Porchfest 2023: Performers | Schedule | Map | Vendors | Makers Market
Sunday, September 24, 2023
18 Strings of Luv
5-6pm • 105 King St
Beatles and other British Invasion groups, Motown, and other great music from the 60’s and beyond with shimmering 3 part harmonies and jangling guitars.
6 Mile Craic
3-4pm • 102 Dey St
Welcome to Six Mile Craic — a group of musical friends who met playing Irish Trad Music Sessions. Along came the pandemic, sessions and life were shut down, but we found a way for our music to continue. Come on out and hear us for a “Good Craic”! See less Our band name was previously The Piperventilators… and you might know us by that name. With the pandemic, it was time for a change. We wanted a name that more accurately reflected the place we call home. 6 Mile Creek is one of Ithaca’s most beautiful hiking areas. With our play on words, we are now “SIX MILE CRAIC” (Craic is a term in the Irish language, meaning “one hellova good time!”) So join us, one and all, for a good time… good music… .good friends… ..good craic! https://sixmilecraic.com/album/2391691/six-mile-craic
86ers
1-2pm • 412 Utica St
High energy cowpunk
Afrobeta
2-3pm • 213 Willow Ave
www.afrobeta.com
Aftermarket
4-5pm • 522 N Aurora St
Americana vocal soul played by three folks who like you and aren’t shy about telling you.
Alan Rose
4-5pm • 107 Utica St
The songwriter over the 12-string edge and leader of Alan Rose and the Restless Elements playing solo acoustic – original songs that will stick with you. Check out alanrose.bandcamp.com
All Strung Out
12-1pm • 309 E Tompkins St
Time Travel with us, as Guitar and Dobro Wizard Larry Real, the Songbird of the Susquehanna Valley, Nora Starr, and Legendary Joey Dugan, King of the Open Mike, perform the best songs of the 20th century of all genres, and some wild originals. Guitars, flute, harmonica, slide whistle, kazoos, clappers.
Ana florencia (Florencia Ulloa)
12-1pm • 412 Utica St
Florencia will bring all of her originals to the table! A short set of requests will follow the end of the set. Songs from Izzy’s playlist, realize, and some unrecorded material as well.
Analog Breakdown
2-3pm • 111 1st St
Ithaca-based Analog Breakdown is a five-piece string band that plays a range of folk genres including bluegrass, Celtic, and Americana.
Annie Ol’ Thyme
2-3pm • 102 Dey St
Fun-loving trio of singer/songwriters/musicians who play and sing original and traditional acoustic songs and tunes!
Ariel Arbisser (and band)
1-2pm • 711 N Aurora St
With over 2 million global streams, Ariel defines her own path in pop: blending throwback rock on her debut solo album “Risk of Love” to a now dramatic, pop-funk sound on her latest single “Evening Light”. Ariel Arbisser is joined by a rockstar band made up of players from Stone Cold Miracle, Maddy Walsh, The Destination, Janet Batch, and more! www.arielarbisser.com
Arielle Johnson Sings Songs of Comedy
1-2pm • 119 1st St
How does Pluto the planetoid feel? What would an honest Tinder bio look like? Can jokes improve mediocre acoustic guitar playing? Find out at this music-cum-comedy show! Note: Mature content (and lots of immature content).
Auntie Emo Ukulele Workshop
4-5pm • 203 W Yates St
Come learn to play the uke and hear some nice ukulele playing. In memory of ukulele master Emoretta Yang
Better Weather String Band
12-1pm • 202 2nd St
Traditional Southern Old Time fiddle tunes with a great groove.
Billy and the Therapists
2-3pm • 804 N Tioga St
Fun loving,eclectic,electrifyingly danceably groovy down home original tunes!
Blackbird
5-6pm • 103 E Jay St
Mostly Folk music with an emphasis on poetic lyrics
Bob Roberts Calamity
4-5pm • 818 N Aurora St
Salted alt rock with a twist of lime over ice
Buffalo Horns of Ithaca
1-2pm • 112 Utica St
French Horn ensemble
Busking Raed and Alan B
3-4pm • 517 Willow Ave
Traditional style blues with amazing guitar playing accompanied with violin or harmonica
Calabungus Flats
5-6pm • 108 W Court St
Basement Rock group from Ithaca.
Cascadilla Collective
12-1pm • 515 N Aurora St
We’re a bunch of friends playing a mix of tunes ranging from foot-stompin old-time and bluegrass to sweet interpretations of americana and folk songs.
