Sebastopol PorchFest https://sebastopolporchfest.org Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:05:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://sebastopolporchfest.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/splogo-white-bg-150x150.jpg Sebastopol PorchFest https://sebastopolporchfest.org 32 32 Volunteers needed at the 2026 Apple Blossom Festival https://sebastopolporchfest.org/volunteers-needed-at-the-2026-apple-blossom-festival/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:58:32 +0000 https://sebastopolporchfest.org/?p=1795 Volunteers needed at the 2026 Apple Blossom FestivalRead More »

]]> Help support Porchfest AND the Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce by volunteering to help out at the Apple Blossom Festival in Ives Park! April 25 & 26th, 2026. Get free admission to this year’s festival and have fun doing it.

For Chamber of Commerce volunteers, go here on IG apple_blossom_festival_seb or call Myriah at the Chamber.
For Porchfest volunteering, click here.

Don’t forget to check out our FIVE Porchfest acts on the Front Stage on Sunday from 2:30pm to 5:10PM.

Porchfest Presents:

2:30-2:50 Lady BloomLauren brings her love for all different genres, including ancient music as well as impromptu song  improvisation, and Deena brings her sass and beats on the looper pedal. Lady Bloom promises something new and unique each show.
2:55-3:15 Bill DeCarliThe man himself!
3:25-3:50 Brittany Aquamarine Trio Mystic neo-folk and ethereal grooves.
4:00-4:30 PasafloraLocal R&B band! Stream ‘Bloom’ now on all platforms!
4:40-5:10 Quami5-piece psychedelic funk band, led by a sentient beard and his magical sax, delivering thumping dance floor experiences and arousing sonic adventures.

]]> Big shout out to our newest sponsor, Stanroy Music Center! https://sebastopolporchfest.org/big-shout-out-to-our-newest-sponsor-stanroy-music-center/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:34:13 +0000 https://sebastopolporchfest.org/?p=1775 Musicians sometimes need stuff, can use repairs, lessons and guidance. Stanroy Music Center has been supporting musicians and their families since 1947. Steve Shirrell has been doing this a long time and has a GREAT staff!

850 4th Street, Santa Rosa 707.545.4827

Huge thanks to our Walk of Fame sponsor for 2026! We love Stanroy!

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]]> Calling all local musicians! Porchfest Sebastopol has officially opened the window for band submissions for our TWO events this year. Pass this along to your musician friends.

Saturday, June 6th at Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Saturday, September 12 in a Sebastopol neighborhood (TBD)

Go to this link and submit your band’s info under “My band wants to play.” Describe briefly your act and provide links to video or webpages. Let us know which event you can play or both. While we strive to accommodate all entries, that is of course, not possible. Deadline is May 1st.

We try to feature local, original music from Sonoma County although we have had some regional players as well. We support music of all ages and abilities. Additionally, though we love them, tribute and cover bands are not what our festival is about.

Get Involved – Sebastopol PorchFest

Thanks and keep up the good work of making music.

Gill Brothers, Orange Door Stage, 2024
945 Band, Sparc Stage, 2025
945 Band, Sparc Stage, 2025
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]]> Taste West County (TWC) will again pour award winning wines to support PorchFest Sebastopol in 2026. TWC is a collection of fourteen wineries located in the West Sonoma County area. TWC was an contributor to the overwhelming success of PorchFest Sebastopol 2025. We look forward to continuing that partnership to make PorchFest 2026 the best yet.

Please support Taste West County wineries while you’re out and about.

Donate < > Merch

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It’s that time of year when initial preparations for PorchFest Sebastopol on September 12, 2026 are progressing.

This means we’re looking for sponsors to help us produce this fun community event. We have a few levels at which sponsors can participate. Sponsor a porch! How about sponsoring a band? Even sponsoring the signage is an option. If you or your business is interested or you know of a potential sponsor, reach out using our Sponsor form. We’ll be in touch to discuss details.

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Board of Directors

Are you interested in joining our Board of Directors?  Porchfest Sebastopol is a CA non-profit organization with a board of directors consisting of 5 members of the community.

We have 1 opening.  If you are interested, please fill out this form and we’ll contact you by end of January, 2026.

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Where?

We are actively meeting to discuss WHEN and WHERE to have Porchfest next year in 2026.

Please drop us a line if you have recommendations of a neighborhood where we can move back to the porches of Sebastopol OR if you think we should keep the joy in Ives Park next year.

Please consider donating to Porchfest Sebastopol this Giving Tuesday to help keep FREE music in the community possible.

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Come out and celebrate the Winners of the Northbay Music Awards at HopMonk Sebastopol.

Thursday, December 4th
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Congratulations to all the winners but especially to these Porchfest acts!

Ellie James – Best Female Solo Artist, Best Indie Band, Best Songwriter
Flowstone – Best Americana Band AND Most Northbay Vibe
Marshall House Project – Best Funk Band
LaiddBackZach – Best Hip Hop
945 Band – Best Rock Band
Sophia Kandler – Best Lead Vocals
Open Mic With Ceni – Best Open Mic Venue

]]> Giving Tuesday – Donate to Porchfest, get a Tshirt! https://sebastopolporchfest.org/giving-tuesday-donate-to-porchfest-get-a-tshirt/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:24:03 +0000 https://sebastopolporchfest.org/?p=1570 Giving Tuesday – Donate to Porchfest, get a Tshirt!Read More »

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Please donate to your fave non-profit organization, Porchfest Sebastopol this holiday season.  We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to foster community through music.

Your tax-deductible donation serves to allow us to continue our efforts at building communities and strengthening our neighborhoods.

If you donate on or around Giving Tuesday (December 2nd), you'll receive a tshirt for a reduced price!  We have most sizes and most colors left, just let us know what size and color you'd like.   Then you can attend our tshirt pickup party / Boho Awards ceremony on December 4th, 2025 at HopMonk Sebastopol.  If you're out of the area, we can accommodate a shipping situation for you for a small fee.

 

Thanks in advance!

Ladies T

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Good news for local music lovers and Porchfest supporters:
This Sunday Nov 23rd at 6:00PM we’ll open the Abbey up to THREE Porchfest bands.

  1. Lady Bloom (Americana) – Lauren Norgeot and Deena Cahill mesmerized the 2025 PF crowd on the Campanella Stage.
  2. Pasaflora (Soul, R&B) – killed it at 2024 PF on the Clam Bar stage.
  3. Sakoyana  (Jazz, funk) – from ’24 and ’25 PF, come back from Santa Cruz for another stellar Abbey stage show.

Ticketed show $20 (+ fee), Doors at 6pm and Lady Bloom begin at 7 PM.
Come out and support your local musicians!

   

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