Music for Mom

🎶 Music for Mom 9 Artist Spotlight #1 of 14

There's no better way to kick off Music for Mom weekend than with Paul Longstreet.

Back for his second year, Paul has a gift for taking carefully chosen songs and making them feel like they're his own. Every performance is delivered with heart, intention, and a stage presence that's impossible to ignore. Whether you're hearing him for the first time or you've seen him before, he has a way of drawing you in from the very first note.

We're excited to welcome Paul back to open the festival on Friday, September 11, from 5:00–5:30 PM, setting the tone for an incredible weekend of live music, community, and giving back.

Come early, grab a drink, and settle in for a performance that reminds you why live music matters.

Every artist donating their time to Music for Mom is helping support the Music Therapy Program at Golisano Children's Hospital, making every song part of something even bigger.

📍 Friday, September 11
🕔 5:00–5:30 PM

🎶 Music for Mom 9 Artist Spotlight #2 of 14

The most inspired musicians never stop creating. That's exactly what makes Mott such a special artist.

Returning for his fourth Music for Mom, Jeff is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter who has been writing and creating original music for nearly two decades. His soulful, gravel-worn voice and thoughtful songwriting have become hallmarks of his music, bringing honesty and depth to every performance. Whether he's picking up a guitar, mandolin, drumset or another instrument, Jeff always finds a way to bring something fresh to the stage.

When he's not performing, Jeff is building instruments of his own. As the founder of Darkwood USA - Mandolin & String Co., he specializes in handcrafted, American-made F-style electric mandolins, blending artistry, craftsmanship, and a lifelong passion for music into every instrument he creates.

We're so grateful to welcome Jeff back to Music for Mom 9, where his creativity and musicianship will once again be part of a weekend dedicated to supporting the Music Therapy Program at Golisano Children's Hospital.

Catch Jeff on Friday, September 11 from 5:55–6:35 PM and experience one of the Finger Lakes' most creative musical minds.

📍 Friday, September 11
🕕 5:55–6:35 PM