Porchfest 2022:
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18 Strings Of Luv
5-6 pm • 105 King St
Great songs of the 60’s. Beatles,Zombies, Van Morrison, Carole King, Hollies, Motown and a lot more in shimmering 3 part harmonies.
6 Mile Craic
4-5 pm • 102 Hancock 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 “6 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!
86ers
5-6 pm • 311 Willow Ave
Cowpunk from Ithaca
Acoustic Cow Tippers
1-2 pm • 406 E Yates St
Original music and comedic social commentary
Afrobeta
5-6 pm • 213 Willow Ave
blending organic and electronic music since 2006
Aftermarket
1-2 pm • 522 N Aurora St
Savory covers that you know and love, or don’t know that you love yet: acoustic rock infused with classic R&B and funk.
Ageless Jazz Band
4-5 pm • 1019 N Cayuga St
17-piece jazz big band
Alan Rose
1-2 pm • 107 Utica St
The songwriter over the 12-string edge! Performing sans Restless Elements.
Alex VanTassel
4-5 pm • 205 E Falls St
Alex VanTassel’s original songs take inspiration from many music styles, including indie pop, jazz, and alternative rock. A singer/songwriter from Endicott, NY, Alex brings together her voice and keyboard to create and share songs that express her thoughts on society, philosophy, mortality, and the human condition. Her debut album, “Roaches in My Head,” can be found on all major streaming platforms.
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5-6 pm • 515 N Aurora St
Garage jam band! The jam started in 2018 and never stopped. Come watch a bunch of sciency PhD students and post-docs give vent to their bottled up artistic feelings. Side effects may vary.
All Strung Out
12-1 pm • 102 Dey St
Musical Gems of the 20th century, lyric-wise or dance wise. Also, some clever original songs. Country, pop, jazz standards, Irish songs, Rock and roll, folk…Guilty pleasures. Guitars, dobro, flute, hand percussion. Acoustic for Porchfest.
Ariel Arbisser
1-2 pm • 711 N Aurora St
Dramatic pop
Auntie Emo’s Intro to Ukulele
12-1 pm • 204 W Yates St
Introduction to playing ukulele for beginners
The Barefoot Ladies
12-1 pm • 918 N Aurora St
Three women singers, close three-part harmony; lots of a cappella, some guitar and uke accompaniment.
Barn Spiders
4-5 pm • 408 E Marshall St
awide range of old and new blues, rock, and alt with a slight Neil Young leaning. some originals, and tons of fun.
Bethany McLyr
2-3 pm • 215 Dey St
Quirky and unique try really hard, but don’t come close to describing the musical stylings of Bethany McLyr. Drawing influence from everything from 20s torch songs, punk and contemporary pop, with roots in Celtic and Scandinavian folk, she weaves magic using her trusty ukulele, penny whistle, mandolin and other instruments.
Better Weather String Band
12-1 pm • 202 Second St
Southern old time fiddle tunes with a great groove.
Bo Lipari and Friends
1-2 pm • 204 W Yates St
Ukulele performances by Bo Lipari and friends
Bob Roberts Calamity
4-5 pm • 818 N Aurora St
90’s Alternative Rock that hits you right in the nostalgic feels. Remember staying up late, long after your parents told you to go to sleep? Head nuzzled close to your boombox with a blank tape prepared to record your favorite jams? BRC creates that live; no commercials.
Bronwen Exter
5-6 pm • 608 Utica St
“COME ALL YE COWGIRLS AND BARFLIES, TRAGIC COMEDIANS AND LAZY POETS, ALL YE DISCIPLES, DEGENERATES, AND DOWAGERS. IF BRONWEN EXTER HASN’T WRITTEN A SONG THAT SPEAKS RIGHT TO YOU YET, IT’S TIME YOU LIVE A LITTLE, DARLIN.” – Megan Romer/ Grassroots
Charlie Young
12-1 pm • 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.
Chimes of Bayonets
3-4 pm • 611 N Tioga St
“Chimes of Bayonets has all the goods. Frayed riffs, throbbing basslines and rhythmic bliss.” Formed in 2016 from Ithaca, New York. Sounds like June of 44 meets Shellac.
