Porchfest 2025 Artists
Aleksa
Hello ! My name is Aleksa and I'm a singer/pianist. I want to invite the public into my versatile artistic universe, where French and English music blend together. I enjoy performing covers rearranged in my own way!
Alex Paquette
Alex Paquette in acoustic reggae mode. Nordic Reggae, an improbable encounter between here and elsewhere, a blend of northern conifers and southern rhythms, between local language and universal messages.
Arhythmia
Arhythmia consists of two couples: Nicole Biamonte (piano) and her husband Jerry Cain (bass), and Lisa Lorenzino (flute) and her husband Luis Rodrigues (guitar). They play classic rock, Brazilian bossa nova, and other popular genres.
Autumn
Acoustic guitar and vocals - original songs and covers
Backwater Township
Backwater Township, led by Mi'gmaq artist Corey Thomas, blends Indigenous roots with modern jazz. Raised in Gesgapegiag, QC, Thomas reimagines Indigenous jazz with fresh energy, crafting a sound where heritage and innovation meet in harmony.
Bad Films on Purpose
Bad films on Purpose is a four-piece alternative band conceived by singer-songwriter Talisa Francesca consisting of drummer Lissandre Duplay, guitarist Max Brunet and bassist Mitzzia Gill.
Bandana Half
We're a band of 5 people (singer, guitarist, bassist, drummer and keyboardist). Our music focuses mainly on 1980s-1990s rock and pop covers - Bon Jovi, Styx, Foreigner, Loverboy, Van Halen etc. We are in our 50s and highly energetic!
Big Band Jazz Kartel
An 18-piece jazz big band based in Verdun and homed at BGC Dawson. We've played FIJM, Maisons de la Culture, festivals, dance events, and Verdun street fairs over the years.
Bloody BandAids
Don't get fooled by our scary logo, The Bloody BandAids is just a group of dads (and one mom) who enjoy performing covers of their favourite rock success, ranging from Muse to Foo Fighters, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys...
Braindead Geniuses
Braindead Geniuses is a band formed in 2018. We enjoy playing blues, pop, rock and original compositions.
Brent McCambridge
Singer-songwriter Brent McCambridge. Brent is of Irish roots, born and raised in Verdun, Quebec where he still lives, His soulful voice and poetry reflect the life he knows. The songs come from places of survival and rebirth, of flesh, bone and truth
Campfire Acoustics and Friends
Singer, song writer Eric Aubry started playing music and writing songs as of the age of 13. Playing for smiles and the love of music, Come enjoy the sounds of Campfire Acoustics, as we play some old favourites and personal compositions.
Carlos Candido
Carlos Candido is a dynamic singer and lyricist, songwriter and storyteller from Montréal, QC who merges alternative rock and indie folk with range and soul. His debut album, Two Way Street was released in June 2022.
Ceol le Cairde (irlandais pour «musique avec ami.e.s» - Irish for "Music with Friends")"
A bunch of friends united in their passion for Irish music and culture, come and share the joy, the music and the "craic" with us!
Chorale Chantefleurs
Chorale Chantefleurs is a non-profit organization. As the community choir of Nuns’ Island, it brings together singers from both the Island and Verdun. Its mission is to provide vocal training and promote choral repertoire.
Christelle Saint-Julien
Harpist bizarre, singer and composer and arranger for the voices in my head; a new melange of folk, jazz and rock.
Corinne Caza
Singer-songwriter Corinne Caza blends indie-pop with French chanson. She's a Canada's Music Incubator supported artist, and she's known for her powerful voice, she shines in her new single “Wanted Sign” and major Montreal and Toronto events.
Cumbia Control
Cumbia Control's sound is a vibrant mix of traditional cumbia with elements of modern psychedelic rock and Canadian urban style, creating a sound experience that is both exotic and familiar. The group skillfully weaves South American warmth with the
D3 EEZY
D3 EEZY (Drum, Dance, Didgeridoo) is a choreographer, dancer, musician, video and spoken word artist. He has been making music and spoken word texts to accompany his distinctive dance style which mixes contemporary and Indian dance, music and poetry
Dead Stick People
Formed in 2023, Dead Stick People is an alt-rock band from Montreal, whose sole purpose is to make you groove! With mesmerizing vocals, funky guitar riffs, powerful bass and catchy beats, they deliver music that is raw,soulful, authentic and relatable
dj chiarl
Passionate about electronic music, I decided to get behind the decks, even if, let's be honest, I don't really know what I'm doing yet. But one thing is certain: I'm ultra-motivated, ready to rock the dance floor on our street.
