Hailing from Pigeon, MI, the Flashbacks were founded in 1982 by current members Dwight Gascho and Jay Dubey, Over the past 38 years, this oldies/rock band has performed throughout Michigan.
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This tailor-made group of Huron County musicians will assemble just for Port Austin Porch Fest. Playing everything from Sublime to Neil Young & more!
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Enjoy a mix of folk-blues, classic, and folk-rock covers by Jeff & Harvey. These local natives hail from the Ruth/Ubly area and have played multiple bars throughout the county.
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Welcome back, Suzi Marsh to Porch Fest! Suzi Marsh is an internationally acclaimed artist who has toured the world playing music. She has co-produced eight of her own albums and has sung on a myriad of other artists’ records. “Lessons of Love “ went to number 19 on the adult contemporary charts…
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Join in the fun as Bobby, Trevor, and Jimmy play covers and originals, including 70’s hits from Jim Croce and Fleetwood Mac, to 90’s alternative like Smashing Pumpkins to current pop radio tunes and more.
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Welcome back, Home Town Sound Band from Harbor Beach, Michigan. A mix of - popular country, polkas, waltzes, & vocals.
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Singer-songwriter, Nicholas James Thomasma combines stories and songs with humor and wit for a show that can be enjoyed by all ages. Nicholas also helps put on HuCo Songs, a songwriting retreat weekend in Port Austin in September. Welcome back, Nicholas!
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New to Porch Fest this year is an eclectic ensemble fresh from Ferndale. Remnose is the spirit of Patsy Cline's backing band trapped in Detroit, planning an escape to the Upper Peninsula. The music is laid back with harmonies and straightforward songwriting.
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Michigan-born native, Lee N. Sage, is a returning artist from Porch Fest. Lee is an acoustic singer-songwriter with a hint of blues and folk.
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A sound that has been likened to Harry Chapin, John Denver, James Taylor, and other Americana with a love of the great 60s/70s era music. Tim is a songwriter with a love for solo performance.
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Kenny Lang is a singer/songwriter from Port Austin. His songs brilliantly illustrate stories about life, love, happiness, and struggle.
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Welcome back, William Henry Russell! An award-winning classical / fingerstyle guitarist, conservatory-trained classical musician, and an established composer and arranger. He plays solo classical guitar arrangements of hymns, pop tunes, and classical masterpieces.
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SUGAR are an all-ukulele group (with an occasional kazoo for kicks and giggles). There will probably be somewhere around a dozen to eighteen musicians who come and play.
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Triple Play is a Tri-City-based rock band from Sanford. The group covers favorites from the 50s through the 00s and likes to get a crowd moving to familiar songs with strong harmonies and flashy guitar licks.
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Single acoustic guitar and vocalist from Capac, Michigan. Originally from Indian River, Michigan, he’s spent the last 40 years playing and performing at campfires, coffee houses, church sanctuaries, and small gatherings of every kind. You may have seen him playing right here in Port Austin!
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Lucy's Brown Seville are Detroit based original soul/blues band who've played a majority of Detroit’s local venues (Magic Bag/Northern Lights/Cadieux Cafe/Cellarmen’s, etc.) including area festivals, Hamtramck Music Fest/Arts/Beats and Eats.
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Jonathon Ferris grew up in the small town of Durand in the shadow of the auto industry, and currently resides in Flint. His music is Americana with industrial complex grit.
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Welcome back FranknJude, a husband and wife acoustic duo with guitar and keys playing popular classic rock tunes from the 60s and 70s.
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Welcome Autumn Gold back for another performance at Porch Fest VI! Enjoy a mixed genre of easy-listening covers of country, soft rock, blues, pop and folk.
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Schwanitz & Roggenbuck have evolved into a larger ensemble, bringing together a talented group of musicians for a dynamic sound. While Brian Schwanitz and Kevin Roggenbuck continue to lead with their folk-rock and pop covers, the group now includes a variety of skilled players, each adding their unique touch to create an even fuller and more vibrant performance. From sing-alongs to orchestral instruments, every year brings an exciting new dimension to their shows.
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