HOPEWELL PORCHFEST 2024
FUEY
FUEY, A POWERHOUSE TRIO BORN AMIDST THE VIBRANT MUSIC SCENE OF SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY, HAS BEEN MAKING WAVES SINCE THEIR INCEPTION IN 2018. FIRMLY ENTRENCHED AS A LOCAL FAVORITE, FUEY HAS CARVED OUT A NICHE AS THE FLAGSHIP ACT OF FUEY RECORDS LLC, CAPTIVATING AUDIENCES WITH THEIR ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCES AND GENRE-DEFYING SOUND.

SPECIALIZING IN ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS, FUEY SERVES AS THE HEARTBEAT OF THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE, GRACING STAGES ACROSS CORPORATE EVENTS, AND VENUES IN NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, AND PENNSYLVANIA. THEIR DYNAMIC REPERTOIRE KNOWS NO BOUNDS, SEAMLESSLY TRANSITIONING BETWEEN ROCK, BLUES, AND POPULAR HITS SPANNING FROM THE 1950S TO THE PRESENT DAY.
David Oliver Till
David Oliver Till, sometimes Old Man Tilly:  Dave Tillistrand is a guitarist and songwriter, classically trained opera singer, and an actor having performed across the country.  A true triple threat - he can go broke in three genres.  Raised between Staten Island and Morristown NJ followed by a few decades meandering through the five boroughs before settling in sunny Rahway, NJ (not the prison). You can follow his shenanigans on instagram @davidolivertill and www.davidolivertill.com
Allie Iris
Allie Iris is Philly singer Alison Smith, backed by jazz guitar and piano. Please browse to allieiris.com.
Manuel Barbará
Manuel Barbará is a metal guitarist and composer from the East Coast of the United States who combines the aggression and technical mastery of heavy metal with formal and harmonic concepts learned from the great composers of the 19th and 20th century. Trained at Berklee College of Music (2020, Guitar and Composition), Manuel brings his love of modern “classical” music and composition to bear on the progressive rock that has always inspired him. His compositions, whether for metal band or chamber ensemble, aim to unify these two disparate spheres of music.
The Tin Box
The Tin Box is experimental electronic musician Tucker Sferro.
"A loose and natural vibe in the face of controlled electronically designed music" "Playful and joyous" "Will quite possibly put a blissful smile on your face" "Made feeling steady in a stream of optimism, complexity and intimacy" "This is a composer who knows his stuff, very well"
https://thetinboxmusic.com/press/
Tom Tallitsch & Matt Davis
Tom Tallitsch has eleven albums as a jazz saxophonist under three record labels. As a multi-instrumentalist he plays saxophones, clarinet, flute, piano, guitar, and drums. As a band and sideman he has toured throughout the U.S and overseas. He regularly plays at jazz clubs and venues in NY, Philly, and the northeast. Tom is the pre-k through sixth grade instrumental music teacher at Princeton Junior School, as well as their piano accompanist for the choir and spring
musical. He is the jazz classroom teacher at The Westminster Conservatory Honors Music Program, and has owned a popular music tutoring business in Princeton since 2001. He currently resides in Hopewell, NJ with his wife and daughter.

