12:00
Iguana on Fire
5756 Ave. Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Rock 'n roll
Local NDG rockers Iguana on Fire return to Porchfest for a sixth year, offering a kaleidoscope of awesome originals and popular covers spanning their more than thirty years together as a band! {link}
Macleod 9 & A Brief Canadian History
2260 Grand Boulevard
Folk, roots
A Brief Canadian History brings a fresh focus and interpretation to the historical figures and events that have shaped both Indigenous and Canadian history. The title was chosen to represent the period, which began when Europeans occupied and commenced their exploitation of Canada. This is indeed a brief period of time, when viewed from the context of Indigenous history, which dates back some 10,000 years. This engaging performance takes its audience on a geographical and cultural voyage across Canada, touching on people and events that have boldly or subtly helped to define our nation. {link}
Montreal City Voices
4472 Hingston
A capella choir
Founded in 1960, the Montreal, Quebec chapter of Harmony, Inc., also known as the Montreal City Voices chorus, brings four-part a cappella harmony to the local community through regular performances and educational events. The chorus consists of women representing a wide range of musical backgrounds, from novice to trained professionals. {link}
Saraswati Sainath & Aparna Sainath
5964 Ave. Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
South Indian classical
South Indian classical music called Carnatic music performed on a stringed musical instrument called a Veena. {link}
Shawny
5835 Terrebonne
Children's music
Shawny is a Montreal children's musician, performer, and educator, who plays catchy and engaging original music and old favourites that everyone can enjoy. Kids, parents, and kids at heart will find themselves moving, dancing, singing, rocking out, and popping bubbles! {link}
1:00
Endeegee
4533 Kensington
Jazz, latin, pop
John Inder will play his seven-string electric archtop with friends from the Montreal jazz community. {link}
The Obrigados
2111 Marlowe
Jazz
Formed in late 2022, The Obrigados are a supergroup of former Zodge members and local musicians putting a modern spin on jazz tunes. {link}
The West End Jazz Project
4605 Trenholme
Jazz
We are a jazz instrumental quintet who are passionate about improvising on both classic jazz standards and modern jazz compositions. {link}
Tyler Watson
5010 Hampton
Acoustic folk
Tyler Watson is a local acoustic singer songwriter who focuses on themes of love, anxiety, and everyday experiences. Inspired by Canadian artists Tim Baker from Hey Rosetta! and Donovan Woods, he hopes to bring his listeners along for a ride through emotional stories and acoustic melodies. {link}
2:00
Bread and Biscuits
2207 Oxford
Jazz-funk, fusion
Bread & Biscuits is a 5 piece jazz-funk group playing music to get your head bopping to!
Noteworthy
4459 Oxford
Folk, folk rock
Three voices, a guitar, and a bass, we take popular classics from the 60s and 70s and make them our own with an emphasis on strong, tight harmony. With a couple of toe-tapping originals thrown into the mix, we’ll have you singing and dancing along. Trois voix, une guitare et une basse, nous reprenons des classiques populaires des années 60 et 70 et les personnalisons en mettant l'accent sur une harmonie forte et serrée. Ajoutant quelques compositions originales à taper du pied, nous vous ferons chanter et danser. {link}
Siamsa
3495 Westmore
Irish traditional
A traditional Irish music session with Siamsa and the musicians from the Saturday Session (Saint-Houblon). Une session de musique irlandaise traditionnelle avec Siamsa et les musiciens de la session du samedi (Saint-Houblon). {link}
The Apologists
2224 Melrose
R&B, pop, rock
We cover some old and new. From Presley to Britney, Dolly to Miley, Kylie to Bonnie, Johnny to Amy. And a *bunch* of other artists that rime with "Apology." {link}
The Suspects MTL
4345 Draper
Classic rock
Bringing the classic rock tunes to keep you dancing. {link}
3:00
Gráinne
3782 Draper
Irish fusion
Three lassies came together in 2022 to breathe lusty life into their favourite trad Irish songs of old. Esme Cavanaugh, also a member of Esme & Sons, Lily Maclean and Darragh Mondoux are also all alumni of the Concordia School of Irish Studies. {link}
Leo & Friends
4879 Rosedale
Country, folk-rock
Music from Van Morrison, John Prine, Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, The Band, and The Beach Boy, and more. Once a month, Leo & Friends host an open-mic jam night at The Wheel Club. {link}
Roy Fu
7345 Fielding
Solo folk, pop
In his second appearance at Porchfest, Roy will be performing a selection of songs from artists such as Joni Mitchell, Michel Rivard, Leonard Cohen, the Beatles, and John Prine, with a special tribute to music by the Cowboy Junkies. {link}
Shatterglass Sweetheart
4882 Bessborough
Indie rock
Shatterglass Sweetheart is a three-piece alternative rock band that finds influence in a mess of differing artists. The band takes pride in the energy of their music and their integration of creative alternatives to genre staples. In short: controlled chaos, but mostly just vibes ;) {link}
SUPRA
4861 Beaconsfield
Vocal music from the Republic of Georgia
New to the Montreal choral scene, this group of singers shares songs and stories from the Republic of Georgia. You will hear polyphonic singing, which weaves together many voices, each with its own melody. Sometimes there might be a high yodel or krimanchuli which leaps fifths and is sometimes added in on top.
