South Wayne PorchFest Is Back!

The streets of South Wayne, PA will once again be “alive with the sound of all kinds of music” on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the annual South Wayne PorchFest. Now in its fifth year, South Wayne PorchFest continues to expand its offerings, with 51 varied musical acts performing on porches throughout six residential blocks. Windermere Ave, St. Davids Rd. and Midland Ave. will be closed to motor vehicles, allowing visitors to amble freely from porch to porch.

Do you like Rock? Folk? Jazz? Bluegrass? Soul? How about Americana, Zydeco, R & B, A Capella or Country? You’ll find all of those and much more at the 2022 South Wayne PorchFest. Diverse musical acts will showcase original compositions, as well as spot-on covers. There will be dancing in the streets with music provided by rock bands to easy-listening jazz to foot-stomping bluegrass and as always the much-beloved sing-a-longs for adults and children.

The organizers excited for this year’s South Wayne PorchFest. The variety of acts they’ve scheduled encompasses everything from solo acoustic to large rock bands. They even have Appalachian clog dancers. PorchFest has some young musicians who you will definitely be able to say, "I saw them when... ” There is a great deal interest from the music community, so much in fact, that PorchFest has to put acts on the waitlist -- but those acts get first dibs next year.

“South Wayne PorchFest is such a wonderful way to bring the community together through the common bond of music. There are so many different artists and styles represented, from blue grass to a cappella to rock -- really something for everyone...There’s an exciting energy that PorchFest gives to the community each year, and we look forward to being a part of it again!” says Kristen Conrad, singer/keyboardist of 80’s rock cover band, Basic Cable.

South Wayne PorchFest has always allowed people to bring their own picnics, but believe that many will appreciate the convenience of having a variety of food options for purchase at the festival. Carla’s Pizzeria will be offering sandwiches, hot dogs, and tomato pie. The local schools will be selling lots of delicious baked goods and snacks.

South Wayne PorchFest is a FREE, family-friendly day of music, open to the general public. Visitors are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets, as well as strollers or wagons for the kids. Come stroll our streets and relax in our yards while listening to a wide range of talented musicians. You’re bound to hear something that catches your ear, your imagination, and probably your heart. We’ll be waiting for you. Full details are available at: www.SouthWaynePorchFest.com.

For a full list of performers, visit: http://southwayneporchfest.com/2021musicians/

Videos catch the vibe of South Wayne PorchFest: http://southwayneporchfest.com/flashback/

The Schedule:

11:30 – For Kids – The Stencils – Art Activities for Kids

Noon:

Nancy Huebner – 314 Midland Ave. - Singer-songwriter performing piano-based, musical theater-infused original songs.

TSP - 401 Midland Ave. - With a great depth of musicality & beautiful harmonies, Benjamin Le, J.D. Dougherty, and Lisa Baglione impart their love of acoustic rock and folk music.

Moose Tracks Trio - 420 Midland – Formed out of a mutual affection for classic Americana, folk, and country rock, Moose Tracks Trio performs covers of both hits and deep cuts intending to stay faithful to the original artists with a stripped down approach to instrumentation.

Lift Street - 432 Midland Ave. - Lift Street writes and plays their own original music that ranges from singer/songwriter ballads to pop, rock and even a little bit country. Guitars and vocal harmonies are accompanied by sax, percussion and bass, creating a unique sound that puts the lyrics out front.

A Capella And More – 420 St. Davids Rd. - Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Girls With Guitars – GMA's very own rock band; Villa Maria Academy High School Madrigals – A challenging repertoire with the most beautiful of harmonies.

Box of Books – 323 Midland - A bluegrass band from Philadelphia, PA combines modern songwriting with an old-fashioned sound - chock-full of literary references, wistful ballads, and a dash of self-deprecating humor.

Stay At Home – 203 S. Aberdeen Ave. - Formed during the Covid pandemic in 2020, S.A.H. plays folk, rock, and pop.

The Eggman – 234 Windermere Ave. - A one-man show featuring Neil Eggert on saxophones and Electronic Wind Instrument, playing to backing tracks. Neil plays a wide variety of musical styles, from jazz to rock, pop, and R & B.

Concrete Charlie – 214 Windermere - If you’re looking for powerful, meticulously curated rock and soul, Concrete Charlie is your band! Performances pay homage to the music of all time greats, including Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Rolling Stones, Robert Hazard & The Heroes, The Cars, Joe Jackson & Todd Rundgren. Their live shows are always high energy and full of good, clean fun. Concrete Charlie is fired up to make its PorchFest debut!

Zen Torpedoz – 201 Windermere - Original compositions that evoke a nostalgic, R&B retrospective akin to Tom Petty, Black Keys, Allman Bros., with a modern twist.

1:00 p.m.

Dani Tapper – 301 Midland - Dani Tapper plays well-known, classic sing-along songs on guitar/fiddle. Always a fun selection of songs for children of all ages as well as classic songs that mom and dad can sing along too.

