You Get a PorchFest and YOU Get a PorchFest – Quincy to Hold Their First Jam Session This June

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The next Boston-area city to participate in organized musical curb appeal is Quincy, holding their very first PorchFest on June 18th from 1P-5P in the Safford Park Wollaston neighborhood, accessible by the Wollaston T stop on the Redline.

Ward 3 City Councilor and event Co-Chair Ian Cain, who applied for the special permit for PorchFest on behalf of the Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association, said the free, all-ages event will “increase community engagement,” reported by The Patriot Ledger. 

As with any first-time gig, it appears many details are TBD or highly situational. The event ends at 5P but there could be some encore sessions on various porches, rain date is up in the air, and “the original lead singer of the Dropkick Murphys” and current Street Dogs member, Mike McColgan, is one of the musicians who could perform at the event.

But the most important piece of information we’ve found is that Quincy PorchFest hasn’t specifically told us not to consume alcoholic beverages.

"Beer and Wine? PorchFest does not have an officially contained festival area. The entire event takes place in individually owned yards and the public streets in between. When in public, you are subject to the usual laws regarding alcohol consumption."

If you’re willing to navigate a possible rocky start, Quincy PorchFest could be an entertaining few hours. You can get involved by either performing or hosting a porch by filling out the form found on the official Quincy PorchFest website and get additional details via Facebook.

Registered Performers (subject to change)

Adam Trio

Alchemilla

Ali McGuirk

Andrew Soucey

Big Ol' Dirty Bucket

Bizzurke &I the Baby Makers

Brian Carey

Charles Delta

Chris Pahud

Chuck Whalen

Daniel Sturgis Band

Dennis Tobin

Doug MacDonald Band

Fly By Night

Four Point Restraints

Gary Mendoze

Grace O'Shea

Greg Guba

Groovy Situation

Haley Hewitt

The Hiittner Sisters

Hubley Family

Jodie Doidge

John Mueth

Jones Landing

Jorrit Dijkstra

Kelly Graeber

Lil' Miss Sofia

Michael Kane

The Mid-Night Ramblers

The Nice Marmots

Owen Kelliher

Patrick McDermott

Richie Parson's Band

RUBBLE

The Silent Wild

Soul Box

Surprise Party

These Two

Trusty Sidekick

Up the Downs

The Vanburens

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