Coywolf Johnson, led by guitarist and singer Hendrik (Henny) Gideonse, has a new member and a new time for their first Wednesday residency performing spirituals and blues at The Porch. The band has added Mark Hobbs on guitar and voice, joining Mike Sax on horns and Rick Forzese on drums. The new time slot is 8 to 10 p.m., following the new Not Your Average Trivia Night event from 6:30 to 8. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended…

Andrew Gravel is a musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter best known as the founding member of the Boston-based rock band The Gravel Project. Carrying on the tradition of blues and '70s psychedelic rock music, Gravel returns to The Porch to perform both original music and classics by artists including The Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Albert King, Freddie King, and Eric Clapton. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Abbott Street String Band returns to The Porch with a little bit of bluegrass, and a little bit of Dixieland. This group of local old-time players formed at an Abbott Street residence during the pandemic. They feature acoustic instruments such as banjos, fiddles and guitars, and groove on the melodies of traditional fiddle tunes, dances and reels. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.    

The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…

The Porch welcomes back singer/storyteller Greg Klyma, a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, jester, carnival barker, two-stepper and daydreamer. A prolific songwriter and seasoned road performer, he is known for his energetic live performances and clever storytelling lyrics that deliver entertaining rides through hilarity, reflection, passion and loss. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Porch welcomes back Erin Harpe & her award-winning electric band The Delta Swingers, known for their unique sound dubbed “Boogie, Blues & Beyond.” Harpe has been called “one of the most dynamic, talented and exciting roots rocking blues women on the scene” by Living Blues Magazine. Her band's distinctive performances center on Erin’s exceptional finger-style blues guitar playing and soulful vocals, with a sound that harkens back to the time of juke joints. Free admission for the music; table…

Rosie Porter and the Neon Moons bring their authentic honkytonk sound to The Porch for their second Friday residency. Often reminiscent of Patsy Cline meets Waylon Jennings, Porter’s vocals are heartfelt and her strong voice pays homage to influences of the past while, at the same time, creating music that is incredibly fresh. Rosie Porter and the Neon Moons released their first ep, “Just Like Old Times,” in 2019. Their latest single, “Pretty Western Shirt” (2022), is the first track…

The Porch welcomes Stoneface Mountain, a young and upcoming bluegrass band from the Boston area known for their energetic and compelling sound, for their first Medford performance. What started out as a circle of friends playing music together soon snowballed into a dynamite group of award-winning musicians performing at major bluegrass festivals, clubs, and popular venues all over New England. The band's combination of sibling harmonies, together with spirited instrumentals, create a unique sound. Free admission for the music; table…

Blues and R&B great Professor Harp, aka Hugh Holmes, returns to The Porch for another evening of high-energy electric harmonica blues as you dine. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

Bad Violet and Sons Lunaris share the bill for tonight's live music at The Porch. Bad Violet is made up of members from Feverslip, Victim of Circumstance and Red Sky Mary -- no gimmicks, no costumes, just East Coast rock 'n' roll at its finest. Sons Lunaris is an award-winning rock band originally formed in Lowell. Their style, rooted in blues-based hard rock, incorporates elements of psychedelic, funk, alternative-rock, and folk music. General admission tickets are $10 through Eventbrite.    

The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…

The third Wednesday of the month brings Tony Savarino's Savtones back to perform at The Porch. Enjoy Savarino's original compositions: instrumentals focusing on guitar melodies. It's like instrumental Western Swing with some early jazz with some telecaster twang with a little blues and a great sense of humor. Expect a special guest too. Free admission for the music; if you plan to have dinner, reserve a table.

Bees Deluxe, a British/American, modern four-piece blues band, returns to the Porch with a rotisserie of acid blues and a griddle of modern funked-up jazz. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to dine.    

