Bands scheduled to perform *new
*NEW IN 2025
Andre Arsenault (110 High - 5 pm)
Andre Arsenault is a dynamic entertainer who performs over a hundred events each year from weddings to private events to nightclubs to bars throughout the Southern New England area. He has grown a loyal fanbase as an acoustic performer and soulful singer who puts his own spin on rock, pop, folk, blues, country and so much more. He has gained notoriety for his engaging livestream concerts and original songs about his hometown of Bristol, RI. With an ever-growing repertoire spanning over 7 decades, Andre is at home with any crowd.
Beat Salad* (183 High - 3 pm)
Beat Salad, is a local jazz, blues quartet, playing originals, deep covers and fun arrangements with their blend of funk, soul and grooves. They comprise George Correia, Mike Rubino, Scott Beauregard and Ron Machado. Beat Salad delivers an unforgettable musical experience that transcends genre boundaries and captivates audiences with each performance.
Beth Barron (110 High - 3 pm)
An East Bay Singer/Songwriter, Beth Barron, is the 2025 motif award winner for best singer songwriter of Rhode Island. She is a bluesy, sultry songstress who delivers her originals with passion and honesty and a raw and original style. “Beth’s voice is smooth as silk with just the right amount of edge as she presents her original material during her solo acoustic guitar performances.” R. I. Monthly. https://www.facebook.com/beth.barron.54
Bird and Augur* (169 High - 5 pm)
Bird & Auger is a Rhode Island–based anticapitalist folk duo inspired by the traditions of solidarity and resistance that shape labor songs, protest anthems, and global folk music. With rich harmonies, intricate fingerpicking, and heartfelt storytelling, Bo Fage (they/them, guitar) and James Cappelletti (he/him, banjo) lend their voices to an ongoing reckoning with systems of violence and control. Their music invites listeners to build community, and to attend to the signs, the stories, and the unfolding future that still responds to care and intention
Catnip Junkies (30 Walley - 4:30 pm)
The Catnip Junkies bring the heart of the Big Easy right here to New England with their outrageous energy and their swinging brass rhythms! Combine with stylized pop covers, Tin Pan Alley and traditional jazz favorites, they entertain with a one of a kind, contagiously joyful show! http://catnipjunkies.com/
Christina Holmes* (123 High - 3 pm)
Joining us from Narragansett, solo artist Christina Holmes threads together stories of love and life united by her confessional lyricism and instrumental proficiency on guitar, bass, and djembe.
Colby James & the Ramblers* (146 High - 5 pm)
Colby James is a soulful singer-songwriter from Bristol, Rhode Island, known for his heartfelt lyrics and rich, acoustic-driven sound. With roots in Americana, folk, and rock, Colby's music blends powerful storytelling with raw emotion, captivating audiences across New England and beyond.
Dave Richardson Band (169 High - 3 pm)
The Dave Richardson Band combines blues, jazz, funk and soul that excites and energizes audiences of all ages. This group blends raw talent, electrifying energy and creativity to deliver unforgettable performances.
Failte* (106 High - 4 pm)
Fáilte, which means "welcome" in Irish, is a dynamic ensemble of accomplished musicians who perform traditional and contemporary Irish music. They bring the heritage of Ireland to their performances with songs and tunes played on fiddle, guitar, mandolin, accordion, harmonica, whistles, bodhrán and percussion. www.failtemusic.com
Hawk in the Nest (Avi Jacobs)* (201 High - 5 pm)
Hawk in the Nest is the full band project of singer-songwriter Avi Jacob. Avi blends elements of folk, Americana, and R&B. He began his musical career in Charleston, South Carolina. In December 2015, Counting Crows invited him to CMJ, labeling him “an emerging folk superstar” That same year, A&R Report featured him as an artist to watch.
Heidi Nirk (85 High - 3 pm)
Heidi Nirk Band plays high-energy original compositions as well as classic blues, r&b, jazz, rock n' roll, swing and country covers and hidden gems) HNB consists of Heidi Nirk, Rob Nelson, Paul Tomasello , Charlie Huntington , Danny Jebaraj,, Dylan Barbrick, Lori Silvia, and Adrienne West. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086976589353
Ike Dee* (201 High - 3 pm)
Native son to small and mighty Rhode Island, singer-songwriter Ike Dee creates music evocative of his roots. His expert fusion of memorable folk-pop melodies combined with smooth, soulful vocals makes his music cross-generational and timeless. Ike Dee’s music is made to make you feel - deeply and unabashed."
