PORCHFEST Performer Guide with Locations

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A Touch of Grey
Genre: country rock

Played last year at the Ash-Hop porch fest and really enjoyed. All musicians in the band have been playing music for over 40 years

16 Fales Street - 4:30 - 6:00

According to Nancy
Genre:

According to Nancy is a 4-woman acoustic cover band featuring a blend of guitar, cello, fiddle and lots of rich, 3-part vocal harmonies. The band has been playing together for over 10 years, connecting with audiences of all ages by putting a unique spin on some of the best music from the 50's to today.

248 Summer St - 2:00 - 4:00

Alfred Be Loud
Genre: Rock

Alfred Be Loud is a four piece rock band based in Weymouth, MA. Featuring ambient, floating guitar riffs and heavy percussion this new quartet can bang out 90's alt-rock favorites and their own signature sound in originals like “Tell Your Story” and “Irish Goodbye.” Influenced by early alt-rock including The Pixies and heavy rock from Queens of the Stone Age, the ABL sound soars from lofty vocals to deep bass.

248 Summer St - 5:00 - 6:00

Average Joel
Genre: Americana / Singer songwriter

I am an all original Americana One Man Band.

171 Main Street, Federated Church - 5:00 - 6:00

Ayre Time
Genre: Folk / classical / celtic

Ayre time is the folk duo of Tim and Liz Ayres-Kerr—two classical singers who like to sing celtic music, folks tunes, and more. Tim is a multi-instrumentalist and modern bard and Liz is a powerful soprano with a sensitive side. Come for acoustic strumming, scottish tunes, ocassional vocal fireworks, and maybe some Jimmy buffet. It’s summer afterall!

17 Park Rd - 1:30 - 2:30

Ben Levy
Genre: Folk / Mix of Folk/Bluegrass/Classical

I’m a bass player in the Boston Symphony. A few friends will join me to play a mix of bluegrass, folk and classical.

171 Main Street, Federated Church - 2:15 - 3:00

Berkshire Valley Boys
Genre: Americana / good-time band

Playing together over 20 years, blend country/folk/pop/standards

85 Hillside Rd - 5:00 - 6:00

Bucketlist
Genre: Rock / Blues

Two architects and a dentist playing classic rock and roll, folk, country, and blues hits as well as some originals. We play at restaurants, breweries, and bars in the metro-west/worcester area. It is our mission to have fun and entertain friends we do and don’t know yet!

270 Main St. - 2:00 - 4:00

Cabana Knights
Genre: Classic Originals

We are a 4 piece band playing primarily original compositions and some covers from R&B to Rock.

35 Marvin Ave - 1:00 - 2:00

Critical Mass
Genre: Rock

Family friendly cover band, spanning several decades of softer rock. Excellent vocal harmonies, and danceable.

164 Main Street - 3:00 - 4:30

Dave Bauer & Diet Soda
Genre: Rock

We are a rock/pop cover band. You may have seen us at local bars like Teddy Gallagher’s or Mickey Cassidy’s. We play mostly classic rock with pop from 60’s to today mixed in. A little something for everyone.

17 Union Street - 4:00 - 6:00

Dave Warner Band
Genre: Popular songs from the 60s-current

I've been playing at the downtown in Norton the past few years and I've also been doing music therapy at the wrentham state school so I've built up a great repertoire of everyone's favorite songs.

60 Dean Ave - 2:00 - 4:00

DERT
Genre: Classic Rock

Four professional men in their early sixties who love music and have been playing together 4-5 years.

305 Union Street - 2:00 - 3:00

Dom DeBaggis
Genre: Rock

I cover classic rock tunes with a solo acoustic arrangement. Favorites include The Beatles, Neil Young , Tom Petty, Jackson Browne, etc.

18 Lincoln Street - 1:00 - 3:00

Eli Cash Band
Genre: Rock

The Eli Cash Band has earned a reputation as one of the most talented and hardest working cover bands in Greater Boston. Known for their marathon sets, crowd banter, and stellar musicianship, the band has a versatility that few can match and a song-list that features R & B, 90’s alternative, 80’s, contemporary pop, country, and much more.

94 Hillside Rd. - 1:00 - 2:00

Franklin PS Music
Genre: The Franklin PS music ensembles will perform concert music for Jazz Band, Orchestra and Chorus

201 Main Street, Town Common Gazebo - 1:00 - 3:00

FSPA/FPAC Faculty, Students and Alumni
Genre: Americana

36 Main Street, Intermission Cafe - 12:00 - 6:00

Garden Of Hedon
Genre: Rock / Retro rock

Garden Of Hedon ******************** Vintage style psychedelic blues rock with just a shot of punk rock attitude. The swagger of The Stones meets the sophistication of The Beatles, combined with the power of Led Zeppelin and the eclectic weirdness of early Bowie. Come see what’s growing in the Garden Of Hedon!

