**** PORCHFEST HAS BEEN MOVED TO HUB CITY BREWING DUE TO HIGH CHANCES OF RAIN! WE’LL SEE YOU THERE! ***
sunday JULY 31, 2022 | 2:00 - 9PM
There are few things more perfect on a summer night than live music on a front porch, and this #731Day, we're bringing back Jackson's new favorite event: #Porchfest! Enjoy FREE and family-friendly music from local musicians throughout the historic Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association area in the hospitable yards of your Jackson neighbors. Join in on the fun as long as you'd like, moving from house to house with your own lawn chair or picnic blanket and grabbing snacks from local food trucks along the route. This year we will be hosting all the stages around the block of Campbell Lake.
This year features eleven artists showcasing the best of West Tennessee music across a variety of genres, presented by Jackson: Hidden Tracks with stages sponsored by 9 local businesses.
VENDORS:
MEME’S KITCHEN | CONGETTA’S ITALIAN ICE
STAGE 1
sPONSORED BY PERSONNEL PLACEMENTS
avon park
2:10 PM | 311 Crescent Ave
Hi! We're Avon Park, a five-piece indie-rock band based out of Memphis, Tennessee! All five of us have a lifelong love of music, and find no greater joy than bringing that same love and energy to writing our own music and live performances! When it comes to our music, we like to draw inspiration from various types of artists and fuse that inspiration into our own sound, whether it be classic acts such as Grateful Dead, or more modern groups like Houndmouth. Stylistically, we like writing laidback, "vibey," songs like, "Bella," but also like kicking the energy up on songs like "Bedroom Door," both songs being the singles from our self-titled debut album released this past Spring. With four of our five members having grown up in Jackson, we can't wait to come back to our hometown for Porchfest 2022, and we look forward to seeing each, and every one of you there; it's gonna be a jam! Avon Park consists of: Adrian Gascue (keyboard), Alex Haggard (bass), Connor Bankey (guitar/vocals), Will Buehler (guitar), and Will Crowe (drums/vocals)
Stage 2
SPONSORED BY HILLER PLUMBLING
emily mcgill
2:50 | 316 crescent ave
Emily McGill is a singer/songwriter born in Jackson TN. Music has been a part of her life since the second she was born being raised by West Tennessee artists, Paula Bridges McGill and the late Chuck McGill. Emily recently moved to Nashville and signed a recording contract with the soul man himself, Steve Cropper. Since moving to Nashville Emily has been writing, recording, and has an album coming this fall. Fleetwood Mac, Kacey Musgraves, Linda Rondstadt, and maybe more artists from the 60’s and 70’s are who she likes to pull her musical inspiration from. She wants to thank everyone for the support and can’t wait to be home and share some of her original tunes at 731 Day!
stage 3
SPONSORED BY 9ROUND/LITTLE’S JEWELERS
highwater
3:30 | 1022 prospect avenue
Hey everyone! We are Highwater! We are a group of recent high school graduates from the Jackson area. Our saxophonist/guitarist says that listening to a Highwater show is like going through your cool Aunt’s record cabinet. We play a wide range of styles and genres including 70s and 80s hits with our own modern touch that includes electronic flares by a synthesizer and keytar. We will also be showcasing our own singer-songwriter originals. We are so excited to play and get our own neighborhood dancing!
SPONSORED BY TURNTABLE COFFEE COUNTER
ajed
4:10
I’m a 24 year old Jackson native and my music is truly an expression of the things that are hard for me to say and do in real time. My music allows me to really feel and process my perspective on life, it’s reflective while still giving you something to vibe to. My only goal is to do things that terrify me and I’m using my music/voice to fuel that.
ALONE JONES
4:10
I am Alone Jones born and raised in Jackson , TN . My music is a blend of rock and soul. I started music and writing songs at a very young age . I’m happy to share my story through melody .
stage 4
SPONSORED BY CENTURY FARM WINERY
CLIFF JKSN
4:50 | 200 WESTWOOD ave.
From Jackson, TN, owner of JKSN&Co, Cliff is an artist & entrepreneur.
stage 5
SPONSORED BY KATIE HALE AT TOWN AND COUNTRY REALTORS
music by KOTa
5:30 | 201 Westwood ave
Music By KOTA is a 5-piece rock and roll band coming from the great city of Jackson, TN. While this band is barely over a year old its core members have been part of the West Tennessee music scene for the last 10 years. The group’s versatility shines time and time again, combining rock, blues, and folk elements in every one of their songs. When you listen to Music by KOTA, you're immediately impressed with three part harmonies, a journey of emotion through the rhythm of the music and refined song structure, but above all else, you can't help but be taken by their passion and love for live performance! Though the band is only one year old the chemistry of 10 years of friendship is seen in every live performance. The band consists of Dakota Jackson (Guitar and Vocals), Conner Blakley (Keys and Vocals), Ryan Young (Lead Guitar), Bryton Wallace (Drums), Alex Taylor (Bass).
stage 6
SPONSORED BY HAVEN INSURANCE
anne freeman
6:10 | 344 Westwood
Anne Freeman and her band have been delivering high-energy performances since she joined the Oxford, MS music scene in 2016. Hailing from the Mississippi Delta, Freeman began writing songs when she was just twelve years old. In 2021 she released her debut album, Keep It Close, blending indie pop and alternative country. The track "When I'm a Wreck" was featured as one of Paste Magazine's 10 Best New Songs in May 2021. Freeman is known for her catchy melodies that captivate audience members, and her variety of genres offers entertainment anyone can enjoy.
stage 7
6:50 | 589 Campbell Street
SPONSORED BY JACKSON CLINIC OBGYN DEPARTMENT
hub city mass choir
The Hub City Mass Choir (HCMC) is a community-oriented aggregation of singers, who are unified through shared purpose. Founded by the late Minister Jackie Burns and Stedman Roebuck. HCMC launched in 2019 and has grown to be one of the most well-known community choirs in the West Tennessee area.
carita cole
Carita Cole is what you call a triple threat. Cole is a well written lyricist, singer, and dancer. Born in Jackson, Tn and raised as a Military Brat all over the world, this thriving new artist is on the rise and focused on providing the music industry with a new sound, a positive message, and a fresh style.The Tennessee native is no stranger to the entertainment industry. Cole has worked with Kierra Sheard, Jacquees, Jousha Rogers, and William Shelby(The Whispers). With deep southern ties in her blood; Carita is by nature both humble, yet aware of her multifaceted abilities when it comes to music.
SPONSORED BY THE FOUNDATION
erin elle’
7:30 | 589 Campbell Street
Erin Rogers is a not a stranger to the Jackson, TN community. Known soulfully as Erin Elle’, she is a very talented artist who represents the Pop/R&B community. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she followed her dreams of becoming an educator and graduated from Lane College in Jackson, TN. Though this was initially her calling for coming to TN, she quickly took her talent of singing and used this to help her branch out locally and regionally to become more confident in her abilities to express herself. Not only is she skillful in singing, but she is also a very talented song writer who has used her talents to join the likes of local music team Iron Mavericks. She has written for various independent artists and continues to use both her skills of singing and writing today.