Lon E. Plynton (123 High - 4:30 pm)
Lon E Plynton is a Multi-instrumentalist, Composer, Recording Artist, Producer, Promoter, Entertainer, Entrepreneur and Educator.
The force behind ventures such as Lion Eye productions and The New England Reggae Festival, he is a beloved music teacher at School One, at the City of Cumberland's OCYL and formerly at Sophia Academy.
Los Duderinos (30 Walley - 3 pm)
Los Duderinos is a jam band that has had multiple incarnations since their inception. Fronted by Atticus Allen on guitar and vocals with an often changing band behind him, they play a unique mix of covers and originals.
Magnolia (183 High - 4:30 pm)
Magnolia, New England's hometown Cajun band, learned their music from Louisiana's finest, and has earned a solid reputation at home and recognition in the Cajun heartland. Playing high energy two steps and sultry waltzes, the band's fiddle, accordion, guitar, drums and of course, rich vocals keep the audience on its feet long into the night.
Man Made Hills* (42 High/Codman Place - 4 pm)
Man Made Hills is a Providence based folk rock band that infuses vintage inspired blues and americana. Their latest release, "Summer Camp" is their fifth full length record.
Michelle Saylors + Her Swing Band* (123 High - 4 pm)
Michelle Saylors is a New England based singer, songwriter, and string musician. Early musical inspirations include country, bluegrass-gospel, folk and Memphis blues. She is self-taught guitar and mandolin player, crediting “the Isaacs” as her earliest inspiration to write and play bluegrass. Michelle’s songwriting is rooted both physically and metaphorically by the space and distance between small town Tennessee and coastal New England. Her PorchFest performance will be with her Swing Band featuring Troy Caruana, Dave Carney and Joe Lambiase.
Mt. Hope Music (142 High - 3-5 pm)
Mt. Hope High School, with a strong music program, presents Mt. Hope Music, a collection of talented students and alumni performing solo and duo acts with guitar or keyboard in a variety of styles. Jazz, Broadway, rock, and pop; these gifted musicians can do it all!
Nouveau Hot Jazz* (41 High - 3 pm)
The Nouveau Hot Jazz Orchestra is a small group of dedicated musicians specializing in early jazz, specifically music of the 1920s and 1930s, bringing back the popular music of the last century
Paula Clare (70 High - 3 pm)
Paula Clare brings the rhythms and harmonies of Bossa Nova to her reinvented Jazz Standards from the American and Brazilian songbook. You'll hear familiar tunes from Antonio Carlos Jobim like Girl From Ipanema and Corcovado. Come sway and swing!
Roots Run Wild* (90 High - 4 pm)
Roots Run Wild strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and ferocity with their blend of unique instrumentation, robust styling, and powerful vocals, creating a distinct flavor seasoned by Americana, bluegrass, reggae, and folk while frequently sneaking into pop territory with their catchy melodies and hooks.
Rusty Rails*
Rusty Rails Bluegrass Band is a group of five veteran musicians, playing bluegrass mountain music with their own driving sound, certain to please the audience! They feature banjo, flatpicking guitar, dobro, mandolin, and upright acoustic bass with three-part vocal harmony in original arrangements of classic tunes. The “Rusty Rails” repertoire consists of hard driving traditional and contemporary bluegrass melodies, mountain music, and just some real good picking.
Sentimental Fools*
Sentimental Fools features 5 musicians performing “A Soul, R&B, and Motown Revue”. A high energy mix of crowd favorites from Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and Al Green to Bruno Mars, Prince, and Michael Jackson that will keep patrons dancing all night long.
Formed at the end of 2024, Sentimental Fools is a fresh, new, young band that is just beginning to break into the New England music scene.
The Whelks
The Whelks are an acoustic trio hailing from Warren and Tiverton, RI consisting of Peri DeLorenzo on fiddle, Mark Dobbyn on guitar, and Erin Lobb Mason on upright bass. They play a mix of swing, country, old time, bluegrass, Irish, folk, and their own original songs, all dressed up in glorious three part harmony. https://www.whelkswhelkswhelks.com/
yourfriendm00n
Yourfriendm00n is an ethereal independent music artist whose haunting melodies and introspective lyrics delve into themes of generational trauma
and personal growth. With a fairylike, grunge, and Renaissance-inspired aesthetic, Moon's music serves as healing for those navigating similar life
experiences. Alongside original compositions, Moon captivates audiences with uniquely reimagined covers of current and old hits. https://hyperfollow.com/YourFriendM00N
Andre Arsenault (110 High - 5 pm)
Andre Arsenault is a dynamic entertainer who performs over a hundred events each year from weddings to private events to nightclubs to bars throughout the Southern New England area. He has grown a loyal fanbase as an acoustic performer and soulful singer who puts his own spin on rock, pop, folk, blues, country and so much more. He has gained notoriety for his engaging livestream concerts and original songs about his hometown of Bristol, RI. With an ever-growing repertoire spanning over 7 decades, Andre is at home with any crowd.
