DOWN HOME FESTIVAL

Neighbor is a dynamic quartet that blends ambitious compositions, soulful balladry, and fearless improvisations to create a unique musical experience. Featuring Richard James (vocals, keys) Rob Compa (guitar), Dan Kelly (bass) and Dean Johnston (drums), together they fuel the groove and lay a solid foundation for Neighbor’s “down home” sound.

The band’s creative incubation began in early 2019 with a weekly residency that grew in large part by the passion of their fans, the “Neighbors”, who continue to inspire the band as the fan base has expanded across the country. This dedicated community and ongoing connection to fans has become a cornerstone of Neighbor’s success every time they step on stage.

With a diverse catalog of hundreds of songs, the musical juggernaut Neighbor has become one of the most exciting and unpredictable live bands on the music scene today. Not boxed in by a single genre, their songwriting brings elements of Americana, Funk, Rock, Jazz, Soul and more. The band is putting pen to paper once again as they head back into the studio to begin work on their second album.

Come see what’s good in the Neighborhood.

with One Time Weekend

Introducing One Time Weekend – the band redefining progressive rock. With a growing catalog of studio albums and live releases, and quite literally hundreds of shows OTW has attracted a loyal following of fans. As one fan puts it: “It’s hard to define this band. It’s a little bit of everything. Whatever it is, we like it.”
​Shred, funk, metal, jam. Take these four ingredients and sauté them in a sauce of songwriting and groove, and you might create something that tastes like OTW. Known for their electrifying live shows, One Time Weekend delivers an unforgettable high-energy experience at every performance. Every One Time Weekend show is an adventure—no two performances are the same, and no two songs sound alike. It’s rock, it’s experimental, it’s everything in between, and it’s always a ride worth taking.

Formed in 2016, the band has never stopped moving. With the intention of building their community, OTW has created a following across the northeastern United States, and thanks to streaming—a global following of dedicated listeners. They created an annual celebration dubbed “Masquerade Of Madness” in their hometown of Hartford, CT. “The Masquerade is more than a show, it’s a community gathering. It is an expose of the arts from visual to auditory inspired by the likes of Scotland’s Fringe Festival. It is a chance to lose yourself in something amazing.” Combining the talents of local/national touring musicians, visual/performing artists and their own community of fans Masquerade Of Madness is quickly becoming their favorite part of the year. Past musical guests have included members of Twiddle, Trombone Shorty, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Funky Dawgz Brass Band & more.
With the addition of percussionist Alex Giosa in 2023 and guitarist/singer Sam McGarrity in 2025, One Time Weekend has only gotten tighter, more dedicated to their craft and hungry to show the people what they can do. Have you heard?

Reservations

Table and blanket reservations are non-refundable, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season.

Please Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance.

Table reservations seat four. 

Blanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child. 

See you in the park!