The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents Gracie Curran and the High Falutin' Band in a performance to celebrate the release of Curran's second album, "Come Undone." A Blues Music Award Nominee, Boston Music Award Winner and house band leader at the world famous Rum Boogie Cafe on Beale Street in Memphis, Curran has a contagious enthusiasm, an incredibly fun live show, and is quickly becoming one of the most exciting entertainers on the roots scene today.…

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…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents an evening of live country blues music with Paul Rishell and Annie Raines. For 25 years,  Rishell and Raines have been hailed as one of the world’s best blues duos. They have recorded six albums together, including the W.C. Handy Award-winning Moving to the Country (2000), and received numerous award nominations from the Blues Foundation. They have performed and recorded with John Sebastian, Susan Tedeschi, Pinetop Perkins and Rory Block.…

Swelltune Records presents Shake a Leg!, an afternoon and evening of music, food and vendors at The Porch. The musical lineup (Rockabilly, Western swing and midcentury rock 'n' roll) features The Soapbox Saints (5 p.m.),  The BopThrills (6 p.m.), Jittery Jack & Amy Griffin (7 p.m.), Shaun Young & Sean Mencher (8 p.m.), Josh Sorheim (9 p.m.) and The Rock-A-Sonics (10 p.m.). 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. Also…

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 presents singer/songwriter Jackie Venson performing her blues and new soul sound. A Berklee College of Music graduate now living in Austin, Texas, Venson was selected as the 2018 Artist of the Year by the Austin American Statesman, and the 2018 Best Guitarist by the Austin Chronicle. She recently released her second album, "Joy." Tickets are $10 through the Facebook event page/Eventbrite.    

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents an evening of live country blues music with Paul Rishell and Annie Raines. For 25 years,  Rishell and Raines have been hailed as one of the world’s best blues duos. They have recorded six albums together, including the W.C. Handy Award-winning Moving to the Country (2000), and received numerous award nominations from the Blues Foundation. They have performed and recorded with John Sebastian, Susan Tedeschi, Pinetop Perkins and Rory Block.…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents an evening of country-rock music with Matt York, whose latest album "Bruisable Heart" came out in August. York grew up in Foxborough and began playing Boston clubs as a teenager. His album "Boston, Texas" was named Limelight Magazine's  Debut Album of the Year and prompted the Boston Herald to write: "The singer-songwriter uses basic building blocks — Buddy Holly’s chords, Hank Williams’ swagger, Steve Earle’s boozy wisdom, Paul Westerberg’s straight-up-drunk…

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.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint  at River's Edge welcomes Ward Davis and Charles Wesley Godwin in concert. Ward Davis is a singer/songwriter from Arkansas by way of Nashville and co-writer of "I'm Not the Devil," by Cody Jinks, and "Unfair Weather Friend," by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. Special guest Charles Wesley Godwin is a singer-songwriter from the Appalachian Hills region of West Virginia. General admission tickets are $20 and may be purchased through the Facebook event page. A…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint  at River's Edge invites you to celebrate Halloween with Alligator Records recording artist Toronzo Cannon as he brings real Chicago blues to Boston. With the 2016 release of his debut album "The Chicago Way," Cannon -- also a Chicago Transit Authority bus driver -- burst onto the international stage as one of the most acclaimed next-generation bluesmen. Also performing will the The Undaunted Professor Harp, a k a Hugh Holmes, a former rock 'n'…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Jeremy Pinnell, a country singer and guitarist from northern Kentucky. Pinnell earned acclaim with his 2015 debut album  "OH/KY," which Popmatters lauded as "a tutorial on classic country music.” He followed that up ths 2017 album "Ties of Blood." Country singer-songwriter Charlie Marie of Providence starts things off at 8:30. General admission tickets are $10 through the Facebook event page/Eventrbite.

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents an evening of free live music with The Sandy Ridge Boys. Following in the footsteps of the masters, The Sandy Ridge Boys play traditional, straight-ahead bluegrass as well as tunes from early country music, along with interesting twists on some familiar old favorites. The Sandy Ridge Boys will entertain you with their innovative arrangements and songs, as well as their between-song banter.  

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. This month's guest vocalist is Jimmy Ryan.    

