Listen & Play

The festival would not be possible without the live musicians! All of the bands are local, showcasing the fantastic talent in the Chesapeake region and they all donate their time to the cause, and to the fun! From rock to bluegrass to powerpop to Chesapeake folk to reggae and more, you’ll find it all on stage at Eastport a Rockin’ 2026!

This year’s lineup includes 40 bands from a wide range of musical genres on 4 stages. We’re thrilled to introduce some new bands to the EAR scene, including Jah Works, MIGGS, ILYAIMY, John Haywood, Lynn Hollyfield, the Ryan Keith Band, Cyphers Band and more.  And we’re glad to welcome back many of your favorite EAR veterans such as the Grilled Lincolns, Sweet Leda, Luke Borchelt, Skribe, Leo & Cygnus, Honey Sol, All You Need, Dean Rosenthal, Shelby Morgan, Madisun Bailey and many more. The Eastport Oyster Boys remain the only band to have played Eastport a Rockin’ all 29 times, while also celebrating their 30th anniversary!

All You Need
Animal Farm
Big Thicket
Kavoossi
Cyphers Band
Dean Rosenthal
Eastport Oyster Boys
Grilled Lincolns
Honey Sol
ILYAIMY
Jah Works
John Haywood
Leo & Cygnus
Luke Borchelt
Lynn Hollyfield
Madisun Bailey
MIGGS
MR VCR
Pretty War
Rickshaw Lizard
Ryan Keith Band
Shelby Morgan
Skribe
Steve Lowe & the Lowe Downs
Sweet Leda
The Last Second Save
Troll Tribe
Chase Segree
Priddy Academy  Bands
Viands & Co

11:10 AM
11:38 AM
12:06 PM
12:34 PM
1:02 PM
1:30 PM
1:58 PM
2:26 PM
2:30 PM
3:10 PM
4:25 PM
5:20 PM
6:20 PM

If you’re interested in playing in 2026, Email us! We aim to include the region’s best original musicians. Cover bands, please don’t apply (even if you’re a really really good cover band). Make sure you send a link to your site and sample tunes, as well as contact info.

 

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Want to get a sneak peek?

Click here to view videos of some of the past great Eastport a Rockin’ acts!