The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents live music by The Gravel Project. Described by the Boston Globe as "a night of rocking blues and funk jams," The Gravel Project is the creation of guitarist, composer, and singer Andrew Gravel and his brother, Hammond B3 organist and composer Jordan Gravel. With a blues rock sound fused with a funk edge, the band has been creating a buzz with their eclectic style and gaining momentum in Boston,…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Jen Kearney for an evening of song. Music critic Steve Morse writes, “Jen Kearney is a gifted singer who can belt out a song with the best of them. She puts a refreshing new spin on funk music, showing flashes of funk’s horn-drenched heyday in the ’70s, but also modernizing it with thoughtfully conceived lyrics that surround the fun with a lot of stately maturity."    

Tyler James-Kelly of The Silks returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge with his project, “Tyler James' Classic Country Review.” Reservations and social distancing required.

Boston’s premier organ trio, Otis Grove, brings its satisfying blend of soul rock and funk to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. With 15 years of shows under their belt, Otis Grove has gathered a dedicated following with their high-energy riffs and soaring melodies. Reservations and social distancing required.

Boston bassist Aaron Bellamy and keyboardist Amy Bellamy (The A-Beez) bring their signature soul and R&B grooves to The Porch. Dinner reservations and social distancing are required.  

The Porch Southern Fare and Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes The One Night Trio: Ken Clark, Johnny Trama and Tom Arey.  Dinner reservation and social distancing required.

The First Friday Funk Allstars perform at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. The band started as a rotating residency, but has emerged as an full-fledged instrumental funk combo combining the styles of old school Meters and Booker T grooves. The band features some of the best funk/soul/jazz/blues musicians in the area. The regular lineup consists of Jeff Buckridge, Ed Spargo, Jeremy Parker and Erick Cifuentes, with lots of special guests. Reservations and social distancing required.  

The ODB Project, the one-man band Michael Dion of Hot Day At The Zoo, performs at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge, playing familiar alt-country, bluegrass and blues. Reservations and social distancing required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back Toussaint the Liberator. A staple of Boston’s rich and authentic music scene, Toussaint is the former Soulive frontman and lead singer of Band of Killers. He will take the audience through a long and storied career from Midwest Blues, Delta Roots and Universal Soul. Social distancing and reservations required.  

Some of the most talented musicians in the Boston music scene come together at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint to celebrate the legacy of Stax Records, the Memphis company that is synonymous with Southern soul music. Among the many artists who scored hits on Stax and its Volt subsidiary during the 1960s were Rufus and Carla Thomas, Booker T. & the MGs, Sam and Dave, Johnnie Taylor, Albert King and Otis Redding. Dinner reservation and social distancing required.…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Eli Elkus for his first Medford appearance. Lara Wahl of Wolf Children Life calls Elkus "a wonder wandering intrepid troubadour who performs an endless repertoire of original faerie folk, wingnut country, vaudeville and hobo jazzical musings." Dinner reservation and social distancing required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge celebrates its reopening with Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok! , this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge continues its reopening celebration with the return of Eli Elkus — traveling minstrel, troubadour, storyteller, and all-around entertainer. Lara Wahl of Wolf Children Life calls Elkus "a wonder wandering intrepid troubadour who performs an endless repertoire of original faerie folk, wingnut country, vaudeville and hobo jazzical musings." Lukas Labrie will join Elkus, playing the upright bass.    

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge continues to celebrate its reopening by welcoming back Toussaint the Liberator. A staple of Boston’s rich and authentic music scene, Toussaint is the former Soulive frontman and lead singer of Band of Killers. He will take the audience through a long and storied career from Midwest Blues, Delta Roots and Universal Soul. Tickets are $10 through Eventbrite: https://www.theporchsouthern.com/listen-1/Toussaint    

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

One-man band Big Jon Short provides an evening of blues at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. 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. Dinner reservation required.

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Wood & Bone, a Salem roots band that plays an ever-changing mix of harmony-driven folk, soul and blues. The group features Jesse Ciarmataro (aka Qwill), Joe Wilkins, Joe Cardoza and Dennis Monagle. Free admission; only a dinner reservation is required.

