PorchFest will have Rochester rockin' like never before

The city's first-ever PorchFest will include some 30 bands playing all over downtown. (Courtesy images)

ROCHESTER - Rochester's first-ever PorchFest promises a prolific potpourri of musical performances like the city has never seen before.

The brainchild of Rochester Opera House producer and Governor's Inn co-owner Anthony Ejarque, PorchFest productions have been taking the country by storm, but this is the first one ever in the Northern Seacoast.

PorchFest comprises some 30 bands that will play at various venues throughout the downtown from Noon-5 p.m.

Some will be in the earshot of other bands, but Matt Wyatt, co-founder of the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts and associated producer at the Rochester Opera House, said that's part of the mosaic of music they want eventgoers to experience.

Bands will play from dozens of venues around the downtown.

All of the musical acts are free to everyone, however folks can buy a $10 fund-raising bracelet that will be good for discounts at various stores around the downtown.

There will also be an after party at the Rochester Opera House featuring renowned local band Red Sky Mary for a suggested fund-raising donation.

In addition food trucks and a few other vendors will set up in the Union Street parking lot. More info is available at www.rochesteoperahouse.com.

The musical genres are varied and wide ranging, Wyatt said.

​Participating restaurants and shops will be offering specials and discounts to attendees wearing the all-access bracelets.

Bands, times and venues are listed below.

Noon-1:30

Mica Peterson Band - Lilac City Grille;

Leadfoot
North Main Street Riverwalk

Sea Reeds Quartet and Linda Pouliot Jazz Trio - Wyanndotte Walkway

Colin Lentz - Rochester District Court

Fletcher Bachman Band
Union St/North Main Street Intersection

Badtude - Hervey's Tire Co.

High & Dry - Revolution Taproom & Grill

Ian Miles - Curlie's Comedy Club
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Dancing Madly Backwards
​Union Street Parking Lot Stage 1

1:30-3

Revolving Door - Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC)

Newton + Frizzell - Collectiques

Leaf - Fresh Vibes Cafe

Devin Berry - Moe's Italian Sandwiches

Alex Lotartire - Jetpack Comics (indoors)

No1UKnow - RiverStones Custom Framing

Rock Heroes of SCS - "Arts For Everyone" building

Mistaken For Strangers - Central Square

Grasp - ​First United Methodist Church

Josh Teed - Freedom Beauty Salon

Snapface - ​Union Street Parking Lot Stage 2

3-4:30

Gabby Martin - Freedom Beauty Salon

19 Miles Per Hour - Jetpack Comics (outdoor)

Gypsy Owls​ - Tri-City Towing

Alt. 137 - Bernier Insurance (porch)

Kathy Boisclair Studios - Bernier Insurance (lot)

Jagged - City Hall/Annex

Big Picture - Rochester Fire Department

Clayfoot and Bill Cormier + Peter Marton - Grace Community Church

Cameron Drive Project - Garage at Gov. Inn

The Toes - The Governor's Inn
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Aunt Peg - ​Studley's Flower Shop

Fling - ​​Union Street Parking Lot Stage 1