Not Quite Brothers

Not Quite Brothers is one of Iowa’s fastest-growing cover bands, known for delivering a massive sound, an eclectic setlist, and an energy that elevates every gathering. Formed in 2018, the band quickly earned a reputation for performances that feel less like covers and more like a front-row seat to the originals in their prime. Fronted by twin brothers Sam Johnson (vocals) and Isaac Johnson (guitar), the band also features Cooper Corcoran (guitar), Ben Schmelzer (drums), and Nathan Klein (bass). Though not related by blood, these five musicians play with the chemistry, precision, and camaraderie of true brothers — just… not quite.

Ryan North

begins at 6:00pm

Ryan North had a front-row seat for the very first seasons of this Concert Series, making his return to the Stone Pier stage a special full-circle moment. A dedicated musician and lifelong student of song, Ryan brings authenticity, skill, and a genuine love for live music to every performance. Join us for what promises to be a meaningful and memorable kickoff to a sweet sixteenth season.

Saturday, July 4th

Sons of Habit

Sons of Habit take their name from a trailer where it all began — a patch of land in Habit, Kentucky, where music first brought the band together. Those humble, organic beginnings are woven into the band’s music and come alive on stage, where their natural chemistry is unmistakable. Though Sons of Habit have been together for less than two years, their roots run deep. All five members grew up in Owensboro, Kentucky, sharing a history that long predates the band.

Since releasing their debut single, “Madeline,” in July 2024, Sons of Habit have quickly gained momentum, amassing millions of streams and taking their sound nationwide. They’ve also shared the stage with acts like Ole 60 and Shane Smith & the Saints, proving that what started in a trailer is quickly growing into something far bigger than what five sons from Kentucky could have imagined.

Cousin Curtiss

begins at 5:30pm

Cousin Curtiss is a powerhouse duo delivering a high-voltage collision of roots rock, blues, and Americana — think Mumford & Sons crashing headfirst into AC/DC. Frontman Cousin Curtiss drives the sound with rapid-fire acoustic guitar, searing harmonica, and a kick drum that hits like a cannon, while guitarist Harrison B brings soaring tone and edge, blending David Gilmour’s atmospheric touch with the raw grit of Gary Clark Jr.

Together, they create a massive two-man wall of sound that’s raw, soulful, and relentlessly energetic. Whether you call it “blues at bluegrass speeds” or “rock Americana with a soulful drip,” one thing is certain: Cousin Curtiss and Harrison B don’t just play music — they will light the fuse on the fourth of July and bring it roaring to life.

Saturday, August 1st

Jason Scott & The High Heat

Born and bred in Oklahoma City, Jason Scott & The High Heat have been carving their own path since their debut album, Castle Rock, first caught fire with critics. Blending Americana soul, heartland rock muscle, and country grit, the band doesn’t just blur genre lines — they charge straight through them.

On stage, Jason Scott & The High Heat are pure wildfire: raw, unfiltered, and impossible to ignore. Their explosive live shows have lit up festivals like Stagecoach, Born & Raised, and Mile 0 Fest, and earned them opening slots for artists including Wyatt Flores and 49 Winchester. Named Texas Emerging Group of the Year at the 2025 Texas Music Awards, Jason Scott & The High Heat are hitting the road with Blackberry Smoke and headlining dates nationwide — proving once again they’re not here to fit the mold. They’re here to break it.

Leon Majcen

begins at 5:30pm

Leon Majcen is a songwriter shaped by resilience and storytelling. Raised on Florida’s Gulf Coast as the son of Bosnian war refugees, he found early inspiration in the timeless writing of Townes Van Zandt, John Prine, Bob Dylan, and Guy Clark. With a path that took him through studies at NYU in New York City and a commercial fishing job in Florida, he eventually set his sights on Nashville to make his mark as a singer-songwriter.

Blending Americana, folk, and country, Leon draws from his lived experiences and love of the outdoors to craft songs that are both poignant and powerful. With heartfelt lyrics, a soulful voice, and deft guitar work, he has built a devoted following in Music City and beyond.

Sunday, September 6th

Taylor Hunnicutt

Taylor Hunnicutt makes old-school southern music for the modern world. She's a proud daughter of Alabama, writing songs that nod to the state's tradition of country storytelling, rock 'n' roll rebellion, and guitar-driven grit. Sharpened by a touring schedule that's kept her on the road for roughly 200 days a year, Hunnicut says she’s “a little country, a little singer/songwriter, a little Americana, and a lot of soulful southern rock.”  

 An opera-trained vocalist who began writing songs after dropping out of music school, Taylor has shared stages with fellow genre-benders like Muscadine Bloodline and Red Clay Strays. She’s no longer the guest artist, though — she's the main act, and her show is a high-energy, hell-raising combination of southern stomp, country-rock twang and amplified attitude.

Little Hopes

begins at 5:00pm

Every song from Little Hopes is a secret passage into their wildly charmed corner of the American South. Since forming the Atlanta-based duo in 2023, Sydney Rhame and Brock Shanks have created their own enchanted take on Americana/country-rock. Together, they suffuse their storytelling with the kind of lived-in detail that lights up the senses and pulls the listener deep into their lavish world, bringing a much-needed magic to songs of loss, longing, and the often-heartbreaking work of chasing your dreams.

They released their first full-length album, Georgia, in 2025. The record fully harnesses the warm and free-flowing energy they’ve brought to the stage in opening for the likes of Old Crow Medicine Show and Blackberry Smoke (Brock is the brother of Blackberry Smoke member Benji Shanks). They will open the season sixteen finale with a performance that concertgoers won’t want to miss.