Saturday July 14, 2018
11:15-12:50 – John Bolger Trio – R&B, Soul, Rock-n-Roll
1:20-2:55 – Big Blues House – Folk Rock and Blues
3:30-5:00 – P.V. Nunes and Some Guys You Know – Gulf Coast Americana
Sunday July 15, 2018
10:30-12:10 – Head To The Roots – Folk Rock
12:40-2:20 – Jim Richmond and Todd East – Creative Pop, Funk, and Jazz
2:50-4:20 – Kirsten Maxwell – Original Alternative Folk
Other Entertainment Venues
Main Stage
Gazebo Stage
Avery Mall
Jim Richmond and Todd East
Genre(s): Americana, Classic Pop, Classic Rock, Funk, Gospel, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Soul
July 15 | 12:40pm–2:20pm
Where: Rochester Woman Online Porch at 27 Atkinson Street
Todd East and Jim Richmond are returning to the porch at 27 Atkinson Street by overwhelming popular demand. Todd East works a steady schedule out of Miami, Oklahoma performing in …see full write-up.
Kirsten Maxwell
Genre(s): Original Pop/Folk, Original Progressive Folk
July 15 | 2:50pm–4:20pm
Where: Rochester Woman Online Porch at 27 Atkinson Street
Think of your favorite female singer/songwriters and get ready to add Kirsten Maxwell to the list. Based out of Huntington, Long Island, she has developed a dedicated hometown following and …see full write-up.
The John Bolger Trio
Genre(s): R&B, Rock and Roll, Soul
When: July 14 | 11:15am–12:50pm
Where: Rochester Woman Online Porch at 27 Atkinson Street
John Bolger began playing guitar back in 1981 at age 13. After learning a few chords and playing folk songs by artists such as Bob Dylan and Neil Young, he …see full write-up.
Big Blue House
Genre(s): Blues, Folk, Rock
When: July 14 | 1:20pm–2:55pm
Where: Rochester Woman Online Porch at 27 Atkinson Street
Big Blue House is a raucous trio of seasoned musicians with experience in a variety of genres, which now merge styles and voices into a unique gumbo of folk, rock, …see full write-up.
P.V. Nunes and Some Guys You Know
Genre(s): Americana, Blues Piano Master, Cajun, Louisiana Jazz
When: July 14 | 3:30pm–5:00pm
Where: Rochester Woman Online Porch at 27 Atkinson Street
P. V. Nunes (acoustic guitar, piano and vocals) Paul Vincent Nunes’ original songs are steeped in American musical traditions, flavoring Gulf Coast blues with New England salt. Soulful and thoughtful, …see full write-up.
Head To The Roots
Genre(s): Americana, Blues, Folk, Rock-A-Billy
July 15 | 10:30am–12:10pm
Where: Rochester Woman Online Porch at 27 Atkinson Street
From high energy stomp, to mellow campfire acoustic, Head to the Roots is currently a multi-instrumental solo act, led by American singer-songwriter Anthony Siciliano. Anthony pulls at the roots of …see full write-up.
Rita Coulter and Don Christiano are two-thirds of the Americana/alt country band, Hunu. With their fellow band members, they have played host to Rochester’s annual Bob Dylan Birthday show, as well as a yearly Christmas benefit for the Center for Youth Services, providing back-up to a legion of Rochester’s best performers. Rita spent the nineties as a member of the Colorblind James Experience, while Don has performed with such notable groups as Don’t Call Me Junior, The Meteors and the legendary Dave Donnelly. In addition, Don takes his love of the Beatles to the people in a bi-weekly Beatles Night celebration.
Rodger Chenelly is an accomplished Blues Rocker from Rochester New York. He has used his acoustic guitar, harmonica and slide to make a name for himself over the past four decades, having played at various venues around the northeast and was the opening act for Blues legends, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee. Rodger’s playing style is often likened to that of George Thorogood. That comparison makes sense because Rodger learned a great deal playing with Thorogood in Boston in the 1970’s. Rodger has won awards and competitions for his music and is a founding member of the Rock and Roll band, Lylock. Rodger crosses over various genres from Blues to Folk to Acoustic Rock. For more information and to hear some of his music go to: Rocking Rodger Chenelly on facebook.
Maria Gillard is a talented singer, songwriter, and educator from the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. She has been composing and performing for 25 years. Her compelling voice draws you into the lyrics which, when combined with memorable melodies, head straight for the heart. Her music has been described as soul stirring, evocative, contagious, lively and energizing. She has a down-home flair that makes you feel like you are in her living room – she is that charming, warm and inviting.
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