SM Hanson Music
Seventeen bands will cross the stage on Thursday evening June 11. Music begins at 5:45pm at the Eric Stein Stage in Oakdale Park. The ‘Invitational Spot’ was created in 2023 to feature a band who has not previously performed at Festival Jam.
The 2026 Invitational Band is ‘House of Artifacts’. This 3pc band calls Salina home. Featuring guitar/vocal, bass, and drums – these guys have been influenced by classical, psychedelic, and progressive rock music.
This will be a great beginning to the 41st SM Hanson Festival Jam. 4+ hours of music. Each of the 17 bands play for 12 minutes. The music changes every 15 minutes/quarter hour. Quick set changes (under 3 minutes). Come be part of the 41st SM Hanson Festival Jam - the largest single evening music event in the Midwest.
Gates open at 4:00 pm on Thursday June 11 – music begins at 5:45.
Single-day or Weekend wristbands for 12 years and up are your admission. SM Hanson Music and many other local/regional merchants have wristbands for sale today.
Advance sales end on Tuesday, June 9.
2026 Festival Jam Schedule
5:45 House of Artifacts 3-pc Salina band with classical, psychedelic, and progressive rock. 1st time at Festival Jam
6:00 Phiya 3-pc band from Wichita. They played a great set of rock last year – kicking off this year!
6:15 Randy Baldwin Band 1st time at Festival Jam. They have played during the Festival. Local Salina rock band – 5-pc
6:30 Don Wagner & Friends These guys play country, bluegrass, and folk. Now a 6-pc band from Salina and Bennington
6:45 King Tones Salina based blues band. They got rained out in 2024. 4pc band will play the blues.
7:00 Urban Spelunkers A hit last year – playing Americana 4-pc from Kansas City area. Guitar, banjo, violin, and bass.
7:15 Roadhouse Saints 1st time at Festival Jam. 70’s and 80’s classic rock. Wichita area band with experience.
7:30 Kyndred Hard Rock 5-pc band from Hays. They will light it up. Rained out in 2024. Played in 2023.
7:45 Soul Preachers Classic Rock 3pc band from Salina.
8:00 Hey Radio High Energy from Wichita – a crowd favorite 5-pc band – exciting skate/party/pop-punk music.
8:15 Bootleg Mercy This 4pc band calls McPherson, Hutchinson, and Salina home. – playing Rock/Grunge
8:30 Fast Food Junkies HOT Bluegrass!! 2nd time performers from the McPherson area. 3-pc banjo,guitar, and bass
8:45 Cash Hollistah Hip-Hop with guitars, drums, vocals, and DJ – exciting Salina area performers
9:00 Love Like War A hit last year - Central Kansas roots – 5-pc playing Alt Rock. Check out the singer with a box!
9:15 Paramount Played in 2022 – Salina based Anthem Rock band – exciting. Sing along with these guys.
9:30 Steve Hanson & Co. The founder of SM Hanson Music. Always a variety – always great.
9:45 The Blades A Salina favorite. You gotta love a rock/pop/funk band with horns!