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Listen to The 2023 Ayr Porchfest playlist!
We've put together a selection of tracks from the artists who have listings on Spotify. We will update as more bands are added to the roster.
Listen loud and listen often!
Hometown PERFORMERS
The Yellow Brick Stage
The Yellow Brick Stage
The Yellow Brick Stage
A showcase of performances by the students and teachers from YBM from 1-3pm
Yellow Brick Music is a community-driven school in Ayr focusing on creativity and quality education for students of all ages.
H.pe
The Yellow Brick Stage
The Yellow Brick Stage
H.Pe is a singer/songwriter from Ayr. Lines, his third studio album, is a collection of songs that move between memory and fantasy, hope and despair; attempting to connect the lines between limits; the lines between us. Stripped down and intimate, Lines relies on influences like David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Talking Heads, The Cure, Radiohead,
H.Pe is a singer/songwriter from Ayr. Lines, his third studio album, is a collection of songs that move between memory and fantasy, hope and despair; attempting to connect the lines between limits; the lines between us. Stripped down and intimate, Lines relies on influences like David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Talking Heads, The Cure, Radiohead, Elliott Smith, Glen Hansard, and Bon Iver to shape a unique and vibrant sound that keeps you wondering.
Finn Cofell
Ayr Pipe Band
Ayr Pipe Band
Ayr's own Finn Cofell has been singing and entertaining everyone around her since she could walk! She started vocal lessons at a young age and has joined her father and his local band (The Fat Willies) on stage when she was only 5 years old!
Finn joined KW Glee as a mini and has been a part of local theatre groups, sang O’Canada at junior
Ayr's own Finn Cofell has been singing and entertaining everyone around her since she could walk! She started vocal lessons at a young age and has joined her father and his local band (The Fat Willies) on stage when she was only 5 years old!
Finn joined KW Glee as a mini and has been a part of local theatre groups, sang O’Canada at junior level hockey games and represented K-W at the 2022 Ontario Music Festival.
Finn will be singing with her cousin CJ Cooper at Ayr Porchfest
Ayr Pipe Band
Ayr Pipe Band
Ayr Pipe Band
Ayr (Dumfries) Pipe Band Canada - A competition, concert and performance band, who promote the art. Opening the event at 12:30pm. When you hear 'em, come running! Also will be in the Park through the day to answer all your recruitment questions.
porch PERFORMERS
CJ Cooper
Eric Bolton
Eric Bolton
CJ Cooper is a singer-songwriter from Guelph, Ontario. Playing both acoustic guitar and piano, CJ’s sound crosses many genres giving her a unique edge. CJ’s first (of 3) album was released in August 2018. She then went on to tour and promote her album across Canada on the VIARail train to Vancouver.
CJ will have Ayr's own Finn Cofell performing with her for this show.
Eric Bolton
Eric Bolton
Eric Bolton
Eric Bolton is an alternative rock singer-songwriter. Classic Rock Magazine described Eric’s voice as a “sweet spot between Eddie Vedder, Michael Stipe and Chris Cornell.” Locally, Eric is also the founder of Galt Love, a grassroots movement celebrating his local community. Eric also owns music school/studio E-Bolt Music in Cambridge,
Eric Bolton is an alternative rock singer-songwriter. Classic Rock Magazine described Eric’s voice as a “sweet spot between Eddie Vedder, Michael Stipe and Chris Cornell.” Locally, Eric is also the founder of Galt Love, a grassroots movement celebrating his local community. Eric also owns music school/studio E-Bolt Music in Cambridge, where he teaches music alongside his team of talented instructors.
Spica Smoke
Eric Bolton
Spica Smoke
Spica Smoke is a Mohawk hip hop artist from Six Nations, Ontario. They are inspired by the art of making music and their creations amplify the messy brilliance of every day life. Pain, pleasure, and pressure are all themes that stand out in Spica's work. It's their ability to draw you in to the stories they tell that makes their work so dynamic and fresh.
Liv Gains
Tyler Montague March
Spica Smoke
Liv Gains is a Cambridge based singer-songwriter / folk musician. With a love for travel and music, she has performed in cities all across North America, from Toronto to Vancouver, and from New Orleans to San Francisco. She is always eager to see and perform in new places.
Tyler Montague March
Tyler Montague March
Tyler Montague March
Drawn to simple melodies and a stripped down sounds, Tyler Montague March is a local musician playing both covers and originals on acoustic guitar. Infused with pop, folk, and rock influences, his music will have you singing his set to yourself long after you've gone home.
The Boys & I
Tyler Montague March
Tyler Montague March
Formed in 2018, The Boys & I are a power-house quartet fronted by lead singer and lyricist, James Blacktop. Drawing influence from their individual tastes in music, The Boys & I pull from Bluesy Rock, Country, and Pop to land on a sound both current and nods to the greats of the past.