The JEM
2260 Grand Boulevard
Alternative rock
The JEM has been performing in NDG and around Montreal for over ten years, bringing you a distinct prog sound with hints of funk and alt-rock. {link}
The Unfamiliars
4376 Madison
Folk rock(ish)
The Unfamiliars are a Montreal band from the Sud-Ouest known for original songs and strong harmonies. This five-piece spans genres from folk and country, to hard rock and psychedelia. {link}
4:00
Blister Sister
2444 West Hill
Ol' fashion rock 'n roll
Post-Progressive-POWER-Punk_PERCEPTION_ALTERING_PINEAL_GLAND_STIMULAting_SciEnce-Ascension-Rock. {link}
L’ex
4670 Trenholme
Alternative folk rock
Alternative up beat, witty and irreverent folk rock for the closet anarchist.
Mark Pinkus
4355 Melrose
Original New Age solo piano impressionism
CBC radio broadcaster Clyde Gilmour described Mark's music as "Beautiful little stories without words." Mark will soon be recording his 17th solo piano album. {link}
Squidjigger
4995 Cavendish
Roots, rock, celtic
Squidjigger is a roots/rock trio based out of Montreal and Calgary with a standing engagement upstairs at Hurley’s Irish Pub in Montreal. Blending a wide array of musical styles, from east-coast celtic to classic rock to contemporary pop, the band has entertained at corporate events, festivals, and weddings from PEI to BC. {link}
5:00
Christian
4865 Montclair
R&B, pop, soul
Christian’s five-piece band plays his original music, supported by two backup vocals. The show is brimming with spontaneity and humour, creating a high-energy and welcoming environment for all. {link}
Double-decker Jam Sandwich
4110 West Hill
Alt-rock, metal
Two bands! Playing the music of David Bowie and Black Sabbath!
PopTones Vocal Ensemble (learn and sing-along to Simon and Garfunkle's "Cecilia")
5670 Sherbrooke Ouest
Pop choir
Like a choir, we're a group of singers performing beautiful and complex vocal harmonies, but that's about where the similarities end. We like to learn songs by The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Michael Jackson, The Zombies, the Bee Gees, Radiohead, Fleet Foxes, and dozens of other artists in every modern genre of music. {link}
The Back Alley Roots Band
2257 Old Orchard
Folk Rock
Three veterans of the Montreal music scene perform originals and covers of vocally rich acoustic music. {link}
Iguana on Fire
5756 Ave. Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Rock 'n roll
Local NDG rockers Iguana on Fire return to Porchfest for a sixth year, offering a kaleidoscope of awesome originals and popular covers spanning their more than thirty years together as a band! {link}
Macleod 9 & A Brief Canadian History
2260 Grand Boulevard
Folk, roots
A Brief Canadian History brings a fresh focus and interpretation to the historical figures and events that have shaped both Indigenous and Canadian history. The title was chosen to represent the period, which began when Europeans occupied and commenced their exploitation of Canada. This is indeed a brief period of time, when viewed from the context of Indigenous history, which dates back some 10,000 years. This engaging performance takes its audience on a geographical and cultural voyage across Canada, touching on people and events that have boldly or subtly helped to define our nation. {link}
Montreal City Voices
4472 Hingston
A capella choir
Founded in 1960, the Montreal, Quebec chapter of Harmony, Inc., also known as the Montreal City Voices chorus, brings four-part a cappella harmony to the local community through regular performances and educational events. The chorus consists of women representing a wide range of musical backgrounds, from novice to trained professionals. {link}
Saraswati Sainath & Aparna Sainath
5964 Ave. Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
South Indian classical
South Indian classical music called Carnatic music performed on a stringed musical instrument called a Veena. {link}
Shawny
5835 Terrebonne
Children's music
Shawny is a Montreal children's musician, performer, and educator, who plays catchy and engaging original music and old favourites that everyone can enjoy. Kids, parents, and kids at heart will find themselves moving, dancing, singing, rocking out, and popping bubbles! {link}
1:00
Endeegee
4533 Kensington
Jazz, latin, pop
John Inder will play his seven-string electric archtop with friends from the Montreal jazz community. {link}
The Obrigados
2111 Marlowe
Jazz
Formed in late 2022, The Obrigados are a supergroup of former Zodge members and local musicians putting a modern spin on jazz tunes. {link}
The West End Jazz Project
4605 Trenholme
Jazz
We are a jazz instrumental quintet who are passionate about improvising on both classic jazz standards and modern jazz compositions. {link}
Tyler Watson
5010 Hampton
Acoustic folk
Tyler Watson is a local acoustic singer songwriter who focuses on themes of love, anxiety, and everyday experiences. Inspired by Canadian artists Tim Baker from Hey Rosetta! and Donovan Woods, he hopes to bring his listeners along for a ride through emotional stories and acoustic melodies. {link}
2:00
Bread and Biscuits
2207 Oxford
Jazz-funk, fusion
Bread & Biscuits is a 5 piece jazz-funk group playing music to get your head bopping to!
