2009 musicians include:
The 18 Strings Of Luv (Ken Zeserson, Jan Nigro and John Simon) sing great songs of the 60’s .... Beatles, Motown etc.
Alex Specker and Wayne Gottlieb play jazz standards. Wayne sings to Alex's amazing jazz guitar accompaniment.
Alice, Jan & Lisa are Alice Saltonstall, Jan Nigro and Lisa Frank singing original songs by Jan Nigro.
The Black Walnut Band is the new band with Dustin Stuhr... country soul love songs he wrote, as sung by Jen Cork.
Buffalo Horns is an ensemble of French horn players from Ithaca and the surrounding area, playing music from the baroque period through the present day.
Capoeira Angola Quintal is the traditional style of capoeira, an afro-brazilian martial art, which combine elements of dancing, combat, and music. Capoeira Angola Quintal is led by Professor Graveto, under the direction of Mestre Ombrinho in New York City. The local group has been holding sessions in Ithaca for many years, and is pleased to be able to share capoeira at Porch Fest this year!
Caution Children is a six-person band who channels a ferocious, occasionally unstable, anthemic brand of pop-rock. (Indeed, if Bruce Springsteen had bipolar disorder, he would sound something like Caution Children.)
Deixa Sambar is Ithaca's own samba group, playing Brazil’s national music. Deixa Sambar’s current members include brasileiros as well as newcomers to Brazilian culture, including both "town and gown" denizens of the Finger Lakes, NY area. All of us share a love for this vital, community-based music—samba—and the culture that created it. ithacasamba.com
Diana Leigh Trio is Diana Leigh backed by the estimable talents of Jim Scarpulla on piano and Bernie Upson on bass. They will supply some sweet and sassy swing standards for your dancing and listening pleasure! And, this being Ithaca, you never know who might be sitting in, as well. Come and enjoy in our little corner of Fall Creek!
The Don Drapers are a local rock and roll band. They practice in a barn in Lansing--so you could say they play barn rock. The band is complete with trumpet, French horn, accordion, concertina, banjo, guitars and more. They will be playing the album "In the Aeroplane over the Sea" in its entirety.
The Eclectics (Jan Nigro, Alex Specker and Ken Zeserson) play Jazz, blues, rock and everything in between.
El Caminos are an upbeat, energetic group that blends Alt Country, Blues, and Americana.
El Rumbon essentially means big dance party and that's what they try to produce wherever they play. El Rumbon is an 8-piece salsa band what plays dance music from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Columbia and beyond.
Emily Arin & the First Prize Hots play music that burns soft and warm like a kerosene lantern in winter, featuring Emily Arin, vocals + guitar, Peter Glanville, vocals + guitar, Gordon Rowland, mandolin, accordion, vocal, and Brian Dozoretz, upright bass.
Entwyned is John Paolillo on mandolin-family instruments (such as mandola and bouzouki) and Twy Bethard on fiddle. Tasty fiddle tunes - old-time and Celtic, spiced with world-music influences.
Fall Creek Bluegrass Partners will entertain you with bluegrass favorites.
Fall Crikkers Jug Band is happy music for good times (and bad).
Fiddelspel & Friends perform traditional Scandinavian processional tunes and, for the Porchfest occasion, waltzes as well. After several years of having to dash our fiddles into their cases at the first threat of rain en route during the Ithaca Festival parade, they are looking forward to being under one dry roof together on solid ground. Fiddlespel and Friends is Sarah Cummings, Laurie Hart and their students and friends ranging from ages 6-66+.
The Girls On Lincoln are Heather Boob, Jenn Cork and Karen Hollands mixing a blend of original country folk blues harmonies pleasing to the ear.
The GoCats play rockabilly originals, classic standards and Americana. www.myspace.com/thegocats
Gospel Hymn Sing is Edna Brown and Susan Lytle doing mostly a cappella gospel and hymns in harmony. They welcome those who want to sing along.
Hubcap unplugged! is acoustic power pop.
i venti dementi is a woodwind sextet consisting of pairs of clarinets, bassoons and horns. The musicians are regional professionals who play for the heck of it and on very rare occasions allow others to listen.
Ithaca Festival Community Singers sing together at the Ithaca Festival and other joyous times.
JazzHappensBand specializes in traditional Dixieland music.
Kí-Tún performances are musical journeys. Inspirations from Indian raga, Latin styles, and American Blues traditions created these enchanting original compositions and rearranged traditionals. The pieces are structured to allow for meditative, soulful, and exciting interplays of melody, mythology, and rhythm.
Lawrence/Birnbaum/Cowdery and many friends is musical theatre, art songs and operetta performed by some of Ithaca's finest classical singers, followed by a sing-a-long of folk songs and rounds with grown-ups and kids of all ages.
Nate & Kate play music in the American folk vein, dowsed w/ heartfelt absurdism.
