THE MUSIC
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, and they’re celebrating their 30th anniversary!
| 11:15 AM | Steve Lowe and the Lowe Downs |
| 12:05 PM | John Haywood |
| 1:00 PM | Dean Rosenthal’s 4-Piece Racket |
| 1:55 PM | Big Thicket |
| 2:50 PM | Lynn Hollyfield |
| 3:50 PM | Luke Borchelt |
| 4:50 PM | Eastport Oyster Boys |
| 5:50 PM | Leo & Cygnus |
| 6:55 PM | Skribe |
| 11:15 AM | Animal Farm |
| 12:15 PM | Rickshaw Lizard |
| 1:10 PM | Ryan Keith Band |
| 2:05 PM | MIGGS |
| 3:00 PM | Shelby Morgan |
| 3:55 PM | ilyAIMY |
| 4:55 PM | Honey Sol |
| 5:55 PM | MR VCR |
| 6:55 PM | All You Need |
| All Day | DJ Spice |
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| 11:15 AM | Troll Tribe |
| 12:10 PM | Kavoossi |
| 1:05 PM | Madisun Bailey |
| 2:00 PM | Michael McHenry Tribe |
| 2:55 PM | Pretty War |
| 3:50 PM | Sweet Leda |
| 4:45 PM | Grilled Lincolns |
| 5:40 PM | Jah Works |
| 6:45 PM | Kelly Bell Band |
| All Day | DJ Folly |
SailTime Priddy Music Stage
| 11:10 AM | Mando Bando |
| 11:40 AM | Disclocated |
| 12:10 PM | The Undecided |
| 12:40 PM | Priddy Music Academy Premier Band |
| 1:10 PM | Defcon |
| 1:40 PM | Q-Funk |
| 2:10 PM | Dagger |
| 11:10 AM | Priddy Music Academy |
| 2:50 PM | Naptown Sings & Plays |
| 4:05 PM | Tim Kurtzberg |
| 4:55 PM | Viands & Co |
| 5:45 PM | Chase Segree |
| 6:35 PM | DOMN |
Spots are filled for this year. If you’re interested in playing in 2027, 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.
Click here to view videos of some of the past great Eastport a Rockin’ acts!