9 Lincoln Street - 12:00 - 1:00

Great Highland Bagpipe Player
Genre: World Music

My name is Tom Childs and I am a highland bagpipe player, been playing for almost 50 years. I live in Franklin, MA.

164 Main Street - 1:45 - 2:30

Grey Cats Band
Genre: / Classic Rock

Hello. We are a band of folks who simply love music that has soul. Hidden classic hits. Blues/Rock. We love to have audiences smile, dance and listen.

237 Pleasant Street - 12:00 - 1:00

Heath Nisbett
Genre: Folk Rock Acoustic and instrumental

Heath Nisbett is an acoustic guitarist that specializes in classical, flamenco, and fingerstyle.

14 Orchard Street - 4:00 - 5:00

Jack & Aida
Genre: Alternative

Two high schoolers. Cover band playing a mix of alternative (Amy Winehouse, Big Thief, Beach House). Guitar and vocals, some keyboards and synth drums as well.

17 E Central Street, Birchwood Bakery - 12:30 - 1:30

Jamie Barrett
Genre: Acoustic (folk/rock/pop/country/jazz/reggae/classical/etc…

I’ve been performing for over 40 years. I’ve played festivals, clubs , etc all over New England, but, more recently, in the past 20 years, around this area, specifically. Thanks so much for your consideration!

80 West Central Street, Historical Museum - 12:00 - 1:00

Jeff Roy of Ben Gardner's Boat
Genre: Rock / Classic rock

164 Main Street - 12:30 - 1:15

Joe Marino
Genre: Wide Variety

Joe Marino is a solo acoustic cover artist playing a mix of classic rock, southern rock, country, blues, oldies, and more to entertain a wide audience and encourage them to sing along!

18 Lincoln Street - 3:45 - 5:45

Kaye Kelly with Innover
Genre: Rock

"innover" ("to innovate/to break the new") ~ a Berklee College of Music faculty group plays innovative arrangements of songs you'll know (Paul Simon, Crosby Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, U2 and more)! Lively, fresh and groove oriented!

39 Union St - 1:00 - 2:00

Late Night Idle
Genre: Rock / Alternative Rock

Late Night Idle is an alternative rock group from southeastern MA. Formed in 2021, they consist of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Jack Goddard, vocalist and bassist Brandon Sullivan along with lead guitarist Ethan Richardi and drummer TJ Kmetz.

80 West Central Street, Historical Museum - 4:00 - 6:00

Lincoln Street Groove Project
Genre: Rock / Soul rock

We are a very experienced collection of soul based classic rock musicians based out of Franklin which can cover a lot of styles depending on the venue.

85 Hillside Rd - 2:00 - 4:00

LIZ's KID
Genre: Hip-Hop / House Music, Hio hop and Neo Soul

My music in combination with my performance provides vibrant energy with a conscious message.

35 Marvin Ave - 5:00 - 6:00

Mark Legere
Genre: Americana / Rock, classic

Solo 12-string acoustic performer, 250+ cover songs, all genres

270 Main St. - 12:00 - 1:00

Matt Tremble
Genre: Acoustic Classics

For over 15 years, Matt has performed throughout New England both as a member of various bands as a solo artist. His performances draw from a diverse repertoire of songs, spanning across genres, decades, and emotions. Matt’s unique blend of the familiar and the unexpected has earned him a devoted local following.

16 Fales Street - 1:00 - 3:00

Metrowest Symphony ensemble
Genre: Classical

The Metrowest Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to provide high quality programs of established symphonic repertoire, enriched by contemporary works and other artistic disciplines for the enjoyment and education of both its members and the Metrowest community.

80 West Central Street, Historical Museum - 2:00 - 3:00

Mike Mainuli
Genre: Americana

Lots of Americana covers.

27 Marvin Ave - 12:00 - 1:00

Moonshot
Genre: Rock / Indie rock

We're an indie rock trio formed in the late 90s. We released two albums in the early-mid 2000s and recently reformed and played our first show in Boston after a long hiatus. Two of our members now live in Franklin so this sounded like a really fun event. Thank you to all who have worked to put it together!