DJ NAPOLITAINE
For more than 20 years, DJ Napolitaine is known for his creative transitions and original selections, both retro and now modern. French-language music and themed nights specialist, he happily develops the best floors.
Djloo
Electronic Music, Djing. Let's make people dance in the street, from our own porch. Last Halloween approved !
Dom et Luc
Duo acoustic classic rock, pop, francais etc
ElasticWaistBand
Come sing feminist, silly and empowering songs, in both languages. Oh yeah!
fliss
Fliss makes indie/alt mischief—songs that purr, snarl, and shimmer. Montréal-based, Ontario-grown. Think velvet thunderstorms and kitchen-sink magic. Come for the softness, stay for the bite. Or vice versa. No rules. Just feelings.
fond
fond is the brainchild of yunalateral and mikah. "fond" holds many meanings—it's the brown bits sitting at the bottom of the frying pan, it's affection, it's love, it's naive optimism turned indie rock realism through original songs and covers.
François Doyon
François Doyon is a multidisciplinary artist who moves between music and comedy. He delivers rock and roll inspired by the best bands of the 2000s, all sprinkled with a touch of absurdity!
Gab & Steph
Seasoned buskers Gab Calille and Steph Prud'homme have been a musical duo for 15 years, delivering an intimate and captivating set, somewhere between folk and grunge - a captivating voice resting on a sweet-sounding guitar.
Gems
Gems here! I'm a new artist! My song Perceptions has been out since Jan 25th. Very passionate with singing, I play a bit of the bass and co-creating. Also I have many other projects in the making… Welcome to my universe.🪄
Geny & Matt
Geny & Matt craft a vibrant, heartfelt blend of folk, pop, and alternative. Driven by passion, they create moments of escape where authenticity hits home. Their music moves between softness and depth — unique, intimate, and full of light.
Gooi
Hello! My name is Gooi, I’m from Thailand and I’m 26 years old. All I can say is that I love singing so much. This is my first time doing this, and I hope you all enjoy it because I put my heart and passion into it. I’m so happy to meet you all!
Hayley Bleho
Hayley Bleho is a Montreal-born singer-songwriter operating at the intersection of 60s folk/rock and 90s alternative. Whether performing solo or in a band (Jadeface, Ronnie Yeeha), at the mic or or on guitar, Hayley's lyricism always captivates.
Heard By Now
Heard By Now is a pop-punk/post-hardcore band from Montreal. At Porchfest, HBN will play a rare acoustic set featuring a mix of original songs and classic emo/pop-punk covers!
Hot Mess
Duo w guitar and two vocals, focusing on female / male duets, like Isands in the Stream, Don’t You Want Me, and Jackson.
Human Beans
We are Michael and Alex, a duo of bass and drums spanning many genres, bringing the vibrations from our creative spirit into the world. We are all human beans, one stalk.
Jennifer Dahl
Jennifer Dahl is a singer-songwriter whose music blends honest lyrics with soulful melodies. With a sound that's somewhere between indie folk and acoustic soul, her songs reflect the ups and downs of life, love, and personal growth.
JJ Morin
JJ Morin is a singer-songwriter based in Verdun. Influenced by The Beatles, Oasis, and Nirvana, he plays with his band She Said and solo at McKibbin’s pubs. His YouTube channel has over 5,000 subscribers.
Joshuesh l'enfant bègle
Piano 4 hands improvised by Renaud Turcotte and Devin Oxman! Follow us to the "Sardine Royale, Festival de la Poche Sèche" whose first edition will take place in Verdun this year as part of the festivities for the 150th anniversary of Verdun!
Jüngo
2 guitars, 1 bass and a drumkit play 4 dudes from the South shore of Montreal. Alternative Rock. Constant pleasure.
Karen Myatt
Karen Myatt's soulful sound is a musical mélange of jazz, blues, rock, pop and more. The vocalist's original music fuses profound lyrics with powerful vocals that has one foot respectfully rooted in tradition and the other defiantly pointed forward.
Kate's Kitchen Folk Band
High-energy-celtic-folk band based in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
Knocking Sparks
KnockingSparks is a project band. Created to give an outlet to the music, the members wright. We exclusively do only Porch fest live performances and have performed at all the first ones from NDG. Hudson Vankleek Hill Ontario. We also play covers.