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents an evening of live country blues music with Paul Rishell and Annie Raines. For 25 years,  Rishell and Raines have been hailed as one of the world’s best blues duos. They have recorded six albums together, including the W.C. Handy Award-winning Moving to the Country (2000), and received numerous award nominations from the Blues Foundation. They have performed and recorded with John Sebastian, Susan Tedeschi, Pinetop Perkins and Rory Block.…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Slim Jim & the Mad Cows, the band that invented country-fried metal. This hard-charging outlaw country band wrangles your favorite heavy metal and rock anthems into chicken-pickin’ foot-stompers. Counting Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Ozzy Osbourne and Motörhead all as influences, Slim Jim will have you do-si-doing, banging your head, and hollerin’ for more. General admission tickets are $5 and may be purchased through the Facebook event page/Eventbrite.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents an evening of blues rock by Left Lane Cruiser, the Indiana duo of singer/guitarist Freddy J IV and Pete Dio (drums, percussion). General admission tickets are $10 and may be purchased through the Facebook event page.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River’s Edge welcomes “King” Solomon Hicks, a 24-year-old guitarist/vocalist from Harlem, N.Y. At age 13, Solomon started playing at New York’s famed Cotton Club as the lead guitarist in a 17-piece band, and he continues to perform there as well as other clubs around New York City. He has shared the stage with a wide variety of artists, from Tony Bennett to George Thorogood and The Destroyers to Jeff Beck and Ringo…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back roots rock 'n' roller Sarah Potenza, who performed at the restaurant shortly after its opening in the summer. Potenza gained fame as a contestant on season 8 of "The Voice." Her second solo album, "Road to Rome," is a collection of self-empowered R&B, swaggering soul, and contemporary blues. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased through the Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back Foxborough product Matt York for evening of original songs and classic country deep cuts. York's latest album, "Bruisable Heart," came out in August. His album "Boston, Texas" was named Limelight Magazine's  Debut Album of the Year and prompted the Boston Herald to write: "The singer-songwriter uses basic building blocks — Buddy Holly’s chords, Hank Williams’ swagger, Steve Earle’s boozy wisdom, Paul Westerberg’s straight-up-drunk wisdom — to construct an…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at Rivers Edge presents an intimate evening with Hubby Jenkins, a multi-instrumentalist and member of the the Grammy-award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Jenkins delved musically into his Southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through country blues, ragtime, fiddle and banjo, and traditional jazz. He was an integral member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, whose 2010 album "Genuine Nego Jig" won a Grammy for Best…

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 blues/folk/roots singer Danielle Miraglia, who was honored as 2019 Female Performer of the Year by the…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents Boston rock band Wicked Lost Souls. The band consists of Keith Denehy (lead vocals and guitar), Christopher Shluntz (guitar), Josh Roberts (bass and backing vocals) and Sean Roberts (drums and backing vocals).

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band. Clayton Joseph (C.J.) Chenier is Creole music royalty. His father, the legendary Clifton Chenier, invented the style of music we know today as Zydeco and was the first Creole musician to be recognized with a Grammy Award. Raised in this indigenous American culture with its own distinctive language, cuisine and music, C.J. delivers soulful vocals along with jaw-dropping masterful accordion-driven rock,…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents an evening of live country blues music with Paul Rishell and Annie Raines. For 25 years,  Rishell and Raines have been hailed as one of the world’s best blues duos. They have recorded six albums together, including the W.C. Handy Award-winning Moving to the Country (2000), and received numerous award nominations from the Blues Foundation. They have performed and recorded with John Sebastian, Susan Tedeschi, Pinetop Perkins and Rory Block.…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint hosts the third annual Swelltune Records Holiday Shindig. Bands will be announced soon; tickets ($20) will go on sale on Friday, November 15. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the live music starting at 8. Swelltune Records is a New England-based record label, owned by Beck Rustic, that specializes in midcentury-influenced rock 'n' roll and roots music.

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 artists are Dennis Brennan (vocals) and Jason Anick (fiddle).

