2026 Musicians
Get to know the performers from this year's market!
Averie Wallgren
Averie Wallgren is a singer-songwriter studying music at Hope College. She plans on pursuing a masters degree in Music Therapy so that she can combine her loves of music and healing. She has been performing around Zionsville for the past four summers. Her sets span a wide variety of genres, from The Eagles to Olivia Rodrigo. She is very grateful for the local support for live music, and hopes to continue interacting with the Zionsville community through music. Stick around to hear a few originals!
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Dan Kusaya
World Music Special! When I moved to the United States, I discovered my passion for being a one-man band. Through live looping, I am able to perform using multiple instruments while showcasing my original songs and other world music pieces. My performances are not just about the music, but also incorporate storytelling of traditional Zimbabwean songs, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region.
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John Jackson
John Jackson plays and sings a wide variety of acoustic rock classics. He’s been playing for over 30 years, but only decided to start performing in the wild about 8 years ago. Come on out if you enjoy Crosby Stills and Nash, the Grateful Dead, America, Paul Simon, the Beatles, and Bob Dylan. While I have your attention, I might even sneak in a couple originals. My set list has been carefully curated to maximize the feel-good vibes and melt your troubles away. John shares a historic home in Broad Ripple with his boisterous rescue dog named Otis.
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Juan Douglas Trio
The Juan Douglas Trio is three part vocal harmony, guitar, trumpet, flute and various rhythm thingies all working together to put a fresh spin on your favorite radio hits!
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Odd Man In
Odd Man In is a horn band made up of horn players and percussion from the north side. Most of the members play with a number of the ensembles around town and as a group they can be found busking on the Monon trail near the Carmel Mid-Town area or entertaining at a number of the local senior living facilities and are a fan favorite at Hoosier Village. The guys have played Indy’s 500 Festival, Carmel Porchfest and Carmelfest, numerous private parties and events, and during a very busy holiday season, they can be found multiple nights at the annual Carmel Christkindlemarkt. The group features latin, pop, rock, jazz and blues covers with a library spanning multiple decades.
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Justin Monts
Justin Monts is a singer-songwriter from Monrovia, Indiana. His performances include original songs and covers from the 1940s to the early 2000s: songs that resonate with people whether in good times or bad. Themes of faith, love, memories, and the human experience are woven throughout his music. You can catch him playing around central Indiana and beyond, as well as serving over 35 senior communities each month.
In 2025, released an acoustic EP of original music titled “Smell the Roses” and looks forward to releasing more music soon. In December, he and his wife Kayla also welcomed their (2 months early) baby boy and are incredibly thankful to God and his grace through such a turbulent time.
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Patrick McBride
Patrick McBride plays an eclectic mix of acoustic versions of standards, 60’s favorites and originals. His jazzy folkrock style has been featured at markets, restaurants and festivals throughout the Midwest.
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String It On
String it On is a group of Zionsville and Indianapolis area string players, most of whom play in other Indianapolis ensembles, and many of whom are orchestra teachers. They have performed at Hoosier Village, Zionsville Meadows and other area nursing homes, the Zionsville Farmers Market and Fall Festival, art gallery shows, and other events. String It On started as a string quartet, by continuing members Kathleen Swayze and Cindi McGarvey, and over the past fifteen years has grown to about twenty members.
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The Jazz Torino
The Jazz Torino is a 6 piece Jazz Funk Combo playing jazz standards such as Blues in the Closet, Autumn Leaves, Blue Bossa, etc. However, this group takes great pride in playing the music of The Jazz Crusaders! The Jazz Crusaders were an American jazz group that played a fusion of genres, including R&B, soul, funk, and hard bop, evolving into "The Crusaders" in 1971 to better reflect their broader jazz-funk style. Since 2001, The Jazz Torino has played clubs, events, dinners, concerts, and party's all over Indiana!
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Starboard
Starboard is a five-piece band performing the smooth sounds of the mid-1970s through the early 1980s. Our style blends soft rock, smooth jazz, with R&B influences—often described as Yacht Rock. Starboard specializes in performing music from artists such as Toto, Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac, Pablo Cruise, Supertramp, Stevie Nicks, Styx, Billy Joel, Huey Lewis and the News, Jimmy Buffett, and Little River Band, to name just a few.
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Our goal is to create an upbeat, nostalgic atmosphere that guests can enjoy—whether they want to dance, sing along, or simply relax and listen to familiar favorites.
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