Porch Sessions

Tony Forbes is a rising voice in the Prince Edward County music scene, blending heartfelt storytelling with a roots-inspired sound. Influenced by folk, country, and classic rock, his music captures small-town life, love, and resilience. Known for his warm stage presence and genuine connection with audiences, he’s a familiar face at local venues, wineries, and community events.

Secret Beach is a Prince Edward County supergroup featuring Justin Rutledge, Annelise Noronha, Jeremy Kelly, Ben Vandergaast, and Kevin Howley. Founded in 2024 by JUNO Award-winning artist Justin Rutledge, Secret Beach plays a mix of tunes from yesteryear to today, from country classics to 90s favourites, as well as many unsung gems. The genesis of Secret Beach was a simple idea: to have a good time playing songs that we love, for the people we love in Prince Edward County.

CASA 47 is the DJ alias of Matthew Vlahovich, a Canadian artist and music industry professional with over 20 years of experience in artist development, A&R, and cultural curation. His sets blend global grooves, world music, and timeless selections, creating refined, atmosphere-driven experiences that transcend genre and geography.

Megan and Gabriel are a captivating musical duo blending raw emotion with refined artistry. Award-winning singer-songwriter and playwright Megan Hutton joins forces with actor and vocalist Gabriel Guadagnin to create a sound that is both intimate and powerful. 

Back in Five is a local group of seasoned musicians from Consecon and Rednersville, bringing a laid-back, feel-good energy to every performance. Featuring Steve on banjo, Tim on bass, and Martin on guitar, the band blends strong musicianship with a genuine love of playing together.

Their setlists pull from a wide range of styles including jazz, folk, rock, blues, and bluegrass, creating a dynamic and crowd-pleasing mix that shifts easily from one genre to the next. With a flexible approach and a focus on songs they truly enjoy, Back in Five delivers an easygoing, engaging live experience that resonates with audiences of all kinds.

Happening every Sunday July through August at 11AM. 

Mel Hilmi is a singer-songwriter and producer raised in Belleville, Ontario. Throughout her professional career she has written extensively with other artists leading to a finalist spot in the International Songwriting Competition based in Nashville, TN as well as multiple song placements in film and television.

A Canadian music industry veteran and Juno nominee (with 80s pop band EyeEye), Bill Wood is a working professional musician with five decades’ worth of writing, recording and touring to his credit.

Flat Baroque is a dynamic acoustic duo from Prince Edward County, blending folk, country, manouche jazz, and swing into a moody, atmospheric sound. Formed by David James Allen and Aaron Nash, their performances move through improvised, free-flowing journeys — weaving together classic songs, instrumentals, and rhythmic interplay. Nash brings a refined jazz sensibility rooted in Django Reinhardt-inspired manouche, while Allen channels the spirit of songwriters like Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Gillian Welch, and Gram Parsons. 

On his latest single, “By Your Side,” Canadian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David James Allen provides a soothing balm for anyone experiencing tough times. Built upon an easy-flowing groove and featuring the soaring pedal steel work of Andrew Ivens, Allen sings with honest conviction that any of life’s trials can be overcome through love and commitment. “By Your Side” is the latest preview of Allen’s forthcoming album Jubilation Potpourri, following “Platform No. 12 (Old Friends),” which was added to Sirius XM’s North Americana and CBC Music’s Canadian Country playlists.

Nolan Hubbard is a genre-blurring singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in Ottawa ON, Canada in 1996. Often compared to Prince for his rare versatility, he blends indie pop with shades of blues, soul, jazz, reggae, country and folk– creating a sound that’s both familiar and modern.