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2-3pm • 909 N Tioga St
Covers of rock, bluegrass, and country that we play in our living room (and now our porch).
14Strings! Filipino Rondalla
4-5pm • 920 N Tioga St
14Strings! is a Filipino-style Rondalla based in Ithaca, NY. The main instruments are 14-stringed plucked instruments like the banduria, the laud (Lute), and the octavina. We’ll be performing an assortment of classics, from the Philippines and beyond!
18 Strings of Luv
5-6pm • 105 King St
Forged in the early ‘90’s here in Ithaca and united by the magic of three-part harmony, 18 Strings of Love offer a heartfelt blend of tunes by the likes of the Beatles, Motown, Eagles, Carole King, Dylan, Bobby Darin, Van Morrison and everything in between.
The Accords
12-1pm • 449 N Aurora St
The Accords is five voices and no instruments. Two men and three women singing popular songs from the 50s and 60s in street corner style.
Aftermarket
1-2pm • 522 N Aurora St
Americana vocal soul played by three people who like you and won’t be shy about telling you.
Aguinaldos y Amistades
12-1pm • 110 Cascadilla St
Guitar, cello and vocals on a mix of traditional Puerto Rican folklore and other popular song covers.
Alan Rose
3-4pm • 107 Utica St
Singer-songwriter, 12-string guitarist, and front person of The Restless Elements steps out solo acoustic.
Alejandro Ruiz
5-6pm • 428 N Tioga St
I’m a cuban musician. I play the Cuban Tres; Guitar and sing original songs and some cuban-latin covers as well.
Amber Martin
3-4pm • 412 Utica St
Amber Martin is an Indie folk Singer Songwriter. She will be performing with upright Bass Player Mathisen.
Analog Breakdown
1-2pm • 111 First St
Ithaca-based Analog Breakdown is a five-piece string band that plays a range of folk genres including bluegrass, Celtic, and Americana.
The Analogue Sons
5-6pm • 202 E Falls St
Instrumental music to make you move
Angela Marion
3-4pm • 107 W Yates St
Angela Marion weaves soaring vocal soundscapes together with dreamy, haunting melodies. Live looping for mermaids of all ages.
Anna Oxygen and the Light Waves
5-6pm • 119 Linn St
Hypnotic long form synth wave meditative dance jams with sprinkled in pop bangers
Ariel Arbisser and Band
4-5pm • 711 N Aurora St
Ithaca-gorgeous singer-songwriter defines her path in pop: creating music that’s modern but nostalgic, dramatic but reflective. Reviews call her latest album ‘Ingenue Corrupt’ “divine,” “much awaited,” “leaving audiences eager to delve deeper” into her work. Every show has you in your feelings with a voice that sounds like bold, public foreplay.
Arlo CB
1-2pm • 801 N Tioga St
Looped synth music and tones with improvised goofs and juggling.
Autumn Sun
1-2pm • 102 Hancock St
Autumn Sun! Blurring the lines between Americana and New Folk, Autumn Sun reaches deep into the heart…original songs with substance and story…classic folk songs given new life and made fresh with harmony and haunting bold new instrumentation.
Benny and The Mex
3-4pm • 319 Linn St
With a passion for music, Benny and The Mex brings the perfect compliment of soulful vocals and eclectic rhythms. You may find yourself singing along to a diverse mix of genres from this high energy duo.
Blackjack Brothers
2-3pm • 712 N Tioga St
Old school rockabilly
Bob Roberts Calamity
2-3pm • 818 N Aurora St
Your mom’s favorite band.
Broke Holler
1-2pm • 119 Farm St
Acoustic old time Appalachian string band music:fiddle, guitar, banjo, bass
The Burning Sensations
4-5pm • 217 Utica St
Rock the way you like it!
Carpet Crawler
4-5pm • 305 E Lincoln St (backyard)
Ithaca based alternative post grunge music from the crevices behind your couch
Charlie Young
2-3pm • 313 Utica St
Charlie Young, a singer-guitarist with a voice that won’t quit, performs an eclectic selection of folk, rock, swing, western and country songs.
Chickenwire Parachute
4-5pm • 205 Utica St
Hardscrabble Amerikinda
Chimes of Bayonets
1-2pm • 611 N Tioga St
Ithaca Punk Rock. Sounds like Unwound and Jawbox
Chloé & Ed
3-4pm • 209 Utica St
Two wild and crazy people trying to make music :).
