DOGS IN A PILE
on The Stone Pony Summer Stage

Something organic has been blooming from Asbury Park, New Jersey, and is now making its way around the world. Dogs In A Pile, a band of five twenty somethings with old souls and limitless chops, is waking people up to the timeless and ineffable joys of psychedelic-tinged jazz-funk rock n’ roll.

This is one of the busiest touring bands of today, averaging 130 live shows per year since 2022. The road has become their creative engine, generating a rapidly growing catalog of original tunes. Distroid, the band’s newest album, is a 10-song collection featuring long-awaited studio versions of some of the Dogs’ most beloved repertoire.

Dogs In A Pile is guitarist Jimmy Law, guitarist Brian Murray, keyboardist Jeremy Kaplan, bassist Sam Lucid, and drummer Joe Babick. In addition, the Dogs In A Pile community includes the Dog Pound, the group’s extended family of fans across the country.

Besides being a lyric from the Grateful Dead song, “He’s Gone,” the name “Dogs In A Pile” is an apt description of the five-piece band’s stylistic breadth. The sonic image it conjures is a heap of storyteller Americana, bluegrass, jazz improvisation, eccentric instrumental excursions, pop-rock sophistication, and deep-pocket grooves, ranging from funk to Latin to reggae and beyond.

Distroid features material that has already become staples of the band’s live show. These studio renditions have afforded the group a chance to present the compositions just how they envision them. Distroid offers a cross-section of the Dogs In A Pile essence, tight and tuneful four-minute funk and jazz informed psych-rock songs, and then sprawling 15-minute compositions with intricate unison lines, agile genre-jumping, and dazzling improvisation.

4:30 Door for Inside Pony Stage
5:00 – 5:50 Reality Check
6:00 – 10pm on the Summer Stage: Dogs in a Pile
Late Show Inside Pony Stage:
10:00 – 11:15 Fungkshui

MATISYAHU
Summer Tour 2026

Creativity is like a fire in a fireplace: You have to tend it or it will go out. For nearly two decades, Matisyahu has kept his creative spirit aflame by evolving his sound, melding genres, and testing the limits of the musical traditions that have inspired him. His latest release, Hold The Fire, and its leadoff single “Fireproof” takes inspiration from a fire dream inspired by Matisyahu’s Old Testament religion, which has meant so much to his spiritual and creative life since his recording career began in 2004 and his breakout track “King Without a Crown” blasted into the Billboard charts in 2005. In a roundabout way, those same Old Testament roots springboarded Matisyahu’s music career.

Growing up outside New York City, the young Matthew Miller followed jam bands like Phish and the Grateful Dead. Then, in Bob Marley and reggae, he found that the messaging of Rastafarianism was sourced in part from that same Old Testament. The sound that emerged on his first albums—including his first two studio releases as well as 2005’s Gold-certified Live at Stubb’s—embraced both the spirit of reggae and his spirituality and roots in Judaism. Buoyed by hits like “King Without a Crown,” albums like the Grammy-nominated and Billboard No.1-ranked Youth in 2006, and the Gold-certified 2009 antiwar hit “One Day” (streamed over 150 million times on Spotify alone), he toured extensively through the second half of the aughts with a high-energy stage show that has since grown to include more improvisation. All the while his music expanded into a shapeshifting collision of reggae, hip-hop, alt rock and boldly inventive pop. Today, he continues to be inspired by evolving musical trends, finding linkages and loops between eras and genres. Matisyahu’s spirituality has evolved in parallel with his music, though his Jewish heritage remains a central theme throughout his life and music. The new EP, Hold The Fire (out February 2024), also finds him reflecting on celebrity and artistic success. For Matisyahu, “the unbelievable and miraculous feeling of being connected to our people” is what keeps the creative fire alight.

