Sunday
May 18th 2025
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Porchfest posters, t-shirts, and paper maps will be available outside of 5670 Sherbrooke west, from 11am to noon, as well as at the closing show (if there are any left). Come say hi!
11:00
Celia
2262 Beaconsfield
Classical piano
I'm a self learning solo artist; I've been playing for a year and a half, all kind of music but my preference is classical or just calm piano pieces.
ELLE Group
6307 Terrebonne
Choir
Elle, a Chinese choir formed in 2019, brings together singing enthusiasts from different professions and musical backgrounds. Elle performs covers of a variety of Chinese pop and other songs. {link}
Les Voice Krispies
5466 Brodeur
A cappella pop & jazz
Through crunchy harmonies and groovy rhythms, this quartet sings offers a range of jazz and pop songs, in English and in French. A unique vocal experience that is not to miss! {link}
Megafaunix
3532 Vendome
Children's music
Come have fun with your kids singing original kids songs - English and French! All songs interactive and written for kids to have FUN! {link}
12:00
8 Dimensions
4041 Harvard
Classic rock, pop
Back for our fifth year! Awesome classic rock and pop from the 70s to today! Eight members, three generations, ages ten and on, rocking out on our lawn, for you to dance and sing along!
Chœur Maha
4452 Melrose
Choir
Innovative feminist music, high energy performances and a decidedly non-traditional take on choral music. {link}
Joe's Family Fun Songs
3784 Melrose
Children's music
Joe will be performing a mix of classic kids songs and originals in a fun concert for the whole family. The event will take place in the backyard so your little ones will be safe from traffic. {link 1} {link 2}
Mila and Emilie
2332 Hampton
Acoustic alternative
We’re two 15 year old gils that play covers and originals. We’re inspired by various artists such as Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, Mazzy Star, Billie Eilish, Lana del Rey and others. {link}
1:00
Hector Singh, Tom Mooney, Nolan Larin, Daniel Verrette
2274 Marcil
Alt pop rock
A group of young ambitious musicians who will perform their own compositions as well as some covers of their favorite songs. {link}
MgkMn || The Nolas
4803 Melrose
Folk, rock
MgkMn sits at a crossroads between The Doors and Johnny Cash; it’s a set you won’t want to miss. || The Nolas are an alternative rock band from Montreal. Their music is inspired by all eras of rock n’ roll and pop music, with Canadian roots, along with Italian & Latin influences. {link 1} {link 2}
N0rth
2332 Hingston
Folk-bues
N0rth sings a mysterious and comforting folk-blues. She accompanies her warm voice with the autoharp or the banjo. || N0rth chante un folk-blues mystérieux et réconfortant. Elle accompagne sa voix chaleureuse à l'autoharp ou au banjo. {link 1} {link 2}
Rhythm Bros of Montreal
4338 Kensington
Blues-grunge blend What a winter we've had! Let's burst into a ripe spring with a mixture of grunge and blues. {link}
The Good Buddies
3792 Oxford
Folk
The Good Buddies have been performing folk songs for over 40 years. Our 7 multi instrumentalist members love encouraging our audience to sing along with us.
