The 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.
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Born 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.
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Read 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.
Arnie, 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.
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The Country Poorboys, a band from Alpena, will be in Port Austin on Saturday, June 25, playing at a birthday party at 274 W. Spring. Though not officially with Porch Fest, we welcome them on this full day of music. In your travels, stop by and say hello.
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Circle 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.
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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.
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Art and Dennis will be performing for the first time as The Keyboard Kombo, with a nice blend of easy listening to light rock and country.
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Eclectic 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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Welcome 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.
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The 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.
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Michigan born, bred from the fresh open air, and raised by the sandy shores from which we call our home.
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Singer-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.
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Three 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.
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Detroit-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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They are from northern Huron County, Michigan, and have sung at nursing homes, churches, and for special occasions.
The Homeless Coalition Singers are passionate about helping those less fortunate. Their music will resonate with hope and raise the spirits of all
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Blood Harmony is a family band from Deckerville, MI, a father and his three daughters who enjoy playing covers from various genres of music, and have many of their own originals as well.
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Ban-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!
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Born 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.
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