WAYLON WYATT
Noah James

Waylon Wyatt is a 19-year-old folk-country artist from Hackett, Arkansas, known for his raw, red-dirt take on Americana. He began writing songs as a kid, often after long days working construction with his father. Waylon recorded and produced his debut EP Til The Sun Goes Down in the rec room of his childhood home. The EP has amassed over 290 million streams and two of its standout tracks “Arkansas Diamond” and “Jailbreak” have earned RIAA Gold certifications. Drawing inspiration from modern trailblazers like Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan, Waylon has cemented his place as a “rising country star to know” (grammy.com) and was named one of VEVO’s 2026 DSCVR Artists to Watch. He has played sold-out stages worldwide, headlining major U.S. venues and delivering standout performances at Stagecoach, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, and FairWell Festival, as well as joining Zach Bryan at London’s Hyde Park. Waylon continues his global momentum with appearances at C2C Festival across Europe, CMC Rocks in Australia, select North American dates supporting Sam Barber, and major festivals including Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo. Waylon’s highly anticipated debut album Dustpiles will arrive in July followed up by his headlining world tour across North America, Europe and Australia.

The Record Company
Give It Back To You 10th Anniversary Tour

Craft Recordings celebrates Los Angeles Groove ‘n’ Hook merchants The Record Company and their Grammy-nominated debut with an expanded tenth anniversary edition of Give It Back to You. The deluxe reissue includes the original 10-track album—featuring the chart-topping hit “Off the Ground,” as well as favorites such as “Rita Mae Young” and “On the Move”—plus the band’s previously unreleased first concert, captured in bassist Alex Stiff’s Los Feliz living home in 2013. The intimate set offers a glimpse into the band’s creative process with some of their earliest material, including songs that would later appear on Give It Back to You, as well as a down-and-dirty rendition of the Bob Seger classic, “Old Time Rock & Roll” (the band would go on to open for the legendary rocker in 2019). The album has been released on CD, as a 2-LP gatefold set, and on digital platforms. The digital edition features even more additional content—including bonus mixes, live versions, acoustic takes, covers, and more.

As part of their anniversary celebration, the band will also perform the album in its entirety during a 27-show run.

MORGAN WADE
Love’s Insane Tour

Rather than smoothing over life’s rough edges, Morgan Wade leans directly into them. Never one to mince words or play coy, the celebrated singer-songwriter has built her career around undeniable honesty and vulnerable storytelling, turning life’s hardest moments into songs that feel both deeply personal and universally understood. With a voice that carries equal parts grit, vulnerability, and strength, Wade has  emerged as one of the most compelling storytellers in contemporary country and roots music.

Her breakthrough album Reckless introduced listeners to Wade’s fearless songwriting and raw emotional depth, earning widespread critical acclaim and a fiercely loyal fanbase. Songs like “Wilder Days” showcased her ability to balance arena-sized hooks with confessional lyrics – a signature style that quickly set Wade apart in Nashville and beyond.

Since then, the Virginia native has continued to expand her sound and storytelling with her albums Psychopath, Obsessed, and most recently The Party Is Over (recovered). Blending country, rock, and Americana influences, her music explores themes of addiction, mental health, resilience, and self-discovery with striking authenticity. On her forthcoming and much-anticipated fifth studio album, Wade will continue the deep exploration of her psyche.

Wade is making her acting debut with a recurring role in the new season of Dutton Ranch, an expansion of the critically acclaimed Yellowstone universe. Whether on record, on stage, or on the big screen, Wade delivers performances defined by emotional clarity, intensity, and connection, solidifying her place as one of the most distinctive voices in modern music.

ANDY FRASCO and the U.N. & KITCHEN DWELLERS

With curly tufts of a recognizable ‘fro peeking out from his omnipresent knit cap, Andy Frasco is a cross between John Belushi’s “Joliet” Jake Blues and Jimmy Buffett. He’s a band-fronting, songwriting party animal who turns into a swirling rock ‘n’ roll Tasmanian Devil onstage leading his U.N., not unlike Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band. From switching instruments mid-song to Frasco stagediving into the crowd or kibitzing with them, an Andy Frasco & The U.N. show is a celebration of inclusivity and tolerance where “You do You” and “let us do us.”

The band has grown from playing bars to touring more than 250 days a year all over the country, with Frasco describing that 15-year journey on Growing Pains, the group’s landmark 10th studio album and first full-length effort since 2023’s L’Optimist, showcasing Andy’s growth as a tunesmith in his own right.

Kitchen Dwellers continue to carve out their own lane in the world of progressive roots music, blending bluegrass, folk, and psychedelic grit into a sound as expansive as their Montana home. The Bozeman-born quartet of Shawn Swain (mandolin), Torrin Daniels (banjo), Joe Funk
(upright bass), and Max Davies (acoustic guitar) has grown from regional upstarts into one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking bands in modern string music. Their catalog pairs instrumental virtuosity with emotional storytelling, an exploratory spirit, and a deep connection to the American West.

