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2026 San Rafael PorchFest Musicians
More band info coming in so check back!
Adam Spry
Adam Spry is a San Francisco-based artist and multi-instrumentalist that invokes a unique blend of nostalgic indie pop, folk and alt rock . Garnering comparisons to Emitt Rhodes, Fruit Bats and Coconut Records, Spry’s songs embrace the waves of uncertainty that inevitably crash into us all, while simultaneously providing a reminder that the storm shall pass.
Afroholix Jazz Quartet
Afroholix Jazz Quartet blends Funk, Soul and Jazz improv from deep outer space to make the mix just right. Featuring some of the Bay's top talent, Afroholix combines many different genres of Black music to make something beautiful, funky and fresh. Every show is a unique event. We drop Soul, Funk, Hip Hop and Jazz with love and soulful improvisation to make each night a special one. Born and raised from Oakland's rich musical legacy, Afroholix began its journey in early 2015. Influenced by Miles, Jimi, Sade, classic Hip Hop and golden era Jazz, we do our thing and make it funky!
Analog Dream
Analog Dream makes indie rock for the widescreen. What began as a two-person studio project in San Francisco has evolved into a five-piece built on layered guitars and analog grit. From early acclaim on Live105 to their 2026 signing with NYC’s Soundvsystem Records, the band has consistently pushed their sound toward something bolder and more intentional.
Their latest work finds the sweet spot between shoegaze atmosphere and raw indie-rock energy, tackling everything from fractured personal histories to the "soul-suck" of modern corporate culture.
Their latest work finds the sweet spot between shoegaze atmosphere and raw indie-rock energy, tackling everything from fractured personal histories to the "soul-suck" of modern corporate culture.
Amy & Manny
Amy Wigton and Manny LaCarrubba are a mother and son duo with rich vocal harmony that truly proves they are related!
Joining them is bassist/guitarist Rod Witel to perform a fresh collection of classic covers and originals.
Joining them is bassist/guitarist Rod Witel to perform a fresh collection of classic covers and originals.
Anahita Skye
Northern California singer-songwriter and guitarist Anahita Skye blends Americana, dark country, and 70s psychedelic influences into songs that are both raw and timeless.
Her emotionally rich songwriting, paired with the instrumental artistry of her band, creates performances with both depth and warmth. Audiences often compare her soulful voice to Dolly Parton or Stevie Nicks.
Her emotionally rich songwriting, paired with the instrumental artistry of her band, creates performances with both depth and warmth. Audiences often compare her soulful voice to Dolly Parton or Stevie Nicks.
April & Monroe Grisman - The Beautiful Hang Gang
April & Monroe Grisman are lifelong Bay Area musicians, partners in life, and longtime members of the Marin County and San Francisco music community.
Drawing inspiration from Americana, Soul, Reggae, and Rock & Roll, they write and perform original songs that reflect lifetime experiences, relationships, and the people and things that they care about.
Joined by an incredible group of their friends, a local all-star cast of musicians together performing as The Beautiful Hang Gang, they bring these songs to life through soulful, high-energy performances built on connection, community, and the joy of making music together.
🎶 Original Music
🌉 Marin County • San Francisco Bay Area
💿 Debut Album Coming in 2026
Welcome to The Beautiful Hang Gang.
Drawing inspiration from Americana, Soul, Reggae, and Rock & Roll, they write and perform original songs that reflect lifetime experiences, relationships, and the people and things that they care about.
Joined by an incredible group of their friends, a local all-star cast of musicians together performing as The Beautiful Hang Gang, they bring these songs to life through soulful, high-energy performances built on connection, community, and the joy of making music together.
🎶 Original Music
🌉 Marin County • San Francisco Bay Area
💿 Debut Album Coming in 2026
Welcome to The Beautiful Hang Gang.