The Fuzzy logic
2212 Harvard
Instrumental progressive rock
A fun-loving, energetic band that combines a whole lot of musical taste and talent with a frenetic, party-like energy - kind of like Frank Zappa meets The Vengaboys. Sometimes funky, sometimes heavy, and only sometimes tasteful. {link}
The Richard & Dave Trio
4445 King-Edward
Rock
The Richard Dave Trio delivers high-energy acoustic rock with a raw, soulful edge. Armed with an acoustic guitar, harmonica, and a passion for great music, they bring a fresh twist to classic hits and original tunes. {link}
2:00
Bikini Katz and snarewire
2309 Oxford
Teen punk
These teens electrified last year’s Porchfest with their debut performance, and now they’re back bringing their chaotic charm, frenetic punk energy and catchy hooks, mixing originals and raucous covers of the Ramones, Pixies, Destroy Boys, Misfits and Bérurier Noir. {link}
Emmy Aronovitch
4217 Hingston
Country, pop
Back for her fifth Porchfest, Emmy is a spunky local singer and guitarist. Come join her for a lot of country, a touch of pop, a bit of sass, and a ton of fun! || De retour pour son cinquième Porchfest, Emmy est une chanteuse et guitariste locale. Venez la rejoindre pour beaucoup de country, une touche de pop et beaucoup de fun! {link 1} {link 2}
Kings of Amsterdam
4803 Melrose
Funk rock, acoustic indie folk
Three-piece funk rock band. Think RHCP backing The Boss. {link 1}
Mark Pinkus
4355 Melrose
Neo-classical, new age
"Beautiful little solo piano stories without words" Mark is preparing to record his 20th solo piano album. {link 1} {link 2}
New Morning
4078 Marlowe
Jazz fusion
New Morning is an intergenerational quintet that plays a blend of modal jazz, funk, and Latin with a lineup featuring tenor sax, guitar, keyboards, bass, and drums. {link}
The Quintessence
4041 Harvard
Jazz fusion
A school formed jazz fusion quintet that takes interest in playing all genres and performing them in their own, unique way. || Un quintette de jazz fusion formé à l'école qui s'intéresse à jouer tous les genres et à les interpréter à sa manière unique. {link}
3:00
Holden Stephan Roy
6739 Terrebonne
Rap, hip hop
Holden Stephan Roy is an alternative hip hop artist showcasing a fast paced flow exploring diverse lyrical themes across a plethora of sounds. His live show is something you won't forget. {link 1} {link 2}
Steelburner & Suns || Andre Kirchhoff with Tanker 20
2309 Oxford
Indie folk, alt-country
Garage-folk with a family twist, Steelburner & Suns features the Staveley-Watson family from Nogojiwanong-Peterborough, ON. You'll want to dance along, join the band and join the family! || Spanning the rock, alt-country and folk genres, Andre Kirchhoff will be performing a selection of older songs from his Jimmyriggers days and newer as yet un-recorded material. {link 1} {link 2}
4:00
eLm
2198 Regent
Emo noisy rock
15/16 yr old rock trio. {link}
The Vlcheks
2309 Oxford
Folk, work, electric
Growing out of the folk reformation of the 2010's and bowing to the impending energy transition The Vlcheks have gone electric, may all instruments by electric by 2030.
{link 1} {link 2}
Vikki Gilmore
5115 Trenholme
Indie-folk
Inspired by everyday life and the vast intricacies of being human, Montreal's Vikki Gilmore crafts meaningful narratives that ring tenderly relatable. Through her indie-folk music, she seeks to create a connection between listeners and their personal journeys, allows them to draw strength in self-expression. {link 1} {link 2}
5:00
Ayelet Rose Gottlieb
3831 Old Orchard
World/Jazz
Vocalist and composer Ayelet Rose Gottlieb's unique approach has led her to exciting collaborations including: composer John Zorn, string quartet ETHEL and Palestinian poet Naomi Shihab Nye. In 2019 she founded the “Orchard of Pomegranates” - a community for vocalists and improvisers. Her new album "DUST" came out this April and today she collaborates with Contrabassist Adrian Vedady and pianist Kate Wyatt. {link}
Freddy Country & Friends
5214 King-Edward
Folk & country
Old and classic country and folk
Mellonella
4171 Madison
Prog math rock
Stegosaurus Music. Ralph Calabrese on guitar, singer Neptune Lightburn on bass, Gaël Parnas-Zver on drums. {link}
The WellingTones
2309 Oxford
Soul, motown, funk
Funk soul Motown extravaganza, coming at you straight from a basement in PSC: Felicity Hamer (vocals), Marc-Andre Caron (guitar, vocals), Dan Ellison (drums, vocals), Derek Skeie (keys, vocals), Sean Scanlan (bass), Fabien Rose (trumpet) and Johan Vinet (saxophone). {link}
Ursula's Groove
2283 Regent
Jazz fusion
Jazz fusion band playing original tunes. {link 1} {link 2}
6:00
Closing Show
Christian with Music Required & the Marymount Steel Pan Band
6975 Chester
Join us at Jeunesse Loyola for the Porchfest closing show, featuring two captivating performances! First, experience the comedic brilliance of Christian and his troupe "Music Required" as they craft improvised musicals on the spot. Then, enjoy the vibrant rhythms of the Marymount Steel Pan Band. Each performance offers a unique and lively experience that will leave you smiling. We look forward to seeing you all there! {link}
Celia
2262 Beaconsfield
Classical piano
I'm a self learning solo artist; I've been playing for a year and a half, all kind of music but my preference is classical or just calm piano pieces.
