PORCH STOMP
Songwriter Stage
11:00AM Jacob Derwin:
Derwin is a singer/songwriter who blends thoughtful, lyric-forward folk and Americana with an indie rock sentiment. His music has been featured on the Webby-award winning podcast "f*cking sober" and his debut LP "Round & Round & Round" dropped on June 10th.
Instagram: @jacobderwin
11:30AM Ryan Foley:
Ryan Foley is a New England based guitarist and vocalist who has a calling for playing music as it should be played, with drive and excitement. Whether it’s playing within the acoustic genre or using electric instruments, Foley conveys a deeper feeling that you can connect with from hearing the first note he plays. With a broad influence of artist from Doc Watson and Tony Rice to Consider the Source and Scale the Summit, Foley takes it all in and turns out something that is familiar and traditional yet striking and attention grabbing. Don’t hesitate on getting the chance to see one of the best artist that New England has to offer.
Instagram: @Ryan_foley_guitar
12:00PM Gerry Segal:
Gerry Segal is Singer/Songwriter who will be making his 3rd appearance at Front Porch Stomp. He combines old school American Roots Folk with new songs about people today. "Front Porch Stomp is on Governor's Island is a great New York City Experience. Great people. Great music. I'm privileged to be a part of this experience."
Instagram: @segalgerry
12:30PM Kayka:
Kayka is a NYC singer/songwriter/musician. Although a rocker at heart, Kayka is trained in classical and jazz. As a solo guitarist, her intricate guitar arrangements give one guitar the the edge of a whole band. She has a full sound in both her original music and creative versions of covers of other artists. Kayka plays shows for various venues, events and festivals. She performs originals music on stages that support the arts and can also act as a human jukebox when hired to play popular covers in bars so local drunks can sing along.
Instagram: @kaykamusic
1:00PM Southwestern Sky:
Southwestern Sky is a folk jazz ensemble which blends bluegrass, folk, and improvisation.
Instagram: @steveburk3
1:30PM Jim Knable:
Jim Knable on guitar/vocal and Claudia Mogel on fiddle/vocal with surprise acoustic guests singing Knable tunes and others.
Instagram: @jimknablethesongwriter
2:00PM Robin Rothman:
Described as a "modern jukebox" New York singer/songwriter, Robin Rothman brings her Philly roots and playful sense of humor to her original music which is the perfect blend of folk rock, soulful silliness - whether performing a classic cover or one of her own songs.
Instagram: @robingrothman
2:30PM Adam Najemian:
Raised by a teacher and a postal worker in suburban NJ, Adam picked up the guitar at an early age. Music was a big part of the Najemian household and influenced his interests early on. After playing throughout northern NJ for several years with different bands and as a solo act, Adam is now based in Brooklyn and plays throughout greater NYC. His music influences continue to evolve, as does his sound. Over the years, Adam has taken inspiration from Delta blues, folk, country all the way up to modern-day Americana.
Instagram: @adamnaj
3:30PM Ken Samuelsen
Ken lives in Harlem . His songs are biographical; based on his make-it-up, seat-of-the-pants, self-employed lifestyle as an Alaska fisherman, photographer, documentary producer and many more!
4:00PM Liz Hogg
Experimental rock/pop electric guitar based original music sung, programmed and performed live by Liz Hogg
Instagram: @lizmhogg