Western Massachusetts singer-songwriter Greg Hall, known for his work touring as a member of Ward Hayden & the Outliers as well as performing with his own band, has the spotlight tonight at The Porch. Born with music all around and raised by horses on a Northeast farm, Hall's pastoral upbringing shaped his career, laying original country songs in the tradition of his favorite songwriters, Elliott Smith and Willie Nelson. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan…

Dance the night away with the Fuller Shaw Group at The Porch. With a rich repertoire of soul, funk, R&B, pop and a touch of jazz, this group will get you on your feet and make you happy with uplifting tunes that make you feel good. Dave Fuller brings old-school soul and R&B vocals and fat-back drumming to the scene. Chris Leadbetter brings his lighter vocals with a penchant for rock and pop, and beautiful guitar work. Chris Pitts was…

The Porch welcomes the Nashville folk singer, songwriter and storyteller Hugh Trimble for his first Medford appearance. Born in Eastern Europe to American journalists, Trimble lived in four different countries before his age 18, but his career as a musician began in Central Park. Inspired by the community of street performers he adopted and was adopted by, he began writing and recording songs that paid homage to the rich and revolving cast of characters he fell in and out of…

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.

Nick Casey, an up-and-coming country singer/songwriter from Rhode Island, returns to The Porch, this time along with special guest Nick Bosse. With a voice reminiscent of Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, Casey draws from the traditional styles of country music creating his own, unique sound. Bosse, a Connecticut native now based in Nashville, writes emotional songs that express feelings you have in your heart but can't find the words to say. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you…

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.

Nephrok! — Boston's own Ambassador of Soul, Godfather of Funk, Mr. TNT, Diplomat of Dance — returns to his spiritual home, The Porch. 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. Raised in the Boston area, 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…

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.  

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 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.  

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. Some special guests will serenade you as well. Oh, and bring your dancin’ shoes! Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to dine.  

The Porch welcomes back A Former Friend, a solo act of Robert Tobias, who was a longtime member of the band Former Friends of Young Americans. Stop in to enjoy a modern take on the grand tradition of American songwriting. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.