11:00
Clarksdale Moan 2146 Marlowe ave (presented by NDG Food Depot & Folk Fest on the Canal) Roots/folk/Blues
"Authentic, heart-felt blues singing, harmonica, roaring National slide guitar, and rafter-shaking foot stomps. Their music echo's the Mississippi bluesmen of the past with a touch of today’s feelings in a new recession." {Listen} {FB}
12:00
Crackers and Jam 2119 Marlowe ave Folk-Rock
The sound of Crackers & Jam is warm, sweet and intimate, a jangly, endearing second-date confession that transcends conventional genre barriers. Their vocal harmonies, mandolin, harmonica and hand percussion make for a down-to-earth folk styling, while the electric guitar, bass and violin keep the sound distinctly urban.using indie, folk, soul and rhythm and blues. The appealing sounds of Crackers & Jam can best be described as Bluegaze for sunny NDG days. {Listen} {FB}
Eleuthera & the Melrose Mob 2201 Melrose ave soul/blues
An NDG-based soul/blues singer/songwriter working on her first full-length solo album to be released this summer. Her powerful, intimate performances explore love, loss, and the inner strength needed to overcome life's hardship. {Listen} {FB}
Howard St-Roy 5711 B Sherbrooke Ouest Folky Punk and Ska
"I see Howard as a performer with musical aspects to his act. For example, during his second song there was some kind of power failure which rendered his amplified acoustic guitar virtually inaudible from any more than 15 feet away. Nevertheless, Howard continued the show from the pit as if nothing had even happened. Truly something to look up to." - Grimey MTL {Listen}
Kush Kops 2176 Prud'homme Rock, folk, alternative
First cousins from Montreal and Ottawa brought tighter through our love to jam at the datcha, by the lakeside near a campfire or in our humble veranda. {Listen}
Pointer's Crossing 6462 Sherbrooke Ouest Roots/Bluegrass/Old-time
Have a rollicking old-time with Pointer's Crossing. Bluegrass, old-time and original foot stomping tunes will have you coming round for more. {Link} {Listen}
Sarah Segal-Lazar 2218 Old Orchard Acoustic folk
If Norah Jones and Joni Mitchell had a child and that child had to live through many, many Montreal winters. {Listen}
Steelburner 2163 Oxford ave Grunge-Folk
"Steelburner is a grunge-folk duo featuring Matthew Watson (from the United Steel Workers of Montreal) and Jill Staveley (former The Burning Hell).
Inspired by love and whiskey, Steelburner is a musical marriage between Watson's unique and powerful approach to playing stringed instruments and Staveley's strong and expressive voice - and of course their mutual love for dirty ol' country and grunge rock music." {FB} {Listen}
Summerled 5310 Blvd Cavendish Pop punk rock n roll
We play pop punk rock n roll music with passion and love for our audience members. {FB} {Listen}
The JEM 2260 Grand Boulevard Acoustic Rock
A grand time on Grand Boulevard with Montreal's loudest acoustic rock trio {FB} {Listen}
the puddles 2233 Clifton ave folk-pop fusion
Light, bluesy-pop folk-lady music.
Vikki Gilmore Rue West Broadway at Avenue Harley (Westhaven Community Garden) Singer-songwriter/folk
Vikki Gilmore is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Montreal, Canada who composes folk, acoustic style jams from the heart. {FB}
Zippy Dee 4085 Hingston ave Indie Folk
Zippy Dee delivers energetic songs of cultural confusion from her 6 years of travelling the world abroad with her best friend Eugene the Ukulele. {Listen}
13:00
Continental Rhythm 2257 Old Orchard jazz, soul, blues
Continental Rhythm is a Montreal based quintet, featuring two female vocalists as well as showcasing instrumental excursions into the realms of jazz, soul and blues. {Listen}
Daniel Mckell 5670 Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC alternative-folk
(Former Lake of Stew-ling) Daniel Mckell's popped out, plethorically worded, soaring, alternatively good-timee, folk music has been toted by some as a sort of "kids music for adults"... {FB} {Listen}
Dirty Ol' Band 2157 Oxford ave County/Blues/Folk
The Dirty Ol' Band have been entertaining Montreal for over 15 years with their take on foot stomping roots music. They return for their second porchfest.