Kurt Chaboyer
The songs of singer-songwriter Kurt Chaboyer with a sweet jam of acoustic instruments and harmonies.
Larry Cool
Acoustic folk roots style singer and songwriter. Set is made up of some originals and some covers of artists from the 70s to present day. I can be seen on youtube at Larry Cool Music. Much experience playing local breweries and restaurants.
Les présentables
We play French and English rock covers.
Lewis Lines
Lewis Lines, singer-songwriter from Ontario, blends jazz roots and folk sounds in heartfelt songs. His debut album View From Nowhere explores identity and vulnerability, capturing raw emotion with an intimate voice.
Magpie Revisited
A band born of friendship and family, Magpie Revisited delivers feel-good music with warmth, wit and charm - a mix of folk and rock that is equal parts nostalgia and musical magic, with a touch of grey hair and a whole lot of groove.
Marilou & ses Accordéonistes
A performance of musette waltzes, world music, and more by Marilou and her two accordionists, Marie-Andrée Joly and William McLean.
Méandre
Méandre will take place as an acoustic duo for an afternoon on a balcony near you. Musicians and good friends, Rachel Lang and Florence Labelle will accompany themselves with their guitar, violin and voices in a poetic folk style.
Méchants moinO
Michel Roy, experienced guitarist, was part of a local Verdun group, the Dabsters in the late 60s. Denis Laroche, singer, entertains mostly at senior residences. This duo has started to write their own original songs in french
MOC
I'm a Rapper, Singer, and Storyteller from Montreal. I just dropped my album Alice's Withdrawals in Montreal and am currently about to drop my next album How Do You Feel ?
Montreal City Voices
Montreal City Voices is an award-winning and inclusive a cappella women's chorus. We sing family-friendly tunes and popular songs in the Barbershop style. We perform throughout Montreal at community events and private gigs.
Moon Reaper
A band that plays alternative music to make you move.
Mr.Pinstripes
Mr. Pinstripes Band is the essence of traditional blues, while bringing a refreshing modern touch to their music. Born from Montreal jam sessions, the group is led by the guitar and voice of Mr. Pinstripes.
Naghmeh
Naghmeh is an Iranian-Canadian singer-songwriter based in Montreal. A child of war and revolution, Naghmeh uses her musical platform to elevate the voice of the voiceless, and to raise awareness about global issues and social justice.
Neil and Pat
We are two passionate musicians who've played for years, now united in a duo projet close to our hearts; revisiting Beatles songs with simplicity and authencity, blending guitars, harmonica and vocals.
Nicole Biamonte
Nicole Biamonte has a baccalaureate in piano performance. She is on the music theory faculty at McGill University and has performed at music theory area recitals and the Nuns’ Island farmer’s market.
Norman alias Namron
Musicien autodidacte, mais aussi artiste-peintre, dessinateur et bédéiste.
Old Soul
OLD SOUL has been shaking stages all over Montreal’s underground rock scene since 2019. The band draws from the fearlessly raw, electric and free-spirited energy of the sixties and seventies to reimagine the sound of modern rock music.
Peter Scott & Natasha Caron
Peter Scott & Natasha Caron will perform original songs that avoid clichés and focus on melodies and harmony. Social protest messages are inherent in several songs as we built the soapbox we stand on. We're very proud to present you our music.
Pirate Radio
The Pirate Radio band is a Montreal based collective who've been playing around town and abroad for over 15 years. We specialize in many forms of music including Rock, Funk, Reggae and everything in between. There's something for everyone. Party on!
Po Lazarus
Po Lazarus is a 5-piece rock band from Montreal with a deep commitment to lyricism and a captivating stage presence. Seasoned veterans at their craft, Po Lazarus is a must-see performance at Verdun Porchfest.
Pontésable
Pontésable is a Montreal-based psychedelic rock project. Their music incorporates sounds and textures that calls back to 1960-70s music festivals but with a modern execution.
Red Canoe and Laura Too
Laura Newman is an acoustic singer-songwriter from Montreal. Her songs are charming, heartfelt and playful. She is a storyteller who pulls from the folk tradition and draws you in with her disarming smile and warm voice.
Rexlo
Singer-songwriter blending acoustic, pop, neo-soul, and jazz. My music offers a chill, groovy vibe with heartfelt lyrics. Recently, I released 'Small Room', an acoustic track that captures the essence of my cozy space. Give it a listen!
