Big Head Todd and the Monsters will headline the fifth annual Southside Summer Festival, presented by Marist, which will take place on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, from 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Opening for Big Head Todd and the Monsters will be Eddie 9V, and Back Country Boys,
Neighborhood favorite Back Country Boys will kick the night off from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm, performing country and rock covers from the 1970’s to today’s top hits, in addition to their latest original material.
Eddie 9V, who is touring this summer with the Black Keys,will take the stage from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Eddie 9V’s 2024 album Saratoga was a breakthrough — a raw, road-ready blend of Southern soul, blues, rock, and funk that helped launch the Georgia-born artist from cult favorite to national spotlight.
The evening’s headliner, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, will close the night from 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm. Very few friendships—or bands—stand the test of time, but for nearly four decades, Big Head Todd and The Monsters have done just that. The Colorado quartet—Todd Park Mohr, Brian Nevin, Rob Squires, and Jeremy Lawton—have built a lasting career
Open to ages 21 and above, tickets are now on sale and are $45 in advance (early bird rate ends Friday, July 17th at 11:55 pm), and $50 at the door. Limited VIP tickets are available for purchase for $165 and includes beverages and light food. Tickets can be purchased on marist.net/southside-summer-festival/ or via the “GoFan” app. All tickets are non-refundable.
Day of admission tickets will be sold through the Go Fan app or marist.net/southside-summer-festival/. Southside Summer Festival will once again be a fully cashless event. Accepted payment for all transactions, including admission, drink tickets and the raffle area, include debit/credit cards, Apple Pay, or Venmo.
Tickets are non-refundable. All money raised is used to provide financial aid and scholarships for current and future students of Marist High School.