The Old Rochelle and Jabbering Trout make their debut appearances at The Porch. Old Rochelle is a creative and original and rock 'n' roll band. Their sound has been described as everything from Ramshackle Springsteen Roots-Rock to Zydeco-washed Americana. Jabbering Trout, originally a two-person drum and guitar duo, had many incarnations after the original '90s band broke up, but founder Tom Burris still fronts the now three-man group. The common theme is solid, catchy songwriting delivered live with energy. Free…

Sarah Levecque, a songwriter and guitarist who moves easily between the sturdy roots of American music, returns to The Porch. Influenced in equal parts by early blues, country, folk, and rock music. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Porch presents a Saturday night double bill featuring Kate Redgate and Todd Hearon. Redgate is a rock 'n' roll, Americana, alt-country and folk singer-songwriter/musician with a new album out this year, "Light Under the Door." Hearon is an award-winning songwriter and poet whose new album, "Yodelady," came out in November 2023. Of his first album, "Border Radio" (2021), Seacoast Online wrote, "Todd Hearon is proof that good folkin’ country singers still walk among us." General admission tickets are $15…

The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…

Frankie Boy & the Blues Express performs as you dine at The Porch. Enjoy home-grown real electric blues with Chicago and Texas roots. Admission is free for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Porch welcomes back the B3 Kings for their first performance since late 2021. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings play soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Stan Martin Band returns to The Porch as part of the Fourth Friday Country series, bringing that Bakersfield sound that will make Western Swing dancers and two-steppers rejoice! Lovers of sweet harmonies too! Free admission for the music; reserve a table if you plan to have dinner.

Cheryl Arena, one of only 30 artists featured in the book “Masters of the Harmonica,” returns to The Porch with some friends to provide free afternoon blues. Arena has been bringing the sound of authentic American blues music to audiences around the U.S. and Europe for over 30 years. She plays everything from the urban electric blues of Chicago to the soulful Delta sounds of the Deep South, and everything in between. Reservations recommended if you plan to dine.  

Dwayne Haggins, who has been called "the love child of Hank Williams and Sam Cooke" and “The John Legend of rockabilly," returns to The Porch for his Fourth Saturday Country Soul residency. Think Marvin Gaye with a hint of Dolly Parton. Admission is free for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…

Andrew Gravel is a musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter best known as the founding member of the Boston-based rock band The Gravel Project. Carrying on the tradition of blues and '70s psychedelic rock music, Gravel returns to The Porch to perform both original music and classics by artists including The Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Albert King, Freddie King, and Eric Clapton. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

One-man band Big Jon Short provides the First Friday Blues at The Porch. Armed with foot percussion, a National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box reso-hillharp, Short’s high-energy performances tap into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the blues and its importance to American music. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.    

The Porch welcomes back Chris Hersch and The MoonRaiders, a Western Swing band that combine elements of jazz, rock n' roll, country, and truck driving music. Award-winning guitarist Chris Hersch (formerly of Girls Guns & Glory) leads this quartet of accomplished musicians. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.    

The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…

Coywolf Johnson, led by guitarist and singer Hendrik (Henny) Gideonse, is back for their first Wednesday residency performing spirituals and blues at The Porch. The band also features Mark Hobbs on guitar and voice, Mike Sax on horns, and Rick Forzese on drums. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.

Clinton Johnson brings his funky R&B to the Porch. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

Vermont musician Derek O'Kanos brings his catchy and personal rock songs to The Porch in his Medford debut. A powerful vocalist and captivating performer, O'Kanos' music is best described as a mix of powerpop, folkrock, and alternative. He has released two EPs, "On the Sleeve" (2021) and "Spoken Roads" (2022). His songs are often upbeat, with lyrics that walk the line between optimism and sardonicism. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.

The Porch welcomes Saints & Liars, a Vermont-based Americana band that has been blending their own variants of honky-tonk, folk, bluegrass, and rock 'n' roll since 2012. The band's core members are Jed Hughes (guitars, lead vocals), Mike Farkas (guitars, vocals), Chris Rogers (bass) and Nolan Rolnick (drums). Doors open at 9 p.m., with the music starting at 9:30 and going until midnight. General admission tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show through Eventbrite.  

The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…

The Erin Harpe and Jim Countryman Country Blues Duo returns to The Porch for a special Valentine's Day performance. The award-winning duo features Erin on acoustic guitars, vocals, kazoo and foot percussion, and husband Jim on ukulele bass and backing vocals. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Porch welcomes back Tokyo Tramps — Satoru Nakagawa and Yukiko Fujii — named after Bruce Springsteen’s song “Born To Run.”  Tokyo Tramps has been creating unique and exciting blues/rock with a Hendrix-inspired guitar sound and a New Orleans funk groove. Hailing from Japan, Satoru and Yukiko met in Boston, started a journey searching for the spirit of rock ’n’ roll. They have released eight original albums in their 21-year musical career and are three-time contestants for the International Blues…

