Submitted by Jsnapps on
The Porter Squares deliver an appealing mix of rock, pop, soul, R & B, and whatever else they think they can pull off with guitar, bass, and drums.
Submitted by Debbie Lane on
Vocalists in harmony, Debbie Lane and Paula O'Sullivan accompanied by Joe Reid on keyboard, performing unique interpretations of jazz, blues, rock and R&B cover tunes.
Submitted by ThePeople'sParty on
The People’s Party, a band hailing from Boston, MA, is an eclectic mix of rock, funk, hip hop, jazz, and everything in between, dedicated to spreading love and unity in the celebration of life. The original sound borrows from a wide variety of genres. With rich vocal harmonies reminiscent of Motown and The Beatles, a thick, groove-filled rhythm section that can move from hip hop to acid jazz to rock with ease, infectious songwriting and lyricism, which varies from Paul Simon-esque to a Tribe Called Quest and beyond, a horn section along the order of Tower of Power and The Meters, and jams similar to Phish and The Grateful Dead, the music takes the audience on a wild musical ride.
Submitted by big blue world on
This roots based band from Boston, MA combines 3-part harmonies layered over rock and world beat grooves and has developed a unique sound that moves smoothly from original reggae and rock to West African and Cuban to funk and psychedelia. The band is made up of Conor O'Brien on guitar, electric mandolin and lead vocals, Chris Chitouras on acoustic and electric guitar and vocals, Keith Kirkpatrick on electric bass and vocals and our new addition to the band, Frank Laurino on percussion. Some influences include Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Peter Gabriel, Buena Vista Social Club, the Beatles, Baaba Maal, Grateful Dead and Zani Diabate.
Submitted by redheadGrrlie on
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!
Submitted by egilsdorf on
Pop, rock, folk awesomeness from indie rocker and sometimes trip hopper Anda Volley http://www.andavolley.com; troubadour extraordinaire Dan Blakeslee http://danblakeslee.com; and laser-guided musician Andrew Scandal http://andrewscandal.com. A great party as past years. Guaranteed big crowd ! We're closing down the street! We're also having a fundraiser. Stop by!
Submitted by big blue world on
This roots based band from Boston, MA combines 3-part harmonies layered over rock and world beat grooves and has developed a unique sound that moves smoothly from original reggae and rock to West African and Cuban music. The band is made up of Conor O'Brien on guitar, electric mandolin and lead vocals, Chris Chitouras on acoustic and electric guitar and vocals, and Keith Kirkpatrick on electric, and upright bass and vocals. Some influences include Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Peter Gabriel, Buena Vista Social Club, Al Dimeola, Baaba Maal, Grateful Dead and Zani Diabate.
Submitted by 130college on
Los Burros Peligrosos are naturalized Somervillians and recent alums of the master's programs in ethnomusicology and composition at Tufts. They bring a wide range of interests, instruments, and talents to their music, reflecting influences ranging from Boston to Brazil, Mauritania to Montana, Portland to Portugal. Spacey vintage Fender Rhodes sounds anchor soaring cello melodies and beguiling polyglottic vocals while heavy metal basslines ravage the sonic landscape.
Submitted by SLSAPS on
<strong>The Second Line Social Aid and Pleasure Society Brass Band</strong> is a 12-20 piece “raucous, stomp-your-foot-and-belt-out-the-choruses” New Orleans-style street band based in Somerville & Cambridge, Massachusetts. We are regular Joes and Janes with day jobs who combine music with social action; slamming out the sounds of the legendary Crescent City for peace rallies, street festivals, parades, and benefits.We are also a part of the organizing force behind <a href="http://honkfest.org">HONK!</a> a festival of activist street bands that takes place every October in Somerville’s Davis Square.
Submitted by LKEpstein on
A family-friendly brass band that covers classic rock, pop, and hip-hop, from the past four decades.
Though we're scheduled to play from 4-6pm, we'll actually be performing from 12-2pm. Sorry, Porchfest organizers!
Catch us from the beginning of the Community Path on the east side of Davis Square.
Trumpet: Ravi Prasad, Kevin Saunders, Teddy Salgado
Saxophone: Louis Epstein, Evan Waters, Luci Mok
Trombone: Andy Pollock, David Bard
Melodica: Hannah Lewis
Bass Guitar: Matt Mugmon
Drumset: Mimi Zhang, Chris Bertrand, Allison Smith
Auxiliary Percussion: Emily Richmond Pollock
