Music Stage Schedule

Main Stage

Children’s Theater Program

The Stage Company

1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Children’s Music Instruction

Too Many Cooks

3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Solo Acoustic Guitar

Cara Cartney

4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Covers and Originals

Past music performances include:

The Zone, a high-energy band from the Philadelphia area, delivers a powerhouse mix of rock, funk, and soul. Known for their tight musicianship and crowd-moving performances, they bring an electrifying live show that keeps audiences dancing from the first note to the last.

The Mammals Trio blends folk, rock, and roots traditions, The Mammals Trio deliver socially conscious songs with lush harmonies and driving instrumentals. Their performances balance heartfelt originals with reimagined classics, creating shows that are both joyful and thought-provoking.

Philadelphia Funk Authority lights up every stage with an irresistible mix of funk, soul, R&B, and party hits spanning the last five decades. This award-winning band is known for its powerhouse vocals, tight horns, and energy that keeps the crowd moving all night long. Whether grooving to classics or modern favorites, PFA guarantees a show you won’t forget.

Keep the Change. This band was founded in 2011 out of the Philadelphia Area. The band is an all request acoustic act that spans every genre of music and demographic. Playing over 150 shows a year, you can find Keep The Change all along the tri state area including the Jersey Shore. Their interactive and engaging style is what they are known for among their following. The duo consists of Jeff Perlman (Vocals), Ricky Haldis (Guitar/Piano/Drums/Vocals)
For booking information, contact Jeff Perlman at zjeff824@gmail.com.

Acoustic Keys (Joe Mahoney and Lisa Ridenour) are a duo with an eclectic song list including classic rock, Indie, Americana and pop tunes. Joe and Lisa met at an open mic at the McSwiney Club, a well-known venue in Jenkintown that has hosted local bands for decades. Acoustic Keys performs weekly at wineries, breweries and other music venues in the Philadelphia area. The duo was honored to have received the Artists Laureate award at the 2023 Jenkintown Festival of the Arts. Visit their website to learn more: www.acoustickeysduo.com

Colin Ranson, a Jenkintown native and student at Jenkintown High School, has been playing the guitar from a very young age. He is the founding member of an all-teen band called Hillside and Elm, who came in first place at the Jenkintown Battle of the Band which raised thousands of dollars to support the building of Legacy Park at Jenkintown Elementary. Colin also studies piano and music production.

Jenkintown Festival of the Arts