Rhythm & Raiz Music Festival is a sonic celebration of original artists and their music, community, and cause. Join us!!! All festival proceeds go to Raiz Ministry, educating and empowering the youth of the Dominican Republic. A suggested $20 donation at the door gets you access to all 3 days of music! A $100 Donation will give you a chance to win a select bottle of bourbon. Some valued over $250. Drawings will be held the last night of the festival. You do not have to be present to win.

Schedule Of Events

1PM : Corinne Faith - Outside

Corinne Faith is a song writer who pulls inspiration from the most vulnerable parts of her life. She connects with the audience like the first friend you sat with on the school bus. Each stop (and song) on the way home is an invitation to be human together. Her music is the kind that makes you want to sit on the floor. Corinne does not subscribe to one genre but is often in the realm of folky and raw with a pleasant dose of sad girl rock. 

1PM : Rust Bucket - Inside

Rust Buckett is one of the Charlotte area's most in demand acoustic duos. For nine years and running, best friends John Rust and Leon Edwards have collaborated to produce a smooth, rich sound that frames songs that are everyone's favorites with a distinctive sound that is all their own. Leon Edwards hails from Washington, DC and learned his chops playing 2 shows a day. "The man can play a guitar!" John grew up during the Beatles era and the "British Invasion" Those influences, along with a deep southern rock background helped develop his singer-songwriter style. Together they are a perfect blend.

2PM : Kristi Ormand - Outside

Kristi Ormand is singer/songwriter based in Charlotte, NC. She is the lead singer/owner of the band StellaRising. Kristi's musical background can be traced to an early age. While working full time she decided it was professional training that gave her the confidence and opportunity to finally pursue her lifelong passion of creating music. Her music is an authentic mixture of radio-friendly original rock/pop songs and energetic covers fused with rock, pop, funk, blues, reggae, and ska. Her band, StellaRising has shared the stage with national acts Smash Mouth, Night Ranger, and Lover Boy to regional acts such as U-Phonik, Gal Friday, and several other artists. Their debut EP titled ‘Motion’ recorded at Knothole Recording Studios in Waxhaw, NC was released in August 2011. They followed up with a sophomore EP recorded at GAT 3 Studios in Charlotte, NC titled 'Karma' in the late fall of 2013. A third self-titled EP recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, TN was released early 2017. Kristi and StellaRising are currently in the studio with plans to release new music in 2025.

3PM : Lisa De Novo - Outside

Lisa De Novo is an alternative americana singer drawing influences from the Cranberries, Tom Petty, and Fleetwood Mac. Lisa has headlined some of Charlotte’s biggest venues and toured from coast to coast. In the summer of 2023, Lisa released an acoustic EP called “Sunflower Showers” a collection of summer songs, including the single “Lost in You”. Her new song "Carolina" has been featured on the Charlotte Today Show and Queen City Nerve Magazine. She has also done several collaborations with artists from all over the world including SMK, Itro and Apothecary Raincoat. She has been featured on WAME Drive At Five, 106.5 the End, and “Your Carolina” in Greenville.

2:30PM : Jam Central - Inside

Jam Central is the evolution of what began as "Jasmine" in 2017 when guitarist Gerald Thomas met vocalist Jasmine Martinez. Bassist Taroak Taefi and percussionist Allen Williams came on board to complete the quartet. Several talented vocalists and additional musicians have come and gone; as well as some name changes as we have evolved. Their diverse individual backgrounds is a musical crockpot with ingredients of pop, rock, R&B, and jam resulting in an entertaining entree, JAM CENTRAL !

4PM : Mike Nolan - Outside

Mike Nolan is a Concord, NC singer-songwriter, originally from Detroit, known for his smooth vocals, thoughtful lyrics, tuneful melodies. From coffee shops to pubs, festivals to theaters, Mike is very active in the music community. You can usually catch him playing almost anywhere in the Charlotte area. In 2020 (during lockdown), Mike released a full-length record “Unremarkable”. This year (2025) Mike is actively releasing new songs every month on all streaming music services.

4PM : The Trick Threat - Inside

5PM : Amber Williams - Outside

Amber Williams is a singer-songwriter from Charlotte, North Carolina, who began performing at the age of 10. Known for her versatility, she is skilled in voice, bass, piano, and guitar. Amber is currently studying voice at Central Piedmont Community College as she pursues a career in music