Matt Davis is a prolific guitarist, teacher, and composer based in the Philadelphia region. He has received numerous awards for his work from ASCAP, the American Composers Forum, Chamber Music America and the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, among others.  Matt has taught music and guitar at a variety of universities for more than 20 years. Having earned degrees from Temple University and the Manhattan School of Music, he has performed across the United States and Mexico as well as in Europe and Asia under his own name and with many incredibly talented artists. He currently resides in Central New Jersey with his wife and two young sons, Owen and Benny. For more information, visit www.mattdavisguitar.com.
Greg McGarvey
Greg McGarvey is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and visual artist. Greg used the guitars passed on by his father and grandfather to teach himself music. Equally at ease in a hushed theater or a rock club, he has performed his genre-hopping music both solo and with an ever-changing lineup of friends since 2001.
Mixt
Barry Bassen is an acoustic guitarist who has been playing guitar and writing music since he was 14. A long-time favorite at open mics throughout central New Jersey, he met Lisa Neeld at one of those open mics and spent the next five years trying to convince her to sing with him. These days, the pair shares both life and song, writing and performing, with each other and many of their musician friends. John Mazzeo is a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, lap steel, mandolin, and bass with a number of Princeton-area performers and musical groups.
Crown Acoustic
Crown Acoustic is a dynamic trio that brings a rich tapestry of Americana, Country, Folk, and popular music to Central Jersey. The band seamlessly blends heartfelt songwriting with intricate musicianship, creating a sound that resonates with fans across the region. At the heart of Crown Acoustic is Paul Henry, the lead singer and rhythm guitarist. With a knack for crafting evocative lyrics and memorable melodies, Paul is the driving force behind the band’s original material. His storytelling ability and engaging stage presence make every performance an intimate experience for the audience. Barry Schoendorf, the lead guitarist, adds layers of sonic depth to the band’s sound. His virtuoso guitar work complements Paul’s rhythm guitar and provides a vibrant backdrop for their performances. Barry also contributes his smooth harmonies as a backup vocalist, enriching the trio’s overall vocal texture. Completing the trio is Cecilia Hetzer, whose melodic voice and light percussion skills add a distinctive flavor to Crown Acoustic’s music. Cecilia’s harmonies blend seamlessly with Paul’s lead vocals, while her percussion elements provide a rhythmic pulse that enhances the band’s acoustic arrangements. Together, Crown Acoustic crafts a blend of Americana, Country, Folk, and popular tunes that captivate and entertain. Whether performing at local venues, festivals, or private events, Crown Acoustic continues to charm audiences with their unique sound and passionate performances.
You can find video performances here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069229248264
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CrownAcousticBand
BTE
BTE – guitar player Steve Zarodnansky, bass player Beth Deene, vocalist Jean Sullivan and drummer Dave Cole - serves up an eclectic mix of their favorite music, including classic and alternative rock, pop, 70’s R&B, and country tunes. Singing along and dancing are encouraged and appreciated! All tips and proceeds are donated to various charities, both local and broader-reaching. What do the letters BTE stand for? Come on out to a show and find out!
Bourbon Neat Trio
We are Larry, Whit, and Joe, three men who love music that moves the mind, body and soul. Playing songs, dug up from B- sides and music that never got the notoriety it deserves! Our roots are in old Rock n Roll, Punk and Outlaw Country. Can you DIG IT??
Radio Road
Newly formed in 2023 by current and former members of bands like "Poison IV", "Extended Warranty", "The Dipsomaniacs" and "Threshold", Radio-Road draws on a variety of Classic Rock through 1990's Alt influences to create new original music. Byrds, Beatles, Nirvana, REM, Replacements and the like are all wrapped into our music. We write about themes we hope that the common person can relate to. We have no interest in selling a million records nor do we want to change the world. We simply hope for you to listen to and enjoy our music as much as we have enjoyed making it!
Yupanki
Yupanki is the conceptual music project of musician, artist, and writer Gregg Yupanki Bautista. Yupanki conjures loop-based guitar arrangements through a range of effects, stacking layers of sound that weave in and out of an unspoken narrative. The music, often described as cinematic, follows the story of the titular character Yupanki - a wanderer with no memory of his past. It explores themes of self discovery and inner strength, connections to nature, as well as what it means to belong. Drawing upon musical influences ranging from post-rock, ambient, Latin, experimental, and even his traditional Andean roots, fuzzy riffs are layered against droning textures, with percussion and contrasting dynamic guitar lines pitted against them in order to build the sonic space for Yupanki’s story to unfold.
Stolen Moments
Stolen Moments (Olive Joseph (vocals), John Abbott (guitar), and Wyman Brantley (saxes)) plays jazz standards. They recently performed with a larger group at Lawrenceville's Music in the Park series.
Charles Pykus
Hailing from Honesdale in the rural northeast of Pennsylvania, Charles Pykus is known for his finger-style guitar playing. Inspired by the likes of Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, and Michael Hedges, Pykus creates a unique blend of finger-style in the singer/songwriter role.
Charybdis
Charybdis (a.k.a. Jason Caridi) is a PA/NJ-based neofolk artist. In his work, he merges the sensibilities of European neofolk and doom metal with crooners such as Cohen and Cave. His textured, romantic, desperate compositions explore the romance of Italian film and history, the isolation of voyage across countries and time, and the heartbreak of the will to life. He stand on the dilapidated bridge between the present, past, and future, wondering which way to take stride -- or simply to jump off.

The Laundrymen
The Laundrymen, aka Mike Snyder and Drew Brady, met in Princeton 20 years ago, and have been playing guitars and singing everly brothers style harmonies together ever since. With a dynamic and sympathetic sound highlighting an eclectic mix of your favorite songs from the last 8 decades, they're prepared to turn any porch into a party, and any party into a porch. Something fun for everyone.


