The 14 Strings! Rondalla plays Filipino music and familiar Western music on 14-Stringed Filipino-style instruments (Banduria, Laud, and Octavina) accompanied by Guitar and String Bass. 14 Strings! was started as a Cornell student group by Jane Maestro-Scherer and Professor Cliff Scherer, using instruments that Cliff built here in Ithaca. The current membership is a mix of Cornell students and Ithaca community members.
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The 18 Strings of Luv is John Simon, Jan Nigro and Ken Zeserson playing great tunes from the 60’s: Beatles and lots of other British Invasion, Motown and much more all with shimmering harmonies and guitars.Flashback to a simpler time!!
abandon my head is the music of jason dengler, whether solo, or with the aid of friends, ranging from solo acoustic guitar and voice, to full on rock trio to one man band with drum machine and organ foot pedals and looping devices. think sonic youth meets bob dylan or some approximated version thereof.
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Aidan O’Brien is a roots rock guitarist, songwriter, and singer. He grew up playing music in the GrassRoots community; his music has the “Ithaca sound,” though he grew up in Western Massachusetts. Though he is eighteen years old, his music is as timeless as the hills.
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Andrew Alling got his start busking the streets of the bay area of California. He has played in a wide variety of 3rd generation jam bands throughout the South and New England. Currently calling Ithaca home while working on his forth solo recording project.
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Hard hitting duo Anna Coogan and Willie B have been playing together since early 2013 when they joined bassist JD Foster to open for Taj Mahal at the State Theater in Ithaca. With Willie holding down the rhythm section on drums and bass pedals and Anna on vocals and electric guitar, they have toured across Germany, Holland, and much of the East Coast, and are releasing a new record, “The Birth of the Stars,” this fall.
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Answer the Muse is an explosive fusion of spiritually inspired alternative pop/rock. The music consists of transformational originals, covers, meditative chants that reach deep into heart and soul. Embrace our weave of vocal harmonies, unforgettable originals, chants, instrumental magic.
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Astro Hawk & Friends is electronic dance music with heart and soul. From deep dub to funky tribal house, Astro Hawk’s rhythm-fueled music and inspired vocals course the terrain where spirit and machine, earth and technology, and our past and future meet and attempt some kind of resolution and healing. He believes, like our ancestors, that dancing is medicine, not merely entertainment. Expect live acoustic/electronic collaborations with other amazing local artists like Elisa Sciscioli, Travis Knapp, Ryan B. Curtis, Jaclyn Loberg and Joey Arcuri.
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Athena’s Grove is a classical chamber group that loves to play unconventional music in unconventional locations. From parks to bus stops to bars, Athena’s Grove places dance music, rock-n-roll, and ethnic music from around the world side-by-side with the great works of classical music. The group plays in several configurations (trios, quartets, quintets) centered on violins, violas, and ‘cellos. Classical music afficionados are sure to be surprised to hear ancient music stretching back seven centuries and around the globe. No matter what style of music you enjoy, Athena’s Grove plays it!
Bert Scholl & Friends: If you don’t know Bert, he plays mainly original classic Honky Tonk and Outlaw Country with a rigor and authenticity not often found in these parts. With his deep, powerful baritone voice, Bert spins tales of murder, love, crime, pain, exhilaration and salvation. People swear they can smell traces of rawhide and gunsmoke wherever he plays.
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The Better Barn Burning Bureau is a collection of local musicians playing their favorite tunes from artists such as: Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Jerry Garcia Band, The Beatles, Del McCoury, She and Him, Bob Marley, and others.
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Big UpState is an original, Ithaca reggae band with a dancey, rootsy, feel good style and positive introspective lyrics. The band consists of lead singer Trevor Thorpe, Guitarist Luke “Dubwalker” hess, bass player Chris Cappelli, keyboardist Nick Kaczmar, and drummer Phil “Shaybudda” Shay.
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Bill, Sammy, Todd, and Matt play uke, flute, bass, cajon, didgeridoo, and more. They blend elements of Irish, reggae, and other rootsy styles into a rich mélange of soulful songs — originals as well as creative covers — and funky grooves for your dancing pleasure!
Black is Green is a hard rock group that plays original intricate music. Guitarist Jake Roberts and bassist Arly Kamholtz have been playing and composing together for 16 years. Drummer Zaun Marshburn and vocalist Nick Gilbert add their own unique touches to round out the foursome.
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Bridgewater plays the traditional folk music and hymns of the 19th century, the classic singer/songwriters of the 20th century, and their own original 21st century acoustic music. It’s been a dozen years of tight harmony and relaxed mellow spirit.
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The Brothers MacRae is a folk trio comprised of guitar, mandolin and upright bass. They play original tunes that draw from Celtic, bluegrass, and contemporary folk genres.
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The Buffalo Horns of Ithaca is an ensemble of French Horn players playing classical and popular arrangements.
Burns and Kristy Band: Terry Burns, Ron Kristy Rich Depaolo, Bill King and Janet Cotraccia. Mostly original, vocal rich, Indie, Folkie, Pop mix….with a little bit country thrown in. And a lotta fun.
