Sag Harbor American Music Festival Returns

The Sag Harbor American Music Festival (SHAMF) is back for its 11th season, and for four days — from September 22 to 25 — there will be a full lineup of music offered throughout the village of Sag Harbor. In addition to its free outdoor concerts, SHAMF adds a parade, a live radio broadcast and the most varied, joyful musical experiences yet.

Get ready to celebrate the diversity of American music — experience how the blending of musical cultures fostered roots music (gospel, blues, jazz, folk) and the evolution of popular music today. All this music is presented live and free to the public featuring artists that span the regional community and the globe.

From the giant sailcloth tent at Marine Park to the new all-weather stage at Steinbeck Park, dozens of acts will be featured. Additional venues include cultural district icons like the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, along with storefronts and restaurants. These performances are free and open to the public, with costs covered by sponsorships and donations.

Thursday, September 22

Escola de Samba Boom Parade — 6 p.m. Civil War Monument, Main and Madison. Celebrate the festival opening with this 30-piece percussion ensemble while dancing down Main Street. Special guests to be announced. A true delight for people of all ages.

Soul Inscribed — 7 p.m. at Marine Park Tent, Bay Street. Free. Hip hop soul collective from New York City offers an eclectic new vision of jazz, dub, and funk. Composed of Baba Israel (emcee/production), Grace Galu (vocals), Duv (vocals), Sean Nowell (saxophone, flute, FX), Osei (bass), Robert Knowles (keys) and Juan Carlos Polo (drums). The group has toured the world as cultural ambassadors with the U.S. State Department. They are the resident band for “Cannabis: A Viper Vaudeville,” which opened to critical acclaim off-Broadway. The collective is now working on a national tour.

Post-concert bands – 9 p.m. Black & Sparrow performs at Sen (23 Main Street) and Jettykoon performs at K Pasa (2 Main Street).

Drum class with Dan Bailey — 5:30 p.m. at Marine Park, Bay Street. A Hamptons native, Bailey’s South African roots and his command of the West African djembe channel a vibration of celebration. Certified by Chris Berry as a Bana Kuma Drum & Dance teacher, he hosts classes teaching rhythms representing the sacred elements of air, fire, water and earth. BYO hand-drum.

Red Baraat — 7 p.m. at Marine Park Tent. Live broadcast on WLIW-FM. Red Baraat is a pioneering band from Brooklyn. Conceived by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound, a merging of hard driving North Indian bhangra with elements of hip-hop, jazz and raw punk energy. Created with no less a purposeful agenda than manifesting joy and unity in all people, Red Baraat’s spirit is worn brightly on its sweaty and hard-worked sleeve. Special guest host Ed German (WLIW) will open live with his “Friday Night Soul” broadcast before the main event.

10 a.m. — Goat on a Boat Musical Puppet Show at Marine Park Tent

11 a.m. — Hopefully Forgiven at Steinbeck Park Stage

11:30 a.m. — Born & Raised at Long Wharf Shops

Noon — Mambo Loco at Marine Park Tent

12:30 p.m. — Angie Pastor at Matriark

12:30 p.m. — The Realm at Sag Harbor Inn

1:30 p.m. — Nancy Atlas at Steinbeck Park Stage

2 p.m. — Cold Chocolate at Baron’s Cove

2 p.m. — Points East at Ryland’s green

3 p.m. — Pete Mancini at Sag Harbor Whaling Museum

3 p.m. — Evan Francis Quintet at Marine Park Tent

3 p.m. — Dante Mazzetti at LT Burger

3 p.m. — Lynn Blue Band at Sag Pizza

4 p.m. — Chloe Halpin at Provisions

4 p.m. — The Resilient at Steinbeck Park Stage

4 p.m. — The Sheriff of Good Times at Sag Harbor Whaling Museum

5 p.m. — Inda Eaton at Marine Park Tent

5 p.m. — Sara Hartman at Baron’s Cove

6:30 p.m. — Winston Irie at Steinbeck Park Stage

8 p.m. — Jake Lear at Kidd Squid Brewing Co

11 a.m. — Caroline Doctorow at Marine Park Tent

Noon — Hoo Doo Loungers at Steinbeck Park Stage

1 p.m. — Rachel & Keve at Marine Park Tent

2 p.m. — The Montauk Project at Steinbeck Park Stage

3 p.m. — Dan Bailey Tribe at Marine Park Tent

4 p.m. — Gene Casey & the Lonesharks at Steinbeck Park Stage

5 p.m. — Alfredo Merat at K Pasa

5 p.m. — Foster Europe Band at Marine Park Tent

6 p.m. — Joe Delia & Thieves at Steinbeck Park Stage

Schedules are subject to change. For the latest updates and festival information go to sagharbormusic.org. SHAMF is rain or shine. The Sag Harbor American Music Festival is a nonprofit organization and 87 percent of the Festival budget covers musician fees and related production expenses. Festival income is used to support the Young Musicians Initiative and free live music performances throughout the year.