Jesse Parent
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
The first thing to strike you about Jesse Parent is the voice. Warm and resonant, it immediately draws you in with its emotional authenticity. It is a voice you can trust. Then there are his well-crafted songs, sporting strong melodies and perceptive lyrics that help illuminate the human condition.
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band writes songs about current world issues, real-life experiences, and good times. With strong vocals and highlights of mandolin, banjo, and classic guitar riffs, their music combines the best of country, folk, and easy-listening.
Eric is a Métis artist who is passionate about connecting with his indigenous heritage, and remains active in the community.
Treephones
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
David Martin
Treephones is the recording and songwriting project of Kitchener-Waterloo’s Stephen Trothen. His most recent release “Pink Objects”, as a concept album, features 10 story-based songs about and named after objects.
Although Trothen wrote, performed, and recorded “Pink Objects” in his home studio, Treephones also performs as a four-piece live act.
David Martin
TZR: Loop Artist
David Martin
David Martin is a guitarist, singer, and educator based in Baden, who prides himself on taking a unique approach to difficult and engaging material. He is also a member of the rock band Leaving Esmeralda, which released 2 albums of original material.
Acoustic JAK
TZR: Loop Artist
TZR: Loop Artist
Acoustic JAK is an acoustic trio playing popular covers in an acoustic style. Husband and wife Jennie and Anthony team up with guitarist Kyle to form this trio.
TZR: Loop Artist
TZR: Loop Artist
TZR: Loop Artist
Tyler Siroky, aka TZR, is an avant-garde solo musician who hails from Kitchener, Ontario. With a guitar, a keyboard, and a loopstation, TZR meshes and melds popular music from multiple generations into compositions that have wowed audiences of all ages. In fact, the name TZR comes from the way he “teases” your favourite long-lost earworms
Tyler Siroky, aka TZR, is an avant-garde solo musician who hails from Kitchener, Ontario. With a guitar, a keyboard, and a loopstation, TZR meshes and melds popular music from multiple generations into compositions that have wowed audiences of all ages. In fact, the name TZR comes from the way he “teases” your favourite long-lost earworms into the structure of today’s popular music, sometimes going as far as mashing up 3 to 4 different songs into one piece.
“Music is a shared experience,” reflects TZR. “When I listen to today’s music, I notice how certain melodies and chords fit so perfectly together with songs from my generation and my parents’ generation. When I mash old and new songs together, my goal is to bring the listener into my world, to share the memories and experiences of those catchy tunes that we’ve been listening to for years.
Living Room for Small
Living Room for Small
Living Room for Small
Living Room for Small is an alternative pop group from Kitchener/Waterloo. The origin of the band occurred during lockdown, releasing their own cover of Harry Styles' 'Watermelon Sugar’. Due to the pandemic, it pushed Nate and Owen into producing at home, recording everything in a small living room.
With the success that ‘Tease Me’ had as
Living Room for Small is an alternative pop group from Kitchener/Waterloo. The origin of the band occurred during lockdown, releasing their own cover of Harry Styles' 'Watermelon Sugar’. Due to the pandemic, it pushed Nate and Owen into producing at home, recording everything in a small living room.
With the success that ‘Tease Me’ had as a second single, it led them to work with Dan Hosh, a producer/engineer out of Toronto. With Dan working with renowned bands/artists such as City & Colour, Arkells, The Glorious Sons etc. LRFS wanted to take their music to new heights, having a wider, more professional sounding mix. ‘Talk’ was released on February 14th, mixed by Dan and mastered by Kristian Montano, a mastering engineer out of Toronto working, with clients such as The Strumbellas, Dear Rouge etc.
In February 2023, they released their debut EP 'i'm pretty ok.' across all streaming services, helping them branch out of their city. They have also opened for JUNO award winning band MONOWHALES in Waterloo as direct support. The band is also set to perform at Revelree Music Festival for 2023, joining the stage alongside the Arkells, Lights, Aysanabee, The Glorious Sons, Tom Cochrane and JJ Wilde.
The Funkee Wadd
Living Room for Small
Living Room for Small
On July 2nd, 1979, George Clinton kicked The Funk clean overboard from The
Mothership. On a cold day in Tofino BC, The Funkee Wadd found The Funk. If you dig
anything from Soul Music to Drum & Bass, The Funkee Wadd's got you, yet will always ensure one thing, The Funk is Alive!!
The Funkee Wadd will be closing out the event with a dance party on Hilltop for your family to enjoy.
