Boonville, NY Porchfest 2025 Performers
August 16 & 17, 2025 with NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days Sponsored by Stoney Shire, see Boonville Porchfest on Facebook
Amanda and the Bird
Amanda Bradbury and Bridget Austin are a Amanda and the Bird–a powerful duo that brings an eclectic range of tunes from Motown to Country to Porchfest this year! They have performed at the Bad Apple Saloon in Watertown, Garland City Beerworks, Bella Brook Vineyard, and other venues in the area. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
Antwerp Circus Arts
Rachele Maier started her journey in the circus arts in 2010 as Tangent’s Pole Aerobics in Webster, NY. Now Antwerp Circus Arts, she offers classes and camps for ages five and up as well as silks, Lyra, pole flight, bungee fitness, and pole dancing for adults. Rachele’s passion for teaching and performing is evident in her commitment to being on hand for the festival for both days all day long! She brings the magic of circus to life with aerial silks and hoop performances. She performs at private parties and workshops. For more information, visit her Facebook page.
Asher Band
The Asher Band consists of John Markham Senior on bass, John Junior on mandolin, and the fourth generation, rising third grader, Asher Markham on vocals and kazoo. John’s grandfather was also in a band that played country and western music in Watertown for WATN radio in the 1940s. That makes four generations that have played in the North Country! They are rounded out by Patty Heller on fiddle and Andre Banks on ukulele. All are from either Oneida or Lewis County. Their repertoire includes Bluegrass, Blues, Country, and gospel.
Bob Raymonda
Former rockabilly lead singer from Haywire, Bob Raymonda, is a prolific folk and country music style songwriter, using his creativity in songwriting to combat his childhood trauma, and resulting depression and alcoholism. His songs of struggle he has overcome is peppered with humor and revelation. Bob is currently hosting a Songwriters Showcase at The Yard in Manlius, where songwriters play original music in a “listening room.” Find out more on his Facebook page. You can find his music on ReverbNation.
Capo 3
Capo 3 is based in Lewis County, New York and is comprised of Steve Kennison and Angela Bartelotte, who bring heartfelt, harmony-rich sound to every performance with voices that blend seamlessly in a repertoire that encompasses country, folk, pop, and classic rock. Using guitars and a box drum, they recreate favorites from the 50s to today. From ballads to rock, they play songs from the Eagles, Alison Krauss, The Beatles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Their variety is sure to please a wide range of audiences. For bookings at restaurants, private parties, class reunions, fundraisers, community events and more check out their Facebook page.
Flow Arts Workshop
Jon Sturdevant will be hosting the Flow Arts Workshop which will offer unique juggling techniques and moves to help you loosen up so you can jam to Porchfest music all day long. Juggling equipment, like hoops, poi, devil sticks, juggling balls and staffs will be ready for folks to try. Jon wants to push boundaries and bring flow arts into an entirely new field of percussive flow. Jon will demonstrate some devil stick and someone will be demonstrating hoops. They will be available both days 10 am to 6 pm to teach you the tools of flow arts!
Grandpa Dan
Grandpa Dan is Dan Buell, who plays old-time, light rock, and some Bluegrass music. He has played the clawhammer banjo and the guitar for over 30 years! He can often be found serenading folks at local open mics and nursing homes. He can be reached by email.
Kasidee and Bill
Teacher-student duo Kasidee and Bill are an acoustic duo comprised of Bill Burkhard and Kasidee Sauer. The two play tunes from six decades, raning from rock to country. Kasidee prefers country ballads while Bill prefers rock ‘n roll. The two perform popular duets from famous country stars. For videos and more, see their Facebook page.
Let Loose
Let Loose is a five-piece rock band serving central and upstate New York from the Mohawk Valley, featuring a dynamic set list of the 70s until now. They play pop to rock or punk to funk! The band specializes in high energy performance. You can find them on Facebook.
Modafferi
On the heels of their new album, The Production, Syracuse band, Modafferi, plays originals featuring frontman Brian Modafferi, who is a singer songwriter with a soulful voice. He also plays guitar while Tamaralee Shutt provides vocals, bass, and trumpet and Scott Donahue, drums. Writing at a young age, Brian played with a variety of bands for more than 20 years focusing on songwriting. Tamarlee’s vocal background extends two decades as well with big bands, jazz combos, soul-funk party bands, swampy blues, and indie rock groups. Drummer Scott Donahue adds a dynamic blend of energy to round out the trio. Expect a soulful, empowering live show, with funky, melodic, lyrical rock and roll. For a preview of their talents, visit their website that lists all their socials and audio links.
