A free festival celebrating the melting pot of American music & art
America was built by people from every corner of the country and the world, and our music and art reflect that rich tapestry. The American songbook — folk, blues, jazz, rock, hip-hop, Latin, country, and more — is defined by the blending of traditions, constantly renewed by curiosity, experimentation, and openness to the new and different.
E Pluribus Music is a free, one-day music and arts festival that brings people from all backgrounds together to connect and celebrate the beauty of our shared diversity. Music has the power to unite, to spark dialogue, and to remind us that, despite our differences, we are all part of one grand experiment.
A full day of performances spanning the genres that shaped the American sound, featuring artists from Livingston County, Western New York, and beyond.
Creative artists and artisan vendors in the park cabin, alongside a display of artwork from C.A.M.P.S. (Creative Artists Migrant Program Services).
An expo of community organizations, student groups, and clubs with a focus on the creative arts, diversity, and community building.
Music all day across two stages.
Set times are subject to change.
Formed in 1976 as an ensemble within the SUNY Geneseo music department, the String Band brings together faculty, students, alumni, and local residents to play old-time American popular and folk music — especially the tunes characteristic of central and western New York and the Irish-American community. The group ranges from four players to twenty, and has performed more than a thousand tunes and songs.
Founded in 2018 by Freddy Colón, the Nuyorican Project blends classic salsa roots with a modern edge. Powerful musicianship and a dynamic stage presence connect generations on and off the dance floor, and the band's mission is to keep the spirit of salsa alive while pushing the music forward with contemporary style and energy.
Clever, non-fiction lyrics riding on refreshingly dope beats, delivered with a seasoned stage presence. A founding member of the internationally known Luminaries, Felix Free is also known for his work with Venice, California's House of Vibes All Stars and Southern Oregon's Free Creatures, and has shared stages with the Sugar Hill Gang, Afroman, and more. Honest wordplay, positive energy, and above all: real hip hop.
A spontaneous, uplifting, kid-friendly "Pardi Gras" band that builds community through dance. This female-fronted group defies genre labels, drawing on traditional and original zydeco, Cajun, New Orleans blues and R&B, and Mardi Gras music. Mo' Mojo has played festivals, concert series, clubs, and dances across the U.S., and served as U.S. State Department musical ambassadors, carrying their message of connectedness around the world.
Ellen Pieroni is a soul jazz saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist from Buffalo who has been playing since she was eight years old, and has spent over a decade as a sidewoman with bands including Folkfaces and the Buffalo Afrobeat Orchestra. Her band was recently featured on NPR's All Things Considered as one of three "jazz stand outs" in this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Inspired by Grover Washington Jr., King Curtis, and the Crusaders, the group emphasizes new original music — soulful melodies and thoughtful improvisation over deep pocket grooves.
Hailing from Brooklyn, Cinnamon Jones got an early start in the music industry, opening at a young age for the legendary Rick James. At 18 she moved to the Bay Area and was introduced to the blues; by the 2000s she was touring Denmark, Austria, Spain, Finland, Germany, France, and Africa. Her bold melodies, infectious rhythms, and unparalleled energy have made her a fixture at live music events and festivals around Rochester.
Candy is a high-energy country band drawing influence from the golden age of country music, with all the grit, twang, and honky tonk rhythms the genre demands. Candy's storytelling, sharp humor, and unforgettable stage presence have quickly made her a staple of the western New York music community.
The Campbell Brothers take their Pentecostal church heritage to world stages, folding blues, country, soul, and rock into their pedal steel driven Sacred Steel gospel. Since 1997 they have released more than six albums and performed with the Allman Brothers, B.B. King, Medeski Martin & Wood, Mavis Staples, and the Blind Boys of Alabama across more than 25 countries and all 50 states. In 2018 they were inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame, and their music is featured in the gospel exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Geneseo Village Park, at the corner of Main Street and Park Street in Geneseo, NY. The park is accessible.
Saturday, September 12, 2026. Live music runs 11:00 a.m.–7:15 p.m.
Parking is available on Main Street and in the public lots just off of Main Street.
Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Seating is on the grass, and we encourage you to get comfortable and stay a while.
Yes. The Normal BBQ will be onsite all day serving food.
Admission is free, thanks to the generosity of our supporters.
Yes! E Pluribus Music is a family-friendly event for all ages.
The festival goes on rain or shine. We'll have tents onsite, and the event will continue.
E Pluribus Music is produced by the Geneseo Jam Fund in partnership with organizations across our community.
This project is made possible with funds from the Aid to Localities Program through the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts and the New York State Senate.