Alexis Cunningham
A talented singer-songwriter who represented her native West Virginia in NBC’s America Song Contest. After relocating to Philadelphia, she has collaborated with Eric Bazillian of The Hooters, as well as Sweden’s iconic Niklas Strömstedt. For just a glimpse of her talent, give a listen to her song from America Song Contest Working on a Miracle?
Neve Gorman
Our latest Rising Star, Neve favors covers of folk and rock tunes, all lovingly performed on her acoustic guitar.
Jackie Covatta
Soulful acoustic, rhythm & blues rock for all ages from 60's to current.
Lauren Mendelsohn
Lauren is a talented singer-songwriter and performer from Bryn Mawr, PA, signed to Winding Way Records in 2022. Whether it's originals or cover songs, Lauren’s sultry and evocative voice stirs heart-felt emotion in her lyrics, conveying the ups and downs of life. Joining Lauren on the stage (porch) will be Jack Mendelson on guitar and Ed McNellis on keyboard.
Matt Rosato
A Paoli native and now residing in Massachusetts, Matt Rosato is an acoustic guitarist, as well as a singer-songwriter who performs songs from the classic rock to today. Catch a terrific sample of this very talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist.
Minerva
Minerva is a 6-piece band whose original music delivers messages of hope embedded in emotionally driven rock. Much like their namesake, the lead singers of Minerva combine both their passion for music with a desire to inspire and heal others. As a cover band, Minerva pay tribute to some of our favorite artists such as Pat Benatar, Doobie Brothers, Elvis Costello, Alicia Keys and more.
M/C Project
Mark T Alberici is a producer, songwriter, recording artist and guitarist from Philadelphia. As a lead guitarist, Mark has performed with Robert Hazzard and the Heroes, Paragon, Storyteller, and PathToZen Garden and is now currently recording with his new projects The Oversizedgroove and live band The M/C project. His music is available on Spotify, Amazon Music,YouTube, Apple Music etc. Vocalist Cynthia Bagola brings her soulful bluesy voice to every note. She can also be found singing in a Jerry Garcia Tribute Band. Mark and Cynthia formed the M/C Project to support each other’s original compositions.
Jimi Kenrick
Philadelphia musicians creating new music and twisting unexpected covers. Acoustic & electric trio playing Bluegrass, Rock & Roll, and Blues. Setting the groove in Philadelphia bands for decades.
Doc Rachlin
A mix of folk/country/blues and telling of a story or two. Very mellow. All acoustic. Think Tom Rush/ Gordon Lightfoot/ James Taylor. (Without the fame…or riches…sigh.)
Jay Carlis & The Barrel Fires
Catchy original Americana rock tunes with beautiful male/female harmonies and lyrics that dig deep below the surface. The bands' sound and songwriting is inspired by Jason Isbell, Josh Ritter, Drive-by-Truckers and His Golden Messenger. Jay has released two solo albums and the band has released two EPS, all available on all the streaming platforms.
Fairmount String Quartet
Described as “likable and warmhearted” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, and “expert to the point of perfection” by the Chestnut Hill Local, the Fairmount String Quartet is dedicated to bringing the intimacy and vitality of chamber music to diverse audiences and is committed to performing classical works of historically under-performed composers in addition to those in the standard classical repertoire, works by women composers, and works in diverse genres including pop, jazz, folk, and Latin music.
TC3
TC3 is an acoustic trio which puts its spin on Americana, Folk and even some Classic Rock tunes in addition to original music written by Terri Camilari Making their mark on familiar tunes is what they provide using Guitar, Ukulele and Violin, strong vocals and new but intriguing arrangements.
The Baldwin B-Flats
The B-Flats are a competitive, auditioned a cappella ensemble from The Baldwin School. In Bryn Mawr. They sing a variety of musical styles, including pop, music theater, classical, and contemporary choral works. The group gigs regularly and is involved in a music exchange program with Ordrup Gymnasium from Denmark. In addition to singing as a select ensemble, each of the members of the B-Flats is also a part of the Baldwin School Chorus. They are under the direction of Lee Hagon-Kerr, the Upper School choral director at Baldwin.
