Cedar Beach
Blues Festival

A long‑running Long Island singer‑songwriter known for his four‑decade cable‑TV presence, original rock‑blues sound, and a lifetime of regional performances.

Award‑winning Long Island blues group, winners of the Long Island Blues Challenge and International Blues Challenge performers known for their high‑energy, soulful sets.

International touring, NY Blues Hall of Fame inductee and International Blues Challenge winner. Celebrated for masterful fingerstyle playing and storytelling on stages around the world.

"Flat out... you have to hear this great musician... I'm blown away" Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna and the Jefferson Airplane

Known on stage as Sonny V, he delivers familiar songs with a warm, engaging style backed by The Differents’ blend of classic rock, blues, Americana, and acoustic favorites. The band brings a versatile, crowd‑pleasing set to waterfront stages, restaurants, festivals, and private events.

A NY Blues Hall of Fame inductee and International Blues Challenge finalist delivering Windy City blues power and overwhelmingly lyrical harp, backed by touring credits with Chicago guitar legend Son Seals and Louisiana Red.

A New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee and award‑winning slide‑guitar master whose “psychedelta” sound delivers electrifying roots‑blues energy shaped by decades of national and international touring.

International touring band and has received multiple award nominations. They deliver a blend of rock, funk, jazz and blues that you won't want to miss.

Kicking it off on the acoustic stage! Three times the threat, three times the fun!

A seasoned blues guitarist with soulful phrasing and decades of stage experience. He is Long Island's solo‑artist representative heading to the 2027 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.

A two‑time Billboard World Music Award–winning blues‑rock force delivering raw slide‑guitar fire, deep roots‑blues grit, and the high‑energy sound praised as “one of the top blues‑rock bands in the world today.”

Veteran singer‑songwriter Dave Christian blends acoustic rock, soulful ballads, and high‑energy rhythms into a dynamic sound shaped by more than four decades of performing and recording.

A veteran New York singer‑songwriter whose sharply crafted Americana, wry storytelling, and warm, lived‑in voice have earned him national airplay, critical praise, and a devoted following across the Northeast.

Led by a little lady with a big voice and a violin, they deliver classic rock and blues with their own off‑the‑beaten‑path groove. Matt, Vin, and Lora team up with Rob “The Blues Streak” Bellissai for a guaranteed good time.

Kane Daily is a New York–bred blues guitarist whose roots run deep in rock and traditional blues. His seasoned showmanship and slide‑driven style bring a raw, rootsy edge to the Acoustic Stage.

d A veteran Long Island singer‑songwriter and acoustic guitarist whose warm vocals, intricate fingerstyle work, and decades of storytelling have made him a beloved presence across the region’s folk and blues stages.