Noteworthy
4459 Oxford
Folk, folk rock
Three voices, a guitar, and a bass, we take popular classics from the 60s and 70s and make them our own with an emphasis on strong, tight harmony. With a couple of toe-tapping originals thrown into the mix, we’ll have you singing and dancing along. Trois voix, une guitare et une basse, nous reprenons des classiques populaires des années 60 et 70 et les personnalisons en mettant l'accent sur une harmonie forte et serrée. Ajoutant quelques compositions originales à taper du pied, nous vous ferons chanter et danser. {link}
Siamsa
3495 Westmore
Irish traditional
A traditional Irish music session with Siamsa and the musicians from the Saturday Session (Saint-Houblon). Une session de musique irlandaise traditionnelle avec Siamsa et les musiciens de la session du samedi (Saint-Houblon). {link}
The Apologists
2224 Melrose
R&B, pop, rock
We cover some old and new. From Presley to Britney, Dolly to Miley, Kylie to Bonnie, Johnny to Amy. And a *bunch* of other artists that rime with "Apology." {link}
The Suspects MTL
4345 Draper
Classic rock
Bringing the classic rock tunes to keep you dancing. {link}
3:00
Gráinne
3782 Draper
Irish fusion
Three lassies came together in 2022 to breathe lusty life into their favourite trad Irish songs of old. Esme Cavanaugh, also a member of Esme & Sons, Lily Maclean and Darragh Mondoux are also all alumni of the Concordia School of Irish Studies. {link}
Leo & Friends
4879 Rosedale
Country, folk-rock
Music from Van Morrison, John Prine, Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, The Band, and The Beach Boy, and more. Once a month, Leo & Friends host an open-mic jam night at The Wheel Club. {link}
Roy Fu
7345 Fielding
Solo folk, pop
In his second appearance at Porchfest, Roy will be performing a selection of songs from artists such as Joni Mitchell, Michel Rivard, Leonard Cohen, the Beatles, and John Prine, with a special tribute to music by the Cowboy Junkies. {link}
Shatterglass Sweetheart
4882 Bessborough
Indie rock
Shatterglass Sweetheart is a three-piece alternative rock band that finds influence in a mess of differing artists. The band takes pride in the energy of their music and their integration of creative alternatives to genre staples. In short: controlled chaos, but mostly just vibes ;) {link}
SUPRA
4861 Beaconsfield
Vocal music from the Republic of Georgia
New to the Montreal choral scene, this group of singers shares songs and stories from the Republic of Georgia. You will hear polyphonic singing, which weaves together many voices, each with its own melody. Sometimes there might be a high yodel or krimanchuli which leaps fifths and is sometimes added in on top.
The JEM
2260 Grand Boulevard
Alternative rock
The JEM has been performing in NDG and around Montreal for over ten years, bringing you a distinct prog sound with hints of funk and alt-rock. {link}
The Unfamiliars
4376 Madison
Folk rock(ish)
The Unfamiliars are a Montreal band from the Sud-Ouest known for original songs and strong harmonies. This five-piece spans genres from folk and country, to hard rock and psychedelia. {link}
4:00
Blister Sister
2444 West Hill
Ol' fashion rock 'n roll
Post-Progressive-POWER-Punk_PERCEPTION_ALTERING_PINEAL_GLAND_STIMULAting_SciEnce-Ascension-Rock. {link}
L’ex
4670 Trenholme
Alternative folk rock
Alternative up beat, witty and irreverent folk rock for the closet anarchist.
Mark Pinkus
4355 Melrose
Original New Age solo piano impressionism
CBC radio broadcaster Clyde Gilmour described Mark's music as "Beautiful little stories without words." Mark will soon be recording his 17th solo piano album. {link}
Squidjigger
4995 Cavendish
Roots, rock, celtic
Squidjigger is a roots/rock trio based out of Montreal and Calgary with a standing engagement upstairs at Hurley’s Irish Pub in Montreal. Blending a wide array of musical styles, from east-coast celtic to classic rock to contemporary pop, the band has entertained at corporate events, festivals, and weddings from PEI to BC. {link}
5:00
Christian
4865 Montclair
R&B, pop, soul
Christian’s five-piece band plays his original music, supported by two backup vocals. The show is brimming with spontaneity and humour, creating a high-energy and welcoming environment for all. {link}
Double-decker Jam Sandwich
4110 West Hill
Alt-rock, metal
Two bands! Playing the music of David Bowie and Black Sabbath!
PopTones Vocal Ensemble (learn and sing-along to Simon and Garfunkle's "Cecilia")
5670 Sherbrooke Ouest
Pop choir
Like a choir, we're a group of singers performing beautiful and complex vocal harmonies, but that's about where the similarities end. We like to learn songs by The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Michael Jackson, The Zombies, the Bee Gees, Radiohead, Fleet Foxes, and dozens of other artists in every modern genre of music. {link}
The Back Alley Roots Band
2257 Old Orchard
Folk Rock
Three veterans of the Montreal music scene perform originals and covers of vocally rich acoustic music. {link}