Charlie Young
12-1pm • 205 E Falls St
Charlie Young, a singer-guitarist with a voice that won’t quit, performs an eclectic selection of pop, folk, rock, swing, western, and country songs.
Chickenwire Parachute
5-6pm • 205 Utica St
Hard scrabble Americana from Ithaca, NY.
Chimes of Bayonets
1-2pm • 611 N Tioga St
Hot Snakes meets Unwound Punk Rock
Chloeforms
4-5pm • 217 Utica St
classic rock, soul, r&b
Christina Zadita
3-4pm • 130 Linn St
Reggae Mama and Neo Soul Queen all original RNB HipHop and Reggae https://www.facebook.com/christinazadita/
Cielle On Solid Ground
4-5pm • 308 Utica St
Blues and Folk Infused Indie Rock www.cielleonsolidground.com
Citizen O’Kane
3-4pm • 717 N Aurora St
Citizen O’Kane is a basement rock duo from Ithaca, NY. https://on.soundcloud.com/VaAF1
Cobra Cadaver
3-4pm • 430 N Cayuga St
Heavy Rock and Roll! https://www.cobracadaver.com/
Colwyn Gulliford
1-2pm • 119 Cascadilla St
Solo guitar
Common Railers
5-6pm • 510 N Tioga St
Original indie rock and American roots music. A rockin’ four-piece band with guitar, upright and electric bass, drums, sax, flute and accordion. https://commonrailers.bandcamp.com
Community Square Dance in the Street!
5-6pm • 613 N Tioga St
Marc Faris calling, Tompkins County Rounders playing. Welcoming and inclusive dancing for all. Gonna be a big time — y’all come!
Cookie Coogan
5-6pm • 804 N Tioga St
Cookie Coogan sings and plays swingin’ jazz, melodic pop, and originals to make you smile and tap a toe (Watch out! You might even dance a little!)
Cookin’ With Friends
2-3pm • 607 N Aurora St
Trio, two guitars and blues harp…delta blues, country and folk
Cornell Gamelan Ensemble
2-3pm • 318 Lake Ave
The Cornell Gamelan Ensemble performs on the magnificent bronze gongs and metallophones of the Central Javanese gamelan. blogs.cornell.edu/gamelan/
Cornell University Jazz Ensemble
3-4pm • 402 N Aurora St
Performs classic, modern, and contemporary large-group jazz. The group has a storied history, commissioning works from Jim McNeely, Rufus Reid, and Paul Smoker and backing up such jazz masters as Camille Thurmans, Maria Schneider, Joshua Redman, Wynton Marsalis, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Henderson, and James Moody. Directed by Paul Merrill.
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 Music
1-2pm • 411 Willow Ave
One of Ithaca’s most prolific singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalists, & leader of many legendary groups since early 1970’s, including Peabody Band, Sinbad, Pirates, Circle D, & Speer Specker Henrie. His eclectic tunes encompass swing, folk, country, funk, reggae, world music, & classical influences. dannyspeer.com
The Dart Brothers
2-3pm • 112 W Marshall St
Ithaca, New York’s The Dart Brothers are filled with ambition and honesty, and are hoping good original music can still rise to the surface. Put aside the usual pigeonholes: Rock n’ Roll, Alt Country, Alt Rock– things like style and genre classifications are meaningless here–it takes much more for a band to really make a personal connection with people. By aligning their dedication to hard work with a growing signature sound, the Dart Brothers are developing a niche all their own— one with a rock n’ roll foundation and just the right amount of pop and alt country polish to make it all sound like a memory from the summer of your youth.
The David Graybeard Band
2-3pm • 111 2nd St
Blues, roots and Americana music. See davidgraybeard.com or https://www.reverbnation.com/davidgraybeardband to listen.
Delaques
4-5pm • 214 E Falls St
@delaquesmusic on Instagram Jazz fusion trio with elements of funk, soul, RnB, and hip-hop grooves that are tasty and full of dynamic bliss. All founding members are from Ithaca NY and plan on releasing a first EP this year.
Diana Leigh Quartet
3-4pm • 442 N Aurora St
The DLQ plays joyous jazz and swing for your listening and dancing pleasure! Diana sings with Kevin Jones on guitar, Keith Evan Green on drums, and Stu Z on bass. See dianaleigh.com for more info.
