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Winter Wind Down Fest 2026

mostly unplugged festival

featuring indie, folk, pop-punk, americana, emo musicians and poets

Settle in. Relax. Wind down.

Celebrate the end of winter with us!

February 27-28, 2026
380 W 4th St
Williamsport, PA

Tickets on sale currently!

Tickets on sale currently!

Closed out wwdf 2022 with @gafferproject 🤍

Closed out wwdf 2022 with @gafferproject 🤍

Christian Welch!

Christian Welch!

Kicking off day 2 with Other Hearts Beat!

Kicking off day 2 with Other Hearts Beat!

Closing out the 1st night with @pocketvinyl 🎹 🎨

Closing out the 1st night with @pocketvinyl 🎹 🎨

@keptonhold kicking things off with a sick cover medley

@keptonhold kicking things off with a sick cover medley

Today's the day! We had some last minute time shifts and changes.
Excited to see everyone!

Today's the day! We had some last minute time shifts and changes.
Excited to see everyone!

Meet Ridey, an incredibly talented dessert and craftmaker! Originally from Cuba, she has made her home here in Williamsport. Two of her children, aged 10 and 16, are still in Cuba, and she's raising funds to bring them here and reunite their family. Ridey will be at WWDF on Saturday with an assortment of baked goods and crafts to sell.
More of her story in the comments

Meet Ridey, an incredibly talented dessert and craftmaker! Originally from Cuba, she has made her home here in Williamsport. Two of her children, aged 10 and 16, are still in Cuba, and she's raising funds to bring them here and reunite their family. Ridey will be at WWDF on Saturday with an assortment of baked goods and crafts to sell.
More of her story in the comments

Freddie Losambe will be joining us virtually in 2 DAYS!!!

How many of you took Friday off of work to be at the fest?

Freddie Losambe will be joining us virtually in 2 DAYS!!!

How many of you took Friday off of work to be at the fest?

Thoughts?

Thoughts?

Only one week away!

Only one week away!

Good evening Wind Downers! It's with great anticipation that we get to bring you our final artist spotlight. We get to bring you Nathan Leigh, who will be joining us virtually!

As I was preparing this spotlight, the best way I have decided to describe Nathan is Renaissance Man. Be has been involved in composition and sound for over 300 plays. He is a dedicated activist, and a musician with multiple instruments. Obviously a man with lots of passions!

Nathan recently released a new album called "All Myths Are Remixes". Check out the link in the comments and get excited! Less than two weeks away!!

Good evening Wind Downers! It's with great anticipation that we get to bring you our final artist spotlight. We get to bring you Nathan Leigh, who will be joining us virtually!

As I was preparing this spotlight, the best way I have decided to describe Nathan is Renaissance Man. Be has been involved in composition and sound for over 300 plays. He is a dedicated activist, and a musician with multiple instruments. Obviously a man with lots of passions!

Nathan recently released a new album called "All Myths Are Remixes". Check out the link in the comments and get excited! Less than two weeks away!!

As we enter our last couple of highlight posts before the fest, I'm glad to spotlight Tyler Wuerthner, a Williamsport local!

Tyler writes music that is fun for the whole family! If enough of us cheer him on, I bet we can get Tyler to play some catchy children's sing along songs that will stick in our heads forever!

As we enter our last couple of highlight posts before the fest, I'm glad to spotlight Tyler Wuerthner, a Williamsport local!

Tyler writes music that is fun for the whole family! If enough of us cheer him on, I bet we can get Tyler to play some catchy children's sing along songs that will stick in our heads forever!

Joining us again this year is Furnace Creek! Furnace Creek is an Indie-Rock band from Orange County, NY.

Take in this quote from American Pancake about their song "Past My Prime" and get excited! "It has the feeling of youth gone berserk like maybe we all have done, a feeling of acting out or having had enough. "

Joining us again this year is Furnace Creek! Furnace Creek is an Indie-Rock band from Orange County, NY.

