Hailing from Detroit, with deep roots in Port Austin, the young songwriter has been hard at work to release new music, through a grant awarded by streaming service, Tidal, under the name, Olivia Dear. Whether performing solo or with her band, the live show environment allows Olivia’s fun and vibrant personality to shine and make audiences feel right at home.
Read MoreMarty Eckerman has played at Porch Fest since 2016. They play mostly classic rock favorites.
Read MoreMarbrisa 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.
Read MoreSami 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.
Read MoreWelcome back the Silverwood Bottom Boys! The audience will enjoy old-time gospel music, hymns, and patriotic tunes. For ten years they hosted and played Saginaw's White Crow Conservatory's Gospel Music Night, in addition to many churches throughout Michigan.
Read MoreLocal 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.
Read MoreWelcome back, Dr Harp & Sweet Melissa! Get in the groove with this talented four-person group featuring guitars, keyboards and blues harp. Plan on seeing a rousing set of jump blues, boogie and americana with tunes spanning about 100 years of history.
Read MoreWelcome back the Bill Denbrock Big Band! For more than 40 years, this authentic full-band has played arrangements of music of the swing / big band era.
Read MoreBlue water and thumb area,been playing together for 35 years,play at any acoustic venues.
Read MoreJeff Taylor lives and works in Huron County and has performed at a number of events throughout the thumb over the years. He plays mostly acoustic classic rock and folk 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 MoreSinging classic country songs accompanied by acoustic guitar
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreArnie, 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.
Read MoreCircle of Friends focuses on Peter, Paul & Mary, transporting audiences back to the sixties with songs of peace, protest, struggle, and love, and has since diversified to cover more artists.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreWelcome back, the Buggs to Porch Fest! Raymond and Susan Bugg are a husband and wife duet from Harbor Beach, Michigan. Raymond plays guitar and sings and Susan sings and provides an atmosphere of joy with an assortment of costumes and props.
Read MoreThe 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.
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.
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