Schwanitz and Roggenbuck
– Upbeat sing-a-longs, folk-rock and pop covers from 50s to 2000s
Brian Schwanitz is a Michigan native who plays guitar and sings with The Creative Life Musicians in Houston, Texas, and occasionally does some solo work in Traverse City, Michigan, where he and his wife, Marylinn, spend their summers.
Kevin Roggenbuck comes from a musical family in Harbor Beach, MI, and has played. Porch Fest with Brian for the past five years, bringing a full, upbeat sound. Kevin loves the backyard and campfire, crowd-pleasing sing-alongs.
Erin Schwanitz Heiser lives south of Austin, Texas, and plays violin in the Austin Philharmonic and the Austin Festival Orchestras. She loves to sing with her husband, Bear, and kids, Charlotte and Nolan.
Trevor Booms is an outstanding bass player and vocalist, also from Harbor Beach, who has played in local bands and with Brian and Kevin for the past 3 Porch Fests.
Sharon Schwanitz is an accomplished music teacher and performer, specializing in saxophones and flute, living in Troy, Ohio, with her husband, Gary.
Derek McCormick is an experienced drummer from Sand Point, MI, who joined the group for the 2024 Porch Fest, bringing a steadier and more upbeat sound.
Chris is the newest member of the Schwanitz & Roggenbuck and was fortunate enough to have played with the group for Porch Fest 2026. Chris is based out of Rochester Hills, MI and enjoys spending time at his family cottage on Sand Point in Pigeon, MI. Chris brings a variety of sounds to the group including piano, synthesizers, and organs. Chris enjoys playing in most genres but focuses mainly on classic rock, contemporary, country, and outlaw music.
It gets better every year!
Members:
Brian Schwanitz: guitars, vocals, and ukulele
Kevin Roggenbuck: guitars, vocals, harmonicas, and trumpet
Erin Heiser: violin, vocals, and tambourine
Trevor Booms: bass, vocals, cajone
Sharon Schwanitz: saxophones, flute, vocal harmonies
Derek McCormick: drums, backing vocals
Christopher Discenna: keyboard, synthesizer, and organ
