Inquire about booking Front Porch for your event, for 15 people and up. This can be with, or without live music. Please note live music bookings typically start around $300 and go up, from there, depending on configuration of players.

Wondering how much it would cost for the food? Check out the ‘Catering & Catered Packages’ page, and scroll down. Here, you will price guidelines, and menu options.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions, which you may have.

Inquire about booking Front Porch for your event, for 15 people and up. This can be with, or without live music. Please note live music bookings typically start around $300 and go up, from there, depending on configuration of players.

Wondering how much it would cost for the food? Check out the ‘Catering & Catered Packages’ page, and scroll down. Here, you will price guidelines, and menu options.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions, which you may have.

Front Porch proudly presents, Taster’s Table, a culinary experience, of ‘A Taste of New Orleans’, Saturday, November 9th.

This is a set menu, with reservations required. Reservations can be made between the hours of 4:00 - 7:00. Table seating is within the ‘restaurant side’ dining room. Full service drink menu will be available. The Mississippi Queen will be playing some New Orleans favorites, from her vinyl collection.

TASTER’S TABLE MENU:

corn & crab bisque; blackened chicken; CREOLE RED BEANS & RICE WITH SAUSASGE; coleslaw with remoulade dressing; buttermilk cornbread; and beignets.

$45 PER PERSON.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 - 7:00.

LIMITED NUMBRER OF GUESTS.

Front Porch proudly presents, The Mississippi Queen’s Birthday Southern Supper Matinee Party, Buffet & Blues, with JOHNNY BURGIN, as our musical guest, Sunday, November 3rd. This is an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, alongside live blues music.

The REAL birthday is Saturday, November 2nd. Celebrating with Johnny Burgin, here, in Canada, as he’s on tour. DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW.

Doors open at 1:00. The buffet and music will will get started at 2:00, and we will wrap up the event at 5:00.

This is not a ticketed event. HOWEVER, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Seating is available in the music room, and also, on the restaurant side, for those folks who’d prefer the live music, as background. Please note there is limited seating in the music room. Please be sure to reserve your table soon.

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

PULLED PORK; CHICKEN & SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA; SHRIMP & GRITS; SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE; BBQ BEANS; COLESLAW; BUTTERMILK BISCUITS; BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES; & luzianne iced tea.

$65 PER PERSON FOR FOOD & MUSIC.

Reservations ARE REQUIRED, by email at reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com,or by phone, at 226-397-1223.  Price is $65 per person, for food and music.

Front Porch proudly presents, Southern Supper, Buffet & Blues, with the EASY STREET BLUES BAND, as our musical guests, Saturday, October 19th. This is an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, alongside live blues music.

Doors open at 4:00. The buffet and music will will get started at 5:00, and we will wrap up the event at 8:00.

This is not a ticketed event. HOWEVER, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Seating is available in the music room, and also, on the restaurant side, for those folks who’d prefer the live music, as background. Please note there is limited seating in the music room. Please be sure to reserve your table soon.

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

pulled pork; buttermilk fried chicken; mac n’ cheese; green beans cooked with bacon; sweet potato casserole; buttermilk cornbread muffins; apple cobbler; & luzianne iced tea.

$65 PER PERSON FOR FOOD & MUSIC.

Reservations ARE REQUIRED, by email at reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com,or by phone, at 226-397-1223.  Price is $65 per person, for food and music.

Easy Street Blues Band Bio:

Is a vintage RHYTHM & BLUES  band 

with Chicago influence

 and a 50s rock 'n' roll vibe

On top of deep grooves

 that will make you move!!!
Our four piece band consists of:

RICK DOUPE       -      DRUMS  

 DREW HOSKIN - Guitar - Bass - vocals

GARY BRIDGETT -  Bass - Guitar- vocals 

CHRIS ARSENAULT -  Blues Harp - vocals 

You will enjoy our authentic rhythm & blues music that will make you move!

Front Porch proudly presents, Southern Supper, Buffet & Blues, with THE TONEWHEELS, as our musical guests, Saturday, October 12th. This is an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, alongside live blues music.

Doors open at 4:00. The buffet and music will will get started at 5:00, and we will wrap up the event at 8:00.

This is not a ticketed event. HOWEVER, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Seating is available in the music room, and also, on the restaurant side, for those folks who’d prefer the live music, as background. Please note there is limited seating in the music room. Please be sure to reserve your table soon.

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

Pulled pork; buttermilk fried chicken drums; shrimp creole; bbq beans; mac n’ cheese; coleslaw; buttermilk cornbread; red velvet squares; mississippi mud cake squares; & luzianne iced tea.

