Celebrate the Arts in Mt Morris, IL
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ENCORE! PORCHFEST 2025
Boundaries:

North - Main Street
South - Brayton Road
West - Mulberry
East - Ogle Avenue
& Brayton east to Bruce

Including both sides of each street and intersection.
Residential locations include any area within these bounds.

A Look Back at
The 2024 Schedule
in the
Village of Mt. Morris

A Look Back at
The 2024 Schedule
in the
Village of Mt. Morris

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1:00–2:00pm
Goin Postal Unplugged (Dan Elsasser) Classic Rock, Ballads, Country and more.
@ Kalnins’, 111 West Main Street
 
The Magtones
Husband and Wife Duo who enjoy playing Acoustic Pop music in an Entertaining Style.
@ Trinity Lutheran Church, 308 East Brayton Road           
 
Children’s Dance & Singing Troupe
Indian, German and Flamenco dance, Country and Contemporary music.
@ The Center, 9 East Front Street
 
Who Drank All the Tequila (Steve Catron and Friends)
Acoustic Rock with a Bluegrass Vibe. Guitar, Bass and Mandolin.
@ Bold’s, 109 East Front Street     
 
2:00–3:00pm
Well Strung
Four member band playing Blues, Rock n Roll, Country, and Bluegrass
@ Labash’s, 305 East Brayton Road  
 
Denny Jacobs
Easy Listening to Oldies. Guitar and Vocal Folk and Blue Singer.        
@ Collins’, 401 East Brayton Road           
 
John Sabaduquia
Singer/Songwriter Americana, Alt Country, Midwestern Roots Rock
@ Markle’s, 209 East Front Street
 
The Newtonians (Chris Kolling and Kevin Oppendike)
Two old friends, an Instrumental Duo with a Rock edge and other musical styles. Guitar and Percussion.
@ The Mt. Morris Library, 105 South McKendrie Avenue        
 
3:00–4:00pm
RuthAnn Lillstrom
Folk-pop/ and originals Singer Songwriter. Guitar and Vocalist.
@ Trinity Lutheran Church, 308 East Brayton Road           
 
Crosswind Landing (Harold Harrison & Lowell Harp)
Folk, country, and original songs. Guitar and Percussion.
@ Bold’s, 109 East Front Street     
  
Korey Pepper
The Gritty areas of 90s Grunge and Alternative Rock, Guitar, Singer Songwriter.
@ The Center, 9 East Front Street
 
Louise Price & John Dickson
Acoustic duet and solo artists playing Irish, Spanish, and Traditional Folk music.
@ DeWolf’s, 105 East Center Street
  
Larry Lambe Randy & Holland
Anything from the 30's on, wide variety two performers Guitar and Harmonica.
@ Hollifield’s, 305 W Lincoln Street
 
4:00–5:00pm
Denny Diamond
Known for performing the music of Neil Diamond; mixes in Other Great Classic songs along with a few Originals.
@ Allure-Pinecrest Gazebo, Brayton East of Wesley Avenue
 
Acoustic Axis
Two Acoustic Guitars and a Drummer, Singing Classic Rock, Blues and a couple of Classic Country tunes.
@ Collins’, 401 East Brayton Road           
 
Greg Crull
Blues, Country, Classic Rock, Beach music.
@ Wardʼs, 103 South Clark Avenue

A Great Day
for Music in
the Village of
Mt. Morris
15 Bands & Solo
Musicians
Performed
in 2023

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Many favorites from past years, along with some new musicians will perform 45 minute sets on community porches and lawns throughout the festival area between 1 and 5pm. The audience picks their choices from a schedule and moves from location to location. Bring your lawn chairs or sit in the grass, walk or ride your bike.
Performing this year:
  • Acoustic Axis: Two acoustic guitars, and a Drummer, Classic Rock, Blues and Classic Country.
  • Denny Diamond: Known for performing Neil Diamond, plus other Classics.
  • Denny Jacobs: Easy Listening to Oldies. Guitar and Vocal Folk and Blue Singer.
  • Goin Postal Unplugged: Classic Rock, Ballads, Country and more.
  • Harold Harrison: Guitar, acoustic Folk, Country, and Pop.
  • Korey Pepper: The Gritty areas of 90s Grunge and Alternative Rock.
  • Larry and Randy: Guitar and Harmonica, doing vocals, Country, Folk, last 100 years is fair game.
  • Louise Price & John Dickson: Acoustic duet and solo artists playing Irish, Spanish, and traditional folk music.
  • RuthAnn Lillstrom: Singer songwriter, Folk and Pop.
  • Spare Change: Country, Bluegrass, Folk.
  • Timber Point: Blue Grass.
  • The Magtones: Good time acoustic Pop.
  • Wattle & Daub: Authentic acoustic voice, rooted in passion and the power of the Folk.
  • Well Strung: Blues, rock n roll, country, bluegrass
  • Who Drank All the Tequila: Acoustic Rock with a Bluegrass Vibe. guitar, bass, mandolin.
    • With a few more are expected as the list continues to grow.
Many favorites from past years, along with some new musicians will perform 45 minute sets on community porches and lawns throughout the festival area between 1 and 5pm. The audience picks their choices from a schedule and moves from location to location. Bring your lawn chairs or sit in the grass, walk or ride your bike.
Performing this year:
  • Acoustic Axis: Two acoustic guitars, and a Drummer, Classic Rock, Blues and Classic Country.
  • Denny Diamond: Known for performing Neil Diamond, plus other Classics.
  • Denny Jacobs: Easy Listening to Oldies. Guitar and Vocal Folk and Blue Singer.
  • Goin Postal Unplugged: Classic Rock, Ballads, Country and more.
  • Grass Attack: Plays a range of styles from Country and Folk to Newgrass and Bluegrass.
  • Harold Harrison: Guitar, acoustic Folk, Country, and Pop.
  • Korey Pepper: The Gritty areas of 90s Grunge and Alternative Rock.
  • Larry and Randy: Guitar and Harmonica, doing vocals, Country, Folk, last 100 years is fair game.
  • Louise Price & John Dickson: Acoustic duet and solo artists playing Irish, Spanish, and traditional folk music.
  • RuthAnn Lillstrom: Singer songwriter, Folk and Pop.
  • Timber Point: Blue Grass.
  • The Magtones: Good time acoustic Pop.
  • Wattle & Daub: Authentic acoustic voice, rooted in passion and the power of the Folk.
  • Well Strung: Blues, rock n roll, country, bluegrass
  • Who Drank All the Tequila: Acoustic Rock with a Bluegrass Vibe. guitar, bass, mandolin.
    • With a few more are expected as the list continues to grow.

We've Enjoyed Great Years
Of Live Music in the Village
Great Food,
and
Crowds of Happy People!

We've Enjoyed Great Days
Of Live
Music in the Village
Great Food,
and
Crowds of Happy People!

We Enjoyed
A Great Day
in 2021 for
Music in the Village
18 Bands,
Great Food,
and
A Crowd of Happy People!

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ENCORE! Mt. Morris Student Art Show
June 7th – 28th
Old Sandstone Gallery
Open during the concerts on
Wednesday and Friday evenings,
during PorchFest and
other special occasions.

ENCORE! Mt. Morris Student Art Show
June 7th – 28th
Old Sandstone Gallery
Open evenings
during the concerts on
Wednesday and Friday,
during PorchFest
and
other special occasions.