Citizen O’Kane
3-4 pm • 717 N Aurora St
Citizen O’Kane is a two piece bass/keyboard/drums combo, built on a foundation of rock solid love and soul devotion.
Cobra Cadaver
4-5 pm • 311 Willow Ave
We play heavy rock and roll
Common Railers
5-6 pm • 510 N Tioga St
Common Railers is original indie rock and American roots music. A rockin’ four-piece band with guitar, upright and electric bass, drums, sax, flute and accordion.
Cornell Gamelan Ensemble
2-3 pm • 318 Lake Ave
The Cornell Gamelan Ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of Central Javanese gamelan music. music.cornell.edu/gamelan
Cornell Ukulele Club
4-5 pm • 100 Franklin St
The Cornell Ukulele club is a student run club to play the Ukulele and teach others to.
Cornell University Jazz Ensemble
3-4 pm • 1019 N Cayuga St
The Jazz Ensemble is the flagship group of the CU Jazz program. Students perform classic, modern, and contemporary repertoire in a large ensemble format. The group has commissioned works from Jim McNeely, Rufus Reid, and Paul Smoker and has performed with many jazz masters such as the late Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Henderson, Barry Harris, and James Moody. More recent guest artists include Maria Schneider, Joshua Redman, Peter Bernstein, and Wynton Marsalis.
Dad On Arrival
2-3 pm • 720 N Aurora St
Fun mix of rock, pop and indie, Seriously casual.
Dara Anissi
3-4 pm • 112 E Falls St
We are a two piece band consisting of oud and percussion playing orginal and traditional Middle Eastern Music.
Darkwine
5-6 pm • 111 Auburn St
Darkwine plays classic acoustic songs and deep cuts from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond, with searing instrumentals and delicious vocal harmonies.
Dex & friends
3-4 pm • 209 Utica St
acoustic rock and pop covers and a few originals
Diana Leigh Quartet
4-5 pm • 442 N Aurora St
Diana Leigh and her band of merry musicians play sweet and swinging jazz and blues for your dancing and listening pleasure. With the great Kevin Jones on guitar, Stu Zimny on bass, and Keith Evan Green on drums.
Dickie Starfish Allstars
5-6 pm • 408 Linn St
Pop and Rock covers from the 60s to the present, performed by cool dads.
DJ Evo Evolution
3-4 pm • 615 Willow Ave
Your favorite DJ’s Favorite DJ on wheels
Djug Django
5-6 pm • 219 Auburn St
Ithaca’s fave Gypsy/Blues/Latin/Jug/Swing Band
Doolin O’Dey
3-4 pm • 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. Doolin O’Dey presents music with grace, flair, elegance and foot stompin’ fun. A much sought after band in the Finger Lakes of NY and beyond. Concert Halls…Performing Arts Centers…. Celtic Festivals….Contra Dances….Museums…Churches…Community Events…Private Parties…Weddings…Wineries
Elisa & The YesMen
12-1 pm • 719 N Aurora St
Elisa (Sciscioli) Keeler’s powerhouse vocals combined with the YesMen’s funky soul grooves raise the roof with conscious lyrics that lift the spirit and shake the hips. Keeler’s original songs include R&B, jazz, funk, West African and Latin music influences. The band features Travis Knapp, Jamie Yaman, Mark Karlsen, Rusty Keeler & Jon Keefner.
Eric Campbell
1-2 pm • 104 Sears St
Acoustic jazz, blues, pop and rock covers
Fall Creek Brass Band
5-6 pm • 418 N Tioga St
A community favorite, the Fall Creek Brass Band fuses the sound of New Orleans Street music with funk, jazz, and pop. With a mighty crew of trumpets, trombones, saxes, drums, and a big green sousaphone, FCBB’s powerful sound always attracts a crowd and gets everybody’s feet moving!
Fall Crickers Jug Band
1-2 pm • 219 Auburn St
Perennial faves featuring originals, Western swing, blues and Jug Band nuggets from Colorblind James and Scott Regan
Family Values
1-2 pm • 105 First St
Old Time Family Music
Firepit Trio
3-4 pm • 206 E Lewis St
A brand new pop/folk trio with a live-looping twist.
