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Hi, I’ve been playing guitar for about 16 years and have been performing at open mics throughout the Boston area. I’m looking for a porch to host my performance for Arlington’s Porchfest! I have all the equipment I’ll need! Thank You!
https://thegalvanics.bandcamp.com/
We are a six piece rock band performing classic rock songs from the 60’s through 90’s. We are the host band at 11 Paul Revere Road.
Local neighbors are coming together for an informal NEFFA (https://www.neffa.org/)-style jam of New England, Quebecois, old-time, Irish, and other dance tunes. All welcome to play or listen – bring your own chair if possible.
Hi All, We are a multilingual indie-rock back with members from Woburn, Cambridge, Somerville and Riverdale, New York. We have a 90s/2000s vibe and do cover, originals, French new wave covers and generally provide a good time for our audiences. Best, Andrew L. Palmacci Lead Vocalist, Bandleader, The A.L.P.s
The Grüvmeiners is an Arlington-based brass band specializing in your favorite tunes you listened to in the 80’s
Cousin Louis plays a mix of Roots, Blues, & Jazz, with original songs and covers of deep cuts from our favorite artists. We played Arlington Beer Garden and Live Arts Arlington last summer, and we’re excited to join Arlington Porchfest this year.
Kindred Road is the duo of Marsha Pelletier (of East Arlington, MA) and Paul Belanger (of Jaffrey, NH). Our set will feature covers as well as originals in the singer-songwriter, contemporary folk genre, with a few surprising twists.
We are the Newtalians, a Boston-based Italian band. Our repertoire includes beloved Italian songs (Volare etc.) reinvented in a modern key, ranging from ska to jazz, from rock to funk. Get ready to sing along and dance! We have played in the greater Boston area for the last 7 years, and our show are very …
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Slow drags, two-steps, foxtrots! Vintage ragtime orchestra plays rags of Joplin, Hayden, Salisbury, and more, plus songs of the 1890’s-1920’s.
What started as a fateful jam session of neighborhood musicians, turned into something deeper, a project of creating original music and creative cover arrangements from the band’s musical influences of jazz, funk, and fusion. The North Hill Band’s music is high energy with driving grooves from the guitar, bass and drums, and soulful melodies carried …
Ruby Golden Tiger is an eleven-year-old bass phenom enchanting local audiences, Youtube, and Instagram where she’s approaching 100K followers because of the joy and enthusiasm she exhibits while playing along to funk and soul classics.
*** Playing the rain date, 6/18. New time: 2:30pm Making their Arlington PorchFest debut, Artificial Turf Band is a group of experienced musicians who don’t ALWAYS perform in pink bunny costumes, but it has happened in the past. You’ll hear lots of familiar songs spanning from Grateful Dead to Rolling Stones to Radiohead, as well …
A Georgian calls himself Kartveli and his country Sakartvelo, ‘the place of the Georgians.’ Recorded Georgian culture goes back 4,000 years. It includes languages unconnected to any major language family, and a cursive alphabet developed in the fifth century. Western Georgia was known as Colchis by the ancient Greeks, who set the legend of Jason …
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We are a 5 piece band that plays tunes from across the blues spectrum.
pickin’ and grinnin’ – and playing the blues so sad, you’ll cry So sad about the rain, but we WILL PLAY ON SUNDAY at 2pm !!!
2-Mile Radius is Ryan Barrett, Bill Jaeger, Ben Moynihan, Andy Pockrose, and Jeff Pyle
Yours, Mine and Ours is Brenda Fingold, Sandra Waddock, John Gass and Brian Corr sharing folk, pop, and Americana songs on guitar, bass, Native American Style Flute, fiddle and percussion.