Take in this quote from American Pancake about their song "Past My Prime" and get excited! "It has the feeling of youth gone berserk like maybe we all have done, a feeling of acting out or having had enough. "

If you were with us for WWDF 2020 and spent any time in our quiet time area, you may be familiar with our next performer, Kevin Schlereth! I like to think of that quiet room as Kevin's first virtual performance, so this year will make a three year streak!

Kevin Schlereth is a "Perma-touring, post-folk outfit based (loosely) in St. Louis, MO."

Get reacquainted with Kevin's music in the link in the comments!

If you were with us for WWDF 2020 and spent any time in our quiet time area, you may be familiar with our next performer, Kevin Schlereth! I like to think of that quiet room as Kevin's first virtual performance, so this year will make a three year streak!

Kevin Schlereth is a "Perma-touring, post-folk outfit based (loosely) in St. Louis, MO."

Get reacquainted with Kevin's music in the link in the comments!

If you've been around this scene for a while, you're probably familiar with our next performer, either because of their music, or the hair cuts! We're so glad Gaffer Project will be joining us from Virginia!

Gaffer Project is a Doomy Rock 'n Roll band, with a side of haircut! If you're familiar with old English terms, you may understand that a gaffer was another word for a lamp. Just as lamps bring light, Gaffer Project hopes to bring light through their music!

Check them out in the comments and at their set!

📷: Cedric Wilder Creative

If you've been around this scene for a while, you're probably familiar with our next performer, either because of their music, or the hair cuts! We're so glad Gaffer Project will be joining us from Virginia!

Gaffer Project is a Doomy Rock 'n Roll band, with a side of haircut! If you're familiar with old English terms, you may understand that a gaffer was another word for a lamp. Just as lamps bring light, Gaffer Project hopes to bring light through their music!

Check them out in the comments and at their set!

📷: Cedric Wilder Creative

As we approach our last few performer spotlights, I am excited to bring Sarah Beth Go! She is traveling from Nashville with her husband, Nathan K!

Sarah has a heart for listening to others and helping them heal from what's inside of them. Her music is full of "literal songs about literal life" and "magic in the mundane"! We're super excited for what she'll add to the fest this year!

As we approach our last few performer spotlights, I am excited to bring Sarah Beth Go! She is traveling from Nashville with her husband, Nathan K!

Sarah has a heart for listening to others and helping them heal from what's inside of them. Her music is full of "literal songs about literal life" and "magic in the mundane"! We're super excited for what she'll add to the fest this year!

Welcoming another new comer, Rebel Code! Rebel code is an Alternative Rock band!

If you like Mountain Dew, or if you don't, make sure you check out Rebel Code!

"Led by Josh Murphy, and drawing influences from the likes of Anberlin, New Found Glory, and All Time Low, they write songs about seeking out hope in the midst of brokenness. "

Welcoming another new comer, Rebel Code! Rebel code is an Alternative Rock band!

If you like Mountain Dew, or if you don't, make sure you check out Rebel Code!

"Led by Josh Murphy, and drawing influences from the likes of Anberlin, New Found Glory, and All Time Low, they write songs about seeking out hope in the midst of brokenness. "

As I get to highlight performers through social media, it has been exciting to see all of our first comers! Another new performer joining us is Nameling! Nameling is an Emo/Indie Pop musician from Red Bank, New Jersey!

As I read this bio, I couldn't help but think "this sounds relatable" and I'm sure some of you will agree! Make sure you check out his set!

"Just a guy from New Jersey that writes (sort of) sad songs about magic, love, and poor life management."

As I get to highlight performers through social media, it has been exciting to see all of our first comers! Another new performer joining us is Nameling! Nameling is an Emo/Indie Pop musician from Red Bank, New Jersey!

As I read this bio, I couldn't help but think "this sounds relatable" and I'm sure some of you will agree! Make sure you check out his set!

"Just a guy from New Jersey that writes (sort of) sad songs about magic, love, and poor life management."

Flying in for WWDF 2022 from Colorado, Jay Costlow! We are so excited to have her join us again!

Jay has been doing music with Kevin Schlereth for years and we are excited to have her on with her own music! Also, if you're interested in being in PA for ANOTHER fest in May, definitely ask her about Flood City!

