Branford Festival

The 39th Annual Branford Festival Returns in 2023!

Schedule:

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Town Hall Stage

5:30 – 5:45 p.m. ~ The John Moss Scholarship Award
5:45 – 6:00 p.m. ~ Father of the Year
6:00 -7:00pm ~ The Leaf Jumpers

Leaf Jumpers have been performing live for over 25 years. Playing rock hits of the past 40 years as well as great originals, the band has played some of the biggest stages in New England. The band consists of area native Chris Marra on vocals and guitar, James Anderson on drums, Dave Connelly on bass, Ted Petrie on guitar, keyboards and vocals, and Matt Splain on Lead Guitar. Leaf Jumpers put on a high energy show that will not be forgotten.

7:30 – 8:30 p.m. ~ “The Sin Sisters”

Whether you need top 40 high-energy hits from the first song of the night or a more relaxing atmosphere as we slowly ease your guests into an evening filled with fun and dancing, whether you need entertainment for a corporate event, private event, or a wedding,The Sin Sisters Band has you covered.

With a music catalog boasting a wide repertoire of material spanning a multitude of genres, styles, and generations, we are ready to satisfy the musical tastes of you and your audience.

As Sin Sister Janice Ingarra put it so well, “we just want you to have fun, get up and dance and sing along!”

The latest incarnation of the Sin Sisters Band includes Ricky Jordan on lead guitar, lending his Berklee College of Music-trained expertise in jazz, funk, and classical guitar, along with his incomparable chops and sweet smile, to the mix. And Jimmy LeDoux, a seasoned drummer whose catalogue of experience reads like a Who’s Who of the northeast music scene over the last 20 years. 

9:00 to 11:00 Bad Animals “The Heart Tribute”

Bad Animals – The Heart Tribute is the next best thing to the real thing. Lead vocalist Daena D delivers a stunningly accurate recreation of Ann Wilson’s soaring signature vocals, while Gina D successfully captures the charismatic guitar and trademark vocals of Nancy Wilson. Together, both ladies also present a remarkable physical resemblance to the Wilson sisters, resulting in the most authentic tribute to Heart touring today. Bad Animals’ live performances feature a full, 6-piece band, highlighted by the beautiful, powerful, flawless voices of these two ladies front and center!

Kids Activities

Kids’ activities take place on the back part of the Green. Lots of new and fun activities coming to the Kids Space Tent!

Hours:

Saturday ~ 9 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.