Christmas Island Strangler
5-6pm • 416 N Aurora St
two twelve year old kids playing synthesizers, all original music, its just that simple.
Cielle On Solid Ground
3-4pm • 1204 N Tioga St
Cielle On Solid Ground features Catherine Layton whose voice, performance, and highly original songs range from raucous blues to tender ballads, covering a range of topics including all aspects of relationships, joy, pain, and speaking truth to power. Her engaging rapport with the audience has garnered her a dedicated following.
Cobra Cadaver
1-2pm • 118 Cascadilla Ave
Hard Rock from Ithaca NY
Colwyn Gulliford
1-2pm • 119 Cascadilla St
Solo guitar
Common Problem
12-1pm • Thompson Park
About the band: based in Stockholm, and travelling all the way here for this LEGENDARY event only, we are only two on this occasion, with Olle on acoustic and Becky on vocals (while occasionally shaking an egg 😉 we’ll play a mix of own and covers, soulful, sad but playful indie 🙂
Community Square Dance in the Street!!!
5-6pm • 613 N Tioga St
Square dancing is fun! All dances taught from scratch — no experience or partner necessary, fully inclusive environment. Come hold hands with your friends and neighbors!
Cookie Coogan
4-5pm • 804 N Tioga St
Cookie performs a wide variety of swinging and soulful jazz, blues, pop, and original music. Joy guaranteed. Warning: might make you dance.
Cornell Gamelan Ensemble
12-1pm • 318 Lake Ave
The Cornell Gamelan Ensemble performs on the magnificent bronze gongs and metallophones of the Central Javanese Gamelan.
Cousins
12-1pm • 105 Utica St
just a couple cousins. Folk/Indie/Dirt/Bike
Dad On Arrival
2-3pm • 601 N Tioga St
We play a fun mix of covers and originals: rock, pop and indie tunes that even our kids love, and a sense of humor for the fully groan.
Danny Speer & Town Without Pity
1-2pm • 210 Utica St
danny speer, with harry aceto & mark sammo moved to Ithaca in 1974 as members of the Peabody Band 1974-1979. danny was the main songwriter of that band, & of Sinbad 1980-82, Pirates 1983, Circle D 1990-93, & Speer- Specker- Henrie 2000- 2007. since then he & Sammo have produced Danny Speer albums, singles & EP’s at a steady pace at Sammo’s Matrix Studios. Porchfest 2024 Danny Speer guitar & piano, Mark Sammo drums, Harry Aceto Telecaster, James Twomey Bass, Laura Wolfe vocals
Darkwine
4-5pm • 507 N Tioga St
Acoustic quartet focused on vocal harmonies with our special Darkwine blend. Songs from the 60s & 70s and beyond.
Dave & Angela Yantorno
3-4pm • 206 E Jay St
Formerly known as Not From Wisconsin, Dave and Angela Yantorno play indie folk/rock music that oscillates between ripping, syncopated rock and slow, meditative, country-inflected songs. Featuring John Young on bass and Ashley Ickes on drums.
David Graybeard Band
4-5pm • 105 Second St
Original Americana, roots and blues.
Delaques
4-5pm • 202 E Falls St
Funky fresh
Diana Leigh Quartet
3-4pm • 442 N Aurora St
The DLQ plays joyous jazz and sweet swing for your listening and dancing pleasure! With Diana Leigh, Kevin Jones, Keith Evan Green, and Stu Z.
DJ Anthony Green
2-3pm • 1022 N Tioga St
O.G Ithaca DJ! DJ Anthony spins open format tracks from deep in the crates.
DJ Dijon
4-5pm • 430 N Cayuga St (back yard)
Dijon spins an eclectic blend of dance tunes from around the world and across decades. Expect deep grooves , spicy rhythms and booty shaking bangers. All vinyl, all the time. Pass the mustard.
Djug Django
4-5pm • 219 Auburn St
Ithaca’s favorite Django/Djug/Blues/Latin/Original/Swing Band
Don’t Don’t
1-2pm • 701 N Tioga St
Indie pop anthems crafted for climbing all things in your life.
