2026 Music Artists

Larry Fleet

Tennessee-born troubadour Larry Fleet grew up on a stack of records that spun everything from Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson to Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye. That mix shaped a sound rooted in country storytelling but unafraid to reach beyond its borders. A thoughtful songwriter with a knack for sharp one-liners, sturdy hooks, and a powerhouse voice that cuts straight to the truth, Fleet was working blue-collar jobs long before ever landing a record deal.

A devout family man and respected songwriter (including co-writing “Man Made A Bar,” recorded by Morgan Wallen featuring Eric Church), Fleet has built an impressive catalog: 2019’s aptly titled Workin’ Hard, 2021’s Stack of Records—a nod to the music that raised him—2023’s Earned It with the standout “Things I Take for Granted,” and now 2025’s independently released Hard Work & Holy Water. Fleet is doing things his own way—touring globally, connecting with fans, and staying true to where he’s from while taking country music somewhere new.

Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers

Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers is an award-winning Southern-fried blues rock band hailing from Tifton, Georgia, deep in the South Georgia pines. Led by vocalist and guitarist Derrick Dove, the band fuses gritty blues with classic Southern rock inﬂuences, drawing comparisons to legends like the Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top, Blackberry Smoke, and Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Derrick’s musical journey began early—he started performing at age 10 as the drummer in his father’s oldies band. Through high school bands, a brief stint on the road with a country group after dropping out of college, and a short-lived move to Nashville in 2009 (where he loved the scene but not the industry), he returned home around 2010 and formed what would become Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers. After years of relentless touring—hundreds of shows annually, the band released their self-titled debut album in 2018 to critical acclaim, shortly after Derrick’s father passed.

Seventh Addiction

Seventh Addiction is a Bainbridge-based band with deep local ties and a strong presence in the community’s live music scene. They’ve spent years playing local events and supporting Bainbridge gatherings big and small. As the opening act for River Town Days, they’re proud to represent their hometown on stage.