This page will continue to be updated as we get closer to the event! Concerts listed by neighborhood.
Ardenwald Neighborhood
9701 SE 36th Ave: Roadside Attraction- Milwaukie’s local legends of rock, play the sweet tunes of Oregon with an electric mix of originals and covers, featuring multiple singers and instruments., 6:30-8:30 p.m
8826 SE 28th Ave: Bon Ton Rulers– A fun New Orleans party in the form of a five piece band (drums/guitar/bass/keys/sax). The Bon Ton Rulers will connect with the Milwaukie neighborhood crowd through the performance of infectious New Orleans style grooves along with classic blues, R&B, funk and rock ‘n’ roll tunes. 7:30-8:30 p.m.
9355 SE 32nd Ave: Andrew Justice– Hip hop beats mixed with classical guitar from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
3377 SE Roswell St: The ‘Rents– Playing all your favorites from the 60’s, 70’s and beyond., 6:30-8:30 p.m
2877 SE Boyd St.: Nicamus– playing many flavors of indie rock/pop, garage rock, lo-fi rock, pysch rock/pop, power pop, and indie folk., from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
10999 SE 37th Ave: Savage Jack & Katey– an Acoustic duo featuring covers and originals., from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Hector Campbell Neighborhood
4725 SE Washington Pl.: G.F.L -A punk band playing loud, catchy songs perfect for survival in a messed up world.7:30-8:30 p.m. July 17, 24 & 31.
4110 SE Jackson St.: Toyboat Toyboat Toyboat– A distinct mixture of punk, jazz and world rhythms. They feature drums, bass/guitar, electric trumpet and a keyboardist who also plays the Quintron Drum Buddy, a hand built light wave theremin! from, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
4110 SE Jackson St.:Nerds! – A three-piece rock band. A bit poppy. A bit punky. Someone at our last Porchfest said we sounded a bit like the Minutemen (we wish). But really, we are pretty good at covering their own songs about Dungeons and Dragons, forlorn love, and losing our hair. 7:30-8:30 p.m
3740 SE King Rd: Thea’s Wedding Band– the most recent project between two sisters Lousia Mae (vocals and guitar) Seda (vocals and guitar) , their father Benjamin (guitar) and step-father Jeff (banjo) occasionally joined by drums. The group brings a unique blend of rhythmic, melodic harmonies, falling in the grey area between DIY northwest folk, Americana and traditional. A sound similar to that of Neko Case and the Corn Sisters, or Calexico. Having grown up influenced by both long-time musicians Benjamin and Jeff, the sisters add harmony driven old time folk rock vocals to Benjamin’s intricate finger pick style and Jeff’s unique approach to banjo playing, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
3740 SE King Rd: HeBGBs– a Portland-based danceable indie rock band. This will be our fourth year performing at Porchfest in a row. We’d love to share some original songs with you and dance in a bubble forest!, from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
10903 SE Home Ave: The Radioshack- performing an eclectic mix of radio singles spanning decades., from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Historic (Downtown) Milwaukie
Portland Waldorf School (2300 SE Harrison St.):School of Rock Portland House Band– is made up of some of the most talented young musicians in the city, students under 18 who audition to join this elite, gigging group. They bring high-energy, crowd-pleasing cover sets that showcase their skill, teamwork, and passion for rock and roll, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (also performing at 8809 SE 43rd Ave on 7/17)
10600 SE McLoughlin Blvd Suite 105 (Vida 33 Parking Lot): Al Polito Band– performing modern blues for people who’ve lived a little, from 6:30-7:30 p.m
10600 SE McLoughlin Blvd Suite 105 (Vida 33 Parking Lot): Zane Thomas -performing high energy, dynamic hip hop about super heroes, redemption arcs, recovery, and living your best life, from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
10643 SE 29th Ave: Corn Fred & Sex on the Bread– A porchcore double header in the style of Z and X, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
1924 SE Monroe St (Bridge City Improv): Canoofle– Portland’s premier improv rock band, with over 25 years of experience. They take your original song titles and turn them into music right before your very ears. These are 100-percent improvised songs with lyrics—not a jam band or a jazz jam—just good fun., from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
1915 SE Jefferson St (Sauna Glo): Phosphene– playing Indie rock, shoegaze, dream pop, folk from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
1915 SE Jefferson St (Sauna Glo): Meridian Green– is a performing songwriter and a fierce protector of ancient redwoods, pygmy forests, and rivers running wild to the sea. She’s a community organizer and activist working to preserve a healthy planet and place for all people. She is, as ever, inspired by “building community through music”. Her original Cascadiana folk fusion moves down old country roads to earthy rhythms on a journey through lively villages where the deeply personal lives next door to the downright political from, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Island Station Neighborhood
11912 SE 19th Ave.: Jennifer Smieja and Peter Dammann – Acoustic guitar and vocal duo, playing blues, pop, jazz, and ‘70s classics., from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (VENMO: @Jennifer-Smieja)
Lake Road Neighborhood
4377 SE Chelsea St: Slam Piece– a duo playing indy and punk rock. Includes songs from their first album named after Elk Rock island from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
4630 SE International Way #200 (Freeman Barrelhouse): PDX Preachers– playing Blues, rock, and alternative, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
11584 SE 32nd Ave: Windward– Fluid flute favorites from decades past: John Denver, Simon & Garfunkel,
Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Eva Cassidy, Josh Groban, and a little Latin. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 17, 24 & 31.
