Sun Rider 9 Productions

Tickets and more info at https://www.musiccitymd.org/event/the-vortex-fall-fest-2026/

We are thrilled to announce today the our new film ENCORE is an Official Selection of the New York Movie Awards!!

Congrats to everyone that’s been involved in the making of this film project including the Vortex crew, Stub Me Down Podcast and RFBV films and of course the bands Dogs in a Pile , Neighbor Runner and Bobby .and.bobby , Reality Check Experiment , and Seven Teller

We will keep everyone updated if an awards been given and there is a screening in the Big Apple

This is the third Sun Rider 9 project selected by the New York Movie Awards. The music video for the song “See You in Hell” by Sporatic Sunjam was an Official Selection in 2021 and the film documentary Catonsville: Music City Maryland was selected and given the best award from this film festival as Finalist back in 2019.

Sun Rider 9 Productions presents the Vortex Fall Fest on Saturday October 17th from 3:00-10:00pm at The Vortex at CAA Park in Catonsville Maryland. This last event of the season is headlined by Sun Room who will be making the trip in from San Diego.

Stage One:
Sun Room
Patton Magee (of The N**e Party)
Fitzkee Brothers
Kelly Bell Band
Stage Two:
The Dive Bombs
Sound Check Rock Academy

Tickets and more information at https://www.musiccitymd.org/event/the-vortex-fall-fest-2026/

Today we are thrilled to announce that Joey Harkum will be bringing his band to perform at this year’s Music City Summer Fest! Welcome to The Vortex Joey!

Join us on Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 1:00pm to 10:00 PM at The Vortex at CAA Park.

🎶 Lineup 🎶

STAGE ONE
The Stews
Easy Honey
Joey Harkum
Pressing Strings
The Players Band

STAGE TWO
The Takes
Mallow Hill
Runner and Bobby
Experience

For tickets and more information visit https://www.musiccitymd.org/event/music-city-summer-fest-2026/

Fun fact of the day! Who is the person in the logos of the Music City Maryland Festival, Sun Scape Live and the Vortex? This happens to be pulled from an iconic image of none other than Sid Vicious of The S*x Pistols. What is Sid Vicious’ real name? The answer is in the comment section.

Sun Rider 9 Productions presents the Music City Bluegrass & Roots Festival!

Join us on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 from 12:00pm to 10:00 PM at The Vortex at CAA Park for an unforgettable day of music, food, and fun!


🎶 Lineup 🎶


STAGE ONE

Kitchen Dwellers
Magoo
Dirty Grass Players
Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass

STAGE TWO

65 North Pickers
Geraldine
Rock Creek Revival
By & By
Dawg & Dell

Early bird tickets on sale now! More info at https://www.musiccitymd.org/event/music-city-bluegrass-roots-festival-2026/

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Music City Bluegrass & Roots Festival 2026 - MCMA   The Music City Bluegrass & Roots Festival is back! Presented by Sun Rider 9 Productions Join us on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 from 12:00pm to 10:00 PM at The Vortex at CAA Park for an unforgettable day of music, food, and fun! There is plenty of delicious food from the food trucks at the...

As we here in Maryland are preparing for the chances of severe storms and possible tornados we are hoping that everyone stays safe. And also remind folks that there are only two more weeks left to grab your 2026 season passes to the Vortex.

More info at https://www.musiccitymd.org/the-vortex-one-year-membership-pass/