PorchFest! celebration of music august 19th

By annie harpe

Chromatic Static - is the solo endeavor of Brian Brown-HHill A veteran singer and songsmith Brian specializes in guitaroriented Indie folk and rock music.(top left)

Belles & Beaus - is a quartet of advanced ringers from the Stafford Handbell Society, performing on eight Malmark handbells.

She was a teacher. They minister through music. creating eclectic, thoughtful worship music

The Peacemakers - Jackie and Eddie, Ryan and Rudy Their original songs are beautiful, modern takes on folk music, pulling from the roots of bluegrass and folk.

Performing 2 - 3 pm: Razor Hill - beautiful vocals and energetic fiddling, playing a combination or original tunes and their takes on contemporary and classic tunes. The trio consists of Holly Breivik, Lauren Smith; and Jim Lawrence

Harry Wilson - a jazz musician Harry plays vibraphone, forging a recognizable sound that can be enjoyed by even a novice

Performing 4-5 5 pm:

The Acoustic Onion - specializes in the music of The Beatles. Tom Arbisi, Tim Garrett, Todd Conley . performing energetic, old-school rock & roll (below)

Brittany Frompovich - multiinstrumentalist musician, nominated for a WAMMY Award, Toby Fairchild This is a trio you won't want to miss!

Performing 1 - 2 pm: David Nichols - is a Fredericksburg musician who will be performing on solo guitar.

Alabaster Grace - He was a rocket scientist.

The BST Band - will be performing a vocal/drumming, acoustic set of world music. The band members are longtime friends Becky Steward,: Slam Steward , and Tanyah Dadze, Conguero, Alberto Limonta Perez, and Marta Fuentes.. The BST band is sure to get you moving and grooving!

Performing 3-4 4 pm: Peter Mealy & Laurie Rose Griffith -Both play guitar and sing, often including mandolin, harmonica and string bass in their musical arsenal. WAMMY Award winning duo, Laurie and Peter bring a vibrant mix of folk/Americana, Celtic, jazz, and rock tunes, as well as a large body of original music to their audiences.

Steve Bell - produces expressive playing to touch the heart and mind with clear, beautiful sounds and orchestration across the many voices and tone colors the guitar provides. His program draws from Spanish, Latin American, and Celtic music, as well as traditional American and worship music.

With events like PorchFest, RappArts continues to promote Fredericksburg and the Rappahannock region not only as a premier arts destination on the east coast - but also as a great place to live, with friendly neighborhoods and a vibrant community!

Come out Saturday, August 19th to Hanson Avenue between Fall Hill and Charles, the historic Normandy Village, and enjoy a relaxing day of fun and great music! Remember to bring your chair, and cash for admission and treats!