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Cats Elbow is an Americana pop rock band based in Interlaken, NY. Founded in 2011, the Elbows have been developing their unique blend of americana from the ground up. With influences that range from Alison Krauss to Steve Earl, and Bad Company to Bad Finger, Cats Elbow has been weaving its distinctive vocal stylings and old-time harmonies into original pop-rock songs since the very beginning. Members include Davina Horrocks (vocals), Todd Edmonds (vocals, guitar), Andy Russell (guitar), Dan Lashkoff (percussion), Rob VanVleet (lead guitar), and Rick Kline (bass).
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Cielle & All Sounds On is blue indie folk featuring exquisite 3 part female vocal harmonies. Cielle (CL) fronts the band, sharing her original vocal stories, at once unique and universal, of love, transition and all life has to offer us.
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Comfort Ave: Fine Original American Roots Rock
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Commons Crossing is a modern guitar, cello, and piano trio that features Alejandro Cortese (guitar and vocals), Joe Sliker (cello), and Charles Cleaver (piano). Seen playing recently as the live band for Whiskey Tango Sideshow, Commons Crossing combines various styles ranging from indie folk to gypsy jazz.
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The Cornell Gamelan Ensemble plays various styles of gamelan—the term for ensembles of bronze gongs and metallophones, with assorted other instruments—but focuses primarily on that from Central Java. Founded in 1972, it consists of Cornell students and faculty, as well as members from the Ithaca community and beyond.
Cornell Ukulele Club is a student organization that specializes in ukulele music. There is no limitation to what we can play on uke. Whatever you want to hear, uke can do it.
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Cozmic Theo: Cozmic Theo moved to New York from Maui just in time for one of the gloomiest winters in recent history. He’s been inside honing his craft preparing to enhance the lives of those around him with sweet, sweet music. Expect groovy rhythms,soothing melodies and meaningful lyrics for all to enjoy. Feel free to bring a percussive instrument and join the band. Become the purr…
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Craig Frey plays acoustic 70’s-90’s prog rock.
Crown City Brass is a non traditional group that plays music from Baroque to Jazz.
Dancin Feldman is a 14 year old piano player who enjoys playing everything from Debussy to Zeppelin, including Dr. Who and Harry Potter soundtracks, amidst his original pieces. He has been playing since he was 4 and recently recorded his first CD!!
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Danny Speer released an album “where were you when the fun began” in 2013 that crosses musical boundaries. singer-songwriter is an apt description of his sophisticated music & lyrics. pop, jazz, rock & country all have a place. Walt Lorenzut Mark Sammo, & Amara Steinkrauss are on the album & often help Danny express the songs.
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The David Graybeard Band composes, arranges and performs acoustic blues and ballads. Our songs are from the heart, reflecting how we see the world, with a healthy dose of humor mixed in.
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Dew Bye Drifters: Howard and Jerry are at their best when alternating playing original songs, singing harmonies, trading guitar licks and solos and telling stories through song that transport the listener to another place and time and allow the listener to forget their lives for a moment and be totally in the moment.
Diamonds in the Rough are three voices which shimmer when they sing together. Jim Blake, Pamela Goddard, and Glenda Blake perform “Free-range” folky a cappella. They’ve been singing together for well over ten years and their sound is warm and solid.
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Diana Leigh, Ed Clute, & Brian Earle: Affiliated locally with Djug Django as well as their own bands, these three musicians can really swing it! Brian is an official member of Djug Django, while Ed & Diana frequently sit in. Ed Clute is the fabulous nationally-known stride pianist from Watkins Glen. Diana Leigh has played for swing dancers for over a decade, and sings regularly with her own quartet.
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Djug Django brings its gypsy jazz, blues, Latin, jug band and funky self to Porchfest from their long-standing weekly show 6 PM Wednesdays at Lot 10. Dave Davies, Doug Robinson, Harry Aceto, Brian Earle, Jim Sherpa, Chad Lieberman and Eric Aceto are Ithaca faves!
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Dogs Outside the Pavilion was named by consensus and born of suggestion. With an ear toward rock, folk, and old country music, this dubious duo enjoys singing and strumming songs they know.
Doolin O’Dey presents an exciting mix of traditional and original Celtic inspired music. Instrumentation of violin, guitar, celtic whistles, octave mandolin, uilleann pipes, and/or keyboard combine to make your listening experience unforgettable. Jig, aire, reel or waltz you’ll be drawn into the captivating arrangements of this band.
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Dos XX: 2013 grassroots festival band contest winners– fem latin lyric and rhythm driven folk-fusion with jane zell (lead guitar, vocals) connie walters (percussion, vocals and colleen kattau (vocals, guitar), and reka wells (bass).
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The Dying Breed is a local Alternative/Indie Rock band whose sound is somewhere between The Smashing Pumpkins and Modest Mouse. Aged 14-17 and only having been playing together for a year, they are capable of working together to create a sound far beyond their experience.
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Edmund’s Ivy, Max (guitar/vocals) and Sam Shuhan (bass), is a duo project that plays all original music in the style of folk, bluegrass and pop. The group has performed at porchfest for the past 4 or 5 years and looks forward to another successful festival this year!
