Abraham Alexander
Songs that radiate hope, with elements of soul, hip-hop, and blues.
Native Art Collective
NACo presents an artist talk centering on the exhibition, Indigenova, in the SHAG Barn.
ASAP! Celebration of Young Writers
ASAP!’s 17th Annual Celebration of Young Writers empowers students to share their love of writing with the world.
SHAG with PRIDE! Presented with Pride in the Hills
Pride in the Hills celebrates and improves the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) people in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills.
Betty Who
The Australian pop queen gives us an excuse to dance, a license to trust our instinct, and the knowledge that joy is never too far away.
Deborah Cox
This Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum R & B/Pop recording artist and actress possesses one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time.
Yozart
Multidisciplinary artist and composer breaking new ground in themes around the Black Queer Diaspora.
Shequida Hall
Back by popular demand! Shequida is a force of nature: classically trained opera singer, songwriter, playwright, and drag artist, the doll is a legend.
DJ Doctor
Herbalist by day, DJ by night, DJ Doctor spins records and hula hoops to create a unique dance environment that leaves a sense of community and euphoria.
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Cautious Clay
Blending R&B, hip-hop, and experimental indie, Cautious Clay’s productions are built upon a unique combination of organic instruments, digital programming, and soulful vocals.
Lido Pimienta
Colombian-born, Toronto-based global beats trailblazer digs deeply into the history of Afro-Latin music.
BJ The Chicago Kid
This Motown recording artist is modern yet deeply soulful, transcending basic classification.
Vinson Fraley, Jr.
Performing at SHAG for the second year, debuting an original work commemorating Juneteenth.
Art For Justice Fund
A4J Art presents Performing Statistics and the People’s Paper Co-Op, in a program centered around youth justice, ending youth incarceration, and the impact of incarceration on American families.
Food & Drinks
THE MODESTOS
The Modestos is the beloved pop-up of chef Norberto Piattoni, protégé of renowned Argentine chef Francis Mallman whom he worked under for four years. In 2013, Piattoni moved to the U.S. and in 2014 was sous-chef at legendary Bar Tartine in San Francisco. He opened Mettā in 2017 in Brooklyn, NY; in 2019, he opened San Pedro Inn Bar and Restaurant in Red Hook, Brooklyn, offering traditional Mexican cuisine. Since 2020 he has been working under the itinerant moniker “The Modestos” from SHAG to Los Angeles and beyond.
PARLOR PIZZA TRUCK
Parlor’s pizza recipes took 4 years of development and are based loosely on the original Naples style. They pride themselves on improved flavor and digestibility by adding a longer 48 hour fermentation period to an already special blend of flours.
Mine Hill Distillery
Mine Hill Distillery is a 19th-century landmark destination in Roxbury, CT, dedicated to craftsmanship, which is reflected in every bottle. Using their own spring water, Mine Hill sources all grains and malt locally, ages their barrels next to their own waterfall, and bottles spirits with a true sense of place. Taste the difference in their award-winning amaro, bourbon, gin, rye, and vodka.