FoOlish 5711 b Sherbrooke Ouest Modern reggae
A trio of sweet reggae vibes. {FB}
In The Name of Havoc 5826 Sherbrooke Ouest punk hardcore (acoustic set)
In The Name of Havoc is a party-hardcore band, mixing elements of punk, hardcore, stoner metal and southern metalcore. {FB}
Kim Adams and the House Cats 2005 Old Orchard Blues, Swing blues, Jazz
This band's repertoire serves up blues, swing, and jazz, tinged with country, gospel and soul! Tennessee front-woman, Kim Adams, has powerful and evocative vocals, while Ted Phillips lends the jazz vibe to the band. Bassist Michel Dansereau, guitarist Charles-Etienne Doucet, and drummer Jeremiah Mitchell round out the House Cats with notable talent, while Vickie Mortensen adds her sweet harmonies to the satisfying mix. {FB} {Link}
Lou Laurence West Broadway at Avenue Harley (Westhaven Community Garden) Soul/Blues/Folk/Pop
Soul-singing siren bringing strong sweet sounds from the deep blues of the sea to the streets of Montreal. {FB} {Link}
The Record Breakers 4073 Hingston ave Rock, pop, country, blues
The Record Breakers are from the West Island of Montreal. They play original music with elements of blues, rock, country and pop, and they play covers of songs by The Beatles, Chuck Berry, Blue Rodeo, and other iconic bands. {FB} {Listen}
Tanya Nielsen and Friends 3498 Harvard ave Jazz/Pop/Andean
Tanya Nielsen is a Canadian Chilean jazz/pop singer songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta based in Montreal, Quebec. She fuses her compositions and popular cover tunes with jazz styles and Andean influences playing acoustic guitar, ukulele and charango (South American ukulele). {FB} {Listen}
Old Time Honey 3591 Benny Ave Jug Band, Cajun, Cabaret
Straight off playing the culturally vibrant streets of Montreal, Old Time Honey seamlessly blends the New Orleans sounds of old time, cajun, and ragtime to create a very festive atmosphere. Played on hand made instruments like washboard and washtub bass, the trio is as much fun to watch as to listen to! {FB} {Listen}
14:00
CeltiQuorum 6082 Ave Notre-Dame-de-Grace Irish/Celtic Traditional Music
CeltiQuorum is a group of musicians who play together informally with friends in various traditional music sessions in Montréal, playing mainly Irish as well as other Celtic traditional music. We sing and play fiddle, tin whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar, mandolin, uilleann pipes and button accordeon. CeltiQuorum est un groupe de musiciens qui jouent de manière informelle avec des amis dans différentes sessions de musique traditionnelle à Montréal. On joue principalement la musique traditionnelle irlandaise et celtique et on chante et joue du violon, tin whistle, flûte, bodhran, guitare, mandoline, uilleann pipes et accordéon diatonique.
Corey & Sheila 2257 Old Orchard pop/jazz/folk duo
Corey & Sheila have been playing music together since they met in 2000. Now married, they have nurtured an excellent rapport with their audiences, and they present a wide-ranging repertoire of songs from from the 1930s to the now with joy and beautiful harmonies. {Listen}
Just Costa 2343 Hampton ave Folk/Blues
Sister-brother songwriting duo playing folk-blues with rock and Latin influences. {FB} {Listen}
Nancy Ann Rue West Broadway at Avenue Harley (Westhaven Community Garden) folk/indie singer/songwriter
{FB} {Listen}
Osmosis Unlimited 5711 B Sherbrooke Ouest ska
Ska reggae and rock by Me Mom & Morgentaler's John Jordan featruing Kali of Kali and Dub Inc. {FB} {Listen}
The Handsome Ransoms 2283 Belgrave ave western swing / instrumental/ early jazz
We play originals and covers in a western swing style as well as having an instrumental focused set as a tribute to guitar heroes like Les Paul/ Chet Atkins/ Jimmy Bryant/ Merle Travis etc. {FB}
The Skyward Eyes 2298 Melrose ave Alt/rock
Hey NDG & MTL! Richard Lewis from The Skyward Eyes here to say I am very excited to be part of Porch Fest this year! We will be starting off acoustic and building up to a full rocking show in our one hour set! Look forward to seeing you there!