Fish OUT-ISH
3-4 pm • 312 Farm St
We cover professional wrestling themes from the 80s-current day as well as an array of classic TV theme songs, we wear costumes of wrestlers, and it’s a good time for all ages.
Florencia Ulloa
2-3 pm • 316 Hancock St
Mexican born and Ithaca based singer songwriter, singing originals including songs from her new album, izzysplaylist
Foggy Blues Band
2-3 pm • 517 Willow Ave
Blues improv group. Electric. Guitar, violin, bass, harmonica, drums.
Freese Road Bandits
3-4 pm • 316 Hancock St
Ana Florencia on guitar and vocals and keys Jim Payne on cajón Michael Drake on bass
Frits Marohn Sextet
5-6 pm • 306 E Yates St
Jazz group comprised of college students. Standards and more.
The Fuse
5-6 pm • 209 Utica St
A roaring synth. Shredding guitars. A blonde screaming into the mic. Then ZAP! Silence. Our first open mic night ended abruptly and gave us our name—we blew a fuse. Now we draw on that power, blending grunge, metal, and rock to (hopefully not) short out your neighbor’s porch.
Goats in the Woodshed
1-2 pm • 407 Auburn St
The great Old Time Music you get when a group of Ithaca friends gather to share the tunes they enjoy. Mad Goat Stringband band members Peter, Marianne, Tom and Nancy join with Laura and Scott to give you the Goats in the Woodshed band. Stop on by!!
Grace Dashnaw
1-2 pm • 430 N Cayuga St
Cello w/ pickup and electronics
Hay Day
3-4 pm • Thompson Park
Old time music featuring John Hoffmann, Michelle Delco, David Jones, Sally Freund and Randi Beckmann
Hula Hut
4-5 pm • 108 W Lewis St
Authentic hula dancing. Aloha!
ICO Brass Quintet
3-4 pm • 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 and ragtime. Formed in 2009, the ICO Brass Quintet has played various concerts around town, including PorchFests 2012-19.
The Immortal Peaches
4-5 pm • 145 Linn St
And eclectic mix of rockachili, Psychobilly and jazz soup played on a homemade guitar made out of a candy dish and stepped in Bath tub whiskey and glitter
Insolent Cur
1-2 pm • 706 N Tioga St
Acoustic duo playing originals and covers.
Isaac Sharp – Guitarist
4-5 pm • 408 Auburn St
Classical guitar? Song parodies?? Unsettling soundscapes??? Yes! Yes!! YES!!!
Ithaca High School Chorale
12-1 pm • 202 King St
The Ithaca High School Chorale is a non-auditioned ensemble of 10th, 11th and 12th grade singers. They are a diverse group of young people, expert goofballs, and thoughtful student musicians who love singing just about everything.
Ithaca Ukes
2-3 pm • 204 W Yates St
Group performance by the Ithaca Ukulele group
Jake and the Nowhere
2-3 pm • 602 W Marshall St
A performance by The Nocturnal Animal Band followed by punk band Jake and the Nowhere
Jasperoo
12-1 pm • 312 E Falls St
Jasperoo perform instrumental Americana music from old-time to modern originals. They play guitar (6 and 12 string) and banjo (4 and 5 string). If the tunes aren’t familiar, they’ll soon be old friends.
JazzHappensBand
2-3 pm • 100 Franklin St
7-piece traditional hot jazz band
Jeremy & Beth
2-3 pm • 515 N Aurora St
Bittersweet ballads and uplifting tunes. Jeremy & Beth have been singing on road trips and around campfires since 2012. Come and hear a few of our favorite cover songs.
Johnny Dowd
3-4 pm • 118 E York St
Over the last thirty years, Johnny Dowd has been releasing records that defy trends, creating a unique catalog of work. Now in his seventieth year, Dowd has lost none of the attitude that has seen him forge his position as one of America’s most inquisitive artistic minds.
Katie Alessandra
4-5 pm • 123 E Falls St
A one woman band with high energy bluegrass roots.
