About Porchfest
Porchfest started in 2007 in Ithaca, NY, uniting musicians and neighbors to celebrate music in the community. Since then, Porchfests have spread across the country and can be found anywhere members of a community want to come together to unite over a shared love of local music and connection.
Porchfest Annapolis will debut on June 14, 2025, from 11 am to 3 pm in the Germantown-Homewood neighborhood. Neighbors will volunteer their porches, stoops, or driveways, and local musicians will play for 40-minute sets. Annapolitans will be encouraged to walk from porch to porch throughout the fest to listen to the musical variety and connect with neighbors, friends, and fellow community members.
Though Porchfest Annapolis will be geographically organized in the Germantown-Homewood neighborhood this year, future organizing visions include spotlighting a variety of neighborhoods in Annapolis, aiming to present a rich variety of musical talent in the area.
About The Musicians
In alphabetical order
Ahmed Warshanna | Ahmed plays tunes in the hopes that someone, somewhere, walks away feeling a little lighter.
Amoroso | Guitarist/vocalist Dick Rausch and vocalist/percussionist Elizabeth Melvin play an eclectic mix of jazz, bossa nova, and R&B.
b.en | b.en is a multi-instrumentalist whose style can be described as a complementary blend of R&B/soul mixed with funk.
Bellweather | Acoustic set (guitar & ukulele) about girls, devils, god, money, philosophy, and dental hygiene.
Black Rhinoceros | Your favorite classic rock songs played on a cello with tight vocal harmonies and intricate arrangements.
Brandt Austin Dunn | An eccentric musician covering eclectic classics & B-sides spanning genres & decades, with the timelessness of these influences reflected in his own songs.
Carly Winter | Indie/folk singer-songwriter. Having more questions than answers, Carly Winter uses songwriting to navigate her way. Based in Annapolis, Maryland, she has found her passion for sharing her thoughts through music and aspires to entertain her audience with her storytelling.
Daphne Eckman | Daphne Eckman is an indie folk singer/songwrighter who is not afraid to make you cry.
DMV Kirtan Community | Has gathered people from across the region for joyful music-making and mantra chanting, sharing an ancient practice that’s easy to join, powerful to feel, and impossible to forget!
Freedom Richter | Solo acoustic guitarist, singer-songwriter, original music with folk rock vibes
Gary Wright & Leah Weiss | American roots music on fiddle, guitar, and vocals, drawing from the Appalachian old-time and country music traditions.
Gingerwolf | Gingerwolf is a songwriter with roots in indie-folk and instrumental soundscapes.
Jen Schimpf | Smooth, soulful piano music with an indie bluesy vibe.
Jimi Haha | Singer/guitarist/songwriter for the bands Jimmie's Chicken Shack and Jarflys.
Kinya Myrie | Kinya Myrie is an American Gospel and Inspirational singer and actress using music to uplift the hearts of others.
KVD | Acoustic '90s rock, and a few originals.
Laura Brino
Mac Bogert | Mac focuses on blues, no matter the era, as long as the song tells a good story.
Meg Murray | Singer-songwriter Meg Murray's performance and storytelling is a little bit country, a little bit rock & soul, with a whole lotta heart.
Pam & Paula | Classical duo.
Rick Hogue | Original Americana blues about love & loss.
Skribe | Garage folk Americana from the land of pleasant living
Solid Sender Trio | Adult music played by children that have grown old.
SVV | Folk-Americana duo.
Tavair Dominque | Baltimore-based singer-songwriter and poet Tavair Dominque blends introspective alt-folk originals with inventive medleys of well-known songs, delivering performances rich in storytelling and emotion.
TGIF | Debbie (ukulele), John (fiddle, lead guitar, vocals), Karl (bass), and Barb (rhythm guitar, vocals) sing an eclectic collection of snappy, toe-tapping songs and familiar favorites that everyone can sing and dance to.
The Befuddlers
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The Cordelias | A quartet of strong women singing their hearts out in Annapolis, MD.
The Livebox (Peter Brice & Tess Hartis) | The Livebox is a project by Maryland traditional musicians to catch and release traditional music and songs from the Chesapeake.
Tim Atkinson
Tim Kurtzberg | Tim Kurtzberg incorporates personal experiences and perspectives into songwriting that match evocative lyrics with carefully curated instrumentation and audio technology expertise, forming a unique musical identity of original compositions and curated covers that shift, mold, and transcend countless genres, venues, and audiences.
Viands & Co. | Americana, Old School Country, and Blues music.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THIS?
This is a small neighborhood music festival where individual front porches are the music venues. This event aims to connect members of the community with local musicians.
WHAT CAN VISITORS EXPECT?
You can expect a relaxed day filled with music and community. A map of the porches and the musicians at each porch will be available ahead of the event so you can stroll from "stage" to "stage."
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
This event is FREE!
WHEN IS IT?
June 14, 2025 from 11 am - 3 pm. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date will be on June 15, 2025 from 11 am - 3 pm
SO, WILL I BE HANGING OUT ON A PORCH?
Good question! The musicians will be playing on the front porch and attendees will be listening from the front yard or the side walk. The front porch becomes the stage and the yard/sidewalk is where listeners can gather.
HOW WILL I KNOW WHAT PORCH TO GO TO?
Maps will be available on the website ahead of the event, and printed maps will be available on-site on the day of Porchfest. The map can be found here.
HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED?
If you are in Germantown-Homewood and would like to volunteer your porch, you can fill out this form.
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If you are a musician and would like play on a porch, fill out this form.
If you are a sponsor and would like to help make this event possible, fill out this form.
If you are excited about helping and want to be involved in the planning of this event, or lend a hand day-of, fill out this form.
CAN WE BRING FOOD?
Yes, you can bring a picnic or snacks during the event, but be sure to clean up after yourself.
IS THIS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT?
Yes! The music will be acoustic or lightly amplified so there is no need to worry about it being too loud for little (or big!) ears. We do ask that participants of all ages be good neighbors and respect the property of the porch host. Please keep an eye on your children and pick up after yourself!
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Dogs are welcome but please note that there may be people in the crowd who are allergic to or fearful of dogs. Dogs must be kept on leashes and owners are expected to clean up after their dogs.
WHERE CAN WE PARK?
If you are visiting from outside of Germantown-Homewood, street parking is available. There are also two paid parking lots within walking distance:
1. Navy Stadium (511 Taylor Ave, Gate 5)
2. Park Place Parking (One Park Place Annapolis)
Because the idea of this festival is to walk and connect with the community, we do encourage visitors to walk or bike! Bike parking can be found at the Busch library as well as at Germantown Elementary School.