BANDS OF GOLPHSTOK

TANK ANTHONY

Get ready for a boot-stompin’, soul-shakin’ good time when Tank Anthony hits the stage! A former Marine turned powerhouse frontman, Tank brings gritty outlaw country with a bluesy edge and a voice full of heart. Backed by a killer band, his high-energy set blends originals and covers with the kind of raw emotion and southern swagger that’ll have you singing along and raising your drink in no time.

THE MARKSMEN V

Saddle up and get ready for a honky‑tonk hoedown with The Marksmen V—self‑proclaimed as “the best little country band in northeast Nebraska (or northwest Iowa, or southeast South Dakota, depending on who you ask!).” This five‑piece outfit brings a boot‑stompin’, feel‑good mix of country classics and high‑voltage originals from Siouxland’s own scene. Expect tight harmonies, catchy hooks, and a friendly, “down‑home” stage vibe that’ll have you raising your glass and grinning from ear to ear by the second chorus

FROM ELSEWHERE

Get ready to shake it loose with From Elsewhere—a four‑piece funk-rock party from Sioux City who are “ready to funk you up.” Expect high-energy covers spanning 1970s classic‑rock swagger (think The Cars and Blue Oyster Cult) through ’90s punk‑pop adrenaline (Blink‑182 vibes) and even RHCP’s irresistible funk-rock punch. These guys bring the groove, the grit, and just enough nostalgia to have everyone on their feet, singing, dancing, and grinning from ear to ear all afternoon long!

NEIL ANDERS

Get ready to kick back and soak in an intimate, roots-tinged solo set with Neil Anders—Midwestern indie-folk-rock storyteller extraordinaire. With just his acoustic guitar (and sometimes a little help from his trusty Brothers Merritt), Neil delivers heartfelt lyrics, rich melodies, and the kind of emotional vibe that instantly bonds a room. Expect soulful originals like “In Between” and “Crooked Homes,” shimmering acoustic moments, and that effortless charm that turns any space into a story-worn living room.

ACOUSTIC ROOSTER

They say every festival has a spirit animal—Golphstok has Acoustic Rooster. As the founder of the fest and its unofficial house band, Rooster brings a one-of-a-kind set that’s part storytelling, part jam session, and 100% Golphstok. Nobody’s ever quite sure what he’s going to play—but whether it’s back-porch blues, folk ramblings, or an impromptu singalong, it’s always the perfect vibe. He’s the heartbeat of the party, and the show doesn’t really start until Acoustic Rooster takes the stage.