Marty Eckerman has played at Porch Fest since 2016. They play mostly classic rock favorites.
Read MoreMike is from Detroit and Jenna hails from the Chicago area. They have been playing music together for over ten years and are known for their timeless cover selections, unique arrangements, and thought provoking and entertaining original music.
Read MoreMountain 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. Their music is an array of instrumentation playing to the familiarity of indie, folk powerhouse Fleet Foxes. It’s earthy, emotional, and natural.
Read MoreBorn and raised in the Thumb of Michigan. Plays small dinner clubs and bars throughout the state.
Music makes the world go round.
Daniel Orcutt is from Ann Arbor and has played in a variety of bands over twenty years, rock, folk and more.
Read MoreRead MoreSongwriter and instrumentalist Jason Milan began picking and strumming when he was eleven years old to keep up with his heavy metal minded cousins. Roughly two and a half decades after first picking up an acoustic guitar, he has blossomed into a truly gifted performer and technical virtuoso.
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.
Read MoreEclectic electric melting pot of originals & covers from electric to acoustic, covering almost every style. We don't belong in one specific labeled bin.
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Michigan born, bred from the fresh open air, and raised by the sandy shores from which we call our home.
Read MoreSinger-songwriter Michelle Held's music harnesses all that encompasses the city, from hard-bitten soul to an ethereal grit. Virtually self-taught, she honed her skills at coffee shops and open mics. With appearances at the DIA; TV and Radio spots on WDET, NPR and WXYZ TV20, she has carved out a place in the Detroit music scene.
Read MoreThree siblings who have a great time singing together. Marty is from Muskegon and has over 40 years of experience playing guitar. Carole is from Grand Rapids. Peggy is from Port Austin. They have been singing practically from birth. If you enjoy singing along with the oldies from the 60’s, come join in for some easy harmonies and lots of fun memories in song.
Read MoreDetroit-born singer, songwriter, and musician, Anthony Retka is returning to Porch Fest VI! Anthony has spent more than fifteen years writing and performing material that has helped etch his place in the Detroit music scene. Singer/Songwriter with pop, rock & folk flare.
Read MoreBan-Joes of Michigan is a group of mostly Jazz-Banjo players from around the South East Michigan area. They have been in business for more than 50 years! Welcome back to Porch Fest!
Read MoreBorn 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.
Read MoreOur forebears settled in Sanilac County in the 1850s and we enjoy history and music and often combine the two. We also like to enjoy ourselves and have fun. Fun is playing a lot of different kinds of music on a lot of different instruments!
Read MoreWelcome back, Emma Guzman, a Michigan based singer-songwriter and guitarist, who blends clever lyrics and haunting melodies with a fresh and original sound.
Read MoreMike 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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