Louisville, KYThe Kukes (Kentuckiana Ukulele Society) are a Louisville-area ukulele band and have performed at several regional music festivals and venues since our founding over 10 years ago.
We play music from artists like Jimmy Buffett, The Eagles, Jim Croce and especially the... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT B Stage
LOUISVILLE, KY Nick Peay’s breakthrough moment in music was a bit different than that of most musicians – it was during a slot opening up for his dad’s cover band at a Louisville, Ky., pizza joint.“I did an acoustic cover of ‘Thriller’” by Michael Jackson, he says. “I thought, ‘I... Read More →
FREEHOLD, NJ One of the hardest rocking bands ever to perform at AROTR!
THE CRYERS have performed at almost every AROTR event since 2007. Louisville. Scranton, Washington, D.C., Cleveland, Belleville, Ontario and other special AROTR events! THE CRYERS have a storied history with ARO... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT B Stage
Steve Sizemore Group joins forces with Jay Goeppner for a collaborative set built on great songs, musical chemistry, and festival spirit. This one is themed "John'd Evolving and Revolving". Featuring Lennon songs from 1966 - 1969!
Jay Goeppner is one of the premiere John Lennon singers in the world. He has performed in 20 countries and has recently been invited to perform in Russia in 2022. Jay has been a regular here at AROTR since 2004 in Cleveland with his band Instant Karma. A definite must... Read More →
LEXINGTON, KY The Steve Sizemore Group sticks to a proven formula of no-frills rock n’ roll: good hooks, melodies, rich harmonies, and loud guitars. Never concerned with being the next big thing, they have simply stuck to creating straightforward rock and roll. With 4 original albums to its credit... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT B Stage
In Southern Indiana’s The Way Back, Ryan, Derek, Evan, and Jenna revive the transistor-radio hits you know and love from way back when — classic hits and good vibes!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:45pm - 6:30pm EDT B Stage
The Black Ties are heavily inspired by the early Beatles era and their musical influences. Brian and Andrew are brothers, and they loved the 1960’s era of rock. While studying music, Brian and Andrew met Ben and Anthony, who were also like-minded musicians. The four lads officially... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT B Stage
The Get Down is a '60s-inspired instrumental band based in Louisville, KY. With matching Fender instruments and a style rooted in surf, blues, and classic TV and film themes, The Get Down blends vintage cool with modern edge. Their sets have earned them spots alongside national acts... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:45pm - 7:30pm EDT B Stage
UnionJack plays some S.A.T.U.R.D.A.Y. NIGHT! Upbeat tunes from the 60's, 70's, and even the 80's! Yes, some Beatles, and Stones, but a lot of other surprises!
Featuring the sounds of the 1960's British Invasion of America era - and beyond - UnionJack takes you back to the days of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Moody Blues, Hollies, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Kinks, Searchers, etc. UnionJack is New England’s most popular British Invasion Tribute... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:45pm - 8:45pm EDT B Stage
The Blue Meanies have been performing together since the summer of 1984 — and they’ve been fixtures at Abbey Road on the River since way back in 2004. Although their sets can take many forms — from 50-song acoustic marathons to quick, hit-filled shows — they’re renowned... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT B Stage
Fashionably Late is a Milwaukee-based jazz band that strives to keep the original high-energy and danceable quality of jazz alive. All the members met in the big band at the University of Wisconsin, UW-Milwaukee. For fans of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Duke Ellington, Bobby Darin, Ray Charles, Glen Miller, Louis Armstrong, and of course The Beatles, you will surely have a wonderful time listening to this young group of jazz cats. On April 17, they performed at the Eau Claire Jazz Festival, and on February 7, they sold out the “Let It Be” bar in Waukesha, WI, for their EP release show. Sing and dance to the big band music of the 50’s and 60’s AND hits from The Beatles with Fashionably Late! You may hear some “jazz-ified” Beatles songs, with a twist… Many of the members will be performing with The Taxmen as well!