Eleven Maples is a fun, irreverent, soulful, lyrical bunch who aren’t afraid to hoot and holler, harmonize, and get your feet tapping. Songwriters Janet Batch (The Voice of the Hills), Jen Cork (Jen Cork and the Good Hope) and Trevor Thorpe (Big Upstate), plus maybe a few friends reunite to again create and share the music that brought them together around a bonfire many moons ago.
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Ella Sarachan is an Ithaca High School student who will be singing in her fourth Porchfest. She sings jazz tunes, primarily from the Great American Songbook, and is backed by Professor Tuesday’s Jazz Quartet.
Emily Yates uses her ukelele, tenor banjo and charming soprano to tell stories about everything from sexual tension to U.S. militarism. She has recorded two full-length albums and is currently in the middle of her second nation-wide tour.
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Ephemera is acapella improv with heart, hustle and a bit of haughtiness thrown in for good measure (musical pun intended). Come join in the fun and see how we sing the words you offer us or the outfit you have on.
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Eva Barnett & Friends play passionate and savory original folk music. Eva is a new transplant to Ithaca from Austin, Texas, and she’s in the process of forming a band. Some of her Brooktondale neighbors will be sharing the stage with her at Porchfest.
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The Falconers are an uplifting, heavy hitting indie-rock group from Owego, New York, led by front duo Jimmyjohn McCabe (acoustic guitar and vocals, formerly of Yolk) and Bess Greenberg (upright bass and vocals, formerly of Milkweed) The Falconers were born out of textured harmonies, a driving rhythm and passionate swells that unearth resilience Tightly crafted, with influences that range from Joni Mitchell and the Indigo Girls to the Foo Fighters and Pixies, their music provokes and inspires the spirit Joined by Andy Thomas on drums (Zydeco Po’ Boys), The Falconers will lift your soul, move your feet and remind us that we are all survivors still fighting to hold on to our hearts.
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The Fall Creek Bluegrass Partners entertain you with bluegrass favorites sung in harmony and played on banjo, guitar, dobro, bass, and fiddle. Partners include John Marohn on banjo/guitar, Rob Steuteville on guitar, Jeff Lovell on banjo/guitar, Phil Robinson on fiddle/mandolin, Sally McCune on bass, Mark Eginton on dobro, and Robin Steuteville on bass.
The Fall Crikkers Jug Band has played every Porchfest, singing blues, folk and jazzy jug tunes of all kinds. Dave Davies, Rick Manning, Vikki Armstrong, Jim Sherpa and friends will delight!
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Five2: Uniit, Yvette, and Charisse are back after a 7 year absence from Porchfest! A striking female vocal trio, Five2 captivates listeners with lush three-part harmonies and poignant songwriting.
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The Fly Rods: Over three years the Fly Rods continue to evolve but their sound is generally based on Neil Young/Crazy Horse, the Rolling Stones with just a sprinkle of Ramones. The band provides the soundtrack for the devolution of America.
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Funkswag Factor is a guitar/uke duo bringing you funky and folky covers, singalongs and originals. Members include Joey and Sarah.
Gabriel and Friends: Ranging from blues rock to full on improvisational groove, Gabriel has been a fixture on the CT music scene for nearly 20 some odd years… be it guitar, bass drums or vocals… or all at the same time, this is something to hear! (check out Gabriel Gustafson on archive.org!)
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Gadje is Ithaca’s own Gypsy Rock act. Their high energy, wild and romantic music is perfect for dancing in the streets.
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George Prounis is an alt. folk/country singersongwriter inspired by Neil Young, Gram Parsons, M. Ward, and Mark Kozelek (Red House Painters/Sun Kil Moon).
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The Geronimo Line is a 4-piece original alternative rock band with a wide range of influences from Spaghetti Western, Reggae, Folk, Grunge, 80’s pop and African grooves. The band strives to meld this range of style into a cohesive sound, emphasizing savvy lyrics, evocative melodies and compelling rhythm. Band members are Joe Yarosz – guitar and lead vocals, John North – guitar, Scott Pardee = bass and Barry Miller – drums and vocals.
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Glacial Erotics: Original music recalling the afternoon Malkmus and Garcia came together in a garage, flipping through the Rorschach blots, weaving together tales of America: bad cops, eminent domain, creeps, surfers, minimum wage, greed and selflessness, drugs, loss and love.
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GoGone plays original roots, rock & blues; capturing songs of love, far away places, and the always changing human condition. Their music is both joyous, and heartbreaking; moving from soulful ballads of betrayal to raucous stories of adventure.
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Grass Fed covering the greats of ROCK. Tending toward the political or fringe of the norm. “MEOW” says ninja the cat.
Grassanova Walks the Line with Johnny Cash, Holds Hands with the Beatles, Has No Expectations that Mick Jagger will join them, and keeps tradition alive with a wide ranging bluegrass repertoire. Band members include Tom and Marie Quigley, Dave Richman, Paul Fairbanks, and perhaps a special guest!
