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 MoreLyric-driven, simple folk songs are what BMI singer-songwriter Mike Ward produces. Welcome back to Porch Fest!
Read MoreMike Tremblay & Friends create original acoustic music for the 21st Century. They will play their own songs as well as cover songs, the common thread is that they will all be songs with meaning. Welcome back to Porch Fest VII!
Read MoreWelcome back, Greg Baunoch to Porch Fest VII! Greg will delight listeners with feel-good country rock and folk-pop favorites, both old and new.
Read MoreJoin in the fun as Randy plays favorites from the ’70s as well as children’s music and originals.
Read MoreWelcome back, Randy + Nick, a father-son duo who play at farmer’s markets and coffeehouses and play a wide variety of music ranging from country-blues, to folk, and gospel.
Read MoreAfter being behind the scenes in a variety of bands in the Metro Detroit area Patrick Foogazi decided to come out in front of the world and show his true colors.
Read MoreA polished, high-energy performance blending adult contemporary, pop, and blues favorites. Expect powerful vocals, expressive keys, and a stage presence that keeps audiences engaged from the first note to the last.
Read MoreWelcome back, Sarah Schingeck, to Porch Fest VIII. Sarah is a singer-songwriter based out of Bay City, Michigan. Her music is positive, thoughtful, and filled with hope.
Read MoreJoin 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.
Read MoreSinger-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!
Read MoreMichigan-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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreKenny Lang is a singer/songwriter from Port Austin. His songs brilliantly illustrate stories about life, love, happiness, and struggle.
Read MoreWelcome 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.
Read MoreSUGAR 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.
Read MoreTriple 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.
Read MoreSingle 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!
Read MoreLucy'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.
Read MoreWelcome 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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