Rented Mule – 318 Midland - A foot-stompin’ blend of bluegrass & country music, from traditional favorites to contemporary sounds. Combines guitars, mandolin, banjo, steel guitars, fiddle & bass with heartfelt vocals.

Consider This Band – 408 Midland - A Classic rock cover band playing all your favorites from the Marshall Tucker, Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Jefferson Airplane, Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, Beatles, and more.

SDSQ - 421 Midland - This quartet, plays a wide variety of music from several genres including: jazz, blues, Dixieland, contemporary rock, and classical, all on the very versatile saxophone.

A Capella – 420 St. Davids - The Baldwin School B-Flats - Beautiful harmonies, perfect song selections; The Agnes Irwin School Bel Cantos - A joy to hear.

Philadelphia Main Line Ukulele Group – 416 St. Davids - Active but casual and welcoming ukulele group plays many styles – contemporary, Tin Pan Alley, Hawaiian, folk, rock, Beatles, comedy, children’s music and much, much more.

Lost Northern Tribe – 325 Pembroke - Mixologists specializing in a world gumbo of honky-tonkaccordi on and zydeco infused rock and blues. Occasionally, some Irish & TexMex added to the stew.

Jimi Kenrick – 316 St. Davids - Philadelphia musicians creating new music and twisting unexpected covers. Acoustic & electric trio playing Bluegrass, Rock & Roll, and Blues. Setting the groove in Philadelphia bands for decades.

Skylar Love – 227 Windermere - A unique talent with original music that is energetic, compelling, and passionate with the ability to speak to the heart with her expressive and moving lyrics. It's a mix of singer/songwriter meets alt/pop/rock with a whimsical dark twist. Skylar is creating her own style and reputation as a mesmerizing live performer.

Barry Bros. – 201 Windermere - A guitar-playing singing duo who grew up making music together. They perform a fun mix of classic soft rock and original songs. Kevin plays guitar and has a beautiful tenor voice which blends with Don’s baritone voice and string bass. Both Don and Kevin are working musicians, on Cape Cod and in Williamsburg, VA.

2:00 p.m.

Dead Band – 308 Midland - Dead Band honors the music of the Grateful Dead by taking their own interpretation of the music that millions have grown to love and listen to!

Power Nap – 328 Midland - Power Nap brings a fun energy to all of their songs. Whether it's a unique twist on some classic songs or a creative tune of their own, the combo of two guitars and a stellar voice makes every performance of theirs one to remember.

Joey Pahl – 415 Midland - Covers of classic and alternative rock songs from the 1960's to the present on a beautiful melodic acoustic guitar.

Creaky Knees – 428 Midland - Just what it sounds like: traditional clogging to Appalachian roots music.

Clean Slate – 432 Midland - From Blondie to Led Zeppelin, Alice In Chains to Steeler’s Wheel, Heart - to Katy Perry. These guys and gal have all bases covered for a good time.

Walton Marquette - 413 Midland - Energetic rock & pop hits from the 80's, 90's, and 70’s. Intriguing mix of favorites includes The Cars, Prince, Journey, B-52's, The Pretenders, INXS, all curated to get you on your feet and moving.

Penny Lane Jazz Ensemble – 328 St. Davids - R&B and jazz fusion combines the elements of old school R&B with the songs of the British invasion – Liverpool meets Memphis. They also throw in a little Reggae, Rockabilly, and Brazilian Boss Nova.

The Chaperones – 203 S. Aberdeen - The Chaperones tap into the history of rock by playing songs from the 1950s through the 2020s. Their repertoire includes tracks by the likes of Buddy Holly, Fleetwood Mac, the Talking Heads, the Pixies, Jenny Lewis and Taylor Swift.

Maxie Mandel – 227 Windermere - Award-winning songwriter and powerhouse vocalist. Maxie has been featured in Main Line Today magazine’s “Next Gen: 15 Local Leaders Under the Age of 30” for her musical community service work. She is the founder of Maxie’s Hot Chocolate House, a teen concert event that benefits LiveConnections at World Café Live.

Carolyn Cott & Ken Meyle – 215 Windermere - Ken's guitar, mandolin & percussion bring fullness to Carolyn's songs. Their musical styles together have folk, swing, blues, & bluegrass influences.

TC3 - 202 Windermere - An acoustic trio which puts its spin on Americana, Folk and Classic Rock tunes plus original music written by Terri Camilari. Making their mark on familiar tunes using Guitar, Ukulele and Violin, w/ intriguing arrangements.

3:00 p.m.

The Percolators – 301 Midland - Formed to capture and express the sparkling vibrancy, power and joyfulness at the heart of New Orleans music. With its breadth of instrumentation (including: guitar, keyboards, violin/banjo, Bass drums, sax, trumpet, clarinet, and trombone), the band delivers animated covers of Dixieland, Funk, Blues, Rock 'n Roll, and Jazz. The raucous energy of the band's music is difficult to resist. There will be dancing in the streets.