"I write music that I hope can help people be more comfortable and less scared of facing sin, struggle and fear. I want to face the darkness of humanity with as much humility and light as God has granted me."

Flying in for WWDF 2022 from Colorado, Jay Costlow! We are so excited to have her join us again!

Jay has been doing music with Kevin Schlereth for years and we are excited to have her on with her own music! Also, if you're interested in being in PA for ANOTHER fest in May, definitely ask her about Flood City!

"I write music that I hope can help people be more comfortable and less scared of facing sin, struggle and fear. I want to face the darkness of humanity with as much humility and light as God has granted me."

Kicking off this week's spotlight is Freddie Losambe! Freddie is a hip hop artist from Burlington, VT! He joined us virtually last year, but we're glad to have him back for WWDF! Although we'll be in person this year, we have a couple performers who are joining us virtually; Freddie is one of them!

Freddie uses songs and beats to give a personal snapshot of his growth as a man, as a follower of Jesus, and as a high five enthusiast! If his music resonates with you, reach out to him and definitely send the high five emoji! 🙏

Kicking off this week's spotlight is Freddie Losambe! Freddie is a hip hop artist from Burlington, VT! He joined us virtually last year, but we're glad to have him back for WWDF! Although we'll be in person this year, we have a couple performers who are joining us virtually; Freddie is one of them!

Freddie uses songs and beats to give a personal snapshot of his growth as a man, as a follower of Jesus, and as a high five enthusiast! If his music resonates with you, reach out to him and definitely send the high five emoji! 🙏

We're adding a few music videos from newcomers to tomorrow's virtual festival preview! On our fb at 8:00pm!

We're adding a few music videos from newcomers to tomorrow's virtual festival preview! On our fb at 8:00pm!

One of the perks about meeting in person again is we get to see Other Hearts Beat perform live instead of virtual!

Matt Neal is a performer from Pittsburgh, PA who goes by Other Hearts Beat. This style of music is Alternative Pop Piano and you definitely want to check it out!

Matt says that "Other Hearts Beat is my way of working through some negative cycles and my walk of faith. If anything resonates with you, I’d love to talk about it!" Totally take him up on that!

One of the perks about meeting in person again is we get to see Other Hearts Beat perform live instead of virtual!

Matt Neal is a performer from Pittsburgh, PA who goes by Other Hearts Beat. This style of music is Alternative Pop Piano and you definitely want to check it out!

Matt says that "Other Hearts Beat is my way of working through some negative cycles and my walk of faith. If anything resonates with you, I’d love to talk about it!" Totally take him up on that!

Micah Kimber just released a new ep!
Do your ears and brain a favor and check it out. We're so honored to have him part of the fest this year!

Micah Kimber just released a new ep!
Do your ears and brain a favor and check it out. We're so honored to have him part of the fest this year!

We're just under a month away from the start of WWDF 2022. Maybe you've been asking yourself "where did they say this fest was again?" or "I wonder what things I should check out around the fest times?" Good thing we have so many Williamsport locals playing the fest! Like this one, Joe Tokay!

Joe Tokay is an acoustic singer/songwriter and Williamsport Native. His shows are usually a mix of covers and originals that will bring you the vibes of Folk/Rock and Americana!

Get familiar with his work before the fest by checking out his music at the link in the comments.

We're just under a month away from the start of WWDF 2022. Maybe you've been asking yourself "where did they say this fest was again?" or "I wonder what things I should check out around the fest times?" Good thing we have so many Williamsport locals playing the fest! Like this one, Joe Tokay!

Joe Tokay is an acoustic singer/songwriter and Williamsport Native. His shows are usually a mix of covers and originals that will bring you the vibes of Folk/Rock and Americana!

Get familiar with his work before the fest by checking out his music at the link in the comments.

Full lineup!
We're excited to be in person this year and happy to include a few friends who are unable to attend sharing prerecorded video sets!
Less than a month away! 😯

Full lineup!
We're excited to be in person this year and happy to include a few friends who are unable to attend sharing prerecorded video sets!
Less than a month away! 😯

Tonight's late post is brought to you from space; time moves different here. Please welcome first time WWDF performer One Exit Down!