The Larks
The Larks, founded in 1961, and the longest running outreach program of the Junior League of Philadelphia, is an a cappella group of volunteer women. From September to June, they perform throughout the Delaware Valley at a variety of venues.
Philadelphia Main Line Ukulele Group
Philadelphia Main Line Ukulele Meetup Group is a free jam group that promotes ukulele playing, activities, and music education. We hold online and in-person events. Our repertoire is eclectic and includes pop music from many eras and styles. Join us! We love new players. The ukulele is a very approachable instrument. They say you can’t be unhappy while playing a ukulele! It’s true!
St. Katharine's Children's Choir
Parishioners from grades 1 through 8 lend their voices to St. Katharine's Children's Choir. Under the direction of Stephanie Twohig and accompanist Laura Kerr, the Children's Choir leads the music twice per month at the Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Family Mass.
Happy Little Train Wreck
Happy Little Train Wreck has been playing music together for over 13 years now. Representing three generations of musical influence. In that time we’ve tried to put our spin on all genres of music, Polka to Punk. Primarily with two acoustic guitars and an upright bass creating the bed for beautiful vocals.
Rob Tait
Whether he's serenading from behind the drums or the guitar, Rob Tait's Americana // folk-pop style can mend the ache of a broken heart or make you stomp and holler until your shoes fall off. Born and raised in the pine barrens of New Jersey, Rob Tait's music combines his Americana/folk/singer-songwriter vocal style with his deep-rooted love and education of rhythm and the drums. Featuring mostly original music, Rob's band features guitar, pedal steel, bass, and drums, and vocal harmonies. Rob and his band are incredibly excited to be a part of South Wayne PorchFest for the very first time.
Rented Mule
A foot-stompin’ blend of bluegrass & country music, from traditional favorites to contemporary sounds. Combines guitars, mandolin, banjo, steel guitars, fiddle & bass with heartfelt vocals.
Deck5
A classic rock and pop cover band, playing music from the late 60’s to today, covering bands such as CCR, Tom Petty, Steve Miller Band and the Black Keys. Everything you want to hear and more.
Rick's Office Band
Rick's Office Band is a Classic and Blues Rock Band playing covers from the last 5 decades. Our music focuses on vocal harmonies and melodic guitar leads. Our music covers music by Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Lynyrd Sknyrd, and many more. We have been playing the Chester County area for the last 6 years and we are thrilled to make our 4th visit to the South Wayne Porchfest.
Rebecca & The City
Rebecca & the City was born in 2019 in the humble town of Manayunk, PA, where Rebecca (vox/guitar), Steve (keys), and Mark (drums/guitar) met on the Open Mic circuit. Since then, they've been performing their lovesick pop-rock bangers around the Philly area. Check out their music on Spotify and Youtube, with more recorded music planned for release around the end of the year. Follow @rebeccaandthecity on Instagram for the most up-to-date news on their live shows and new music.
Main Line Singers
We are the chorus of your community! Made up of your neighbors and friends, this new and growing group sings accompanied arrangements of upbeat tunes from Broadway, Hollywood and popular music, from Anything Goes to Hamilton to Frank Sinatra to Queen - and everything in between!
Lost Northern Tribe
Americana mixologists specializing in a world gumbo of honky-tonkaccordi on and zydeco infused rock and blues. Occasionally, some Irish & TexMex added to the stew.
The Agnes Irwin Bel Cantos
The Bel Cantos are the a cappella ensemble from The Agnes Irwin Upper School. We perform music from all genres and styles - from the most contemporary to madrigals from the 16th century. We represent our school performing throughout the area at charity events, community functions, and choral festivals.
The Chaperones
The Chaperones are a rock trio based in Lower Merion. The group is fronted by the husband-and-wife team of Brian Richardson and Rebecca Raber and backed by their friend Curtis Zimmermann on drums. A cover band, the group taps into the history of rock by playing songs from the 1950s through the 2020s. Their repertoire includes tracks by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, the Talking Heads, the Pixies, Jenny Lewis and Taylor Swift.
Dead Band
Dead Band honors the music of the Grateful Dead by taking their own interpretation of the music that millions have grown to love and listen to!
The Shoeshiners
The Shoeshiners play an eclectic mix of bluesy Americana Roots Rock including some original songs. Songs feature acoustic and electric guitars driven by a Cajon drum with a lot of harmonica color thrown in. For a little spice we'll add in a banjo and an electric cigar box slide guitar.
