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“May Porch Music Fest”
Organizers of the original Water Hill Music Fest decided to end their run a few years back, but some musicians in the neighborhood maintain the tradition of performing on front porches and in yards and driveways on the first Sunday in May. The Ecotones (1–2 p.m., 1202 Bydding), pop covers and jazz standards. Music Students (1:30–3 p.m., 1205 Brooks), recitals by students of Sean Duffy. Ad Hoc (2–6 p.m., 716 Hiscock), a group of friends that plays an eclectic array of music. Hard Candy (3–4 p.m., 611 Hiscock) plays deep-cut rock covers and is fronted by Spark vocalist Robin Grant. The Ralph McKee Blues Trio (3:15–4:30 p.m., 1205 Brooks), blues and roots music from a trio led by singer-bassist McKee. Corndaddy (4–5 p.m., 611 Hiscock) plays early 70s-style country-rock influenced by bluegrass, power pop, and the British Invasion. Indie Rock Royalty (4:45–6 p.m., 1205 Brooks), an eclectic mix of covers and originals, including some parodies, by this quartet. The Vicissitones (5–6 p.m., 611 Hiscock), an instrumental rock ’n’ roll quartet, plays a blend of originals and surf, horror, and spy covers. Also, other musicians TBA. 1–6:30 p.m., Water Hill neighborhood north of Miller bounded by Brooks, Sunset, and the train tracks. Free.
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