This celebration of music and community came back on August 19th, 2023, at the picturesque Salem Willows. As always, our festival aimed to unite us through the power of music, bringing joy and harmony to our vibrant community.
This year, the one-day festival was filled with spectacular live musical performances, enlightening educational workshops, an array of artisan vendors, and a beer tent with local breweries. No matter your age or musical preference, this event had something for everyone!
The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival was a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a passionate commitment to offering music and music education opportunities to our North Shore community. We embraced all, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, orientation, or gender expression, to join us in this grand celebration of life and music.
A group of people playing saxophones in front of a group of people.
A group of people playing saxophones in front of a group of people.
A man playing a saxophone.
A man playing a saxophone.
A woman in a red t - shirt smiling in a park.
A woman in a red t - shirt smiling in a park.
A woman singing into a microphone in front of a group of people.
A woman singing into a microphone in front of a group of people.
A woman smiles while holding a cup of coffee.
A woman smiles while holding a cup of coffee.
A woman holding a heart shaped balloon in front of a crowd of people.
A woman holding a heart shaped balloon in front of a crowd of people.
Two men standing at a table with cans of beer.
Two men standing at a table with cans of beer.
A group of men playing guitars in front of a stage.
A group of men playing guitars in front of a stage.
A group of women singing into microphones.
A group of women singing into microphones.
A cup of beer sitting on a deck overlooking an outdoor concert.
A cup of beer sitting on a deck overlooking an outdoor concert.
A group of men playing guitars and saxophones in front of a stage.
A group of men playing guitars and saxophones in front of a stage.
A band is playing on a stage in a park.
A band is playing on a stage in a park.
A group of people sitting on the grass and watching a concert.
A group of people sitting on the grass and watching a concert.
A woman singing into a microphone.
A woman singing into a microphone.
A man with a saxophone standing in front of a microphone.
A man with a saxophone standing in front of a microphone.
Jars of salts and spices on a table at an outdoor market.
Jars of salts and spices on a table at an outdoor market.
A man in a red shirt is playing an electric guitar.
A man in a red shirt is playing an electric guitar.
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Performances included:
- Krewe de Skunk
- TapRoots
- Diane Blue All Stars
- BT/ALC Big Band
- Salem High School Jazz Band
- Plus, the crowd-favorite, DJ SKOTVOID returned to spin between sets!
The Festival would not be possible without these sponsors:
- PEM
- The City of Salem through the American Rescue Plan Act
- The Lobster Shanty
- Wolf Next Door Coffee
- Creative Collective
- Rotary Club of Salem
- SOSS Records
- Mahi Mahi Cruises