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Grey Gary is a loop-tastic two-piece cosmic rock playground that you can shake your booty to! The two members switch between drums, guitar, and loop station throughout the performance, explore interesting time signatures, and even provide comic relief in the bits between songs. It truly is a playground in every sense of the word – at least for these two Garies.
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Greywolfband mixes R&B with Country tunes from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. We are inspired by great artists such as Jerry Butler, Little Richard, Elvis, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, and Sam Cooke. Bassist Phil Jackson, Guitarists Mitch Weidmann,and Larry Real joined with Vocalist Bobby Eller just this Spring and are having a grand time!
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The Gunpoets are an energetic, uplifting, family-friendly live hip hop band from Ithaca, NY. Their performance is guaranteed to make you smile and dance as they create an experience the whole family will enjoy.
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HAL: A mixture of psychedelic and classic rock infused with a Dylan-esque folk vibe along with elements of Pink Floyd and the Beatles mixed in for good measure. HAL then takes all these elements and makes them uniquely his own with extended medleys and epic harmonica solos.
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Harmony Falls sings all types of songs from show tunes to jazz to classic rock and roll in the barbershop style. This is not your mother’s (or father’s) barbershop! No straw hats or striped vests – just interesting harmonies and fun presentation. There may even be opportunities for sing-a-longs for the vocally inclined!
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Head Band is a 4-piece guitar driven instrumental musical adventure, drawing on influences from soul, funk, rock and jazz. Band members are Tom Sayers – guitar and keys, Tom Covell – guitar, Scott Pardee – bass and Ryan Silvernail on drums. Amerca is still free. Come roll with Head Band down the open road. Sounds best with headband on!
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The Hilltoppers play eclectic bluegrass music the way everybody likes it.. Jim and Barham (guitar and mandolin) have been blending their free form harmonies for over 20 years Jon plays an authentic driving bluegrass banjo and sings leads and backups. Mary holds down the bottom on stand up bass and the top on harmonies. All together they create a full throated bluegrass sound uniquely their own. They cover bluegrass standards and Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Johnny cash, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Elvis, Dolly Parton, etc.
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ICO Brass Quintet: Brass players of the Ithaca Community Orchestra play a wide range of music: classical, marches, overtures, folk song suites, musical soundtracks, jazz and ragtime. Formed in 2009, the ICO Brass Quintet has played concerts around town, including the Unitarian Church, Center Ithaca, Barnes & Noble, Autumn Leaves, TCPL, Ulysses Philomathic Library, Newfield Bicentennial Celebration, Finger Lakes Finns’ Midsummer event, Spencer Christ the King Presbyterian Church 200th Anniversary Concert and PorchFests 2012-13.
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The Immortal Jellyfish are a group that perform an eclectic variety of great songs from the 1950’s to present. Fronted by vocalist Kat Patton, and supported by Mike Vitucci, Ken Zerserson and Jeff Sacco- they play jazz standards, country, Americana, rock and roll and the blues. From Mary Chapin Carpenter to Eric Clapton to Johnny Cash to Linda Ronstadt. A favorite band of the Ithaca music scene.
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In the Dream is an opening band for hearts and minds that expand. Playing original, folk rock jams and songs – freestyling and channeling a conscious spirit of positivity and hope – Ryan B Curtis, Joey Arcuri, and JP Nawn make up the backbone of this offering… Guest appearances and influences from other angles by musical angels including Jaclyn Loberg, Dan Keller and who knows – (you?) currently round out all this dream can be. Hope to see you in the dream.
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Insect Brigade is songs by Steve Gollnick played by Steve, Michael Stark, and Matt Saccuccimorano, feathering distorted synths, buzzing drones, electronic beats & chiming guitars, mixed together to form what Steve calls “dark microwave smear pop.”
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Isaac Sharp is a classical guitarist with a special interest in music of J.S. Bach. Other selections span the gamut of early music, traditional classical, contemporary, and Latin American repertoire. Isaac recently moved to Ithaca from NYC where he received his Masters Degree in classical guitar.
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Ithaca Cats: Father-daughter duo Rob and Robin Steuteville play bluegrass and folk harmonies accompanied by upright bass and guitar.
Ithaca College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Stephen Peterson, will play for the 23rd annual Ithaca College Founder’s Day Concert in Dewitt Park, a celebration of the college’s partnership with Ithaca. The concert theme is “Basically British” and features trombone soloist Hal Reynolds.
Ithaca Gay Men’s Chorus is a chorus of men singing a variety of music arranged for male voices, many sung a capella.
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Jay Street Suzuki Violinists: Young violinists play Suzuki violin.
The JazzHappensBand has been playing traditional New Orleans-style jazz music for almost ten years. Members: Jeff Dovi (trumpet), Mike Poole (trombone), Nick Pauldine (clarinet), Steve Wilson (piano), Robbert van Renesse (banjo), Jim Overhiser (tuba), and David Alexander (drums).
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Jenny Stockdale was raised in a cow town with one stoplight, a grange and a lot of manure spreaders. Her musical roots—nourished by her country-loving father, her bluegrass belting grandfather and probably the manure spreaders—are deep, sometimes dark and sort of all over the place. She just returned to Upstate NY from a seven-year itch in California, and she fits into the singer/songwriter category, but awkwardly, as her influences buckle together folk, gospel, Americana rock and jazz.
