Dragonfly Music Festival - Featured Performers

Announcing line up in early June of 2026

20 great acts!

Both indoor and outdoor venues! All ages welcome.

Come escpate the ordinary!

A look back at last year's performers!

2025 Dragonfly Music Festival Performers

Daring Greatly

Alternative Rock & Soul

DARING GREATLY, formed in 2015, is a harmony-driven rock band originally from Calgary, Alberta, now based in Southern California. Blending classic 70s rock with modern soul, folk, and country influences, the band is known for their powerful three-part vocal harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and energetic live shows. The group consists of Patrick Croome (vocals, guitar), Liam Croome (vocals, keys), Brayden Tario (drums, vocals), Jeff Starkey (electric guitar), and Brendan Cutrer (bass).

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San Diego Cumbia legends the Sleepwalkers!

2 time SDMA Winner!

We are overjoyed to have one of San Diego's iconic bands performing at this year's festival. This award winning cumbia/rockabilly/roots band performs with a rhytmnic style like no other band in San Diego. From the moment they start, the dancers will rejoice!

A sample of their music

The Tri City Rollers featuring Stevie Salas

Along with several other San Diego Music Legends

A rare chance to see the San Diego Supergroup was formed from some of San Diego's most popular bands in the 80's including Pat & Stevie from This Kids, Dana Stuart of the Sarcastics, Ric Root of San Jacket, and the mercurial Steve Tanner.

Monette Marino Band

San Diego's Queen of Percussion!!

One of the most electrifying performers in all of San Diego. Monette Marino brings together a special 9 piece group for their first Dragonfly Music Festival appearance. Her West African drumming will certainly set the tone for the festival. They will kick off the festival at 12:30 on the Central Park Stage! Get ready to dance!

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The Mercedes Moore Band

International blues & soul star

When you think of of the Blues & Soul in San Diego it's impossible not to think of San Diego Music Award Winner Mercedes Moore and her fantastic band. She brings a spirit and charisma like no other and her band is second to none!

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Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas

San Diego celtic legends

One of the truly most entertaining bands in all of San Diego. This 7 piece Celtic machine brings some Rowdy Irish fun to any gathering but make no mistake these guys are great musicians! Never an empty dance floor with the APWF's!

click here to see them live performing at the legendary Belly Up.

The Sea Monks

Rockabilly, Country, & more rock!

Originally from Clairemont, CA this power trio is successfully touring the western half of the United States. Led by frontman Noah Kapinchske this 3 time San Diego Music Award nominee family band includes Kai (on drums) along with Jason (bass.) A great live act!

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Sir Robert Parker

Piano extraordinaire (flute too!)

In addition to playing the piano and flute Sir Robert is the Ambassador of good will and humanity in the arts. Him being a part of anything simply makes it better. Come see and play one of his painted pianos in the Dragonfly Courtyard area!

From a recent Pianotastic show