Cherry Street Fusion Fest 2025: Where Local Legends Lit Up the Street
If you were anywhere near downtown Nevada, MO on September 11 and ongoing this weekend, you felt it. The buzz. The bass. The unmistakable pulse of Cherry Street Fusion Fest . This year’s celebration wasn’t just cool—it was electric. From the first guitar riff to the final encore, Fusion Fest delivered a grassroots spectacle that felt like a love letter to local creativity. The main stage was stacked with original acts that brought the heat, the heart, and the weird in all the best ways. Whether you were vibing with Matthew Harper the “American Busker” , rocking out to Osage Outlaws , catching Dangerous Doug Harper in action, or getting swept up in the sounds of Timmy Miano , A.M. Jamison and Alpha Wave Elixir , Left of Center , or Matteson Gregory —every set felt like a moment. But it wasn’t just about the music. The vendors brought flavor and flair—from handmade goods to bacon-themed brilliance (yes, “Why Bacon Is Better” was a real thing). Families wandered between booths, teens da...