Local Musicians Set to Fill Newtown Borough With Music Saturday for ‘Newtown Porchstock’

Local bands and musicians are set to serenade strolling residents and visitors alike on Saturday in Newtown Borough’s as a way to celebrate and showcase local bands and talent.

Newtown Porchstock, a free event, is a walkable music festival where front porches, front yards and driveways will be transformed into “stages,” according to The Newtown Experience event page. 

“We know that visitors travel for unique events and live music, and Porchstock presents an opportunity to attract tourists from outside the region and drive economic impact. In 2024, Bucks County welcomed a record-breaking 8.4 million visitors, generating $1.3 billion in total economic impact. These visitors dined at local restaurants, explored our attractions, and experienced the hospitality that makes Bucks County such a special place to visit,” said Paul Bencivengo, Visit Bucks County president and CEO.

During Netwon Porchstock, visitors are invited to bring folding chairs and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to enjoy. While in Newtown, consider enjoying a meal at any of Newtown’s restaurants and cafes.

Downtown streets will not be closed during the event. As musicians are performing free of charge, patrons are encouraged to “tip” them during the event. There is no rain date.

If you go:

What: Self-guided walking musical experience, Newtown Porchstock will be held in the heart of the borough.

When: Saturday, September 27 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Where: Newtown Borough. For a complete listing of Porchstock streets where musicians will perform visit The Newtown Experience page. A map of Newtown is available on the event page and maps showing the locations of all sites will be handed out at each location.

• 191 North Chancellor Street – Jake Dillon (Folk Rock/Country) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• 114 Liberty Street – North Elm (Covers) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• 50 South Congress Street (Friends Home) – Steve Tourison (60s – Present, Rock, Blues, Country) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• 102 Jefferson Street – Victoria & Dad (Classic Rock) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• 319 Washington Avenue – RSVP Brass Quintet (Brass Band Tunes) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• 101 South Chancellor Street – Nilan and Mythri Prabhakar (Pop, Classical, Jazz) – 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
• 32 South Chancellor Street – The Monaccio Boys (Originals, Covers…Violent Femmes, Bowie, etc.) – 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
• 211 Washington Avenue – Jennie Luhman (Piano Tunes) – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• 208 Washington Avenue – Matt Dorsey (Originals, Covers) – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
• 116 North Chancellor Street – Brian Dale Allen Strouse (Originals) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• 152 North State Street – Meg Russell Music (Folk) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• 220 Washington Avenue – Blue Cosmic Riders (Classic Rock) – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
• Court Street & Centre Avenue (Boone Garden) – Bill Mylchreest/Nina Sherman/Roe Hess (Classic Rock, Folk) – 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.; Fever Swamp (Finger-Style Guitar and Vocal Duets) – 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
• 121 South Chancellor Street – Far Away Guys (Classic Rock, Blues, Alternative, Some Originals) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• 200 North Chancellor Street – Cathie C (Acoustic Americana) – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

*Locations subject to change