AMERICANA MUSIC

Music MAYnia is an annual music performathon and community festival. Held on the first Sunday in May, Music MAYnia is free and open to the public and features live music, games & activities, food trucks, and more. Student performers of all ages and abilities perform live continuous music (ranging from classical to rock) on four stages, outdoors and indoors. It’s a popular music festival that many community members attend—and look forward to—every year.

Rachel Sumner is no stranger to the stage. She spent her early career on the bluegrass circuit, singing and writing with the genre-bending Boston group Twisted Pine. Since setting out on her own, Sumner’s songs have been critically acclaimed, winning the Lennon Award in the folk category of the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for her song “Radium Girls (Curie Eleison);” earning her a spot in the Kerrville New Folk Competition; and being chosen four consecutive years by WBUR/NPR as one of the top Massachusetts entries in the Tiny Desk Competition

Family-friendly ● Carlisle musicians ● Diverse styles ● Food & fun Yarina • Five O'Clock Shadow • Nightlife • 5 Orange • Concord Women's Chorus Kenny Selcer & Steve Gilligan • The Hansen Brothers • Hot Club of Carlisle • Soundbites Red Velvet Slide • The Soul Soothers • Dale Joachim's Jazz • Don't You Worry Neighborly • Carlisle Community Chorus • Backbeat Farm Drum and Brass Band The Carlisle Music Festival showcases the amazing musical talent in our community—amateur and professional—playing a wide variety of genres. All performers have Carlisle connections. The Festival is produced by the Carlisle Cultural Council and Carlisle Old Home Day and is free and open to all.