LakeFest: Live Music
Known for her collaborations with Prince, Quincy Jones, and John Mayer, powerhouse bassist, vocalist, and songwriter NIK WEST will grace the LakeStage with her genre-defying blend of funk, rock, and soul. Also experience Canadian singer-songwriter ARIEL POSEN, heralded "a modern-day musical virtuoso" by Rolling Stone and THE GARIFUNA COLLECTIVE, whose groundbreaking performances of centuries-old musical traditions show why UNESCO has proclaimed the language, dance, and music of the Garifuna people of Central America a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity."
Friday, June 12th
Andrew Bell
5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Andrew Bell is a HCPSS music teacher and has been actively performing in the DMV for more than a decade. He has played venues and events such as the National Women’s History Museum, Phillips Collection, Brazilian Consulate, Baltimore Monument Lighting, Six Flags America, and the Baltimore Book Festival.
Ariel Posen
6:05 - 7:20 p.m.
Ariel Posen has become a well-respected guitarist since joining the Canadian roots-rockers the Bros. Landreth in 2013. Along the way, he has received standing ovations not only from his audiences but also from outlets such as Rolling Stone; Music Radar, the readers of which voted him among the top rock guitarists of 2019; and the Western Canadian Music Awards, which nominated him for Rock Artist of the Year and Recording of the Year in 2022. He currently tours as a trio and with Bros. Landreth.
Nik West
7:40 - 9:10 p.m
Nik West has been hailed by Prince as a force in modern funk, celebrated for her collaborations with Quincy Jones, and known for opening shows for Lenny Kravitz (2024), George Clinton (2019), and Joss Stone (2024).
Nik West is a powerhouse bassist, vocalist, and songwriter celebrated for her electrifying stage presence, thunderous grooves, and unmistakable look—complete with her signature mohawk shaped like a bass clef. She has carved out her own genre-defying lane by blending funk, rock, and soul.
Saturday, June 13th
Wilde Lake HS Modern Music Collective
12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
Rakish
1:25 - 2:25 p.m.
Rooted in tradition with an ear to the future, Rakish brings an infectious playfulness to their musical explorations, and near-telepathic ensemble playing from years of touring and collaboration. Strings Magazine says: “Explorative and versatile, the duo draws evident inspiration from not just the deep and wide history of Scottish and Irish Celtic composition, but also the precision-focused structures of classical chamber music and a whole array of improvisational styles.”
Dogo Du Togo
2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Traditional Togolese rhythms form the base of rising Togolese artist Massama Dogo. The songs are based on Togolese traditional rhythms with ritual melodies (voodoo melodies) festive melodies and talk about topics such as immigration and social justice. Born in Lome, Togo, Dogo played in different bands in the Togolese capital before moving to the United States and founded the DC based Afropop band Elikeh.
Chris Pierce
4:05 - 5:30 p.m.
Pierce gained global attention when he was personally invited by Neil Young to serve as special guest opener on Young’s tour. Pierce has sharing stages with B.B. King, Neil Young, Al Green, Steve Earle, Seal, Aaron Neville, Jill Scott, Allison Russell, and Blind Boys of Alabama. Recent highlights include Pierce’s rendition of “Southern Man” on Heart of Gold, a Neil Young tribute album also featuring Eddie Vedder, Brandi Carlile, Fiona Apple, and Steve Earle.
Tartan Terrors
5:50 - 7:20 p.m.
The Tartan Terrors are celebrating 30 years of bringing high-energy Celtic music to the world! With 11 albums, numerous live recordings, and thousands of live shows, this dynamic group has performed at such iconic venues as the Iridium on Broadway, Dublin Irish Festival, Loon Mountain, New Hampshire, and Good Morning America. Having performed for Queen Elizabeth as well as President Clinton‘s inauguration, their award-winning sound blends traditional Celtic music with rock 'n' roll.
Garifuna Collective
7:40 - 9:10 p.m.
For more than a decade The Garifuna Collective has pushed the boundaries of their dynamic, centuries-old musical traditions, breaking new ground with performances that show why UNESCO has proclaimed the language, dance, and music of the Garifuna people of Central America as a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”. The collective has been part of the most celebrated Garifuna albums of all time, recipient of the WOMEX and BBC World Music Award and voted by Amazon as the Number One World Music Album of All Time.
Sunday, June 14th
Patuxent Jazz Band
12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
The Tartan Terrors are celebrating 30 years of bringing high-energy Celtic music to the world! With 11 albums, numerous live recordings, and thousands of live shows, this dynamic group has performed at such iconic venues as the Iridium on Broadway, Dublin Irish Festival, Loon Mountain, New Hampshire, and Good Morning America. Having performed for Queen Elizabeth as well as President Clinton‘s inauguration, their award-winning sound blends traditional Celtic music with rock 'n' roll.
Lost Mary
1:25 - 2:10 p.m.
For more than a decade The Garifuna Collective has pushed the boundaries of their dynamic, centuries-old musical traditions, breaking new ground with performances that show why UNESCO has proclaimed the language, dance, and music of the Garifuna people of Central America as a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”. The collective has been part of the most celebrated Garifuna albums of all time, recipient of the WOMEX and BBC World Music Award and voted by Amazon as the Number One World Music Album of All Time.
Pablo Antonio Y La Firma
2:30 - 3:40 p.m.
The Tartan Terrors are celebrating 30 years of bringing high-energy Celtic music to the world! With 11 albums, numerous live recordings, and thousands of live shows, this dynamic group has performed at such iconic venues as the Iridium on Broadway, Dublin Irish Festival, Loon Mountain, New Hampshire, and Good Morning America. Having performed for Queen Elizabeth as well as President Clinton‘s inauguration, their award-winning sound blends traditional Celtic music with rock 'n' roll.
Shayna Steele
4:00 - 5:20 p.m.
For more than a decade The Garifuna Collective has pushed the boundaries of their dynamic, centuries-old musical traditions, breaking new ground with performances that show why UNESCO has proclaimed the language, dance, and music of the Garifuna people of Central America as a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”. The collective has been part of the most celebrated Garifuna albums of all time, recipient of the WOMEX and BBC World Music Award and voted by Amazon as the Number One World Music Album of All Time.
Glenelg Jazz Ensemble
5:40 - 7:00 p.m.
The Tartan Terrors are celebrating 30 years of bringing high-energy Celtic music to the world! With 11 albums, numerous live recordings, and thousands of live shows, this dynamic group has performed at such iconic venues as the Iridium on Broadway, Dublin Irish Festival, Loon Mountain, New Hampshire, and Good Morning America. Having performed for Queen Elizabeth as well as President Clinton‘s inauguration, their award-winning sound blends traditional Celtic music with rock 'n' roll.