One exit down is the project started by Jacob Assell, a local to Dundee, Mi. This genre is Indie Pop Rock.

If you're curious about the sound of One Exit Down it can be described as "the best mix of 80s rock, 00’s rock, and modern pop all on the same rocket ship to the moon." You can also visit the link in the comments!

Tonight's late post is brought to you from space; time moves different here. Please welcome first time WWDF performer One Exit Down!

One exit down is the project started by Jacob Assell, a local to Dundee, Mi. This genre is Indie Pop Rock.

If you're curious about the sound of One Exit Down it can be described as "the best mix of 80s rock, 00’s rock, and modern pop all on the same rocket ship to the moon." You can also visit the link in the comments!

Our next artist has been a performer at both previous fests, but the first one was under the project Groove Bruce Groove. Dan will be performing this WWDF under his project Rosemont! Dan will be joining us from Detroit, MI!

Rosemont is a project where Dan sings songs about the real feelings of hurt, and the hope that can come out of those places!

Our next artist has been a performer at both previous fests, but the first one was under the project Groove Bruce Groove. Dan will be performing this WWDF under his project Rosemont! Dan will be joining us from Detroit, MI!

Rosemont is a project where Dan sings songs about the real feelings of hurt, and the hope that can come out of those places!

Saturday at 8pm we're posting a video preview with returning performers from last year's virtual fest! Share it around!

Saturday at 8pm we're posting a video preview with returning performers from last year's virtual fest! Share it around!

Our next friend, and last one for the week, is Christian Welch!

Christian is a spoken word artist originally from Ft. Lauderdale, FL but now he resides in Chicago!

Glimpse a little bit of his heart through this insert from Christian! "I do spoken word. Who knows how words are formed. I just kind of accept it. Whatever this thing is of language that I've been allowed to know in my life causes something inside of me, so I figure to do it. I'm just on a verbal pincer move."

Our next friend, and last one for the week, is Christian Welch!

Christian is a spoken word artist originally from Ft. Lauderdale, FL but now he resides in Chicago!

Glimpse a little bit of his heart through this insert from Christian! "I do spoken word. Who knows how words are formed. I just kind of accept it. Whatever this thing is of language that I've been allowed to know in my life causes something inside of me, so I figure to do it. I'm just on a verbal pincer move."

Joining us again from Columbia, SC is folk punk musician The Lamplight Gospel!

We're gonna let Corey introduce himself! "Hey, guys! My name is Corey and so go by the moniker ‘The Lamplight Gospel’. I play sad, pensive, lyrically driven music in order to connect with people in hopes to build community and create a sense of family. I can’t wait to play Winter Wind Down Fest ‘22 and see you all again! 💛"

Joining us again from Columbia, SC is folk punk musician The Lamplight Gospel!

We're gonna let Corey introduce himself! "Hey, guys! My name is Corey and so go by the moniker ‘The Lamplight Gospel’. I play sad, pensive, lyrically driven music in order to connect with people in hopes to build community and create a sense of family. I can’t wait to play Winter Wind Down Fest ‘22 and see you all again! 💛"

Micah is releasing an EP next week! Presave link in comments

Micah is releasing an EP next week! Presave link in comments

Joining us for the first time this year is a band called Idle Wave! Idle Wave is an Indie/Emo band from Asbury Park, NJ and we're excited to welcome them into the WWDF family!

"Idle Wave was once best described as an Alternative band "embodying the anthemic garage rock sound of Weezer with the hard- truth lyricism of The Wonder Years". Now, the band is stepping away from its roots and branching into the ever-growing Indie-Alternative world. With a new album on the horizon, Idle Wave has stepped into the likes of an Indie-Pop artist who beats on with an Emo heart."

Check out Idle Wave at the link in the comments!

Joining us for the first time this year is a band called Idle Wave! Idle Wave is an Indie/Emo band from Asbury Park, NJ and we're excited to welcome them into the WWDF family!

