Saturday, June 20, 12-6pm | Brought to you by Arlington Center for the Arts
Cousin Louis has been mixing jazz, folk, blues and pop into their own rootsy stew since 2019. Our EP, Land of Rhythm & Blues, is available on Bandcamp, and singles are streaming now.. This will be our fourth year at Arlington Porchfest, and we love being part of this musical community. cousinlouismusic.com
We play the music of The Beatles.
We’re Antarctica! A musical duo performing the best 60s and 70s Classic Pop Hits. (The Music Everyone Remembers and Loves). We’re looking to play on your porch from 1-3pm or 2-4pm. Check us out at http://antarcticaband.com. We perform at summer concerts, farmers markets, and fairs, and we’re looking for a host planning a party or …
Get ready to dance with The Chills, a high-energy cover band playing rock and pop hits spanning the 1960s through the 2010s. From the timeless grooves of The Kinks and the Stones to the driving synth-pop of the 80s and modern anthems by Bruno Mars, we play the “coolest songs you ever loved.” Our five-piece …
Coffee to Cocktails is an Arlington based duo that plays cool versions of timeless cover songs. We play in the summer and fall in the eastern and central MA areas and in the winter and spring in south central Florida. http://www.coffee-to-cocktails.com has a full bio, 15 or more performance videos, and our upcoming and past …
Your favorite classic and alt rock songs, with a dash of pop and country for flavor. We just take ’em out of the fridge and heat ’em up for your listening pleasure. (That’s us!)
Hey, friends! I’m Sam Bayer, your smartass troubadour, your literate, exuberant guide to an imaginary world where housewives win the Nobel Prize in physics, poker-playing children gamble over their bedtimes, and metaphorical elephants pirouette in the den, four and a half minutes at a time. You’ll laugh, you’ll, well, you’ll probably laugh some more. No …
Georgian choral singing goes back a thousand years and more. Style, sound and structure vary from region to region and even from valley to valley in the mountains of the Caucasus. Georgia adopted Christianity in the fourth century, and independently developed a polyphonic singing style that was incorporated into the liturgy and taught in singing …
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Debbie Lane (vocals) Tim Blackman (piano), Doug Toland (drums), Ethan Focht (bass) This Arlington-based group originally formed when three musicians got together based on their love of the Bill Evans Trio. Vertigo Trio focuses on group improvisation over songs of the Great American Songbook and other jazz standards. Additionally, Vertigo is fascinated by the relationship …
We are a four-piece band that’s been actively performing in the Boston area for the last five years, including Arlington Porchfest and other Porchfests. Our style is original (and a few covers) melodic rock with rousing, infectious choruses.
John Gass and Brenda Fingold weave the gorgeous tones of the Native American Style Flute with guitar, voice and percussion to share original and familiar songs, improvisations, and instrumentals from contemporary Native artists. https://johngassflute.com/
The Soft Touch Big Band is a 16 piece big band performing in the back courtyard of Sunrise Assisted Living 1395 Mass. Ave. Arlington, MA. at 2:00PM all are invited to attend this great performance.
Tom Maynard is a singer-songwriter living in the metro-Boston area. He has been performing around New England for more than 25 years, playing a mix of original and cover tunes inspired by the singer-songwriters of the 60s, 70s, and 80s; people like Gordon Lightfoot, Dan Fogelberg, Stan Rogers, etc. He has three albums of mostly …
Dirty Water Brass Band (DWBB) is a 10 piece Boston area Brass Band that has been playing New Orleans inspired feel good music for the past 16 years. We bring the party. Thank You Don Stevenson 617-515-2933 don.stevenson2@gmail.com www.dirtywaterbrassband.com https://www.facebook.com/dirtywaterbrassband www.youtube.com/dwbrassband https://www.instagram.com/dirtywaterbrassband/
Acoustic duo of Marsha Pelletier (Arlington) & Paul Belanger (Jaffrey NH) with killer harmonies, featuring fresh takes on your favorite songs from the 70s to today as well as originals. Find us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KindredRoad
Singer songwriter-performing original music and mostly sixties favorites. Acoustic.
We play under-the-radar rock and pop gems from the 60’s through the 90’s in a “stripped down” format, powered by acoustic guitars. Features members of The Procrastinators and The Chills. Perfect for your bar, brewery, club, coffeehouse or private event. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/davesandconfused
SLACK brings an eclectic, high-energy mix of originals, rock, pop, country, and modern hits to Maxima Gift & Book Center on Mass Ave. This multi-piece band delivers strong vocals, tight musicianship, and a setlist that connects with fans of all ages. Whether you’re into classic alt-rock vibes, bluesy …
Sure, Why Not? is a feel-good band that everyone can enjoy! We play music from Motown to modern, and love seeing the crowd smiling and dancing along. We are also available for private events of all sizes. We are playing twice at Porchfest! @3 at 89 Varnum Street and @5 at the Capitol Theatre. http://www.surewhynottheband.com
Classical acoustic chamber music, with some mixing of other genres. https://bostonccm.org
Desperate Measures is a dynamic, 5-piece, classic Rock Band. To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we will be performing a special 60 year rock and roll retrospective of the watershed year of 1966 featuring the music of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Buffalo Springfield, Donovan, and much more.
