Folk

Opal Puckett is a Somerville folk band made up of Jonathan Pardo, Cara Pardo, Steve Pardo, and Amy Pardo (no relation).

Before Opal Puckett's set, Amy and Steve Pardo will play a variety of children's songs, from the ABC's to songs performed by Woody Guthrie. Amy is a preschool music teacher and plays both the guitar and ukulele with the children. On special days her husband Steve visits the music class and brings his electric guitar, his clarinet and his saxophone. Visit these two on the 17th and the kids will have a band of their own to rock out to. http://amypardo.bandcamp.com/

Christ the King Somerville will also be hosting a free cookout at this location coinciding with the show.

Goodbye Sadie is a JP-based folk band made up of two sisters and a friend. Their simple instrumentation and sweet Americana harmonies richly complement evocative lyrics. When not making music, they can be found keeping bees, reading science fiction, and maintaining the delicate coffee:sleep ratio.

Kate Brule: http://muziclab.com/artist.php?id=158#

Kaiti Jones: http://kaitijones.bandcamp.com/

The show will also include poetic readings from Jenelle Hayward (MFA, Mills College).

Trial mix is a highly-edible combination of dried fruit, nuts, and chocolate that boosts energy yet sustains for the long haul. Trial Mix is also a highly-listenable combination of harmonies, voicings, and folk styles that will boost your psychic energy and sustain your mood for the long haul. We play great tunes from a century of folk music in styles that span the American tonal palette, from Carter Family favorites to contemporary gems. 7 musicians, one mix. Grab an an ear-full!
Ingredients: David Newey, Deanna Coleman, Noel Symons, Michele Savelo, Jack Liebman, Steve Smith, Paul Bain

A day of roots rock and Americana with The Rotary Prophets and our good friends: Autumn Hollow and Summer Villains.

http://www.autumnhollow.com/
http://www.summervillains.com/

The Loft is a rehearsal space and DIY venue located in Union Square near Market Basket. Audrey Ryan runs the space and hosts artists and bands monthly from across the country to down the street. These shows feature cutting edge acts playing indie rock, folk, and other eclectic original music. During Porchfest Audrey will perform along with a few friends of the Loft. Last year the Loft @Porchfest featured Dan Blakeslee and Put Your Hoe Down. This year Audrey will invite Dan Blakeslee back along with friends like Jenee Halstead, Jonah Tolkin and other singer-songwriters and musicians based in Somerville or nearby.

Faith-inspired music

A collaboration of folk/bluegrass/americana/rock musicians in the area come together to participate in just another event that makes Somerville a magical place to live. In years past we have had talent from the following bands: Della Mae, Billy Wylder, The Surviving Kenneallys, Girls Guns and Glory, Heartbeat, Three Tall Pines, Creek River, The Barnyard Birds, and The South East Express Way. Time will tell who will be in town, but as usual, it will be a good old fun time.

The clever and catchy hit songs of the Baker Thomas Band cover the spectrum of classic rock, funk and groove, with hints of bluegrass and jam band.... so many influences... one big sound. Joining them for their 4th Porchfest will be some surprise musical friends of the band. Guess you'll have to stop by and see who takes the stage!

One person, a hammered dulcimer, and a few tunes.

Jamie Kallestad is 1/2 of the folk/Americana duo 90-Mile Portage (www.90mileportage.bandcamp.com) and 1/3 of the stomp-grass trio Saint Anyway (www.saintanyway.com). He writes and performs folk-rock songs on acoustic guitar, occasionally on his front step with friends. This is what will be happening on May 17 - come say hello!