Coffee to Cocktails is a husband/wife duo who play an eclectic mix of rock, pop, bluegrass, standards, folk, and other genres. Norah Jones, to ELP , to the Mavericks, to Alison Krause, to Jen Trynin… to Adele, and then a Puccini aria. Never know what you might hear. Join us here and also at our …
Carole Bundy, Molly Ruggles, and Will McMillan are excited to be joined by Brendan Shea (playing bass) for Arlington Porchfest 2023! Molly, Will & Carole have released five songs on streaming platforms: “Simple Rules” (by Molly), “The Beauty All Around” (by WIll), “The Garden Song” (by Dave Mallett), “A Beating Heart” (by Will), and “The Surrey …
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Ken Mattsson, an Arlington resident for 17 years, has been a vocalist and folk musician for decades, but started songwriting and performing his own music during the pandemic. With one of his many ukuleles in hand, Ken performs sweet songs of our gentle walk through this world and rousing songs full of bardic power. Sign …
25 Pearl. Formed 15 years ago on the heels of the demise of Cemetary Superfly. Scott and Jon decided to form a new band. This band they called 25 Pearl. About 2 years in , our trusted friend and drummer Ernie introduced us to Bill. Although coming in to play guitar we let Bill know …
After a successful Beatles tribute at Arlington Porchefest 2022, ten-year old drummer Hector Kordis (also a guitarist), will present his current favorite song selections together with his mother/vocalist Panayota Haloulakou, and his father/pianist Lefteris Kordis, as well as with guest music friends. Check out Hector at the video link below (Arlington Porchfest 2022):
A father & son duo: Derek (the dad) plays guitar while Mark (the son) sings. We do whatever’s fun, but plan to include songs by CAKE, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Jefferson Airplane, Wilco, and even some Green Day, among others.
The Beantown Buckaroos cook up classic Western Swing and Country music, with a dash of Tex-Mex and Cajun for picante. With five vocalists and six instruments—including fiddle, pedal steel and accordion—the Bucks deliver just the right mix of tight harmonies, driving rhythms, and great repertoire to deliver you to the dance floor, smiling.
classic rock favorites served with a side of fun.
PRAV (Local Singer-Songwriter) I’m a local Arlington singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, originally from the UK. My music has been described as pop, blues, rock and folk. I would say it is a blend of these with a splash of jazz and funk! Recently, I’ve been working on a …
Hi, we’re Terminal Stereo, and we wanna be your new favorite punk band! Terminal Stereo is a 4-piece punk band with members from MA and NH, USA. Consisting of singer Sara (they/them or she/her), guitarist Ben (he/him), bassist Pete (he/him), and drummer Dan (he/him), Terminal Stereo writes tunes that they like to consider anthems for …
The Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra, along with the Arlington-Belmont Chorale and Chamber Chorus, is part of the Philharmonic Society of Arlington. Orlando Cela will conduct the orchestra, performing music from the “Great American Songbook”. Come and hear popular show tunes and jazz tunes at our first Porchfest appearance!
We’re an original indie rock 5 piece, including multiple singers and songwriters. The Zip-Ups is made up of Kevin Coombs (Bikini Whale/Johnny & the Planktons/ex-Miles Dethmuffen), Lisa McColgan (Bikini Whale/Maudlin Martyrs), Dan Jordan (Speedfossil/ex-Weaklings), Evan Mulligan (ex-Weaklings), and Noelle Boc (ex-Jumprope/Steve Blunt & Friends). We can’t wait to rock with you!
Julie Anne Marie is a singer-songwriter currently working on her debut acoustic album. Her greatest musical influences include Stevie Nicks, Brandi Carlile, and Taylor Swift. She looks forward to returning to performing live after taking an almost 10 year long hiatus to complete an engineering degree and pursue a career in design engineering.
The Jeweltones are an a cappella singing group formed in 2004 at Temple Isaiah, Lexington, by a group of women who wanted to pool their diverse musical backgrounds to create music together, and have since expanded to include singers from surrounding communities. Their eclectic tastes are expressed in the far-reaching range of their music, encompassing …
ALATAA consists of a group of friends cranking out well known rock and pop tunes from yesterday and today.
The Messarounds add their mix of rock, soul, funk, folk, and blues to cover songs spanning 50+ years of music, ranging from Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis to Stevie Wonder, The Allman Brothers Band, and The Black Crowes. Bring your dance shoes!
Making their Arlington PorchFest debut, Thursday Night Special is guitar/bass/drums power trio playing funky blues rock in the styles of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Matt Schofield, Soulive, and Robert Randolph & the Family Band. Rob Hatfield (drums), Peter Heffernan (guitar, vocals), Bobby Sansom (bass, vocals). We are looking to expand the band too, so if you …
The Windshield Cowboys are a pro level americana rock band from Boston. Excellent musicians and interesting songs make our band a great experience for all. We are originally from San Francisco where we opened and played with many famous bands like Van Morrison, David Nelson, David Grisman, and members of Counting Crows to name a …
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The band is a Pop Rock cover trio of teens. We play a 45 min set of songs. We played at last year’s Porchfest and would love to play again.
We are a collection of part-time musicians, ranging in age from students to retirement, who all love to share feel-good music.
Galaxy Cake is a far out alternative rock band out of Allston with a mildly psychedelic sound. Galaxy Cake is: Meredith Blankenship – vocals, flute and train whistle, Kristen Hughes – drums and vocals, Mollie Murnane – drums, Holly Kantor – Bass.