Kitestring
1-2 pm • 206 E Lewis St
Alternative roots rock with influences from Americana and blues featuring memorable original songs with excellent musicianship and fiery unforgettable vocals.
Knockout Rats
4-5 pm • 720 N Aurora St
Knockout Rats are a scrappy, 4 person garage band, primarily playing covers. A fully owned subsidiary of Tyrannical Vegetable, LLC.
Lady Shen
4-5 pm • 615 Willow Ave
Jamaican singer & songwriter known for delivering various musical styles.Most of her songs relates to her life experiences and serve as a source of healing and strength. She sings with power and vigor with the hope of helping others through her music. Instagram-ladyshengram, YouTube-Lady Shen, TikTok-Lady_shen, Lady Shen Music avaialable on all major platforms
Leo & The Maydays
1-2 pm • 818 N Aurora St
Alternative Indie Rock Infectious melodies and harmonies that draw the listener in and leave them wanting more. Leo can seamlessly bridge the gap between catchy indie rock and jazz inspired numbers.
Li’l Anne and Hot Cayenne
3-4 pm • 510 N Tioga St
Deep groove zydeco
Louise Henrie with Secondary Dominant
2-3 pm • 417 Second St
Jazz Standards & Songs, Steve Mandl on keyboard and Keith Feldt EWI, with rhythm section David & Tavis Flanagan
Luke G & the Candyhearts
3-4 pm • 610 N Aurora St
Luke transports us to a decade that never was, with echoes of the 1950s era of rock ‘n’ roll and doo-wop, but a time & place like none before. Despite the name, there’s no saccharine in the Candyhearts. Just unrefined sonic truth, barely hinged, desperate to make memories & make some people move.
Magz1lla
4-5 pm • 212 E Yates St
Magz1lla is an electro-pop act with synthy beats, silvery vocals, and introspective lyrics.
Material Objects F&F
2-3 pm • 611 N Tioga St
Indie and post-punk for porchgoers. Adapted lineup with friends and family.
Max Childs
5-6 pm • 1111 N Aurora St
Singer/Songwriter performing a blend of Pop, Soul, and RnB
Meadow
3-4 pm • 1112 N Tioga St
Meadow is a producer and dj whose sound is inspired by house, techno and ambient music. their work is about finding and cultivating feeling, especially as a means of reacting to and articulating life with brain disorders.
Metasequoia
3-4 pm • 818 N Aurora St
Rock Reggae Fusion Organic grown grooves
Microbes, Mostly
2-3 pm • 430 N Cayuga St
We are microbes (mostly). Fast paced garage rock inspired by scobies and compost piles everywhere. It’s music you can move your feet to! Yeehaw!
Mighty Jet
2-3 pm • 406 E Yates St
The Mighty Jet is a blend of blues, folk, and rock. They play lyric-driven original songs, with guitars, banjo, keyboards, and drums creating a kind of swampy rumination. The band has been described as “deft and spontaneous,” and stands accused of perpetrating their own brand of intelligent blues.
Mobile Genetic Elephants
12-1 pm • 515 N Aurora St
The transfer of musical ideas via mobile genetic elephants allows musicians to adapt rapidly to changing environmental pressures. Here we present a novel in vivo study observing original songwriters in their natural acoustic ecosystem.
Mushroom House
5-6 pm • 145 Linn St
Introspective folk rock with harmonies, guitar, and foot-stompin’ fun.
Nasturtium
1-2 pm • 611 N Tioga St
Father / Son duo present instrumental rock.
Negative Stars
1-2 pm • 118 Cascadilla Ave
Noir nouveau punk rock duo.
NEO Project
3-4 pm • 104 Adams St
NEO Project is a funked up jazzy soulful, high energy dance band rooted in funky R&B grooves, Afro Cuban/Caribbean rhythms & bluesy soul music. Its members have built a collective reputation as to always giving the listener a powerful dose of deep pocket grooves, soulful melodies & blazing improvisation.
