This page will continue to be updated for 2023 as we get closer to the event! Concerts will be listed by neighborhood.
Ardenwald Neighborhood
3636 SE Harrison St.: Folk punk/power Americana band Cahoots!, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
8703 SE 29th Ave.: Power rock trio Kickstar, playing original rock and hard rock, along with an extensive cover playlist ranging from ‘60s classic era through modern rock of today, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 14 and 28.
Hector Campbell Neighborhood
Milwaukie Museum, 3737 SE Adams St.: Clackamas River Brass Quintet, playing classic songs featuring trumpets, french horn, trombone and tuba, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
11732 SE Home Ave.: Three performers from 6:30-8:30 p.m.: John Mendenhall, playing solo acoustic original pop; Jerad Swartz, playing solo acoustic favorites from the 1950’s to the ’90’s; and Dismantled, playing solo acoustic pop-punk.
Historic Milwaukie Neighborhood
Milwaukie City Hall, 10722 SE Main St.: The School of Rock house band, a full band of kids ages 12-18, performing a mix of rock and pop covers, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Scott Park Amphitheater, 10660 SE 21st Ave.: Portland Ukulele Wednesdays Club, Portland’s all-age ukulele group, performs from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Beer Store, 10610 SE Main St.: The Frequence, a four-piece upbeat, all-original pop-rock band, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Milwaukie Station Food Cart Pod, 11301 SE 21st Ave.: Jessi La Main is a Pacific Northwest native with strong roots in the Portland community. From a young age, Jessi spent her time studying a variety of instruments. This developed into a passion for music that is still burning like an Oregon Coast beach bonfire to this day. Jessi has a passionate, full voice and a lot to say. Hear her original music, with its messages of love and hope, all three nights of Porchfest, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Island Station Neighborhood
11912 SE 19th Ave.: Kate Morrison, a refreshing and innovative classically-trained vocalist, performs with Gavin Bondy, the intuitive trumpeter of Pink Martini, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Lake Road Neighborhood
Milwaukie Lutheran Church, 3810 SE Lake Road: Mary & The Jazz Tones, a trio playing vocal hits of the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s, along with a few modern songs, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Historic Mill, 2746 SE Washington St., Hi Steppin’ Western Dance Band, playing authentic vintage Western Swing and country music, complete with steel guitar and twin fiddles, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Suggested donation of $5-$20 per group of people, but no one will be turned away!)
12366 SE Guilford Drive: The Black Flash, a progressive alternative rock group founded as a solo project in 2010 that has since expanded into a four-piece band. Their latest album, “Remain in Darkness” was released in late 2021. Catch them 6:30-7:30 p.m.
11646 SE 33rd Ave.: It’s a Torchsong Theater Company Pirate Invasion! They’ll be singing sea shanties and dancing to “Pirate Metal.” Come sing and dance with the pirates, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Bring your own rum.)
11342 SE 27th Ave.: Chasing Ebenezer, playing from 6:30-8:30 p.m., is a world folk-rock band based in Portland. With influences from Celtic, African, and Middle Eastern music, their songs make it hard for audiences to sit still. Their tunes are alive with bohemian violin licks, world percussion, and an ever-increasing array of instruments. The band is fronted by husband and wife team Benjamin & Heidi Beth Sadler. Venmo: @chasingebenezer.
Lewelling Neighborhood
4495 SE Meadowcrest Court: The Hill Creature of Oregon will host storytelling and music, followed by a dance party, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Milwaukie Bowl, 3056 SE Harrison St.: Noise Gate, a band playing rock covers and original music, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
6002 SE Morris St.: Experimental electronic music first by Bob Parker from 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by Breathing Room from 7:30-8:30 p.m. July 14.
Linwood Neighborhood
5529 SE Foxfire St: Harvey Brindell & The Tablerockers, playing Chicago Blues, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
5566 SE Beckman Terrace: Two Bit Brothers, playing Americana-style music from the 1950s through today (including Jimmy Buffet, The Beatles, The Eagles and Bob Dylan), 6:30-8:30 p.m.
10655 SE 74th Ave. (just east of Linwood Neighborhood): From 6:30-7:30 p.m., Clodewerks, a project of trumpet player and producer Kyle Lineeman, which combines looping, samples and live effects to make an immersive experience. From 7:30-8:30 p.m., Waffle Taco, a Portland jazzo trio described as “aurally, weirdly delicious.” Waffle Taco is Ben Beauvais (bass, vocals), Kyle Linneman (trumpet) and Andrew Lawless (sax). Waffle Taco’s main ingredient is jazz, but added notes of moving trumpet melodies and poignant songwriting give this group their delicious sound. Waffle Taco has 4 albums and an EP, and has notably performed at NW LoopFest and Portland Saturday Market.
11107 SE Stanley Ave.: Aaron Clemens, solo artist playing original folk and rock songs, as well as children’s songs such as “Little Firetruck,” “Hey Little Chicken” and “Tom-Tom the Cat,” and covers from The Beatles and other popular artists, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
7015 SE Furnberg St.: Old-time string band with banjo and fiddle, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 14-28