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents a solo performance by Jeremy Lyons, front man for Vapors of Morphine, The Busted Jug Band and Jeremy Lyons Trio. A slide and finger-style guitarist, Lyons is a proponent of unusual music and musical instruments (traditional and otherwise), and general entertainer. He plays in – and plays with – American music traditions. Free general admission tickets may be reserved through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes The B3 Kings, a Hammond B3 organ trio playing soul, boogaloo, blues, funk and rock influenced by Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Meters, and Booker T. and the MGs. Group members are Rusty Scott on the Hammond B3, Johnny Trama on guitar, Mark Hickox on bass and Tom Arey on drums. Free general admission tickets may be reserved through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents An Evening with Otis Grove, Boston's premier rock organ trio. Otis Grove began as a collective experiment in crossing traditional organ jazz sound with funk, hip-hop, and rock tones. Its music has evolved into a unique blend of aggressive rock 'n' roll and high-intensity organ funk. Band members are Sam Gilman (Hammond organ, Tyler Drabick (guitar) and Brian Sayers (drums). General admission tickets are $10 through The Porch's Facebook…

The Ruta Beggars will provide free live music for the first Bluegrass Brunch presented by The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. The Ruta Beggars formed at Berklee College of Music in the American Roots Program. Passionate about the music they play, their high-energy licks infuse traditional bluegrass and early swing to create a timeless act filled with intricate yet smooth vocal harmonies, fiery instrumentals and plenty of fun. Band members are Micah Nicol (guitar), Sofia Chiarandini…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Tammi Savoy and the Chris Casello Combo performing original '40s, '50s and '60s inspired music, early roots rhythm and blues, jump blues, roots rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, and pure rhythm and roll. Also performing will be the rockabilly duo Shaun Young and Sean Mencher (of High Noon), starting at 9:30. Savoy and the Casello Combo take the stage at 10:30. General admission tickets are $10 through The Porch's Facebook…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes the Dave Keller Band. Keller is one of the finest soul and blues men of his generation. His 2013 album "Soul Changes" was nominated for a Blues Music Award for Best Soul/Blues Album. Winner of the 2012 Best Self-Produced CD of the Year Award at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Keller's "Where I'm Coming From" from that CD reached No. 2 on Sirius/XM Radio's blues channel. General admission…

Pretty Saro will perform during this Bluegrass Brunch presented by The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Pretty Saro draws inspiration from acoustic giants such as Nickel Creek, Crooked Still, Hot Rize, and John Hartford to name a few. Maxfield Anderson (mandolin), Devon Gardner (fiddle), Alex Formento (guitar) and Joe Everett (bass) bring together their wide array of musical backgrounds to create an invigorating blend of contemporary songwriting, burnin’ bluegrass traditionals, and pop sensibilities into a sound…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes the national touring tribute act Tightrope, performing the music of Stevie Ray Vaughan in loving memory to the great Texas guitar Legend. Led by the Amherst, Massachusetts, product Chris Bell, Tightrope plays all the classics and influences of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. General admission tickets are $10 through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back Foxborough product Matt York for an evening of original songs and classic country deep cuts. York's latest album, "Bruisable Heart," came out last August. His album "Boston, Texas" was named Limelight Magazine's Debut Album of the Year and prompted the Boston Herald to write: "The singer-songwriter uses basic building blocks — Buddy Holly’s chords, Hank Williams’ swagger, Steve Earle’s boozy wisdom, Paul Westerberg’s straight-up-drunk wisdom — to construct…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents Way Up South, whose expansive sound weaves southern, blues, country, jazz, and Americana rock together with finesse, yet still retains the loose spacey qualities that epitomize improvisational rock bands. This style has earned Way Up South the right to call their music "Big Sky" sound. General admission tickets are $10 through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.

The Ruta Beggars will provide the live music for this week's Bluegrass Brunch at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. The Ruta Beggars formed at Berklee College of Music in the American Roots Program. Their high-energy licks infuse traditional bluegrass and early swing. Band members are Micah Nicol (guitar), Sofia Chiarandini (fiddle), Ariel Wyner (mandolin) and Trevin Nelson (banjo). Free general admission tickets may be reserved through The Porch's Facebook event/Eventbrite.  

