Brian Donat is a full time freelance cellist who moved to Rochester after ~10 years of living and working in the Adirondack region of NY. An alum of Houghton College and the Meadowmount School, he keeps busy by teaching privately and performing with anybody who will have him - orchestras, musicals, weddings, ballets, chamber concerts, choirs, churches, etc. Although listening to the strings may not make you dance, it will transport you to a relaxing comfort zone than can only enhance your mood. What a way to chill out at the beginning of a festival day… Classics, of course! » LakesideStrings.com

Since 2014 Blue Eyed Soul has been entertaining the Fingerlakes region with a blend of Funk, Soul and Rock and Roll. Covering music from MoTown and the Stax labels, Blue Eyed Soul keeps alive the music by such artists as Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone, Janice Joplin and so many more. Members include: Leah Brown(lead vocals), Mickey Colllins(keys), Steve Dufresne(bass), Art Knapp(drums) and Bruce Coluccio(guitar) – Funk, Soul, and Rock & Roll » Facebook

Steve Grills Blues artist Steve Grills has been thrilling audiences with his music for over 30 years. He has played venues from NYC to San Francisco and festivals in the US as well as Canada including the Chicago Blues Festival. His CD After Hours was #39 on the Roots Music Reports Top 100 Blues Albums. Steve is highly respected for his devotion to the Blues tradition. – Blues » Website

Tom Britt has been practicing balloon artistry for over 25 years. He honed his craft on Long Island, where he grew up and entertained for decades. He now calls the Finger Lakes home. Never has so much hot air brought so much fun!

Tom will leave you smiling when wondrous creations are brought to life with his distinct twisting style, adding fun and joy to any event.– Total FUN