Lineup 2025
Check out the artists making up the Houston Hill Music Festival 2025 Lineup!
Listed in order of set time, you won't want to miss any of these amazing artists! Click their social links for more information!
Max Groft
Set Time: 12:30-1:00pm
Max Groft is a vocalist and keyboardist with a laid-back, genre-blending style rooted in indie music. Focused on feel and atmosphere, Max’s sets offer an honest mix of sounds that shift with mood and moment.
Autumn Chamberlain
Set Time: 1:05-1:35pm
Autumn Chamberlain is a young and authentic singer, songwriter, audio engineer, and multi-instrumentalist. Among her abundance of talent is her ability to accompany her dynamic and genuine voice on piano and guitar. Both are perfectly complemented by the perfect pitch that inspired her to dive deeper into music. Along with Autumn’s pure vocals, her clever and profound lyrics balance beautifully to make her stand out on stage. As an artist, Autumn strives to bring the heights of mainstream music back down to earth while adding her own unique style and flair, creating a more natural take on pop.
Bernie and Brian
Set Time: 1:45-2:15pm
Bernie Lussier was born and raised in Craftsbury, VT and credits Hank Williams and the Beatles for having the greatest influence on his development as a musician. Throughout his career he has played many highly anticipated Saturday Nights and can always pull a crowd. With previous shows compiling of dances, weddings, reunions, birthdays, baptisms, and music festivals, Bernie is sure to get you moving.
Brian Lamonda lives in Walcott Vermont and has been alifelong musician, vocalist, and DJ. He has played in many bands over the years
and loves to play all types of music, especially country and Rock. Brian has been playing with Bernie on and off for the past 10 years, and his future aspirations: are"pretty much (to) play with friends and jam".
Denny Shute
Set Time: 2:20-2:50pm
Denny Shute (DS) is a blues and classic rock specialist drawing inspiration from the likes of the great Buddy Guy and the Almann Brothers Band. Denny is a native Vermonter who has spent over 60 years in the music business, playing all over the state at restaurants, pubs, parties, and celebrations. He has a unique way of presenting his music and has a knack for connecting with his audience.
The Silhouettes
Set Time: 2:55-3:10pm
Silhouettes are from Hardwick Vermont. As siblings, they have been climbing the ladder of songwriting knowledge while playing a hybrid style of Indy and Pop. Their music is open to the many inspirations of their lives and they love sharing their music, especially with younger people. In the future, they hope to record and release their own album.
The Bleeding Hearts Family Band
Set Time: 3:15-3:45pm
Jeanne (fiddle and vocals), JD (guitar, banjo and vocals), Will (guitar, bass and vocals) Miller and Carrie Cook (bass, kazoo and vocals) many other musical guests playing folk, old time and bluegrass standards and originals. Influenced by country and folk musicians of past and present, this family band is rich with three part harmonies and ripping guitar solos while maintaining a loyal to their family band roots. Currently, BHFB plays events throughout Vermont and New York.
One Shot Hit
Set Time: 4:00-4:45pm
OSH is a band that came together in May of 2025, to play Gary's music festival. What happens from here forward.... OSH is: Jamie- (Guitar/Vocals), Seth- (Drums and Thunder), Pete- (Bass/Vocals). We are a Rock/Country/Blues trio with a combined 110 years of experience. We consider playing music covers a form of art and do our best to bring the REAL act to the audience.
D'Vinci
Set Time: 4:55-5:25pm
D'Vinci is a tech-house DJ from Hardwick, Vermont and has been involved in music for a long time. Developing his craft locally, he takes inspiration from fellow Vermont DJs such as D-Lav, Komoro, D-Gunn, and The Burlington Crew. With experience in band management, stage management, and promoting live events, his passion has never changed and he plants to continue into the future, with the goal of brining live music to the masses.
Gary Brian
Set Time: 5:35-6:05pm
Gary Brian is a singer-songwriter from Walden, Vermont. His roots, deeply planted in Rock and roll music, follow the path of artists such as the Beetles, Rolling Stones, Jethro Tull and Paul Butterfield. Gary has spent the last three years at VTSTU-Lyndon writing songs and studying every aspect of audio engineering. His classmates became a major source of inspiration and challenged him to take his music to another level. As a result, Gary was able to come up with his own locally crafted brand of pop rock, a genre that is now known as Mountain Rock; a combination of many different musical styles and expressions. The music can be characterized as as happy, upbeat, cool, catchy, trendy, and graphic.The images are easy to identify with, diverse, and appeal to anyone who listens.You will have the pleasure of hearing unique melody lines, creative vocals, and a variety of instruments and effects.
