Juggling Suns - Recently referred to as one of the Jam Scene's "Best Kept Secrets" by Relix magazine, Juggling Suns have been abducting fans from New Jersey to Japan since 1997. Their roots lie in the diverse musical styles of old school psychedelia, jazz, bluegrass, funk, trance, dance and pure rock n roll, and those roots have fueled their legendary on-stage improvisation. The Suns have played to packed audiences in Japan and all over the United States, appeared in the Julia Roberts movie Runaway Bride, performed personally for the NBAs Bill Walton, and won consecutive awards for Best Jam Band at NJs Asbury Music Awards (2002- 2003). The Suns blend their well-crafted original music, with their own take on covers from Sesame Street songs to Bill Withers to create a one of a kind setlist experience at every show.The Suns have toured nationally many times and held their own as one of the east coast’s favorite live acts- going on 12 years strong since its conception in 1995. www.Jugglingsuns.com  www.myspace.com/jugglingsuns

The Jugband - Performing both early Friday evening and around 10:30pm on Saturday night. The Jugband will be performing their brand new high energy original material and touck on some of their older original songs too.New covers from the group will feature The Beatles, Paul Simon, Steely Dan, Maceo Parker, The Meters, and of course, 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 - former member of the legendary group "THE BAND" is a master of classic telecaster guitar, is renowned for his rock and blues-based signature sound. He is among a select group of musicians with an endorsement from Fender and for the past three decades he's earned enormous respect from fellow musicians and music fans throughout the world .. Jim was featured on numerous albums, films, videos and television appearances. Highlights included a 1990 performance with The Band and Ronnie Hawkins at The Berlin Wall concert produced by Roger Waters of Pink Floyd; several cable TV specials (notably "The Bob Dylan Tribute" at Madison Square Garden; "The Road," a 1994 pay-per-view concert telecast from the Woodstock '94 Festival; and a 1995 appearance on the A&E Biography documentary "The Authorized Video Biography The Band". Project PERCoLAToR is an "ALL STAR" band featuring Jim Weider, Mitch Stein, Steve Lucas and Rodney Holmes.

Rodney Holmes - "The most Talked about and Respected Dummer of our Time". An 8 Time GRAMMY AWARDS WINNER with his work with Carlos Santana on the Double Platinum selling album "SUPERNATURAL" and the hit song "SMOOTH", Rodney wrote, produced and performed all of the Drum Tracks for this mega album including the hit "Smooth" (Rob Thomas, Santana, Holmes).  This will be a Historic Performance with the very first "Solo Drum Performance Set" performed at a concert or festival. Rodney will be performing songs from his solo project and others.  www.RodneyHolmes.com   www.Grammy.com    www.MySpace.com/RodneyHolmes  

Buzz Universe - An original eclectic blend of rock, jazz, latin & world grooves. BuzzUniverse features smoking horns and a rock-solid rythm section. Since 2000, the band has been performing and tearing up clubs and large festivals throughout the northeast and has released two captivating studio albums. Described by jambands.com as "addictive & hip-grinding," BuzzUniverse has enlightened loyal fans with brilliantly crafted songs, incredible vocal harmonies and ferocious live energy. www.myspace.com/buzzuniverse

Dirk Quinn - ... is a Philadelphia based jazz/funk guitarist who has utilized nearly a decade of constant performing to develop a unique and progressive style. His recently released sophomore album “QuinnTet” 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 Michael Hedges, 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  & www.dirkquinn.com

Chili Stu - Chili Stu fans enjoy the funky danceable grooves, odd-yet-natural-sounding time signatures, and catchy vocal hooks, all within an upbeat, positive sound. Chili Stu is also known for putting their own original twist on covers such as Bill Wither's "Use Me," and Dr. John's "Right Place Wrong Time," among others. www.myspace.com/chilistu

Bohemian Sunrise - "BOSU" A little bit of Funk, Somewhat Jazzy with structured songs that stealthily jam into one another. Their music is heavily influenced by world rhythms; especially Salsa, Calypso, Afro - Cuban, Bossa, Tribal Drumming, Flamenco, Jazz, Rock, Reggae and Funk.   www.myspace.com/bohemiansunrise

The Blue Method - Hailing from "Jersadelphia" The Blue Method experience is like none other in independent music today. "TBM" is much more than your average funk band, by combining their Blues, Funk, Rock and Jazz influences with experimental improv, The group has created their own genre' "Power Soul". The Blue Method has shared the stage with John Scofield, Ozomalti, Fred Wesley, Lauryn Hill, Fishbone, Chick Corea, Soulive, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Otiel Bainbridge of the Allman Bros, Leela James and Ween..        www.myspace.com/thebluemethod   www.thebluemethod.com

Monacy - Hails from West Chester, Pa. , A bustling little college town on the outskirts of musical mecca "Philadelphia". The band incorporates a tasteful blend of Funk, Rock, R&B and Soul, resulting in a unique and savory sound; one almost impossible to classify. Monacy has shared the stage with all stars such as Page McConnell (Phish), The Grey Allstars, Melvin Sparks, The Spam Allstars and Dave Grippo.    www.myspace.com/monacy

Wisdom Jones - Hailing from South Jersey, This improv Rock/Reggae band is a must see. Exploring every inch of the Rock/Reggae genre with mystical grooves..     www.myspace.com/wisdomjonesband

Turtle Soup - Rock, Funk, Jamband.. Winners 2007 Asbury Music Awards for Top Jamband, Top Groove Band... Sounds Tasty..   www.myspace.com/turtlesoupband

Wayward Sons OTA - Hailing from Philadelphia, the Wayward Sons hold true to the heart and soul of Rock n Roll.   www.myspace.com/waywardsonsoftheapocalypse

Kyle McGill - New Jersey singer/songwriter, Kyle McGill is on a mission to enlighten the mind and body of anyone willing to listen. Keeping a open willing mind when writing songs, he takes inspiration from many genres and philosophies, and thus has developed his own unique style. www.myspace.com/kmcgill1313

Groove Train Riders - Hailing from Levittown, Pa.. GTR is an original Funk, Rock, Jamband..   www.myspace.com/groovetrainriders

High Bank Ramblers - Acoustic, Bluegrass, Folk  The band will be making their first festival appearance at the ESJ.  Tasty acoustic vibrations from the NJ Pines.   www.myspace.com/thehighbankramblers

Liquor Boxx - Hailing from the "Windy City" this Chicago based band has toured the country bringing their "Home Grown" funky vibes to towns and cities across America, With their heavy grooves and strong influences from Hendrixx, Vaugh and Led Zep, their original songs bring us back to the 60's..   www.myspace.com/liquornbooze

Greg Merritt's Heavy Road - Greg a former founding member to the psychedelic 90's band Amorphous, has a new project that is truely mind blowing. Their live on stage improv is a must see.    www.myspace.com/gregmerrittmusic

 Markd - A self taught didjeridu and percussion player whose created a didj style unlike anything heard elsewhere in the world. His shows are completely improvisational using various percussion instruments with live samplings, digital processors, haunting vocal harmonies and transcendent lyrics. A true musical alchemist.         www.myspace.com/markdflipmusic                                                                       Roy Hobbs Agenda - Their Funky Syncopated Rhythms and Soulful Lyrics take influence from some of the true masters of Classic Rock, Funk and Jazz..       www.myspace.com/royhobbsagenda1                                                                                                                                           Open Mic Jam  Signup for a mic performance slot and you'll get to perform on stage through the festival's PA system. Anyone or Group can signup for the ESJ Festival open mic. Sharis our longtime friend runs this event..