Funk

R&B/soul and jam-funk!

A fun-loving and animated band, the Van Burens strive to make each concert experience unique. Whether hosting a bathrobe dance party, rocking a cruise ship on Boston Harbor, throwing a holiday show that puts Festivus to shame, or simply rollicking through a set list full of surprises, the VBs make every night a time to remember. The band – named after the eighth and greatest President of the United States, Martin Van Buren – began when a high school band reformed post-college and began gigging at bars and house parties, boasting an eclectic catalog of original music and covers and displaying a singular sense of humor.

Dr. Fidelity is a seven-piece soul band from East Somerville in favor of positive vibes, friendship, dancing, and occasional lovesick balladry (for good measure). They have been performing around Boston since March 2014 at venues like The Middle East, Aeronaut Brewery and Sally O'Briens. Our first EP is on our Bandcamp and our first LP will be up release soon!

<a href="https://soundcloud.com/funkyprojectile/sets/funkshui">Groovy originals</a> and assorted funk, and (hopefully) some shredding keytar.

Come early enough and Adrian might give you a hug

Tight grooves to move your body, noisy melodies to melt your mind.

Guest DJs will be spinning tunes to keep the booties moving in between the live sets so the music doesn't stop!

Kemp Harris and his band pay homage to the best R&amp;B, Motown and Soul as well as Jazz and Rock. Featuring Kemp on vocals, Scotty Vercoe - keys, Brian Verrochi - bass, Jim Lucchese - drums. May 16, 2-4pm

An exploration of groove.

Opposite People is an afrobeat/funk/world music dance band from Boston. We specialize in performing at outdoor, community events around the Boston area, including numerous appearances at the Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade, Wake Up the Earth Festival, Hyde Park Traffic Jam, Somerville Porchfest, Roslindale Farmer’s Market, Egleston Square and East Somerville Main Streets, and many more.

Detuned 5 piece band featuring members of Boston Music Award and Phoenix Reader Poll winners Rippopotamus. Playing primarily original songs with a funky rock feel, Detuned covers a fair amount of musical territory from goofy to spacey to jazzy to rockin'. Called "ultra-funky" and "infectious" by Metronome Magazine the band is excited to participate in their first Porchfest.