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 of the most intensely passionate vocalists in New England, Haydee Irizarry -- who performs solo as Zahra Lux -- returns to 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 over the…

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.    

Rumboat Chili, an original, classic-style rock band from New Hampshire, makes its Medford debut at The Porch. The band takes pride in its classic roots, harkening back to original, raw, rock 'n' roll. Combining layers of organ, piano, dual lead guitars, tight rhythmic bass, and powerful drums, the band’s music is driven by two distinct, smooth, and harmonizing lead vocalists. Members are Cameron Levesque (lead guitar, lead vocals), Christian Eagleston (lead guitar, vocals), Jacob LeMieux (lead vocals, keys), Adam LeMieux…

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.…

One-man band Big Jon Short, who normally holds down the First Friday Blues at The Porch, is performing this month on the second Wednesday. 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.    

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…

The Porch welcomes back One Dime Band, winners of the 2022 Boston Blues Society Challenge and the 2023 Granite State Blues Society Blues Challenge. The dynamic and talented acoustic duo of John Brauchler (guitar, resonator and banjo) and Paul Gallucci (vocals, harmonica and guitar) have crafted their unique sound and songwriting approach by blending influential styles of blues, R&B and soul. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.  

Whiskey Saints, a six-piece band led by award-winning lead singer Cidalia America, makes their first appearance at the Porch.  The band's  intersecting styles of gritty blues and rock consistently bring audiences to their feet. They've opened for several semi-national acts, headlined numerous special events at Gillette Stadium’s Patriot Place outdoor stage, and have been a featured act at several larger festivals and concert series. Other members are Kevin Curran (guitar), Dave Liolios (bass, vocals), Crissy Azzinaro (guitar), Jerry Bates (drums)…

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 presents Marina and Berna, an international folk/americana duo who divide their time between Marina’s native New England and Bernardo’s native Italy. Combining Marina’s sultry vocals and unusual melodies with the gritty edge of Bernardo’s slide guitar, soulful voice, and the sweet interjections of his mandolin, the duo’s sound has been refined over years together on the road, the stage, and in the studio. As a solo act, Marina has supported such greats as LeAnn Rimes, Judy Collins, Dar…

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.

Brad Faucher's Session 450 Returns to the Porch, this time celebrating their new full-length album Sonic Soul." Session450 is an urban blues group that born 9-plus years ago as an informal weekly music residency at Joco’s Kitchen & Bar in Waltham. They now perform at clubs, festivals and concerts all over New England! Faucher has long been a first-call guitarist and vocalist on the Boston blues and R&B scenes. The current Session450 lineup consists of Faucher on guitar and vocals,…

The Porch welcomes back the Worcester County band Lady Anemoia. 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. Free admission for the…

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.

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 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 singer/songwriter Matt York for an evening of timeless Americana music. In 2019, the Boston Globe named York's "Bruisable Heart" one of their top albums of the year. York's newest album, "Gently Used," was released in June 2022. Admission is free for the entertainment; table reservations recommended if you plan to dine.  

The Porch presents another evening of music with Justin Howl, an internationally touring blues and roots singer, songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player based in Chicago. Free admission for the music; reserve a table through The Porch website 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.…

All the way from Germany, Ginger Wade (vox/guitar) – the brassy blonde with a punk rock attitude and an oversized voice to match – makes her Medford debut at The Porch. Spawned from New York City’s RiotGrrl underground, Ginger has evolved into a global nomad with a scratchy acoustic guitar, her style spanning catchy pop tunes, swampy blues, and primal rock 'n’ roll. Ginger studied classical and jazz piano until the day that she bought her first electric guitar to…

The Porch welcomes back Sunfisher, a new alt-country-rock band on the Boston scene who first played there in March. The band plays  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 Old Rochelle, a creative and original and rock 'n' roll band, is back at The Porch. Their sound has been described as everything from Ramshackle Springsteen Roots-Rock to Zydeco-washed Americana. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.

The Porch welcomes back Hubby Jenkins, a multi-instrumentalist and member of 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 Negro Jig" won a Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album. He made his Porch debut in December 2019.…

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.    

Put on your dancing shoes for the return to The Porch of blues harmonica great Shane Eli Sager. Sager has worked with some fantastic blues acts around the country such as Gabe Stillman Band, Tas Cru, and Vanessa Collier, and also spent four years as the featured soloist for the Grammy-winning artist Sting. He pulls from traditional Chicago-style blues, big band jazz, and the jump/swing traditions of the West Coast. Tickets are $15 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.…

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 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.…

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.

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 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 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.

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.…

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.