Ryan MacDonald & The Farm of Hands
Ryan MacDonald & The Farm Hands are a string band from Montreal and Quebec’s Châteauguay Valley, blending folk, country, and Americana with heartfelt originals and gritty covers. Their sound is raw, rootsy, and full of heart
Saint Willow
Saint Willow is spearheaded by a Montreal singer-songwriter that blends storytelling with an alternative sound. Our sound is mostly alternative rock, with shoegaze, doom metal, and darkwave influences.
Simple Connexion
Simple Connexion is a cover artist / singer-songwriter duo who, through groovy vibrations of pop, the harmonies and melodies of folk and the rhythms of soft-rock, seek to create that authentic connection than can only be found through music.
Staber and Chasnoff Duo with Myriam Rousseau
Dick Staber (mandolin, vocals) and Judith Chasnoff (guitar, vocals) have been performing trad-style acoustic folk music as a duo and with bands for 30 years. Myriam Rousseau's vocal harmonies add depth, texture, and beauty. It just feels right!
The Angry Hips
The Angry Hips (named for a yoga teacher’s comment) is a duo consisting of Nicole Biamonte on piano and vocals and Jerry Cain on electric bass. Their day job is teaching music research classes at McGill. Their Porchfest set focuses on jazz standards.
The Co-Conspirators
The Co-Conspirators is a Hemmingford, QC based duo playing folk/singer-songwriter music with elements of country, rock, blues, gospel, bluegrass, spiritual, and general roots music.
The John Hubcap Band
Progressive Rock trio, for fans of Primus, Rush, RHCP and Frank Zappa
The Lake Echoes
Montreal indie-folk musical duo The Lake Echoes (Alexander Cruz, Erin Dunlop) have been playing music together since 2015. Inspired by emo heavy-hitters like MCR & 2010s folk, the group blends swelling harmonies and soulful lyrics for a unique so
The Marvelous Mister D
I am a mature experienced solo musician from Vankleek Hill performing modified classic tock and roll music in both English and French on guitar with percussion.
THE REKKENING
4 Piece female fronted punk band.
The S.M.V. Band
The S.M.V. Band combines the talents of veterans musicians, Victor Guerrierro and Mélany Pariseau along with the emerging talents Sarah Akram-Pariseau and Desmond Colbeck-Salam. A great mix of rock, pop and jazz songs will be showcased.
THE SPACE WIZARDS
The Space Wizards are a dynamic three-piece bluesy psychedelic rock band that blends raw guitar riffs, deep bass grooves, and trippy rhythms into an unforgettable sonic journey. Formed by Will Munroe (guitar/vocals), Jeremie Dube (bass), and Aron Bou
The Steve&Mikes
The Steve&Mikes consists of two proud Verdun boys who love to entertain audiences with their mix of original compositions and tastefully selected songs. Steve on acoustic guitar, Mike on standard and octave mandolin, and both providing vocals.
The Suspects MTL
We are a rock cover band. Our set list includes Rolling Stones, Tragically Hip, Miley Cyrus, Pogues and lots more.
Tony Rust and The Mudhorses
The band's sound is heavily influenced by the classic rock styles of the 1960s and 1970s, blending energetic stage performances with a retro aesthetic that pays homage to that era. Their music combines catchy melodies with raw, high-energy rock.
Tostao Club
Born in Montreal in 2024, Tostao Club is a band of Colombian origin that brings new energy to Latin pop with its fresh and lively style. The band blends tropical and urban rhythms from Latin American music.
Tourmaline Trio
Trio Tourmaline blends electric guitar, flute, and cello to reimagine 80s–2000s rock/pop. From U2 to Metallica, they fuse raw energy with elegance. Led by Lisa Lorenzino, this Brazilian-Canadian trio delivers a bold, genre-defying musical journey.
Vanwho
Vanwho, c'est une Alt-Pop fusionné d'accents Folk et Grunge. Contemplatives, éthérées, intimes et planantes, ses chansons invitent l'auditeur à explorer les sphères de l'existence, c'est avant tout une musique qui rassemble et qui met l'emphase sur l
WELLTONES
Formé en 2023 à Verdun, WELLTONES est un projet musical qui plonge l’auditeur dans un univers dans lequel le soul, pop, disco, jazz et funk se fusionnent pour offrir une expérience unique.WELLTONES se distingue par son esthétique de couleurs chaudes,
Willy Nilly
Willy Nilly is a folky indie rock band that blend a wide variety of songwriting influences for a familiar feeling sound that remains unique. The band's 2nd LP and a subsequent EP are on the way in 2025.