Bandini
Bandini is a San Rafael three-piece playing melodic indie rock with big choruses, sharp lyrics and just enough piano to keep things interesting. Think Ben Folds, Blur, Pulp and The Cure, with songs about zombie apocalypses, cults, midlife crises, nostalgia and other cheerful front-yard subjects. They’re very happy to be back at PorchFest.
The Beast From 20000 Fathoms
Near the Arctic Circle researchers detonate a nuclear device and unwittingly thaw a prehistoric beast frozen for millions of years. The monster leaves a path of destruction across the west coast of North America.
John: drums
Wolf: bass, vocals
Dylan: guitar, vocals
Josh: guitar
John: drums
Wolf: bass, vocals
Dylan: guitar, vocals
Josh: guitar
Beso Negro
Born of the Bay Area’s rich musical lineage, Beso unites multigenerational ties to local music with a fearless fusion of Gypsy jazz, rock, country, and more. Each member brings distinct influences that intertwine into a sound both timeless and electrifying — where the mystery of gypsy swing meets the pulse of modern rock ’n’ roll.
Their high-voltage performances have lit up stages from Outside Lands and SXSW to Slim’s SF and The Great American Music Hall. With bilingual flair, virtuosic musicianship, and irresistibly danceable rhythms, Beso creates a spellbinding tapestry that honors tradition while blazing new musical trails.
Their high-voltage performances have lit up stages from Outside Lands and SXSW to Slim’s SF and The Great American Music Hall. With bilingual flair, virtuosic musicianship, and irresistibly danceable rhythms, Beso creates a spellbinding tapestry that honors tradition while blazing new musical trails.
Blü Egyptian
What started as four students in Chico, CA jamming together in the midst of a pandemic quickly transformed into the touring powerhouse known as Blü Egyptian. This no-holds-barred jamband has ingrained themselves in the West Coast scene with their upbeat signature blend of Rock, Funk, Reggae, Bluegrass, and Electronica, creating unique segues from catchy original tunes to timeless covers. By playing over 500 shows in just five years, Blü Egyptian has caught the attention of major festivals and national touring acts, propelling them into renowned venues across the coast. Just like the world around us, each show is constantly evolving and the only way to truly experience it is live in person!
Blue Monday Jazz Quintet
Inspired by the smoky elegance of Diana Krall and the rich, expressive sounds of Dexter Gordon, Blue Monday Jazz Quintet brings timeless jazz standards to life with sophistication and style. Featuring Lucinda Otto on vocals and Rob Pascual on tenor saxophone, backed by an exceptional rhythm section of Jackie Summerfield on piano, Nush T on bass and Susheel Krishnamurthy on drums, we perform an eclectic mix of swing, ballads, Brazilian bossa nova and a little bit of pop.
Boy in the Bubble
The Bay Area's Boy in the Bubble makes songwriterly guitar pop, built on the kind of melodic instinct that traces back to T. Rex, the Kinks, Bowie, and the Beatles. Expect glammy hooks paired with a warm, classic-pop sensibility — songs that feel familiar and surprising at once.
The Byars Brothers
Andrew Byars plays all over Marin with different configurations of players, turning up at clubs, cafes, restaurants, and now, San Rafael Porchfest. He joins his brother JJ for an extra special show, debuting their new set of music together as the Byars Brothers.
JJ Byars fashions lush and dynamic indie electric folk that explores a wide palette from the gritty, driving, and energetic, to the sensitive, bare and introspective. With narratives of love, loss, and restlessness, there is also humor there amidst the nostalgia.
JJ Byars fashions lush and dynamic indie electric folk that explores a wide palette from the gritty, driving, and energetic, to the sensitive, bare and introspective. With narratives of love, loss, and restlessness, there is also humor there amidst the nostalgia.
Cardboard People
Cardboard People is an alt-indie-pop band made up of producer/ musician Jim Greer and singer Yunoka Berry. They bring a highly
entertaining live performance and play upbeat, genre bending music with a flair for the eccentric.
entertaining live performance and play upbeat, genre bending music with a flair for the eccentric.