The Stay at Home Band
The Stay At Home Band formed during the Covid pandemic in 2020. Our goal is to provide a little musical entertainment. We play Folk and old Rock & Pop. We have written and published a couple of songs. Hope you enjoy!
The Percolators
Smell the beignets! Taste the Jambalaya as The Percolators: New Orleans Style Party Band charges the atmosphere of PorchFest with passion, fire and soul! The Percolators is a Band that plays traditional and contemporary music from New Orleans and beyond. Our repertoire is drawn from: Jazz, Dixieland, Street Music, Rock and Roll, Blues, Rhythm and Blues, and Funk. Our mission is to infuse the Spirit of Mardis Gras, the greatest party on the planet, into any event we play. As we like to say, "Laissez le bon temps rouler!"
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School's Girl's With Guitars
GMA's very own rock band. These girls are great!
Valley Creek
Valley Creek features your favorite songs from the Americana, British Invasion, and Bluegrass, (and some unepected) genres all experpertly played by Jeff "Six" Sugzdinis and Gus Compson, on the mandolin and acoustic guitar.
Karen Dekker & Hannah Rose
Karen Dekker & Hannah Rose are an exceptional violin/viola duo performing music ranging from Baroque to Contemporary. Hannah is the principal violist of the Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra and performs with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Opera Philadelphia, and Philadelphia Orchestra. Hannah has been praised for her “rich tonal sonority”. Her orchestral solos have been noted as “exceptional” and “beautifully performed”. Hannah lives in Wayne. Karen lives in West Chester and regularly performs with ensembles such as New York Baroque Incorporated, Orchestra of Saint Luke’s, American Classical Orchestra, The Knights, Händel and Haydn Society, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, and several other ensembles in NYC and abroad. She is a member of Philadelphia’s Night Music Ensemble and Franklin Quartet and co-founder of chamber music series Listening in! in West Chester.
Jim Dougherty & Band
Jim is a songwriter and creative artist playing acoustic rock originals and covers. His soaring vocals and soulful blend of rock and Americana have hints of Eddie Vedder with a twist of Chris Stapleton. Over the course of his career he has been in the bands Bungi Orange, Five Mile Fall, and Kavalier, playing at the Warped Tour, Musikfest, and opening for other various national acts.
June Gail
June performs predominantly blues tunes, both covers, and originals composed by the keyboardist, Lisa Gail Murray. June (Alexandra June Murray) brings her wide vocal range and interpretation to favorites, some old and some new. Together, they have a great time, and hope you catch their blues fever.
Homeless & Desperate
Homeless & Desperate are a talented duo of performers whose range includes Modern Americana, Pop, and Chill Lounge Rock, all expertly performed with Dave Guare on acoustic guitar and vocals and Vic Diener on the Fender Bass.
2 of the Four
High energy acoustics and sweet harmonies, interjected into a crowd inspired playlist. If you're not having fun with these two, Check your pulse!
Porch Poachers
Porch Poachers are from the Delaware Valley Fingerstyle Guitar Association. Their favorite music is anything that sounds good on a 6-string guitar fingerstyle - which means just about anything - Beatles to classical - folk to jazz standards - ragtime to country.
Zoe FitzGerald Carter
San Francisco Bay Area-based Folk and Americana singer-songwriter, Zoe FitzGerald Carter began playing guitar and singing as a teenager in Washington D.C. where her father was a well-known jazz drummer. In addition to her career as a writer, she’s played and performed with numerous local bands. Zoe's 2021 debut solo Waterlines was released to critical acclaim. Her new album Before The Machine is nothing short of an inspiring delight.
Dani Tapper
FOR KIDS AND PARENTS: Dani Tapper plays well known, classic sing-along songs on guitar/fiddle. Always a fun selection of songs for children of all ages as well as classic songs that mom and dad can sing along too.
Refrigerator
Refrigerator, a young rock band, plays many different genres of music, including rock, alternative, punk, and indie. They are fun and energetic and perform both originals and covers.
Schrodinger's Cat
An eclectic mix of tunes from classic and contemporary rock, to jazz, blues, folk, funk, and Americana. Their music, always shaken, stirred, and with a twist, is sure to have you tapping your feet and singing along!