DJ Anthony
4-5pm • 1022 N Tioga St
Open format DJ
DJ Evoevolution
2-3pm • 130 Linn St
https://www.facebook.com/djevoevolution8
Djug Django
4-5pm • 219 Auburn St
Ithaca’s fave Gypsy/Blues/Latin/Jug/Swing Band
Drew Kiddoo and the Blackouts
4-5pm • 712 N Tioga St
https://go.onesheet.club/s/ws3ch5
Eric Campbell
3-4pm • 104 Sears St
Acoustic-ish rock, jazz, & blues
Escaped Donkeys
2-3pm • 405 Willow Ave
A weekly song project that started five years ago that has explored roughly 2,000 songs to date, The Escaped Donkeys choose 10-12 of their favorites from that list and the occasional original. www.https://escapeddonkeys.com
Fair Winds Recorder Ensemble
12-1pm • 313 Utica St
Renaissance, Baroque, Folk music, and more. Arrangements 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 Crickers Jug Band
2-3pm • 219 Auburn St
Perennial faves playing originals, Western swing, blues & jug
Findin’ Time
4-5pm • 306 E Yates St
Solid bluegrass and old classic country with Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson and Hank Williams tunes. Also Alabama and Eagles stuff. A good show!
Frits Marohn Quartet ft. Parker Thibodeau
3-4pm • 306 E Yates St
Jazz Quartet singing standards and other songs.
Fusebox
3-4pm • 206 E Lewis St
A 3 piece looping pop trio with artists Harry Nichols, Julia Felice, and Josh Ross.
Gibson and DC’s Ultimate Super Powerful Super Duo
4-5pm • 609 N Aurora St
Joe Gibson and Dan Collins are multi-instrumentalist,vocalist pals. They will be playing an upbeat mix of covers and originals while they rotate around a porch full of instruments.
Glenside
12-1pm • 111 1st St
Glenside is a three-piece contradance band (accordion, guitar, and fiddle). Come dance along to Celtic, Scandinavian, and old-time dance tunes.
Good Dog
12-1pm • 211 Willow Ave
Good Dog is the calm country folk project of Sarah Noell and Joe Hayward. Singing original songs, they combine vocal harmonies with acoustic guitar, banjo and pedal steel guitar that results in an uplifting and nostalgic set.
Grass Jaw
2-3pm • 611 N Tioga St
Twangy Indie Post Rock https://grassjaw.bandcamp.com/
Harmony Falls Chorus
12-1pm • 310 1st St
womxn’s 4 part acappella harmony chorus singing in the barbershop style. Songs from the 30’s to 2016 there’d be about 12 of us (give or take one or two)
Hopefully Not A Band(oned)
1-2pm • 909 N Tioga St
Hopefully four but possibly two people playing songs from a lottery of classic rock, bluegrass, punk, and country covers. Expect casually enthusiastic disorganization.
Hula Hut & Ithaca Ukes
3-4pm • 108 W Lewis St
Polynesian dance (hula) performance with live music by the Ithaca Ukes (ukulele).
ICO Brass Quintet
12-1pm • 711 N Tioga St
The ICO Brass Quintet consists of brass players of the Ithaca Community Orchestra (http://ithacacommunityorchestra.org) who play a wide range of music: classical, marches, overtures, folk song suites, musical soundtracks, jazz, rock and ragtime. Formed in 2009, the ICO Brass Quintet has played various concerts around town, including PorchFests 2012-22.
The Immortal Peaches
5-6pm • 403 E Marshall St
Karlee Weaver playing original music on her clamshell guitar made from sparkles and mermaid magic Along with keys and percussion and maybe throw some flute music in the mix!
Insolent Cur
4-5pm • 706 N Tioga St
Semi-acoustic duo playing originals and covers. Americana? Folk/Rock? It’s music and we have fun!
Isaac Sharp
5-6pm • 408 Auburn St
An unusual mix of classical guitar and parody songs!
Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble
4-5pm • 402 N Aurora St
Students of the Ithaca College jazz program. https://www.ithaca.edu/academics/school-music-theatre-and-dance/music-ensembles/instrumental-jazz/jazz-ensemble
Ithaca Waldorf School
4-5pm • 114 Dey St
Current students and alumni of the Ithaca Waldorf School perform. Vocal ensemble plus guitars and strings.