Chris Peck's Sparkling Water
Chris Peck is a rock & roll songwriter. With his band Sparkling Water, he plays around the Bay Area and sometimes beyond. The band is currently at work on a new album called “Wild Wind”, which will be released in 2027.
Chris von Sneidern
Chris von Sneidern, SF resident since '85, longtime fan of San Rafael. Sings songs, mostly that he's written. Produces albums for himself and others, performs locally and sometimes out of town, loves to please a crowd in 30 minutes or less. No criminal record.
Christa Pfeiffer
Soprano Christa Pfeiffer and baritone/pianist Tim Eischens will perform classical and musical theater songs and duets.
Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs!
7 Albums
2 #1 singles
4 Top 10 singles
750 shows in the Bay area alone
Over 40 million streams.
Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs! continue to set the bar.
Hell Yeah.
“…Click is one of the best alt-country artists of the century.”
- No Depression Magazine
2 #1 singles
4 Top 10 singles
750 shows in the Bay area alone
Over 40 million streams.
Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs! continue to set the bar.
Hell Yeah.
“…Click is one of the best alt-country artists of the century.”
- No Depression Magazine
David Outlaw Band
David Outlaw is a Tennessee native with southern soul. The David Outlaw band consist of top tier Bay Area musicians, bringing psychedelic funk fusion southern born jam grass to the West Coast.
El Radio Fantastique
If Anton Lavey, Frank Sinatra and David Bowie dropped acid in New Orleans and had an orgy with The Beatles, their unholy offspring would be El Radio Fantastique.
Eric Long
Eric Long is a California-based Americana songwriter celebrated for a voice that NPR dubbed “timeless, well-traveled, and pure.” He has found his poetic home as much in humorous & quirky Country anthems as he has in the peaceful green hills of the traditional folk music that’s inspired him. Fans of John Prine and Jerry Jeff Walker will feel right at home with a splash of Jimmy Buffett’s island charm. In addition to playing acoustic and slide guitar, Eric’s also the frontman and clawhammer banjoist for the Italian-based Irish trad/bluegrass crossover band Gadan
Essence & Gold Country
Essence & Gold Country draw from deep roots in Appalachian, Americana, and classic Country traditions, with songwriting influenced by legends like John Prine, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, and Lucinda Williams. Essence’s voice has been compared to Emmylou Harris and Dolly herself. A veteran performer, her songs have appeared in film and TV, she has released multiple albums, toured nationally, and shared stages with Sheryl Crow, The Old Crow Medicine Show, and Tom Petty. Her voice, and her story, are her own.
The Evening Hawks
GenX folk! The Evening Hawks are an acoustic blend of Alabama grit and California cool, delivering the emotive depth of folk, the raw energy of rock and the narrative richness of country.
Frog Face Band
Frog Face is a five-piece roots band based in San Rafael, CA. They play bluegrass and Americana music with a focus on original songs alongside traditional tunes and hidden gems. The band features Aaron Balano (dobro), Greg Dunn (upright bass), Joe Ridout (lead guitar/vocals), Nate Alavi (mandolin/vocals), and Kat Quigley (rhythm guitar/vocals), trading off three lead singers and rich vocal harmonies.
Go By Ocean
“Can I Communicate With the Unknown?” is the new album from Go By Ocean, moniker of Northern California based singer/songwriter/producer Ryan McCaffrey. Co-produced alongside Tim Bluhm (The Mother Hips) and David Glasebrook, the album features contributions from a wide cast of characters, ranging from the tight knit community of Phil Lesh’s much loved Terrapin Crossroads to the wider West Coast indie-rock scene, including members of The Mother Hips, Sugar Candy Mountain, ALO, Tea Leaf Green, and more.