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Jeremy K Betterley is an acoustic guitarist, mandolinist, and singer-songwriter. He will also be joined by Taya Win. Jeremy plays original songs as well as covers of modern and traditional folk groups such as Passenger, Wilco, and Mumford and Sons.
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Jill McCracken & The Last Hoorah are an indie rock band that plays triumphant, anthemic tunes. The band thrives on honest, original songs that tell bittersweet stories of personal moments in soaring 3-part harmony.
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Jody Kessler is a performing songwriter, recording artist, educator, and ordained Interfaith Minister. She has released five CDs, three of which have won awards for her outstanding songwriting and musicianship. Known for her insightful lyrics, masterful guitar work, and pristine vocals, Jody delivers her message with passion, sensitivity, and humor.
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Local hero Johnny Dowd, the king of freak-country music, needs no introduction.
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Jon Kaplan plays smart, rocking pop songs with influences like Weezer, Elvis Costello, and of course, The Beatles. A recent DC transplant, Kaplan is excited to play his first Porchfest!
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JustUs covers classic rock and anything else that catches our fancy. Jim, Cat and Sue played in LavaRock, a 5 piece cover band, and now it’s “JustUs!” Jim plays a mean lead guitar, Sue handles vocals and rhythm guitar and Cat lays down the bass. We hope a few friends will sit in with us on some tunes.
Katatonics: Blues-rock. Originals and covers presented by Ammitai Warob D.C. Ryan Vanderhoof.
KennyT and Wildfire plays top 40 country, classic rock and blues covers that you know and love, as well as adding in fun original music. The group plays local events such as Fingerlakes Grassroots, The Haunt, Cops Kids and Toys, The Christopher Bordoni Ride and other local fundraisers.
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KillingHerMemory plays original, acoustic, raw and emotional music about love and loss, heartache and regret.
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King Street Ramblers: Fall Creek School students, alumni, friends and family– play all kinds of traditional music, from fiddle tunes to jazz. We’re looking forward to our third performance at PorchFest!
Kites In Space has been playing together for over 10 years, first under the name ‘Seth Feldman’, and recently as Kites in Space. In 2008, they released their self-titled LP for free online to regional acclaim. Their second studio album, ‘Bears Carry Us Away’ has just been released, and you can stream it for free!
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La No consists of guitarists Noel Kurtz and Laura Hogan. We also play some bass and sing. Our mix of originals and covers range a great deal in style from classically-inspired instrumentals to reggae, folk and dance – with a healthy dose of blues, of course.
Laura J. Peters is an acoustic singer-songwriter whose soulful tunes draw on r & b, blues, Motown, jazz, folk and rock. Music with a backbone.
Leeann & Gary Reynolds invite you to go back in time with them via their harmonies and acoustic music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s… You can also catch them at Corks ‘n More and the local wineries.
Lily and Matt are musical duo who perform an eclectic mix of songs accompanied by virtuoso nylon string guitar. Their repertoire ranges from jazz standards to quirky modern pop to European ballads. You might hear Cole Porter, then something by Fiona Apple, followed by a popular French song or If I Only Had a Brain. Lily and Matt perform songs in English, Russian, Spanish, German and French.
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Long John and the Tights is an old time string band from Ithaca, New York. We play music that became popular in the southern Appalachian mountains from around 1920 – 1940. John Hoffmann plays fiddle with Stefan Senders on 5-string banjo, Randi Beckmann on guitar, Jim Reidy on banjo uke, Jody Platt on tenor guitar, and Sally Freund on bass.
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Lucky Old Sun is a 6-piece band playing originals, mixing rock, soul, folk, and jazz. Direct from command performances at the Chapter House and the Nines, there’s no better way to spend an hour on a Sunday afternoon.
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Mad Cow Tippers: Along with their own brand of off-color original material, Mad Cow Tippers also perform a variety of covers from The Saddle Tramps, to Rev. Horton Heat and the Cramps, just to name a few. If you’re into the trailer park lifestyle; not afraid to date your kin; and remain faithfully unemployed, Mad Cow Tippers could give you the soundtrack that your life’s been looking for.
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Mad Goat String Band is an old-time fiddle band playing songs and tunes in the Southern style. Bring your clogging shoes and dancing board! With Joe Hayward, Marianne Marsh, Jaden Gladstone, Nancy Spero, Tom Ruscitti, and Peter Fraissinet.
Maplewood Jazz Team is a “Everyone Sings” quartet including John Bailey on electric guitar,Jon Conrad on nylon string guitar, Eric Ott on double bass also electric and Lisa Fernandez on snare drum. They’ve been making music together since 2006. This quartet enjoys the music, each other and the audience loves it! -or- “The Maplewood Jazz Team features the lovely voice of our singing drummer Lisa Fernandez backed by a venerable Ithaca guitar duo, John Bailey and Jon Conrad. Ken Zeserson on sax and Eric Ott on bass round out the team. We focus on standard jazz with a tendency to do just about anything Diana Krall has ever blessed. Occasionally, we venture into some blues as well.
