MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival 2026 Exhibitor List

With his music already generating a buzz, Tristan Roberson is poised to become a name to watch in the country music industry. His music has been played worldwide, in 180+ countries, with his songs earning multiple international chart placements on the Apple iTunes Country Charts — including #1 in Spain, #2 in Brazil, Mexico and Italy, #4 in Costa Rica and Top 10 across several other countries. Tristan’s hit single Somewhere In Texas , charted to number 1 on the Texas Regional Radio Chart and top 11 in the nation on the Media Base Indie Chart. Tristan has built a growing fanbase boasting over 377k followers across all social media channels. Despite his age, Tristan’s music offers a depth of maturity that speaks to the hearts of listeners, blending his honest lyrics with classic country influences.

Quimikoz is a Latino cumbia-fusion band based in Dallas–Fort Worth, delivering a high-energy, barrio-forward sound rooted in tradition and reimagined for today’s audiences. Blending vallenato-style accordion melodies with Afro-Cuban cumbia rhythms, reggae grooves, hip-hop influences, and a dynamic horn ensemble, QUIMIKOZ creates an authentic experience that honors the culture of the barrio while connecting with crowds on any stage.

Brock DeWald is a dynamic singer-songwriter based in Fort Worth, TX, known for his authentic story telling and soulful sound. Drawing from his roots in classic country, classic rock, and gospel, Brock delivers smooth tones that resonate deeply with his audience. His music, always from the heart, connects with listeners through the powerful stories he sings.

The Rockin’ Reverend” Rick McCoy brings his incredible keyboard and vocal talents to the Wine Pavilion. Rick comes to us courtesy of Studio 80 Downtown, Dallas Fort Worth’s only 80’s night club offering the best 80’s beats, coolest drinks, and the most electrifying atmosphere in town.

The Javier Gutierrez Quintet’s performances are characterized by a blend of traditional and contemporary Latin jazz music. Javier’s band is known for its energetic, exotic, engaging style!

In a time when many artists are striving to find their identity, Erick Willis is slowly leaving his mark on the scene, with a personality that is true and not just a stage persona. Taking cues from the music he was raised on Erick is blending soulful melodic lyrics, with the deep groove of roots-rock and as his lyric says, “with some of the harder stuff.” Showcasing a smooth voice with an excellent upper register, uniquely gravelly at times, and always pleasant to the ear, Erick is bringing lots of soul to the mix, along with undeniably Texas inspired lyrics.

Ricki Derek is an entertainer, that’s what he does. Greatly influenced by Sinatra, Dino, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Tom Jones, Bobby Darin, & Sammy Davis Jr, to name a few, Ricki has made it his mission in life to channel the greats of past and present with his own style, always surrounding himself with the best musicians. And if he looks like he’s having a great time it’s because he is. Seeing a Ricki show is like a time machine to the Vegas strip in the early 60’s without losing all that money!

America’s favorite heavy medley cover band Poo Live Crew is known for humorous, high-energy, nostalgic performances of 60s to 90s rock, pop, and hair metal hits. Performing in costumes, they feature themed medleys, audience interaction, and a party-driven, campy atmosphere!

The NOLA Funkstas, headed by singer/pianist/songwriter/accordionist Dennis Cavalier, bring the heart and soul of New Orleans to Main St with an energetic mix of Cajun, Zydeco, and Funk.

Jazz saxophonist extraordinaire Richard Palomino brings his smooth jazz repertoire to the Wine Pavilion. Richard comes to us courtesy of Studio 80 Downtown, Dallas Fort Worth’s only 80’s night club offering the best 80’s beats, coolest drinks, and the most electrifying atmosphere in town.

Trying to describe Brave Combo’s music requires a pretty extensive vocabulary – at least when it comes to musical styles. Since 1979 the Denton, Texas-based quintet has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, cha cha, the blues and more. They are America’s Premier Dance band and a rollicking, rocking, rhythmic global journey.

Audra Scott is a genre blending soul singer whose voice moves effortlessly through neo-soul, jazz, gospel, and classical/opera. A Fort Worth based artist with a global stage presence, she spent over a decade touring Europe in Porgy & Bess, performing in some of the world’s most iconic opera houses. Today, Audra brings that world-class artistry to festivals around the globe, delivering powerful storytelling, rich vocals, and a sound that feels both timeless and fresh.

Though you might call them Folk or Americana, Tipps and Obermiller are not genre-specific songwriters. Just as they write about every aspect of life and living, they use every style of music to suit the song at hand. In doing so, they take the listener on a ride that will just as easily make you laugh and cry as shake your tailfeather!

Jimi Brass is a DFW based artist whose sound fuses funk, soul, rock, and R&B into a vibrant mix of groove and grit. Originally from Arkansas, he grew up drumming in his family’s Baptist church before teaching himself guitar, drawing inspiration from legends like James Brown, Ray Charles, Prince, and Jimi Hendrix. In 2024, Brass was featured at the SXSW Pourri Funk Factory Showcase, performing alongside Janelle Monáe, Questlove, and MonoNeon. His latest single, Rudy, continues to showcase his dynamic blend of funk, rock, and soul, cementing him as one of the region’s most exciting emerging artists.

Acclaimed soprano saxophonist and producer Marion Meadows is known for his signature sharp-edged yet lyrical tone. His career spans decades with popular albums like For Lover’s Only and Dressed To Chill.