the official 2024 ayr porchfest schedule
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Hometown artists
Ayr Pipe Band, Canada
Ayr Pipe Band, Canada
Ayr Pipe Band, Canada
An all-encompassing pipe band, who promote the art of cultural piping and Scottish drumming.
The Sideswipes
Ayr Pipe Band, Canada
Ayr Pipe Band, Canada
Playing your favourite 2000s pop punk covers.We are a full 5 piece, we bring the energy live.
Feather, Fur & Finn
Ayr Pipe Band, Canada
Feather, Fur & Finn
Mike and Finn, the talented father and daughter duo that make up Feather, Fur & Finn, have been on stage for years. Mike is a member of the Fat Willies, a local band that will be headlining the Ayr 200 celebration this summer. Finn is a member of KW Glee, Canada’s top youth pop choir and has also had the opportunity to perform on stage in
Mike and Finn, the talented father and daughter duo that make up Feather, Fur & Finn, have been on stage for years. Mike is a member of the Fat Willies, a local band that will be headlining the Ayr 200 celebration this summer. Finn is a member of KW Glee, Canada’s top youth pop choir and has also had the opportunity to perform on stage in a variety of musicals locally and in Toronto. She has also sang the anthems at a Blue Jays games and has been asked to come back and sing this season! Their favourite place to perform though is around a campfire singing some of their favourites from known artists such as Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan.
H.Pe
Yellow Brick Music
Feather, Fur & Finn
H.Pe is a singer/songwriter from Ayr, Ontario, Canada. 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
H.Pe is a singer/songwriter from Ayr, Ontario, Canada. 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 about what could come next.
Scott & Samantha
Yellow Brick Music
Yellow Brick Music
Scott and Samantha both have a love for music. Scott is self taught and has played guitar for over 20 years, Samantha started on piano when she was 6 and continues to play a number of instruments, as well as sings. They finally took the leap of performing this past year at the Ayr Farmers Market. They currently reside in Ayr and are involved and supportive members of the community.
Yellow Brick Music
Yellow Brick Music
Yellow Brick Music
A showcase of performances by the students and teachers from YBM.
Yellow Brick Music is a community-driven school in Ayr focusing on creativity and quality education for students of all ages
Act of Nature
Act of Nature
Act of Nature
An alternative duo from Ayr, Canada creating thought-provoking and melodic indie music. They consist of Laura Easson and Jordan James, who formed this dynamic band in 2020. They released their debut EP This Beautiful World in 2021, which features their singles Stop Being Like This and Cover Me. Their sophomore album, Who We Are, released
An alternative duo from Ayr, Canada creating thought-provoking and melodic indie music. They consist of Laura Easson and Jordan James, who formed this dynamic band in 2020. They released their debut EP This Beautiful World in 2021, which features their singles Stop Being Like This and Cover Me. Their sophomore album, Who We Are, released in 2022 includes hits such as OKAY and We Don't Really See. Inspired by the fused influences of alternative, pop and rock - Act of Nature brings a fresh and striking perspective to their listeners. Act of Nature is currently in the studio once again. A new act, a new chapter, continuing their journey to become even more expansive with their sound as a band. Stay tuned!
Braydon Hall
Act of Nature
Act of Nature
Braydon Hall is a 16 year old country/folk artist from Ayr that performs covers and original music. He is a singer/songwriter/guitarist.
Local artists
Chad Mack
TZR: Loop Artist
Chad Mack
Singer/songwriter from Kitchener/Waterloo playing your favourite Rock/Indie/Pop/Country/Classic Rock hits.
CJ Cooper
TZR: Loop Artist
Chad Mack
CJ has played the National Bank Open, sung on Sportsnet and for the CFL. She recently opened for Bif Naked at Canadian Music Week and sang with JJ Wilde at the London Music Hall. In 2020 and 2021, CJ was given a "Community Hero Award" from the Mayor and was voted "Top Local Musician" in Guelph.
She released her debut album “Look Ahead” Au
CJ has played the National Bank Open, sung on Sportsnet and for the CFL. She recently opened for Bif Naked at Canadian Music Week and sang with JJ Wilde at the London Music Hall. In 2020 and 2021, CJ was given a "Community Hero Award" from the Mayor and was voted "Top Local Musician" in Guelph.
She released her debut album “Look Ahead” August 2018 and toured on the Toronto to Vancouver ViaRail train. She released her sophomore album "are we there yet?" May 2022.
CJ is currently working on her third album.