15:00
Rouge Cactus 2296 Hingston Rock covers
Quatre amis qui, depuis plus de 10 ans, récupèrent un mélange hétéroclite de rock des années '60 à aujourd'hui. Un menu varié anglophone, francophone et surtout just for fun. {FB}
Ruth Saphir 2285 Grand Blvd Adult Contemporary
Ruth Saphir offers up guitar, vocals and flute through her original Adult Contemporary songs. {Listen}
Stephanie Flowers and the Sticky Finger String Band 2287 Wilson Old time Appalachian
Stephanie Flowers and her sticky finger band (they like candy) play a hard driving old time sound while respecting the deep traditions of this style of music. Come listen but you might want to bring your dancing shoes. {Listen}
Shadow & Light and Potion 2303 Oxford Folk/Pop/Alternative
{Listen}
Takeyce-Ti & Les Reggae Funkers 5837 Sherbrooke Ouest (Maté Latte) Reggae Fusion
Takeyce - Ti, a Jamaican-Canadian singer-songwriter in Montreal, Canada, backed by an excellent reggae fusion band, Les Reggae Funkers, to rock the house! We are a group of professional artists and musicians, most of whom have performed with top artists from around the world! {FB} {Listen}
The Hampton Street Coffee Grinders 2270 Hampton Jug Band
Old time jug band music that will make you tap your feet and whistle along! {FB} {Listen}
Blue Matilda 2331 Regent Country/Bluegrass
lue Matilda is a Quebec-based string trio, specializing in Bluegrass, Country, and Western Swing. You can catch them around town playing 'that sweet, old time sound,' frequently busking the streets of Montreal, Medicine Hat, and Banff. {Link} {Listen}
16:00
Gern f. and the Leftwingers 2309 Oxford Country
Steeped in old tymie goodness the 'Leftwingers' are the electric trio side of a hoe down meets bar room brawl—they are both elusive and brash, sort of "hey look at me!” and then they are gone. {Link}
Royal Kirklandians 2259 Hampton Folk/blues/jazz/rock
An eclectic mix of genres from foot-stomping folk to lyrical blues to rock and back again, mixed with a bit of jazz. Originals, traditional and covers.
Taelstrum 2448 West Hill Ave Storytelling and music
TaelStrum seamlessly blends the power of storytelling with the mystical might of music, creating a performance that appeals to the imagination and the soul. {FB} {Listen}
Clarksdale Moan 2146 Marlowe ave (presented by NDG Food Depot & Folk Fest on the Canal) Roots/folk/Blues
"Authentic, heart-felt blues singing, harmonica, roaring National slide guitar, and rafter-shaking foot stomps. Their music echo's the Mississippi bluesmen of the past with a touch of today’s feelings in a new recession." {Listen} {FB}
12:00
Crackers and Jam 2119 Marlowe ave Folk-Rock
The sound of Crackers & Jam is warm, sweet and intimate, a jangly, endearing second-date confession that transcends conventional genre barriers. Their vocal harmonies, mandolin, harmonica and hand percussion make for a down-to-earth folk styling, while the electric guitar, bass and violin keep the sound distinctly urban.using indie, folk, soul and rhythm and blues. The appealing sounds of Crackers & Jam can best be described as Bluegaze for sunny NDG days. {Listen} {FB}
Eleuthera & the Melrose Mob 2201 Melrose ave soul/blues
An NDG-based soul/blues singer/songwriter working on her first full-length solo album to be released this summer. Her powerful, intimate performances explore love, loss, and the inner strength needed to overcome life's hardship. {Listen} {FB}
Howard St-Roy 5711 B Sherbrooke Ouest Folky Punk and Ska
"I see Howard as a performer with musical aspects to his act. For example, during his second song there was some kind of power failure which rendered his amplified acoustic guitar virtually inaudible from any more than 15 feet away. Nevertheless, Howard continued the show from the pit as if nothing had even happened. Truly something to look up to." - Grimey MTL {Listen}
Kush Kops 2176 Prud'homme Rock, folk, alternative
First cousins from Montreal and Ottawa brought tighter through our love to jam at the datcha, by the lakeside near a campfire or in our humble veranda. {Listen}
Pointer's Crossing 6462 Sherbrooke Ouest Roots/Bluegrass/Old-time
Have a rollicking old-time with Pointer's Crossing. Bluegrass, old-time and original foot stomping tunes will have you coming round for more. {Link} {Listen}
Sarah Segal-Lazar 2218 Old Orchard Acoustic folk
If Norah Jones and Joni Mitchell had a child and that child had to live through many, many Montreal winters. {Listen}
Steelburner 2163 Oxford ave Grunge-Folk
"Steelburner is a grunge-folk duo featuring Matthew Watson (from the United Steel Workers of Montreal) and Jill Staveley (former The Burning Hell).