$65 PER PERSON FOR FOOD & MUSIC.

Reservations ARE REQUIRED, by email at reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com,or by phone, at 226-397-1223.  Price is $65 per person, for food and music.

The Tonewheels Bio:

The Tonewheels (featuring Matt Weidinger, Chris Latta and Mike Rajna) are an organ trio based out of Kitchener, Ontario. Blending the styles of the classic Jimmy Smith/Jack McDuff blues/ jazz trios with beloved power trios such as Cream/Traffic they have stumbled upon a unique sound that allows them to carry on the classic traditions of improvised music.

Matt Weidinger (organ/vocals) has been working as a full time musician since the age of 16 having well surpassed his ten thousand hours in the trade. Starting off playing locally around his hometown of Kitchener, Matt has worked his way up to being one of the most sought after and well known entertainers in Ontario.

“ Refered to in print as an “unsung local guitar hero”, Chris Latta has quietly built a career as an in demand sideman in support of many of Southern Ontario’s premiere blues and rock bands over the past 2 decades. Latta has been seen performing on stages across Canada, the US and Europe as a member of Soulstack, The Douglas Watson R&B Revue, The Dylan Wickens Band and many others.

Mike Rajna (drums/vocals) has been playing for over 20 years. After completing a diploma from Mohawk’s Music program, and a degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Toronto, he moved back to Kitchener-Waterloo. Mike continues to play in a wide variety of musical projects, in a multitude of genres, across Ontario.

FESTIVALS/GIGS 2023 Kitchener Blues Festival Lighthouse Blues Festival Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Festival Goderich Blues Festival Etwell Concert Series Niagara Jazz Festival - Hungry for Hammond Series RESIDENCIES 2023 Cameron House (Toronto) London Brewing Co-Op (London) Sold out hometown show - Jazz Room (Waterloo) “The TD Kitchener Blues Festival prides itself in presenting the finest Blues & Roots musicians currently touring. For our 2023 Festival, we included The Tonewheels in our lineup. They are a Hammond B3-based organ trio with an eclectic mixture of material, that is expertly presented by Matt Weidinger, along with drummer Mike Rajna and guitarist Chris Latta. Individually they are amongst the most talented musicians in Ontario, and collectively they deliver a riveting performance that is not to be missed. We’re confident that audiences everywhere will find them as exciting as ours in Kitchener did this year.” Rob Barkshire, President, Kitchener Blues Festival “Matt Weidinger and the Tonewheels delivered an inspiring performance this summer at our outdoor concert series (as they done multiple times in the past). Obviously he is an avid student of music way beyond his years. Matt’s trio perfectly showcases his mastery of the Hammond organ and stacked Leslies. What sets Matt apart from most acts is his powerful and deeply soulful voice. He can capture the essence of the vocals from Stevie Winwood, Ray Charles to Frank Sinatra. Every time he plays, I am blown away.” Bill Spring, Etwell Concert Series

Front Porch is proud to present, the return, of BRANDON SANTINI & HIS BAND, making us a stop on their fall tour, Sunday, October 6th. We will open our doors at 12:00, that day, with an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, 12:00 - 2:00. We will close the buffet, and then, music will get started at 2:00 and we will go till 5:00.

tICKET PRICE IS $48.50 EACH. PLEASE NOTE TICKET PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE BUFFET.

$45 PER PERSON FOR THE BUFFET,

buffet menu: Brisket; buttermilk fried chicken; mashed potatoes & gravy; green beans cooked with bacon; mac n’ cheese; coleslaw; buttermilk biscuits; red velvet squares; sweet potato pie; and, luzianne iced tea.

BUFFET MENU AVAILABLE 12:00-2:00

*** $45 PER PERSON FOR THE BUFFET ***
(Please contact to confirm buffet reservation. Reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com; OR private message on Facebook; OR 226-397-1223).

Brandon Santini’s Bio:

There are many different opinions as to what the future of the blues harmonica will be. International touring vocalist and harmonica player Brandon Santini is undeniably a worthy player to keep an eye on as the latest surge of young blues artists leave their footprint in blues history. His name is worthy of conversations that include James Cotton, Kim Wilson, Dennis Gruenling, Charlie Musselwhite and other frontline harmonica players by combining his love and respect for traditional blues with a present, colorful style of playing that is often compared to James Cotton or Paul Butterfield. Raised in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, Santini purchased his first harmonica in 1997 at the age of fifteen when his mother took him to the local music store upon his request. He founded the Blues Music Award nominated band Delta Highway in 2003 and relocated to Memphis where he absorbed the sounds and culture of the Delta and North Mississippi Hill Country, honing his craft night after night, sweating it out in local Beale Street clubs just like Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and B.B. King did decades before him. Now playing over 100 shows per year throughout the world, Santini has garnered five Blues Music Award nominations, festival headlining slots and even performing on stage with the likes of Buddy Guy and Gary Clark, Jr.