Doolin O’Dey
12-1pm • 102 Hancock St
DOOLIN O’DEY— an exciting mix of traditional and original Celtic inspired music. Fiddles, Celtic whistles, Uilleann pipes, Hammer Dulcimer, Guitar, Octave Mandolin, and Piano- in a fresh Celtic sound. You’ll be drawn into the magical arrangements of this band that brings all the finesse of fine Chamber Music and the fire of the Celtic Isles to the Finger Lakes.
Drew Kiddoo and The Blackouts
4-5pm • 412 Utica St
Drew Kiddoo and the Blackouts is a hard hitting, high energy, all original 5 piece band bringing their brand of honky-tonk rock to Heather’s porch!
Dylan Mitchell
2-3pm • corner of Adams & Dey
Solo steel-string acoustic guitar in the style of John Fahey/American Primitive. Blues, folk, hymns, etc. The whole gamut!
Escaped Donkeys
3-4pm • 405 Willow Ave
A weekly song project that started six years ago that has resulted in roughly 3,000 recorded songs (mostly covers, some originals). Each Porchfest the Escaped Donkeys perform 10-12 of their favorites from that list.
Ever Stokes
4-5pm • 517 Willow Ave
A singer-songwriter with roots in the classical tradition, Ever Stokes writes intricate songs that have been described as “music for gourmets” (Theo Volk, Johnny’s Garden)
Fairwinds Recorder Ensemble
12-1pm • 313 Utica St
Lovely Renaissance, Baroque, Folk and Contemporary music arranged for recorder ensemble and classical guitar.
Fall Creek Brass Band
5-6pm • Thompson Park
Fall Creek Brass Band is Ithaca’s favorite high-energy brass group, fusing the sound of New Orleans street music with funk, jazz, and pop music. With a mighty crew of trumpets, trombones, saxes, drums, and a big green sousaphone, FCBB always attracts a crowd and gets everybody’s feet moving!
Fall Creek Kid’s Stage
2-5pm • 202 King St
This is an open mic/karaoke stage for children sponsored by the Fall Creek PTA and Southside Community Center. Stop by to sign up and sing a song or two!
Fall Crikkers Jug Band
1-2pm • 219 Auburn St
Fall Crikkers have been serving up hard stomping, fun chomping, rhythm honking jug band music every year since PorchFest began. Come along, sing along and have some fun with us.
Findin’ Time
3-4pm • 306 E Yates St
Solid traditional bluegrass and classic country (the good stuff!, -Waylan & Willie, Merle, Alan Jackson),etc. Bluegrass/country lover? Also some Alabama and Eagles? Like solid instrumentals and tight harmonies? Don’t miss this band! Catch them at 306 E. Yates Street.
Frits Marohn Jazz Combo
2-3pm • 306 E Yates St
Mix of jazz standards and original music with players from Ithaca College.
Fusebox
5-6pm • 206 E Lewis St
Pop trio from Ithaca NY fusing the talents of Harry Nichols, Julia Felice, and Josh Ross.
Get Off My Lawn
2-3pm • 412 Utica St
Geared toward the over 45 crowd, it’s a vent for senior angst inspired mostly by late 1970s punk rock.
Glenside
12-1pm • 111 First St
Glenside is a three-piece band (fiddle, accordion, and guitar) specializing in contra dance music. Come tap your feet to some Scandinavian, old-time, Irish, Scottish, and Quebecois fiddle tunes. Glenside performs at regional contra dances around the Finger Lakes region.
Good Dog
1-2pm • 211 Willow Ave
Good Dog is the calm country folk project of Sarah Noell & Joe Hayward. Original songs are accompanied by pedal steel guitar, banjo and vocal harmonies.
Hip Check
5-6pm • 516 Linn St
Classic and alternative rock songs from the hockey locker room playlist (and beyond) with an original or two thrown in. Jeff Glaubitz (Defense) on vocals, keyboards, guitar, and drum tracks, Mike Judd (Goalie) on bass, Phil Robinson (Coach) on guitar. Get hip and check us out!
Homie Discount
4-5pm • 706 N Tioga St
We play what the homies want, whether it’s classic rock, jazz, punk or midwest emo. And a little northern reggae if things go south.
Hooligans
3-4pm • 128 Farm St
Good vibes, friends, jamming, originals and covers.
In-laws and Outlaws
2-3pm • 517 Willow Ave
Older style blues with amazing guitar and vocals accompanied by violin and harmonica
Instrument Petting Zoo
5-6pm • 202 King St
Children will be able to try out different instruments
Ithaca Suzuki Music Education Cellos
1-2pm • 520 N Tioga St
There’s always room for Cello! Come and witness the future of classical music with our fabulous young musicians as they play favorites from the Suzuki cello repertoire as well as some other surprises.
