Before the food. Before the festival. Before summer hits — we gather.

Let’s Take It Back is the official kickoff to On The Way to the Cookout, the pre-festival gathering series leading up to Momma’s Cookout & Music Festival. This opening night sets the tone with a nostalgic, feel-good live journey through the golden era of ’90s and 2000s R&B and Hip Hop.

Expect smooth vocals, clever mashups, and nonstop hits from artists like TLC, Usher, Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, Aaliyah, Justin Timberlake and more — all brought to life by Momma’s Kitchen, Kitchener’s premier live party band. Known for high-energy performances and crowd-favourite sing-along moments, the band blends Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, and classics into one unforgettable live experience.

After the live show, stay for the afterparty – our Throwback Friday’s hosted by TJ, with DJ Whitegold keeping the energy going with the hits you know and visuals to match.

Guests can also enjoy a complimentary patty from The Dessert Artists while quantities last.

This is more than a concert — it’s the first gathering on the way to the Cookout. A night to connect, celebrate, and build momentum as we move toward festival season together.

ABOUT THE SERIES

On The Way to the Cookout is a series of pre-festival gatherings happening in the months leading up to Momma’s Cookout & Music Festival. Each event creates space for community, connection, and shared moments through music and culture.

One family. One community. On the way to one festival.