New Motor Club
1-2 pm • 111 Auburn St
“The music, it’s rock and roll. it’s putting the hammer down and still having this sense of vulnerability. So familiar in the best way possible. The choruses, no way to say it but they are f***ing catchy. It’s a big hook. It’s got you. It’s stuck there forever.” -Jimmy Hollywood
Noon Fifteen
4-5 pm • 206 E Lewis St
Hailed as “a small town band with a big imagination” (Pete Mason, NYS Music), Ithaca, NY’s genre-bending soul combo, Noon Fifteen, delivers fun, forward-thinking songs bathed in layered vocals and old school instrumentation.
Northside Stringband
4-5 pm • 613 N Tioga St
Old time string band from Ithaca’s Northside neighborhood
Not From Wisconsin
1-2 pm • 206 E Jay St
Original songs that range from spare and meditative to hook-driven indie rock.
Off the Rails
4-5 pm • 710 N Tioga St
Off the Rails will be doing an acoustic set in keeping with the spirit of Porchfest, playing a mix of originals and covers.
Old Scots
5-6 pm • 113 E Falls St
Original music, an Eccelctic mix of progressive folk and rock with some jazz influence. John, Steve and Craig first played together in 1971 and – with a few interruptions – continue to create music to this day.
Old Time Club
2-3 pm • 105 First St
Old Time fiddle and banjo music
One Heart Community Drumming
5-6 pm • Thompson Park
Ithaca’s community drum circle since 1996
Opus Ithaca Jazz
5-6 pm • 402 N Aurora St
Students from Opus Ithaca School of Music summer program perform jazz standards.
The Original Cornell Syncopators
5-6 pm • 1019 N Cayuga 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.
Pamela Goddard/HarpSong
12-1 pm • 705 N Tioga St
Solo soothing harp and gentle folk songs – pull up a chair and relax. Totally acoustic, very intimate.
Papa Muse (solo)
4-5 pm • 507 N Aurora St
Described as “Indie World,” Papa Muse blends rock and world music with catchy hooks and funky dance-able grooves.
Pelotones
2-3 pm • 411 Willow Ave
The Pelotones play a variety of Swing jazz, R and B, Blues and originals. Good for dancing.
Penelope-Myles Voss
3-4 pm • 313 E Falls St
Penelope-Myles Voss is a vocalist and songwriter who studied music at Ithaca College. She bought her first ukulele at Hickey’s in Ithaca a year after graduation, and hasn’t stopped playing it since. Her songs are bittersweet and speak to themes of loss, hope and the search for identity.
Pete’s Pop-Up Porch Pickers and Square Dance!
5-6 pm • 613 N Tioga St
Fiddle tunes on the porch, square dancing in the Street. Gonna be a big time — y’all come.
The Philip Glass Cover Band
4-5 pm • 104 Lake Ave
A collective of wind/string/percussion musicians playing arrangements of Philip Glass pieces.
Pine box
5-6 pm • 712 N Tioga st
string band music
Plaster Men
3-4 pm • 118 Cascadilla Ave
Your new favorite Ithaca’s power pop super group playing tunes that sound familiar but you actually never heard them before.
Prof. Tues. Jazz Quartet
1-2 pm • 1112 N Tioga St
Mainstream jazz quartet featuring Peter Forlano on sax, Jerry Hilliker on guitar, John Sanderson on drums, and Rob Sarachan on bass.
Proper Philth
3-4 pm • 213 Willow Ave
Funk/Disco/House (DJ set)
Prow
2-3 pm • 308 Utica St
Four musicians from varying backgrounds that love crafting good music. We strive to create stories with strong imagery, inspired by 80’s pop and 90’s/2000’s style rock and alternative music.
Quaker Midnight
12-1 pm • 812 N Tioga St
“Quaker Midnight” is a husband and wife duo from the Philadelphia area performing their original acoustic arrangements of folk, rock, blues, pop, and jazz songs. George Schaefer (he/him) guitar/vocals, and Georgette Hamaty (she/her) vocals have been performing together for 13 years. They love Ithaca, frequently visiting their daughter at Cornell.