Beat Salad* (183 High - 3 pm)
Beat Salad, is a local jazz, blues quartet, playing originals, deep covers and fun arrangements with their blend of funk, soul and grooves. They comprise George Correia, Mike Rubino, Scott Beauregard and Ron Machado. Beat Salad delivers an unforgettable musical experience that transcends genre boundaries and captivates audiences with each performance.
Beth Barron (110 High - 3 pm)
An East Bay Singer/Songwriter, Beth Barron, is the 2025 motif award winner for best singer songwriter of Rhode Island. She is a bluesy, sultry songstress who delivers her originals with passion and honesty and a raw and original style. “Beth’s voice is smooth as silk with just the right amount of edge as she presents her original material during her solo acoustic guitar performances.” R. I. Monthly. https://www.facebook.com/beth.barron.54
Bird and Augur* (169 High - 5 pm)
Bird & Auger is a Rhode Island–based anticapitalist folk duo inspired by the traditions of solidarity and resistance that shape labor songs, protest anthems, and global folk music. With rich harmonies, intricate fingerpicking, and heartfelt storytelling, Bo Fage (they/them, guitar) and James Cappelletti (he/him, banjo) lend their voices to an ongoing reckoning with systems of violence and control. Their music invites listeners to build community, and to attend to the signs, the stories, and the unfolding future that still responds to care and intention
Catnip Junkies (30 Walley - 4:30 pm)
The Catnip Junkies bring the heart of the Big Easy right here to New England with their outrageous energy and their swinging brass rhythms! Combine with stylized pop covers, Tin Pan Alley and traditional jazz favorites, they entertain with a one of a kind, contagiously joyful show! http://catnipjunkies.com/
Christina Holmes* (123 High - 3 pm)
Joining us from Narragansett, solo artist Christina Holmes threads together stories of love and life united by her confessional lyricism and instrumental proficiency on guitar, bass, and djembe.
Colby James & the Ramblers* (146 High - 5 pm)
Colby James is a soulful singer-songwriter from Bristol, Rhode Island, known for his heartfelt lyrics and rich, acoustic-driven sound. With roots in Americana, folk, and rock, Colby's music blends powerful storytelling with raw emotion, captivating audiences across New England and beyond.
Dave Richardson Band (169 High - 3 pm)
The Dave Richardson Band combines blues, jazz, funk and soul that excites and energizes audiences of all ages. This group blends raw talent, electrifying energy and creativity to deliver unforgettable performances.
Failte* (106 High - 4 pm)
Fáilte, which means "welcome" in Irish, is a dynamic ensemble of accomplished musicians who perform traditional and contemporary Irish music. They bring the heritage of Ireland to their performances with songs and tunes played on fiddle, guitar, mandolin, accordion, harmonica, whistles, bodhrán and percussion. www.failtemusic.com
Hawk in the Nest (Avi Jacobs)* (201 High - 5 pm)
Hawk in the Nest is the full band project of singer-songwriter Avi Jacob. Avi blends elements of folk, Americana, and R&B. He began his musical career in Charleston, South Carolina. In December 2015, Counting Crows invited him to CMJ, labeling him “an emerging folk superstar” That same year, A&R Report featured him as an artist to watch.
Heidi Nirk (85 High - 3 pm)
Heidi Nirk Band plays high-energy original compositions as well as classic blues, r&b, jazz, rock n' roll, swing and country covers and hidden gems) HNB consists of Heidi Nirk, Rob Nelson, Paul Tomasello , Charlie Huntington , Danny Jebaraj,, Dylan Barbrick, Lori Silvia, and Adrienne West. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086976589353
Ike Dee* (201 High - 3 pm)
Native son to small and mighty Rhode Island, singer-songwriter Ike Dee creates music evocative of his roots. His expert fusion of memorable folk-pop melodies combined with smooth, soulful vocals makes his music cross-generational and timeless. Ike Dee’s music is made to make you feel - deeply and unabashed."
