June 4, 2023 12:00-6:00PM West Philly Porchfest

 

West Philly Porchfest is an annual do-it-yourself music festival, featuring musicians of all kinds playing free shows on porches throughout the neighborhood. Created by and for West Philadelphia residents, the festival seeks to represent and celebrate the community’s broad musical and cultural diversity.

List of performers and porch addresses

Some of my favs:

645 S 51st St

4:00 to 5:00

Artists

우리얼 URIOL
traditional korean drumming ensemble

4821 Baltimore Ave

5:00 to 6:45

Artists

Guachinangos
Cumbia with a Mexican Jarocho flavor, Guachinangos fuses rhythms from Latin America with an exciting instrumentation. Their electrifying energy invites anybody to enjoy, sing and move to the rhythm of the music.

4707 Springfield Ave

12:00 to 2:00

Artists

Batala Philly
Batalá Philly is an all-percussion band playing Samba Reggae rhythms originating in Salvador, Brazil, taught to us by our mestre Giba Goncalves. We are the local chapter of a global collective of over 47 Batalá bands.

4703 Baltimore Ave

3:00 to 5:00

Artists

Dr Ketchup
Dr Ketchup's style is a balance between jazz structure and a funkified groove. Original compositions draw inspiration from Miles Davis' "On the Corner".

4231 Baltimore Ave

2:00 to 4:00

Artists

Zavetis
Emerging artist zavetis debuting new trio as well as original music and covers. Also the host of mixed bag jam session and open mic. Guests and spotlight artists will be featured on instruments and vocals throughout.

4823 Hazel Ave

5:00 to 6:00

Artists

De Tierra Caliente
Latin/Caribbean/Brazilian Roots Fusion

507 S 45th St Philadelphia, PA, USA

2:00 to 3:00

Artists

An Corr Pipes and Drums
Thrill to the celtic beauty of the Great Highland Bagpipes as performed by the An Corr Pipes and Drums