville, Jimmy Hall, Jim Lauderdale, Anders Osborne, and Alvin Youngblood Hart to name a few. Tab recently released his first album in 13 years, “I Hear Thunder”.
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ghalia Volt is a Belgian-born blues-rock singer, guitarist, drummer, and songwrite whose dynamic, gritty music blends roots, hill country blues, garage, and rock ‘n roll influences. After cutting her teeth as a street performer in Eurpose and immersing herself in American roots music, Volt has released five acclaimed albums – including Shout Sister Shout!, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. Her highly anticipated new record, Burn the House Down, is set for release on May 15, 2026, showcasing her raw energy and expansive musical vision as she continues to define her place in modern blues and roots rock. Whether performing solo or with a full band, she delivers high-energy, trance-driven sets that connect across generations and genres – blues & roots-based music that’s physical, loud, and built for the live stage.
Since 2007 The Big Easy in Buffalo has brought New Orleans and Louisiana music and culture to the Western New York region several times a year for free and low cost live performance, as well as music education and mentoring for local musicians, students, and the community. Through The Big Easy in Buffalo thousands of students, dozens of local bands, and countless audience members in Western New York have been exposed to this unique American culture. The Big Easy in Buffalo is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature, Erie County, Goldfarb Financial, Erie County Legislator Michael Kooshoian, Buffalo.FM, Dick & Jenny’s, National Fuel Gas Co., and Town Ballroom.