Inspired by love and whiskey, Steelburner is a musical marriage between Watson's unique and powerful approach to playing stringed instruments and Staveley's strong and expressive voice - and of course their mutual love for dirty ol' country and grunge rock music." {FB} {Listen}
Summerled 5310 Blvd Cavendish Pop punk rock n roll
We play pop punk rock n roll music with passion and love for our audience members. {FB} {Listen}
The JEM 2260 Grand Boulevard Acoustic Rock
A grand time on Grand Boulevard with Montreal's loudest acoustic rock trio {FB} {Listen}
the puddles 2233 Clifton ave folk-pop fusion
Light, bluesy-pop folk-lady music.
Vikki Gilmore Rue West Broadway at Avenue Harley (Westhaven Community Garden) Singer-songwriter/folk
Vikki Gilmore is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Montreal, Canada who composes folk, acoustic style jams from the heart. {FB}
Zippy Dee 4085 Hingston ave Indie Folk
Zippy Dee delivers energetic songs of cultural confusion from her 6 years of travelling the world abroad with her best friend Eugene the Ukulele. {Listen}
13:00
Continental Rhythm 2257 Old Orchard jazz, soul, blues
Continental Rhythm is a Montreal based quintet, featuring two female vocalists as well as showcasing instrumental excursions into the realms of jazz, soul and blues. {Listen}
Daniel Mckell 5670 Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC alternative-folk
(Former Lake of Stew-ling) Daniel Mckell's popped out, plethorically worded, soaring, alternatively good-timee, folk music has been toted by some as a sort of "kids music for adults"... {FB} {Listen}
Dirty Ol' Band 2157 Oxford ave County/Blues/Folk
The Dirty Ol' Band have been entertaining Montreal for over 15 years with their take on foot stomping roots music. They return for their second porchfest.
FoOlish 5711 b Sherbrooke Ouest Modern reggae
A trio of sweet reggae vibes. {FB}
In The Name of Havoc 5826 Sherbrooke Ouest punk hardcore (acoustic set)
In The Name of Havoc is a party-hardcore band, mixing elements of punk, hardcore, stoner metal and southern metalcore. {FB}
Kim Adams and the House Cats 2005 Old Orchard Blues, Swing blues, Jazz
This band's repertoire serves up blues, swing, and jazz, tinged with country, gospel and soul! Tennessee front-woman, Kim Adams, has powerful and evocative vocals, while Ted Phillips lends the jazz vibe to the band. Bassist Michel Dansereau, guitarist Charles-Etienne Doucet, and drummer Jeremiah Mitchell round out the House Cats with notable talent, while Vickie Mortensen adds her sweet harmonies to the satisfying mix. {FB} {Link}
Lou Laurence West Broadway at Avenue Harley (Westhaven Community Garden) Soul/Blues/Folk/Pop
Soul-singing siren bringing strong sweet sounds from the deep blues of the sea to the streets of Montreal. {FB} {Link}
The Record Breakers 4073 Hingston ave Rock, pop, country, blues
The Record Breakers are from the West Island of Montreal. They play original music with elements of blues, rock, country and pop, and they play covers of songs by The Beatles, Chuck Berry, Blue Rodeo, and other iconic bands. {FB} {Listen}
Tanya Nielsen and Friends 3498 Harvard ave Jazz/Pop/Andean
Tanya Nielsen is a Canadian Chilean jazz/pop singer songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta based in Montreal, Quebec. She fuses her compositions and popular cover tunes with jazz styles and Andean influences playing acoustic guitar, ukulele and charango (South American ukulele). {FB} {Listen}
Old Time Honey 3591 Benny Ave Jug Band, Cajun, Cabaret
Straight off playing the culturally vibrant streets of Montreal, Old Time Honey seamlessly blends the New Orleans sounds of old time, cajun, and ragtime to create a very festive atmosphere. Played on hand made instruments like washboard and washtub bass, the trio is as much fun to watch as to listen to! {FB} {Listen}
14:00
CeltiQuorum 6082 Ave Notre-Dame-de-Grace Irish/Celtic Traditional Music
CeltiQuorum is a group of musicians who play together informally with friends in various traditional music sessions in Montréal, playing mainly Irish as well as other Celtic traditional music. We sing and play fiddle, tin whistle, flute, bodhran, guitar, mandolin, uilleann pipes and button accordeon. CeltiQuorum est un groupe de musiciens qui jouent de manière informelle avec des amis dans différentes sessions de musique traditionnelle à Montréal. On joue principalement la musique traditionnelle irlandaise et celtique et on chante et joue du violon, tin whistle, flûte, bodhran, guitare, mandoline, uilleann pipes et accordéon diatonique.