ELLE Group
6307 Terrebonne
Choir
Elle, a Chinese choir formed in 2019, brings together singing enthusiasts from different professions and musical backgrounds. Elle performs covers of a variety of Chinese pop and other songs. {link}
Les Voice Krispies
5466 Brodeur
A cappella pop & jazz
Through crunchy harmonies and groovy rhythms, this quartet sings offers a range of jazz and pop songs, in English and in French. A unique vocal experience that is not to miss! {link}
Megafaunix
3532 Vendome
Children's music
Come have fun with your kids singing original kids songs - English and French! All songs interactive and written for kids to have FUN! {link}
12:00
8 Dimensions
4041 Harvard
Classic rock, pop
Back for our fifth year! Awesome classic rock and pop from the 70s to today! Eight members, three generations, ages ten and on, rocking out on our lawn, for you to dance and sing along!
Chœur Maha
4452 Melrose
Choir
Innovative feminist music, high energy performances and a decidedly non-traditional take on choral music. {link}
Joe's Family Fun Songs
3784 Melrose
Children's music
Joe will be performing a mix of classic kids songs and originals in a fun concert for the whole family. The event will take place in the backyard so your little ones will be safe from traffic. {link 1} {link 2}
Mila and Emilie
2332 Hampton
Acoustic alternative
We’re two 15 year old gils that play covers and originals. We’re inspired by various artists such as Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, Mazzy Star, Billie Eilish, Lana del Rey and others. {link}
1:00
Hector Singh, Tom Mooney, Nolan Larin, Daniel Verrette
2274 Marcil
Alt pop rock
A group of young ambitious musicians who will perform their own compositions as well as some covers of their favorite songs. {link}
MgkMn || The Nolas
4803 Melrose
Folk, rock
MgkMn sits at a crossroads between The Doors and Johnny Cash; it’s a set you won’t want to miss. || The Nolas are an alternative rock band from Montreal. Their music is inspired by all eras of rock n’ roll and pop music, with Canadian roots, along with Italian & Latin influences. {link 1} {link 2}
N0rth
2332 Hingston
Folk-bues
N0rth sings a mysterious and comforting folk-blues. She accompanies her warm voice with the autoharp or the banjo. || N0rth chante un folk-blues mystérieux et réconfortant. Elle accompagne sa voix chaleureuse à l'autoharp ou au banjo. {link 1} {link 2}
Rhythm Bros of Montreal
4338 Kensington
Blues-grunge blend What a winter we've had! Let's burst into a ripe spring with a mixture of grunge and blues. {link}
The Good Buddies
3792 Oxford
Folk
The Good Buddies have been performing folk songs for over 40 years. Our 7 multi instrumentalist members love encouraging our audience to sing along with us.
