After three unforgettable days at Belleayre, Mountain Jam 2025 wrapped up on Sunday, June 22nd, with a sun-drenched finale that delivered both musical fireworks and heart-swelling moments. Day 3 didn’t wind down, it lifted off – catch up on Day 1 and Day 2 action.
Mikaela Davis opened the afternoon with her dreamy blend of harp-forward folk and soul, casting a serene spell over early arrivals. It was a gentle start that hinted at the emotional and sonic heights still to come.
That mood didn’t last long. Dogs in a Pile kicked things into high gear with psych-soaked grooves and jam-heavy energy. Their set hit a glorious peak when Molly Tuttle joined them onstage for their take on the Grateful Dead’s “New Speedway Boogie,” sending Deadheads and new fans alike into a frenzy.
Tuttle didn’t slow down once she took over with her own set. Backed by a brand-new band playing just their third show, she blended rootsy precision with rock swagger.
A curveball cover of a Ringo Starr country tune, one she recently recorded with the man himself, underscored her fearless versatility. This was an artist unafraid to redraw her own lines.
Close to the end of her set, she dipped off stage momentarily, revealing to the packed Mountain her battle with alopecia, since a child.
Wig removed and vulnerable she finished out her powerhouse set framed in self confidence, empowerment and embracing your differences.
moe., followed with a heady, high-octane set that proved why they’re festival royalty. Their soaring take on the Allman Brothers’ “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” showed off their deep-pocket improv chops, while newer material like “Ups and Downs” landed with the same power as the classics. It was a set that looked forward without forgetting the roots.
Then Goose brought it all home. Their set was equal parts celebration and ceremony, highlighted by a signature moment from Peter Anspach.
Mid-jam, he left the stage, still riffing, to wander into the crowd, all smiles and mustache, bringing the audience in even closer.
A later sit-in with Mikaela Davis sent their already space-bound set straight into orbit.
As the sun dipped behind the Catskills and the final notes faded, there was a shared feeling: this wasn’t just an ending, it was a culmination.
Sunday didn’t just close out Mountain Jam 2025; it crystalized everything the festival stands for: surprise moments, fearless collaborations and a community built on discovery and joy.
If this year’s finale proved anything, it’s that Mountain Jam isn’t just back. It’s burning brighter than ever.
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