I’m a singer-songwriter of a variety of genres, sincere to comical, and from jazz to funk to pop to folk, and even musical theater-ish. People say that I am able to communicate through my music as though I’m talking to them. That’s a conscious goal of mine. I aim to entertain, have fun, but also …
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Similar Jones has been wowing audiences for years with a combined sound that’s bigger than their 7 voices. With a heavy focus on blues and rock, influenced by elements of soul, funk, and jazz, this high-energy vocal band uses a powerful rhythm section and bright background vocals to build the foundation for a wide variety …
Move & Inspire is a Boston-area youth dance group dedicated to providing meaningful dance experiences for children. Our dancers perform a variety of styles set to Japanese music, creating a unique and energetic cultural experience for audiences. We were grateful to perform at Arlington PorchFest in 2024 and would love the opportunity to participate again …
Cover band playing everything from rock, folk, bluegrass, and Americana – from Creedence Clearwater Revival, to Jason Isbell, to Sarah Jarosz. We are a group of musicians who love to make and spread local live music in our community. Fiddle, vocals, guitars, harmonica, bass, keys and more.
The best songs, reinterpreted acoustical-ish-ly on cello, guitar, and keyboard. We cover songs ranging from 1964 (Beatles) to 2021 (Disney), but with an emphasis on the 1980s. Also a few original songs, parodies, and other surprises… Wayne Wylupski, guitar + vocals Stephen Peters, keyboard + vocals Alan deLespinasse, cello + vocals https://theaccusations.com
Minimalist multi-instrumental trio (synth, bass, drums, and various small stringed instruments) of family and friends playing our favorite tunes from the worlds of Krautrock, psychedelia, proto-punk and more.
Live Bass Loop Jam – Fully Improvised Everything you hear is created live on the spot—no rehearsal, no plan. With bass and looping, I build the music layer by layer, while two guitarist friends join in to shape the sound together. It’s raw, experimental, and always different. Just show up and see what happens.
Jazz Chemists is a group performing original jazz compositions and arrangement using novel styles and 20th century techniques. Sometimes you bond together two elements together to create a whole new thing and sometimes the test tube explodes in your face. You never know what can happen.
We’re a jazz band. We play jazz.
The Heather Mumford Project is the latest collaboration by a group of seasoned musicians, led by Heather on vocals, uke, and fiddle. Their music is a beautiful Americana harmony of Country, Bluegrass, Folk, and Blues, including some original material. Come for the pickin’ & grinnin’ — and playing the blues so sad, you’ll cry. Instagram …
Join us for an afternoon of live jazz, community, and a little musical magic on the porch! Featuring Faith, her jazz vocal ensemble, talented students, special guests (including family and neighbors!), and whatever joyful surprises the day brings. Pull up a chair, bring a friend, and come soak in the sounds—this is what Porchfest is …
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Allie’s Comet is a female fronted, five-piece band of close friends who have played in various bands around the Boston area for many years. We love playing a diverse set of rarely covered rock tunes from many decades and are also slowly adding some originals into the mix. Music selection includes artists such as …
damian & the displayers bring high-energy, heartfelt rock rooted in strong songwriting and real connection. Blending uplifting originals with familiar favorites, their sets move from driving rhythms to intimate acoustic moments, always with an emphasis on engaging the crowd. A fixture across Greater Boston’s live music scene, they’re just as at home on a front …
Dave’s Musical Mystery Tour will return this year with another afternoon of familiar covers, including songs by Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, Simple Minds, Tears for Fears, Miley Cyrus, Bryan Adams, and more! The full band will feature Erin Martin on vocals, Dave on keyboards and Hammond B3 organ, David Bickel on drums, Kristy Foye on …
The Reel Bandwich is an open “contra” jam. Please feel free to join us for any or all of the jam. Some particularly likely tunes/medleys are listed here, but we’ll happy take requests from musicians or audience members, and we may even sing a song or two. A special note to kids: you are very …
Named after Bruce Springsteen’s song “Born To Run,” TOKYO TRAMPS has been creating Original music with exciting guitar sound & New Orleans funk groove. Hailing from the Land of Rising Sun (Japan), Satoru and Yukiko met in Boston, started a journey searching for the spirit of Rock’n’Roll. Released 9 original albums in 20+ year musical …
What She Said is a danceable, high energy rock cover band playing favorites spanning many decades. Powerful female vocals, creative guitar and keys solos and a tight rhythm section will groove you and bring a smile to your face. We play everything we love: The Smiths, The Cure, The Pretenders, Radiohead, Jackson 5, The Rolling …
Website YouTube Instagram Spotify Bio: Round Trip — Jake Stevenson [guitar, vocals], Drake Millhausen [bass], Matt Glickman [keys], and Walker Macmillan [drums] — is a progressive jamband hailing from Boston, MA that blends eccentric songwriting and composition with far-reaching improvisation and musical communication. Versatile and cerebral, they make it their mission to take onlookers under …
Hey now! We are Natural Born Easy, a six-person band based in Arlington Massachusetts, celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/naturalborneasy 🙂
The Saxyderms are a Boston area-based saxophone ensemble that performs music spanning jazz, classical, rock, world and contemporary genres, including arrangements and new music by ensemble members. The 14-member group is (to our knowledge) New England’s largest saxophone ensemble. It was founded in 2006, with roots in college bands at Tufts and Brown. The group …
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2-Mile Radius is an all-Arlington good-time classic rock and blues band, featuring Ryan Barrett, Bill Jaeger, Ben Moynihan, Andy Pockrose, and Jeff Pyle
Max’s Fault” is a 5-piece acoustic string ensemble playing lively Bluegrass arrangements that span traditional tunes and genre-jumping selections from contemporary folk, rock, and beyond.
