2026
Troy, Ohio PorchFest
The Bands
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Opening at 10:30 am
Up to seven concert begin each hour
Last concert begins at 6 pm
Full Band Directory
Closing Act: Blues Breakdown
Genre: Blues Rock
High-energy Dayton music veterans closing out PorchFest.
Performance Time: 6:00 PM Closing Concert
Location: Hayner Porch
Listen: Facebook
Calder Carpenter
Genre: Folk / Country
Acoustic storytelling rooted in traditions.
Performance Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Annex Singer/Songwriter Stage
Listen: Facebook
Ted Hajnasiewicz
Genre: Americana Singer-Songwriter / Acoustic Rock / Country
Performance Time: 12:00 PM
Location: 218 Grant St.
Listen: Website
Tyler Cochran Trio
Genre: Blues Rock / Singer-Songwriter
Performance Time: 12:00 PM
Location: 120 S Plum St.
Listen: Website
Cory Breth
Genre: Alternative Folk Singer-Songwriter
Acoustic storytelling with the kind of songs that feel like they were written from real life.
Performance Time: 12:00 PM
Location: 420 South Market St.
Listen: Instagram
Tyler Fairburn & the Bremen Express Band
Genre: Cleveland-Style Polkas & Waltzes
Description: Accordion-led traditional dance music.
Performance Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Roots Stage Lot at Cherry & Franklin
Listen: Facebook
Jenna Drees
Genre: Pop / Classic Rock / Alternative / Country / R&B-Soul Covers
Performance Time: 12:00 PM
Location: 330 Grant St.
Listen: Facebook
Muleskinner Band
Genre: Bluegrass
Traditional bluegrass featuring classic sounds, harmonies, and acoustic musicianship.
Performance Time: 12:00 PM
Location: 301 S Plum St.
Listen: Website
T. Kao
Genre: Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter
Original songs and acoustic performances with a relaxed, intimate style.
Performance Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Hayner Stage 301 W. Main St
Listen: Music
Gibbons String Quartet
Genre: Classical / Strings
A string quartet performing classical favorites and elegant arrangements.
Performance Time: 1:00 PM
Location: 221 W Franklin St.
Listen: Instagram
Drew Ihle
Genre: Singer-Songwriter / Folk
Original songwriting and acoustic performances with a relaxed, personal style.
Performance Time: 1:00 PM
Location: 402 Lincoln Ave
Listen: Facebook
Acoustic Vibez
Genre: Acoustic
Relaxed acoustic music featuring familiar songs and easygoing performances.
Performance Time: 1:00 PM
Location: 128 S. Short St.
Pocketfish
Genre: Alternative / Rock
Alternative rock with energetic performances and a modern sound.
Performance Time: 1:00 PM
Location: 416 West Race St.
Listen: Website
Freya's Felines
Genre: Rock
Description: Roots-driven sound with deep grooves, gritty guitars, and rotating lead vocals.
Performance Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 210 West Main St.
Listen: Facebook
Visitor
Genre: Blues Rock
Blues-driven rock with energy, grit, and classic influences.
Performance Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 306 Grant St.
Listen: Linktree
Sean McSwain
Genre: Indie rock, pop, soul, RnB.
Performance Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Hayner Stage 301 W. Main St
Listen:Youtube
Matthew Bruce
Genre: Singer-Songwriter / Acoustic
Original songwriting and acoustic performances with a personal, storytelling style.
Performance Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 414 South Plum St.
Listen: Website
Troy First Band
Genre: Community Band / Instrumental
A long-standing Troy tradition performing instrumental favorites and community classics.
Performance Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 110 W. Franklin St.
Avalon Park
Genre: Rock / Pop
A mix of rock and pop influences with energetic performances and familiar sounds.
Performance Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 209 S Oxford St.
Listen: Bandcamp
Titus Bowman
Genre: Country & Western / Singer-Songwriter
Performance Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Annex Stage 22 N. Short St.
Listen: Facebook
Jeff Dunmire & Jerry Newport
Genre: Acoustic / Folk / Americana
Acoustic favorites and roots-inspired music delivered with a relaxed, easygoing style.
Performance Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 310 West Franklin St.
Midwest Rumor Mill
Genre: All original Classic Rock, Funk and Grunge with Jazz influences
Performance Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Hayner Stage 301 W. Main St
Off The Record
Genre: Classic Rock / Variety
Performing familiar favorites and crowd-pleasing songs spanning multiple eras.
Performance Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 434 South Market St.
Listen: Facebook
The Gage Thomas Band
Genre: Psychedelic Blues Rock
Each show is a journey, led by energy, not setlists.
Performance Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 245 Grant St.
Listen: Facebook
Dayton Salsa Project
Genre: Salsa / Latin
High-energy Latin rhythms and salsa music designed to get audiences moving.
Performance Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 338 Grant St.
Listen: Facebook
Scott Dawson Duo
Genre: Acoustic / Classic Rock
Acoustic arrangements and familiar favorites performed with an easygoing style.
Performance Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Roots Stage Lot at Cherry & Franklin
Listen: Facebook
Paid Leave
Genre: Midwestern Americana (blues, country, folk & rock influences)
Performance Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 210 West Main St.
Listen: Linktree
Nasty Bingo
Genre: Folk / Psychedelic
Self-described as "Folkedelic at its Finest," mixing folk influences with creative twists.
Performance Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 222 W Race St.
Listen: Website
Danny Schneible
Genre: Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter
Acoustic performances featuring original songs and familiar favorites.
Performance Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 429 South Plum St.
Listen: Facebook
Sam Hill & The Pickers
Genre: Country / Rock with twang, jam-band, and southern rock influences
Performance Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 509 West Race St.
Listen: Facebook | Website
Jaryn Mallett
Genre: Acoustic Singer-Songwriter
Description: Features guitar, harmonica, keytar, and vocals.
Performance Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 428 Lincoln Ave.
Listen: Facebook
Jersey Joe
Genre: Acoustic / Americana
Acoustic roots music with Americana influences and an easygoing style.
Performance Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 110 W. Franklin St.
Listen: Facebook
The Barnharts
Genre: Folk / Country / Bluegrass / Blues with hints of Rock & Indie
Performance Time: 5:00 PM
Location: 128 S. Short St.
Listen: Facebook
Out of Order
Genre: Classic Rock / Blues
Classic favorites with timeless appeal.
Performance Time: 5:00 PM
Location: 306 Grant St.
Listen: Facebook
John Dubuc
Genre: Original Rock / Folk / Alternative / Indie
Performance Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Annex Stage 22 N. Short St.
Listen: ReverbNation
absent the mind
Genre: Alternative / Indie Rock
Alternative and indie influences with dynamic performances and original music.
Performance Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Hayner Stage 301 W. Main St
Listen: Facebook
Dee Duncan Music
Genre: Country / Rock / Pop
A mix of classics performed with an easygoing style.
Performance Time: 5:00 PM
Location: 120 S Plum St.
Listen: TikTok