Brandon Santini’s latest release, The Longshot, from the American Showplace Music label takes listeners on a slight detour from the traditional blues highway he has logged many miles on. One may not be surprised that the 36 year old vocalist and harmonica player is influenced and inspired by legendary rock artists such as The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Allman Brothers Band and Creedence Clearwater Revival just as much as Little Walter, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. From the ferocious opener, “Don’t Come Around Here” to the embattled acoustic American driven, “Broken Bones,” Santini ties his blues and rock influences together to deliver an energetic album of introspective heartbreak and lament.

Front Porch proudly presents, a very special, presentation of ‘Hank Williams- A Ghost From the Past, hosted by the KENNSINGTON HILLBILLYS, Saturday, September, 28th.

The ticket price includes an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, followed by the show.

*** PLEASE NOTE THE BUFFET WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 4:30- 6:00, AND THE SHOW, WILL START AT 6:00. SINCE THERE IS A BIT OF ‘THEATRE’, WE DO NOT WANT FOLKS TO MISS ANYTHING, GETTING UP FOR THE BUFFET, DURING THE SHOW. ***

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN; CHICKEN & SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA; SHRIMP & GRITS; GREEN BEANS COOKED WITH BACON; SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE; BUTTERMILK BISCUITS; APPLE COBBLER WITH WHIPPED CREAM; & LUZIANNE ICED TEA.

$65 PER PERSON

The songs of Hank Williams are timeless classics. They capture the human condition - love, sorrow, happiness, and regret. Toronto's Steve Ketchen knows and understands these Hank songs perfectly. Ketchen first presented his show "A Ghost From The Past" on New Years Eve, 2002, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Williams' untimely death at the early age of 29. Since that first show, Ketchen has performed as Hank Williams countless times. Whether in soft-seat theatres, hardwood honky-tonks or neighbourhood taverns, "Hank Williams - A Ghost From The Past" delights audiences of all ages.

Front Porch proudly presents, Southern Supper, Buffet & Blues, with IAN ANDREWS & THE BIG BAD BLUES SHOW, as our musical guests, Sunday, September 22nd. This is an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, alongside live blues music.

Doors open at 1:00. The buffet and music will will get started at 2:00, and we will wrap up the event at 5:00.

This is not a ticketed event. HOWEVER, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Seating is available in the music room, and also, on the restaurant side, for those folks who’d prefer the live music, as background. Please note there is limited seating in the music room. Please be sure to reserve your table soon.

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

corn & crab bisque; Blackened u.s. delta farm raised catfish fillets; buttermilk fried chicken wings; creole red beans & rice with pork sausage; sweet potato casserole; coleslaw with remoulade dressing; buttermilk cornbread muffins; beignets & luzianne iced tea.

$65 PER PERSON FOR FOOD & MUSIC.

Reservations ARE REQUIRED, by email at reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com,or by phone, at 226-397-1223.  Price is $65 per person, for food and music.

Ian Andrews & The Big Bad Blues Show Bio:

Ian Andrews is a journeyman guitar player, frontman, and producer whose expertise is specialized in blues and rock n roll, as well as other styles such as funk, Motown, and modern rock music. Recently celebrating his 10th year on the pro-circuit, Andrews has fulfilled his first decade with many milestones that vary between his own award-winning projects (2016 Hamilton Music Awards - Blues Recording of the Year, 2018 Brian Griffith Bursary – Composer of the year), or his session/contract work with other touring bands in the studio and many Canadian stages. He has opened and played with big acts such as Jerry Doucette, Philip Sayce, Robert Gordon, and Steve Strongman to name a few. A more notable studio milestone would be the session work with Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin) in Toronto, Canada when recording with Canadian Rock band TommyGunn. On September 22nd, Andrews will step on stage and become the ringleader of an absolutely electrifying blues circus that ensures a peak performance, played with conviction that is authentically unforgettable. Beyond the bellbottoms, and his well dressed stage show, Andrews will, as always, be accompanied by some of the most incredible blues musicians on the circuit that support him in bringing the show to life. Reserve your table and your chance to experience the magic!

