Pictrola got its start at DelFest Academy in 2017, when late-night jams grew into a band fueled by bluegrass tradition, improvisation, and a love of the unexpected. Since then, Pictrola has taken its high-energy, ever-evolving sound to Grey Fox, DelFest, IBMA Showcases, Watermelon Pickers Fest, and stages alongside the Del McCoury Band, Infamous Stringdusters, Larry Keel, Danny Paisley and Southern Grass, and the Dirty Grass Players. With roots stretching from bluegrass and jazz to the Grateful Dead, classical music, soul, and beyond, five distinct musicians come together to create arrangements that are never quite the same twice. Their originals and covers stretch, shift, and find new ground in the moment. Pictrola’s 2023 debut album, Time Rages On, featured “Indy Air,” selected for Spotify’s Newgrass Playlist, and “More Than We Can Fix,” winner of a 2024 WAMMIE Award. In 2025, the band released a series of singles capturing the energy and spontaneity of their live shows. For Pictrola, the music is meant to be alive—and every performance is a chance to take it somewhere new.
Essence Studios at Riverworks
Essence Studios at Riverworks offers pre-professional ballet, teen ballet, hip hop, tap, jazz, and contemporary for dancers of all ages, right here in Poolesville. Dancers from Essence Studios at Riverworks will perform original ballet and contemporary works choreographed by Artistic Director Breanna Viscardo and Essence alumna Charlotte Gularson.
Commotion Dance
CoMMotion Dance is proud to bring our passion for dance back to Poolesville Day 2025!
Members of our Performance Companies, aging from 5-18, will perform multiple styles of dance that showcase creativity, discipline, and teamwork. At CoMMotion Dance, we recognize and prioritize the importance of building confidence, leadership skills, and providing a positive & encouraging environment for dancers to gather and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. Join us as our dancers light up the stage on Saturday, September 19th."
My Dance DC'
MyDance DC is a professional DanceSport Ballroom and Latin studio for children, based in Rockville, MD, and founded by Alina Sharipova in 2014. Our dancers, ages 5–18, actively and successfully participate in local and national DanceSport competitions. Students train in a variety of Ballroom and Latin styles, including Cha-Cha-Cha, Samba, Waltz, Tango, and many more. At MyDance DC, creativity meets discipline and structure—a combination that helps our dancers achieve their highest potential both on and off the dance floor. But MyDance DC is more than just a dance studio. It is a dance family, where children grow as dancers, build confidence, develop discipline, and create lasting friendships in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Impact Performing Arts
Impact Performing Arts is fully devoted to providing dancers of all ages an encouraging environment where they are given the opportunity to grow and excel in their dance education. We strive to deliver the highest quality of dance training, while nurturing each student’s unique gift of talent and creativity. We wish to encourage our students to achieve their fullest potential – to support them as they grow artistically and academically, and develop into well-rounded individuals – nourished in body, mind and spirit.
2026 LINEUP
11:00 am - Patrick Budd
Noon - PHS Poms & Cheer and Poolesville Commissioners
12:15pm - Essence Studios and
Commotion Dance
1:15 pm - Pictrola: Set One
2:30 pm - Danceworkx and My Dance Studio
3:00 pm - Pictrola: Set Two
Main Stage
Whalen Commons
Locals Stage
11:00 AM - 12:30PM - Pocket Threes
12:30 - 2:00PM - Ray "Mr. Swifty" Castro
2:00 PM - Zumba Performance
2:30 - 4:00 PM - The Upcounty Roundabouts
Dollar General
Falcon Lane
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Map
Click here for the 2025 Event Map
Pocket Threes Band
Andreas Millradt, Colin LI and Mav Zures are Pocket Threes. Based in the Washington, D.C. area; formed in 2022, Pocket Threes is a high-energy cover band of classic rock, country, soft rock, disco, and pop tunes. These talented musicians share their passion for music, delivering unforgettable performances that resonate with audiences of all ages, get people singing along, dancing and enjoying the show. www.Pocketthreesband.com
Ray "Mr. Swiftie" Castro
Ray “Mr. Swiftie” Castro is a Maryland based guitarist and vocalist. He is a solo acoustic cover artist who performs regularly at venues in the DMV and beyond. Music has been a passion his entire life, having been a guitar player since he was a kid, and playing in cover bands when he was younger. As former CPA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt & school owner, and former professional wrestler, these days, he is living his lifelong dream of entertaining audiences with his takes on popular songs that people know and love. www.mr-swiftie.com
ZUMBA-POOLESVILLE
Please join us on Poolesville Day for a dance along at Locals Stage at 2:00 pm!
Come dance with us ! Classes are held weekly ! Check out our Zumba-Poolesville Page on Facebook for details and our current schedule.
The Upcounty Roundabouts
Alan Gramley, Dan Spinder, Kev Rice, and Matt Partain are looking forward to playing on the famed Locals stage with a mix of originals, covers, rock, pop, and blues. Come on down and close out Poolesville Day with us at Locals under them big old shade trees!
