(Above: The scene from one of the backyard concerts that made up the first Eugene PorchFest in 2021; photo courtesy of Eugene PorchFest.)

By Randi Bjornstad

Like many new phenomena in the art world, Eugene PorchFest grew out of necessity as artists and musicians sought new ways to share their talents during the isolation brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, some of those new events have begun to take on a life of their own, and Eugene PorchFest is one.

Described as a “grassroots music festival,” Eugene PorchFest returns for its second season from June 1-5, 2022, with more than 40 concerts on the schedule, to be performed in front yards, back yards, driveways, and other outdoor spaces where people can safely gather to enjoy them.

Tickets are on a “pay-what-you-can” basis, with a suggested price range of $5-40.

Here’s the 2022 schedule of concerts and approximate neighborhoods where they will take place; details and tickets are available online at https://www.eugeneporchfest.com/schedule:

Wednesday, June 1:

6 p.m. — Edson Oliveira (near Skinner Butte); Leo’s Jammers (West Jefferson neighborhood); Neil Patton (near Cascade Raptor Center); Rob Tobias & Friends (east of downtown Springfield)

8 p.m. — Llorona (South Eugene); Madband (West Eugene)

Thursday, June 2:

6 p.m. — Jeremy Clark Pruitt (Amazon neighborhood); Red Pajamas (Amazon neighborhood); Samba Ja (College Hill)

8 p.m. — Rudolf Korv & The Northwest Feels (Bethel-Danebo neighborhood); Tara Jones (Amazon neighborhood); The Inner Limits (Friendly neighborhood)

Friday, June 3:

6 p.m. — Dharmika Henshel (River Road neighborhood); Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble (Whiteaker neighborhood); Groovebirds (Southwest Eugene near Churchill High School); Greg Nestler Band (West Eugene neighborhood); Laura Kemp (College Hill neighborhood); Project Libracello (Whiteaker neighborhood)

8 p.m. — Rock Paper Cello (Friendly neighborhood); Tobias the Owl (Whiteaker neighborhood); Wellington Drive (Friendly neighborhood)

Saturday, June 4:

4 p.m.  — Dylan and the StringBreakers (east of downtown Springfield); Reb & The Good News (Amazon neighborhood); Victor DesRoches (River Road neighborhood)

6 p.m.. Mood Area 52 (Whiteaker neighborhood); Kwaziwai (Friendly neighborhood); Joshua Caraco (Friendly neighborhood)

8 p.m. — Corwin Bolt & The Wingnuts (Whiteaker neighborhood); KEF (River Road neighborhood); Roger Woods Trio (Fox Hollow neighborhood)

Sunday, June 5:

4 p.m. — Christina Eltrevoog (Fox Hollow neighborhood); Katie Sontag (River Road neighborhood); The Grapefruits (Friendly neighborhood); Satori Bob (Southeast Eugene neighborhood)

6 p.m. — Bees in a Bottle (near Skinner Butte); Double Dash (Friendly neighborhood); Sandy Holder & Friends (near Cascade Raptor Center); Starry Rootz (West Eugene neighborhood); Titsweat (College Hill neighborhood)

8 p.m. — Free Static (Fox Hollow neighborhood); Sequel (College Hill neighborhood); The Vineyard Collective (Downtown Eugene area)

Movement workshops added this year

There also will be a series of movement classes/workshops affiliated with PorchFest for 2022, as follows (details and sign-up information is available online at https://www.eugeneporchfest.com/workshops:

Thursday, June 2:

4 p.m. — Yoga with Amalia at Friendly Park (West 27th and Monroe streets)

Friday, June 3:

3:30 p.m. — Voice with Emma, at Trauma Healing Project at the northeast corner of 19th and Patterson streets; parking available kitty corner in the South Eugene High School lot

4 p.m. — Gentle Yoga and Sound Meditation with Jen & Duane, Tugman Park, 3666 Hilyard St.

Saturday, June 4:

Noon — Yoga with Libby, Charnel Mulligan Park, 1688 Charnelton St.

4 p.m. — Free Your Voice with Marisa, Rhododendron Garden in Hendricks Park

Sunday, June 5:

10 a.m.. — Yoga with Arielle, University Park, 2300 University St.

4 p.m. — Yoga with Jean, Friendly Park, West 27th and Monroe streets