Ivan & Jonah
2-3pm • 305 Utica St
Ivan & Jonah are a father and son duo playing funky tunes on guitar and hand drums. Together, Ivan & Jonah offer spirited arrangements of familiar and unfamiliar tunes, from the past to the present! https://www.ivanrubensteingillis.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Zk6U8ZRaP9LkhLxjtjUrg
JazzHappensBand
5-6pm • 100 Franklin St
7-piece traditional hot jazz band
Jeremy & Beth
2-3pm • 515 N Aurora St
Oh, snap! We’re going all out 90’s. Acoustic covers of 90’s hits that are all that and a bag of chips. Ithaca, “don’t go chasin’ waterfalls”, come to 515 N. Aurora instead.
Jess Martin
4-5pm • 602 N Cayuga St
Jess Martin’s (she/they) gender-defiant songs create a soundscape of bluesy-punk mixed with soulful Southern-Baptist roots. Her/their songs generate a cinematic backdrop of rich images and unexpected poetry. With roller-coaster energy, her/their performance invites the audience along for the ride.
Johnny Dowd
2-3pm • 212 E Yates St
Johnny will play original songs and guitar. https://www.johnnydowd.com/
JT
2-3pm • 413 N Geneva St
Heartfelt vocals and guitar covers, folk and American roots.
Kitestring
5-6pm • 206 E Lewis St
Original rock and roll
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.
The Legendary Joey Dugan, King of the Open Mike
2-3pm • 309 E Tompkins St
Ithaca’s devilishly clever songwriter, singer and wordsmith will perform a mostly comic set of observations about Ithaca, the world, the next life, and the one after that…..Come Be set free from you hypnosis, and LISTEN…LIKE YOU”VE NEVER LISTENED BEFORE!!!!
LHF Sings
12-1pm • 413 N Geneva St
Acapella four-part harmonies of the peace church tradition.
Little Slicer
2-3pm • 430 N Cayuga St
Guitar-driven indie rock built around the songs of Ithaca College senior Wallace Petruziello. Expect noisy and fast-paced punk tunes, slow and spacey ballads, and everything in between.
Mandorf
2-3pm • 119 Cascadilla St
Originals and covers from Matt Andorf
Martha Armstrong
1-2pm • 525 N Aurora St
Songs of love, peace, and justice.
Material Objects & Friends
3-4pm • 611 N Tioga St
Cosmic indie rock.
Mesa pa’ CInco
5-6pm • 212 Cascadilla St
Mesa pa’ Cinco is an international ensemble of five musicians (percussions, bass, cuatro, trumpet, clarinet/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
3-4pm • 818 N Aurora St
www.metasequoiamusic.com Facebook.com/metasequoiamusic Instagram.com/metasequoiamusic
Microbes, Mostly
4-5pm • 430 N Cayuga St
And now our bodies are oh so close and tight It never felt so good, it never felt so right And we’re glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife C’mon Hold on tight!
Mighty Jet
4-5pm • 406 E Yates St
Mighty Jet is a blend of blues, folk, and rock. They play mostly lyric-driven original songs, with some adaptations of classic songs mixed in here and there. The band consists of guitars, banjo, keyboards, and drums creating a kind of swampy rumination that has been described as “deft and spontaneous!”
Mike Zecchino
1-2pm • 1204 N Tioga St
Singer songwriter with deadpan lyrics in the tradition of Lyle Lovett, Randy Newman, and Flight of the Conchords, with influences from funk and soul to Afro-Brazilian, Appalachia, Esquivel!, and everything that clunks, clucks, clangs, or chimes. https://mikezecchino.com/music/
Mohansic Pumping Station
2-3pm • 108 W Court St
I’m a solo guitar player who typically plays a mix of American primitive guitar (similar to John Fahey’s later electric style) and experimental guitar music. I’m also a noise artists but would not be playing in that style for Porchfest (I wanted to clarify this as I’m going to link to my Bandcamp music page which features some noise art). I’d be playing an amplified electric guitar if I were to play for Porchfest. https://mohansicpumpingstation.bandcamp.com/
Moqueca
3-4pm • 411 Willow Ave
In Moqueca (a traditional Brazilian seafood stew)we draw from a range of lesser know musical styles of Brazilian Urban Folk Music from the hills, open-air cafes, alleys, & beaches of Rio, Salvador, & Recife, as well as songs from Trinidad, Cuba, Colombia, & Cabo Verde.
