PorchFest at Discovery West

Name: PorchFest at Discovery West
Start: 2025-09-13T15:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-13T21:00:00-07:00
Location: Discovery West

Schedule

Sat Sep 13 2025 at 03:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Discovery West | Bend, OR

Introducing PorchFest at Discovery West, your friendly neighborhood music festival on September 13 from 3pm to 9pm.
https://discoverywestbend.com/porchfest-september-13-3-9pm/
Join us for a FREE one-of-a-kind event that celebrates the spirit of community, creativity, and the joy of live music. Throughout the afternoon and evening, a variety of local bands and artists will perform across the Discovery West neighborhood, transforming our streets into a lively, walkable concert experience.
This year’s lineup features an eclectic mix of talent including, Honey Don’t, The Riverstones, Jackrat, JoAnna Lee, and our headliner, Jeff Miller and The Congregation. Each of these artists will bring their own sound and energy to the neighborhood stage.
But it’s not just about music! Grab a bite from a selection of local food carts, sip on something refreshing, and settle in with family and friends. Whether you’re dancing in the street, lounging on a low-back chair, or strolling from one set to the next, PorchFest offers something for everyone.
Bring your walking shoes, your best moves, and your love for community connection. This is a summer event you won’t want to miss!
Event Schedule:
3pm to 6pm — PorchFest Open House Tour
3pm to 3:45pm — Honey Don’t at Kenyon Place Neighborhood Stage
4pm to 4:45pm — The Riverstones at Kenyon Place Neighborhood Stage
5pm to 9pm — Food Carts & Bar Open at Discovery Corner
5pm to 5:45pm — Jackrat at Kenyon Place Neighborhood Stage
6pm to 6:45pm — JoAnna Lee at The Nine Cottages Stage
6:45pm to 7:15pm — Aspiring Artists, Students of the Cascade School of Music at Discovery Corner Main Stage
7:30pm to 9pm — Jeff Miller and The Congregation at Discovery Corner Main Stage Presented By: Harcourts the Garner Group Real Estate
About the Musicians:
Honey Don’t brings a sound that moves from traditional roots to electric edge and back again. Each of the band’s albums explore new territory, featuring different players, studios, and textures, while staying grounded in Bill’s award-winning songwriting, a signature back-of-the-beat groove, and the unmistakable vocal paring of his dust-laden voice with Shelley’s bright, lilting harmonies. Together, these elements define the timeless and unmistakable sound of Honey Don’t.

Rooted in folk-rock with a windswept Celtic soul, The Riverstones craft songs that way between back porch ballads and pub-room revelry. With lush harmonies, evocative lyrics, and a blend of acoustic grit and lyrical beauty, their music feels like river mist and lantern light, built to be carried, sung, and remembered.

Jackrat is a three-piece thrash grass band. Blending elements of bluegrass, folk-punk, and alt-rock, their fast-charging, high-energy sound delivers gritty strings, tight rhythms, and raw vocals that’ll keep your boots stomping and your heart racing. This is roots music with a wild streak.

With a soulful, dusky voice and emotionally honest lyrics, JoAnna Lee brings a raw acoustic blend of pop, rock, and soul to the stage. Her music carries the edge of lived experiences, from her early days playing Bend cafes to carving out a bold, original path in Austin’s competitive live music scene. Influenced by artists like Grace Potter and Bonnie Raitt, JoAnna’s sound is both timeless and fresh. Expect a performance that’s heartfelt, powerful, and deeply personal.

Jeff Miller & The Congregation is a roots-driven Country-Americana band blending rock, blues, soul, and gospel into a sound that’s both timeless and original. Fronted by singer-songwriter Jeff Miller, the band’s raw lyrics, gritty guitar work, and gospel-tinged harmonies deliver emotionally rich, high-energy performances. Whether on stage or in the studio, they bring heartfelt music that speaks to wanderers, seekers, and anyone drawn to the power of song.
Thank you to our generous Main Stage sponsors at Harcourts the Garner Group, Kenyon Place Neighborhood Stage sponsors at First Interstate Bank, and The Nine Cottages Stage sponsors at AmeriTitle!