35 Marvin Ave - 3:00 - 4:00

Musical Memories with John & Linda
Genre: standards and oldies w/vocal harmonies

We perform at senior living residences and at Memory Cafes in Mass and RI.

118 Main Street, Public Library - 12:00 - 1:00

Orange Squeeze
Genre: Rock / Folk/American pop

Acoustic-electric duo with a refreshing twist on rock, folk and pop classics from 60’s-80’s.

94 Hillside Rd. - 4:30 - 6:00

Railroad picker
Genre: / I play wide variety of genres. Southern rock 60s 70s 80s

Acoustic and vocals. I play a wide variety music 6070s 80s and some southern rock one hit wonders..

148 Dean Ave - 1:00 - 2:00

Rayna Nisbett
Genre: Pop/original

I sing mainly pop and original songs. I also like some country, and love sharing my music to whoever I can.

14 Orchard Street - 5:15 - 6:00

Slow Train
Genre: Americana / All Bob Dylan, all the time

Slow Train plays Bob Dylan songs from his early days in Greenwich Village through his latest album. Like Dylan, we reserve the right to reinterpret the songs. We generally play Boston and the South Shore, but since I’ve lived and taught in Franklin since the 90’s, it would be fun to play the inaugural Franklin Porch Fest. Various members of Slow Train also play in Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia tribute bands, so we’d be happy to fill the day.

28 Queen Street - 2:00 - 4:00

South Street Six
Genre: Rock, Country, Classic Rock

6 member group playing covers of popular music from the 70's to current.

201 Main Street, Town Common Gazebo - 5:00 - 6:00

Sun Of Sound
Genre: Post Hip Hop and R&B

Sun of Sound is a 14 year old genre bending 5 piece group with a wide range of styles and skills. Their universal sound has been well received by many, having shared the stage with acts like Wyclef Jean, KRS One, and Hollywood Undead.

28 Queen Street - 12:00 - 1:00

The Bad Apples
Genre: Americana / Feel-good covers

The Bad Apples are a Franklin duo who play acoustic covers of country, rock, and pop classics—plus a few surprise modern hits!

118 Main Street, Public Library - 2:00 - 3:00

The Bittas
Genre: Americana / rock jazz

This band from Brighton, MA is in its tenth year playing music together. Bass, drums, guitar, and piano, we all sing original music and covers in a mixture of genres.

270 Cottage st - 2:00 - 4:00

The Franklin Underground
Genre: / Funk & Roll

Born from a love of infectious grooves and the desire to put on a great show, The Franklin Underground is driven to create soulful & energetic music. The group features a unique sound at the intersection of its members’ roots in funk, jazz, blues, rock and progressive & alternative trends.

24 Pearl Street - 1:00 - 3:00

The KO Trio
Genre: Jazz / Pop

The KO Trio brings an eclectic mix of jazz and pop tunes covering Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Sade, and Chaka Kahn, to name but a few.

80 Union St - 2:00 - 3:30

The Pub Kings
Genre: Rock / Classic Hits

The Pub Kings are an electroacoustic quartet with a volume knob for comfortable listening. We play your favorite pub and barroom singalongs that everyone knows by heart. Sing a song, have a laugh and tip one back with The Pub Kings at our next show!

9 Lincoln Street - 3:00 - 4:00

The Zajac Brothers Band
Genre:

9 Lincoln Street - 5:00 - 6:00

W.M.D
Genre: Rock

270 Cottage st - 5:00 - 6:00

Wild Sundays
Genre: Blues / Rock

Group of friends and longtime musicians with a shared love for creating an original alternative blues rock sound with musical segways and elongated solos and improvisation

237 Pleasant Street - 2:00 - 4:00

AK Cody and the Wicked Northmen
Genre: Country/Southern Rock

AK Cody has toured extensively & shared the stage w/National recording acts, such as: Craig Wayne Boyd, Easton Corbin, Brett Eldredge, Extreme, Molly Hatchet, Bret Michaels, Justin Moore, Craig Morgan, James Otto, The Outlaws, Pantera, Blake Shelton, Gwen Sebastian, Skid Row, Tesla, Josh Turner, Chris Young, and many more...

Grab the Wheel
Genre: Rock

Dad rock cover band. Music that you'd hear on 100.7/WZLX, 107.3/WAAF and WHJY/94.1

Spunky Bliss
Genre: Cover band mix - pop, funk, pop rock, alt rock, r&b/soul, etc.

Spunky Bliss is a ~genre expansive~ cover band full of multi-talented musicians! Playing classic favorites and all your soon-to-be new faves too, we’ve got a little something for everyone!