Festival Schedule
Robinson Crusoe & Zoé Liberté - a musical storytelling show
Robinson Crusoe & Zoé Liberté - a musical storytelling show created by Gaëlle Hispard and Mathieu Gerhardt with Gaëlle Hispard as Zoé Liberté, Mathieu Gerhardt as Robinson Crusoe, Marc Beaudin as the narrator / the pirate.
Robinson washes up on the shore of a desert island… or so he thinks. Because Zoé is already there! Will they manage to join forces and stand up to the pirates? Presented with original songs, this lively storytelling show playfully reimagines—and twists—Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe. Blending humor and adventure, the show takes audiences on a vibrant journey that celebrates freedom and calls for respect for all living beings. This musical storytelling show, presented in English with a touch of French, will delight young audiences (suggested for ages 5 and up) and adults alike.
Mammals
Described as “indie-roots trailblazing high-octane Americana”, The Mammals make music for a world that has forgotten how to listen. Formed by Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar, The Mammals emerged from the fertile soil of the folk tradition. They carry forward the lineage of protest music, family harmony and grassroots resilience and weave them into something alive, awake and stunningly contemporary. The Boston Globe calls them “A party band with a conscious.” The lineup includes Ruth Ungar Merenda, Mike Merenda, Tim Morrison, Scott Melici, and Brandon Morrison.
Slap Dragon
Slap Dragon began as a half-joke: an acoustic funk band. But once the band started playing together, it quickly became something real. Blending acoustic groove, bluegrass instincts, R&B soul, improvisation, and sharp songwriting, the Nashville-based project thrives on chemistry, joy, and world-class musicianship. Their debut album, Mission Statement, arrives May 29, 2026 via No Coincidence Records.