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…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back 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 Mississippi…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back Gracie Curran and the High Falutin' Band. A Blues Music Award Nominee, Boston Music Award Winner and house band leader at the world famous Rum Boogie Cafe on Beale Street in Memphis, Curran has a contagious enthusiasm, an incredibly fun live show, and is quickly becoming one of the most exciting entertainers on the roots scene today. Her performance at The Porch last September celebrated the release of …

The Ruta Beggars will provide the live music for this week's Bluegrass Brunch at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. The Ruta Beggars formed at Berklee College of Music in the American Roots Program. Their high-energy licks infuse traditional bluegrass and early swing. Band members are Micah Nicol (guitar), Sofia Chiarandini (fiddle), Ariel Wyner (mandolin) and Trevin Nelson (banjo). Free general admission tickets may be reserved through The Porch's Facebook event/Eventbrite.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes the hard-workin', hard-hitting local rockers The Quins in concert. The Quins were nominated for the 2018 New England Music Award for Best Rock Act, and they’ve been invited to perform at high-profile festivals such as the Levitate Music and Arts Festival and the Boston Freedom Rally. General admission tickets are $10 and may be purchased through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.  

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 Medford singer-songwriter Susan Cattaneo, a 2019 Boston Music Award nominee in the Best Americana Artist category.…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents an evening of music with Four Piece Suit featuring Barrence Whitfield and Milt Reder. Four Piece Suit has an eclectic instrumental, sometimes blues, sometimes roots music and sometimes rock style. Seven-time Boston Music Award winner Whitfield brings full-throttle soul screaming influenced by Little Richard, Wilson Pickett and Solomon Burke. General admission tickets are $5 through The Porch's Facebook event/Eventbrite.      

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents a free Valentine's Day night performance by indie soul songstress Jill McCracken. McCracken's songs catch the ear as pop tunes, touching heavily on classic soul and Motown influences, but a closer listen reveals these aren’t as simple as ABC, 123; conflict lies just beneath the surface, as McCracken's sweet and savory lyrics attest. Her latest release, “Shake Me Up,” is a celebration of feeling — anything that she’s got…

Oak and Elm will provide two sets of live music for this week's Bluegrass Brunch at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Oak and Elm is a rare and delicate pairing of modern and traditional, created by the multi-instrumentalist husband and wife duo of Jay Kelley and Nicole D'Amico of Worcester.    

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes songstress Ali McGuirk, with Hayley Sabella and special guest Caroline Cotter. Nominated for “Artist of the Year” in the 2019 Boston Music Awards, McGuirk captivates audiences with a unique blend of hypnotic R&B grooves, folk songwriter lyricism, classic soul delivery, and a gravelly blues temperament. General admission tickets are $10 through The Porch's Facebook event/Eventbrite.      

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes singer-songwriter Eliot Bronson, dubbed "an Americana gem" by Paste magazine. A Baltimore native, Bronson gained acclaim in Atlanta when he formed the duo The Brilliant Inventions. The band became a staple of the Atlanta music scene, winning several local and national music awards and gaining a substantial fan following. He has been performing solo since 2010. Free general admission tickets may be reserved through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint  at River's Edge presents an evening of music with blues harmonica player Professor Harp, a k a Hugh Holmes. The Professor 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, no-frills…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint  at River's Edge presents an evening of music with The Boogaloo Swamis, recognized as the Northeast’s veteran and most exciting Cajun and Zydeco band. General admission tickets are $10 through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.  

The Ruta Beggars will provide the live music for this week's Bluegrass Brunch at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. The Ruta Beggars formed at Berklee College of Music in the American Roots Program. Their high-energy licks infuse traditional bluegrass and early swing. Band members are Micah Nicol (guitar), Sofia Chiarandini (fiddle), Ariel Wyner (mandolin) and Trevin Nelson (banjo). Free general admission tickets may be reserved through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge invites you to enjoy a Mardi Gras Experience with Krewe Orleans. Founded by Neighbor, RJNC and Pink Talking Fish keys master Richard James, Krewe Orleans also features bassist Tony Markellis, drummer Brian Sayers, guitarist Johnny Trama, and the brass section of Matt Wayne, Lee Ross and Rob Khran. General admission tickets are $15 through The Porch's Facebook event/Eventbrite.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents a Mardi Gras Matinee performance by the Hot Tamale Brass Band. Since its inception in 1992, the Hot Tamale Brass Band has led the way in Boston for energetic, hard-hitting New Orleans Jazz, Dixieland, and New Orleans Ssecond Line Music. Admission is free, but tickets may be reserved through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint  at River's Edge presents an evening of music with The Get Nice Trio. Brainchild of Nathan Sabanayagam, The Get Nice Trio blends New Orleans flavors with a style distinctive to Boston's uptempo funk. General admission tickets are $5 through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Newfoundland singer-songwriter Mark Bragg and The Butchers. Bragg is renowned for his unique love and understanding of the modern tragic hero protagonist and the wild-eyed persona that he brings to the stage to sing about them. General admission tickets are $5 through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back Slim Jim & the Mad Cows, the band that invented country-fried metal. This hard-charging outlaw country band wrangles your favorite heavy metal and rock anthems into chicken-pickin’ foot-stompers. Counting Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Ozzy Osbourne and Motörhead all as influences, Slim Jim will have you do-si-doing, banging your head, and hollerin’ for more. General admission tickets are $10 and may be purchased through the Facebook event page/Eventbrite.  