Richie and Rosie
12-1 pm • Thompson Park
Fiddle and banjo old time Appalachian americana
Richie Holtz and Friends
12-1 pm • 307 Auburn St
We’ll be playing acoustically. Songs you know and songs you may not know. Feel free to sing along.
Rose Fritzky-Randolph
2-3 pm • 507 N Tioga St
Rose Fritzky-Randolph is overjoyed to be singing from her favorite Ithaca porch once again! A singer-songwriter influenced by folk rock artists like Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile, Rose has been in the Ithaca music scene for the last decade. Supported by some of her long time musical soul mates, she’ll be performing a set of her original songs as well as a couple favorite covers. Happy Porchfest!
The Rudiments
5-6 pm • 449 N Aurora St
A bunch of amateur, rudimentary musicians that enjoy making music together. We cover songs from the likes of Tom Petty to Shovels and Rope to the Avett Brothers. Come join us for an hour to celebrate the return of Porchfest!!!!
Sam Money
2-3 pm • 123 E Falls St
Solo acoustic loop pedal originals and covers ranging from classic rock to funk to bluegrass
Sandbox
1-2 pm • 317 Auburn St
Mix of eclectic rock and originals.
Scratched Vinyl
5-6 pm • 1204 N Tioga St
Rock-n-Roll originals and covers
Sears St. Ally Cats
12-1 pm • 112 Sears St
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
2-3 pm • 432 N Tioga St
Local rock group with heavy influences from classic rock, formed in 2019. Setlist includes both original music and covers. https://www.instagram.com/secondspringithaca/?hl=en
Seneca St. Recorder Ensemble
12-1 pm • 313 Utica St
Lively, lovely, fun music for recorder ensemble. Appealing selections from folk traditions and Renaissance to contemporary composers.
Shinichi and the ITEs
2-3 pm • 520 N Tioga St
Fiddle, folk and fun tunes by violin and viola players ages 4-17.
Silas Brainard and the Ants on Stilts
2-3 pm • 310 Farm St
Silas Brainard and the Ants on Stilts is an Ithacan folk-rock group. Their debut album, “Trip to Newfield”, is a collection of originals released in March, with songs rich in vocal harmony, about coming of age, existential confusion, moving, pain, loss and acceptance. A second album coming soon.
Singing Heart Kirtan
1-2 pm • Thompson Park
Kirtan is a joyful practice of call-and-response singing from the yoga tradition. We chant mantras and prayers that open the heart and lift the spirit. Led by Jyoti (Jody Kessler)and friends. (with Sparky the Unicorn)
Singing Notes And Slinging Jokes
2-3 pm • 712 N Tioga St
It is Singing Notes and Slinging Jokes when SingTrece, and comedian, Kenneth McLaurin share a stage together. International performing and recording artist, “SingTrece” and husband Kenneth McLaurin are excited to bring you a great evening of entertainment. Partners in life, and creativity they merge, music, song, storytelling, and comedy, into an intimate experience which is an invitation as the couple, takes you on a journey of songs and stories about life, love, and laughter.
SingTrece
5-6 pm • 801 N Tioga St
Live performer, soul singer. Changing hearts one positive note at a time
Sonic Rust
2-3 pm • 408 E Marshall St
Neil Young and Crazy Horse covers from the early 70’s to now. Danceable and memorable.
The Soul Benders
4-5 pm • 403 N Tioga St
The Soul Benders defy the norm and deliver a powerhouse celebration of originals filled with blues and rock as well as many soul-filled covers. Emerging from their originals, you’ll find songs of universal resonance that get your feet tapping, your mind humming and your heart pumping.
Stone’s Throw Creek
3-4 pm • 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 for Grown-Ups
1-2 pm • 711 N Tioga St
Pithy tales from an all-star lineup of local storytellers
Story Porch for Kids
12-1 pm • 711 N Tioga St
Tales for young folk by local tellers
Stranded With a Kiss
5-6 pm • 711 N Aurora St
3 piece original rock
Strong Maybe
3-4 pm • 608 Utica St
Strong Maybe is a band from Ithaca, NY. Mostly improvised psychotic cartoon animal music.
