Saturday, July 26 was day 3 and jam band day at the 2025 Great South Bay Music Festival, and Shorefront Park was alive with extended solos, funky grooves, and musical exploration from start to finish.
Kicking off the main stage was Kerry Kearney with New Orleans Gumbo, blending swampy southern soul, blues, and funk into a spicy, high-energy set. Rising quartet Eggy followed with a mix of originals and a Chuck Berry cover that showcased their growing reputation for tight jams and improvisation.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong kept the momentum going with their signature blend of psychedelic funk. Highlights included “Poseidon,” “Ocean Flows,” and crowd-pleasing teases of “Crazy Train” and “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” along with a full cover of Elton John’s “Rocket Man.”
Umphrey’s McGee brought their prog-rock intensity to the stage with a setlist that featured “All in Time,” “Bridgeless,” “Wappy Sprayberry,” and a surprise cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s “No More Tears” that had the crowd roaring.
Closing out the night was moe., who delivered a powerful headlining set that included “Ups and Downs,” “Lazarus,” “Tailspin,” and their version of “The Wizard’ by Black Sabbath, wrapping up the day with a perfect blend of rock and improv.
On the bandshell stage, festivalgoers caught standout sets from Orchyd, The On-En, Robinson Treacher, Soundswell, and Escaper, adding depth and variety to the day’s jam-heavy lineup.
From swampy blues to spacey funk to face-melting solos, Day 3 proved once again why jam band day is one of the most beloved traditions at Great South Bay Music Festival.
moe. – Ups and Downs, George, Lazarus, In Stride, Band in the Sky, Downward Facing Dog, Hi & Lo, The Pit, Tailspin, The Wizard.
Umphrey’s McGee – All in Time, Puppet String, Wappy Sprayberry, 40’s Theme, Bridgeless, No More Tears, The Silent Type, All in Time.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong – Crazy Train (Intro), Melting Lights, The Town, Calm Before the Storm, Love Trap, Poseidon, Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Intro), Rocket Man, Ocean Flows.
Eggy – 12 Pounds of Pain, High Noon, Trixieville, Shatter, Let It Rock, Trixieville, Shatter.
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