Pretty Saro will perform during this Bluegrass Brunch presented by The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Pretty Saro draws inspiration from acoustic giants such as Nickel Creek, Crooked Still, Hot Rize, and John Hartford to name a few. Maxfield Anderson (mandolin), Devon Gardner (fiddle), Alex Formento (guitar) and Joe Everett (bass) bring together a wide array of musical backgrounds to create an invigorating and unique sound blending contemporary songwriting, burnin’ bluegrass traditionals, and pop sensibilities. Free…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents an evening of music with Palm Grease. Boston's overnight sensation, Palm Grease brings members of The Slip, State Radio, and Otis Grove together for some deep organ-driven funk. General admission tickets are $10 through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge and the Nephrok! Allstars kick off a month-long soul residency with a performance by Athene Wilson. A native of Jamaica, Wilson performs jazz, gospel and R&B in venues around Boston such as the House of Blues and Scullers Jazz Club. She has accompanied local artists Larry Watson, Andre Ward, Walter Beasley, and several other bands. In addition to her work regionally, Athene has performed in Germany, France, Japan and the…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents an evening with singer, songwriter and guitarist Josh Buckley. A Boston native and Emerson College graduate, Buckley has cut two solo CDs, "Living Man's Blues" (2005) and "Blind Side of the Heart" (2014), plus three records with the band The Gilded Splinters. Free general admission tickets may be reserved through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite. If you would like a table for this show, please make reservations by calling…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes The Gravel Project, 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 and gaining momentum in Boston, New Hampshire and all over the East Coast and is currently working on their third studio album, due to be released in late 2020. Also performing…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back 2019 Blues Music Award winner Danielle Nicole singing soulful blues. Founding member, lead singer, and bass player of Kansas City blues-rock band Trampled Under Foot, Nicole stepped out on her own in 2015 with her debut album “Wolf Den.” In 2018, Nicole returned with a follow-up release via Concord Records. "I grew up playing the blues, and the blues is still a big part of what I do.…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back The Minks, who performed at the restaurant's first live music night in July 2019. The Minks are known as Nashville's “psychedelic-bloos” band, heavy on rock 'n' roll. The band’s sound has roots from Lou Reed to Patti Smith, to Creedence Clearwater Revival to Hank Williams. Created by front woman Nikki Barber, The Minks last fall released their first full-length record, "Light and Sweet, through Cafe Rooster Records. General…

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. This month's guest vocalist is Samantha Farrell. Free general admission tickets can be reserved through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes the Ken Clark Organ Trio. Hammond B3 organist Ken Clark, guitarist Mike Mele, and drummer Steve Chaggaris have performed around New England and the eastern U.S. for the past 15 years, playing jazz and R&B in a modern style that is unlike any organ trio. Free general admission tickets may be reserved through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.

Chris Beard, the "Prince of Blues," brings his contemporary blues style back to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Memphis-born Beard is the son of Joe Beard, a fine blues guitarist who grew up in the New Orleans of the 1950s. Schooled by family friends Matt “Guitar” Murphy and Buddy Guy in Rochester, New York, Beard's 1998 debut recording, "Barwalkin’," scored him a Blues Foundation W.C. Handy nomination as Best New Blues Artist. His 2005 release,…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge present Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles. Lead singer Borges has won multiple Boston Music Awards, and owns song credits on the TV shows "Sons of Anarchy" and "The Night Shift." General admission tickets are $15 through The Porch's Facebook event page/Eventbrite.  

Due to the mandatory closure of restaurant dining rooms because of the coronavirus outbreak, all live music at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint is canceled through April 6, including this soul residency show with the Nephrok! Allstars and special guest Lori Dow.  

