From PORCHFEST
The fourth Porchfest is expanding its footprint and line-up including Canadian rockers Rose Cora Perry and the Truth Untold when it takes place Saturday, June 8, 1:45-7 p.m.
Brian Young, one of Porchfest’s founding members and president says the plan was to expand porches and bands this year and they have done so successfully.
The event will feature 18 bands of various genres playing on 15 porches on Eberly, Gorrell and Hankey avenues as well as on West Wooster Street.
“We wanted to expand to some new bands that have not played Porchfest before while keeping some of the fan favorites and so we felt we needed to add a few bands in order to do that,” he said. “Getting the bands to play has never been the hard part – It was getting the porches in the right areas for the bands to play on that had been an issue.”
Fortunately, the organizers did find several more homeowners in the area that were willing to host a band on their porch. “Getting new porches in strategic spots was key to being able to invite more artists this year”, said Young.
Other areas of Porchfest expansion is in the merchandise. New T- Shirts designed by artist, Amy Karlovec will be on sale in a limited number and Artist and engraver Amy Davis of Round & Round Gifts donated time to provide Porchfest Water Bottles and Bottle openers.
Another artist, and founding Porchfest member, Mary Dennis is providing a limited number of ceramic Porchfest mugs at the merch table as well.
A few of the bands that have been performed at Porchfest from the beginning are taking a break this year with new artists now taking the stage. The event features 18 bands with only seven returning from last year.
The event begins at 1:45 with the BGSU Falcon Samba Bateria kicking it off.
A band will start every 15 minutes throughout the afternoon somewhere in the walkable area. (Maps will be provided online and at the event) Each band plays for 45 minutes and it will come to an end at 7 p.m.
Click to check out the festival map.
Porchfest schedule
| 1:45 – 2:00 PM | Samba Bateria | Hankey Ave. (Marching West) |
| 2:00 – 2:45 PM | The Illegal Smiles | 200 Eberly Ave. |
| 2:15 – 3:00 PM | Sam Shaba & Band | 707 W. Wooster St. |
| 2:30 – 3:15 PM | Over Medicated | 223 Gorrell (backyard patio) |
| 2:45 – 3:30 PM | The Extras | 250 Eberly Ave. |
| 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Ramblin’ Rhythm | 161 Eberly Ave. |
| 3:15 – 4:00 PM | it’somewhat humanoid! | Arlyn’s Good Beer |
| 3:30 – 4:15 PM | The Jolly Gabbers | 255 Eberly (garage) |
| 3:45 – 4:30 PM | Joe Baker Band | 221 Eberly Ave. (garage) |
| 4:00 – 4:45 PM | Corduroy Road | 139 Eberly Ave. |
| 4:15 – 5:00 PM | Rose Cora Perry & the Truth Untold | 250 Eberly Ave. |
| 4:30 – 5:15 PM | Cigar Box Scott | Arlyn’s Good Beer |
| 4:45 – 5:30 PM | Cowboy Car | 204 Eberly Ave. |
| 5:00 – 5:45 PM | Ginger & the Snaps | Don’s Garage |
| 5:15 – 6:00 PM | Herbie & the Love Bugs | 140 Gorrell Ave. |
| 5:30 – 6:15 PM | GRUBS | 707 W. Wooster St. |
| 5:45 – 6:30 PM | Tom Gorman & Friends | 223 Eberly (alley garage) |
| 6:00 – 6:45 PM | Kameron Frankart | Arlyn’s Good Beer |
| 6:15 – 7:00 PM | Freight Street | 208 Eberly Ave. |
“We just hope for good weather and fun times”, adds Young. “Because the purpose is to not only provide a unique music festival, free to the public with various types of music, but to also get people out to meet with each other and make new friends!” It’s always been about that.
