This page will continue to be updated as we get closer to the event! Concerts listed by neighborhood.
Ardenwald Neighborhood
3636 SE Harrison St., 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Folk punk/power Americana band Cahoots! playing a little bit of jump blues, honky tonk, classic country and little bit of rock n roll.
Milwaukie New Seasons (10830 SE Oak St.), 6:30-7:30 p.m.: The School of Rock House Band, a full band of kids ages 12-18, performing a mix of rock and pop covers.
Hector Campbell Neighborhood
10903 SE Home Ave: The RadioShack, playing an eclectic mix of radio play genres from the ’60s to current releases, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Chapel Theatre (4107 SE Harrison St.), 6-8 p.m. (note earlier start time): High voltage blues and boogie rock from Vierra’s Gold from 6-7:15 p.m., followed by metal band Grand Head, 7:30-8 p.m.. (Hungry? Food cart Demarco’s Sandwiches will be parked at the theatre from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Drinks available for purchase at the Chapel bar.)
11732 SE Home Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m.: John Mendenhall, playing acoustic guitar and piano pop rock with a bit of an ’80s vibe.
11401 SE Home Ave, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Merwulf (pronounced ‘mAIR-wolf’), a minimalist post-punk/indie trio from Portland with a sound that fans of Gustaf, Sneaks, WIMPS, Sweeping Promises, or even early Talking Heads may find appealing. Eschewing electric guitars for a simple bass, keys, and drums set up, Merwulf aims to say as much as possible with as little as possible. The resulting sound was recently described by a fan as, “Halloween if it were in the summertime.”
Milwaukie Museum, 3737 SE Adams St., 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Deer Friend, a dream folk duo based in Portland made up of Sarah & Kat Brady. Their sound weaves together soulful vocals, entrancing percussion and a wide variety of instruments ranging from shruti box to guitar to metallophone and more. Their songs range from epic trance-like ballads to simpler, folksy guitar tunes, and all share an undercurrent of soulful intensity, and playfulness.
4657 SE Franklin St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Dan Morris playing guitar and singing hits by Jimmy Buffet, Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd, Allen Jackson, Hank Wiliams, Hank Thompson, Merle Hargard and more old-time country music. Bring a chair and enjoy.
Historic Milwaukie Neighborhood
Milwaukie Station Food Cart Pod, 11301 SE 21st Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m.: 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.
11300 SE Main St., 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Singer-songwriter Kayla Meltzer plays folk and acoustic guitar versions of popular songs from the Beatles to Beyoncé. She takes a lot of inspiration from modern singer songwriters like Ed Sheeran and Sara Bareilles.
St. John the Evangelist, 2036 SE Jefferson St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Stumptown Saxes, a sax ensemble established in 2017.
Island Station Neighborhood
11912 SE 19th Ave., 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Singer-songwriter Kristin Gordon performs with guests. Kristin writes indie-folk music with intricate melodies and multi-layered harmonies and lyrics that make space for reflection.
12420 SE 23rd Ave., 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Kraemer And Company, a duo playing a wide range of music including classic rock, blues, pop, country, and jazz. (Like what your hear? Venmo: @Michael-Kraemer-31)
Lake Road Neighborhood
Hager’s Pond (2746 SE Washington St.), 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Kick back or kick up your heels to Western Supply Company, a tight knit Portland band featuring lead vocal, fiddle, lead and rhythm guitar, bass and drums. Vintage honky tonk and western swing made for dancing and enjoying, from Hank Williams to Bob Will and Ray Price to Merle Haggard. (Like what you hear? Venmo: @Western Supply Company)
11342 SE 27th Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m.: The Ripples, playing a lively mix of pop, blues, indie and folk in their brand new band. The group is led by Conor Lynch (uke and vocals, a Porchfest veteran) and backed by Mike Wellner (drums) and Brian Bell (bass). Covers, originals, and maybe a few surprises. Bring your dancing shoes, a blanket and picnic, a chair and relax on the lawn. (Like what you hear? Venmo: @Samlovestacos)
12366 SE Guilford Drive, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Portland Alt-Prog rockers The Black Flash return with their eclectic blend of metal, indie, and progressive rock.
3204 SE Sellwood St.: Join comedic performer, Antonio Shamano, for a one-of-a-kind experience as he weaves together satire, song parodies, and traditional stand-up comedy in his latest creative adventure, “Laughter is Medicine.” (Note: contains mature themes). There will be two one-hour performances each evening, the first running from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and the second from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Lewelling Neighborhood
5910 SE Laurel St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Blackwater Park, a tribute band playing covers by Swedish rock group Opeth.
4264 SE Fieldcrest St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Thom Lyons is a singer-songwriter from London, England who now calls Milwaukie home. Employing a combination of beautifully crafted folk-rock songs and a staggering weathered voice, Thom Lyons has been winning over audiences on both sides of the Atlantic for years.
Linwood Neighborhood
11592 SE 56th Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Acoustic folk & Americana trio Hushfire. Featuring Heather Schrock on lead vocals, Hannah Skinner on violin and Matt Krein on guitar, Hushfire plays folk and Americana spanning from the 1800s to today. (Like what you hear? Support the band via Venmo: @hushfire)
7105 SE Plum Dr. 6:30-7:30 p.m.: It’s All About Me, a quartet playing jazz and pop tunes.
6565 SE Furnberg St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Dylan May & The Message, playing original funk, soul and rock for your mind and the dancefloor!
7018 SE Furnberg St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Lindy’s Cul-de-sac Serenade. Lindy will share music from a variety of eras. Come sing along, enjoy free goodies, refreshments and surprise guests! (One of those guests might even be you!)
Oak Grove/ Jennings Lodge
5240 SE King George Ct., 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Brightwell & Moran. Americana artist Kelly Brightwell and folk-rocker Woody Moran serve up catchy melodies and heartfelt messages with their collection of eclectic acoustic folk-rock tunes.
4205 SE Concord Road, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: The Hip Replacements, a six-piece, high-energy, hard-hitting funk/soul/blues/rock cover band from Portland with horns, bass, guitar, vocals and drums.
3620 SE Hager Ln., 6:30-8:30 p.m.: The Sweet Sam Band, playing country and blues music. Frontman Sweet Sam Kisling is a song revivalist steeped in the blues, country and old R&B and rock ‘n’ roll, preserving old songs and writing a lot of his own.
15930 SE Wallace Road, 6:30-8:20 p.m.: Bruce Eric Reiter, performing mostly Americana original music with acoustic guitar, harmonica and voice, along with a few covers. Enjoy the music from the chairs and benches in shady lawn, under the maple trees. Reiter has been writing music since 1972. You can also catch him on Shady Pines Radio, from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, where he’s host of ‘Reflective Eclectic.’