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Marty Farchione plays acoustic music that combines a little picking, a lot of strumming, and some some soul.
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Mary Bentley and Rosie play originals and unique versions of songs in a a hillbilly, pop, jazz, folk, blues kind of way. They played Porchfest last year and have played together since. Rosie is on Stand up bass, and Mary guitar and vocals.
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Mary Lorson is a composer and screenwriter who’s released ten studio albums. Her current project is a nine-piece band illustrating her performance memoir, “Signals.” Her Porchfest performance this year will present a stripped-down selection of tunes and compositions from her catalog.
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Me and Matt: Our own take on folk and bluegrass.
Moment Generator is a recent collaboration based in Ithaca. The music has roots in the sound of surf and west coast rock and roll despite hailing from the frigid Northeast.
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The MonkeySquids are back with their alt/rock/punk covers. Brothers Jasper and Declan with their Dad and their friends Quinn and Aiden (also brothers) rock the Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others. Performing together since Fall Creek Elementary, The MonkeySquids are proud to be a part of Porchfest for the third year.
Mosaic Foundation is a roots reggae band based out of the Finger Lakes region. Formed in the spring of 2009, they play original music that fills the soul with positive vibrations. Porchfest is one of their favorite shows of the year!!!
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Mossy Top mixes up a Transatlantic stew of traditional tunes from Ireland and Appalachia with originals and covers. Band members Tom, Martha, Chrys and Bill are all related by blood or marriage (but not both).
Mostly Mandolin Quartet & Friends consists of three mandolins and a cello, with occasional exceptions. Members are: Jeff Bronfeld (mandolin), Carolyn Blake (mandolin and guitar), Todd Hutchinson (mandolin and guitar), and Suzanne Schwartz (cello, Mandocello, mandolin, ukulele). They play a mix of Irish, Scots, French Canadian, New England, old time and Southern Appalachian fiddle tunes, with occasional exceptions. The group coalesced around an abiding love for the music and a shared inability to take that love too seriously.
The Muckland Crooners are a unique 3 piece vocal jugband from the Finger Lakes Region. They play “feel-good” music on cigar box guitar, washtub bass, washboard and other homemade instruments. A Muckland Crooner performance is a fast paced show with a mixture of original tunes and familiar covers all done with a twist. It is a bit like the birth-of-Rock-n-Roll in a hobo jungle. Bill, Kevin and Tim take the instrumentation all the way down to it’s roots.
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Music’s Recreation takes its job of educating audiences about classical music seriously–by making it fun! Flutists Laura Campbell and Beth Kelly, violinist Bill Hurley, clarinetist John Greenly and cellist Lizzy Evett, are members of a merry band–the core group of musicians otherwise known as Music’s Recreation’s Micro-Philharmonic. We take the starch out of classical music!
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For the past 9 years and through almost 1,000 performances, Nate & Kate have developed their unique vaudeville-inspired variety folk duo show. Featuring cello, guitar, banjo, harmonica, piano, harmony vocals, funny to poignant original songs, sing-along favorites, and hilariously impressive musical juggling routines, the duo does its best to balance entertainment value and artistry.
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NBR (No Blood Relation) is two fathers-in-law (Jim and Charlie) and their respective sons-in-law (Matt and Trevor) who play songs by The Band, Dylan, and a variety of other traditional and contemporary folk-rock artists. The band includes guitars and mandolin, with the occasional banjo on a song or two. This is their first appearance at Porchfest, so stop by and check out the show!
Nefarious Nuns & Friends includes young musicians from 8th to 12th grade playing a range of instruments. The first act features Owen on guitar and Geneva singing and playing guitar. The second act features Jacob and Josephine playing a variety of instruments on original songs.
The Newman Brothers are a local sophistapunk family band that loves Porchfest! We break down walls for a living.
North Country Blues Band is a folk, blues, and folk/rock guitar duo featuring mostly music from the 60’s and 70’s, even though only one of us was even alive when these songs were hip.
Not From Wisconsin is indie chamber folk that plays all original music…compact songs with tight arrangements. David Yantorno – Guitar/Vocals, Angela Yantorno – Violin/Vocals, Brett Powell – Drums/Vocals, Joey Arcuri – Upright Bass.
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Old Time Jam is a group of folks who sit around and play weekly with friends. The repertoire tends toward, but is not limited to, the Southern, Appalachian and Midwestern traditions. Some major influences and sources include Melvin Wine, Clyde Davenport, Gary Harrison, the Bruces (Greene and Molsky), Rafe Stefanini, Hammonds Family, Isham Monday, etc. We sing a little from time to time.
Peaches and Crime is an old timey cabaret act specializing in all original jazz, blues, swing and more! Their authentic costumes from the 1930’s and theatrical flare makes them quite the spectacle! With their master of ceremonies, The Professor and musical line up of Angie Diamond, Abbigail Pins, Young Catherine, Mikey the Fist, “Honest” Stephen Longfield and Ross they are quite the color cast of characters!
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The Pelotones are composted of Wayne Gottlieb, Alex Specker, Harry Aceto and Mike Welen. We often play swing dance music at local venues. We also play some originals, blues, R and B and Country.