Jazz and soul-influenced singer-songwriter whose lyrics explore love, loss and the stories we tell ourselves about it.
Steve Gintz is a music therapist and professional musician who runs music and movement groups with older adults. This time, however, will be two sets for, well… 3:00 or 3:15 ish – music for kids, mostly! Old school classic kids songs, stuff by Caspar Babypants, They Might Be Giants, TSwift, Harry Styles, JT, John Denver, …
Two friends playing acoustic and electric favorites from the 70s to today. We’ll change instruments a few times, focus on good harmonies, and have a great time.
You are reading this right. REM Speedwagon! We are mashing up two great bands from the 80’s and playing their greatest hits. Come on out to see this unique blend of these two great nostalgic bands.
I’ve been performing for children at camps, pre-schools and after school programs throughout the state and looking forward to bringing some fun to Arlington Porchfest! From Disney to Biggie, it’s all on the table for everyone to enjoy!
We belt ’em out. Careening with enthusiasm, outstanding in uniquity, without pretense of practice. Neighbors agreed to one show only! We are (“ON”) for the rain date – Sunday June 18: 12-2 @ 120 Scituate St!
Boston musician Sam Bayer is 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. His latest studio CD, The Great Indoors, brings 11 gems from his universe …
Sunken City performs a fusion of tango, jazz, soul, and trip-hop, with an emphasis on delicious and dark grooves.
James Doran (guitar, bass, vocals) Savannah Saint Germaine (bass, vocals) Denis Fullerton (drums) Al Greene (keyboard) Matt Thenen (harmonica, vocals) Garrett Nagle (guitar, vocals) We are perforing at Pam and Chris Towle’s house, 50 Hutchinson Rd, Arlington
Surfhenge plays retro instrumental 1960s surf rock covers by classic acts like the Ventures and Dick Dale, as well as more modern groups like the Blue Stingrays and the Surfrajettes. Check us out at surfhenge.com!
Pretty Rotten is an original rock/alternative/psych band from Arlington, MA. We strive to create songs with depth and meaning. The style of music is an experimental fusion of Blues, Rock, Jazz, Funk, Hip-hop and everything else in between. We will be joined by our good friend, Robby Rowe, who will be opening the set with …
I’m a local singer-songwriter who loves a good storytelling song! In 2021, I released my debut solo album, We Can Hear Each Other, which reached #10 on the FAI DJ Chart. This summer, I’ll be returning to play at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, where I was selected as one of the “Most Wanted” from …
We are a college band (Eleanor, Crystal, and Meghna) coming back for the summer to play in the greater Boston area. Our background is in traditional folk (Celtic, Canadian, Appalachian) on fiddle, viola, and guitar, and we play completely acoustically. We would love to bring some tunes to your porch! Instagram: @fiddleheads_band Spotify (Crystal’s trad …
Gianna and Jeremy – semi-officially dubbed “Rolling Fiddle Train” – will anchor on fiddles, and welcome any additional musicians to join for one tune or several. Think of it as a hosted jam session, with music drawn mostly from contra dance repertoire. We’ll have some sheet music available for folks who want it, and welcome tune …
Students of Colleen Nicholas Music Studios
In our inaugural performance as a band, three parenting pairs are coming together to play a wide spectrum of “Mom & Dad Rock” hits ranging from Harry Styles to Sheryl Crow to R.E.M. and beyond. You might even here some Toto. Family friendly!
