PORCHFEST Celebrate the Arts in Mt Morris, IL

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

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

We Had
18 Bands & Solo Musicians
In 2022


1:00–2:00pm

Goin Postal Unplugged
Classic Rock, Ballads, Country and more.
@ Kalnins’, 111 West Main Street

Grass Attack
Plays a range of styles from Country and Folk to Newgrass and Bluegrass.
@ Collins’, 401 East Brayton Road

Wattle & Daub
Authentic acoustic voice, rooted in passion and the power of the Folk, Based in Grayslake, IL
@ Bold’s, 109 East Front Street

Who Drank All the Tequila
Acoustic rock with a bluegrass vibe. Guitar, Bass and Mandolin.
@ Trinity Lutheran Church, 308 East Brayton Road

2:00–3:00pm

Korey Pepper
Gritty areas of 90s grunge and alternative rock, including Pearl Jam, Collective Soul and more
@ Taylor’s, 111 West Front Street

Harold Harrison
Folk, country, and original songs. Guitar & vocals.
@ The Mt. Morris Library, 105 South McKendrie Avenue

Louise Price & John Dickson
Acoustic duet and solo artists playing Irish, Spanish, and traditional folk music.
@ Ward’s, 103 South Clark Avenue

The Magtones
A husband and wife duo who enjoy playing acoustic pop music in an entertaining style.
@ Collins’, 401 East Brayton Road

Well Strung
Four member band, we play blues, rock n roll, country, and bluegrass
@ Labash’s, 305 East Brayton Road

3:00–4:00pm

Acoustic Axis
Two acoustic guitars and a drummer, singing Classic Rock, Blues and a couple of Classic Country tunes.
@ Bold’s, 109 East Front Street

Denny Jacobs
Easy Listening to Oldies. Guitar and Vocal Folk and Blue Singer.
@ Trinity Lutheran Church, 308 East Brayton Road

Randy & Larry
Mixed genre, country, folk, last 100 years is fair game. 2 musicians, guitar and harmonica, both doing vocals.
@ Haugh’s, 207 West Center Street

RuthAnn Lillstrom
Folk-pop/ and originals Singer songwriter guitar and vocalist.
@ Schroeder’s, 110 West Front 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

Timber Point
Blue Grass
@ Lambrigtsen’s, 112 West Main Street

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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.


ENCORE! PORCHFEST 2023
Boundaries:

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

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

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.