Our third annual Porch Fest was a huge success. Thank you to all the bands, hosts, and folks who came to enjoy this wonderful event. Mark you calendars for Saturday, May 29th, 2027!
Photo courtesy of flickr contributer Andres Lombana Bermudez, edited
2026 Musicians and Porches
Pick up maps of the music around the neighborhood, or you can follow the map below from your phone.
Don't forget to brig cash to tip the fine Cape Ann musicians who have volunteered their talent!
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Bands
Food
See listings below.
Note: numbers are just for matching our paper handout. Wander in any order you choose!
Bands
1. Riley Hunt & the Fam Band
Talented singer-songwriter/guitarist performs modern pop, golden oldies, and soulful funk. Dad on bass.
4-6pm
7 Norman Ave.
Venmo:
Hard driving acoustic four piece. Sweet and salty, with sober Sunday morning harmonies following debauched Saturday night hollers.
4-6pm
Knowlton Park, next to fire station
Venmo:
4. Gloucester Songwriters Circle
A rich variety of original songs performed by a talented set of local songwriters.
4-6pm
7 Flume Rd.
Venmo:
5. In the Pocket
Old-time acoustic blues, jazzy blues, originals and a selection of popular songs.
4-6pm
17 Fuller St.
Venmo:
Well-known local singer-songwriter will be joined by local stars Matt Rich and Gil Clark
4-6pm
52 Shore Rd.
Venmo:
@CoreyWrinnC257
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Classic rock n' roll with a touch of country
4-6pm
205 Hesperus Ave
Venmo: (they're generously donating proceeds)
Barbershop harmony singers will be strolling from street to street.
4-6pm
Venmo:
High-energy traditional tunes in the Celtic, French, Québécois, Scandinavian, and Cape Breton styles.
4-6pm
Union Congregational Church
3 Norman Ave.
Venmo:
15. Dog Town
Genre-blending rock with brass, playing orginals and covers from Tom Waits to the energetic Ska/Punk of Goldfinger
5-6pm
229 Hesperus Ave.
Venmo: @dogtownband
14. Arnie Rosen & Diana Rock
Huge and varied repertoire including jazz, Latin, Motown, Caribbean, Hawaiian, pop
4-6pm
58 Shore Rd.
Venmo:
13. Ristuben Jazz Quartet
Jazz, swing, bossa nova, and surprises from other genres.
4-6pm
49 Lexington Ave.
Venmo:
12. Sage
Folk/Soft Rock -
Original/Cover Mix, and a touch of Greek rebetika.
4-6pm
2 Cove Ledge Lane
Venmo:
Upbeat mix of Bluegrass and fresh acoustic takes on well-known classics.
4-6pm
23 Shore Rd.
Venmo:
Shagalot's intoxicating funk, fock, and soul is the perfect cap to the festivities, so save some shoe rubber for dancing!
6-7:30pm
Knowlton Park, next to the fire station
Venmo:
Food
1
Meat & Sweet food truck
2
Holy Cow ice cream food truck
3
Lobster Roller food truck
4
Crepe du Jour food truck
5
525 Restaurant
6
Grillfriends Restaurant