The Chills play a curated blend of the best of rock and pop through the decades, focusing on upbeat, danceable tunes that you don’t hear everyday. We are experienced veterans of several local cover bands, bringing our skills and enthusiasm to our favorite music for your listening pleasure. From Beatles to ZZ Top and beyond …
Jack Wolfe – guitar, vocals Lucy Goss – vocals Curtis Doo – keyboards Dana Doo – drums Steve Raftus – guitar Joshua Levin-Epstein – bass Jacqueline Silva Anchondo – vocals
We are a five person cover band which perform a variety of genres such as rock, pop, reggae, metal, and folk. We are excited to see where this passion takes us in the future, and would love your support to help us make our dreams a reality and perform on your porch! We have performed …
Midnight Motion is a 6-piece Funk, R&B/Soul, Jazz, and Dance band from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 2019 by Berklee graduate Jon Lawson, Yong Yoon, and Ben Cuba, Midnight Motion quickly grew in size while developing their own unique sound. Combining the perfect blend of high-energy vocals with the smooth, sweet sounds of the saxophone – …
Red Velvet Slide is vocals with guitar and keyboard often helped by bass and percussion playing a sort of world like singer songwriter style with influences of blues and jazz thrown in . It’s not as weird as that sounds 🙂 you can hear us at most streaming services
Sam Bergquist is a guitar playing, harmonica blowing, singer/songwriter. A longtime Bostonian, Bergquist began his musical journey performing in Boston subways, and releasing his first of two solo LP’s, appropriately titled, “Songs From the Red Line.” Over the past fifteen years, Bergquist was frontman for Loose Change, a gritty country/blues band that played frequent gigs …
Some of our music (under different names): zanois.bandcamp.com (old) feralparrot.bandcamp.com (just one of us but less old) Weird pop family band! Can be kind of loud. FFO Deerhoof, Flaming Lips, They Might Be Giants
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 …
https://douggreenfield.bandcamp.com/
2022, 2023 AHS Battle of the Bands Champions performing at 11 Paul Revere Road at 3 pm
What She Said has been an Arlington Porchfest favorite since the very beginning! We are a rock band with several Arlington resident members, and we play a super fun, energetic variety of rock covers (often unexpected gems) dating mostly from the 70s -90’s- classic, alternative, indie, a little punk. Two powerful female vocalists …
Kenny Selcer – “He’s a warm, eclectic performer that plays a wide range of material: folk rock, blues, country and reggae. The stunning guitar work and intimate vocals keep audiences asking for more. He plays known classics with original spice, as well as originals that will get you tapping your feet and singing along. Kenny has …
Club Mediterranean is a collective of musicians who enjoy playing acoustic folk music from the Middle East, Greece, South and Central America. The band fuses multi-ethnic instrumentation, including dumbek, congas, guiro, bass, violins, accordions, bouzouki, guitars, and ouds.
5 piece vocal jazz combo playing standards to move and groove
Just a guy with a guitar, finger-picking away. Perhaps the occasional strum. Maybe a pedal or two. One time, a musician friend said it sounded like some minimalist composers, like Steve Reich, which I appreciated. Another time, a friend listened and then said “your music makes me feel like I’m gonna get married some day.” …
Better Late is a trio featuring Lee Gesmer on guitar, Jane Minasian on guitar and vocals, and Matt Mayerchak on vocals and harmonica. We play a mix of folk/rock/R&B songs featuring 2-part harmony, such as songs by Gram Parsons/Emmylou Harris, Guy Clark, Lucinda Williams, and John Prine; and also blues standards by artists such as …
As I was walkin’ ’round Grosvenor Square Not a chill to the winter but a nip to the air
As I was walkin’ ’round Grosvenor Square Not a chill to the winter but a nip to the air Side A: 12:00-1:30 PM Peter Lindholm is a songwriter, guitar player, and singer based in the Boston, MA area. He is presently playing bluegrass with the Fort Point Ramblers and the occasional blues gig with The …
Pick Up Your Hat. Blues, rock, fun. Come check us out! https://web.mit.edu/~rjc/www/music/pickUpYourHat/
Crooked Mowth is an a cappella trio (sometimes quartet) from the Boston area, conceived by three harmony-hungry friends during the COVID-19 pandemic. Haley Fisher, Jennie O’Brien, Jim Henderson, and James Gerke deliver a rich vocal blend and unique arrangements to songs old and new. Though the performers already have a comfortable home in the trad/folk …
The “Northern Mix Trio” is a violin, cello and piano trio playing traditional music of the North, including Cape Breton Island, Sweden and Norway, and Quebec.
Banjovillian is a group of friends from Arlington and neighboring communities, gathering to play our favorite Appalachian old-time tunes on banjoes, fiddles and guitars. We’re happy to return to Arlington PorchFest once again! (And we’ll try to keep each tune to under ten minutes.)
I started playing guitar at 15, when folk and rock were young, and have been playing, writing and performing ever since. I grew up listening to jazz, folk, classical music and show tunes, all of which have shaped the diversity of my own music. I had the good fortune during my college years to hear …
We’re Antarctica. A musical duo playing 60s & 70s Pop Covers (“The Music Everyone Knows & Loves”). Our videos, song list, and other information can be found at http://antarcticaband.com We are looking to play for 2 hours anytime between 1-4:30pm where electricity and audience are available. We’re popular at Farmers’ Markets and are sure you’ll …
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Cover songs, singing and playing ukelele (and some guitar)
Arlington’s Morningside Music Studio Presents one of its jazz combos! www.morningsidemusicstudio.com
Arlington’s Morningside Music Studio Presents one of its jazz combos! www.morningsidemusicstudio.com
Arlington’s Morningside Music Studio Presents one of its jazz combos! www.morningsidemusicstudio.com
Sweetbrier is Brad Meyer and Amy Lohman, both of Lincoln. We have been performing together for about 12 years, and have for six years running played at the Brookline porchfest, where we typically do a two-hour afternoon set that draws and keeps a good crowd. (Names of our hosts on request.) Brad sings and plays …
I’m an amateur “musician” from Arlington (Morningside. Stratton pride!). Never really performed in a big public setting. This looks like cool opportunity to meet music loving neighbors! I play piano, ukulele, midi / looping, drums, some guitar and bass. The music I play is mostly kids tunes and pop covers from various genres.