Reverend James B
Hailing from Whitesboro, New York, James Boccardo has been playing around the campfire for years until he was encouraged to play at an open mic. Since then, he plays wherever he is invited, but this is his first Porchfest. He shares his years’ long talent on guitar and in song, playing Blues, classic rock, and Southern rock as the Reverend James B.
Samantha lynn D
Boonville resident Samantha Dias has been singing since she was four. She has won competitions for her vocal ability, She has been performing solo as well as with a group called It Takes Two. Having been busy raising her five girls, Samantha only recently started to write and release her own original material.
Scot Raymond
Pop singer-songwriter sensation Scot Raymond from Utica, New York will be performing at Porchfest. He is a prolific songwriter with an amazing voice. Listen to it here! Reverbnation and Youtube. For more information, see his Facebook page!
Side Tracked
Side Tracked has been performing locally for the last few years and have over 30 years of experience performing in other acts both locally and nationally. They play a variety of country, rock, Southern rock, and select oldies. Relatively new Boonville, Stan Baynard is the lead vocalist and plays rhythm guitar. Mike Peters supplies vocals and plays bass guitar and is from Copenhagen. Gary Johnson also sings and plays lead guitar. He is from Watertown as is drummer Bobby Taylor. For more, visit their Facebook Page.
Sidonie LeRoy
Having performed at many recitals, 13-year-old pianist Sidonie is excited to share her love of music with the community at Porchfest while also connecting with her fellow artists and music lovers. Porchfest is her first festival! Sidonie will share everything from classical Mozart and Beethoven to pop “Pink Pony Club” and “Golden Hour” to oldies like “Africa” and “The Entertainer from her repertoire. Sidonie writes her own music and has been playing since she was five. Besides music, she is active in DPN Youth Theatre, having appeared in four local productions and one with Rome Community Theatre.
Tim Parker
Tim Parker composes music in every genre, having composed everything from Classical to Jazz to Punk. At Porchfest he will focus on what he calls GenX Jump Jazz, and some idiosyncratic classical guitar. He currently composes the music for the celebrated horror podcast Sinister Minutes. To find out more, visit his Facebook page, FB here as well and his Spotify.
Tony Long Toes
With an acoustic guitar and a kick drum Tony Long Toes provides a range of rock, country, and his own original tunes, which is on his debut album, “My Precious Beans” is Tony Long Toes’ debut album, which Tony says is “raw, heartfelt, and a little hairy.” This album contains rock, ballads, and comedy recorded deep in the woods of Northern New York. You can find his music on Spotify and can follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and view his website here.
Tranquil Resonance Handpan Melodies
Angela Bartelotte is a multi-instrumentalist who has more recently taken up the handpan, which she considers the most beautiful-sounding instrument she has ever played. It has been described as a cross between a steel drum and a harp. Angela’s original compositions are tailor-made for enjoyment, relaxation, and a sense of peace. Tranquil Resonance Handpan Melodies has performed at Constable Hall, Tug Hill Estates, and at Lyons Falls Library. “Progressive Relaxation through Handpan Melodies” events are available. You contact her by email and find her on YouTube. You can also see her play as part of Capo 3. See above!
Travis Widrick
Travis grew up on a dairy farm farm in Martinsburg, NY. He brings his selection of cover tunes country and classic rock with a few originals in the set list! You can find him on Facebook. Listen to one his original song’s here called “I’m Going Home.”
Trust Wendy
Trust Wendy aka Wendy Amidon moved to Boonville three years ago and can be found at Unity Hall, Lyons Falls library, and the Remsen Performing Arts Center open mics where she plays familiar singalong tunes as well as a few original songs about her family. She loves to sing with other musicians and welcomes audience participation. She may be joined by one of her daughters. Recently she performed at the Boonville Farmers market. Trust Wendy is honored and excited to be a part of the inaugural Boonville Porchfest.
Where’s Bella?
From Heart to Benson Boone, Where’s Bella will play their acoustic set with Mike Juliano on guitar, FJ Wadnola on The Cajun and percussion, and Bella Juliano on vocals and ukulele. The father-daughter duo also plays in the rock band Plane Jane. Their clean, unplugged sound will engage a wide range of folks. For more information, visit their Facebook Page.
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