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The Persimmon and The Tiger plays acoustic folk-rock with intricate vocal harmonies. Rogue musicians, friends and audience members are welcome to join Sabbathwind and Emily Hong in a fiercely playful set of folk classics and originals.
Pierce Walsh is a singer, songwriter, who plays bluesy, folk soul. He plays covers of his own music, with a little help from his friends.
PJ & GWilley & Co are jam friendly songsters. PJ, on guitar, has orchestrated many a jam at home, around bonfires or coffee tables. GWilley, on fiddle, created freevillemusic.com. & Co include members from Ma’am Jam & Rat Hand.
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Professor Tuesday’s Jazz Quartet, playing mainstream jazz, has been playing every Tuesday in Ithaca since 2010, and features Peter Forlano on sax, Zack Knewstub on piano, John Sanderson on drums and Robert Sarachan on bass. Currently PTJQ plays in Ithaca every Tuesday evening at Corks & More (7-9 pm) and every Thursday evening at Lot 10 (7-9 pm).
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The Purple Valley is a six piece band that plays dancing blues, swing, and rock and roll. The band features vocal harmonies and interpretations of many different musical genres in a manner that will have you tapping your feet and dancing.
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Redrail Rider is a songwriting project of Corbin Miller and Todd Jones. Their songs put a positive spin on life’s ups and downs and tend to come out sounding like folky pop.
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Rich Recchia, a vocalist who also plays percussion and guitar performs an eclectic mix of silly original tunes and funny song parodies and covers from bands of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
Richie Holtz is a member of the now-inactive Fall Creek Folk, and he leads a long-running monthly sing. He mainly plays Beatles-era songs and newer folk songs. Some friends might show up to join in or lead some songs.
Richie Stearns and friends play rockin old time fiddle tunes and songs
Ruddy Well Band: A homegrown entity from Syracuse, New York, two-time Sammy Award winner for People’s Choice and Best Americana, and this year’s Grassroots Battle of the Bands winner, the Ruddy Well Band has roots in Americana folk and rock with strong harmonies and high energy-driving rhythms. Andy Ruddy – Monique Ritter – Ryan Burdick – Steve Scuteri – Mike Sisto.
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Ryan Vanderhoof plays melodic atmosphere minimalist guitar music.
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Samuel B. Lupowitz & The Ego Band blend the rock and soul music of the ’60s and ’70s with elements of jazz, blues, and Americana. Armed with male and female vocals, vintage keyboards, slide guitar, a hard-grooving rhythm section, and a roaring horn section, the band gets a crowd moving with a combination of Lupowitz originals and classics by the likes of The Beatles, The Band, Stevie Wonder, and Joe Cocker.
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Scratched Vinyl is a 6 piece that plays covers from Chuck Berry to CeeLo, from the Stones to Train. Rock-n-Roll for All!
See Horse Run is a lively bunch of musicians with a smooth and raucous lead female vocal over deep grooves that reach into the pockets of Americana, Country, Honky Tonk, Blues, and Rockabilly. Original songs. Leon Arguello on Guitar and Bass and Angie Beeler on Guitar.
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Selrach Ztrawhcsa’s Electrorchestra: Selrach’s new Solo project takes him sonically further than ever before. Selrach has performed in multiple electronic acts and has collaborated with members of The Sun Ra Arkestra. Selrach’s new project has been described by the press as “Incredible Sounds” and “Instrumental tracks that will make one shiver with excitement.”
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The Seneca St Recorders meet at the Clinton House every saturday to share their love of playing recorder together. The ensemble is led by Barbara Kaufman and our group is always enthusiastic about welcoming new experienced players!
The Small Kings have been playing original rock and roots music together for more than a decade. Emphasizing harmony, melody, and instrumental jams, these long time friends know how to find their groove together. Featuring Frank Raponi, Jeff McCaffrey, Mike Levy, and Joel Blizzard.
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Songwriters in the Round: Singer-songwriters Terry Burns and Ron Kristy collaborate with singer-songwriters Tom Mank and Jeannie Burns, and improvising cellist Sera Smolen. Original Americana, modern folk, and blues.
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Sophia Maranca, a sophomore at Ithaca H.S., sings and plays contemporary as well as classic songs that focus on sweet, beautiful melodies. Although only 16 years old, she sings with a maturity and style that is captivating. She has recently begun playing solo gigs in Ithaca.
Spacetrain is a 4 piece band full of world influences, danceable beats and melodic texture. Come and listen to our mix of funky original compositions and seldom heard cover songs. Bring the kids, a lawn chair and turn up your ear drums!
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State & Plain write pop songs that channel the melodies of the Beach Boys and Monkees through the sonics of Pavement, the Violent Femmes, and Yo La Tengo.
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Stephen Pavia plays an aggressive style of roots rock ‘n’ roll, and what it was derived from.
Stone Cold Miracle is an original soul music dance band featuring several veterans of the Ithaca music scene and fronted by vocal sensation Trece Stevenson.