Iveria: Music from the Republic of Georgia A Georgian calls himself Kartveli and his country Sakartvelo, ‘the place of the Georgians.’ Recorded Georgian culture goes back 4,000 years. It includes languages unconnected to any major language family, and a cursive alphabet developed in the fifth century. Western Georgia was known as Colchis by the ancient …
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Don’t Dream It’s Over FullSizeRender Somewhere only we know Lithium! Hi all!! I am a 23 yo singer/guitarist based out of Boston, MA! I play a great mix of covers from Amy Winehouse to Radiohead to Harry Styles to David Bowie etc etc. Pretty much any song I listen to and like I’ll try out …
The Baby Safe Haven Stage features Boston’s best young singer songwriters and vocalists.
Sábado is an ensemble at Morningside Music Studio that plays mostly Brazilian popular music, featuring vocalist Kathleen Kolman
Jazz Trio focused on post-bop music between Bill Evans and John Abercrombie. Piano – Tim Blackman, Drums – Doug Toland, Bass – Ethan Focht.
Arlington’s Morningside Music Studio Presents one of its jazz combos! www.morningsidemusicstudio.com
Hi this is Earl. Playing a mix of originals and Americana cover tunes with a hint of Rock and or Roll, and Old School Bakersfield Country.
Hey there, we’re Pond Dive. We’re a new jam band out of Massachusetts. We’re all about that classic rock vibe with a bit of indie rock thrown in for good measure. We use two guitars, a bass, and drums. We’re still fresh on the scene and super stoked to jam out. We can’t wait to …
Daughter/Father duo from Wakefield. Jacki is a 12 year old singer, accompanied by her father on the piano. We are now called “Blood of the North” Check us out at https://bloodofthenorth.org
These folks love the jazz standards and throw in a mix of blues and R and B. Singer, Lori Zuroff, has studied with the great Rebecca Parris, Sheila Jordan and Dominique Eade. She truly knows how to deliver the Great American Songbook as well as growl the blues and rock hard. Bill played with jazz …
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Update – June 1: Excited to be playing with my good friend, Erik Van Dam on saxes and flute. I’m planning on playing guitar and a bit of electric recorder. We’ll be performing some originals, a few standards and possibly some free improv. I’ll post our planned set here before the date. Stay tuned for …
Hi we are planning to perform at 50 Hutchinson Rd, Arlington We are an 80’s rock band. Our set will be about 30 minutes. We play the following songs Crazy Little Thing Called Love Billie Jean Blister in the Sun Abracadabra Walk of Life Save it for Later Just Like Heaven Uptown Girl One Thing …
Playing that indie-folk you know and love with violin and male/female harmonies…
Hi! We are a band of Arlington High School students, Willa, June and Zoe. We like to play folk indie rock type music including bands like Fleetwood Mac, Lumineers and our own original songs! Come listen if you like rock, but a bit on the chiller side, we’d love to see you!
This is a circle of dancers and drummers. We will connect to the beat, sing and laugh together! This is a joyful dance in which we enjoy the energy of the group and where when we can just let it go! It is also an opportunity to celebrate life and nature! We will invite people …
We are a four piece band that plays original songs with a few covers. Our style is melodic, energetic ‘60s and ‘70s style rock with infectious choruses. We are looking for a porch to perform, and are open to whatever hour slot we can get. You can contact Tom Despres at my email address capn_easychord@yahoo.com
Five dads who (think they) are still cool plus one musician with actual talent = So Many Knobs! A group that continues to defy genre year after year dares you to come see what musical pigeon hole we will choose for 2023. We promise you still won’t know even after the show is over. Come …
GM Hakim, a campfire guitarist, plays acoustic guitar covers of popular music that he enjoys, including songs by Bob Dylan, Josh Ritter, The Beatles, Ed Sheeran, Keane, Lady Gaga, and more.
