All taking place Saturday July 25, 2026 at Rock Stream Retreat located at 2990 Nye Rd Rock Stream, NY 14878
There are many things platinum-selling Darryl Worley has come to know in his 20+ year country music career. One of those things is how to recognize a hit song- Worley has scored nearly 20 hit singles and three chart-toppers with his self-penned “Awful, Beautiful Life,” patriotic “Have You Forgotten?” and “I Miss My Friend.” He also recognizes the importance of giving back as seen through his work with The Darryl Worley Foundation , annual charity events, and supporting the United States military as well as our nation’s veterans.
Join us Saturday July 25, 2026 as Darryl closes out a day of music followed by fireworks and a bonfire. Get more information on our Tickets and Camping pages.
JB has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in country and rock music, including Trace Adkins, Clay Walker, LoCash, Tanya Tucker, Sammy Kershaw, Phil Vassar, Darryl Worley, Big & Rich, The Charlie Daniels Band, Jefferson Starship, 38 Special, Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, Easton Corbin, Craig Campbell, Andy Griggs, and Tim McGraw. Every performance carries the grit of a firefighter, the heart of an EMT, and the soul of a man who’s lived every lyric he sings.
Tink Bennett & Tailor Made have been performing and opening for national acts such as Lady Antebellum, Charlie Daniels, Josh Thompson, Sammy Kershaw, Molly Hatchett, and many more for over 30 years. With six CD's since 1998 in their catalog, numerous regional and national awards nominations, winners of the 2021 Syracuse Area Music Awards "SAMMY'S" Best Country Recording - these guys deliver crowd pleasing, high energy hot country entertainment!
Local rockers, and Nashville recording artist Seneca Jam, who have been rocking the middle Finger Lakes since 2014 will be on hand too! Seneca Jam performs an eclectic mix of rock, blues and country with a promise to get the party started. Be sure to check out their song "Key West Sunrise".
Nicholas Stark & These Dudes are an electrifying, dynamic group that merges the raw energy of Modern Country with their own flair to deliver a danceable country music set with a few 80's and 90's thrown in to spice things up! Check out their socials and read the reviews - you know it's going to be a fun event.
For those feeling a bit of déjà vu, yes Wendy Owens and Jim Anderson are Rock Stream music veterans. The duo brought their incredibly talented and seasoned sound to our audience in 2025. Wendy, back in her Renegade days, has shared the stage with artists such as Trace Adkins, Big & Rich, Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice and Travis Tritt.
A Finger Lakes regional favorite. Payton blends originals like "Quit Wastin' My Time", "Don't Wanna Play", along with her take on classic covers. She kicked off day #2 of our festival in 2025 and since then, we have received requests to bring her back for 2026!
Thankfully - she said "yes"!
With 3 decades of experience, Jerry Karns brings the perfect blend of seasoned professionalism and high-energy enthusiasm to every event he touches. Known throughout the Finger Lakes and up & down the East Coast, Jerry has a stellar reputation and is the perfect choice to keep us all going throughout the day.
From the early days of the Fireside Chat Reunion, to the spark that became Echos & Embers , to the festival we’re now building together, with your help.
We’re excited to share that we’re returning in 2026 with The Fireside Festival, a new name that reflects both where this gathering started and where it’s headed. Your support, your energy, and your willingness to show up is what is helping shape our festival into what it will become.
Saturday July 25, 2026, we’ll once again be gathering at Rock Stream Retreat for a day and night built around great music, community, and FUN!
We shall be back next year!!
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Gary
Absolutely coming back next year!
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Michael
Can't wait until next year!
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Terri
So great!
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Erica
It was one heck of a show.
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Hank
Such a fun night! Checking off my bucket list dancing - in the rain. Even saw the fireworks! Great event.
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Karen
We had a great time performing this year, with the die hards who rocked with us in the pouring rain.
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The Boys of Freebird
(Despite the rain) It was still a great time!
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Heidi
Great concerts and great times last night!
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Sommer
So much fun!!!
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Nicole
Great weekend and we even stayed thru at least a half hour of DOWN POURING rain, until like 4 cracks of lightning!
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Mark L
We had a great time performing for you! Thanks for taking great care of the performers and being so accommodating!
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Matt from Be Damned
2025 brought us the Echos & Embers Music Festival. Attendance was admittedly on the light side, but those who joined us, made it a weekend to remember! We enjoyed two nights, eight bands, fireworks, food trucks, pro wrestling, vendors, camping, VIP seating, VIP parking, RAIN and SHINE! (And well, some more rain, like sideways rain). We had it all, and thanks to your enthusiastic support and positive feedback it was well worth it. Thank you to Prestige Worldwide Entertainment, Xcite Pro Wrestling, Sound On Sound Productions, Payton Clark, Wendy Owens, The Variables, FREEBIRD: The Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute, Bigfoot, Be Damned, Bad Bear, BONFIRE: A Tribute To AC/DC, Bat Tech, all of our vendors and support businesses & organizations, and most of all you, the fans!
In 2024 we hosted the Fireside Chat Reunion on the deck of our wedding retreat's cottage. We enjoyed an evening of spectacular weather, great songs, laughter, and connecting with friends new & old. All of this thanks to The Variables and John "Dr. Dirty" Valby. The reviews were positive and the small event affirmed our desire to grow into something a bit larger. Perhaps something a bit different from the local wine trails usual music-on-the-deck format we've all become accustomed to.
