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Americana

GALE

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Band playing original music and the occassional americana/rock/blues cover, based in Cambridge.  Instagram: @galetheband

Gail: Vocals, guitar
Billy: Guitar
Tim: Drums
Evan: Bass

 

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12:01 PM to 2:00 PM

Some Kind of Infernal Machine

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We sing songs about the Devil.  Some Kind of Infernal Machine is a quartet playing spookified Americana originals and covers on effects-heavy keyboard, electric ukulele, electric-acoustic guitar, bass, banjo, kazoo, and … well, we don’t like to limit ourselves.  Musical influences include Tom Waits, Nick Cave, and Chelsea Wolfe. Non-musical influences include New England folklore and the D&D Monster Manual. 

Band Website: 
https://www.skoim.com/
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2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Mighty Smooth

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With a mix of blues, rock, bluegrass, funk, reggae, and honky-tonk, Mighty Smooth have been rocking the Northeast music scene for over a decade.  Based in Somerville, this is the band’s sixth performance at Somerville Porchfest, yet first performing under their new band name: Mighty Smooth.  

Band Website: 
mightysmooth.com
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Time: 
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

The Ghost Truckers w/ special guest Tad Overbaugh

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The Ghost Truckers bring their brand of truck-themed twangy roots rock back to the Somervile Porchfest. Also, we have Tad Overbaugh Duo (featuring Chuck Vath on Lead guitar and backing vocals) opening with a set of country tinged rock originals, and some fun cover songs.

Band Website: 
http://www.dougwig.com/ghosttruckers
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Time: 
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Hothouse Hootenanny

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Guitar and Violin signer/songwriter duo (a few friends may join as well)
A blend of Americana, acoustic rock, swing jazz & blues. Original songs and covers (Beatles, Dyland/Band, Allman Bros., Clapton, Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Dave Matthews Band, and more).

Set 1 (2-3pm): Original songs + Americana and Swing jazz/blues covers
Set 2 (3:15-4pm): Jam session, more instrumental, extended versions of original songs and covers

Sean Ryan - guitar and vocals
Tim Swanson - violin and vocals

Band Website: 
https://studio.youtube.com/video/U5PyBozRYCY/edit
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Time: 
2:00 PM to 3:59 PM

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