Ross Farm

An evening concert with acclaimed Nashville singer-songwriter Liz Longley + full-day access to EmpowHER programming at the historic estate. We are thrilled to welcome Liz Longley, with special guest Rachael Sage, to the Ross Farm MainStage this summer for an unforgettable EmpowHER evening of music. Known for her powerful vocals, deeply honest songwriting, and captivating live performances, Liz Longley has built a devoted national following, and we’re honored to bring her to our stage for this special evening. Nashville-based, Liz is celebrated for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice and emotionally resonant music, blending folk, pop, and Americana. She has earned accolades from prestigious songwriting competitions, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition. Her self-titled debut album was praised as “stunning” by HuffPost and marked by “cleverness and wit” by the Dallas Morning News. Her follow-up album Weightless (2016) was called “a thing of beauty” by Pop Dose. Her sixth album, Funeral For My Past, became a major independent success after fans raised more than $150,000 on Kickstarter to fund its release, making her the #4 most-funded solo female musician in Kickstarter history. The album earned widespread acclaim, with Billboard praising its range from Americana to shimmering pop anthems. Becoming a mother

Featuring elite college & youth ensembles + Dave Stryker/Bob Mintzer Quartet, two of today's most-respected jazz voices. Stay all day or swing by for a few sets at the historic Ross Farm for our 2nd Annual Ross Farm Jazz Fest! Enjoy a full afternoon and evening of standout live jazz in a relaxed, open-air setting, with a lineup that blends rising artists and seasoned performers. The festival wraps with a headlining set by the Dave Stryker / Bob Mintzer Quartet. Guitarist Dave Stryker returns as part of the team, curating this event with the Ross Farm’s David Becker to shape the day’s music. Bring a chair or blanket, pack a picnic, and make yourself at home—we just ask that you carry out what you carry in. Saturday, May 9 | 1–7 p.m. Rain date: Sunday, May 10 Tickets: $25/adult, $10/student, Free/Under 7 years old Estimated Set Times & Lineup: 1:00 PM – Jazz House Ambassadors Combo (Director: Mike Lee) 2:00 PM – Ryan Huston and the Montclair State Jazz Sextet 3:00 PM – Christian Orlowski and the Rutgers Jazz Sextet 4:00 PM – Sally Shupe and the William Paterson Jazz Septet ~5:30 PM – Dave Stryker / Bob Mintzer Quartet