Ithaca Suzuki Music Education Violins
12-1pm • 520 N Tioga St
ISME Violinists of all ages will perform Suzuki favorites as well as traditional fiddle tunes from around the world. Come and witness the future of classical music with our fabulous young musicians!
Ithaca Ukes & Hula Hut Polynesian Dance
2-3pm • 204 W Yates St
Ithaca Ukulele Group playing Porchfest since the very first one!
Ithaca Waldorf School
4-5pm • 114 Dey St
The students of the Ithaca Waldorf School will be performing a variety of classical, folk, and instrumental music!
JazzHappensBand
1-2pm • 100 Franklin St
7-piece traditional hot jazz band
Jeremy & Beth
5-6pm • 515 N Aurora St
Bittersweet ballads and uplifting tunes. Jeremy & Beth have been singing on road trips and around campfires together since 2012. Come and hear a few of our favorite cover songs along with some special guest performers.
Jimmy James
4-5pm • corner of Adams & Dey
Jimmy James mixes original music with unique takes on classics from rock, jam, blues, jazz, and roots music, all while integrating live guitar loops and improvisation to create a unique solo guitar experience.
Joe Gibson
12-1pm • 614 N Tioga St
An intimate set of acoustic guitar based songs and hand drum experiments.
Johnny Dowd
3-4pm • 208 Farm St
Solo guitarist and singer-songwriter
KarleeCrow
5-6pm • 408 E Marshall St
Is it Psycho Billy? Is it psychedelic, is just psycho?whatever it is ,Karlee Crow is original music Steeped in a soup kettle with special herbs and spices-yum!!!!!!
Kenny’s Ithaca Bluegrass Dirt Band
1-2pm • 509 Utica St
2-piece local project band of teenagers. In our regular band 3-piece band MAZAIAK, we play funk, rock, metal, and alternative rock. In this project band we play bluegrass and folk music.
Kitestring
4-5pm • 206 E Lewis St
Kitestring explores personal experiences of love, loss, and redemption to weave meaningful messages that speak to the heart of listeners. Ross, whose fiery vocal performance makes it impossible not to feel something, is supported by bassist Jeremy Betterley, guitarist Joe Massa, and drummer Phil Shay.
Knockout Rats
4-5pm • 601 N Tioga St
Punky and funky covers and mashups of (mostly) your favorite 70s and 80s songs. Still a fully owned subsidiary of Tyrannical Vegetable, LLC.
Levi and The Wranglers
4-5pm • 319 Linn St
Local trio, performing originals and covers, with fun upbeat energy to keep your body moving and grooving through Porchfest
Louiston
3-4pm • 711 N Aurora St
Lou DiPietro, Joey Arcuri, Colleen Countryman and Chris Ploss play original, uptempo folk n’ roll tunes highlighted by killer fretwork, words worth your attention, and stupid-good harmonies.
Low Indigos
5-6pm • 208 Farm St
Low Indigos is a solo folk rock project by Abel Bradshaw (Newman Brothers, Toto’s Magic Show, Ithaca Bottom Boys). The songs can be both sweet and salty, but are always guaranteed to groove and move you.
Luke Gustafson
5-6pm • 801 N Tioga St
Heavy melodic melancholy driven by electrified fingerstyle guitar. Inspired by John Fahey, The Smiths, Elizabeth Cotten, David Lynch, birds, caffeine, humility.
The Makers
3-4pm • 519 Willow Ave
The Makers are multi-instrumentalists Nate Silas Richardson and Lydia Garrison. A shared admiration for the music of Mali brought them together, and a potent creative chemistry emerged between them. The result is an intricate weave of melody and rhythm that escapes easy classification, and goes straight for your heart. Their eclectic songs explore the triumphs and tragedies along life’s beautiful and bumpy road.
Marcella Leaves Eden
5-6pm • 100 Franklin St
Marcella Leaves Eden is a vestal based band formed by Rowan McCollum(age 15) and Audrey Gabel (age 14) who play a fusion of music with influences of folk, jazz, and rock. They play all original tunes (excepting a few covers) with a variety of instruments from trombone, and English concertina, to guitar and bass.
