Bellforge Arts Center, Medfield, MA
June 6 (Rain Date June 7); 1pm-8pm
MARK SKIN RADIO STAGE
1:30
berm
berm is an alt-folk band out of Worcester, Massachusetts, that explores themes of memory, gratitude, and the search for meaning. The band is led by Dan Lambert on vocals and guitar, with Z Harris on vocals, guitar and banjo and Gretchen Neff Lambert on keyboard. The three core members of berm are often joined on stage and in the studio by a rotating cast of other New England musicians. The first full-length berm album, “highway through the trees,” arrived April 24, 2026, and is now streaming everywhere.
OH HELLO BOSTON STAGE
2:00
Elisa Smith
Referred to as “Boston’s Honkey-Tonk Queen” and “one of the best original country acts in New England,” Elisa Smith blends her traditional country and rock n roll roots with honest songwriting. She’s been featured on national country radio and indie stations world-wide.Elisa Smith recently won a 2025 Josie Music Award for Female Country Song of the Year; taking home the honors for ‘Nashville Don’t Forget Me’ at the Music City’s legendary Grand Ole Opry.
2:30
Autumn Hollow
Autumn Hollow blends raw rock energy with thoughtful Americana storytelling, driven by Brendan Murphy’s distinctive vocals and songwriting, alongside Mike Burke’s textured guitar work and the dynamic rhythm section of Chuck Vath and Ian McMillan—earning a strong presence across the New England music scene. Drawing from influences ranging from Bob Dylan to hip hop, the band delivers live performances that fuse spontaneity with precision, while their album Say No More marks an evolution in sound that is both experimental and emotionally resonant.
3:00
damian and the disoplayers
Combining elements of folk and pop, they performed at legendary venues like the Whisky A Go Go in L.A. and Fiddler’s Elbow in London. Recently, the band also took home some songwriting awards from the New England Songwriting Competition.
3:25
Consuelo’s Revenge
Winner of the 2026 Motif Music Award for Best Live Act, Providence-based Consuelo’s Revenge has been getting New Englanders on their feet since 2012 with their unique brand of high-energy, euro-folk infused “gypsy Americana.” Local tales of joy and sorrow burst to life through soaring vocals, multi-part harmonies, and richly layered instrumentation that brings together the diverse voices of fiddle, accordion, and sometimes saxophone.
3:55
Comanchero
Comanchero is a New England Americana jam band delivering a high-energy blend of country, rock, bluegrass, blues, and funk, into what they call “Cactus Rock.” With 1,000+ shows and four studio albums since 2003, they’ve built a reputation as a must-see live act, sharing stages with ZZ Top and Crosby, Stills & Nash, while earning recognition from Relix Magazine as a Jam-Off winner.
4:20
Beware the Dangers of a Ghost Scorpion
Instrumental Horror Surf Music from New England by way of Texas, Virginia and beyond. Perfect for a party or for a dreary evening alone reflecting upon your many dark years.
4:55
Dirt Road Souls
Dirt Road Souls are a Boston-based roots-rock trio whose sound balances back-porch storytelling with the sweat and swagger of classic rock ’n’ roll. Their new album, ‘(The Life and Times of) Johnny Moonshine’, is a modern roots-rock opera following an anti-hero through the backroads of struggle and salvation. Told across 12 songs, it’s a cinematic story of hope, vice, and redemption. Dirt Road Souls bridge the space between rock revival and raw Americana storytelling, turning lived experience into song.
5:20
Nate Perry & Ragged Company
A Boston-based Alt-Americana rock band known for their heartfelt songwriting, sultry vocals, soaring guitar work, and electric live performances. Blending the raw energy of heartland rock with the spirit of classic Americana, their sound calls to mindTom Petty and Bruce Springsteen meets War on Drugs. Following the release of their second EP,Till the Well Runs Dry, Nate Perry & Ragged Company continue to carve their place as one of Boston’s most exciting new acts..
5:45
Regals
Regals is an Alt-Country/Americana rock band hailing from New Hampshire and Maine. Songwriter Rock Egan brings a powerful, harrowing voice to his heavy-hearted songwriting. He’s complimented by the rest of his band, holding it down with a machine of a rhythm section and a cosmic swirl of pedal steel & angular guitars to bring a unique style to the Americana/Country realm.
6:15
Jennifer Tefft & The Strange
New England Music Awards Winner for “Female Performer of the Year” and “Album of the Year”, Jennifer Tefft & The Strange is a fired up, energizing band that creates earthy music from its roots and breathes fresh, energy & life into them. Combining intense rhythms with unique guitar textures and vocals that wind easily from ethereal to soaring anthems, they are the perfect blend of grit & glitz.
6:40
Tigerman WOAH!
What started as a couple of under-employed friends learning songs from the American Anthology of Folk Music has become a locally celebrated brotherhood dedicated to making music that moves people into mosh pits and onto picket lines.
7:05
Other Brother Darryl
Other Brother Darryl are an eight-piece Boston-based alt-country collective and winners of the 2024 Boston Music Award for Country Artist of the Year. Blending rich harmonies with a sound they call cosmic canyon rock, Other Brother Darryl continue to make good music for good people with sophomore album Hey Yeah Hey arriving in June 2026.
7:30
Kier Byrnes & The Kettle Burners
Known for their high-octane blend of face melting accordion and chicken pickin’ electric guitar, the band was recipient of the 2025 Boston Music Award winner for “Americana Artist of the Year” and the 2024 New England Music Award for “Americana Act of the Year.” Their latest EP “Dancing by Firelight” was ranked as one of the best of the year by Americana UK.
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The New England Americana Association would like to thank everyone for showing up and supporting the local Americana music scene.
Special thanks to all the bands for donating their time and talent, Justbill & and Rock’N In Boston for videography, Jeremy Selwyn for website support, Nate Leavitt and Damian Shiner for social media and graphic design help. Thanks to Sooz and Oh Hello Boston (the Soundtrack of New England) for helping out and being a supportive friend to the New England Americana Association! Thanks to Johnny Dalton and Kung-Pow! Recording & Mastering for help with backline and sound production. Additional appreciation to all the people over the years who made the NEAF what it is like Noel Coakley, Sam Margolis, Dino Cattaneo and BJ Mansuetti, to name a few. Thanks to New England Americana editorial staff; Jeremiah Jenne, AJ Crowe, Gina Tempesta, Erin Morse, Deb Aufiero, Kier Byrnes & Lois Turpedro. Big thanks to Michael Marotta and Knyvet for PR help as well as Paul Armstrong and the Bellforge Arts Center for hosting. Lastly, this event couldnt happen without the suport of our sponsors: Thank you for supporting the fest and the community: Harpoon Brewery, Hemlock Ink and Mark Skin Radio.
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Please considering supporting the bands by purchasing their merch or supporting the New England Americana Fest by purchasing a NEAF t-shirt (made by Hemlock Ink).