"Idle Wave was once best described as an Alternative band "embodying the anthemic garage rock sound of Weezer with the hard- truth lyricism of The Wonder Years". Now, the band is stepping away from its roots and branching into the ever-growing Indie-Alternative world. With a new album on the horizon, Idle Wave has stepped into the likes of an Indie-Pop artist who beats on with an Emo heart."

Check out Idle Wave at the link in the comments!

Joining us from Baltimore, MD is My Heart, My Anchor! My Heart, My Anchor played the fest in 2020 and we're glad to welcome Daniel back this year!

My Heart, My Anchor is acoustic music from singer-songwriter Daniel Thompson! If you've ever considered what it would sound like if City and Colour and Dashboard Confessionals had a baby, look no further and make sure to check out this set!

Joining us from Baltimore, MD is My Heart, My Anchor! My Heart, My Anchor played the fest in 2020 and we're glad to welcome Daniel back this year!

My Heart, My Anchor is acoustic music from singer-songwriter Daniel Thompson! If you've ever considered what it would sound like if City and Colour and Dashboard Confessionals had a baby, look no further and make sure to check out this set!

Hang out with us tonight at 7pm EST on Instagram live

Hang out with us tonight at 7pm EST on Instagram live

Cody Morningstar will be joining us again this WWDF!

He is an Indie Folk musician from the Williamsport are. He "weaves story into harmony with his intricately acoustic guitar playing and his quietly powerful voice. Blending folk, Americana, and rock, he melds sounds into a soft yet edgy style that's all his own."

Come check out Cody's set and hear the songs that come straight from his heart!

Cody Morningstar will be joining us again this WWDF!

He is an Indie Folk musician from the Williamsport are. He "weaves story into harmony with his intricately acoustic guitar playing and his quietly powerful voice. Blending folk, Americana, and rock, he melds sounds into a soft yet edgy style that's all his own."

Come check out Cody's set and hear the songs that come straight from his heart!

We're so grateful for the skills of illustrator and tattoo artist @kayla.jade.art for creating the cute character graphic for WWDF2022! Check out her art and connect up with her for any tattoo needs if you live in southeast Michigan!

We're so grateful for the skills of illustrator and tattoo artist @kayla.jade.art for creating the cute character graphic for WWDF2022! Check out her art and connect up with her for any tattoo needs if you live in southeast Michigan!

We are on a Williamsport locals streak, and I am not disappointed! Our next artist is returning poet, Christopher Cizek!

Christopher Cizek does not shy away from the messy stuff and I am certain you will pick that up as you listen to his set!

There's a link to his work in the comments!

We are on a Williamsport locals streak, and I am not disappointed! Our next artist is returning poet, Christopher Cizek!

Christopher Cizek does not shy away from the messy stuff and I am certain you will pick that up as you listen to his set!

There's a link to his work in the comments!

New for our listening ears this WWDF, Sarah Keely Decker!

Sarah Keely Decker is another Williamsport local who will be playing the fest! Although she's been singing her whole life, she just began creating during the 2020 pandemic!

If you're curious about what kind of music Sarah Keely Decker writes, it can be described as "soulful personal anthems and worship music to silly kids songs, as varied as the human experience."

I for one am thrilled to get to experience her music and I can't wait to support her with all of you!

New for our listening ears this WWDF, Sarah Keely Decker!

Sarah Keely Decker is another Williamsport local who will be playing the fest! Although she's been singing her whole life, she just began creating during the 2020 pandemic!

If you're curious about what kind of music Sarah Keely Decker writes, it can be described as "soulful personal anthems and worship music to silly kids songs, as varied as the human experience."

I for one am thrilled to get to experience her music and I can't wait to support her with all of you!

Welcoming back for a third year: Chris Bernstorf! Chris Bernstorf is a spoken word poet who currently resides in Trenton, MI!

He describes himself as "a loud friend misusing home goods and doing his best and probably sleeping on a couch near you."

You will definitely be glad that you came to this set! Check out his poems at Chrisbernstorf.bandcamp.com

Welcoming back for a third year: Chris Bernstorf! Chris Bernstorf is a spoken word poet who currently resides in Trenton, MI!