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

Blues harmonica player Professor Harp returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge for another high-energy night of live music. The Professor, aka Hugh Holmes, was a rock 'n' roll drummer until 1969, when the Boston blues revival and a sterling performance by blues harmonica great George Allen "Harmonica" Smith combined to lure him away from drums and into a full- court press on the blues harp. Primarily playing a sparse yet full-sounding brand of no-nonsense,…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents live music by The Gravel Project. Described by the Boston Globe as "a night of rocking blues and funk jams," The Gravel Project is the creation of guitarist, composer, and singer Andrew Gravel and his brother, Hammond B3 organist and composer Jordan Gravel. With a blues rock sound fused with a funk edge, the band has been creating a buzz with their eclectic style and gaining momentum in Boston,…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back singer/songwriter Matt York for an evening of originals, Americana, and classic country deep cuts. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge invites you to spend the last Saturday of every month enjoying the distinctive sound of Dwayne Haggins, who delivers a brand new take on the traditional country-blues and soul that he loves. Haggins has been described as “the love child of Hank Williams and Otis Redding.” “The John Legend of rockabilly.” And even, “the ‘what-took-you-so-long?’ fusion of Elvis Presley and Marvin Gaye.” Boston music critic Ed Symkus wrote, "He’s as…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes the blues-rock power trio Angry Hill. Members are Keith Denehy (lead vocals, guitar), Josh Roberts (bass, vocals) and Sean Roberts (drums, vocals). Tickets are $10 through Eventbrite: https://www.theporchsouthern.com/listen-1/angry%20hill  

Julie Rhodes & the Electric Co.return to The Porch South Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge for a night of good ol' rock 'n' roll. Rhodes, of Somerville, was voted 2017 Musician of the Year by the Improper Bostonian and is a three-time Boston Music Awards honoree. General admission tickets are $12 through Eventbrite: https://www.theporchsouthern.com/listen-1/julierhodesandelectric

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

One-man band Big Jon Short provides an evening of blues at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. 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, but a dinner reservation is required.

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back Stan Martin and his "blend of southern rock and Bakersfield twang." Martin has been a fixture on the small but authentic Boston country music scene for over a decade. His music is kind of what you'd get if you blended the early Eagles with Telecaster ace Danny Gatton. It's got a California flair and an East Coast swagger and it's good...darn good. Dinner reservations required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents Band of Killers, whose music is sure to take you on a psychedelic journey back to a time where funk and rock 'n' roll came together. The Band of Killers reunites Johnny Trama and Toussaint the Liberator, collaborating and songwriting on some timeless soul rock 'n' roll. Tickets are $20 through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/band-of-killers-tickets-150637505835  

Michael Dion, the former lead singer of string band Hot Day At The Zoo, returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge as the ODB Project, playing familiar alt-country, bluegrass and blues. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

Boston's original savage, Barrence Whitfield, joins Jesse Williams and Bruce Bears for what will certainly be a rockin' good time during this free Boston Soul Collective performance at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Whitfield is a full-throttle soul screamer in the spirit of Little Richard, Don Covay, and Solomon Burke. He has been described as the owner of one incredible pair of lungs, with limitless energy and unmatched enthusiasm for his music and his audience.…

Toussaint the Liberator presents the Gatorwood Sessions at the Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. A staple of Boston’s rich and authentic music scene, Toussaint is the former Soulive frontman and lead singer of Band of Killers. Every third Friday at The Porch he brings his unique style of soul, a little spoken word poetry, and whatever else the vibe dictates. Dinner reservation required.    

It's the fourth Saturday of the month, which means Dwayne Haggins — "the love child of Hank Williams and Otis Redding"— performs at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Stop by to hear Haggins's brand new take on the traditional country-blues and soul that he loves. Dinner reservation required.

Diablogato brings their "revved up greasy garage stomp with a swampy swing and a voodoo twang" to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Founded in 2014 by two punk rock war horses and two rockabilly hellions, Diablogato plays a style of music that’s not quite punk and definitely not rockabilly. With special guest Boston rock band The Devil's Twins led by vocalist Nikki Coogan. Tickets are $15 through Eventbrite: https://www.theporchsouthern.com/listen-1/Diablogato

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back Muddy Ruckus, a duo of “darkly inventive Americana” according to the New York Music Daily. Guitarist Ryan Flaherty and drummer Erika Stahl of Portland, Maine, play a grungy style of railroad indie punk blues. This stripped-down power-duo blends rootsy guitar and edgy percussion on a suitcase drum kit, and is known for a full rock band sound. Free admission; register through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/muddy-ruckus-tickets-149427470587        

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge is honored to host legendary Chicago blues singer and guitarist Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson and his Magic Rockers. Johnson performed in Muddy Waters' band from 1972 to 1980 and won a Grammy Award in 1985 for Best Traditional Blues Album for his part in "Blues Explosion." Tickets are $25 to $45 through Eventbrite: https://www.theporchsouthern.com/listen-1/lutherjohnson        

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

It's the first Friday of the month, which means one-man band Big Jon Short provides an evening of blues at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. 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, but a dinner reservation is required.

Blues and R&B great Professor Harp returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge for another high-energy night of live music. The Professor, aka Hugh Holmes, always blows up the joint when he vists. Hold on to your hats! Dinner reservation required.    

