Description
Apalachicola's FREE grassroots roaming music festival - where porches are stages and yards are venues. Each year in October this popular volunteer-run event hosts live music on front porches and park stages around downtown Apalachicola.
Artists
Ukulilies
The Ukulilies are an Apalachicola-based ukulele ensemble featuring Dodie Alber, Holly Brown, and Betsy Nofziger. Known for their sweet harmonies and acoustic charm, they bring classic Americana and folk favorites to life. Whether at community fundraisers or local festivals, their warm, homegrown sound captures the spirit of the Forgotten Coast, turning every performance into a feel-good singalong.
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Corey Hall
Corey Hall is a Panama City-based singer-songwriter blending blues, folk, and roots music with a historian’s touch. Inspired by legends like Mississippi John Hurt and Doc Watson, his performances mix soulful guitar work, rich vocals, and captivating storytelling. Known for his regionally rooted debut album, *The Bay County Blues*, Hall also presents engaging programs on the history of American roots music, making his shows both entertaining and enlightening.
Hot Mess
Hot Mess brings the soulful rhythms of zydeco, swamp pop, Cajun, and Americana to the Forgotten Coast. Based in Apalachicola, this five-piece band features accordion-driven grooves, danceable beats, and an eclectic mix of covers and originals. With deep roots in the local music scene, their lively performances are a celebration of Gulf Coast culture, making them a hometown favorite for swingin’, swayin’, and good vibes.
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John Sutton
John Sutton brings a dynamic mix of blues, rock, and soul to the stage, fronting a tight Tennessee-based trio of guitar, bass, and drums. His sound draws from legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Otis Redding, and Tab Benoit, blending fiery guitar work with a soulful vocal touch. A frequent visitor to the Forgotten Coast, Sutton has become part of the local music fabric, with memorable performances at Apalachicola's Oyster Cook Off and collaborations with Port St. Joe favorites.
Jerry Thigpen
Jerry Thigpen weaves Mississippi Delta blues with classic rock grit, creating a sound rooted in soulful storytelling and raw energy. Backed by bassist Pete Winter and drummer Jimmy Bone, the trio blends decades of experience into dynamic performances that channel British invasion blues and vintage rock. Their sets pulse with rich grooves, sharp musicianship, and a love for timeless sounds.
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Easton Brice
Easton Brice is a 15 year-old artist blending modern pop with timeless soul. Smaller in size but powerful on stage, he reimagines covers with raw emotion—bringing confidence, depth, and heart to every performance.
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JB Babich and Zydeco Zoo
JB Babich and Zydeco Zoo bring Louisiana-style zydeco straight to Tallahassee with accordion-driven melodies, washboard rhythms, and swampy dance grooves. Fronted by Babich on squeezebox, the band channels the fiery energy of a Lafayette dance hall, blending deep-pocket beats with infectious swing. Whether at clubs or festivals, their shows are all about kicking up your heels and letting the good times roll.
Jeb Tabb
South Georgia’s Jeb Tabb delivers gritty rebel-folk steeped in Southern blues and alt-country roots. A former jam-band multi-instrumentalist, his solo work trades complex grooves for raw, heartfelt simplicity, weaving edgy, honest lyrics through hell-bound and heartbroken terrain. Based partly on a Carrabelle houseboat, Tabb’s ties to the Forgotten Coast run deep, making his powerful, genre-defying performances a uniquely local experience.
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Fondue Alliance
Apalachicola’s Fondue Alliance, an acoustic duo featuring Robert E. Mason and Tim Dutrow, delivers laid-back, folk-leaning tunes perfect for waterfront afternoons. A staple of the local scene, their Sunday sets at Half Shell Dockside have become an Apalachicola tradition, pairing feel-good vibes with cold drinks and fresh oysters. Whether at the marina or other area venues, their music captures the easygoing spirit of the Forgotten Coast.
D. Scott Riggs
D. Scott Riggs is a Gulf Coast based songwriter/musician that plays Panhandle Blues, a rich gumbo of Pre-War Delta, Piedmont, and Country Blues, with doses of Jazz, Gospel, Hokum, Cajun, and Jug music thrown in for flavor.
Apalachicola Sound
Apalachicola Sound delivers a swampy mix of Southern rock, country, and Americana inspired by the landscapes of North Florida and the soulful grooves of Muscle Shoals. Led by George Maddox on vocals and guitar, their live shows feature rich storytelling, raw 1970s-style production, and a dynamic lineup including slide guitar, fiddle, and harmonica. Rooted in Tallahassee, they channel the spirit of the South with every performance.
