As always, we are honored to have another great lineup of musicians donating their time, talents, heart and soul to the Red Corner Benefit stages for The 17th Annual Red Corner Benefit, dedicated to Penelope Gaskins.
Featuring Emcee Dee and Cody Bear Hails with special guests. Sound and stage production by Mike Santarelli and Sanco Sound & Light.
RCB Main Stage
12:00 PM
Quinn & Kyle Campion
A local father-son acoustic/folk-rock duo delivering acoustic sets with breezy vocal harmonies featuring casual, crowd-engaging storytelling. A staple and part of the RCB family.
12:40 PM
The Keystone Breakers
Southeastern PA country since 2014, steeped in ‘70s and cosmic country, southern blues and American roots. Expect storytelling songs, tasteful guitar licks and three-part harmony.
1:40 PM
Emily Drinker
Award-winning Philly singer-songwriter blending folk, pop and rock, either full-throttle with her band the Funky T or alone with a loop pedal. Featured by WXPN and NPR Music.
2:40 PM
Johnny Zarfati
New Jersey Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist working in folk and alt-country. His debut album Daydreams was co-produced in Nashville, and his band has played The Stone Pony and the Cape May Folk Festival.
3:40 PM
Dylan Zangwill
Exton’s own, and a veteran of both America’s Got Talent and American Idol. He cut originals at the legendary Cash Cabin with John Carter Cash, and plays bluesy rock on guitar, piano and Hammond B-3.
4:40 PM
RCB Kids & Penelope Introduction
Meet the RCB Kids and this year’s honoree, Penelope Gaskins.
5:00 PM
Andrew Lipke TRIO
South African-born, Philadelphia-based composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist who writes for string quartets and chamber orchestras as easily as he writes rock records.
6:15 PM
Jess & Jill
An award-winning Americana duo formed by Jesse Wagner (originally from Telford, PA) and Jillian Todd (from Potsdam, NY). A fun blend of folk, bluegrass, Celtic roots, funk, and jam-band sensibilities. “Duo of the Year“ in Key West three consecutive years.
7:15 PM
RCB Video & Fireworks
A Red Corner Benefit video, followed by the fireworks show.
8:00 PM
Hezekiah Jones
The songwriting vehicle of Raphael Cutrufello, backed by a rotating cast of Philly-area players known as the Family Jones. Folk and Americana with a strange, warm streak, going since 2006.
9:15 PM
Archawah
The project of Chris Archibald, longtime frontman of Bucks County indie rock band Illinois. He wrote “Familiar,” the theme song for the Netflix series Tires.
10:30 PM
Last Waltz Tribute
Bird Stage
12:40 PM
Stephen Kurtz
A veteran full-time musician and guitar instructor based out of the Philadelphia suburbs with over 25 years of professional performing experience. Known for his acoustic guitar work, laid-back charm, and deep repertoire of acoustic rock and traditional American covers.
1:40 PM
Emme Drago
She started fiddle at five and still plays it, but everything changed at fifteen when she wrote her first original song. She recorded her debut EP before finishing high school. Playing a solo set with a blend of indie-folk, pop, and acoustic roots storytelling.
2:40 PM
Jon Smith’s Voyages
Jon Smith writes, sings, and plays more than fifteen instruments, mixing rock, soul, funk, psychedelic, pop, and blues into theatrical rock. Awarded Best Alt Rock Band by Central PA Music Awards (2023).
3:40 PM
Andrea Nardello
Philly singer-songwriter whose folk-rock runs on soul and grit. She has taken the Philadelphia Songwriters Project prize, been named an NPR artist to watch, and shared a stage with Brandi Carlile.
4:40 PM
Penelope Introduction
The music pauses to introduce this year’s honoree, Penelope Gaskins.
5:00 PM
Hot Beer
Bringing high-energy rock ‘n’ roll and crowd-favorite anthems, Hot Beer delivers a fast-paced, electrifying live show built for the stage. Delivers big singalong rock anthems designed to get crowds on their feet.
6:15 PM
Chestnut Grove
A five-piece out of Perkiomenville mixing rock and roll with funk, soul and new wave. They have headlined World Cafe Live, the Trocadero and Ardmore Music Hall. An integral part of the RCB family also featuring Emcee Dee.
7:15 PM
Fireworks
The music pauses for the fireworks show.
7:50 PM
Rusty & Murray
Rusty, of International Fireworks Co., has volunteered his time, equipment and firework magic to the Red Corner Benefit for more than a decade, and hosts monthly open mic jams for local musicians at his home. He and longtime friend Murray have been playing music together for more than 20 years.
8:15 PM
Von Otto
A 13-year-old multi-instrumentalist making waves in the Berks County music scene, playing the Red Corner Benefit for the first time. His feel-good acoustic sound blends rock, jam, blues, folk and jazz.
9:15 PM
Drew & The Blue
Garage-kept rock and roll out of Reading, formed in 2018. Drew West sings while standing at the drums, backed by Taylor Lawrence and Mandy Veloz. They have opened for Black Lips and Southern Culture on the Skids.