The Heartlights
A women's a cappella singing group whose mission is to bring music to those who might otherwise not have access to live music, primarily people in care facilities, or those who cannot leave their homes. Their repertoire consists primarily of pop music from the 1920's to the 1960's. Heart Light also have a few parodies. We enjoy including the audience in our sessions. A sample of our songs are: Some of the songs we sing are: 'I don't know why' 'We've got Grey Hair', 'God Bless America', 'Cohan Medley', 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'.
Zen Torpedoz
Original compositions that evoke a nostalgic, R&B retrospective akin to Tom Petty, Black Keys, Allman Bros., with a modern twist.
Fiddlechix
Do you just love different varieties of music played on the strings by talented musicians? Who doesn't! Presenting such a force - Fiddlechix! - On seven fiddles, a base, and a keyboard for some extra flavor, they play traditional fiddle tunes, folk favorites, bluegrass, swing, and show tunes. You will love them!
Strays & Misfits
A husband & wife duo blending their individual music styles and making it their own original weirdo Folk. Magda's soulful voice and the duo's raw sound with will guide listeners through all the feels, writing storyteller songs about relatable life experiences and social topics.
Almost There
Hailing from Wayne, PA Almost There is a 6-piece Party Rock cover band, from Wayne, PA, that plays songs from the 90's through the 2000's up to today. Their style is fun, upbeat music that gets people jumping, dancing, and singing along!
Matt & The Hamiltons
Your classic Dad Band. They are (mostly) dads. Dads love them. People with dads love them. They play rock & alternative songs that you love from the 60s to today. Rock with them until the kids wake up.
Lily Enos & Her Band
Born by the sea in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, Lily Enos sonically blends the old and the new, fearlessly explores genres, and accentuates it all with her contemplative, deeply personal songwriting style and haunting, dynamic vocals. A skilled guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, she strives to represent what it truly means to be a self-contained artist in the modern musical landscape, spearheading the trajectory of her creative endeavors from start to finish.
Charlie & Sons
Charlie and Sons is a ten piece, intergenerational combo. We honor our elders by energetically performing some of the best rock with horns tunes of all time. Represented bands include Chicago, Steely Dan & Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.
Work From Home
Rusty Rahmer and Sarah Charles bring their lovely harmonies and acoustic guitar to upbeat, popular covers from the 60’s to today. Each song is a delight for their audience.
David Lutken
David Lutken, the tremendously talented Broadway actor whose credits include Inherit The Wind and The Civil War will be bringing his unique blend of Americana and Bluegrass to us. In addition to his Broadway turns, Mr. Lutken won the Helen Hayes Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Woody Guthrie in Woody Sez: the Life and Music of Woody Guthrie. This fall Mr. Lutken returns to People's Light Theatre in Malvern in the production of his play The Porch on Windy Hill. Mr. Lutken will perform a few tunes from his play, as well as some other folk, bluegrass, and Americana favorites.
Bach to Rock Bands
Talented musicians from the Bach to Rock music school. The Flood and Empire guarantee to entertain you with modern rock classics that will have you astounded at quality of music coming from these young talents.
Charlotte Morris
Growing up outside of Philadelphia, Charlotte Morris discovered her passion for music at a young age. After starting violin lessons at the age of 4, Charlotte taught herself how to play the guitar, piano (and melodica), ukulele, banjo, acoustic bass guitar and mandolin, and after all of that she began taking her songwriting seriously. She draws inspiration from female driven artists like Delta Rae, Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, and The Chicks. After moving to Nashville, she released her 2nd studio album Wild Child, which took the industry by storm.
Wonder Hourse
A 7-piece folk-rock band with elements of soul, jam, Americana, and funk that captivates audiences with memorable hooks, four-part harmonies, and ethereal steel guitar solos. Their original songs touch on universal themes of friendship, love, and following your dreams, while the rhythms inspire fans to get wild on the dance floor.
ANALOG
The acoustic guitars and singing of Ed Lancaster and Peter Klinges traveling down the classic rock road from the Midnight Specials to Unplugged. Come hear and sing with the duo as they harmonize on some of your favorite songs from the 1960's into the 1990's.