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Chicken Phat
Chicken Phat is a high-energy rock-and-roll party band from Franklin County, Florida. Formed in 2023 by seasoned musicians Linette and Bill Holmstock, Mikey Kelly, and drummer Billy Bray, they deliver a dynamic mix of rock classics and unexpected twists. With diverse musical backgrounds and a lively stage presence, they’re all about bringing the fun and keeping the crowd moving.
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911 Tallahassee Rock Band
911 delivers a raw, no-frills rock experience rooted in classic sounds. This Tallahassee band blends original music with distinctive takes on iconic tracks by legends like Hendrix, Dylan, Led Zeppelin, and Tom Petty. With pure instrumentation—no digital tricks or modern tech—they channel the energy of rock's golden era while keeping it fresh and alive.
Preacher & the Wombat
Preacher and the Wombat blend decades of music, storytelling, and front-porch charm into a sound shaped by folk, blues, roots, and the Forgotten Coast itself. Between them are decades of performing, along with backgrounds and enough life experience to know that most songs and stories sound better when shared outdoors under a live oak tree.
The Von Wamps
The Von Wamps, a bluegrass group from Apalachicola, deliver homegrown string-band charm with tight picking and warm, front-porch harmonies. Rooted in their community, they’re a favorite at local events like PorchFest Apalach and regulars at Cat Pointe Music’s intimate listening room. Their sound captures the spirit of Florida’s Forgotten Coast, blending tradition and heart for audiences who love authentic bay-country music.
Smolderin’ Embers
Smolderin’ Embers ignite the stage with decades of rock, blending classics from the '70s onward into their dynamic performances. With two vocalists, dual guitars, a driving rhythm section, and layers of percussion, their sound is rich and full of energy. From timeless hits to modern favorites, this band brings a crowd-pleasing mix that’s perfect for fans of rock’s enduring spirit.
The Funky Taters
The Funky Taters, a Tallahassee-based band, blend funk, blues, jazz, rock, country, folk, and reggae into a lively "Gulf Coast Highway" groove. With bass, drums, guitars, and the unique scrape of a washboard, plus a punchy horn section, their sound is all about fun, danceable energy. Frontman Mike Lewis crafts feel-good songs designed to make you smile and move. A favorite at PorchFest Apalach, they bring a vibrant, eclectic vibe to every stage they play.
Brown Goose
Brown Goose delivers modern alternative rock with a vintage edge. Their high-energy performances blend 90s and 2000s rock, southern country, and dynamic original songs, creating a sound that's both nostalgic and fresh. Whether they're covering classics or playing their own tunes, this Tallahassee-based band knows how to keep the crowd moving.
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Ed Raetzloff
Ed Raetzloff brings decades of southern rock heritage to the stage. As the former frontman of Blue Jug, he toured with legends like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers Band, blending jug-band roots with country and blues. His solo work adds folk rock and gospel-tinged Americana to the mix, creating a rich, authentic sound. A live performance from Raetzloff is a rare chance to experience the spirit of southern rock’s golden era firsthand.
Clayton Mathis
Apalachicola’s Clayton Mathis channels the spirit of the Forgotten Coast through raw, self-taught Americana. Influenced by Townes Van Zandt and Drive-By Truckers, his heartfelt songs explore life’s complexities—religion, family, love, and loss—set against folk, country, and roots-rock backdrops. A local favorite, Mathis delivers intimate performances that feel like sitting down with an old friend and a well-worn story.
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Steve Britt
Steve Britt is a musician who relocated to the Forgotten Coast in 2019. Steve plays the happy sound of the old Steel Drum Calypsos mixed with current Trop Rock
Sticky Tim
Sticky Tim brings a breezy mix of Americana, southern country, and classic rock, all infused with his signature coastal vibe. A longtime fixture of the Forgotten Coast music scene, he’s known for sharp, witty originals and an impressive repertoire that keeps audiences coming back for more. Whether he’s spinning tales or strumming timeless tunes, Tim’s laid-back style makes for a perfect night of live music.
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Jimmy Stanley
Florida native Jimmy Stanley blends Americana and alt-country with rock, folk, and blues influences, crafting songs rich in storytelling and melody. Now based in Nashville, Stanley brings his polished performance style back to his home state, delivering original tunes, crowd-pleasing covers, and the laid-back charm of a seasoned artist. Whether at a beachside venue or songwriter showcase, his music feels like home.