Motherwort
2-3pm • 412 Utica St
Farm-grrrl folk-punk! 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.
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. With Guests from the Cornell middle Eastern Music Ensemble.
NIL Speedwagon
12-1pm • 514 Linn St
Indie and folky tunes and croons with a banjo/cello/guitar backbone
Northside & Friends
2-3pm • 407 Auburn St
Northside and Friends play southern old time tunes on fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass.
Not From Wisconsin
4-5pm • 206 E Jay St
With compositions that oscillate back and forth between ripping, syncopated rock tunes and slow, meditative, country-inflected songs, Not From Wisconsin is able by turns to sound as ticked off as Uncle Tupelo and as pensive as Mazzy Star
Off the Rails
5-6pm • 710 N Tioga St
Off the Rails is a local band from Danby, Varna and Ithaca playing a mix of originals and some covers in the blues/soul vein.
One Heart Community Drumming
3-4pm • Thompson Park
Ithaca’s hometown drum circle since 1996. Everyone is invited to join in on the merrymaking. Bring a drum, shaker, hoop, etc. We have weekly circles at Stewart Park in the summer and at a local indoor location in the winter. Check us out on Facebook.
Open Swim
5-6pm • 433 N Aurora St
Open Swim is a fresh and original 4-piece indie rock band from upstate, NY. Their songs are filled with catchy hooks, heartfelt lyrics, dynamic instrumentals, and good vibes.
Opus Ithaca School of Music Jazz Ensemble
4-5pm • 402 N Aurora St
Opus Ithaca Jazz Ensemble will perform jazz standards and more!
The Original Cornell Syncopators
1-2pm • 402 N Aurora St
Founded in 2016 by Colin Hancock, 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. It is now led by Zeke Lawrence and features danceable tunes for the whole family.
P & G
12-1pm • 106 Lake Ave
Irish traditional music on fiddle and guitar and occasionally old-time on banjo and bodhran.
Pamela Goddard, HarpSong
12-1pm • 102 Hancock St
Relaxing harp music and uplifting songs.
The Parghs
3-4pm • 210 Utica St
Rock cover band with terrific harmonies.
Penelope Voss
2-3pm • 313 E Falls St
Penelope Voss is an Ithaca-based singer and songwriter. Her songs are theatrical and driven by piano, featuring wide ranging treble melodies, and lyrics that cut to the quick. You can find her music on Instagram and TikTok @penelopesingsoutloud
Pine Siskin
1-2pm • 202 E Court St
Pine Siskin is a lyric driven Americana duo that blends traditional roots music with modern influences.
PROW
1-2pm • 706 N Tioga St
5 guys performing original music influenced by 80’s/90’s style alt rock, ballads and pop music.
Qween Niya and fam
5-6pm • 420 Lake Ave
Spoken word, r&b, light rap
Reveria
5-6pm • 209 Adams St
linktr.ee/lou.official
Richie and Rosie
1-2pm • Thompson Park
Rosie Newton and Richie Stearns are a dynamic duo performing music rooted in the Americana tradition.
https://richieandrosie.com/
Richie Holtz and friends
12-1pm • 307 Auburn St
An assortment of friends play and sing folk and rock songs. We play acoustically.
Rose Alaimo and Friends
3-4pm • 119 Cascadilla St
Rose Alaimo is a one-lady band from Ithaca NY who writes, performs, records, and co-produces all of her own music. She dabbles in genres from folk and a cappella to blues and hard rock with lyrics that trend toward the dreamy and existential. Rose is also a session musician and has been involved in collaborations with artists all over the world. For Porchfest she will be playing with a new acoustic band featuring Colwyn Gulliford on percussion and Matt Andorf on bass!
https://linktr.ee/rosealaimomusic
Rose Fritzky-Randolph
4-5pm • 507 N Tioga St
Rose Fritzky-Randolph is thrilled 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. Supported by some of her long time musical soul mates, she’ll be singing a set of original songs as well as a few special covers. Rosefritzkyrandolph.com
The Rudiments
2-3pm • 449 N Aurora St
All ages will enjoy musical favorites from the dance floors, basements, and bedrooms of our ongoing youths.
Rusty Spigots
4-5pm • 613 N Tioga St
Mining the depths of old-time American fiddle tunes since ’22.
Ryan Vega
12-1pm • 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 an afternoon of relaxing covers and originals
Sandbox
3-4pm • 317 Auburn St
An eclectic mix of rock, old and new.