Red Ensoniq
Set Time: 6:15-6:45pm
Transmitting from a ship far beyond our solar system, Red Ensoniq assembles other worldly sonics, utilizing the synthesizer techniques that were developed long ago in the 60’s, in combination with some elements you may find in the “Rock” and “Popular” section of your local record store. Red Ensoniq’s high energy performance will make you feel like you’re watching “Alien” for the first time again, wondering who will make it out alive while mixing indie pop with jazz inspired chords, catchy melodies, and science fiction imagery.
Charlotte Rae
Set Time: 6:55-7:25pm
Originally from the vibrant East Coast, Charlotte Rae is the fresh voice of pop music that fans have been waiting for. With a dream of becoming a popstar since she could remember, Charlotte has been pouring her heart and soul into her music, and it’s finally paying off. In August 2024, she released her highly anticipated debut EP, "divine," showcasing her signature blend of catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics. She is looking to define her genre as a pop/r&b artist in her upcoming work. Her main modern influences include Jessie Reyez, Renee Rapp, Sabrina Carpenter and Omar Apollo.
Embracing her identity as the "off duty pop princess," Charlotte invites listeners into her world—one filled with glittering melodies and relatable storytelling. Known for her intimate approach, she captures the essence of youth and empowerment in every note.
Run Don't Walk
Set Time: 7:35-8:05pm
Run Don’t Walk is a progressive rock group formed in Lyndon, Vermont, known for their fusion of psychedelic rock, funk, metal. The band consists of Charlie McKelvey (Guitar), Campbell Jillette (Drums), Noah LaPoint (Bass), and a newly added member Alex Hayes (Vocals). With energetic performances and powerful sound, Run Don’t Walk has gained attention and is steadily growing a fan base in the NEK. Their music invites listeners to mosh or go on a journey through experimental soundscapes.
Chris Finn
Set Time: 8:15-8:45pm
Chris Finn is a New England-based artist whose raw, emotional songwriting draws listeners into a world of vulnerability while seamlessly blending rock, folk, and alternative sounds. Finn composes music that resonates with all listeners, influenced by Bruce Springsteen, Jeff Buckley, and Bon Iver. Finn’s live performances captivate audiences around New England, whether it’s playing at intimate clubs in Boston and Providence or commanding big festival stages such as Greggfest and Houston Hill Music Festival. His newest project, “Wearing New Faces”, recorded by the Eneekay Records team, promises a deeper exploration into the challenges of anxiety, growing up, and putting yourself out there.
Bitter Sweet
Set Time: 8:55-9:25pm
Bitter Sweet is a hard rock band from Lyndonville, Vermont. The band was formed by lead singer Mollie Steinhoff at Vermont State University in 2023. What started as a simple backing band has evolved into the hard hitting, head banging band you know and love today. Hailing from all across New England, Bitter Sweet’s current lineup consists of Mollie Steinhoff (Lead Singer), Noah LaPointe (Guitarist, Vocals), Benjamin Perreault (Bass), and Jimi Piluso (Drums). Together, this powerful four-piece will have you banging your head with their intense sound. Taking inspiration from many big names in hard rock such as, but not limited to, Paramore, Halestorm, Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, and The Pretty Reckless, Bitter Sweet delivers a heavy yet beautiful sound that will knock you down and pick you right back up again.
Alchemy
Set Time: 9:35-10:05pm
Alchemy is a hardcore band from NH formed in 2021. The band draws from modern hardcore and classic metal and thrash to create a unique sound that is equally as heavy as it is catchy. Their most recent output, 2023's "Seeing People in Empty Spaces" saw the band dive into a darker and more crushing sound, while the bands upcoming second full length record sees sole recording member Jared Hazelton exploring a more vast musical landscape, blending the band's hardcore style with pop and rock production choices to create an invigorating and extremely danceable record. The band is filled out in the live setting by drummer Ben LeBeau, guitarist Charlie McKelvey and bassist Jared Boren.