Redwood Grove Teen Stage
Presented by School Of Rock San Rafael
Archetype
Archetype is a five-piece high energy rock band consisting of Marin teens ages 13-15 playing classic to current rock covers and original music. Archetype has played at Hopmonk Novato, and having met as musicians in San Rafael School of Rock's House Band, these kids have played together at iconic venues such as Whisky a Go Go, the Troubadour, Bottom of the Hill, Great American Music Hall, Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, 924 Gilman, and Cornerstone Berkeley. They're stoked to make their Porchfest debut!
RED40
Red40 is a teen rock band from Marin, California, driven by loud guitars, big drums, and pure, high-voltage energy. These are kids who live to rock—bringing intensity, attitude, and a fresh edge to rock covers and original music every time they hit the stage.
Peaboo & The Catz
Peaboo & The Catz are a fresh teenage band with the main goal of reaching their audiences hearts with rock-n-roll from the Bay Area, California. They are Peaboo,15, on bass and lead vocals, Mila, 14, is on guitar and vocals, and their drummer is Damian,17. For the members, music is more than just a hobby—it’s a shared outlet, a space where they can express themselves, experiment, and grow together. With a steady stream of original songs, growing support from peers, and a fearless approach to performing, this teenage band is not just a group of kids making noise—they’re a glimpse into the next generation of music makers!
Captain Canary
Captain Canary is a rock band from San Rafael that ranges from covering the classics to writing fresh music with inspiration pulled from many genres including folk, jazz, and prog. They plan to release original songs in the near future. Winner of the 2026 San Anselmo Battle of the Bands!
The Electricfiers
The Electricfiers is a loud, hard-rockin' family band from Novato, with Josie (age 12) on drums, Jonathan (age 16) on guitar, and their dad Nathan (old) on bass. Our original music reflects on the golden age of hard rock, the 70s and 80s, with everything from futuristic synthesizers and sound effects, to blaring amplifiers in our heavy blues rock songs. We deliver raw power and high excitement with every performance, aiming to pull the younger generation into music and push new musical boundaries for youth.
Short School Youth Stage
Presented by Break the Noise
Natural Disaster
Natural Disaster is a San Anselmo-based rock band performing original music inspired by alternative and modern rock. Their sound is upbeat, dynamic, and built for the stage.
Milo – Guitar
Boone – Drums
Ben – Guitar
Vigo – Bass
Milo – Guitar
Boone – Drums
Ben – Guitar
Vigo – Bass
Pretty Riot
Pretty Riot is a Marin Academy-based rock band, fusing classics such as Led Zeppelin and Greta Van Fleet while adding their own original sound. This band features Sienna Driegert '27 on bass, Tatiana Ting '28 on guitar, Marina Gunning '27 on vocals, and Lachlan Williams '27 on drums. Beyond the music, Sienna and Tatiana are the organizers behind SheShreds Fest a festival focused on supporting women in music.
Ten Times Brighter
Alternative band from Bay (RIYL midwest emo, The Front Bottoms, Modern Baseball)
Polaris
Polaris is a six-piece band of friends that formed through the Archie Williams high school music program, with a passion for playing classic and prog rock, pop, and some funk.
Sergei
Sergei is a 12-year-old singer-songwriter from San Francisco who has been playing piano since the age of 3 and guitar since he was 5. Inspired by acoustic pop, pop-rock, and singer-songwriter music, he enjoys performing both heartfelt covers and original songs.
He has performed at venues and community events across the Bay Area and is currently writing and recording his first collection of original music. Whether at the piano or with a guitar in hand, Sergei loves connecting with audiences through honest lyrics and memorable melodies.
He is also the co-founder of Break the Noise, a youth-led nonprofit creating professional performance opportunities for young musicians across the Bay Area.
He has performed at venues and community events across the Bay Area and is currently writing and recording his first collection of original music. Whether at the piano or with a guitar in hand, Sergei loves connecting with audiences through honest lyrics and memorable melodies.
He is also the co-founder of Break the Noise, a youth-led nonprofit creating professional performance opportunities for young musicians across the Bay Area.