634 JAZZ is a dynamic quintet performing jazz and jazz-adjacent instrumentals with jazz, latin, funk, and soul influences
We are 4 high school sophomores (1 bass, 1 drums, 2 guitar, 2 vocals, or 1 guitar and 1 keys) who love music and performing. We do a mix of about 70% covers and 30% originals and would love to rock your porch this year! We frequent open mics at the Burren, while also doing …
We blend lively pop tunes with brash brass sound to get everyone singing and dancing. We started out covering mostly 80’s but as we bring in younger players you will find us playing more and more tunes from the 90’s to today!
The Standard Deviants are a Horn Driven Jazz combo. We play a combination of standards (in our deviant way) and our own original compositions that just might be standards some day. Adam Young: Saxophones Matt Crema: Piano Steve Rosenstein: Bass Dave O’Neill: Drums Adam Chapman: Trombone
A psychedelic, indie, rock, folk blend, held together by catchy melody. The tunes have a modern edge with a nod to the music you listened to when you were excited to come home with that vinyl record or cassette from the music store. 25 Pearl will tell you their sound is a blend of psychedelic, …
4-piece: drums, guitar, bass, saxophone. Three singers. We play an eclectic mix of classical, jazz/funk, soul, rock.
Chapman Brothers Garage is an Americana rock band comprised of two sets of Chapman Brothers. We play rock and blues cover tunes along with our own original music. Please check us out at the Arlington Porchfest 2026.
The Bloom Baron is a 6 piece horn centric band backed by an dynamic rhythm section. We specialize in the pop jazz classics from the Tijuana Brass. Our set list includes other classics from the ’60s and ’70s such as Hawaii 50, Creedence Clearwater Revival, plus the Ventures’ Walk Don’t Run and Pipeline and several …
Hello! We’re Big cy and the Early Bird Specials, a 6 person group based in Arlington. If you like the Stones, Tom Petty, Billy Joel, Green Day, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bruce Springsteen and similar artists, we’re the band for you. We’ve been playing together for 4 years, and range in age from 19 to, well, older …
Freeana and Mario A. Pita will be performing in the backyard of 11 Laurel Street, Arlington, at 2:00 and 3:00 PM. Here are some samples Freeana’s music: Some of Mario A. Pita’s song lyric videos may be seen here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs265Lgw53e4e81I0lnRnJO2Fjl1JCIik&si=ZFRU2AiT4MqNVUf2
Rockabilly and Rock n’ Roll!! https://realgone1.bandcamp.com/album/thats-a-pop-song-album
We do jazz standards as well as folk, pop, rock, bluegrass, Americana and a few originals.
Sugar Road, a longstanding Massachusetts-based band, is made up of a talented group of creative musicians who have been playing together since 2000. They play an eclectic mix of blues, country, rock and folk covers with a sprinkle of original music. Sugar Road’s shows have something for everyone and are full of fun and energy. …
Hawa Collective features a rotating cast of like-minded friends and musicians focused on honoring traditional music from the across the Middle East. The group features singers, violins, clarinet, flute, oud, accordion, bass, guitars, and percussion.
A fun brass quintet. We love performing for the neighborhood, friends and family. We’ve been playing together since 2020.
Singer/Songwriter who plays family friendly hooked filled originals with the occasional cover.
