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Live Music at the Sausage & Brew Festival

Six hours of continuous live music, three standout ensembles, and a genre-spanning journey — all set against the backdrop of Hobart Town Hall and its vibrant surrounding park.

Join us from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM for an afternoon you won't forget.

Festival Details

A Full Afternoon of Live Music

The Sausage & Brew Festival's music lineup is thoughtfully curated to deliver energy, variety, and heart — whether you're here for the jazz, the country storytelling, or the classic rock anthems. There truly is something for everyone.

6

Hours of Music

1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, nonstop live and curated sound

3

Live Ensembles

Three professional acts, each with a distinct sound and style

7

Genres Represented

Jazz, swing, rock, country, soul, blues & Americana

90

Minutes Per Set

Each band performs a full, immersive 90-minute live set

The lineup is deliberately sequenced to build momentum throughout the afternoon — starting with celebratory jazz, moving through intimate storytelling, and finishing with an all-out crowd singalong.

1:30 PM

Leatherstocking Jazz Orchestra opens

3:30 PM

The FisherCats takes the stage

5:30 PM

Rollo White closes out the festival

7:00 PM

Final Encore — See you next year!

From the first note to the final encore, the festival is engineered so the energy never dips. A local DJ bridges each set with curated selections, keeping the atmosphere warm and connected during transitions.

Featured Performer

Leatherstocking Jazz Orchestra

A 16-piece big band of accomplished regional musicians and educators, the Leatherstocking Jazz Orchestra brings a rich, full-bodied sound that fills every corner of the park with warmth and vitality. Their repertoire bridges the golden age of swing with contemporary jazz arrangements — a musical conversation between tradition and innovation.

Expect bold brass fanfares, tight rhythm sections, and the kind of infectious, swinging joy that makes it impossible to stay still. Opening the afternoon, they set the tone for everything that follows: celebratory, communal, and alive.

🎺 Big Band Power

16 seasoned musicians delivering full, orchestral sound

🎶 Classic & Contemporary

Swing favorites blended with fresh modern arrangements

🏫 Regional Excellence

Composed of respected local musicians and educators

Featured Performer

The FisherCats

Upstate New York band The FisherCats bring a powerful blend of rhythm and grooves to the stage, driven by a sound that feels both tight and effortlessly alive. Put together by 5-time Grammy winner Joe Ferla — longtime recording engineer and record producer — the band carries a pedigree rooted in world-class musicianship and studio excellence.

With a lineup built around seasoned players and a love for musical momentum, The FisherCats deliver a performance shaped by feel, chemistry, and groove. From the first note to the last, they bring the kind of energy that keeps the room moving.

Sal Palazzolo

Bass & vocals

Vladimir Smirnoff

Drums

Rich Rogers

Lead guitar & vocals

Doug Williams

Vocals

Joe Ferla

Guitar & vocals

Featured Performer

Rollo White

NYC-based singer-songwriter Rollo White delivers an authentic, deeply rooted take on country and Americana music. His sound channels the heart of honky-tonk storytelling and Southern songwriting traditions — blending original songs with timeless influences that feel both familiar and entirely his own.

Soulful vocals, expressive guitar work, and lyrics that reach into the chest — Rollo's set offers a more intimate, emotional counterpoint to the afternoon's bigger sounds. If you believe music should have something to say, this is the set for you.

Honky-Tonk Storytelling

Rooted in authentic Southern songwriting traditions

Original Songs

New material blended seamlessly with timeless influences

Intimate & Soulful

A heartfelt counterpoint within the festival's energy

The Venue: Hobart Town Hall & Surrounding Park

The festival transforms the iconic Hobart Town Hall and its surrounding park into an open-air concert venue unlike any other in the city. The combination of heritage architecture and lush green lawns creates a naturally beautiful setting — one that feels grand yet relaxed, perfect for an afternoon of live music with family, friends, and the wider community.

Spread out a blanket, pull up a chair, grab a sausage and a cold brew, and let the music wash over you. This is Hobart at its very best: outdoors, together, and alive with sound.

📍 Hobart Town Hall

Iconic heritage venue at the heart of the city

🌳 Open-Air Park

Lush lawn surroundings — bring a blanket and relax

☀️ Afternoon Setting

Golden afternoon light from 1 PM through early evening

Whether you come for the jazz, stay for the country, and leave humming a rock anthem, the music lineup at the Sausage & Brew Festival is designed to be the highlight of your afternoon. Bring the family, bring your friends, and bring your appetite — for great food, great beer, and extraordinary live music.