Material Objects & Friends
2-3pm • 611 N Tioga St
Far-out indie rock with guests.
Mesa pa’ Seis
3-4pm • 212 Cascadilla St
Mesa pa’ Seis is an international ensemble of six musicians (percussions, bass, cuatro, trumpet, clarinet and voice) based in Ithaca, NY, getting together to play cumbia, bolero, son cubano, and other Latin rhythms. Our Instagram handle is mesa_pa_cinco.
Metasequoia
4-5pm • 818 N Aurora St
METASEQUOIA sprouted in 2007, taking root in Ithaca, NY. As a Seedling, they absorbed their surroundings; fusing together their different sounds and experiences into an organic melody. This fusion became the band’s foundation. They’re rooted in Rock & Roll; and branch, bend and flow into genres of Reggae, Alternative, Pop, Blues & Psychedelic.
Mighty Jet
2-3pm • 406 E Yates St
Mighty Jet plays a blues infused jukebox of original lyric driven songs.
Milk Cousin
3-4pm • 430 N Cayuga St (back yard)
Milk Cousin is a three piece punk band from Ithaca NY.
Moqueca
5-6pm • 411 Willow Ave
Backyard samba and forró elevated to porch level.
Motherwort
5-6pm • 412 Utica St
Motherwort is a fierce 4-piece band with a unique blend of folk-inspired punk energy. Combining hauntingly beautiful three-part harmonies and folk traditions, with driving punk beats and catchy melodies, they create a sound that is distinctly their own.
The Name Changers:
4-5pm • 449 N Aurora St
Multi-instrumentalists play your favorite covers and inspired originals with rock, pop, folk, and alt-indie influences.
Nancy Babich
4-5pm • 602 N Cayuga St
post punk milf revival
Naomi Sommers
3-4pm • On the WSKG porch at 304 Utica St
Naomi Sommers is a singer-songwriter who grew up playing folk, jazz and bluegrass with her brother and parents in the Sommers-Rosenthal Family Band. She has recorded as a singer and multi-instrumentalist since childhood, and toured all over the US and Europe. Now rooted in Ithaca, Naomi spends her time teaching and performing music and songwriting (as well as studying to be a social worker). Come by soothed by Naomi’s lovely voice, and sing along with a variety of original compositions and vintage folk/country songs.
NEO Project
3-4pm • 202 Dey St
NEO Project is a professional high energy dance band blending R&B, Funk, Blues, Rock and Jazz influenced music with deep pocket grooves, soulful melodies & blazing improvisation. Their repertoire will get you up and dancing with new arrangements of established hits and irresistible original party grooves.
Newman Brothers
4-5pm • 208 Farm St
Family Friendly Funk Music! The “gorilla band” you never knew you needed…come dance with us!
Nikolai Ruskin
4-5pm • 112 E Falls St
Nikolai Ruskin weaves a hypnotic blend of traditional and original Arabic, Persian, and Turkish music on oud, nay, and violin, enhanced by ambient loops and trance rhythms.
Nora Coch
12-1pm • 904 N Tioga St
Nora Coch is a singer songwriter, performing original songs on vocals and guitar. Her songs can be described as gentle folk, with lyrics inspired by the natural world and floating melodies paired with simple guitar.
Off the Rails
5-6pm • 710 N Tioga St
Off the Rails plays a mix of originals and covers, including some blues and R&B favorites.
One Heart Community Drumming
3-4pm • Thompson Park
Ithaca’s own open drum circle since 1996. Anyone can join in.
Open Swim
1-2pm • 433 N Aurora St
Open Swim is a 4-piece alt/indie/punk rock band from Ithaca, NY. Formed in summer 2023, Open Swim has taken Ithaca by storm, and kept the people dancing with their catchy songs, heartfelt lyrics, and head-bangin’ tunes that offer something for everyone. They are the founders and organizers of the Ithaca Goth Prom, and in their first year as a band have released an EP, had their music featured on WICB Homebrew, and played shows and festivals all over town. Don’t miss Open Swim at this year’s Porch Fest 😉
Opus Ithaca Jazz Combo
12-1pm • 402 N Aurora St
Youth jazz quintet at Opus Ithaca playing standard jazz tunes (saxophone, trumpet, keyboard, bass, drums)
Opus Ithaca Odyssey Choir
4-5pm • 402 N Aurora St
Founded in September 2018 by Melissa Rooklidge at Opus Ithaca, the Odyssey Choir consists of four ensembles (intergenerational) and welcomes singers of all experience levels from youth to adults. The choir takes its name from the Greek epic, The Odyssey, that recounts the many adventures of the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, on his voyage home.