Corey & Sheila 2257 Old Orchard pop/jazz/folk duo
Corey & Sheila have been playing music together since they met in 2000. Now married, they have nurtured an excellent rapport with their audiences, and they present a wide-ranging repertoire of songs from from the 1930s to the now with joy and beautiful harmonies. {Listen}
Just Costa 2343 Hampton ave Folk/Blues
Sister-brother songwriting duo playing folk-blues with rock and Latin influences. {FB} {Listen}
Nancy Ann Rue West Broadway at Avenue Harley (Westhaven Community Garden) folk/indie singer/songwriter
{FB} {Listen}
Osmosis Unlimited 5711 B Sherbrooke Ouest ska
Ska reggae and rock by Me Mom & Morgentaler's John Jordan featruing Kali of Kali and Dub Inc. {FB} {Listen}
The Handsome Ransoms 2283 Belgrave ave western swing / instrumental/ early jazz
We play originals and covers in a western swing style as well as having an instrumental focused set as a tribute to guitar heroes like Les Paul/ Chet Atkins/ Jimmy Bryant/ Merle Travis etc. {FB}
The Skyward Eyes 2298 Melrose ave Alt/rock
Hey NDG & MTL! Richard Lewis from The Skyward Eyes here to say I am very excited to be part of Porch Fest this year! We will be starting off acoustic and building up to a full rocking show in our one hour set! Look forward to seeing you there!
15:00
Rouge Cactus 2296 Hingston Rock covers
Quatre amis qui, depuis plus de 10 ans, récupèrent un mélange hétéroclite de rock des années '60 à aujourd'hui. Un menu varié anglophone, francophone et surtout just for fun. {FB}
Ruth Saphir 2285 Grand Blvd Adult Contemporary
Ruth Saphir offers up guitar, vocals and flute through her original Adult Contemporary songs. {Listen}
Stephanie Flowers and the Sticky Finger String Band 2287 Wilson Old time Appalachian
Stephanie Flowers and her sticky finger band (they like candy) play a hard driving old time sound while respecting the deep traditions of this style of music. Come listen but you might want to bring your dancing shoes. {Listen}
Shadow & Light and Potion 2303 Oxford Folk/Pop/Alternative
{Listen}
Takeyce-Ti & Les Reggae Funkers 5837 Sherbrooke Ouest (Maté Latte) Reggae Fusion
Takeyce - Ti, a Jamaican-Canadian singer-songwriter in Montreal, Canada, backed by an excellent reggae fusion band, Les Reggae Funkers, to rock the house! We are a group of professional artists and musicians, most of whom have performed with top artists from around the world! {FB} {Listen}
The Hampton Street Coffee Grinders 2270 Hampton Jug Band
Old time jug band music that will make you tap your feet and whistle along! {FB} {Listen}
Blue Matilda 2331 Regent Country/Bluegrass
lue Matilda is a Quebec-based string trio, specializing in Bluegrass, Country, and Western Swing. You can catch them around town playing 'that sweet, old time sound,' frequently busking the streets of Montreal, Medicine Hat, and Banff. {Link} {Listen}
16:00
Gern f. and the Leftwingers 2309 Oxford Country
Steeped in old tymie goodness the 'Leftwingers' are the electric trio side of a hoe down meets bar room brawl—they are both elusive and brash, sort of "hey look at me!” and then they are gone. {Link}
Royal Kirklandians 2259 Hampton Folk/blues/jazz/rock
An eclectic mix of genres from foot-stomping folk to lyrical blues to rock and back again, mixed with a bit of jazz. Originals, traditional and covers.
Taelstrum 2448 West Hill Ave Storytelling and music
TaelStrum seamlessly blends the power of storytelling with the mystical might of music, creating a performance that appeals to the imagination and the soul. {FB} {Listen}