Nashville singer-songwriter and recording artists Nick Bosse, voted the New England Music Awards' Best Male Performer for 2022, makes his solo debut at The Porch. Steeped in the traditions of his grandparents' music, Bosse writes emotional songs that express feelings you already have in your heart but can't find the words to say. Born and raised in southeastern Connecticut, he and his hard-working band The Northern Roots echo the foundations of America's country/southern rock/bluegrass legends with a sound built for today. At…

The Porch invites you to an afternoon of acoustic blues and original songs with Johnny Williams and special guest Shane Eli Sager. Williams is known for his big, bold guitar and soulful vocals. Sager is a blues harmonica great and former featured soloist for Grammy-winning artist Sting. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to dine.    

The Porch welcomes the Worcester County band Lady Anemoia for their first Medford appearance. With an ethereal front woman, Avery Markle, backed by four eclectic young men -- Joe Malone, Joe Ackaway, Colin Cronin and Evan Markle -- the band has been described as a gateway back to the 1960s and '70s folk rock scene. With many different influences among each member, Lady Anemoia is able to grab from an array of genres to create a unique yet nostalgic sound.…

The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…

The third Wednesday of the month brings Tony Savarino's Savtones back to perform at The Porch. Enjoy Savarino's original compositions: instrumentals focusing on guitar melodies. It's like instrumental Western Swing with some early jazz with some telecaster twang with a little blues and a great sense of humor. Expect a special guest too. Free admission for the music; if you plan to have dinner, reserve a table.

The Porch welcomes back the B3 Kings for a night of groove, soul, and rock 'n' roll. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings play soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Stan Martin Band returns to The Porch as part of the Fourth Friday Country series, bringing that Bakersfield sound that will make Western Swing dancers and two-steppers rejoice! Lovers of sweet harmonies too! Free admission for the music; reserve a table if you plan to have dinner.

Cheryl Arena, one of only 30 artists featured in the book “Masters of the Harmonica,” returns to The Porch with some friends to provide free afternoon blues. Arena has been bringing the sound of authentic American blues music to audiences around the U.S. and Europe for over 30 years. She plays everything from the urban electric blues of Chicago to the soulful Delta sounds of the Deep South, and everything in between. Reservations recommended if you plan to dine.  

Dwayne Haggins, who has been called "the love child of Hank Williams and Sam Cooke" and “The John Legend of rockabilly," returns to The Porch for his Fourth Saturday Country Soul residency. Think Marvin Gaye with a hint of Dolly Parton. Admission is free for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…

Frankie Boy & the Blues Express performs as you dine at The Porch. Enjoy home-grown real electric blues with Chicago and Texas roots. Admission is free for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Porch presents a night of Waylon Jennings music by Waylon & Co., a six-piece cosmic country outfit focused on the work of the pioneer of the outlaw movement in country music. The band will perform songs from the Jennings' 1976 "Waylon Live" album, as well as some rarities and classics from his '70s catalog. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.    

One-man band Big Jon Short provides the First Friday Blues at The Porch. Armed with foot percussion, a National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box reso-hillharp, Short’s high-energy performances tap into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the blues and its importance to American music. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.    

The Abbott Street String Band returns to The Porch with a little bit of bluegrass, and a little bit of Dixieland. This group of local old-time players formed at an Abbott Street residence during the pandemic. They feature acoustic instruments such as banjos, fiddles and guitars, and groove on the melodies of traditional fiddle tunes, dances and reels. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.    

The Glass Hours -- American songwriters Brad Armstrong and Megan Barbera -- make their Medford debut at The Porch, along with special guest Wyn & the White Light. The Glass Hours' music blurs between Sunday afternoon country-folk and the Golden Age of the 1970s. Their self-titled nine-song debut album was to be released by Cornelius Chapel Records on March 1. Wyn Doran was nominated for Female Performer of the Year by the New England Music Awards the first year she…

The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…

Coywolf Johnson, led by guitarist and singer Hendrik (Henny) Gideonse, is back for their first Wednesday residency performing spirituals and blues at The Porch. The band also features Mark Hobbs on guitar and voice, Mike Sax on horns, and Rick Forzese on drums. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.

