Electric Larry Land is award-winning guitarist and songwriter Larry Keel’s uniquely gritty and suave original roots music applied to an electric format, creating what he calls a sonic“groove-and-vibe machine.”

Miami-based electro-pop duo, Afrobeta, serves up an eclectic mix of electronic, funk, and latin rhythms that ignites an unforgettable dance party wherever they land their bass-ship.

Big Daddy Love (BDL) is comfortable playing almost any type of American music. Their sound has been described as “a blend of rock, bluegrass, southern soul, and psychedelic jams” that we have long referred to as “Appalachian Rock.”

Virginia-based Erin & The Wildfire blend the expressive, powerhouse vocals of frontwoman, Erin Lunsford, with the pop, funk, and indie sensibilities of the Wildfire.

The Jared Stout Band is an alt-country powerhouse based out of Southwestern, Virginia. Stout's relatable songwriting and powerful voice fronts a group of audibly and emotionally dynamic musicians that carry a performance like no other.

For over a decade, The Judy Chops have been carving out their niche in the Virginia music scene by delivering heartfelt, passionate live shows with charm and grace. Amazing vocals, lush arrangements, and sonic bravado have gained the band legions of fans throughout the mid-Atlantic and beyond!

Since 2020, seasoned side man Jon Tyler Wiley and this diversely talented cast of musicians has quickly forged an identity, becoming known for energetic live shows and heartfelt lyrics. Drawing from influences as diverse as Americana, World Music, and good, old-fashioned, barroom rock and roll, Vents Magazine calls them “A group that you most definitely need to know, [performing] arena-filling, vibrant, soaring Americana goodness.”

This finely calibrated group of seasoned musicians consists of Matt Leonard on drums holding down a deep pocket supported by Jay Gladden laying down the groove on bass. Foster Burton brings his sweet guitar hooks and sung story lines to the mix, as John McBroom delivers with his dynamic energy and style on lead guitar. GOTE brings excitement to the stage through their music.

Lua Flora is the soundtrack of your favorite daydream. The Asheville, NC-based group’s sun-kissed melodies are rooted in the harmonies of Appalachia, rhythms of the West Indies, and lyricism of American folk.

Slick Jr & The Reactors bring their unique perspective of the blues, drawing their influences from classic artists such as Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Buddy Guy, and infusing those with other influences such as The Allman Brothers and The Grateful Dead, and R&B artists such as Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye.

The Freeway Jubilee’s refreshing and explosive blend of southern rock, gospel roots, mountain music, country, blues, funk and soul translates into a genre-dissolving sound that feels strangely familiar yet remains entirely unique to itself.

The name says it all. Energetic and quirky, Couldn't Be Happiers is a folk-rock/Americana duo that enjoys every moment of their second chance at happiness. This married songwriting duo joyfully blends rock, pop, bluegrass, and folk into a sound that is uniquely their own.

According to Chris Owens, the hallmark of a good songwriter is the ability to pen lyrics in which listeners can see and feel themselves, and in his upcoming album he has captured that talent exactly. Evoking emotion and painting a vivid and relatable story, each tune Chris delivers feels like home.

If Jerry Garcia and Tom Waits made an Appalachian music duo, it might sound a little like the Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs. Hailing from Winston-Salem, NC Zack and Kendra Harding blend the traditional with the trippy to create original music they like to call folk(ish).

Borrowed Earth is a musical ensemble born out of decades of collaboration between a variety of musicians who have shared stages in a variety of ways. Borrowed Earth hopes to enlist their listener in a partnership celebrating Life’s Blessings.

White Rose Motor Oil, a two-piece woman-fronted Cowpunk / Garage Country band from Denver, CO features married couple Eryn DeSomer (guitars and vocals) and Keith Hoerig-DeSomer (drums). They play loud, and often fast.

Fluidity Performance Troupe is praised for their exceptional professionalism and creativity by clients like Sarah, Becky, and Virginia. Specializing in aerial acrobatics, fire arts, and ground acrobatics, Fluidity delivers awe-inspiring performances tailored to each client's vision.

Led by Front Porch Fest’s own Malcom Fields, the FPF Family All Star Band features FPF family members and festival artists in a jam packed end of fest performance with a unique theme each year.