Acoustic

Spotted Tiger is led by the songwriting of violist Laurence Scudder & guitarist Erik White rounded out by a malleable all-star combination of Boston area players. Together they play an inspiring variety of originals & hand-picked covers. Comfortable in many formats, sets include a variety of styles from folk to reggae to country & beyond. Spotted Tiger – sometimes acoustic, always eclectic.

Rebel Darling is the brainchild of songwriter Michael Poulopoulos. Using his original tunes & a changing cast of musicians reveal beautiful soundscapes & haunting lyrical wisdom.

Selector Jah Rich spins strictly reggae vinyl between sets, sure to keep the vibes lively.

VAT is a rock band, baptized in the dark waters of the Merrimack Valley, and influenced by 70's occult rock, 80's hard rock/metal, and 90's fuzz.

Porchfest will see 66.6% of VAT performing an all acoustic set of their music for the first time. The set will start at 2:22 PM.

Summer of Aden is a 4-piece folk rock band with influences including Elliott Smith, The Zombies, Nick Drake, Radiohead, and more. Check out the LP, EP, and two singles at https://summerofaden.bandcamp.com/.

Ryan Alvanos is a poet by training, editor by trade, songwriter by passion, busker by calling, and whim-blown vagabond by good fortune. His most recent record, "Sharp Little Hooks," sheds new light on the old-school art of fly fishing and features Cambridge mainstays The Blue Ribbons. Listen to it at http://www.ryanalvanos.com/

8-lines was formed by David Henry in Boston, Massachusetts. A Texas boy, David has his roots in the blues with heros such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Tessmer. In his previous band, Johnny Austin, he took the lead guitar in both covers and originals by the band.

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Starting his foray into singing, he played coffee shops in the Somerville area and built up his repertoire and interest in acoustic and folk tunes, following bands such as The Head and the Heart, The Lumineers, Mumford and Sons, and Chris Thile.

Your favorite alt-sing-along destination - live music group karaoke at its Porchfest best. The lineup includes accordion, violin, banjo, cello, and more. We've got lyrics to some of the best & worst pop songs of the of the past 50 yrs, plus maracas, tambourines, and cowbell, so you can sing and play along. ABBA to Gaga, Beatles to Beyonce, Johnny Cash to the Clash. Come howl with us!

Drew, lead singer/guitarist of Somerville grunge band The Silent Order, playing a mixture of acoustic originals, blues, and folk standards

Come sing along with us, group karaoke porch-style! The line-up includes Sari Kalin on accordion, Vanessa Boulanger as songmaster and hostess, Jackson Mann on bass, Heather Wilson on guitar, and some very special musical guests. We will provide lyrics to some of the best and worst songs of the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and '00s.