Sami Mei is a virtuosic singer/songwriter from the Detroit area with expressive vocals, unique arrangement, and retrospective lyrics. She is passionate about writing, recording, and performing, and has appeared at venues such as the Fox Theater and Madison Square Garden.

I've been performing and touring nationally and internationally for the past 6 years, both solo and opening for other artists including Howie Day, Jeff Daniels, Orla Gartland, and Teddy Geiger. We are from Detroit but I spend tons of time in PA with my family that lives up there!

The group was formed when Freddie and Bob met at the old Buick Motor Division. They played beside the free flowing water spring north of Silverwood, Michigan and from there they were featured at the old Garner Barn, retirement parties, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and much more!

Local Port Crescent residents Steve Penn & Terry Ross will entertain you with catchy lyrics and memorable melodies you won’t find by simply scanning the radio dial.

Dr Harp has played on the streets of New Orleans, Minneapolis, and Chicago and has spoken with some of the best harp players in the world to gain their wisdom. Sweet Melissa is blessed with one of best voices you will hear.

The Bill Denbrock Big Band has been in operation since 1988 in the Michigan Thumb area. The group is made up of 5 reeds, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, and 3 rhythm, and features arrangements typical of the great big band era. 

Blue water and thumb area,been playing together for 35 years,play at any acoustic venues.

 Acoustic classic rock and Folk

Mountain Babies are a quartet from the Port Huron area who have just released their junior album "The Cottage, The Creek & The Spirit" which is very inspired by Grindstone City and Port Austin. 

Singing classic country songs accompanied by acoustic guitar

The Benny Prill and Friends band plays classic Polka, Waltz, Oberek, and American tunes out of Kinde, MI. Longtime friends, Benny and Terry Dekoski have been playing a variety of music together for approximately 42 years.

Arnie, originally from the UP, and Greg, originally from downstate in Trenton, have performed in numerous bands over the decades, and now they are joining forces here at Porch Fest, uniting their prolific guitar talents and strong vocals in a nice blend of early rock and country sounds.

Circle of Friends started out as a tribute to Peter Paul and Mary at the Blue Water Folk Society coffeehouse in Lexington, Michigan. Since the band's inception in 2004, they have appeared at festivals and coffeehouses performing classic arrangements of Peter Paul and Mary's vast repertoire of music.

The Reel Happy String and Swing Band is a Detroit Michigan Area Band Performing Swing, Dixieland, New Orleans Jazz, Old Jazz, Irish, folk, Country, Traditional American Rags, Bluegrass, Latin, Waltz, and more.

The Buggs sing a wide variety of songs that will make you smile. Sing-along favorites, patriotic music, hymns and children's songs are a few of the types of music the Buggs perform. The songs are familiar so that the audience will be encouraged to sing along.

The Grands is a dulcimer-based acoustic folk trio specializing in traditional string music. This set will consist of old favorites and a number of kids' songs in which participation with rhythm instruments is encouraged. 

We are brothers and sisters playing and singing together.

Detroit-born singer, songwriter, and musician, Anthony Retka has spent the last fifteen years writing and performing material that has helped etch his place in the Detroit music scene.

They are from northern Huron County, Michigan, and have sung at nursing homes, churches, and for special occasions.

The Homeless Coalition Singers are passionate about helping those less fortunate. Their music will resonate with hope and raise the spirits of all

Ban-Joes of Michigan is a group of mostly Jazz Banjo players from around the South East Michigan area. We have been in business for more 50 years.

Born on Long Island, reared in Pennsylvania, and with 3+ decades living and playing in Chicago, Vernon now lives in what's left of the city of Detroit, MI, where he is well received playing in smaller venues.

This group has played together for several years in the Lansing, MI area and at the Port Austin Farmers Market. They play southern old time fiddle tunes as well as some well know Michigan and Canadian fiddle tunes and sing older old time and country songs.