Greenwich Town Party announced the lineup of local performers set to play on the Town Stage at the 15th annual Greenwich Town Party, the all-day, family musical festival returning to Roger Sherman Baldwin Park on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
From hometown favorites to rising Connecticut acts, the Town Stage has become one of GTP’s most beloved traditions, celebrating the musicians who help shape the soundtrack of the Greenwich community. This year, five bands with Greenwich connections and familiar names will kick off Memorial Day Weekend with live performances throughout the day: The Moonrise Cartel, Homegrown, Kovac Brothers, MOJO, and Starpose.
The Greenwich Color Guard will kick off the day’s festivities at 11:ooam with Melody Men performing the National Anthem and God Bless America in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Sgt. Felix Guiffri will introduce the members of The Greenwich Color Guard and Melody Men who are veterans, to be recognized for their service.
Town Stage performers will share the festival grounds with Main Stage acts including Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, John Fogerty, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and Elmo’s Got the Moves during Greenwich Town Party’s 15th anniversary celebration.
Created to celebrate the diverse musical talent found throughout Greenwich, the Town Stage gives local performers of all ages and backgrounds the unique opportunity to perform alongside internationally recognized artists in front of thousands of attendees.
The 2026 Town Stage lineup showcases a wide range of musical styles, from folk rock and contemporary country to indie jams and crowd-pleasing dance hits, celebrating the diverse talent found throughout the Greenwich community.
Town Stage Bands
The Moonrise Cartel is an original American folk rock band blending folk, indie rock, and Americana with a touch of gospel. The band features soaring harmonies, introspective lyrics, and a vintage sound profile balanced with a modern touch to be equal parts timeless and for the time.
Their rapidly growing fanbase, known as Cartel Members, now coins their music “Folk Rock from Black Rock.”
Selling out shows across Connecticut, the band has arrived with force, quickly emerging as one of the state’s fastest rising acts.
Homegrown is a contemporary country tribute band made up of seasoned local musicians, including three standout vocalists and a fiddle player hailing from Greenwich. Known for high-energy, crowd-pleasing shows, the group brings the spirit of today’s country to the stage with favorites inspired by Keith Urban, Little Big Town and Shania Twain. From community concerts to private celebrations, Homegrown’s set list of well-known hits delivers an authentic country sound and a great night out for audiences of all ages.
Kovac Brothers is an indie musical group blending genres into a sound they call “rock with a country jazz spice.”
Brothers Frank and Jim Kovac bring over 30 years of musical experience and a contagious onstage chemistry that creates an undeniably positive vibe.
Deeply rooted in Greenwich, the band combines captivating performances with a strong commitment to the community and local education. Their 2025 release, Midnight Time, has generated major buzz as they continue to emerge as one of Connecticut’s standout original acts.
Mojo is known for delivering nonstop dance parties packed with pop, rock, hip-hop, soul, and country hits.
Featuring powerhouse vocalist Muhammad “MOJO” Jami and Greenwich native drummer Alan Johnson, the duo has built a famously full sound through years of performances across Connecticut.
A staple of the local music scene, MOJO has become a favorite at Greenwich Polo, Bosco’s, and major nonprofit galas throughout the community. Their set lists highlight original music from their forthcoming debut album as they continue to energize audiences as one of the area’s most in demand live acts.
Starpose is a Greenwich, CT–based cover band delivering high-energy performances packed with crowd-favorite hits.
Blending 90s and early 2000s rock with alternative, pop, and select modern tracks, the band brings a nostalgic soundtrack built for singalongs, dancing, and big crowd energy.
With a lively stage presence and a passion for recreating the songs audiences know and love, Starpose aims to turn every set into a full-on party. Greenwich Town Party will mark the band’s official debut performance as they launch onto the local music scene with serious momentum.
The Greenwich Town Party, founded by Ray Dalio, is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, privately funded through generous contributions from individuals, businesses, philanthropic foundations, family offices, and, in part, ticket sales. These contributions allow most attendees to enjoy significantly discounted or complimentary tickets, and this collective generosity not only funds the event but also provides ongoing support to local non-profits and community organizations throughout the year. The GTP has no cost to the Town of Greenwich and is not funded by
taxpayers.