Onion Honey
TZR: Loop Artist
TZR: Loop Artist
Onion Honey may hail from Ontario’s tech capital, but they make folk music like an old-fashioned string band with banjo, mandolin, guitar, double bass and warm four-part harmonies. Dave Pike, Esther Wheaton, Leanne Swantko, and Kayleigh LeBlanc play traditional tunes made new and original songs that sound old. Influenced by bands like Unc
Onion Honey may hail from Ontario’s tech capital, but they make folk music like an old-fashioned string band with banjo, mandolin, guitar, double bass and warm four-part harmonies. Dave Pike, Esther Wheaton, Leanne Swantko, and Kayleigh LeBlanc play traditional tunes made new and original songs that sound old. Influenced by bands like Uncle Earl, Old Crow Medicine Show, and the Foghorn Stringband, the Kitchener-based outfit brings a uniquely-Southwestern-Ontario flavour to their music.
Onion Honey has been heard on radio stations across Canada and featured in Jan Hall’s Sunparlour Sessions; their last two albums, Raisin’ Heck and Earthly Trials, charted on national campus radio in 2017 and 2019. They gig regularly around Southwestern Ontario and have performed at a number of festivals including Banjofest in Guelph, Springtide Festival in Uxbridge, Cambridge’s Mill Race Folk Festival, Winterfolk in Toronto, and more.
Their new original album, Foul Weather Friends, came out in Spring 2023.
TZR: Loop Artist
TZR: Loop Artist
TZR: Loop Artist
Performing pop and rock songs using a loop station, vocals and guitar. Specializing in mashups of popular songs.
Paul Cleve
Tyler Montague March
The Trainwrecks
Retired firefighter turned musician, yogi meditator, adventurer, lover of life playing your favourite blues, country, folk, and originals.
The Trainwrecks
Tyler Montague March
The Trainwrecks
The Trainwrecks are a blues-focused band made up of teens from Kitchener-Waterloo. These talented teens won the 2023 Kitchener Blues Festival's ‘Youth Legacy’ contest and have performed on the main stages of the Kitchener Blues Festival, the Belmont Village Bestival, and in other smaller venues.
They most recently performed as part of the
The Trainwrecks are a blues-focused band made up of teens from Kitchener-Waterloo. These talented teens won the 2023 Kitchener Blues Festival's ‘Youth Legacy’ contest and have performed on the main stages of the Kitchener Blues Festival, the Belmont Village Bestival, and in other smaller venues.
They most recently performed as part of the Youth Showcase at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN!
Sing Me A River
Tyler Montague March
Tyler Montague March
Roots, Folk and Harmony - Sing Me A River is a trio of singer-songwriters who combine life's currents with rich 3-part harmonies to feed your soul..
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.
Between Names
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
Between Names
Kitchener -Waterloo trio featuring
Christen Latham ,Vocals , Simon Lewis Vocals /Guitar , John Stuart Guitar /Vocals
3 local artists come together in an acoustic melodic harmony.
Latham and Lewis formerly Zook &Boots .In summer of 2023 added Guitarist Stuart too make it a trio .
Each have played for many years and are well known for what th
Kitchener -Waterloo trio featuring
Christen Latham ,Vocals , Simon Lewis Vocals /Guitar , John Stuart Guitar /Vocals
3 local artists come together in an acoustic melodic harmony.
Latham and Lewis formerly Zook &Boots .In summer of 2023 added Guitarist Stuart too make it a trio .
Each have played for many years and are well known for what they do .Between Porchfests , special events , and Pub gigs , Between Names delivers modern and classic pop /R&B music .Their own original work relative to their roots .Giving a modern tone like in “Circles” track written by Zook &Boots back in 2010 , re-recorded in 2023 .The trio is great for all kinds of events .
Pauline
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
Between Names
A Kitchener-Waterloo based singer-songwriter leaning to pop-rock alrernative. Plays cover and original songs on guitar and piano.
Originally, a lead singer in a band from Philippines. She's been performing on stage since she was five and had her self-written songs released on various organization platforms like Friedrich Naumann Foundation, Awitenista, and more.
Red Karavan
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
We're a 5 piece indie rock band from Toronto. Trumpet, two guitars, bass, drums and vocal.
Our unique brand of entertainment fuses trumpet melodies and original songs with dark undertones and experimental jamming.
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band
Based out of Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada, 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
Based out of Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada, 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.
Henezi
Big Cityyy BINGO
Big Cityyy BINGO
Up and coming musician in the Kitchener - Waterloo area, trying to express my love for music and the arts through songwriting and covering some of the greats.
Big Cityyy BINGO
Big Cityyy BINGO
Big Cityyy BINGO
Join us for a fun-filled pop up of wacky and tacky bingo games in the heart of Ayr; test your luck, win delightful prizes, and enjoy some silly, musical shenanigans!
RSVP to play Bingo, it's free to come along, and we'll bring everything you need to play on the day.
Liv Gains
Big Cityyy BINGO
Liv Gains
Liv Gains is a singer-songwriter/folk musician from Cambridge, Ontario. Pairing her love for travel with her love for music, she has performed in cities all across North America, and opened for esteemed artists such as Steven Page and Serena Ryder.