The Sugarlumps dive deep into American musical history with songs that are a diverse mix of blues, rural country blues, jazz, swing and ragtime from the 1920’s through the 1940’s.Their shows are filled with naughty speakeasy humor and authentic 1930’s country blues.They formed in 2010 in The Finger Lakes region of NY and feature Bryan J Flood on the guitar and Esther Brooke on vocals. The Sugarlumps are sometimes sweet and sometimes saucy but they are always delightfully quirky and danceable.
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Sum Dude & Friends: Original folk/rock that occasionally funks. Sum Dude (Ross) is a Singer/Songwriter/Lead Guitar player who shares songs wrought through the phases of love: love sought, love found, love lived, love lost – love lessons, so to speak. Joey Arcuri thumps the Bass while Will Sigel beats the Drums. Sometimes there is a Sax, though probably not this time.
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Sundown Sally is a 5-piece Alt-Indie Americana band offering expansive and building ballads to move you inside and out.
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Susan Lytle & Will Fudeman perform original and traditional songs. With mandola & guitar keeping rhythm and Susan’s unique Gospel-flavored vocals, you can stop by to taste the latest incarnation of a musical friendship spanning decades. You can hear some of their collaborations on “Only One Sky” and “Green Tree” at CDbaby.
The Sweet Freaks are the folksy guitar, viola duo, Ethan Head and Natalya Cowilich. They truly love this town and sharing the spirit of music with everyone.
TalkCrazy delivers an energetic blend of original and standard rock/country tunes. Arrangements include three-part harmonies, guitar, and keys.
Tenzin Chopak is a singer-songwriter residing in Ithaca, NY. He is a full-time touring musician performing solo as well as backed by his ensemble Rockwood Ferry. Since 2012, he has released two studio albums “Speak Like Water” and “Rockwood Ferry.” Reviewers have referred to his work as “progressive chamber folk”, while audiences and critics have praised performances as “incandescent”, “mesmerizing”, and “stunningly beautiful.”
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Thru Spectrums is a four-piece original funk rock band comprised of brother and sister duo Amanda Massa (vocals) & Joe Massa (guitar). Joining the Massa’s is Jesse Tyrrell (bass), with whom Joe has been playing music for over 10 years, & Will Sigel (drums). Thru Spectrums is a unique tour de force of experienced musicians who combine rock and funk in a way that makes you want to dance the night away and sing along to the melodic grooves of each and every song. With the recent addition of a three piece horn section and keyboards, Thru Spectrums sound continues to grow. Make sure to pick up a copy of our new album, Rhythms of the Mind!
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Timothy Weber has been writing and performing quiet, contemplative songs about love and ideas and water for 30 years. It’s a persistent character flaw. Nice voice though.
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Traonach (Tim Ball, Mark Bickford, Cole Grubreth, Harry Lawless, Ed McGowan and Scott Whitham) plays Irish traditional music on fiddles, accordian, banjo, concertina, flute, bouzouki and bodhran. Their third CD, “I’ll Have Another,” will be released sometime this fall.
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Travis Knapp is a folk-soul singer songwriter who plays banjo, guitar, and piano. His music focuses on the positive, hopeful, and uplifting.
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Two Ks: Karen and Kaye have been playing together for 20 years. Folk, Celtic and International tunes sung and played on auto harps, guitar and recorders.
Tyrannical Vegetable (and friends?) is a revolving mob of garage band musicians. We mostly play covers of rock tunes. Sometimes with an accordion or horn section!
Ukulele Bob brings his love for the ukulele to the public for the first time at Porchfest 2014! Playing blues, jazz and folk, tunes and songs old and new, demonstrating that the ukulele is not just a “toy” instrument, but a Musical Instrument. Ukelele Bob would like to note that any resemblance to Bo Lipari is purely coincidental.
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Ukulelese as a Second Language (part 1: Auntie Emo’s Ukulele Workshop): Want to play a ukulele? Bring your own, or borrow from Auntie Emo’s garden of ukes. Learn a few chords and play a few songs together under the radar with Auntie Emo.
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Ukulelese as a Second Language (par 2: The Showcase): The little ukulele claims every glacier, fords every fjord, exalts every valley. This is the second hour, Part B, The Showcase, wherein ukulele-players will strut their stuff, hum their frets, pluck their thrums, whatever notes float the kayak. Special guests: Julianne W of Hula Hut.org and her hula students. And who knows what else? When you walk through a storm, hold your uke up high!
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Violin Students of Sarah Cummings range in age from five to fiftysomething. Beginner through seasoned players will share the joy they experience on their instrument each day by playing favorites from the Suzuki violin repertoire as well as fiddle tunes from around the world.
WonderMonday is a four piece artpoprock band. (Art) because the songs use chord progressions that reward the ardent listener, (Pop) because the pieces are relatively short in duration and (Rock) because we’re plugged in and like to celebrate a sense of drive now and again. Members: Zaun Marshburn, Zach Rohrer, Paul Kempkes and Michael Decatur. All original works.
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Zaccariah Lisle performs originals as well as freshly arranged and restyled covers originating mostly from the 90’s rock genre. The sound can be described as a solo acoustic guitar treatment with an almost lounge type flare given to hard rock and even more pop-oriented tunes.