Sue and Alejandro
2-3 pm • 116 Farm St
Sue Smith and Alejandro Papachryssanthou bring you something pretty unique: our favorite jazz tunes played adventurously and soulfully on chromatic harmonica and keyboard. Latin, Brazilian, standards…Both long time local music teachers and performers with eclectic backgrounds. Come listen!
the sunny weather
3-4 pm • 507 N Aurora St
Songwriter, Trevor MacDonald, is an acoustic Americana, indie pop, artist who performs as the sunny weather. Trevor is a self taught musician who began making music at the age of 15 while living in California. A year later he returned to Ithaca, New York and released a debut cassette. This led to years working with roots rock band Donna the Buffalo and the GrassRoots Festival scene.
Taksim
1-2 pm • 312 Farm St
We are a Middle Eastern music and Belly Dance band in Ithaca, New York. We have collaborated with musicians and dancers from Egypt, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Tunisia, Greece, Turkey, and Armenia. We perform music loved by people from the Middle E and Mediterranean and the Balkans. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMcWjt3NbAl5olVyD9Mbl5A
Tenzin Chopak
5-6 pm • 513 Willow Ave
Tenzin Chopak is a singer songwriter and artist based in Ithaca. He’ll be performing with Emmett Scott on keys and Cooper Casterline on percussion.
There’s Always Room for Cello!
1-2 pm • 520 N Tioga St
Delightfully mellow and lively cello tunes by players ages 4-17.
Timothy Weber Gets Help
4-5 pm • 701 N Aurora St
Solo singer-songwriter playing duets for once – favorite covers and most-requested originals for bouncy fun and heartfelt vibes. Guitars plus.
Toivo
4-5 pm • Thompson Park
Toivo plays an eclectic mix of danceable music from accordion driven Tex-Mex polkas to waltzes, tangos, and honky-tonk country. Richard Koski, accordion; Jason Koski, mandolin; Jim Reidy, guitar; Stefan Senders, banjo; Harley Campbell, upright bass; Annie Campbell, snare drum.
Tom Mank and Sera Smolen
1-2 pm • 313 Utica St
Original modern folk and blues with improvised cello. Tom Mank – acoustic guitar, vocal Sera Smolen – cello Rick DePaolo – acoustic guitar Kirsti Gholson – vocal https://tommank.net/
Tom Shevory and Chris Bell
3-4 pm • 1204 N Tioga St
Piano driven rock-n-roll originals. Inspired by the upright’s pedigree, but smitten by the digital’s versatility.
Travis Knapp & Friends
4-5 pm • 812 N Tioga St
Banjo-based original folk music, with lots of soulful singalongs & 3-part harmonies @travisknappmusic
Trillium Recorder Trio
4-5 pm • 202 W Yates St
This year we’re playing International Music from around the world, ending with American spirituals, blues and “The Sycamore Suite” by Scott Joplin.
Truth Decay
2-3 pm • 1111 N Aurora St
Rock originals from the minds of adults struggling to act their age.
VESTMENTS
3-4 pm • 430 N Cayuga St
VESTMENTS is athena rajnai and wallace petruziello. we write songs together in Ithaca, NY, & our friends help us play them live. hopefully you find something within our music that you can wear around yourself. instagram/twitter: @vestmentsband
VINYL DJ Collective
3-4 pm • 1108 N Aurora St
Few mates casually spinning eclectic vinyl selections.
¡Viva Mayhem!
2-3 pm • 104 Adams St
Vivace Vocal Quartet
12-1 pm • 407 Auburn St
Vivace is an acapella vocal quartet singing songs ranging from swing to country. The fun is baked into the close harmony and toe tapping rhythm!
Wallnut
1-2 pm • 210 Utica St
Eclectic mix of Rock and Roll covers.
Wayne Gottlieb solo
4-5 pm • 401 Utica St
Wayne (of the Pelotones) will play some of his original songs and chord solos. He will have a looper, though he may decide not to use it.
Will Fudeman
2-3 pm • Thompson Park
Will Fudeman playing mostly originals, with heart, humor, mandola and guitar, and whatever friends are free to stop by and join for a few tunes.