Suburban Bicycle Gang
Living Room for Small
Suburban Bicycle Gang
Suburban Bicycle Gang, an indie rock band hailing from Cambridge, Ontario, has just released their latest single, "In The Cosmos." The trio, consisting of Dave Fox, Jerry Grey, and Eric St-Pierre, combines catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics in their music. Their first release since their 2019 album "Soft Balls Are Too Hard," "In
Suburban Bicycle Gang, an indie rock band hailing from Cambridge, Ontario, has just released their latest single, "In The Cosmos." The trio, consisting of Dave Fox, Jerry Grey, and Eric St-Pierre, combines catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics in their music. Their first release since their 2019 album "Soft Balls Are Too Hard," "In The Cosmos" is a testament to their unique sound. With energetic live performances, Suburban Bicycle Gang is quickly becoming a band to watch in the Canadian music scene. Check out "In The Cosmos" for a taste of their music.
Ricky Mullen
Chandler McQuade
Suburban Bicycle Gang
Ricky Mullen is a Cambridge-based folk punk musician and multi-instrumentalist. Having performed in bands since the age of 12, he plays everything from guitar to accordion, bass to banjo, octave mandolin to mandola. His music can be described as punk rock meets Celtic folk. Bluegrass/ folk style banjo playing with punk rock vocals. Ricky
Ricky Mullen is a Cambridge-based folk punk musician and multi-instrumentalist. Having performed in bands since the age of 12, he plays everything from guitar to accordion, bass to banjo, octave mandolin to mandola. His music can be described as punk rock meets Celtic folk. Bluegrass/ folk style banjo playing with punk rock vocals. Ricky mullen has two solo albums that can currently be found on all your streaming platforms.
Chandler McQuade
Chandler McQuade
Chandler McQuade
Chandler McQuade has been playing music together with various projects since 2003!
You can find them at the Falls Road Pub, The Polish Legion, and at Rhythm & Brews on a regular basis.
Brian Gardiner
Chandler McQuade
Chandler McQuade
A long-time guitar player who, during the covid lockdowns, began to work on a solo show. Brian started booking shows as the world started opening up, and in the last 2-years has played almost 100 gigs from Napanee to Brantford, Gravenhurst to Hamilton.
Acoustic classic rock, with songs from the 50's onward (Buddy Holly to The Sheepdogs), focussing primarily on 70's and 80's."
LUVR
Jones + The Jackpines
Jones + The Jackpines
The sound of wind in the air lightly caresses chimes on a nearby porch. The light catches your eye and you turn to see the stunning figure of a man holding a guitar. He plays a note, you shiver. Hairs stick straight up on the back of your neck and a low rumble fills the room. You feel a shift. You’re immersed in the moment experiencing an
The sound of wind in the air lightly caresses chimes on a nearby porch. The light catches your eye and you turn to see the stunning figure of a man holding a guitar. He plays a note, you shiver. Hairs stick straight up on the back of your neck and a low rumble fills the room. You feel a shift. You’re immersed in the moment experiencing anxiousness and anticipation all at once. what is to come? The unforeseen sound of a band. They call themselves LUVR. A four piece band from Guelph Ontario who need not be mistaken for a tribe who is as tightly knit as your grandmas best scarf. Reminiscent of Death Cab For Cutie, a sliver of Alexisonfire and the reflection of 90’s pop music, this band will not disappoint your ears or your heart.
Jones + The Jackpines
Jones + The Jackpines
Jones + The Jackpines
Jones + The Jackpines are an indie group from Southwestern Ontario made up of frontwoman Syd Jones (guitar, vocals), and bandmates Graham Campbell (guitar, vocals), Aaron Muniak (bass), and Ethan Meyers (drums). The group played together on the cover band circuit for several years and took time over the 'live music hiatus of 2020' to reco
Jones + The Jackpines are an indie group from Southwestern Ontario made up of frontwoman Syd Jones (guitar, vocals), and bandmates Graham Campbell (guitar, vocals), Aaron Muniak (bass), and Ethan Meyers (drums). The group played together on the cover band circuit for several years and took time over the 'live music hiatus of 2020' to record their 2021 debut original EP: Spectrum. Recorded in a small cabin studio on the Eramosa River, Spectrum draws influences from Feist, Lord Huron, and Brandi Carlile. They can be found at local spots around Kitchener-Waterloo playing a variety of folk, rock, and Canadian indie classics and originals!
Zook & Boots
Jones + The Jackpines
Lill' Scallywag
Zook & Boots are an acoustic duo made up of Christen Latham and Simon Lewis and have been playing together for over a decade. From the duo's inception Zook&Boots have established themselves as a calm and soothing sound perfect as a backdrop for falling in love.
Lill' Scallywag
Lill' Scallywag
Lill' Scallywag
A mix of blues, punk, country and dirty acoustic music for the scallywag's in all of us.