The Original Cornell Syncopators
12-1pm • 100 Franklin St
The Original Cornell Syncopators is a Cornell student-run jazz band specializing in sweet and hot music from the late 1910s to the early 1930s. Led by Zeke Lawrence, it features danceable tunes for the whole family.
Ovenbird
2-3pm • 108 Utica St
An eclectic string band with a penchant for contra dance, ragtime and bluegrass music
P & G
1-2pm • 106 Lake Ave
Irish traditional music on fiddle and guitar and occasionally old-time on banjo and bodhran.
Pegg-A-Palooza
12-1pm • 514 Utica St
William and Hannah Pegg are an acoustic sibling duo with jazzy spirit and English spunk
The Pelotones
2-3pm • 411 Willow Ave
The Pelotones play original Swing jazz, Blues and Rock. The Quartet features some exceptional local musicians. Good for swing dancing.
The Pin Drops
1-2pm • 607 N Aurora St
The Pin Drops play a range of music from the early New Wave and Punk era to Originals with a psychedelic twist. Harmonies roll throughout the groove-based backdrop til your feet decide to take you along for the ride. Come Get Down!
The Playdate
3-4pm • 205 E Marshall St
The much-requested return of 6-year-olds Lucas and Arlo covering classics like We Will Rock You. Drums, keyboard, and guitar
Porch Couch
2-3pm • 319 Linn St
We are an Indie/Alt band from Ithaca. We play regionally through NYS
‘Porch Pest’ Vinyl Block Party
3-4pm • 825 N Aurora St
H-Bomb & Ben Notch Roswell are teaming up to bring you a dj vinyl set of all your favorite dance music!
Qween niya and friends
4-5pm • 420 Lake Ave
Just friends Looking to okay live music and have some fun!
Real Quick
4-5pm • 118 Cascadilla Ave
Real Quick is the reincarnation of New Motor Club with original guitarist Mike Fitzpatrick and bassist Jason Shegogue with the addition of Eric Trichon on drums. This new line up brings high energy punk rock with catchy melodies having you sing their songs in your head for days after you see them!
Reveria
3-4pm • 209 Adams St
Singer-songwrIter, acoustic/electric
Richie Holtz and Friends
12-1pm • 307 Auburn St
Acoustic folk and light rock from the 1960’s until the present
Rock Voices Ithaca
1-2pm • 517 Willow Ave
Rock Voices is a no-audition community choir for adults that sings only rock music! Our mission is “healing ourselves and others through song.” This summer we rocked out with a tribute to Queen. Come hear the Ithaca Rock Voices chorus at Porchfest and consider joining us for the fall! www.rockvoices.com
Rose Fritzky-Randolph
3-4pm • 507 N Tioga St
Rose Fritzky-Randolph is delighted to be singing from her favorite Ithaca porch once again. A singer-songwriter with a folk-rock leaning, Rose has been a part of the Ithaca music scene for the last decade. She’ll be singing a set of original songs as well as a few special covers.
Ryan Vega
2-3pm • 123 Farm St
a roaming singer-songwriter has recently returned to call ithaca home again. they welcome you to their porch, to pause from wandering, for covers of some personal favorites—and a few originals too!
S00P
2-3pm • 112 Lake Ave
edm dj collective
Samite Solo for WSKG
1-2pm • On the WSKG porch at 304 Utica St
African Music Reflection/Meditation
Sanguine Sweetheart
1-2pm • 108 Utica St
Electic acoustic guitar duo. Folk rock.
Sav The Scientist
5-6pm • 105 Utica St
SAV is a genre-fluid DJ invested in bridging the gap between South Asian, Middle-Eastern, and African sonics with Western sounds. She hopes to remind people that music and movement don’t exist outside of community and liberation.
Savage Cabbage and the Pickled Beats
3-4pm • 515 N Aurora St
Hello Ithaca! Seasoned gardeners of groove we are gonna turnip the volume for Porchfest 2024! Peas enjoy our slawlection of fresh and pickled beats for this celerybration!
