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This weekend, the streets of Sag Harbor are alive with music — and the entire village has become the stage.

The 15th annual Sag Harbor American Music Festival is officially underway, bringing with it a celebration of sound, culture and community.

With 38 acts over four days, the event features everything from jazz and blues to funk, folk, samba and soul — much of it completely free and open to the public.

From pizza shops to burger joints — even a hardware store — music is pouring out of every corner of this charming waterfront village.

The festival’s founders, Kelly Connaughton Dodds and Kerry Farrell, say it wouldn’t be possible without the deep support of local businesses and residents.

“It wouldn’t have made it if the local businesses and the people didn’t embrace it,” said Connaughton Dodds. “Because we’re a not-for-profit.”

“Being part of Sag Harbor for 15 years and the support the community has given has been amazing,” Farrell added.

With performances both large and small, the festival showcases both local talent and nationally recognized artists. And thanks to generous sponsors and volunteers, the spirit of the festival remains inclusive and accessible to all.

Among this year’s highlights: Cécile McLorin Salvant, a Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist, headlines Friday night at Bay Street Theater. Sunday’s final acts include East End favorite Nancy Atlas, who will close out the weekend with a sunset set at Marine Park.

The rest of the lineup is just as impressive, with standout performances by:

• Gene Casey & the Lone Sharks

• Mambo Loco

• Hoodoo Loungers

• Rebecca McCartney Trio

• Leon & The Peoples

• New Moon Acoustic Blues

Full Schedule:

All acts are free unless otherwise noted.
Events marked with * are in partnership with Hamptons JazzFest.

Thursday, Sept. 25

6 p.m.
– Inda Eaton & Friends @ Whaling Museum Lawn

8 p.m.
– Groove Exchange: Jazz Jam for Musicians @ Masonic Temple*

Friday, Sept. 26

4 p.m.
– WYYRRDD @ Sag Pizza

5 p.m.
– Roy Wilson & The Buzzards @ LT Burger

5:30 p.m.
– 40 Foot Saints (Jody Gambino) @ Sen

6 p.m.
– Meera Raphael @ Kpasa

6:30 p.m.
– Rielly Rose @ Kidd Squid

8 p.m.
– Cécile McLorin Salvant @ Bay Street Theater – $60/$75

Saturday, Sept. 27

10 a.m.
– Escola de Samba Boom @ The Windmill

11 a.m.
– Mambo Loco @ Sag Harbor Express Alley Stage

11:30 a.m.
– Julia King @ WLIW-FM Marine Park Stage

12:30 p.m.
– Lina Maxine @ Provisions – Steinbeck Park Tent

1 p.m.
– Rorie Kelly @ Sag Harbor Express Alley Stage

1:30 p.m.
– Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks @ WLIW-FM Marine Park Stage

2:30 p.m.
– Mudflats String Band @ Provisions – Steinbeck Park Tent

3 p.m.
– Rebecca McCartney (Trio) @ Sag Harbor Inn

3:30 p.m.
– Sandy Rogers feat. The Lone Sharks @ Sag Harbor Express Alley Stage

4 p.m.
– Hoodoo Loungers @ WLIW-FM Marine Park Stage

4:30 p.m.
– Belle Curves @ Provisions – Natural Foods Market

4:30 p.m.
– Marta Sanchez Quartet feat. Caleb Wheeler Curtis @ Masonic Temple*

5 p.m.
– Clementine (Angie Pastor) @ Provisions – Steinbeck Park Tent

5:30 p.m.
– The New Students @ Sag Harbor Express Alley Stage

6 p.m.
– Jake Lear & The Kings @ WLIW-FM Marine Park Stage

7 p.m.
– Spitnkitn @ Kidd Squid Brewing Co.

8 p.m.
– Leon & The Peoples @ Provisions – Steinbeck Park Tent

Sunday, Sept. 28

10 a.m.
– Pete Mancini & The Hillside Airmen @ Amy's Hardware

11 a.m.
– REEB! (Real East End Brass) @ Provisions – Steinbeck Park Tent

11:30 a.m.
– Widely Grown @ Sag Harbor Express Alley Stage

12 p.m.
– Greg Humphreys & Friends @ WLIW-FM Marine Park Stage

12:30 p.m.
– Certain Moves @ Amy's Hardware

12:30 p.m.
– Ludmilla Brasil @ Tutto Il Giorno

1 p.m.
– Juliette Stewart @ Provisions – Steinbeck Park Tent

1:30 p.m.
– Annie Trezza @ Back Page

1:30 p.m.
– Camryn Quinlan @ Sag Harbor Express Alley Stage

2 p.m.
– Aqua Cherry @ WLIW-FM Marine Park Stage

2:30 p.m.
– Paris Ray @ Kidd Squid

3 p.m.
– Friday Night Traditional @ Provisions – Steinbeck Park Tent

4 p.m.
– New Moon Acoustic Blues @ Sag Harbor Express Alley Stage

5 p.m.
– Nancy Atlas @ WLIW-FM Marine Park Stage