July Musician Bios

Feature Porches

  • The Neil Young Tribute Show celebrates the timeless music of one of rock’s greatest songwriters. From heartfelt acoustic ballads to high-energy electric anthems, Alan recreates the spirit and sound of Neil Young with accuracy and soul.

  • Project Round Table has been "rockin' the kingdom" since its inception in 2009.Current band members include Spencer Hoeflich (vocals, keyboard, harmonica), Jerry Kies (vocals and bass guitar), Ben Blackford (vocals and guitar) and Todd Bryan (drums). The band plays a classic mix of rock, blues and country. We have a great time playing and hope our crowd has fun reminiscing as we play some of the hits of yesterday!

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  • We are a five-piece rock band from Mount Vernon, Ohio. RM201 consists of Keven Curran(vocals), Scott Cameron (guitar, vocals), Adam Taylor (guitar, vocals), Aaron VanValkenburg(bass, vocals), and Scott Waters (drums). Each musician is a seasoned veteran with extensive experience in rock bands and other musical collaborations. 


    As a band we enjoy rock music of all kinds including 90s rock, classic rock, heavy metal, and even pop tunes from various decades. What separates RM201 from most other rock bands is the combination of our vocal depth and layered harmonies with our top of the line instrumentalists. Contact us if you’d like to have us be a part of your event!

  • We are a group of four friends who have been playing music together for over 5 years. We mainly play Bluegrass, Classic Country and Gospel with some Americana and Folk thrown in. Along with covering a lot of the favorites, we also perform original songs we have written. We may not have all the fancy licks and tricks of some others, but it's been said we are a very entertaining group and that it's easy to see we love what we do.

  • McKinley Figurski’s roots start right here in Mount Vernon, Ohio where her passion for music ignited at the age of 3. Her musical journey began with TaVaci, evolving into performances with the MVHS Theater Department, MVHS Chorale, MTVArts, the Youth Showcase, the Front Porch Concert Series, and her own show at the Music and Arts festival. Inspired by her father Eric and her Grandpa Vic, she began playing the guitar. As for her music taste, it is everywhere. She has performed anything from musical theater to pop to country

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  • An expert burrito bowl builder at Chipotle by day and the news director for WQIO and WMVO by night... I tend to keep myself pretty busy, but I always make time for music. I graduated with my BA in Journalism and Media Production from MVNU in 2020. Since then, I’ve stayed rooted in creative work in any way I can. I’m delighted to be taking the stage in my hometown for the Summer Concert Series, even though I’m more accustomed to being behind the scenes rather than in the spotlight. I’m excited to bring you a great performance, right where I’ve always belonged - making music in the community that shaped me. 

  • The local gospel and bluegrass group, Chestnut Ridge, has been known in Knox County and all over Ohio for nearly 25 years. The group likes to have fun while singing gospel and familiar bluegrass tunes! They love their community and the opportunity to give back! They share many years of musical experience, which includes Jeanell Branstool–Mandolin and Vocals, Darrel Sanson-Guitar and Vocals, Caleb Dettmer-Guitar and Vocals, Jim Hawkins–Fiddle and Dobro, Arlin Bradford–Bass, and Mark Dettmer–Banjo. Sit back, relax, and sing along

  • Get ready to move with Fat Tuesday — a high-energy jazz and funk band that brings the spirit of New Orleans to every performance. With tight horns, grooving rhythm, and infectious energy, Fat Tuesday blends classic jazz, soulful funk, and Crescent City swagger into an irresistible sound. From swinging standards to funky street beats, this five-piece band—trumpet, tenor sax, guitar, bass, and drums—delivers a lively, feel-good experience!

Songwriters’ Porches

  • Slight Halo is a shape-shifting collective of local musicians who love trying something new. With a focus on tone, touch and lyricism, Slight Halo was born and bred for porch music.

  • Annie La Rue is a gifted singer-songwriter whose music weaves together the threads of hope, heartache, and the human experience. Annie captures the essence of life's journey in her poignant lyrics and melodic compositions. Annie’s musical journey began in her youth, where her passion for poetry blossomed throughout high school. In her college years, she picked up the guitar, unlocking a new avenue for her creative expression. Over the years, she has written more than 30 songs, each reflecting her thoughtful and deeply emotional songwriting style. Annie describes her music as folk with spiritual roots.

  • Ethan started learning how to play guitar at twelve years old.

    Twenty-two years later, he's still learning! He spent some time in Columbus, Ohio rapping in a hip hop collective called Tribe before settling down in Mount Vernon. After finding a thriving music and arts scene here in town, he decided to dust off his guitar and annoy his wife for hours on end!

Community Porches

  • Jim Tulloss Jr. was a dear friend that we lost in March 2021. His vision was to provide avenues for kids to be involved in music while eliminating financial barriers. Every show Jams for Jim plays is an honorarium to continue his legacy. Scott Cameron and Rick Martin comprise the lineup to bring you a variety of music from rock, oldies, grunge, country, blues–you never know what might be played.

  • Aine is a recent high school graduate, currently focusing on her music. She enjoys taking part in many forms of performing arts, including baton twirling, theater, and cosplay. She hopes to make a career of singing and songwriting.

  • Singer/Songwriter from the Bucyrus/Mansfield Area. I have been performing on stages for the last 11 years. Doesn't matter what kind of show or where it is.... I'll play it. 95% of performance is original music. I truly enjoy writing and seeing people move to my music.

  • Chris has been a performing artist for over 45 years as an actor, solo and band singer. Chris is currently performing popular songs of the big band eras famous women singers from the 30’s 40’s and 50's at festivals and Arts on the Square where people were surprised to find out it was Chris singing, not canned music! She also sings with the group Echo a trio singing songs of the 60s-80’s. Before going solo, she was the 3rd member of Elixir, touring Ohio singing songs of the 1800's for fifteen years as Ohio Arts Council fee supported artists.

  • Jim & Chris are two older souls who met in 2024 at a Happy Street Open Mic Night and shortly thereafter bonded over a shared appreciation of various stripes of country, punk and indie rock. They soon discovered it was their destiny to collaborate musically, the butterfly’s wings having flapped way back in 1987 in Oxford, Ohio at an R.E.M. show which they simultaneously attended unbeknownst to either of them at the time. As the tsunami approaches, who knows what the future holds.