Juggling Suns - Original Jam Music from Mark Diomede and his group. Recently referred to as one of the Jam Scene's " Best Kept Secrets " by Relix magazine, The Juggling Suns have been abducting fans thru out North America to Japan. The Suns have won consecutive awards for Best Jam Band at NJ's Asbury Music Awards. They have performed personally for the NBA's Bill Walton and also appeared in the Julia Roberts movie " Runaway Bride "   www.jugglingsuns.com

The Jugband - Performing both early Friday evening and closing the show on Saturday night, The Jugband will cover music of the Grateful Dead, The Band, Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan and many others from that genre. The Jugband's high energy show will often include improvisational performances with musicians from some of the other bands at the festival.   www.thejugband.com & www.myspace.com/1thejugband  

Jim Weider's ProJECT PERCoLAToR - A former member of the Legendary Group " The Band ". Jim is a master of the classic telecaster guitar and is renowned for his Rock and Blues based signature sound. ProJECT PERCoLAToR  represents Jim's newest musical venture into a powerful groove and atmospheric guitar driven band. ProJECT PERCoLAToR is an ALL STAR LINEUP with Rodney Holmes, Mitch Stein and Steve Lucas.    www.myspace.com/jimweiderband

Codename - Jazz, Funk, Rock, Trance Fusion. Codename is a fusion of tightly composed, high-energy progressive-rock arrangements, complimented by jazzy harmonies and funked out dance grooves. The soulful connection is apparent, and their show is a true experience.  www.myspace.com/codenamejam

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad - A relentless reggae sound. Roots reggae and experimental dub. North American International Body Music. GPGDS is receiving regular airplay on Sirius and XM Radio’s reggae station “The Joint” as well as several college and indie stations all over the country. www.giantpandadub.com & www.myspace.com/giantpandadub

Echo Movement - Rock, Reggae, Surf, Soca. Thousands of album-owning fans can say Echo Movement is a sprawling heatwave of original performance. The music is packed with energy, the lyrics are universal, and the hooks are infectious. iTunes hails Echo Movement as "a cohesive blend of roots reggae and pop songwriting smarts." www.myspace.com/echomovement & www.echomovement.com 

The Blue Method - In 2005 The Blue Method was named “Best New Act” by the Home Grown Music Network. Their song “Don’t They” holds the record as the all time 1 funk song at Garageband.com. In 2005 they also won the annual Relix Magazine Jam-off award. The Blue Method now averages over 150 shows a year. www.myspace.com/thebluemethod

Mikey Junior & The Cold Stone Blues - From the tough streets of Trenton, N.J. comes a kid that has blues fans and purists taking notice. His name is Mikey Jr. and at just 26 years of age, he's gained the respect of veteran players who admire his dedication to the art and his truly original interpretations of the old masters styles. www.mikeyjunior.com & www.myspace.com/mikeyjunior

Smiles Project - A Rock, Reggae, Jamband  www.myspace.com/smilesproject

Monacy - a tasteful blend of funk, rock, R& B, hip-hop, and soul, resulting in a unique and savory sound; one almost impossible to classify. www.myspace.com/monacy

Groove Train Riders - Original Funk, Rock, Jamband from LEVITTOWN,PA. Their original music is a blend of Funk, Blues, Countrry,  Blues, Rock and Reggae. They do covers as well, from The Dead, Allman Brothers, Skynyrd, Phish, Marley, The Doors, Tom Petty, CCR , Etc.... Good Time Rockin' Stuff.  www.myspace.com/groovetrainriders 

Dirk Quinn - Philadelphia based jazz/funk guitarist who has utilized nearly a decade of constant performing to develop a unique and progressive style. His recently released self-titled debut features “thoughtful, original melodies flowing seamlessly over groove-heavy rhythms; intricate song structures giving way to strongly expressive, organic improvisations.” Drawing inspiration from music of all types, his solo acoustic sound has been compared to the guitar “pyrotechnics”of Keller Williams and Leo Kottke, while his full band compositions bear resemblances that range from the honest, urban funk of Soulive to the brave experimentation of Medeski, Martin and Wood. www.myspace.com/dirkquinn  

Turtle Soup - Turtle Soup's special blend of jam rock, funk and dance music is no longer New Jersey's best kept secret, thanks to winning Top Jam Band and Top Groove Band at the 2007 Asbury Music Awards this past November. Not only are they excellent songwriters, but dazzling musicians as well. Fun, catchy hooks, complex arrangements and sweet grooves fuel their improvisations. This band combines exceptional talent and professionalism to create a memorable show. This pays off, and they've been quickly gaining steam. In the past few months, they've played with Blues Traveler, Paul Rodgers, Marshall Tucker Band, Foghat, Little Feat, Dark Star Orchestra, RAQ, and The Breakfast.   www.myspace.com/turtlesoupband

Mason Porter - Mason Porter have developed a unique sound blending traditional American roots music with a taste of the non-traditional and combined them into a high energy live performance. www.myspace.com/masonporter & www.masonporter.com  

Bodega - A group with an emphasis on danceable grooves, developed compositions, and positive vibes. With influences ranging from Herbie Hancock, Fela Kuti, Weather Report, Kurt Rosenwinkel, MMW, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, livetronica and beyond, Bodega has always blended elements of funk, philly soul, jazz, breakbeat, and afrobeat to make their infectious grooves, Bodega consistently keeps the bodies moving whether they are in an intimate jazz club, or a large jamband festival. www.myspace.com/bodegaband

Bohemian Sunrise - A little bit funky, somewhat jazzy, structured songs that stealthily jam into one another, with some afro-cuban tribal beats thrown in. Their music is heavily influenced by world rhythms: especially Salsa, Calypso, Afro-Cuban, Bossa, Tribal Drumming, and we'll even throw in some Flamenco, Jazz, Rock, Reggae, and Funk every so often.  www.bohemiansumrise.com & www.myspace.com/bohemiansunrise  

Dynamo - Diverse, instrumental compositions ranging from funky dance grooves, to metal breakdowns and everything in between." "Dynamo.. captures the live show through extended improvisations and high energy song writing. www.myspace.com/dynamotrio