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes the acclaimed art-rock-folk band Billy Wylder. From the front lines at Standing Rock to the archaic streets of Jerusalem, the Sahel Desert to Carnegie Hall, music has been the source of strength for Billy Wylder. The band features Avi Salloway (Bombino/Hey Mama) joined by an inspired cast of singular artists who have toured across five continents including concerts at Coachella, Newport Folk Festival, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Montreal Jazz…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Cold Car, the acoustic duo of guitarist Ken Carter and bassist Leah Lodato. Cold Car performs Carter's original folk/rock style compositions; his offerings are rhythmic with contagiously catchy melodies. Lodato’s bass playing bellows out the bottom end, and both trade off tasteful lead vocal lines and harmonies. Cold Car released a quarantined EP in 2020, “TheNow” which showcases Cold Car and friends as a full band and can be…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Ghosts of Jupiter. Formed in 2011 and led by singer/composer and multi-instrumentalist Nate Wilson, Ghosts of Jupiter achieved regional success with their self-titled debut release, "Ghosts of Jupiter." The album was received with critical acclaim and was followed by live appearances with Blue Öyster Cult, moe., Robert Randolph and the Family Band, the Buffalo Killers and Dead Meadow. Ghosts of Jupiter’s latest album, “Keepers of The Newborn Green,” is…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back New England staple Way Up South, whose expansive sound weaves together southern, blues, country, jazz, and Americana rock in a "Big Sky" sound. Dinner reservation required.

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another evening of music with Four Piece Suit, this time featuring Milt Reder (guitar, vocals), Seth Pappas (drums, vocals), Jeff Giacomelli (sax, vocals), David Becker (bass, vocals) and Justin Lopes (keyboards). Their eclectic instrumental, sometimes jazz, sometimes rock style brings forth a unique blend of long forgotten musical influences and often suggests a certain film noir feeling.        

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

Providence rockers The Quahogs make their debut at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. The band plays gritty rock 'n' roll with country influenced songs and bring high energy to their live performances. Members are Steve DelMonico on vocals and guitar, Steve Donovan on lead guitar, Nick Iddon on the drums and Amato Zinno on bass. Tickets are $10 through Eventbrite: https://www.theporchsouthern.com/listen-1/thequahogs

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back Stan Martin and his "blend of southern rock and Bakersfield twang." Martin has been a fixture on the small but authentic Boston country music scene for over a decade. His music is kind of what you'd get if you blended the early Eagles with Telecaster ace Danny Gatton. It's got a California flair and an East Coast swagger and it's good...darn good. Dinner reservations required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back singer Jen Kearney, whose refreshing new spin on funk music shows flashes of funk’s horn-drenched heyday in the ’70s. Her sound is an amalgamation of musical styles including soul, R&B, funk, rock and Latin. Kearney has released six studio albums and shared the stage with the likes of Maceo Parker, Los Lobos, Daryl Hall, Mavis Staples, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, The Derek Trucks Band and more. Tickets…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

Jake Hunsinger, a young voice in the Americana scene, makes his Boston-area debut, backed by the Rock Bottom Band at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Hunsinger and his band provide dynamic performances with rollicking musical arrangements and tight hillbilly vocal harmonies over good country songs. Dinner reservation required.

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back Say Darling for a show celebrating the release of their new album "Before & After." Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Celia Woodsmith, and critically acclaimed guitarist Chris Hersch, lead this power quintet in what will be their first live performance after the quarantine of 2020. Tickets are $18 and will be available through Eventbrite.

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents Suspicious Minds in their Medford debut. Composed of local musicians with a passion for Southern music and psychedelic rock and roll, Suspicious Minds performs lost Elvis Presley classics from the turbulent post-comeback years, 1969-77, as well as some surprises. Elvis experimented with numerous musical styles in the '70s to find his audience by way of rock, pop, funk, country, blues, gospel and soul. Suspicious Minds captivates that legacy in…

It's the fourth Saturday of the month, which means Dwayne Haggins — "the love child of Hank Williams and Otis Redding"— performs at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Stop by to hear Haggins's brand new take on the traditional country-blues and soul that he loves.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

It's the first Friday of the month, which means one-man band Big Jon Short provides an evening of blues at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. 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, but a dinner reservation is required.

Session 450 returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint to performs its hits and urban blues. The band features Brad Faucher on guitar and vocals, Stephen Learson on keys and vocals, Tim “Foxx” Gibson on bass, and James Weston on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

Boston's original savage, Barrence Whitfield, joins Jesse Williams, Darby Wolf, Marco Giovino and Milt Reder for what will certainly be a rockin' good time during this free Boston Soul Collective performance at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Whitfield is a full-throttle soul screamer in the spirit of Little Richard, Don Covay, and Solomon Burke. He has been described as the owner of one incredible pair of lungs, with limitless energy and unmatched enthusiasm for his…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Jake Swamp and The Pine, an Americana/folk duo of Drew Zieff on rhythm guitar and vocals and Stuart Babcock on mandolin and harmonies. The two Somerville natives met on Craigslist in 2018 and the rest was history, including nominations for Americana Act of The Year and Vocalist of the Year (Zieff) at the 2020 Boston Music Awards. Dinner reservation required.    