Andrew Gravel is a musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter best known as the founding member of the Boston-based rock band The Gravel Project. Carrying on the tradition of blues and '70s psychedelic rock music, Gravel returns to The Porch to perform both original music and classics by artists including The Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Albert King, Freddie King, and Eric Clapton. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Porch presents the Medford debut of Wendy Lucas, a Portuguese-American independent artist based in Boston. Far more than just an artist, she is a lyricist, producer, and performer. Her music is a blend of catchy pop hooks with an energetic indie rock sound, and she loves to mix genres and styles whenever possible. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Porch welcomes back the blues-rock power trio Angry Hill for a night of acoustic guitar music. Members are Keith Denehy (lead vocals, guitars), Josh Roberts (bass, backing vocals) and Sean Roberts (drums, backing vocals). General admission tickets are $10 through Eventbrite.    

Cheryl Arena, one of only 30 artists featured in the book “Masters of the Harmonica,” returns to The Porch with her band to provide free evening blues. Arena has been bringing the sound of authentic American blues music to audiences around the U.S. and Europe for over 30 years. She plays everything from the urban electric blues of Chicago to the soulful Delta sounds of the Deep South, and everything in between. Reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.…

Two-time Grammy Award winner Jim Lauderdale brings his unique blend of country, folk and rock music to The Porch, where he'll also be joined by special guest and American singer/songwriter Matt York, a frequent performer there. Lauderdale has released 36 full-length albums, most recently "Game Changer" in 2022, and took home the Americana Music Association’s coveted WagonMaster Award in 2016. General admission tickets are $20 through Eventbrite.    

Due to technical issues. today's People's Jam at The Porch has been canceled.  

Kolton Davis, a country-folk singer/songwriter from Providence, makes his first Medford appearance at The Porch. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Porch welcomes the Sunfisher, a new alt-country-rock band on the Boston scene, playing sounds on the bones of George Jones, Buck, Waylon and Hank Sr. Members have been performers with the likes of Sparklehorse, Resurrectionists, Sand Machine, Laney Ryan/Kier Byrnes and Bad Actors. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Porch welcomes back the multi-talented bluesman Tony Holiday and his Hill Country vibe with a step of Memphis lightning. Whether playing guitar, banjo or harmonica, Holiday comes to entertain. Glide Magazine described his sound as “blending the cool blues-rock of acts like The Black Keys and North Mississippi Allstars with a Memphis soul sound.” He is a repeat artist for the Legendary Blues Cruise and has played many festivals worldwide. General admission tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of…

Bees Deluxe, a British/American, modern four-piece blues band, returns to the Porch. The band celebrates the music of Billie Holiday, Etta James, Albert Collins, Robert Cray, Tinsley Ellis, Freddie King and Roomful of Blues with respect and a dash of hot sauce. Bees Deluxe is spearheaded by British guitarist Conrad Warre, with Carol Band on keyboards, harmonica and vocals, Jim Gildea on bass and vocals, and Paul Giovine on drums and percussion. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended…

Cheryl Arena, one of only 30 artists featured in the book “Masters of the Harmonica,” returns to The Porch with some friends to provide free afternoon blues. Arena has been bringing the sound of authentic American blues music to audiences around the U.S. and Europe for over 30 years. She plays everything from the urban electric blues of Chicago to the soulful Delta sounds of the Deep South, and everything in between. Reservations recommended if you plan to dine.  

Blues and R&B great Professor Harp, aka Hugh Holmes, returns to The Porch for another evening of high-energy electric harmonica blues as you dine. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Matt Swanton Band, a 2023 International Blues Challenge semifinalist, returns to The Porch with their down 'n' dirty blues plus a special guest — the up-and-coming blues man Dylan Schouten. Swanton, a native of Shirley, Massachusetts, shared the stage with the likes of Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia, Papa Chubby and Ronnie Earl before forming his own band. Schouten is a 22-year-old blues guitarist and vocalist who has been playing since age 7. He’s inspired by the playing of Mike McCready,…

The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…

The third Wednesday of the month brings Tony Savarino's Savtones back to perform at The Porch. Enjoy Savarino's original compositions: instrumentals focusing on guitar melodies. It's like instrumental Western Swing with some early jazz with some telecaster twang with a little blues and a great sense of humor. Expect a special guest too. Free admission for the music; if you plan to have dinner, reserve a table.

