The Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival returns to Springfield's historic Court Square on July 10 and 11, bringing two days of world-class music, vibrant culture and community celebration to the heart of downtown.

On this episode of So That Reminds Me, co-hosts Tyler Garnett and Ryan Feyre are joined by Blues to Green Executive Director Kristin Neville for a preview of this year's festival. They discuss the event's mission, what makes the 2026 lineup special, and what attendees can expect from a weekend featuring everything from New Orleans funk and Afro-Cuban jazz to global roots music.

Welcome: 0:30

Western Mass News update: 4:29

Kristin Neville: 14:35

Wrap-up: 37:27