Savage Cabbage and the Pickled Beats
5-6pm • 515 N Aurora St
“Hello Ithaca… Seasoned gardeners of groove or those of you who are veggie curious uhhh were gonna turnip that volume now… boy do we have a succulent blend of flavors for you today. Peas enjoy our cool slawlection of fresh and pickled beats and lettuce celerybrate Porchfest!! Anyway here’s Wonderwall”
Scratched Vinyl
3-4pm • 1204 N Tioga St
A ten-piece band made up of parents, teachers, some distressingly young horn players, and as it happens, both of your humble Porchfest co-organizers — playing some of the best songs ever written, alongside some of the best songs we’ve managed to write ourselves. facebook.com/scratchedvinylithaca
Sé Leigheas
4-5pm • 511 N Aurora St
We are a traditional Irish session band. We play a variety of jigs,reels,slides,polkas and songs from Ireland and other Celtic regions. Fiddles,concertina,tin whistle,flute,guitar and bodhran.
Sears St. Alley Cats
12-1pm • 112 Sears St
Peter Magnus and Suzanne Schwartz met while working at Cornell Libraries. They perform various cover tunes. Pete Magnus Vocals Uke Guitar Suzanne Schwartz Bassettino Uke Mandolin
Second Spring
4-5pm • 119 E York St
Second Spring is a Rock band based in Ithaca NY, heavily inspired by classic and indie rock. Formed in 2019 while in high school they have since recorded and released their first album, The Tide in March of 2022.
Secret Service Men
5-6pm • 412 Utica St
Political punk band! https://music.apple.com/us/artist/secret-service-men/1572952149
Shinichi and the ITEs
12-1pm • 520 N Tioga St
Fiddle, Folk and Fun tunes by violin and viola players ages 4-17
Silver Rein
4-5pm • 412 Utica St
silverreinmusic.com Silver Rein is a body of solo musical work by Ithaca-based singer songwriter, Sarah Green. Looped electric cello is layered over deep resonant found object beats with powerful sweeping vocals woven throughout. Her work explores loneliness, isolation, death, and depression against the landscape of an old yet familiar world.
Singing Notes and Slinging Jokes
2-3pm • 712 N Tioga St
Singing Notes and Slinging Jokes is a unique fusion of soulful melodies and insightful comedy that provides an unparalleled live experience. It’s an interactive event that celebrates the deep connection between music, humor, and audience participation
SingTrece
4-5pm • 716 N Aurora St
SingTrece is an exceptionally talented vocalist, known for her soulful and powerful voice that effortlessly transcends genres. With a unique style that combines elements of R&B, gospel, and jazz, SingTrece captivates audiences with her heartfelt performances and emotional depth. Her undeniable stage presence, coupled with her ability to connect with listeners, makes SingTrece a truly unforgettable artist. singtrece.com
The Small Kings
1-2pm • 205 Utica St
Original rock with harmonies and instrumental fireworks in the vein of Dawes, Phish, the Dead, Neil Young, and Wilco. The Small Kings are Joel Blizzard, Khris Oursler, Frank Raponi, and Jeff McCaffrey.
The Smoldering Geese
5-6pm • 516 Linn St
Mellow classic rock (Buffalo Springfield, Stones, Who, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Dead, Lou Reed, Eagles, Neil Young, U2, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, etc) possibly with an original or two thrown in.
The Soul Benders
3-4pm • 403 N Tioga St
The Soul Benders, defy the norm and deliver a powerhouse celebration of originals filled with blues and soul as well as classic rock covers. Emerging from their originals, you’ll find songs of universal resonance that get your feet tapping, your mind humming and your heart pumping. https://thesoulbenders.com/
Spelunking
5-6pm • 430 N Cayuga St
fun punk band with silly songs that make you wanna dance!
Stone’s Throw Creek
5-6pm • 306 E Yates St
Porchfest favorites since 2008, Stone’s Throw Creek will entertain you with original compositions and standards borrowed from bluegrass, country, and the Grateful Dead — all done in bluegrass style with tight vocal harmonies!