Sam Vlasich, front man from the band Fever Slip, takes the stage at The Porch for an electrifying solo performance. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Stan Martin Band returns to The Porch as part of the Fourth Friday Country series, bringing that Bakersfield sound that will make Western Swing dancers and two-steppers rejoice! Lovers of sweet harmonies too! Free admission for the music; reserve a table if you plan to have dinner.

Atlanta-based blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis comes to The Porch, on tour for his new, first-ever solo acoustic album, "Naked Truth." Ellis has been recording and traveling the world for over four decades, delivering his feral, guitar-fueled, original electric blues-rock to ever-growing audiences at concert halls, festivals and clubs. "Naked Truth" is steeped in the folk blues traditions of Muddy Waters, Skip James, Son House, Robert Johnson and even Leo Kottke. Also performing will be country blues and…

It's another Saturday edition of Danielle Miraglia's Lunch with Friends at The Porch. From a raspy come-hither purr to an Etta James-esque powerhouse belt, Miraglia wields a strong, steady thumb on an old Gibson, an infectious stomp-box rhythm, harmonica, and tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially conscious that will move both your heart and hips. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to dine.

Dwayne Haggins, who has been called "the love child of Hank Williams and Sam Cooke" and “The John Legend of rockabilly," returns to The Porch for his Fourth Saturday Country Soul residency. Think Marvin Gaye with a hint of Dolly Parton. Admission is free for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

Nephrok! has entertained thousands with his classic soul and funk performances. This time he brings his own songs to The Porch. As front man of the legendary soul and funk band Nephrok! All Stars, Nephrok! has lit up many a stage in the Boston area for years. Now, he's turning a new leaf — Nephrok! the songwriter. Along with writing partners and bandmates Sonya Rae Taylor and Ryan Taylor, Nephrok! has spent time since the pandemic crafting songs of his…

The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…

Frankie Boy & the Blues Express performs as you dine at The Porch. Enjoy home-grown real electric blues with Chicago and Texas roots. Admission is free for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Porch welcomes back the B3 Kings for a night of groove, soul, and rock 'n' roll. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings play soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

One of the most intensely passionate vocalists in New England, Haydee Irizarry -- who performs solo as Zahra Lux -- makes her debut at The Porch, along with Chris Gardino's bluesy acoustic guitar. A classically trained multi-instrumentalist and composer with an intensely rich contralto, Irizarry fronts the metal group Carnivora and is known as the Metal Selena. Gardino, an accomplished guitarist, teaches, composes, and performs in the Boston area. He is well known for his versatility, soul, and complete control…

The Erin Harpe and Jim Countryman Country Blues Duo returns to The Porch for a Saturday matinee performance. The award-winning duo features Erin on acoustic guitars, vocals, kazoo and foot percussion, and husband Jim on ukulele bass and backing vocals. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to dine.  

The Porch welcomes back New England-based folk/Americana artist Derek Johnson, whose melodic guitar playing brings a blend of folk, bluegrass and country stylings, paired with honest and self-reflective lyrics. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

The Porch welcomes back Daniel Miller and his country-rock touring band The High Life. Originally from Knoxville but now living outside Boston, Miller has a penchant for centering his music on locales that inspire him. He combines his Southern sensibilities and musical storytelling to create beautifully written songs. Tickets are $10 through Eventbrite.  

Coywolf Johnson, led by guitarist and singer Hendrik (Henny) Gideonse, is back for their first Wednesday residency performing spirituals and blues at The Porch. The band also features Mark Hobbs on guitar and voice, Mike Sax on horns, and Rick Forzese on drums. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.

Andrew Gravel is a musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter best known as the founding member of the Boston-based rock band The Gravel Project. Carrying on the tradition of blues and '70s psychedelic rock music, Gravel returns to The Porch to perform both original music and classics by artists including The Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Albert King, Freddie King, and Eric Clapton. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

One-man band Big Jon Short provides the First Friday Blues at The Porch. Armed with foot percussion, a National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box reso-hillharp, Short’s high-energy performances tap into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the blues and its importance to American music. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.    

The Johnny Williams Blues Rock Revival returns to The Porch with a star-studded lineup. Williams has been tearing up the local blues scene with big, bold guitar soulful vocals and always unique shows that feature new players showcasing Boston's best talent. This show will feature the amazing Regina LaCascia, Ronnie Belben, Mark Donohue and Bruce Palmer. Tickets are $10 through Eventbrite.  

