Library Lawn

12–5 p.m.

Settle on the lawn to sip your beers and take in the blues-infused setlists of a variety of local bands and vocalists.

12 p.m. – Durieux

Durieux is a singer/songwriter from the Highbridge section of the Bronx, NY, and describes his sound as a blend of Alternative, Funk, and R&B/Soul. A storyteller and performer, he writes his music based on experiences in life that anyone can relate to. He has performed at notable venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Arlene’s Grocery, Mercury Lounge, Pianos, Bowery Electric, Central Park, The Groove, The Bronx Museum of The Arts, and most recently, The Apollo. Durieux has two singles out. His first being “Are We?” and his most recent release “Growing Pains”.

1 p.m. – Brandi & the Alexanders

Powerhouse vocalist for Brandi & the Alexanders, Brandi Thompson’s diva-level range and melodies hit the listener right in the gut. Backed by The Alexanders, a funk and soul influenced rock band, she walks a tightrope between classic rock drive and R&B grit. Like fusing the Jackie Brown soundtrack, Merry Clayton’s Gimme Shelter, and Music From Big Pink together; Brandi & the Alexanders have a sound that is driven, homespun, and soulful.

2 p.m. – JSWISS

Bringing together clever wordplay, inspiring messages, and sounds, JSWISS creates an energetic atmosphere for his audience. Accompanied by a live band of skilled instrumentalists, JSWISS’ brand of hip hop showcases his vast musical influences, and he has graced notable stages such as the Apollo Theater, Blue Note Jazz Club, Preservation Hall, Rockwood Music Hall, and more.

3 p.m. – King Solomon Hicks

Eclectic guitarist/singer/composer Solomon Hicks – “Lil’ B.B. King” and “King Solomon” to his national and international fans – broke into the biz at age 13 at the Cotton Club, and continues to play there and at top venues around NYC. Ranging across jazz, blues, classical, gospel, R&B, funk and rock, Hicks has performed with Tony Bennett, George Thorogood, and Lee Ritenour among others, and has been featured in The Washington Post, NY Times, and the PBS American Music series.

4 p.m. – Funkrust Brass Band

Funkrust Brass Band is a high-energy 20-piece group — with megaphone vocals, heavy tuba bass lines, thundering percussion, searing brass melodies, snazzy uniforms and lively choreography. Founded and led by songwriter, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Phil Andrews, with lyrics and vocals by Ellia Bisker,Funkrust weaves all-original punk, blues, disco, EDM, metal, funk, Balkan brass and New Orleans second line into a sound – and sight – that’s not to be missed.