Join us for a full day of live music celebrating local and regional talent. Grab a seat, explore the chalk art, and enjoy performances running throughout the day. New this year, the festival will also host the Art & Autos Car Show (register here).
| Time (EST) | Performer |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:45 AM EST | RSCC Jazz Band (Jazz band) |
| 10:00 – 10:45 AM EST | Oak Ridge Jazz Jam (Jazz) |
| 11:00 – 11:45 AM EST | Elza Gate (Vocals/guitar/banjo - folk) |
| 12:00 – 12:45 PM EST | Elaine Covington (Vocal/guitar/piano) |
| 1:00 – 1:45 PM EST | Gary Gilleran & John Rose (Vocals/guitar - folk) |
| 2:00 – 2:45 PM EST | The Late Bloomers (Vocals/guitar) |
| 3:00 – 3:45 PM EST | David Easterling (Storytelling w/guitar) |
| 4:00 – 4:45 PM EST | Open Jam Session |
The RSCC Jazz Band is one of Roane State Community College's musical ensembles open to interested students, faculty, and community members. Performing a variety of classic swing, jazz standards, and modern arrangements, the ensemble kicks off this year's festival lineup.
The Oak Ridge Jazz Jam is Oak Ridge’s premier open jazz gathering, bringing together musicians and jazz enthusiasts of all skill levels. Meeting regularly at 201 Café and Wine Bar in Jackson Square, the group welcomes anyone interested in playing or enjoying live jazz.
Elza Gate is an Oak Ridge folk duo featuring Pat Parr and Bob Cushman. Active since 2015, they perform traditional mountain ballads, British Isles folk tunes, bluegrass, and vintage country on vocals, guitar, and banjo across regional venues including the Museum of Appalachia and the Bijou Theatre.
Elaine Covington is a regional singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist (vocal, guitar, piano) with more than two decades of writing and performance experience. When she isn't on stage, she teaches piano and guitar to aspiring local musicians.
Gary Gilleran and John Rose bring rich acoustic harmonies and timeless storytelling to the stage, performing traditional and contemporary folk selections on vocals and acoustic guitar.
Sisters Tammie Jo Dischner and Lori Lee Cooper grew up on a Knoxville family farm, drawing on their Appalachian heritage to blend folk, country, and bluegrass harmonies on vocals and acoustic guitar under their motto: "As You Get Older, You Get Bolder!"
Tammie is an award-winning songwriter ("Field of Clover"), while Lori is a published author, educator, multi-instrumentalist, and traditional folk craft artist.
David Easterling is a prolific Oak Ridge-based Americana roots songwriter, storyteller, and recording artist with a catalog of over 2,000 songs and seven studio albums. Accompanied by acoustic guitar, David delivers vivid regional tales and original songs, including the Josie Award-winning single "Losin'."
Musicians of all genres and backgrounds are invited to take the stage for a collaborative, informal open jam to close out the 2026 Street Painting Festival. Bring your acoustic instrument, jump in, or pull up a chair to enjoy the spontaneous tunes.
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