Due to the mandatory closure of restaurant dining rooms because of the coronavirus outbreak, all live music at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint is canceled through April 6, including this appearance by Jeremy "Pee Wee" Lyons.  

Due to the mandatory closure of restaurant dining rooms because of the coronavirus outbreak, all live music at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint is canceled through April 6, including this performance by Gangstagrass.  

Due to the mandatory closure of restaurant dining rooms because of the coronavirus outbreak, all live music at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint is canceled through April 6, including this show featuring The Quahogs and Chadley Kolb.  

Due to the mandatory closure of restaurant dining rooms because of the coronavirus outbreak, all live music at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint is canceled through April 6, including this soul residency show with the Nephrok! Allstars and Leon Beal Jr.  

Due to the mandatory closure of restaurant dining rooms because of the coronavirus outbreak, The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint has had to postpone or cancel live audience events until early April. However, tonight's performance by Julie Rhodes and The Electric Co. will go on and be livestreamed worldwide online. Rhodes, a Somerville blues and soul singer, was honored as the Female Vocalist of the Year and Americana Artist of the Year for 2017 by the Boston Music Awards.…

Due to the mandatory closure of restaurant dining rooms because of the coronavirus outbreak, The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint has postponed this appearance by the band Sugar Blood Jinx.  

Due to the mandatory closure of restaurant dining rooms because of the coronavirus outbreak, all live music at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint is canceled or postponed through April 6. This appearance by Americana singer-songwriter Josh Morningstar has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 26.  

Due to the mandatory closure of restaurant dining rooms because of the coronavirus outbreak, all live music at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint is canceled through April 6, including this appearance by Matt York.  

Due to the mandatory closure of restaurant dining rooms because of the coronavirus outbreak, all live music at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint is canceled through April 6, including this appearance by The Chicken Slacks, a classic funk and soul band from Boston.

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge is pleased to present its first live music program since COVID-19 restrictions were implemented in March. Foxborough product Matt York will perform on the patio, playing original songs and classic country deep cuts. York's latest album, "Bruisable Heart," came out last August. His album "Boston, Texas" was named Limelight Magazine's Debut Album of the Year and prompted the Boston Herald to write: "The singer-songwriter uses basic building blocks — Buddy…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge is pleased to present its second live music program since COVID-19 restrictions were implemented in March. Enjoy country blues/one-man band Big Jon Short outside on the patio. Call ahead (781-874-9357) to reserve a table or get a picnic kit takeout and put down a blanket on the lawn.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back country blues/one-man band Big Jon Short to perform outside on the restaurant's patio. Call ahead (781-874-9357) to reserve a table or get a picnic kit takeout and put down a blanket on the lawn.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back Foxborough product Matt York for an acoustic performance on the restaurant's patio. York started playing the clubs of Boston as a teenager and became the longtime frontman of indie band Wide Iris. Wide Iris released four CDs, received airplay on nearly every local radio station and played more than 400 shows throughout the Northeast.  The Boston Globe wrote, “Matt York knows what rock 'n' roll is supposed to…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents Andrew Gravel performing acoustic blues on the restaurant's patio. Call ahead (781-874-9357) to reserve a table or get a picnic kit takeout and put down a blanket on the lawn.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back country blues/one-man band Big Jon Short to perform outside on the restaurant's patio. Call ahead (781-874-9357) to reserve a table or get a picnic kit takeout and put down a blanket on the lawn.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge invites you to a free patio performance by Brad Faucher. Faucher has long been a first-call guitarist and vocalist on the Boston blues and R&B scenes, performing with the likes of Chicago Bob Nelson, Bird Taylor, Sweet Willie D, Nicole Nelson and Diane Blue. Notable local performances include at Boston’s Symphony Hall and Tanglewood.  

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Frankie Boy & the Blue Express for a free performance on the restaurant's patio. The North Shore-based blues band is led by front man, guitarist and songwriter Frankie Boy Blues. Frankie developed his love for music at age 11 when he received his first guitar and discovered his parents' record collection. Artists such as Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson plus many more have pushed his musical boundaries and love for…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes Milt Reder and David Becker from Four Piece Suit/Bearly Dead for some swinging blues on the restaurant's patio. Dine in and social distancing required. Note: Reder and Becker will perform in place of Julie Rhodes, who was originally on the bill tonight.