He describes himself as "a loud friend misusing home goods and doing his best and probably sleeping on a couch near you."

You will definitely be glad that you came to this set! Check out his poems at Chrisbernstorf.bandcamp.com

There are some new additions to the fest!
For now you can check out the playlist to discover who 🧐
full lineup announced soon!

There are some new additions to the fest!
For now you can check out the playlist to discover who 🧐
full lineup announced soon!

Starting off this week's artist spotlights with a Williamsport Local, Upstate/Downstate!

Upstate/Downstate can be describes as a Dream Pop/Hip Hop/Electronica band. They played our virtual fest last year and we're glad to have them in person this year!

"Upstate/Downstate is the collaborative evolution of singer/songwriter Theresa Kabat's music paired with the electronic/instrumental production of Anthony DiMaggio. Both are formerly of the band Dirty Red Dress. The duo creates lush soundscapes over hip-hop influenced beats to weave effortlessly around Theresa's poignant, thoughtful lyrics."

Definitely go to https://upstatedownstate.bandcamp.com/ and give them a listen!

Starting off this week's artist spotlights with a Williamsport Local, Upstate/Downstate!

Upstate/Downstate can be describes as a Dream Pop/Hip Hop/Electronica band. They played our virtual fest last year and we're glad to have them in person this year!

"Upstate/Downstate is the collaborative evolution of singer/songwriter Theresa Kabat's music paired with the electronic/instrumental production of Anthony DiMaggio. Both are formerly of the band Dirty Red Dress. The duo creates lush soundscapes over hip-hop influenced beats to weave effortlessly around Theresa's poignant, thoughtful lyrics."

Definitely go to https://upstatedownstate.bandcamp.com/ and give them a listen!

Last year, we had Noah of Boyko join us for our virtual fest. This year Noah will be back, but under his project, Stepping Stones!

Noah is a rapper from Carmel, IN! Although I don't have a place to send you to pre learn his songs, I would still highly suggest coming to his set! His words are real and relatable.

Last year, we had Noah of Boyko join us for our virtual fest. This year Noah will be back, but under his project, Stepping Stones!

Noah is a rapper from Carmel, IN! Although I don't have a place to send you to pre learn his songs, I would still highly suggest coming to his set! His words are real and relatable.

Joining us for WWDF 2022, for the second time, but the first time in person, Wind Words! Michael Rosado will be traveling from the warmth of Melbourne, FL to enjoy a chill winter with us!

Wind Words has been "sharing journal entrees since 2014. It’s a spoken word music thing." If sharing journal entries with strangers doesn't entice you enough, definitely come for his personality! There's no way you leave a conversation with Michael without a new friend

Visit windwords.bandcamp.com to get a glimpse of these journal entries before they're shared on his set!

Joining us for WWDF 2022, for the second time, but the first time in person, Wind Words! Michael Rosado will be traveling from the warmth of Melbourne, FL to enjoy a chill winter with us!

Wind Words has been "sharing journal entrees since 2014. It’s a spoken word music thing." If sharing journal entries with strangers doesn't entice you enough, definitely come for his personality! There's no way you leave a conversation with Michael without a new friend

Visit windwords.bandcamp.com to get a glimpse of these journal entries before they're shared on his set!

Only 50 days away!

Only 50 days away!

Although he did not perform for WWDF in 2020, he made up for it with his creative contribution for our virtual WWDF of 2021! Please welcome back Saint of Pine Hills!

Saint of Pine Hills is a project by Cory who calls Orlando, FL home. He writes "music about life, death & everything in between!"

Definitely check him out at linktr.ee/saintofpinehills and get excited!

Although he did not perform for WWDF in 2020, he made up for it with his creative contribution for our virtual WWDF of 2021! Please welcome back Saint of Pine Hills!

Saint of Pine Hills is a project by Cory who calls Orlando, FL home. He writes "music about life, death & everything in between!"

Definitely check him out at linktr.ee/saintofpinehills and get excited!

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