The Erin Harpe and Jim Countryman Country Blues Duo returns to The Porch for a Saturday matinee performance. The award-winning duo features Erin on acoustic guitars, vocals, kazoo and foot percussion, and husband Jim on ukulele bass and backing vocals. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to dine.  

The Porch welcomes back Chris Hersch and The MoonRaiders, a Western Swing band that combine elements of jazz, rock n' roll, country, and truck driving music. Award-winning guitarist Chris Hersch (formerly of Girls Guns & Glory) leads this quartet of accomplished musicians. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.    

Dred Buffalo, a rock band that spawned out of the Plymouth cranberry bogs, headlines tonight's live music at The Porch. They feature the vocal musings of Alerisa Rose, the piercing and captivating licks by guitarist Chase Cavacco, and a dynamic blues-rock approach that evokes the amplified sound of the 1970s. Also performing will be two-time Boston Music Awards winner The Devil's Twins — Nicole Marie and Jeremiah John — joined now by Aitan Ben-Joseph on saxophone and Eric Ortiz on…

The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…

The Porch welcomes Will Hatch, a singer-songwriter from Concord, New Hampshire, for his first Medford appearance. Hatch’s debut LP, "For You," was released in 2018. When on the road, he performs solo or with a cast of characters under the guise, Will Hatch & Co. Will’s forthcoming album, "No Lies," features esteemed professionals such as Raymond Richards (Local Natives/ Blitzen Trapper), Phil Bronchtein (Chase Rice), Nate Barnes (Ryan Bingham/Rodney Crowell) and Rachael Wolff (Wolff Sisters). Free admission for the music;…

The Porch welcomes back the New Grown-Ups, who put a modern twist on American roots music, blending traditional folk, country, blues, Celtic, old time, originals, and bluegrass into contemporary acoustic music. Band members are Ben Leddy (guitar/banjo/mandolin/vocals), Julie Metcalf (fiddle/vocals), Ben Truboff (guitar/banjo/mandolin/vocals), Cecily Mills (cello/vocals) and Dan Africk (guitar/mandolin/vocals). Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

Award-winning UK Americana singer/songwriter Danni Nicholls makes her debut at The Porch. Hailing from Bedfordshire, England, growing up on the American roots music of her Anglo-Indian grandmother’s record collection, Nicholls has been paving her way in UK Americana for over a decade, building a loyal fan base and much critical praise. She garnered tree consecutive Americana Music Association UK award nominations (Album, Artist and Song of the Year in 2017, 2018 and 2020, respectively). Free admission for the music; table…

New York City rock band Lizzie & The Makers make their Medford debut at The Porch. Singer-songwriter Lizzie Edwards, whose influences range from Kate Bush and Ann Peebles to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Gregg Allman, formed the band in 2011 with lead guitarist Greg McMullen. The Makers are rounded out by seasoned sidemen with prodigious résumés: bassist Brett Bass (Gregg Allman, Bernie Worrell); drummer Steve Williams (Sadé, Digable Planets); and keyboard player Rob Clores (Black Crowes, John Popper Band). Free admission…

The Porch welcomes back Stoneface Mountain, a young and upcoming bluegrass band from the Boston area known for their energetic and compelling sound, for a free matinee performance. What started out as a circle of friends playing music together soon snowballed into a dynamite group of award-winning musicians performing at major bluegrass festivals, clubs, and popular venues all over New England. The band's combination of sibling harmonies, together with spirited instrumentals, create a unique sound.    

Autumn Hollow once again brings its Americana sound to The Porch. The band is a mish-mash of the Grateful Dead and The Band, more Wilco than Son Volt, but has a sound all their own. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.

The Porch welcomes the Black Kat Boppers from Southampton, UK, on their Boston-to-Austin tour to promote their brand new album “All Out Rock & Roll.” It's a rare chance to catch these fellas in the States and it's gonna be a swingin' good time filled with high-energy music and good vibes. The band formed after some chance meetings, speculative phone calls and a little bit of fate. A shared love for rockin’ roots music was clear and they haven’t looked…

The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…

The third Wednesday of the month brings Tony Savarino's Savtones back to perform at The Porch. Enjoy Savarino's original compositions: instrumentals focusing on guitar melodies. It's like instrumental Western Swing with some early jazz with some telecaster twang with a little blues and a great sense of humor. Expect a special guest too. Free admission for the music; if you plan to have dinner, reserve a table.