The Fuzzy logic
2212 Harvard
Instrumental progressive rock
A fun-loving, energetic band that combines a whole lot of musical taste and talent with a frenetic, party-like energy - kind of like Frank Zappa meets The Vengaboys. Sometimes funky, sometimes heavy, and only sometimes tasteful. {link}
The Richard & Dave Trio
4445 King-Edward
Rock
The Richard Dave Trio delivers high-energy acoustic rock with a raw, soulful edge. Armed with an acoustic guitar, harmonica, and a passion for great music, they bring a fresh twist to classic hits and original tunes. {link}
2:00
Bikini Katz and snarewire
2309 Oxford
Teen punk
These teens electrified last year’s Porchfest with their debut performance, and now they’re back bringing their chaotic charm, frenetic punk energy and catchy hooks, mixing originals and raucous covers of the Ramones, Pixies, Destroy Boys, Misfits and Bérurier Noir. {link}
Emmy Aronovitch
4217 Hingston
Country, pop
Back for her fifth Porchfest, Emmy is a spunky local singer and guitarist. Come join her for a lot of country, a touch of pop, a bit of sass, and a ton of fun! || De retour pour son cinquième Porchfest, Emmy est une chanteuse et guitariste locale. Venez la rejoindre pour beaucoup de country, une touche de pop et beaucoup de fun! {link 1} {link 2}
Kings of Amsterdam
4803 Melrose
Funk rock, acoustic indie folk
Three-piece funk rock band. Think RHCP backing The Boss. {link 1}
Mark Pinkus
4355 Melrose
Neo-classical, new age
"Beautiful little solo piano stories without words" Mark is preparing to record his 20th solo piano album. {link 1} {link 2}
New Morning
4078 Marlowe
Jazz fusion
New Morning is an intergenerational quintet that plays a blend of modal jazz, funk, and Latin with a lineup featuring tenor sax, guitar, keyboards, bass, and drums. {link}
The Quintessence
4041 Harvard
Jazz fusion
A school formed jazz fusion quintet that takes interest in playing all genres and performing them in their own, unique way. || Un quintette de jazz fusion formé à l'école qui s'intéresse à jouer tous les genres et à les interpréter à sa manière unique. {link}
3:00
Holden Stephan Roy
6739 Terrebonne
Rap, hip hop
Holden Stephan Roy is an alternative hip hop artist showcasing a fast paced flow exploring diverse lyrical themes across a plethora of sounds. His live show is something you won't forget. {link 1} {link 2}
Steelburner & Suns || Andre Kirchhoff with Tanker 20
2309 Oxford
Indie folk, alt-country
Garage-folk with a family twist, Steelburner & Suns features the Staveley-Watson family from Nogojiwanong-Peterborough, ON. You'll want to dance along, join the band and join the family! || Spanning the rock, alt-country and folk genres, Andre Kirchhoff will be performing a selection of older songs from his Jimmyriggers days and newer as yet un-recorded material. {link 1} {link 2}
4:00
eLm
2198 Regent
Emo noisy rock
15/16 yr old rock trio. {link}
The Vlcheks
2309 Oxford
Folk, work, electric
Growing out of the folk reformation of the 2010's and bowing to the impending energy transition The Vlcheks have gone electric, may all instruments by electric by 2030.
{link 1} {link 2}
Vikki Gilmore
5115 Trenholme
Indie-folk
Inspired by everyday life and the vast intricacies of being human, Montreal's Vikki Gilmore crafts meaningful narratives that ring tenderly relatable. Through her indie-folk music, she seeks to create a connection between listeners and their personal journeys, allows them to draw strength in self-expression. {link 1} {link 2}
5:00
Ayelet Rose Gottlieb
3831 Old Orchard
World/Jazz
Vocalist and composer Ayelet Rose Gottlieb's unique approach has led her to exciting collaborations including: composer John Zorn, string quartet ETHEL and Palestinian poet Naomi Shihab Nye. In 2019 she founded the “Orchard of Pomegranates” - a community for vocalists and improvisers. Her new album "DUST" came out this April and today she collaborates with Contrabassist Adrian Vedady and pianist Kate Wyatt. {link}
Freddy Country & Friends
5214 King-Edward
Folk & country
Old and classic country and folk
Mellonella
4171 Madison
Prog math rock
Stegosaurus Music. Ralph Calabrese on guitar, singer Neptune Lightburn on bass, Gaël Parnas-Zver on drums. {link}
The WellingTones
2309 Oxford
Soul, motown, funk
Funk soul Motown extravaganza, coming at you straight from a basement in PSC: Felicity Hamer (vocals), Marc-Andre Caron (guitar, vocals), Dan Ellison (drums, vocals), Derek Skeie (keys, vocals), Sean Scanlan (bass), Fabien Rose (trumpet) and Johan Vinet (saxophone). {link}
Ursula's Groove
2283 Regent
Jazz fusion
Jazz fusion band playing original tunes. {link 1} {link 2}
6:00
Closing Show
Christian with Music Required & the Marymount Steel Pan Band
6975 Chester
Join us at Jeunesse Loyola for the Porchfest closing show, featuring two captivating performances! First, experience the comedic brilliance of Christian and his troupe "Music Required" as they craft improvised musicals on the spot. Then, enjoy the vibrant rhythms of the Marymount Steel Pan Band. Each performance offers a unique and lively experience that will leave you smiling. We look forward to seeing you all there! {link}