Lon E. Plynton (123 High - 4:30 pm)
Lon E Plynton is a Multi-instrumentalist, Composer, Recording Artist, Producer, Promoter, Entertainer, Entrepreneur and Educator.
The force behind ventures such as Lion Eye productions and The New England Reggae Festival, he is a beloved music teacher at School One, at the City of Cumberland's OCYL and formerly at Sophia Academy.
Los Duderinos (30 Walley - 3 pm)
Los Duderinos is a jam band that has had multiple incarnations since their inception. Fronted by Atticus Allen on guitar and vocals with an often changing band behind him, they play a unique mix of covers and originals.
Magnolia (183 High - 4:30 pm)
Magnolia, New England's hometown Cajun band, learned their music from Louisiana's finest, and has earned a solid reputation at home and recognition in the Cajun heartland. Playing high energy two steps and sultry waltzes, the band's fiddle, accordion, guitar, drums and of course, rich vocals keep the audience on its feet long into the night.
Man Made Hills* (42 High/Codman Place - 4 pm)
Man Made Hills is a Providence based folk rock band that infuses vintage inspired blues and americana. Their latest release, "Summer Camp" is their fifth full length record.
Michelle Saylors + Her Swing Band* (123 High - 4 pm)
Michelle Saylors is a New England based singer, songwriter, and string musician. Early musical inspirations include country, bluegrass-gospel, folk and Memphis blues. She is self-taught guitar and mandolin player, crediting “the Isaacs” as her earliest inspiration to write and play bluegrass. Michelle’s songwriting is rooted both physically and metaphorically by the space and distance between small town Tennessee and coastal New England. Her PorchFest performance will be with her Swing Band featuring Troy Caruana, Dave Carney and Joe Lambiase.
Mt. Hope Music (142 High - 3-5 pm)
Mt. Hope High School, with a strong music program, presents Mt. Hope Music, a collection of talented students and alumni performing solo and duo acts with guitar or keyboard in a variety of styles. Jazz, Broadway, rock, and pop; these gifted musicians can do it all!
Nouveau Hot Jazz* (41 High - 3 pm)
The Nouveau Hot Jazz Orchestra is a small group of dedicated musicians specializing in early jazz, specifically music of the 1920s and 1930s, bringing back the popular music of the last century
Paula Clare (70 High - 3 pm)
Paula Clare brings the rhythms and harmonies of Bossa Nova to her reinvented Jazz Standards from the American and Brazilian songbook. You'll hear familiar tunes from Antonio Carlos Jobim like Girl From Ipanema and Corcovado. Come sway and swing!
Roots Run Wild* (90 High - 4 pm)
Roots Run Wild strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and ferocity with their blend of unique instrumentation, robust styling, and powerful vocals, creating a distinct flavor seasoned by Americana, bluegrass, reggae, and folk while frequently sneaking into pop territory with their catchy melodies and hooks.
Rusty Rails*
Rusty Rails Bluegrass Band is a group of five veteran musicians, playing bluegrass mountain music with their own driving sound, certain to please the audience! They feature banjo, flatpicking guitar, dobro, mandolin, and upright acoustic bass with three-part vocal harmony in original arrangements of classic tunes. The “Rusty Rails” repertoire consists of hard driving traditional and contemporary bluegrass melodies, mountain music, and just some real good picking.
Sentimental Fools*
Sentimental Fools features 5 musicians performing “A Soul, R&B, and Motown Revue”. A high energy mix of crowd favorites from Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and Al Green to Bruno Mars, Prince, and Michael Jackson that will keep patrons dancing all night long.
Formed at the end of 2024, Sentimental Fools is a fresh, new, young band that is just beginning to break into the New England music scene.
The Whelks
The Whelks are an acoustic trio hailing from Warren and Tiverton, RI consisting of Peri DeLorenzo on fiddle, Mark Dobbyn on guitar, and Erin Lobb Mason on upright bass. They play a mix of swing, country, old time, bluegrass, Irish, folk, and their own original songs, all dressed up in glorious three part harmony. https://www.whelkswhelkswhelks.com/
yourfriendm00n
Yourfriendm00n is an ethereal independent music artist whose haunting melodies and introspective lyrics delve into themes of generational trauma
and personal growth. With a fairylike, grunge, and Renaissance-inspired aesthetic, Moon's music serves as healing for those navigating similar life
experiences. Alongside original compositions, Moon captivates audiences with uniquely reimagined covers of current and old hits. https://hyperfollow.com/YourFriendM00N