Ward Davis returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge to support his hot new album, "Black Cats and Crows." A singer/songwriter from Monticello, Arkansas, by way of Nashville, Tennessee, Davis has had songs recorded by Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Wade Hayes, Sammy Kershaw, Bucky Covington, Jimmie Van Zant, Buddy Jewel, Carolina Rain, The Roys, and more. Reserved-seat tickets are $25 and $35 through The Porch's website: https://www.theporchsouthern.com/listen-1/warddavis2021  

Blues and R&B great Professor Harp returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge for another high-energy evening of live music. The Professor, aka Hugh Holmes, always blows up the joint when he visits. Hold on to your hats! Dinner reservation required.    

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

Toussaint the Liberator presents the Gatorwood Sessions at the Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. A staple of Boston’s rich and authentic music scene, Toussaint is the former Soulive frontman and lead singer of Band of Killers. Every third Friday at The Porch he brings his unique style of soul, a little spoken word poetry, and whatever else the vibe dictates. Dinner reservation required.    

Stan Martin and his "blend of southern rock and Bakersfield twang" returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Martin has been a fixture on the small but authentic Boston country music scene for over a decade. His music is kind of what you'd get if you blended the early Eagles with Telecaster ace Danny Gatton. It's got a California flair and an East Coast swagger and it's good...darn good. Dinner reservations required.  

The National Reserve, founded and fronted by singer-guitarist Sean Walsh, brings its brand of good-spirited rock and roll to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Tickets are $10 through The Porch's website/Eventbrite: https://www.theporchsouthern.com/listen-1/thenationalreserve  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back the B3 Kings for a Wednesday night residency. Influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, Booker T. and the MGs, the B3 Kings are a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock. Members are Chris Cote on guitar and vocals, Johnny Trama on guitar, Rusty Scott on Hammond B3 organ, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Dinner reservation required.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents another edition of Staxville: A celebration of Stax Records. Some of Boston's most talented musicians will pay tribute to Stax Records, the Motown of Memphis. Fronted by Nephrok!, this Boston supergroup will takes you down to Memphis as they perform the hits and the deep cuts from the legendary Stax Records catalog. Johnny Trama (The Silks, Dub Apocalypse, Band of Killers, B3 Kings), Darby Wolf (Rubblebucket, Band of Killers,…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes veteran bluesman Peter "Hi-Fi" Ward for an evening of live music. Ward, a Maine native, was the guitarist in the Legendary Blues Band, which then comprised members of Muddy Waters' great band.  He launched his own band, Peter Hi-Fi & Electric Blues, several years ago. Dinner reservation required.

It's the fourth Saturday of the month, which means Dwayne Haggins — "the love child of Hank Williams and Otis Redding"— performs at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Stop by to hear Haggins's brand new take on the traditional country-blues and soul that he loves.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint invites you to an intimate evening of music with Stu Kimball, Sal Baglio, Jamie Walker and Allen Estes performing original music and choice covers from some of their favorite artists. Kimball was a guitarist in Bob Dylan's band from 2004-2018, logging 1,323 shows alongside Dylan. He made significant contributions to Dylan’s platinum-selling 2006 album "Modern Times," which won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album. Baglio is most known as leader of…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents folk singer-songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling. Stelling released his fifth album, "Best of Luck." in 2020. He has extensively toured the United States and Europe, including performances at the Newport Folk Festival. Also appearing with Stelling will be the band Noble Dust. Tickets are $15 through Eventbrite: https://www.theporchsouthern.com/listen-1/christopherpaulstelling

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint is honored to host Los Angeles-based street singer, guitarist, and roots music revolutionary Sunny War, directly from her appearance at Newport Folk Festival. Sunny is more than just an artist; she is a force of nature that is tough to pin down. What exactly is her style? Blues or punk? Yes, she may be a Robert Johnson with a shot of Bad Brains, but even this description falls short. The only way to really…

Jimbo Mathus visits The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, hot off the heels of his Newport Folk Festival performance. Mathus has blazed a singular path as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and shaman for 40 years. Founder of New Orleans swing band Squirrel Nut Zippers, he has recorded and released more than 300 songs — a body of work that is a testament to his hoodoo craftsmanship and to the sounds, sights and spirits of his inspirations in the Deep South.…