Porchfest Nights Closes Out August with Music!
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Porchfest Nights Closes Out August with Music!
Wednesday August 27 Features musicians from Sonoma’s Pardon The Interruption
Exclusive Wednesday Evening Events Set Stage for Second Annual Porchfest Benicia – Saturday, September 13
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20 August 2025 – Benicia, CA: The dog days of summer are hot with song! The popular Porchfest Nights Wednesday Music Series closes out on August 27 with a duo from Sonoma’s Pardon The Interruption, a band slated to play at Porchfest Benicia. Porchfest Nights takes place at The Escape (4588 East Second Street, Suite E) in Benicia’s Industrial Park. Doors open at 6:00pm; music runs 6:30pm–8:30pm. Tickets are $18 and include a casual artist meet-and-greet. Beer and wine and snacks are available for purchase.
“Pardon the Interruption is the perfect way to wrap up this triple threat series,” says Mary Hand, publisher of Benicia Magazine and the creative spirit behind Porchfest Benicia and Porchfest Nights. “These three Porchfest Nights mini-concerts have been deliciously teasing heavy apps for the main course next month: Porchfest Benicia.”
Roaring out of the fog-shrouded hills of Sonoma and drowning out the chatter, New Wave/Prog-Pop troubadours Pardon the Interruption (aka PTI) are taking their place — asserting their voice — in the storied musical conversation of the San Francisco Bay Area. One foot is planted firmly in the past paying homage to some of the most singular and iconic artists of the ‘70s, 80s and ‘90s. The other is stepping boldly forward, producing original material that is at once nostalgically familiar while also entirely modern and unique. It’s undeniable fun. It will make you dance. It’s like a perfect pepperoni pizza. It’s Pardon TheInterruption.
Porchfest Benicia 2025 returns on Saturday, September 13 (12pm – 5pm) with more than 40 performances across First Street and historic neighborhoods, from 1:00–5:00pm. Proceeds from Porchfest Nights support the production of Porchfest Benicia 2025. The Rotary Club of Benicia is acting as Porchfest Benicia and Porchfest Nights’ 501(c)(3) partner, so donations accepted are eligible for a tax deduction. Advance and VIP tickets for Porchfest Benicia are on sale now at www.porchfest-benicia.com.
“Last year’s inaugural event drew thousands of attendees, transforming Benicia into a regional music hot spot,” said Benicia Mayor Steve Young. “It’s more than just a music event – it’s a community experience.”
Porchfest is an annual celebration that began in Ithaca, New York, in 2007, and has since spread across the United States and Canada. It brings together local musicians and community members to showcase their talents on front porches, storefronts, and driveways, promoting a sense of community and pride. Nestled on the Carquinez Strait, Benicia is a city rich in history and culture, known for its vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and welcoming community.
Last year’s inaugural Porchfest Benicia attracted more than 10,000 attendees to Benicia’s historic streets to enjoying live performances from over 20 bands from all over the Bay Area as well as local talent. With only one year under its guitar straps, Porchfest Nights and Porchfest Benicia have already become one of the Bay Area’s most anticipated community events.
”Benicia is a perfect match for bringing Porchfest to our area,” Hand sums up. “These musicians, community artists, restauranteurs and barkeeps all represent the best of what the city has to offer, blending music, history, and local flavor into a memorable celebration for all.”