In addition to fabulous food and headline acts, local bands will perform on six stages throughout the Zoo. Relax to the soothing sounds near your favorite animal! From hip-hop and jazz to Top 40 and everything in between, there’s something for everyone’s musical tastes.
Information subject to change. Musical entertainment is included with admission.
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Scott E. Berendt Trio (Classic rock)
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Jake Warne Duo (Pop rock)
7 p.m. Phillip Phillips (Earthy, guitar-fueled rock)
Since releasing his five-times-Platinum debut single “Home” in spring 2012, Phillip Phillips has released three chart-topping albums and taken his expansive brand of earthy, guitar-fueled rock to stages across the globe. With his soulful vocals and ruggedly warm sensibilities, the Georgia-bred 32-year-old saw his first full-length effort, The World from the Side of the Moon, go Platinum after debuting at #4 on the Billboard Top 200. In 2014 his second album, Behind the Light, offered up the lead anthemic folk-rock radio hit “Raging Fire.” Phillips released “Miles” in the summer of 2017 as he toured North America with the Goo Goo Dolls, as a precursor to his recent and highly anticipated third full-length, Collateral. In 2023, Philips released his first album as an independent artist called Drift Back with Top 15 AC Hits “Dancing With Your Shadows” and “Love Like That.”
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Mississippi Leg Hounds (A musical journey)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Frogwater (Celtic and bluegrass)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. 90s Jake Band (Best of the ’90s)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bobby Way Trio (Oldies)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sawyer Road (Rock and country)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. The Playlist (Top 40 hits)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Jon Rouse (Classic rock hits)
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Bill Stone Duo (Blues and jazz)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Grimm Brothers Trio Featuring Linda Lee (Rock)
11:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Phil Norby (Folk rock)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Chris Esenberg (Singer-songwriter)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Chris Janisch (Acoustic soft rock and pop)
11:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Marcell (The Piano Man Extraordinaire)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Dave Ciccantelli (Rock you up)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Downtown Harrison (The Music Man)
12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Judson Brown Trio (Country rock)
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Bruce Humphries and the Rockabilly Rebels (Rockabilly)
7 p.m. Los Lonely Boys (Bluesy “Texican rock & roll”)
For Los Lonely Boys- brothers Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza- family has always been at the core of their music and lives. Hailing from San Angelo, Texas, the Garza brothers coined their own sound—bluesy “Texican rock & roll”—and turned it into a global sensation. Their breakout came when Willie Nelson’s nephew discovered their demo. Willie soon championed the group, booking them for Farm Aid and recording with them at his studio. Their debut album, Los Lonely Boys, released in 2003 and re-released by Epic, was a smash success, thanks to the No. 1 hit “Heaven.” The song earned them a Grammy and helped the album spend over 76 weeks on the Billboard Top 200, selling over 2 million copies. In 2024, they released Resurrection through BMG—a powerful return that captures their signature sound while uniquely blending elements of soul, roots, and rock & roll. More than two decades after their debut, they remain a vital force in music, proving that their story is still unfolding.
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. The Post Turtles (Three decades of hits)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. the brightside trio (Pop rock)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Eric Barbieri and The Rockin’ Krakens (Classic rock)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Zoot Suit Boogie (Swinging blues)
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Bar Downs (Rock and country)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Retrosonic (’80s dance hits)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ronnie Nyles (Classic rock)
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Steve Cohen and Jimmy Ray (Twisted blues)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Barbara Stephan and Peter Mac (Soulful covers)
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Ryan McIntyre (Blues rock)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Keshena Armon (Jazz and soul)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Van Jaeger (Singer-songwriter)
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Christopher’s Project Duo (Jazz, R&B, pop, and swing)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Windy Hope (Pop and soul)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Downtown Harrison (The Music Man)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Brett and The Dandys (Rockabilly)
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Dirty Boogie (Party on)
7 p.m. LOCASH (Feel-good country)
A Platinum-selling duo who play by their own rulebook, LOCASH make feel-good country music with a small-town spirit and big-time impact. Betting on themselves, the newest album from singer/songwriters Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, Bet the Farm features fan favorites like multi-week #1 smash “Hometown Home,” “Isn’t She Country,” “Buzzin,” and current country radio single “Wrong Hearts.” These add to a hit-stacked catalog that already includes their 2015 Platinum breakout “I Love This Life,” Gold #1s “One Big Country Song” and “I Know Somebody,” nine chart-climbing singles, and over 1 billion global streams. After launching their own record label, Galaxy Label Group, distributed by BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, LOCASH are going nonstop this year with in-demand headline shows, and major festival stops. They’ve also made high-profile national TV appearances on LIVE with Kelly & Mark, ABC’s Good Morning America, ABC News Live, CBS Mornings Plus, Fox & Friends, and more.
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. The Mighty Ms. Erica Trio (Powerful blues vocals)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Superopus (’90s alt rock)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Fire and Ice (The Pat Benatar Tribute)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Shuga Blu (R&B, pop, & soul)
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Jackson Park Jazz Orchestra (Jazz)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. 5 Card Studs (Swingin’ pop and rock)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hearthfire Duo (Celtic rock)
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Anthony Deutsch (Jazz and soul)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Bourbon in the Basement (Harmony-rich classic rock)
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. 90s Jake (Best of the ’90s)
2:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Nate Herlache (Singer-songwriter)
6:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Eric Barbieri (Classic rock)
11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Patrick Van Bibber (Singer-songwriter)
2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Belle Weather Duo (Modern folk and indie rock)
6 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Downtown Harrison (The Music Man)
12:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. The Hot & Dirty Brass Band (New Orleans brass band)
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Supertramp Tribute Band (Progressive rock)
11:15 a.m. – 3 p.m. Listening Party (Americana folk rock)
4 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Busted Mullet (Rock)
12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Kitty Soft Paw (Creative punk)
4:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Sensations (Rock n soul)
11:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Mueller & Hill (Acoustic singer-songwriters)
4:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Mission Accomplished (Classic rock)
11:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. The Consequence (Classic hits and more)
4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Ben Janzow (Pop rock and country)
11:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Big Al Dorn Band (Boogie)
4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Downtown Harrison (The Music Man)
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