Sure, Why Not? is a feel-good band that everyone can enjoy! We play music from Motown to modern, and love seeing the crowd smiling and dancing along. We are also available for private events of all sizes. We are playing twice on Porchfest, @3 at 89 Varnum Street and @5 at the Capitol Theatre. http://www.surewhynottheband.com
Alive After Five is a 90s and 00s cover band playing the songs you grew up with. Think Foo Fighters, Weezer, The Strokes, Fleetwood Mac, The Cranberries, Green Day, Soundgarden, Rage Against the Machine, Third Eye Blind, Sum 41, Paramore, Audioslave, and more. Come hang, grab a drink, and sing along.
Greetings! We are a Boston-based jazz sextet playing music together since 2017. A twice featured band at the Arlington Jazz Festival and a POSTUnderground Jazz Club regular Friday night band, we thrive on playing live music and bringing fun and celebration to all who hear us play. We play a wide variety of hard bop, …
Repertoire includes fiddle tunes, world folk music, a protest song or two, klezmer, songbook and show tunes, and whatever else you’d like to hear.
Funky Gumbo plays an eclectic mix of soul, funk, jazz, and rock.
PJ Rogue has delighted audiences for over thirty years with his unique combination of eclectic originals and jazz, folk, and rock covers. Over the years, he has shared the stage with such folk notables as Cheryl Wheeler, John Gorka, Vance Gilbert, Lui Collins, Cozy Sheridan, and James Kellahan, among others. A well respected songwriter who …
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Pocketbuskers are an eclectic group of singer/songwriters. Performers are Shawn Deirdre-vox, Kevin ONeil-guit/vox, Rebecca Burke-guit/vox, Janet Connerney, guit/vox, Leon Rich,guit/vox. We have been busking in Harvard Square for 15 years, and perform at local venues around the Boston/Cambridge area as well. Pocketbuskers will be performing in Bicentennial Park 20 Massachusetts Ave. at Noon til 2
Kevin ONeil is a local street performer who performs at various clubs round Cambridge/ Somerville/ Boston MA. Performing with a few musical friends at 3pm in Arlington Bicentennial Park, 20 Massachusetts Ave.
Join a team of singer songwriters from the International Singer SongwrIter Association (ISSA) Boston/Northeast Chapter for an afternoon of uplifting musicians. ISSA is a global artist alliance group that includes more than 25,000 singer songwriters. 12:00 – 12:40 pm Michael Gutierrez-May 12:50 – 1:30 pm Linda Marks 1:40 – 2:20 pm Elizabeth Burke 2:30 – …
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Sweetbrier, a folk duo comprised of Amy Lohman and Brad Meyer, has been performing together for over 15 years. They have appeared at many Boston area venues, including the DeCordova museum, town Porchfests, house, concerts, festivals, and restaurants. Amy plays piano, and both play guitar and sing. They are known for their delicate harmonies and …
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Pick Up Your Hat play country- and blues-flavored American roots rock featuring fluid electric guitar solos, rollicking keys, a solid groove, and a blend of gruff, sweet, and twangy voices. They’re a seasoned group of musicians playing some of their favorites that they hope will become some of yours. @pickupyourhat
An alternative indie folk rock band, with members from Massachusetts and New York. Low-key, the vibiest 90s/2000s indie and sometime classic rock-inflected outfit featuring multi-lingual bite-sized stories of traveling the world and sampling dishes from afar. Get you sushi out.
Past Life Crisis is a funky, punky, snarky rock band. We play original songs that are powerful and punchy, as well as a few favorite covers.
We are a 15 piece brass band out of the greater Somerville area who enjoys playing interesting and approachable music. Born of the local HONK scene we focus on bringing live horn harmonies to the people. Our tastes are eclectic, performing everything from second-line inspired jazz to upbeat rock. The main theme is: “does this …
74 Hamlet St. Porch 3:00 start
Trees Company is made up of 4 college friends who just like to play music. From folk to pop punk, music is our jam!
Contra dance with live band and caller to guide inexperienced and experienced dancers. Experienced dancers also guide new dancers. Similar to square dancing. Same feel of community and fun. All ages!
Authentic covers of music of the 60’s and 70’s, the Classic Rock Era. High energy hits will get you dancing with a smile. Beatles, Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Jesse Colin Young, Elvis Presley, Dave Clark Five, Chuck Berry, The Everly Brothers, The Hollies, The Temptations, etc., etc.
“Rockaway” is a folk rock trio. We are all from the Arlington, Belmont and Watertown area. Each of us has played in other bands and solo over the years.
A tribute band dedicated to playing Tom Petty music and other popular 80s & 90s rock cover songs. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themostlypettyband/
The Smoking Gospel is the solo-ish project of Arlingtonian Kevin Junker. Music that starts as bedroom pop ends up re-arranged for varying configurations of live band, with anywhere from 1-7 additional members. thesmokinggospel.bandcamp.com more info
