Porchfest Nights June 25, July 30 and August 27Adds Intimate Musical Flavor to Benicia’s Sound Scene
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Porchfest Nights June 25, July 30 and August 27
Adds Intimate Musical Flavor to Benicia’s Sound Scene
Starting Tomorrow Night!
Three Exclusive Wednesday Evening Events Set Stage for
Second Annual Porchfest Benicia Taking Place Saturday, September 13
www.porchfest-benicia.com
24 June 2025 – Benicia, CA: Looking for something to liven up the mid-week hump day? As the buzz builds for the second annual Porchfest Benicia taking place on Saturday, September 13, the folks at Benicia Magazine (www.beniciamagazine.com) are launching something new—and a bit more intimate—to kick off the season: Porchfest Nights: Wednesday evenings June 25, July 30 and August 27. A series of three exclusive evenings of music, connection, and community, Porchfest Nights is being held at The Escape (4588 East Second Street, Suite E) in the Benicia Industrial Park. Tickets for all Porchfest Nights can be purchased [HERE].
“Last year’s Porchfest Benicia brought more than 10,000 music lovers to our streets,” said Mary Hand, publisher of Benicia Magazine and the creative spirit behind both Porchfest and Porchfest Nights. “Now, with Porchfest Nights, we’re offering a more up-close-and-personal taste of the talent that makes our town sing—literally.”
Porchfest Nights will take place on three Wednesday evenings—June 25, July 30, and August 27—with doors opening at 6:00pm and music from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. After the music, audiences will have the chance to meet the artists in casual post-performance gatherings. Tickets are $18 and include the meet-and-greet. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
The first Porchfest Nights concert, on Wednesday, June 25, features a special duo performance by members of Beso Negro, the Bay Area’s beloved gypsy rockers.
The July 30 Porchfest Nights concert will feature Patrick Winningham and Seth Affoumado, a dynamic acoustic duo representing the beloved Bay Area band Tender Mercies. Frontman Winningham will be joined by longtime collaborator Affoumado for this intimate performance ahead of Tender Mercies’ full band appearance at the Coldwell Banker Stage during Porchfest Benicia on September 13.
The August 27 Porchfest Night will offer a preview of the band Pardon the Interruption, scheduled to perform a full set at the Benicia Yacht Club during Porchfest Benicia on September 13. This special “taste of Pardon the Interruption” will feature the group’s guitarist David Noble and bassist Rob Fordyce in an intimate duo setting.
“Porchfest Benicia highlights the best of what the city has to offer, blending music, history, and local flavor into a memorable celebration for all,” Hand continues. “With Porchfest Nights, we’re keeping that energy going—and raising vital funds to ensure Porchfest Benicia continues to thrive.”
Proceeds from Porchfest Nights support the production of Porchfest Benicia 2025, which returns to First Street and historic neighborhoods on Saturday, September 13, with performances from 1:00–5:00pm following a noontime preshow. Last year’s inaugural event drew thousands of attendees, transforming Benicia into a regional music hot spot.
“The Rotary Club of Benicia is acting as Porchfest Benicia and Porchfest Nights’ 501(c)(3) partner,” Hand noted. “So, we can accept donations and you can have a tax write off. Everybody wins!”
As Benicia Mayor Steve Young summed it up last year: “This festival has truly captured the heart of Benicia. It’s more than just a music event – it’s a community experience.”
For tickets, event updates, and information on Porchfest Benicia and Porchfest Nights, visit: www.porchfest-benicia.com