The Peach Festival Outlines 2023 Daily Schedules

June 22, 2023
The Peach Festival Outlines 2023 Daily Schedules

As The Peach Music Festival approaches, anticipation reaches its peak with the release of the highly anticipated daily schedules for the 11th edition of this legendary gathering. Set to take place at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pa., from Thursday, June 29 through Sunday, July 2, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable Independence Day Weekend experience. With an impressive lineup featuring headliners Goose, Ween, My Morning Jacket, and Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Peach is ready to deliver a musical extravaganza like no other.

The festival commences on Thursday with a fitting tribute to the Allman Brothers Band – the heart of the festival. The Peach Stage takes center stage on the opening day, hosting the Friends of the Brothers ABB tribute. The energy will continue to soar with captivating performances from Thumpasaurus, Twiddle, and two sets from the headlining act, Goose, who will keep the party going until the early hours of the morning.

Friday kicks off bright and early, with three stages bursting with musical talent. The main Peach Stage, midsize Mushroom Stage, and intimate Garcia Hand Picked Grove Stage will all come alive at 12:30 p.m. Kanika Moore of Doom Flamingo will showcase her prowess with a special presentation titled “Kanika Moore Presents The Broadband” on the Peach Stage at 2 p.m., followed by her TAUK Moore set on the Mushroom Stage at 8:30 p.m. Nashville Tenn’s Daniel Donato, will make his mark on Friday with performance with Trouble No More on the Peach Stage at 3:30 p.m., and later in the night, he’ll take the Mushroom Stage with his Cosmic Country outfit.

The Peach Stage on Friday will witness the arrival of prominent acts such as Boston R&B indie-pop group Ripe and the prog-jam ensemble Umphrey’s McGee, who will set the stage for the unique undefinable sounds of Ween. After the Ween experience, the Peach Stage will be taken over by the incredible LP Giobbi, offering a Dead House set that will keep the audience moving until the early hours of the morning. Meanwhile, the Mushroom Stage will serve as a platform for emerging artists throughout the day, showcasing talents like Couch, Dogs in a Pile, Taper’s Choice, Yam Yam, and more.

Saturday arrives with a lineup that leaves no room for a dull moment. The Peach Stage open again starting at 12:30 p.m., this time with a special Jaimoe & Friends set, honoring the legacy of the original Allman Brother. The stage will continue to be graced by captivating performances from the likes of Circles Around The Sun, Karina Rykman, Andy Frasco & The U.N., and Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, leading up to the highly anticipated headliners of the night, My Morning Jacket. The Mushroom Stage will showcase sets by featuring The Sweet Lillies, Melt, Lawrence, and the infectious psy-pop grooves of Magic City Hippies, who will keep the dance floor alive until the early hours of the morning.

Sunday may mark the final day of The Peach Music Festival, but it certainly doesn’t lack soul-stirring moments. The music schedule may be shorter, but it packs a punch with ten hours of exceptional performances: Blues torchbearer Christone “Kingfish” Ingram will perform on the Peach Stage after an opening set from J.D. Simo. The future-funk hip-hop sextet Lettuce will follow, setting the stage for an electrifying two-hour single-set performance by Joe Russo’s Almost Dead. Ziggy Marley will then take over, infusing the air with reggae, leading up to the grand finale headlined by the soulful sounds of Tedeschi Trucks Band, who will provide a fitting conclusion to this remarkable festival.

Throughout Sunday, festival-goers will have the opportunity to experience the talents of rising bluegrass trio Mountain Grass Unit, witness guitarist Tom Hamilton’s captivating side project Ghost Light, enjoy a mesmerizing solo set from Twiddle frontman Mihali, revel in a special showcase of Brandon “Taz” Niederauer playing Jimi Hendrix, and pay tribute to the festival’s founders with ABB heir Duane Betts.

The complete daily schedules for The Peach Music Festival 2023 are now available, and tickets can be purchased for this highly anticipated event here. See daily lineups below.

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