Scratched Vinyl
2-3pm • 1204 N Tioga St
Scratched Vinyl is a band. Probably a rock band? Or indie rock, if you value that distinction. We’re definitely independent. We like to rock. Our families find us mostly tolerable. You’ll have to make up your own mind, but one thing is pretty much certain: Scratched Vinyl… is a band.
Sé Leigheas
2-3pm • 511 N Aurora St
Sé Leigheas is a local Irish Session band. We play traditional Irish/Scottish music. Fiddles, concertina, flute, tin whistle,bodhran, banjo, guitar.
The Sears Street Pot Burners
12-1pm • 112 Sears St
The Sears Street Pot Burners consist of Pete Magnus, Barb Herrman and Suzanne Schwartz. They like to spice up the sauce on Sears Street with uke, guitar, banjo, cello, fiddle and melodica.
Secret Service Men
3-4pm • 118 Cascadilla Ave
Political punk band
Sharon Martinson
12-1pm • 925 N Tioga St
Banjo Songstress and Wyoming Performing Artist of the Year, Sharon Martinson brings a new sound to claw-hammer banjo, linking traditional music with a fresh perspective and unique original works.
Shattered Shadows
4-5pm • 611 N Tioga St
The youths are getting restless.
Shevory and Bell
3-4pm • 620 N Tioga St
A collaborative project that performs original songs created by Tom Shevory on keyboards and vocals and Chris Bell on guitar, vocals and trumpet. With a vibe that toggles between the topical, the ominous, and the whimsical, the duo’s roots reach into rock, blues, psychedelia, and country/americana.
Shrieking Violets
2-3pm • 607 N Aurora St
A titillating trio of treble voices performing an eclectic mix of covers and originals with a perfect blend of sweet harmonies & sultry singing. Julia Felice, Mandy Goldman & Penelope Voss take to the stage for the first time as SHRIEKING VIOLETS
Shuffle Brothers
3-4pm • 607 N Aurora St
Dan and Joe are multi-instrumentalists and vocalists who will shuffle between instruments and genres while trying to use every note.
Simple Gifts
2-3pm • 810 N Tioga St
Eclectic music for classical guitar and recorders
The Sing for Joy Gals
12-1pm • 313 E Falls St
Penelope & Katherine are Ithaca-based music makers who can regularly be seen singing together among a sea of friends in the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers. Performing together for the first time as a duo at Porchfest 2024, they’ll share a mix of originals and covers to bring joy to your ears!
Singtrece & Sir Kenneth
1-2pm • 712 N Tioga St
Experience “Singing Notes and Slinging Jokes” like never before! Featuring the powerful vocals of SingTrece, Ithaca’s best vocalist, backed by live musicians, and paired with Sir Kenneth’s captivating storytelling over an unforgettable soundtrack. With new songs and old favorites, this is an experience you can’t miss!
Six Mile Craic
3-4pm • 102 Hancock St
Growing out of Ithaca’s session scene, the six band members became a “musical pod” during the pandemic, and organically evolved from a session group into a tight ensemble. Time with Six Mile Craic will feature the sound of three (and sometimes four) fiddles, viola, whistles, uilleann pipes, bodhran, mandocello, and guitandolin. Our rhythms and countermelodies enhance a wide ranging repertoire of Irish tunes, both traditional and modern, and we promise “good craic” and spirited music always!
Sixteen Feathers
4-5pm • 515 N Tioga St
Indie folk, alt country, and acoustic blues.
The Small Kings
2-3pm • 112 W Marshall St
Original songs with a unique blend of rock, jam, funk, and pop fantasy.
The Soul Benders
2-3pm • 403 N Tioga St
Hailing from Ithaca, NY, The Soul Benders is a powerhouse rock blues ensemble that ignites stages with their soul filled vocals and powerhouse performances. With band roots ranging from Brooklyn to Rochester, this talented group brings a refreshing blend of blues grit and modern rock energy to every note they play.
Steve Holt
1-2pm • 408 Linn St
a lovable, overconfident teen from “Arrested Development” known for his enthusiastic catchphrase.
Stone’s Throw Creek
4-5pm • 306 E Yates St
Originals & standards from bluegrass, country & the Grateful Dead
Stranded with a Kiss
2-3pm • 711 N Aurora St
3 piece original rock music
STSC Contemporary
1-2pm • 720 N Aurora St
The Southern Tier Singers’ Collective presents distinctive choral repertoire in a variety of styles. Based in Binghamton, our membership extends around the Southern Tier and Ithaca. STSC offers a variety of vocal ensemble music from Palestrina to pop; today’s performers comprise the a cappella configuration of the broader STSC roster.