13022 SE Kuehn Rd: The Defecators -playing Post jazz, surf punk from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
11581 SE 35th Ave: Treehouse– playing alternative, indy, psychedelic, folk rock., from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
2936 SE Washington St. (The Little Blue Store): Global Policy– a Portland-based four-piece delivering a raw, melodic blend of garage rock, lo-fi grit, and post-punk atmosphere., from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
2936 SE Washington St. (The Little Blue Store): 12 to Anywhere– an Acapella quintet doing a variety of old and new pop, rock and contemporary songs!, from 7:30-8:30 p.m
Lewelling Neighborhood
5250 SE Logus Rd.: Star Chamber– an Indie Space Rock band, with some ambient moments, but also lots of heavy riffs. Ethereal vocals, and a fun high energy set!, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
5250 SE Logus Rd.: 60 Hurtz– playing 70’s, 80’s and 90’s classic rock, from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Linwood Neighborhood
11745 SE Wood Ave.: Rich Compton– Original, radio-friendly, roots-based acoustic Folk-Rock with a few appropriate cover tunes for the occasion from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
11745 SE Wood Ave.: Anastasia Lang-playing bohemian gothic folk pop from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
11527 SE 56th Ave.: Stump City Soul- a 7-piece soul/funk dance band with an expansive catalog of hits drawing from legendary artists like James Brown and Stevie Wonder to modern hitmakers like Bruno Mars, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
7018 SE Furnberg St.: Lindy Barr-Batdorf and Friends: Cul-de-sac Serenade
Join singer Lindy Barr-Batdorf, friends, and local first responders as they take the mic and belt out favorite karaoke classics.
Have some a glass of wine, some refreshments, kick back and soak up the music and the summer evening.
We’ve got the fun, the chairs, and a shade tent ready for you.
We’ll have a request sheet available for those who want to jump in and help us fill the neighborhood with music, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 17, 24 & 31.
5821 SE Monroe St: Paul Bright– a soulful singer-songwriter blending Americana, indie folk, and roots rock with honest storytelling with an expressive, distinctive voice. His songs range from heartfelt and melodic to dark and reflective, drawing on influences from folk, blues, and classic rock. His live sets are intimate and engaging, great for porches with neighbors who enjoy thoughtful lyrics, strong vocals, and acoustic-driven songs with a bit of grit., from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Oak Grove
15930 SE Wallace Road: Bruce Reiter– singer/songwriter performing Americana and folk music, including some covers. Some nights might include a second guest musician 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 17, 24 & 31.
16230 SE Hillside Ln: Jay Edit– playing Hip-Hop, Rap, and Reggae, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 17, 24 & 31.
11161 SE 77th Ave.: Beacon Rock was created for an annual weekend campout that gave the band its name. Beacon Rock marries the spirit of campfire jams with a love of roots music to create its own Pacific Northwest style. Acoustic Americana, blues, folk, classic country & whatnot., from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
15909 SE Lark Ave: Stars of Cascadia– one of Portland, Oregon’s most enduring alternative country bands, having released three albums and performed countless shows around the Pacific Northwest since 2014. Owing to the likes of Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Waylon Jennings, Jason Isbell, Drive-By Truckers and Sturgill Simpson, their sound is modern yet timeless with infectious hooks and soaring harmonies, seamlessly transitioning from gorgeous to sad to rocking, awash in fiddle and pedal steel and Telecaster twang., from 6:30-8:30 p.m
14700 SE Rupert Dr. (Oak Grove United Methodist Church):M and M Jazz Lab– playing jazz, soul and swing with piano and saxophone.6:30-7:30 p.m.
12585 SE 26th Ave.: Millhouse– covering hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.