DYLAN SCOTT
on The Stone Pony Summer Stage

Despite a multi-Platinum story and six No. 1 singles, including two fresh smashes in 2025 alone, Curb Records hitmaker Dylan Scott has always kept an underdog mindset. A rowdy roughneck with a romantic side – one whose modern edge was sharpened by timeless, emotional twang – the consummate family man broke out with the epic triple-Platinum devotion of “My Girl” in 2016 and followed up with scrappy, under-the-radar consistency. Chart-topping heart-forward anthems like “Hooked,” “Nobody” and “New Truck” all reached RIAA-certified status, but last year launched the crooner into the stratosphere. Posting back-to-back No. 1s with Gold-certified “Boys Back Home” (with Dylan Marlowe) and Platinum-certified “This Town’s Been Too Good to Us,” Scott wrapped 2025 as the third most-played country artist of 2025 and continues his hot streak with his current single, Platinum-certified “What He’ll Never Have,” which nears the Top 10 at Country radio and was honored by ASCAP as one of the most-performed country songs of 2025. With nearly 5 billion career streams, legions of fans and countless sold-out shows to his credit, his stardom has somehow grown in relative stealth. But with his third full album, Easy Does It, he’s not sweating. Sure of himself, his talent and his fans, Scott heads toward a new creative chapter with total confidence. Featuring 11 tracks, his signature vocal and vivid intensity take center stage on a set defined by personal truth – whether through heartbreak, romantic devotion or small-town dedication. The in-demand live act spent last year on his Country Till I Die Tour, headlining his biggest venues yet including his first-ever arenas and record-breaking attendance, and his Easy Does It Tour. He will continue headlining across the country on his Till I Can’t I Will Tour, launching this spring.

5:30 Inside Pony Door
Early show before Summer Stage
6:00 to 6:45 John Pronto Band
Late Show Inside Pony after SPSS
10:00 to 11:00 Lindsay Jordan (band show)
All are Welcome after Summer Stage!

SLOW PILOT: JEFF BUCKLEY TRIBUTE

The Songs of Jeff Buckley performed by Slow Pilot 

More than two decades after his untimely death, Jeff Buckley remains one of the most captivating and influential figures in modern music history. His singular studio album Grace has long transcended cult status, becoming a global touchstone for artists and audiences across generations and borders. Today, Buckley’s legacy continues to grow and resonate internationally, inspiring new listeners while remaining deeply meaningful to those who have carried his music with them for years.

That renewed global attention has been further intensified by the recent release of the acclaimed documentary It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, which has reignited worldwide fascination with his life, his voice, and his artistic depth. The ongoing attention around Buckley once again highlights what fans have always known. His music remains emotionally powerful, fragile, and strikingly relevant.

Belgian band Slow Pilot bring Jeff Buckley’s music to the stage with the deepest respect and musical precision. As far as we know, they are the only band worldwide capable of awakening the true soul, mystery, and magic of his work. The voice of singer Pieter Peirsman comes so close to Buckley’s that it becomes almost unsettling. Grace is performed in its entirety, honoring the album’s raw beauty, emotional intensity, and timeless songwriting, followed by a selection of additional songs that further reveal Buckley’s range and expressive depth.

For the countless fans who have never seen him live, this is an excellent second chance. For others, it is the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the powerful musical legacy he left behind.

CHANCE THE RAPPER
Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour
La Reezy
on The Stone Pony Summer Stage

Chance the Rapper is a Grammy Award–winning independent hip-hop artist from Chicago. He made history as the first independent artist to win a Grammy with Coloring Book, earning Best New Artist and Best Rap Album. Known for projects like Acid Rap, Coloring Book, and Star Line, Chance blends hip-hop, gospel, and soul while exploring faith, family, resilience, and Black identity.

Equally committed to community impact, Chance founded SocialWorks, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through the arts, education, and civic engagement. Through initiatives such as OpenMike, Support CPS, and the New Chance Fund, the organization has invested more than $12 million in the city, providing opportunities and resources for the next generation. From mixtape phenom to cultural innovator, Chance The Rapper remains a singular voice whose independence reflects a creative philosophy rooted in faith, community, and joy.