Sugarhumans
3-4pm • 607 N Tioga St
High energy dance music from London, England made with guitars and samplers. A one-hour dance party!
Susannah Lee & The Slizzards
4-5pm • 515 N Aurora St
Your new, local, slinky, folk/pop band. Their mesmerizing harmonies, quirky lyrics, and playful tunes will have you bopping your cabezas like a nimble lizard in the sun.
Suzie Quties
5-6pm • 209 Utica St
Jazz quintet playing swing dance standards. Come dance!
Tah-bu-tah-ba-tah-tha-we
1-2pm • 1019 N Cayuga St
We will sing some traditional hymns and songs sung in the Karen language.
Teencat
2-3pm • 430 N Cayuga St (back yard)
Often described as a sexy fruit salad that plays upbeat electric rock & roll music with their flesh-paws, the band is sometimes chided for their unwillingness to take most things and people seriously.
The Time Riders
4-5pm • 117 W Yates St
The Time Riders are an up and coming cover band based here in Ithaca. They play many classic rock favorites from a variety of decades along with a few features from other genres. This will be the band’s first public appearance after playing only privately for the last few years. We hope you will stop in and sing along with us!
The Time Riders Unplugged & Friends
12-1pm • 117 W Yates St
Acoustic Covers from the last 1/2 century
Timothy
1-2pm • 818 N Aurora St
Two guys making indie pop jams
timothy john weber
12-1pm • 701 N Aurora St
Solo guitar-and-vocal songs about Ithaca and generations and love and loss and life.
Trevor MacDonald
5-6pm • 507 N Aurora St
Mellow and soulful songwriter Trevor MacDonald writes and plays smoothed-out Americana two-step with a pop-feel appeal to it.
Trillium Recorder Trio
2-3pm • 111 W Yates St
We play a variety of music: Renaissance, Elizabethan, Baroque and folksongs, as well as current composers. Our members are: Lynne Hewitt, Melody Johnson, and Pat Pingel
Truth Decay
3-4pm • 705 N Tioga St
Truth Decay performs original rock songs born of heavy-hitting inspiration. The band just finished their first studio album and will be rocking tunes soon to be on a streaming platform near you. Come on out for some fun!
Truth Star
4-5pm • 111 Auburn St
Queericana come to life! Not for the faint of heart! Featuring ukulele, cursing, and songs about death and hope.
Two Sisters In A Trench Coat
2-3pm • 111 Auburn St
Pretty songs. Theatrics. Nonsense. Mature language and themes. Pocket citrus.
¡Viva Mayhem!
5-6pm • 104 Adams St
Horn-focused alt-rock, ska, funk, and punk combined with contemplative songwriting.
The Wallnuts
2-3pm • 210-210 1/2 Utica St
Great mix of covers from 60’2to the 90’2
Wayne Gottlieb
1-2pm • 401 Utica St
Wayne performs swing jazz, blues and originals on guitar and vocals.
Wayne Kerr (W.K.)
2-3pm • 309 Cascadilla St
WK is María Alejandra Bulla, James Parker and Mark Mahoney.
The Wire Choir Quartet
1-2pm • 206 E Lewis St
The Wire Choir Quartet is composed of four members of the Ithaca Community Orchestra. We meet monthly and have primarily played Haydn, though we are branching out to explore some contemporary pieces.
Work Friends
5-6pm • 702 N Aurora St
Work Friends is a duo comprised of banjo, ukulele bass, and vocals looking to reimagine the girly pop hits of today.
The Workin Folks String Band
3-4pm • 206 Lake Ave
Ithaca Based String Band playing good time foot stompin folk, blues, bluegrass, ol timey, jug band, outlaw country and western mountain music Original and Traditional.
THE X’PLOZIONZ!!!
5-6pm • 517 N Tioga St
THE X’PLOZIONZ!!!are a “funky old school”band that will keep everyone getting down on the dance floor. Book us for an upbeat, energetic performance featuring an exciting set of Disco, Funk, Motown, R&B, and little bit of Classic Rock and you will be bobbing to the beat and having yourself a good time