Eliz
liz is a 14-year-old singer-songwriter from San Francisco whose music blends indie pop, R&B, and Latin influences with heartfelt storytelling.
She released her debut album, Lombard Street Stories, in 2024 and is currently releasing music from her second album, Cabin 232. A rising young artist in the Bay Area, Eliz has performed at iconic local venues and community festivals while building a growing audience across social media and streaming platforms.
She is also the co-founder of Break the Noise, a youth-led nonprofit creating professional performance opportunities for young musicians across the Bay Area.
She released her debut album, Lombard Street Stories, in 2024 and is currently releasing music from her second album, Cabin 232. A rising young artist in the Bay Area, Eliz has performed at iconic local venues and community festivals while building a growing audience across social media and streaming platforms.
She is also the co-founder of Break the Noise, a youth-led nonprofit creating professional performance opportunities for young musicians across the Bay Area.
Break the Noise House Band
The Break the Noise House Band is the official band representing Break the Noise, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to creating professional performance opportunities for the next generation of musicians. Featuring co-founders Eliz and Sergei alongside Liv, Luke, and Oliver, the band brings together talented young musicians from across the Bay Area who share a passion for live music, creativity, and collaboration. United by the mission of Break the Noise, they represent the organization at concerts, festivals, and community events while celebrating the power of music to bring people together.
Knights of Molino
The Knights of Molino are a punk band from Mill Valley. They play original punk songs, as well as classic covers. The Knights of Molino have recorded their first album (called First Album). They have released several songs from the album, and the full album will be released later this year.
The Osada 3
A SIBLING TRIO BAND FROM THE BAY AREA ON A MUSIC JOURNEY TOGETHER.
ZOLIA - KEYBOARD, OSIRIS - BASS / GUITAR, MILANI - DRUMS
ZOLIA - KEYBOARD, OSIRIS - BASS / GUITAR, MILANI - DRUMS
Gerstle Park Kid Zone
At the Gerstle Park Playground
Susan Z's Happy Lane Cabaret
Susan Z’s Happy Lane Cabaret celebrates the magic of Broadway, featuring the powerful voices and heartfelt emotions of talented kids and teens! They’ll sing uplifting anthems and poignant ballads from old and new, beloved musicals. Special performances by Happy Lane Drama alumni, who now attend Marin School of the Arts. Between sets, there will be an open mic for children who would like to try their hand at some Broadway-Disney tunes, accompanied by the incomparable, Paul Smith.
Rositas Arribeñas
Rositas Arribeñas are a student performing group from Del Real Music Academy based in San Rafael, CA. They play “Son Huasteco”, a traditional style of music that originates from the Sierra Gorda and Huasteca regions of Mexico. This style of "fiddle music" is a result of the colonial period blending the European Baroque era sound with distinct Indigenous rhythms giving the music a very unique style.
Miss Swift
Miss Swift of the band SWIFTY will be doing a special San Rafael Porchfest performance. You need this!
Photo by Laura Kudritzki.
Photo by Laura Kudritzki.
Salsa Dance Marin
SALSA DANCING AT GERSTLE PARK PLAYGROUND!
3:30pm - Group Lesson
4pm - Salsa Dance Party!
Get ready to bring passion and rhythm into your week with Salsa Dance Marin! Whether you are an absolute beginner or looking to sharpen your turns, our friendly community offers expert instruction that breaks down the steps into pure fun. Come join us to learn the timing, feel the music, and connect with a vibrant community right here in Marin—no partner required!
3:30pm - Group Lesson
4pm - Salsa Dance Party!
Get ready to bring passion and rhythm into your week with Salsa Dance Marin! Whether you are an absolute beginner or looking to sharpen your turns, our friendly community offers expert instruction that breaks down the steps into pure fun. Come join us to learn the timing, feel the music, and connect with a vibrant community right here in Marin—no partner required!
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