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2017 Musicians

 
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Marty Eckerman
Marty Eckerman
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Marbrisa
Marbrisa

Marbrisa plays a fusion of traditional latin music and american influences including blues, soul, folk, and jazz. She writes her own music in English and in Spanish, and also does her own interpretations of many traditional Latin tunes that she learned from being a nomadic traveler.

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Sami Mei
Sami Mei

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.

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Olivia Millerschin
Olivia Millerschin

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!

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Silverwood Bottom Boys
Silverwood Bottom Boys

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!

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Penn & Ross
Penn & Ross

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.

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Dr Harp and Sweet Melissa
Dr Harp and Sweet Melissa

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.

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The Bill Denbrock Big Band
The Bill Denbrock Big Band

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. 

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Mike & Sue Balysh
Mike & Sue Balysh

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

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Jeff Taylor
Jeff Taylor

 Acoustic classic rock and Folk

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Mountain Babies
Mountain Babies

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. 

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Countryfied
Countryfied

Singing classic country songs accompanied by acoustic guitar

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Benny Prill and Friends
Benny Prill and Friends

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.

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A Rose Between Two Thorns
A Rose Between Two Thorns

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.

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Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends

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.

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Reel Happy String & Swing Band
Reel Happy String & Swing Band

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.

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The Buggs: Raymond and Susan Bugg
The Buggs: Raymond and Susan Bugg

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.

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The Grands
The Grands

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. 

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Sibling Revelry
Sibling Revelry

We are brothers and sisters playing and singing together.

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Anthony Retka
Anthony Retka

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.

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Homeless Coalition Singers
Homeless Coalition Singers

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

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Ban-Joes of Michigan
Ban-Joes of Michigan

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.

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Vernon Tonges
Vernon Tonges

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.

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Emma Guzman
Emma Guzman

Emma Guzman, a Michigan based singer-songwriter and guitarist, blends clever lyrics and haunting melodies with a fresh and original sound.

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Mike Anton
Mike Anton

Mike Anton has three bands: The Mantons, Factory Girls, and CHAW. Plus, Mike Anton is a solo performing songwriter who lives and plays music in the Detroit area.

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Dennis Wilkie
Dennis Wilkie

50-70's oldies, country, rock and roll

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Ricardo
Ricardo

Tenor & plectrum banjos, sing & whistle melody & harmony -  Dixie land, popular, patriotic, jazz, rag, Beatles , etc,

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The Ersatz Brothers
The Ersatz Brothers

Historical music, much of it of dance origin, performed on fiddle, mandolin, guitar, pennywhistle, and harmonica

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Brian Schwanitz
Brian Schwanitz

Folk-Rock Music by Brian Schwanitz

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Spoonful Blues Band
Spoonful Blues Band

Classic blues, rock, and some R&B, Based in Union Lake

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Edna's Stretch Limo
Edna's Stretch Limo

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.

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