Dorchfest Schedule

Dorchfest Schedule

Dorchester’s third annual porchfest-style celebration

Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 1 – 5 p.m.

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Daniel Laurent and Jeff 2X

Stage 11 - 64 Van Winkle 64 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Hip Hop

Willie J. Laws Band

Stage 6 - 8 Carruth 8 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Blues, Funk, Jazz, Afro-Caribbean

Hakim Hakim

Stage 18 - 4 Westmoreland 4 Westmoreland Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

R&B, hip hop

Berkshire Valley Boys

Stage 8 - 35 Bushnell 35 Bushnell Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Classic music for all occasions. Returning for year three.

Three At Home

Stage 16 - 6 Fairfax 6 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Our sound is a cocktail of harmony-driven rock infused with soulful energy and emotion. Take the honest lyrics of Brandi Carlile, the tight harmonies of Fleetwood Mac, the passion and […]

Paul Willis

Stage 3 - 25 Barrington 25 Barrington Road, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Paul Willis is a Hip Hop emcee and Spoken Word poet with ties to youth-focused, arts, education and social justice nonprofits. A talented teaching artist with experience as a diversity, […]

Nicolás Emden

Stage 20 - Adams Street BPL 690 Adams Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Nicolás Emden is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer and songwriter, originally from Chilean Patagonia. His music navigates the waters of pop, rock, and Latin American folk. Nicolás was a former member […]

The Ray Liriano Experience

Stage 1 - 30 Beaumont 30 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Singer/songwriter Ray Liriano was born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Ray Liriano Experience offers a fresh twist on latin rock and reveals upbeat melodies that transcend language. […]

The Femmes

Stage 19 - 235/37 Minot 235 Minot Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Epic sing alongs and expertly crafted harmonies

MyNameIsBlueSkye

Stage 5 - 1 Rundel 1 Rundel Park, Dorchester, MA, United States

From Dorchester, MA, mynameisblueskye is a keyboard-playing singer-songwriter whose music, which bears both straightforward and sarcastic lyricism, wraps around the experience of being both black and autistic. Returning for year […]

Stiletto Torpedo

Stage 10 - 33 Carruth 33 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Stiletto Torpedo makes music for your brain to be challenged and your body to be attuned. Returning for year three.

Stanley & Grimm

Stage 7 - 20 Carruth 20 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Celtic duo Stanley & Grimm entertain with a celebration of traditional music through old and new interpretations of jigs, reels, and songs played with lively fiddle, guitar, and voice. Fiddler […]

Jazzmyn RED

Stage 22 - 104 Beaumont 104 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Hip hop

Irish Whispa

Stage 21 - 116 Beaumont 116 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

With its Driving Vocals, Upbeat Sound, Irish Whispa can be found playing in the pubs of New England. Returning from 2023.

Codeswitch

Stage 9 - 30 Carruth 30 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Codeswitch is a Boston-based, open format DJ. He's back in action for Dorchfest year three.

Los Gallos Locos

Stage 2 - 26 Barrington 26 Barrington Road, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Latin roots band playing a mix of Latin classics and rock en español. Returning for year three.

Session450

Stage 17 - 15 Fairfax 15 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Brad Faucher's Session450 is the band pioneering the sonic-soul and urban blues movement in Boston. Returning from 2023.

S&D Duo

Stage 12 - 80 Van Winkle 80 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Jazz

Chocoleles

Stage 24 - 12 Lombard 12 Lombard Steet, Dorchester, MA, United States

Ukulele covers

Travels with Brindle

Stage 5 - 1 Rundel 1 Rundel Park, Dorchester, MA, United States

folk, acoustic

SambaViva and Julio Santos

Stage 1 - 30 Beaumont 30 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

SambaViva and Julio Santos together are a Brazilian dance ensemble dedicated to authentically promoting Brazilian culture through dance and music. With our troupe of dynamic and polished dancers, SambaViva and […]

Richie Parsons

Stage 18 - 4 Westmoreland 4 Westmoreland Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Richie Parsons, veteran lead singer of Unnatural Axe, Future Dads, Band 19, The Gremies (famous for the picture sleeve for "No Surfin' In Dorchester Bay") is returning for year three.

Racky Thomas

Stage 23 - 80-82 Elmer 82 Elmer Road, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

The Racky Thomas Band is deeply rooted in the traditional sounds of the blues in all its different dimensions. Stylings range from traditional Chicago blues, acoustic country blues, gospel. Returning […]

BOMBAntillana

Stage 20 - Adams Street BPL 690 Adams Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Bomba

Illin’P

Stage 22 - 104 Beaumont 104 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Hip hop

Slapback

Stage 8 - 35 Bushnell 35 Bushnell Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Slapback is a rock band with a funk edge, a splash of blues and a dash of jazz. They are seasoned musicians who love to write, play and record music. […]

Lighthouse Route / Robert Thackery

Stage 4 - 6 Rundel 6 Rundel Park, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Robert Thackery is a Boston-based busker/musician who can often be spotted at Faneuil Hall or at the Sam Adams Brewery on Sundays. Returning for year three.

Juke-Box 45

Stage 15 - 7 Fairfax 7 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Hits of the 60s and 70s

Heart Park

Stage 6 - 8 Carruth 8 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Indie rock/pop

Fantastic Trees

Stage 19 - 235/37 Minot 235 Minot Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Rock

The Fred Woodard Collective

Stage 11 - 64 Van Winkle 64 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Hailed as "....an innovative guitarist who executes in a clear, lyrical way..." by Cadence magazine, Woodard leads the Boston-based Fred Woodard Trio. Woodard describes the band's music as, "...straight-ahead jazz […]

Jessica Woodlee

Stage 7 - 20 Carruth 20 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Pop

Shadows on the Mountain

Stage 14 - 1 Fairfax 1 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Pop/folk

Ivydale

Stage 18 - 4 Westmoreland 4 Westmoreland Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Indie rock, lo-fi

Savin Hillbillies

Stage 17 - 15 Fairfax 15 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

The Savin Hillbillies are a five-piece ensemble playing old-time Country & Western and Irish songs tailor-made for foot-stamping, howling, clapping, and of course, singing along. Featuring the songs of Hank […]

Side Street The Band

Stage 13 - 79 Van Winkle 79 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

SideStreet is an indie Americana/folk trio based in suburban Boston. We're noted for original compositions and tight vocal harmonies as well as innovative cover song interpretations. The SideStreet sound is […]

Sidy Maiga

Stage 1 - 30 Beaumont 30 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Sidy’s expertise in traditional Malian and West African music was just the beginning of his professional musical journey. He employs global rhythms that are as expressive as they are joyful. […]

Henry Merit

Stage 9 - 30 Carruth 30 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Folk

Dirty Water Brass Band

Stage 20 - Adams Street BPL 690 Adams Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

New Orleans brass, second line, funk

Similar Jones

Stage 21 - 116 Beaumont 116 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Vocal rock band (a capella)

Shaggy Palms and Colgan Johnson

Stage 2 - 26 Barrington 26 Barrington Road, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Shaggy Palms and Colgan Johnson are a homegrown hip hop duo with half a bag of funk-flavored Doritos and a strong desire to make you move. Picture J. Cole catching […]