The Afternooners
9:30 - 10p
The Afternooners are an alternative/jam band from Chattanooga, Tennessee, blending funk, jazz, reggae, rock, and blues into their eclectic, improvisational performances. Since 2017, they've toured the Southeast, headlining Riverfront Nights, playing the Riverbend Music Festival and ATH Fest, and opening for acts like Cherub, Dopapod, and Chalk Dinosaur. They've also performed alongside Jojo Hermann of Widespread Panic. The band features Bryce Cronan(Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Ben Stephens (Keys), Blake Harmon (Drums), Brett Tallent (Bass Guitar), and Bryan Martin (Lead Guitar).
Ari Silver
1-2pm
Ari Silver’s music is a fusion of tradition with modern storytelling creating a sound that is both timeless and innovative.
5-6pm
The Dragtones are a no-holds-barred blast of raw psychobilly and rock 'n' roll mayhem, fronted by the relentless Erik Anders — a DC native whose roots run deep in the blues and rockabilly underground. Cutting his teeth alongside Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and launching into the early ‘90s with cult-favorite The Gokatz USA, Erik quickly made noise with the gritty underground hit “It Ain’t Easy Bein’ Greasy.”
After igniting the scene with The Dragtones, Erik connected with Sun Records legend Billy Lee Riley, spawning a globally recognized tribute and cementing the band's place in rockabilly history. With blistering live energy captured on Live from Lockjaw and two powerhouse albums (Gambler’s Grave and Blood, Guts and Rock and Roll), the Dragtones toured hard for over a decade.
Now based in Hampton Roads, the band is back with fire — unleashing the explosive 12" single "Memphis In The Dark” and prepping a long-awaited full-length album set for 2025.
Joined by Logan Francis on bass and Doug Francis on drums, The Dragtones are LOUD. FAST. UNFORGETTABLE. Always pro, always rock and roll.