Jessica Graae – 317 Midland - Singer-Songwriter - an elegant guitarist and lyricist. Her genres cover folk to rock to Americana. WSTW's Hometown Heroes Best Female Solo Artist (2015, 2017).

Cornflower Jam - 327 Midland Folk and Old Time Music - vocals, guitar, banjo, and cello. Traditional and progressive folk music originals and covers. Female vocal harmonies.

Rick’s Office Band – 414 Midland - A Blues and Rock Cover Band with a soft edge hailing from the western suburbs of Philadelphia. Each of band members diverse musical influence lead to the creation of interesting set lists. The band's focus on musical dynamics and "space" allow the vocals of Amy and Russ to shine through, while leaving room for tasteful guitar leads.

Deck5 – 416 St. Davids - A classic rock and pop cover band, playing music from the late 60’s to today, covering bands such as CCR, Tom Petty, Steve Miller Band and the Black Keys. Everything you want to hear and more.

Happy Little Train Wreck – 330 St. Davids - Happy Little Train Wreck has been playing music together for over 13 years now. Representing three generations of musical influence. In that time they’ve put their spin on all genres of music, Polka to Punk. Primarily with two acoustic guitars and an upright bass creating the bed for beautiful vocals.

Basic Cable – 201 S. Aberdeen - A Tribute to the Golden Age of MTV Four-piece powerhouse band with male and female vocals covering the biggest hits in rock, dance-pop, hair metal, synthpop & New Wave from the 80s. Go ahead, say, “I want my MTV.”

Niva Menon – 227 Windermere - A member of the Motet Pennsylvania State Choir , and many various ensembles such as the PMEA District Choir , and the Tri-M Music Honors Society, will wow you with your favorites, as well as her own compositions. Her favorite original, “38th street”, is a piece she holds dear in her heart.

The 29ers – 214 Windermere - An alt-country edge and Americana twang inspired by such singer/songwriter icons as John Prine, Guy Clark, Tom Waits and Waylon Jennings. When it comes to the music they love and the music they create, The 29ers are passionate about impeccably crafted songs grounded in compelling narrative truths.

4:00 p.m.

Schrodinger's Cats - 323 Midland - This terrific band plays an eclectic mix of tunes from classic and contemporary rock, to jazz, blues, folk, funk, and Americana. Schrodinger’s Cats music is always shaken, stirred, and with a twist.

Main Line Singers - 407 Midland - Main Line Singers - Made up of your neighbors & friends, this growing group’s arrangements of upbeat tunes from Broadway, Hollywood and popular music, from Anything Goes to Hamilton to Frank Sinatra to Queen & everything in between!

The Larks - 407 Midland - Founded in 1961, and longest running community outreach program of the Junior League of Philadelphia, is an a cappella singing group of 15 volunteer women. Always look forward to performing and welcoming new members into their group.

Jesse Gimbel – 431 Midland - Jesse delivers rich, cinematic indie rock which reimagines familiar themes. Drawing lines of similarity to Death Cab for Cutie, the Decemberists, Elliott Smith, Sonic Youth and Wye Oak, fans of a rich, real, relatable cinematic pop will quickly connect with Jesse’s music.

The Shoeshiners – 400 St. Davids - Bluesy Americana Roots Rock songs feature acoustic and electric guitars driven by a Cajon drum with a lot of harmonica color thrown in. For a little spice we'll add in a banjo and an electric cigar box slide guitar.

Mojo & The Helper Monkeys – 316 St. Davids - Covers everything from Johnny Cash, Elvis, The Supremes and CCR to Michael Jackson, Hall and Oates, and AC/DC. Just ask and we’ll try anything within our bluegrass set up and Mamas and Papas-esque harmonies. Get Ready for Fun!

Jaffa World Music Ensemble - 234 Windermere - Philadelphia-based world music ensemble which combines instrumentation and influences from the Middle East, India, Flamenco and other world music elements. With roots in the early-1990s, the group maintains its distinct style with original compositions and improvisations which stretch the boundaries of their respective cultures.

Cooler Full of Beer – 215 Windermere - Cover band playing favorites from the 80’s to today. Literally fun, fun, fun.

Hard Times Woebegone String Band – 201 Windermere - Inspired by traditional spirituals and old-time folk music, HTWSB brings guitars, mandolin, bass, dobro, and ukulele onto the stage, to play songs about heartbreak, despair, and redemption.

5:00 p.m.

In-The-Round - 325 Pembroke PorchFest’s version of Nashville’s Bluebird Café In-The-Round. Four different acts each takes turns doing their favorites songs while the other musicians, listen, pick-up the sound, and then join in with harmonies and instruments. An absolute audience favorite!