Story Porch
1-2pm • 100 Franklin St
Story House Ithaca and Trampoline present the second annual Story Porch, featuring personal stories by some of Ithaca’s most captivating tellers. Come hear Regi Carpenter, Rik Daniels, Kenneth McLaurin, and others as they spin tales drawn from life experience. More at storyhouseithaca.org and facebook.com/trampolineithaca
Stranded With A Kiss
2-3pm • 711 N Aurora St
Original garage rock https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tthXCTwha7ZQxo3FOaVBP
Strong Maybe
5-6pm • 608 Utica St
Strong Maybe is a band from Ithaca, NY. Mostly improvised psychotic cartoon animal dream music.
The sunny weather
3-4pm • 507 N Aurora St
Americana
Tenzin Chopak
5-6pm • 513 Willow Ave
Tenzin Chopak is a singer songwriter from East TN, now based in Ithaca, NY. The roots of music in the American south resonate through his voice, emerging at once as hauntingly timeless and fully his own. He is joined by Emmett Scott on keys, Moog, and backing vocals. https://tenzinchopak1.bandcamp.com/album/tenzin-chopak-live-at-red-newt-lp
There’s Always Room for Cello!
1-2pm • 520 N Tioga St
Delightfully mellow and lively cello tunes by players ages 4-17
Timba con Tó
5-6pm • 716 N Aurora St
Dj Dudo Mikee playing Latin Music and a few musicians from the Latin Dance Community will be playing their instruments too.
Timothy
1-2pm • 818 N Aurora st
Timothy is an indie pop duo comprised of Micah Timothy Bishop and Tyler Flewelling. Inspired by a plethora of artists their music is full of chill dreamy vibes and emotional songwriting.
timothy john weber
12-1pm • 701 N Aurora St
Stripped-down solo guitar-and-vocal versions of this year’s album “wood stove songs” (on the streamers and https://timothyweber.org), about Ithaca and generations and love and loss and life.
Tom Mank and Sera Smolen
1-2pm • 313 Utica St
Original Acoustic Folk, Blues and Improvisation With: Tom Mank (guitar, vocal), Sera Smolen (cello), Rich DePaolo (guitar, vocal), Kirsti Gholson (vocal) https://tommankandserasmolen.bandcamp.com/ https://tommank.net/
Tom Shevory and Chris Bell
5-6pm • 1204 N Tioga St
Piano driven original songs.
Trevor Exter
1-2pm • 206 E Jay St
For most of his life, Trevor Exter has been a professional singer and cellist with his own approach to all aspects of composing, songwriting, producing, performing and touring. He’s had a few bands where he got to make a spectacle of himself, and some producers like to use him as a secret weapon. Trevorexter.com
Trillium Recorder Trio
2-3pm • 111 W Yates St
We enjoy playing: Early, Renaissance, Baroque, World & Ragtime music.
Triple 5 Spout
3-4pm • 123 Sears St
Idiosyncratic songs expressed thru electric piano, voice, bass, and drums. https://triple5spout.bandcamp.com/
Triple Cities Soul Machine
3-4pm • 704 Linn St
A brand new soul band hailing from Binghamton loaded with a horn section and tunes guaranteed to get the crowd moving
Tru Bleu
4-5pm • 413 Auburn St
For 13 years we’ve been bringing to our fans original music, as well as unique covers, with heart and soul.
Truth Decay
3-4pm • 705 N Tioga St
Rock originals from the wide-ranging minds of 5 humans struggling to act their age.
Truth Star
2-3pm • 111 Auburn St
Original Queericana mortality ballads coming atcha via ukulele and voice. For the heartful, not the faint of heart.
Verlette Simon
3-4pm • 413 Auburn St
Contemporary Folk/Soul. https://www.reverbnation.com/verlettesimon
Wayne Gottlieb
4-5pm • 401 Utica St
Wayne plays jazz standards, blues, brazilian jazz and quirky originals. He will be joined by surprise guests and his famous looper.
we, two
4-5pm • 313 E Falls St
Jessica Caporizzo (a classically-trained pianist and piano instructor at Opus Ithaca) and Colleen Countryman (a keyboardist who accompanies Ariel Arbisser, Louiston) play piano-based pop tunes inspired by the likes of Regina Spektor and Bonnie Raitt. Their blend of velvety keys evokes dreamy soundscapes incorporating ethereal harmonies.
THE X’PLOZIONZ!!!
3-4pm • 517 N Tioga St
We are a fun group that plays varieties of music, from Classic Oldies, Motown, and Funk. We keep the crowd dancing and having a good time. Check us out on Facebook and our website @ www.thexplozionz.com