Dear Friends,

Deep exhale … what a day!  Huge thanks to everyone who came out and made the 6th Annual Steinyfest such a success. 

Seeing hundreds of people come together for a full day of music, food, and community reminds me why we started this whole thing in the first place.  I’m grateful to have you support our efforts and help create a special experience.

Steinyfest has always been about discovery — about finding new sounds, meeting new people, and celebrating the joy of live music. This year, more than ever, I think we truly lived up to our tagline: “Find Your Next Favorite Band.”

Each of the artists brought a special sparkle to the day: thank you for sharing your music and your spirit with us.. There was a collective creative spirit that started with our impressive local talent @stink, @summer, @Eli, @thewild which set the stage for an explosive afternoon started off by the groovy @bluelight, into the fire cracker @Amelia, to the rock and roll of @Sid, capped off by @Theo and his band with the 10goodsongs family.  Every performance was special and I heard several lively “who was your favorite” discussions.

I want to extend special thanks to the core team who makes Steinyfest possible: Mia Steinberg for your vision, design, and all-around magic; Mickey Glauber for your calm presence and constant problem-solving; Pam “Pamnation” Condron for your dedication to creating a space where artists feel inspired;  Lisa Glauber for getting us on the social media map, Rachel Kahan for turning into a superhero with a clipboard. Thanks for helping make a special thing happen. And of course, to Jill Steinberg and Josie Steinberg who have supported this wild idea from the very beginning — thank you for letting our backyard dream grow into a full-blown festival.

To our volunteers: you’re the heartbeat of Steinyfest. From setup to teardown, ticketing to merch, hospitality to bartending, you made everything smoother and brighter. To our vendors: thanks for keeping everyone fed, hydrated, and happy — you helped turn the day into a real community experience. And finally, to our sponsors — Toyota City of Mamaroneck, Derek Moore Real Estate, Halo Kinetic, Rothmans, Window World Westchester, Future Commerce, Sun Cruiser, Aysnd, WFUV  — your partnership helps us keep this independent festival thriving and growing.

When I look around at Steinyfest each year, I see more than a crowd. I see a community of people who care about music, creativity, and each other. That’s what makes this so special — and why I can’t wait to do it all again next year.

With gratitude and love,
Greg “Steiny” Steinberg
Founder, Steinyfest