We are thrilled to announce the return of the MAC Summer Music Series, brought to you by the Morgan Arts Council!
Join us for an exciting lineup of free concerts all summer long. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, these concerts are open to the public. Take a look at the incredible lineup below. We’re excited to share the joy of music with you!
Friday Night Concerts on the
Charlotte’s Cafe Garden Stage
at the Ice House
2nd & 4th Friday from June to August
Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the music begins at 7:00 PM
Due to serving alcohol at this event, WVABCA requires us to check an I.D. from everyone planning to drink.
June 12, 2026 – Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression bring a dynamic mix of funk and soul, led by powerhouse vocalist Joslyn Hampton. Backed by a seasoned band and roots tied to legends like Buddy Guy, they’re a festival favorite with a growing national presence.
Food by Hicksville BBQ
June 26, 2026 – Ramona and the Holy Smokes
Based in Central Virginia with roots in South Texas, Ramona and the Holy Smokes bring a fresh take on honky tonk. Fronted by Ramona Martinez, their sound blends powerful, emotive vocals with classic country influences, earning comparisons to Patsy Cline while pushing genre boundaries.
Food by Creekside Provisions + Supplies
July 10, 2026 – Proverbs Rootz
Proverbs is a positive, unique, rootz reggae band utilizing strong lyrical content and musical expression to uplift Rasta Livity. Specializing in socially conscious roots, the band endeavors to promote Ancient Wisdom through the art of music, thereby spreading the spiritual message of JAH RAS TAFARI through word, power, and sound. Proverbs Reggae Band offers fans and true music connoisseurs of all socioeconomic and racial backgrounds a brand of MUSICAL POETRY, ROOTZ RASTA STYLE.
Food by Hicksville BBQ
July 24, 2026 – Rusted Blue
Fronted by Berkeley Springs’ own Michael Gregg, Rusted Blue is a five-piece band blending blues, classic rock, and ’90s alternative with original songs. They bring energy, talent, and a love of live music to every performance.
Food by Creekside Provisions + Supplies
August 14, 2026 – Dawn Drake & ZapOte
Dawn Drake & ZapOte is a high-energy female ensemble mixing Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms with pop and funk. Their original music celebrates love, justice, and community—guaranteed to get you moving!
Food by Creekside Provisions + Supplies
August 28, 2026 – Jessie Milnes Band
Hailing from Randolph County, WV, the Jesse Milnes Band is a five-piece Honky Tonk band with fiddle, drums, bass, and guitars. Their sound is classic Country mixed with Old-Time Appalachian music and just a little rock and roll.
Food by Hicksville BBQ
Saturday Concerts in the Park has been a program of the Morgan Arts Council in Berkeley Springs State Park since 1987. Concerts start at 5:30 PM. The concert series begins on the Saturday after July 4 and continues until August.
July 4, 2026 – The Nighthawks
The Nighthawks have been delivering gritty, genre-bending American roots music since 1974. Led by harmonica master Mark Werner, the band mixes blues, rock, soul, and rockabilly into a powerhouse sound. They remain one of the top-rated bands in the U.S. and beyond.
July 11, 2026 – The Weber Brothers
Between their renowned musical ability, high-energy, awe-inspiring performances, and lessons learned firsthand from rock n’ roll pioneers, a reputation as the “Baddest Band in the Land”, “heroes of this generation,” and “the future in the big shoes of the past” now precedes them. Hometown favorites, their undeniable chemistry is highlighted in a head-to-head duo performance.
July 18, 2026 – The Burnett Sisters Band
The Burnett Sisters Band is a Billboard-charting act blending old-time, bluegrass, swing, and folk into a sound that is both deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. Known for their award-winning musicianship, undeniable sibling chemistry, and dynamic live performances, The Burnett Sisters Band continues to captivate audiences on stages around the world.
July 25, 2026 – Eric Byrd Trio
2026 Washington Area Music Award Winning Best Jazz Artist/Group of the year, The Eric Byrd Trio is an internationally acclaimed jazz ambassador whose sound blends swing, bebop, gospel, and blues with energy and soul. For more than 25 years, the Maryland-based trio has performed worldwide.
August 1, 2026 – Blair Crimmins and the Hookers
Blair Crimmins & The Hookers will make a jazzbo out of you. This ain’t your great-grandfather’s ragtime, and Blair Crimmins isn’t any quaint Dixieland revivalist. While honoring his influences, Blair adds his own swinging southern panache with dashing youthful vehemence: rapid-fire lyrics and an audacious hair-tossing delivery. The sound evokes the hot jazz, ragtime, and blues of the 1920s.
August 8, 2026 – Black Cat Zydeco featuring Dwight Carrier
Dwight Carrier, popularly known as “The Black Cat,” has become one of the most exciting Zydeco accordionists of this era. He embraces both his ‘Carrier” family tradition as well as his Cajun Creole Culture. Dwight has always had a unique style that infuses his zydeco, blues, country, and R&B influences.
August 15, 2026 – Kiti Gardener & the Drifting Valentines
Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines play western swing, rockabilly, old country, and some jump blues. Their influences include music from the 1940s thru the early 60s, including almost everything that came out of The Quonset Hut and RCA Studio B in Nashville, Sun Records in Memphis, and Bakersfield.
August 22, 2026 – Rick Reaves Jazz Orchestra
Rick Reaves Jazz brings together some of the region’s best musicians and vocalists to present a great sound, impeccable performance, and high-energy contemporary big band music. They mix authentic swing and traditional big band tunes with contemporary big band jazz. Come out and enjoy!
Thank you to our amazing sponsors!
Want to be a part of the action in the summer of 2027? Submit your band for the Friday Night series at the Ice House or the Saturday Evening series in the Berkeley Springs State Park.
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