Deftly navigating the confluence of prog rock, livetronica, jazz, & jam, Papadosio’s appeal as a crossover act has amassed a rabid fan base across North America. Thanks to a steady stream of innovative albums, they’ve seen a decade and a half of consistent touring with hundreds of live recordings at the fingertips of every follower.

Electric Larry Land is award-winning guitarist and songwriter Larry Keel’s uniquely gritty and suave original roots music applied to an electric format, creating what he calls a sonic“groove-and-vibe machine.”

Yam Yam is dedicated to exploring and creating beautiful music together. The members bring a diverse range of influences to the group, including jazz, gospel, jam, and funk. Together, they create a high energy, soulful, and psychedelic sound that is sure to get fans moving.

Miami-based electro-pop duo, Afrobeta, serves up an eclectic mix of electronic, funk, and latin rhythms that ignites an unforgettable dance party wherever they land their bass-ship.

Big Daddy Love (BDL) is comfortable playing almost any type of American music. Their sound has been described as “a blend of rock, bluegrass, southern soul, and psychedelic jams” that we have long referred to as “Appalachian Rock.”

Virginia-based Erin & The Wildfire blend the expressive, powerhouse vocals of frontwoman, Erin Lunsford, with the pop, funk, and indie sensibilities of the Wildfire.

Into The Fog is a psychedelic jamgrass band from Raleigh, North Carolina that combines timeless songwriting with progressive instrumentation and tight harmonies. The band’s members have varied musical backgrounds that range from bluegrass to funk, which helps create Into the Fog’s genre-jumping sound.

A natural soul singer and blues musician, Drew Foust’s music sounds like it’s made between the bleary hours of a rock bar’s last call and a southern preacher’s early morning prayer. Hand made, self-made and arranged in dramatic structure, the music is lyrical and rhythm driven, always pushing a feeling forward.

The Jared Stout Band is an alt-country powerhouse based out of Southwestern, Virginia. Stout's relatable songwriting and powerful voice fronts a group of audibly and emotionally dynamic musicians that carry a performance like no other.

For over a decade, The Judy Chops have been carving out their niche in the Virginia music scene by delivering heartfelt, passionate live shows with charm and grace. Amazing vocals, lush arrangements, and sonic bravado have gained the band legions of fans throughout the mid-Atlantic and beyond!

Since 2020, seasoned side man Jon Tyler Wiley and this diversely talented cast of musicians has quickly forged an identity, becoming known for energetic live shows and heartfelt lyrics. Drawing from influences as diverse as Americana, World Music, and good, old-fashioned, barroom rock and roll, Vents Magazine calls them “A group that you most definitely need to know, [performing] arena-filling, vibrant, soaring Americana goodness.”

Based out of Charlotte, NC - songwriter/keyboardist/producer Joe May, known for his work with Pluto Gang, has released his debut solo album and has built a high-energy live show featuring established local musicians. May has launched headfirst into this new act, with tens of thousands of streams and packed rooms arriving just as quickly as the project was announced.

This finely calibrated group of seasoned musicians consists of Matt Leonard on drums holding down a deep pocket supported by Jay Gladden laying down the groove on bass. Foster Burton brings his sweet guitar hooks and sung story lines to the mix, as John McBroom delivers with his dynamic energy and style on lead guitar. GOTE brings excitement to the stage through their music.

Lua Flora is the soundtrack of your favorite daydream. The Asheville, NC-based group’s sun-kissed melodies are rooted in the harmonies of Appalachia, rhythms of the West Indies, and lyricism of American folk.

Slick Jr & The Reactors bring their unique perspective of the blues, drawing their influences from classic artists such as Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Buddy Guy, and infusing those with other influences such as The Allman Brothers and The Grateful Dead, and R&B artists such as Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye.

The Freeway Jubilee’s refreshing and explosive blend of southern rock, gospel roots, mountain music, country, blues, funk and soul translates into a genre-dissolving sound that feels strangely familiar yet remains entirely unique to itself.

