Porchfest shows it's no flash in the pan: it's here for good and boy, was it!

Wreckless Child plays their special brand of heavy metal for Porchfest 23 (CC Bissett photos)

ROCHESTER - Many thought Porchfest would slowly fade away after the pandemic ended, but that was just not the case.

On Sunday more than 150 musicians comprising some 50 bands serenaded the city of Rochester from noon till almost 5 p.m.

There were trios, duos and solo acts on nearly every corner of the downtown playing genres from rap to bluegrass and from folk to rap.

A large crowd gathered to watch Daisy Cutter 6 at the Hervey's Tire venue on Union Street.

"Porchfest has grown bigger every year, and Sunday may have been the best Porchfest ever," said Rochester Voice music columnist CC Bissett. "If we were British we would say it was bloody wonderful."

Bissett was alluding to crowd favorite Daisy Cutter 6, whose lead singer, Mike Frampton, actually bloodied his lip while singing when he smacked himself in the face with his mic.

Rochester Performance

Rochester Voice editor Harrison Thorp at the Citizen's Bank space across from Lilac City Grille.

and Arts Center director Anthony Ejarque said he was overwhelmed with the support from area musicians.

"We are so thankful for great attendance and the altruistic support given by the over 150 musicians that donated their time and talent to help raise funds for music education for underserved youth," Ejarque said today.

An after party was held at The Garage at Governors Inn with entertainment by the Aunt Peg Band.