History – A Walk Through the Music That Has Lit Up Springfield Avenue

For years, the heartbeat of MayFest has pulsed through the stages curated and produced by Gregory Burrus Productions, transforming Springfield Avenue into a vibrant corridor of sound. Long before the crowds filled the streets and the vendors lined the blocks, GBP was behind the scenes shaping the musical identity of the festival — selecting the artists, crafting the flow, and building the kind of live‑music experience that keeps people coming back year after year.

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From soulful vocalists to high‑energy bands, from DJ‑driven openings to full‑stage finales, Gregory Burrus Productions has helped define what MayFest sounds like. Each season brought a new mix of rising talent, community favorites, and genre‑spanning performances that turned the event into a true celebration of culture and creativity.

This flashback looks back at the artists, the moments, and the musical journeys that have made MayFest more than a street fair — it’s become a living soundtrack shaped by years of thoughtful curation, community partnership, and the unmistakable touch of Gregory Burrus Productions.

Flashing Back

2026

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2025

Sunday, May 18, 2025 11 AM to 5 PM MAYFEST Street Fair by Springfield Avenue Partnership in Maplewood with Live Music Curated by Gregory Burrus Productions

Maplewood Mayfest 2025 is a family-friendly street fair that covers over 7 blocks of Springfield Avenue and features over 150 vendors, activities for kids, food options, and live music by local bands and DJs. On Springfield Avenue, Maplewood from Indiana Street to Rutgers Street.

Entertainment at Yale Street Schedule:


Live Music at Prospect Street:
#InTuneMaplewood
Lynette Sheard Singing at 2025
#PistolParanoia
#BrunoLeeTrumpetMan
Clarence Conover#Mpack
David Easton Band
James Buttros @New Jersey DJ Services

#gregoryburrusproductions #jazzmusic #jazzmusic #mayfest #mpack #funk #fun #maplewoodnjevents

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2024

Very happy Gregory Burrus Productions has been selected produce and curate the live music for 2024 MayFest. MayFest is located on Springfield Avenue between Indiana and Rutgers Streets. Springfield Avenue Partnership’s annual MayFest Street Fair returns to Springfield Avenue Maplewood on Sunday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Springfield Avenue Partnership: Bands that will be performing…

After a two-year hiatus, MayFest is returning to Springfield Avenue for a day of vendors, activities, and family fun! This year’s street fair will include:

  • Train Rides
  • Petting Zoo
  • Bouncy House
  • Live Music
  • Food Vendors
  • Shopping
  • And more!