Empty Bottles was founded in 2014 as a guitar duo and slowly became an amalgamation of open mic musicians with a common interest - the sultry sounds of soft rock from the 70s and 80s. Over the years they have slowly but surely honed their project into one of the finest yacht rock tributes out there.

Rebecca Porter embodies the soulful, lonesome sound of the Shenandoah Valley. After a decade of honing her craft as the frontwoman of local cover bands, she transformed pandemic loneliness into two EPs - “Prime Rainbow Conditions” and “Queen of the Local”, the latter of which was successfully crowdfunded in March 2023.

The name says it all. Energetic and quirky, Couldn't Be Happiers is a folk-rock/Americana duo that enjoys every moment of their second chance at happiness. This married songwriting duo joyfully blends rock, pop, bluegrass, and folk into a sound that is uniquely their own.

According to Chris Owens, the hallmark of a good songwriter is the ability to pen lyrics in which listeners can see and feel themselves, and in his upcoming album he has captured that talent exactly. Evoking emotion and painting a vivid and relatable story, each tune Chris delivers feels like home.

If Jerry Garcia and Tom Waits made an Appalachian music duo, it might sound a little like the Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs. Hailing from Winston-Salem, NC Zack and Kendra Harding blend the traditional with the trippy to create original music they like to call folk(ish).

Borrowed Earth is a musical ensemble born out of decades of collaboration between a variety of musicians who have shared stages in a variety of ways. Borrowed Earth hopes to enlist their listener in a partnership celebrating Life’s Blessings.

Martinsville’s own Riggs Roberson delivers sound from a timeless era as if he served audiences the blues, country, and rock flavors of the 1970s straight from the barrel. Riggs brings a strong hand to the table to provide a refreshing, energizing powerhouse of a show that hits the spot every time.

White Rose Motor Oil, a two-piece woman-fronted Cowpunk / Garage Country band from Denver, CO features married couple Eryn DeSomer (guitars and vocals) and Keith Hoerig-DeSomer (drums). They play loud, and often fast.

Inspired by powerhouse women in the music industry before them, such as Stevie Nicks, Pat Benatar, Dolly Parton, and more, Maggie & Amber make each song eclectically their own with their beautiful blend of female harmonies intertwined with a passionate, melodic delivery.

Griffin is more than just a band—it's a convergence of musical influences and thematic explorations, crafting a sonic landscape that transcends boundaries. Drawing inspiration from blues, rock and roll, Americana, and world music, Griffin effortlessly weaves a tapestry of sound that resonates with listeners on a visceral level.

Sugarbush is the product of a reactive, attractive, and eclectic collective. Powerful rhythm and mesmerizing melodies make Sugarbush a band you have to see for yourself. Come ready to groove and move to this sonic set of acoustic-electric, folk-funk mayhem.

Emery is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Winston-Salem NC who grew up as an “Army brat”, travelling and living all over the world. He started playing music in the early 1970’s, and has embraced and enjoyed many musical genres, including rock ‘n roll, rhythm and blues, folk, bluegrass, country, Irish trad, Top 40 and beach.

Rev Billy Woods Wandering Abbot of Spirit Gate Temple studied the Dao Dan Pai system. He teaches workshops in Qi Gung and Tai Chi, and is also a professional drummer, performing at venues across the United States. By giving foundational instruction to folks who are not familiar with these forms (and to those with more advanced understanding), Billy shares his reverence for rhythm and a desire to open us to the higher good.

Fluidity Performance Troupe is praised for their exceptional professionalism and creativity by clients like Sarah, Becky, and Virginia. Specializing in aerial acrobatics, fire arts, and ground acrobatics, Fluidity delivers awe-inspiring performances tailored to each client's vision.

Led by Front Porch Fest’s own Malcom Fields, the FPF Family All Star Band features FPF family members and festival artists in a jam packed end of fest performance with a unique theme each year.