The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents a free performance by country singer-songwriter Charlie Marie of Providence. Like so many songwriters, Charlie Marie was introduced to country music by her grandmother. At age 10, she was already hooked on Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. Her admiration for their artistry has only grown stronger since and shines through in her own repertoire. With current influences like genre-breaking Margo Price, Charlie is fusing the history of the trailblazers…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents an evening of Delta blues featuring Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers. Harpe has been called “one of the most dynamic, talented and exciting roots rocking blues women on the scene” by Living Blues Magazine.  She was the winner of the 2018 Boston Blues Challenge, and was nominated for 2018 Blues Artist of the Year by the Boston Music Awards. Her soulful vocal style and accomplished finger-picking guitar playing has earned…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River’s Edge presents the first in a series of Star Raid music events with The MoonRaiders and a rotating lineup of guest vocalists, focusing on Western swing and honky-tonk. Led by guitarist Chris Hersch, the MoonRaiders are a Western swing band led by that combines elements of jazz, rock n' roll, country, and truck driving music. Tonight's guest artist is Boston mandolin player and vocalist Jimmy Ryan, who helped forge the alt-country genre as…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Packrat's Smokehouse, a Florida swamp blues band led by Anthony "Packrat" Thompson (lead vocals, harmonica, percussion). Other members are Robert Thomas (lead guitar, vocals), who formed the band with Thompson in 1989, Kenny Sly (bass guitar, vocals) and Aaron Watson (drums, vocals). Tickets are $10 and may be purchased through Eventbrite.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge continues its live music nights with Christone "Kingfish" Ingram in his first headlining performance in the Boston area.  A 20-year-old guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Ingram has been described by "Rolling Stone" as "the blues savior" and "one of the most exciting young guitarists in years, with a sound that encompasses B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix & Prince." His new album, "Kingfish," was produced by two-time Grammy winner Tom Hambridge (Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, Joe…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another free matinee performance by The Wolff Sisters. The trio of Rebecca (singer/guitarist), Rachael (guitarist/singer) and Kat (keyboard/singer) Wolff blends rock, blues and roots music into their own unique sound. Their gritty songs draw from adventures all over New England that shaped their lives. Sitting in with the band on bass will be special guest Capn. Geech of These Wild Plains.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge continues its live music nights with Muddy Ruckus, a punk blues rock duo of guitarist Ryan Flaherty and percussionist Erika Stahl from Portland, Maine. The band blends rootsy guitar and edgy percussion on a suitcase drum kit and is known for a full rock band sound, despite the fact that they're a duo. They season their music with the salt of the eastern old ports, backroad electric grooves, and the mud of…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents a free matinee performance by country singer-songwriter Charlie Marie of Providence. Like so many songwriters, Charlie Marie was introduced to country music by her grandmother. At age 10, she was already hooked on Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. Her admiration for their artistry has only grown stronger since and shines through in her own repertoire. With current influences like genre-breaking Margo Price, Charlie is fusing the history of the…

Swelltune Records presents Shake a Leg!, an afternoon and evening of music, food and vendors at The Porch. The musical lineup includes The Rock-A-Sonics, Josh Sorheim, Shaun Young & Sean Mencher, Jittery Jack & Amy Griffin, The BopThrills and The Soapbox Saints. And the night will conclude with a big Swelltune Jamboree! Tickets are $30 and are available through the Swelltune Records website.

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River’s Edge welcomes to its stage rock and blues guitarist Gary Hoey. Hoey's latest release, “Neon Highway Blues,” carries its 11 tracks with the confidence and assuredness of a veteran, and the freshness of someone who's still in the process of discovery and refinement. In addition to touring as a headline act, Hoey has toured and/or recorded with Brian May of Queen, Ted Nugent, Foreigner, The Doobie Brothers, Kenny Wayne Shepard,  Steve Vai, Peter Frampton and Lita Ford. Tickets…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River’s Edge continues its series of Star Raid events with The MoonRaiders and a rotating lineup of guest vocalists, focusing on Western swing and honky-tonk. Led by guitarist Chris Hersch, the MoonRaiders are a Western swing band led by that combines elements of jazz, rock n' roll, country, and truck driving music. Tonight's guest artist is Samantha Farrell, a Boston-based jazz-pop singer.    

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint  at River's Edge welcomes Rev. Sekou and the Freedom Fighters. Rev. Osagyefo (oh-sah-GG-fo) Uhuru (ooh-WHO-roo) Sekou (SAY-koo) is a noted activist, theologian, author, documentary filmmaker, and musician who was born in St. Louis and raised in the rural Arkansas Delta. Rev. Sekou's music is an unique combination of North Mississippi Hill Country Music, Arkansas Delta Blues, Memphis Soul and Pentecostal steel guitar. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased through Eventbrite.