Guitarist Phil the Excitement will open the fest with the Star-Spangled Banner on Friday at 6:00pm! St. Meinrad American Legion, Post #366 will present the colors.

Sassy Country was born in the 80s when two sisters and their cousin began singing together in the car on the way home from a road trip. They liked the sound of their close family harmonies blending and bending those good old classic country tunes.

The band Sassy Country entertained audiences far and near throughout the 80s and 90s. They’ve shared the stage with many well-no artists, including the Kentucky Headhunters, The Gatlin Brothers, The Everly Brothers and many other Grand Ol Opry stars. Since then, Sassy Country took time off to raise their beautiful children, but are now back with their unique style of music, including classic country with some rock and a bit of bluegrass thrown in.

Sassy Country features Penny Hardman on lead guitar, Angela Masterson on bass guitar, Gala Leibering on rhythm guitar and keyboards, and Larry Hardman on drums. They love making music for their many fans and meeting new fans wherever they perform. Come join the fun and get sassy with Sassy Country!

Phil the Excitement joins his daughter, Mikalya, onstage in the Beer Garden Friday evening as Vaguely Heeb, back for their second time…catch them on the Beer Garden Stage at 7:45.

Hailing from the heart of Southern Indiana, this five-piece variety cover band brings energy, talent, and a little bit of rock 'n' roll to every stage they play. With a diverse setlist spanning from classic rock, country, pop, blues, and crowd favorites from every decade, Trippin' Grace delivers something for everyone.

James Wagner, Jr. is the 15-year-old son of Jim and Susan Wagner and will again open Day 2 with the Star-Spangled Banner! James started taking guitar lessons from his grandpa, Tim Hopper, in the fall of 2021 and has played with the band GTP and was also invited to play with them at Lincoln Amphitheater.

St. Meinrad Boy Scout Troop #102 will present the colors at the Saturday opening...1:00 central!

Based out of Pike County, Black Moon Mourning is a 5-piece band playing that high energy music that you love! Their shows cover everything from Tom Petty, Stone Temple Pilots, Metallica, Incubus, Eric Church and Chris Stapleton... Formed in late 2023, Black Moon Mourning is composed of five longtime friends that play music you can raise a glass to! They’ll open Saturday’s show on the Main Stage.

Lindsey James Williams is a singer, guitarist, songwriter and looping artist from Western Kentucky. His guitar and vocal abilities, coupled with live looped recording, take his solo acoustic show to a multi-instrumental, adult/folk rock performance, blending many genres.

Pain Cylinder is an Original Modern Metal band from Evansville Indiana. Their style features melodic vocals and fast heavy guitars that are easy to digest for anyone into solid metal!

Hometown Gold is an independent country band from Petersburg, Indiana, founded by brothers Hunter and Austin Loveless. Rooted in a family tradition of bluegrass, gospel, country, and rock music, the band blends heartfelt originals with high-energy covers to create a show that keeps audiences singing and dancing all night. Their mission is simple: play great music, connect with the crowd, and make every show one to remember.

Dead Esther hails from Tell City and plays your favorites in classic rock. Members are James Decker, vocals; Steve Oeding, guitar; Eric Meredith, drums, and Mike Flat on bass. Catch this local favorite on Saturday evening!

Alec Olinger, from Sellersburg, IN, is back for a second year at Rocks Fest. Alec has a deep-rooted love for Christian and Country music. He leads worship at his local church and has shared the stage with artists like Parker McCollum and Hunter Hayes. By day he’s a CPA, but music has always been his true passion and creative outlet. Check out his set on Saturday at 6:45!

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Zack Gonya returns with his original music, bringing a mix of folk, psychedelic and alternative music with a fun, feed-your-soul kind of vibe. Zach will grace the Beer Garden Stage on Saturday at 8:30…Grab a cold one and enjoy!

Silly Rules has been through several changes since its 2004 inception, but the current members are no strangers to the stages of southern Indiana, each having played with various bands over the years. In the fall of 2022, Silly Rules’ original drummer Tommy Simpson, along with the band’s original guitarists, Eddie Strange and Phil Schraner, joined forces with Bob Thomas and Marvin Troesch to bring the sound of Silly Rules back to the tri-state. They'll kick off the Fest on Friday night with their unmatched high-energy show!