Not from Wisconsin is an alt country indie rock inspired band comprised of Dave Yantorno on guitar and vocals, Angela Comprone on violin and vocals, Brett Powell on drums, and Mike Costello on upright bass.
Mike Ocello plays laid back, jazzy, electric guitar to a piano track he creates. Very mellow!
Old & New Americana is Laura Taylor hosting a Northside jam spot for musicians playing a variety of traditional and Americana songs and tunes.
Regina O'Brien is homespun Americana with a soft touch. She is accompanied by Gordon Rowland, Jim Catalano and Curtis Kretz.
Oresund's Brother is a mash of people playing a hodgepodge of stuff. Think of them as 'new-style olde tyme' -- some electronics, lots of acoustics, percussion, and fun. Sometimes even lyrics!
Pearl’s Basement is warm soulful tunes with a latin spin ad a country twist, featuring Uniit Carruyo.
Pearly Snaps is hot old-time music with Rosie Newton & Stephanie Jenkins
Rebel Wheelhouse is a two-man band comprised of electric guitar and electric bass with occasional additional guests. Jake Roberts, son of Ithaca's famous cellist Hank Roberts, plays guitar with his long time friend and band mate Arly Kamholtz on the bass. They began playing together 11 years ago when they were both learning their instruments and have recently released a recording of their first serious band, Fallen Stone. Their original music, based in rock, is uniquely creative and draws from many different influences from classical to jazz, while their use of different time signatures keeps the acute listener engaged.
Rich Recchia plays weird, funny combinations of covers, originals & song parodies in styles ranging from traditional folk tunes, to bands of the sixties, seventies and eighties
Rocko Dorsey is a pop trio force to be reckoned with, bringing radio friendly pop songs with a rockabilly undertone that makes it easy on the ears, and easier to get a crowd dancing. Combining an in-your-face live show with catchy melodies, tight arrangements, and the return of guitar solos, their mission is to entertain the audience by any means necessary. www.myspace.com/rockodorsey/
Alan Rose is the songwriter over the 12-string edge and a tireless supporter of the Ithaca music scene. His rootsy, poppy songs will stick with you long after he's left the porch.
Seneca Street Recorder Ensemble is a group of devoted recorder players who will be playing a wide range of appealing Renaissance, Celtic and Contemporary music. Led by Barbara Kaufman, they will be joined by classical guitarist Paul Sweeny.
Shuhan Family & Friends are Alex and Liz, musicians and teachers, and their sons Sam and Max who are also performers, as well as students of the Shuhan Flute Studio. Featured will be flutes, string bass, piano, and some surprises!
Sim & Nate are two members of the Sim Redmond Band, with music soothes that your soul with its warm sound & earthy rhythms.
Small Kings are Post-pop Funk-daddy Rockers on Bluegrass.
Stone Soup is jazz, folk & blues with Marne O'Shae, Ira Kamp, and guests. As their name implies, they begin with just two musicians, and then people come and add their musical ingredients. Some instruments will be provided. Bring your own instrument or vocal and join them!
The Storytellers are Lee-Ellen Marvin and four other storytellers spin magical tales and songs about dogs, ducks, bears, and bank tellers & more. Great for kids ages 4 and up.
The Syndrome play a mix of 60s to 90s garage/alt/punk/pop/rock with a beat.
Terry Burns & Ron Kristy are singer songwriter acoustic pop, some of it is fun and whimsical, some is definitely spiritually based. We always like to have fun performing!
Tioga Thunder is an eclectic group of family and friends who have always wanted to take part in Porchfest and decided upon a drum circle as few of them are naturally musically inclined.
Tom Mank, Sera Smolen & friends is Tom Mank, singer-songwriter, with Sera Smolen, cello, and guests.
The Tyrannical Vegetables are an art teacher, an ex-music teacher librarian student, an RN, a chemist, and an oboe-playing teen who happens to have a drum set. They play rock n’ roll, maybe some folk, maybe some klezmer.
Ukulelese as a Second Language is an impromptu workshop and performances, on ukuleles with Auntie Em & Friends. The little ukulele climbs every mountain, fords every stream, exalts every valley.
Valerie Anne is a singer/songwriter with a powerful voice and insightful lyrics.
Vitamin L is uplifting music for kids and adults.
Timothy Weber plays guitar and sings. He plays old folk, 20th century classics, originals, kids' songs, and sing-along favorites. Say "Sing a song about..." to him and see what happens.
Why the Wires is a five piece indie rock band with accordion, saxophone, violin, guitar, bass and drums
Lynn Wiles performs solo instrumental guitar, blending contemporary finger-style with jazz and classical influences, and may include a few vocals thrown in for fun! www.wilesmusic.com
The Yardvarks play obscurish covers from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Johnny Zachman is a singer/songwriter/guitarist. His unique hybrid of jazz, singer/songwriter, jam, folk, tribal, and alternative music earned Johnny impressive attention and respect from media and venue owners around the Indiana area. He has recently moved to Ithaca.