Sourland Mountain String Band
The Sourland Mountain String Band is a Bluegrass band formed in central New Jersey.  The group consists of four musicians:  Arleigh V. Closser (Mandolin, Guitar), Stefan Gromoll (Guitar, Fiddle), Nikolai Margulis (Banjo), and Mark Young (Bass).  The band plays classic and modern songs in the Bluegrass tradition, and their music features tight three-part vocal harmonies and fast-paced instrumental solos.

RECWALL
Robert Emmet Christopher Wall, known by his stage name RECWALL, is a talented grunge musician with a rich musical history. With 7 albums under his belt and a career spanning decades, RECWALL is a seasoned hard rock veteran. His musical
journey started with his first band 'The Vitals' in high school. He then went on to form the band Zen Bender after college in1991 - which was quickly signed to a management deal and showcased for major labels in New York City scene. He then went on to form the band As It Iz in 1997 before taking a long break from music in 2000. 16 years later he reignited his passion and began recording and releasing new material as RECWALL.The next album is already on the drawing board and will feature performances from the members of his central NJ based band: Dave Bania (Bass), Bob Lewis (Drums), Juan Luis Fuentes (Guitar). With their unique sound and a passion for creating, the RECWALL band is something to watch out for.
Tiny Home
Based in Hopewell, New Jersey as of Summer 2022, Tiny Home is Sonya Cotton and Gabe Dominguez. Sonya and Gabe have been singing together nearly since the day they met, in August 2007.

Their repertoire spans a wide variety of genres, including original and traditional folk songs, musical theater classics, jazz standards, and composers from Tom Waits to Townes Van Zandt.  They’ve recorded three albums: "Kingfisher" in 2021, a self-titled collection of ballads released in 2011, and “Christmas Carols for Our Mothers,” released in 2009, all of which can be heard here.
 
Both Gabe and Sonya are driven, personally and musically, by a deep love for wild places and creatures. They have completed three week-long music/walking tours up the California coast performing tiny concerts in small towns along the way, carrying their guitar on their back.  Their future vision includes a tour by canoe down the Delaware River.
Stay Tuned
Stay Tuned plays dance music that rocks. And pops.  A swirling alchemy of Pop, Soul, Jazz and Grunge, Stay Tuned delivers incendiary performances - shifting from sweet & soulful to down & dirty without missing a beat. The versatile quintet embraces a diverse songbook of covers and original compositions that audiences naturally groove to.
Laurie Davis
Laurie Davis is a singer/songwriter and multi talented musician. She plays drums, guitar, some bass and keys too! Laurie has been playing music from a very young age and has always  incorporated her music into her teaching jobs as a pre k teacher and music teacher providing lessons on drums and guitar to children and adults. Laurie prides herself in her musical talents and her writing skills. You can find her music on lauriedavis.bandcamp.com  or Amazon or the  many steaming services out there! Visit Lauriedavismusic on facebook to follow Laurie and get info on  her events. 
Sourland Mountain String Band
The Sourland Mountain String Band is a Bluegrass band formed in central New Jersey.  The group consists of four musicians:  Arleigh V. Closser (Mandolin, Guitar), Stefan Gromoll (Guitar, Fiddle), Nikolai Margulis (Banjo), and Mark Young (Bass).  The band plays classic and modern songs in the Bluegrass tradition, and their music features tight three-part vocal harmonies and fast-paced instrumental solos.
RECWALL
Robert Emmet Christopher Wall, known by his stage name RECWALL, is a talented grunge musician with a rich musical history. With 7 albums under his belt and a career spanning decades, RECWALL is a seasoned hard rock veteran. His musical journey started with his first band 'The Vitals' in high school. He then went on to form the band Zen Bender after college in1991 - which was quickly signed to a management deal and showcased for major labels in New York City scene. He then went on to form the band As It Iz in 1997 before taking a long break from music in 2000. 16 years later he reignited his passion and began recording and releasing new material as RECWALL.
The Brooks Brothers Blues Band
Here is a new constellation of seasoned, deeply schooled “boomer generation” blues talent, continuing to make waves in the Delaware Valley music scene. Criss Zaic - Guitar, Vocals Don Brooks - Bass Rob Lewis - Drums. These gentlemen are not youngsters, and they reflect that in their performance.