Front Porch proudly presents, Southern Supper Matinee, Buffet & Live Music, with Norfolk’s own, the JESSE MURPHY BAND, as our musical guests, Sunday, September 15th. This is an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, alongside live music.

Doors open at 1:00. The buffet and music will will get started at 2:00 - 5:00.

This is not a ticketed event. HOWEVER, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Seating is available in the music room, and also, on the restaurant side, for those folks who’d prefer the live music, as background. Please note there is limited seating in the music room. Please be sure to reserve your table soon.

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

PULLED PORK sandwiches; popcorn chicken; bbq beans; mac n’ cheese; potato salad; coleslaw; mississippi mud cake; & luZIANNE ICED TEA.

$55 PER PERSON FOR FOOD & MUSIC.

Reservations ARE REQUIRED, by email at reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com,or by phone, at 226-397-1223.  Price is $55 per person, for food and music.

Front Porch proudly presents, a very special, Bluegrass Brunch, with Brousseau & Co.- ‘The Southern Grass Unit’, Buffet & Bluegrass, with an ALL-STAR LINEUP, as our musical guests, Sunday, August 18th. This is an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, alongside live bluegrass music.

Doors open at 12:00. The buffet and music will will get started at 1:00 - 3:00.

This is not a ticketed event. HOWEVER, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Seating is available in the music room, and also, on the restaurant side, for those folks who’d prefer the live music, as background. Please note there is limited seating in the music room. Please be sure to reserve your table soon.

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

pulled pork; buttermilk fried chicken wings; creole red beans & rice with pork sausage; biscuits & sausage gravy; potato salad; coleslaw; sweet potato pie; mississippi mud cake; luzianne iced tea; & coffee.

$45 PER PERSON

Reservations ARE REQUIRED, by email at reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com,or by phone, at 226-397-1223.  Price is $45 per person, for food and music.

Front Porch proudly presents, Taster’s Table, a culinary experience, of ‘A Taste of New Orleans’, Saturday, August 3rd.

This is a set menu, with reservations required. Reservations can be made between the hours of 4:00 - 7:00. Table seating is within the ‘restaurant side’ dining room. Full service drink menu will be available. The Mississippi Queen will be playing some New Orleans favorites, from her vinyl collection.

TASTER’S TABLE MENU:

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo; Shrimp boil with pork sausage, potatoes, & corn on the cob; Coleslaw with remoulade dressing; potao salad; & bread pudding with buttered rum sauce.

$45 PER PERSON. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 - 7:00. LIMITED NUMBRER OF GUESTS.

Front Porch proudly presents, Southern Supper, Buffet & Blues, with the TRICKBAG, as our musical guests, Saturday, July 27th. This is an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, alongside live blues & R&B music.

Doors open at 4:00. The buffet and music will will get started at 5:00 - 8:00.

This is not a ticketed event. HOWEVER, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Seating is available in the music room, and also, on the restaurant side, for those folks who’d prefer the live music, as background. Please note there is limited seating in the music room. Please be sure to reserve your table soon.

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

Pulled pork; Fried chicken wings; shrimp creole; bbq beans cooked with brisket; coleslaw with remoulade dressing; potato salad; buttermilk cornbread muffins; peach cobbler; pecan pralines; & LUZIANNE ICED TEA.

$65 PER PERSON FOR FOOD & MUSIC.

Reservations ARE REQUIRED, by email at reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com,or by phone, at 226-397-1223.  Price is $65 per person, for food and music.

Band Bio:

Trickbag has been playing the blues in the greater Hamilton area for over 35 years and was cited by the Hamilton Spectator as "Hamilton's favourite blues band". With five albums to their credit they've opened for Colin James, Big Sugar, Downchild and Steve Strongman to name a few notables.

They've been the backup band for King Biscuit Boy and Kelly Jay (Crowbar) for many years and carry on in that tradition.

The lineup includes founding members Paul and Donna Panchezak and Larry Feudo on drums ,vocals and guitar respectively with longtime member Les Smith on harp and vocals with newcomer Ian Taylor on bass.

They're pleased to be playing Connie Rouble's Front Porch Southern Kitchen and Blues Joint and we know all the blues fans out there won't disappointed so as Sonny Boy Williamson used to say "don't meet us there beat us there"!

Front Porch proudly presents, Southern Supper, Buffet & Blues, with CHUCK JACKSON & TYLER YAREMA (OF DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND), as our musical guests, Saturday, July 20th. This is an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, alongside live blues & R&B music.

Doors open at 4:00. The buffet and music will will get started at 5:00 - 8:00.

This is not a ticketed event. HOWEVER, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Seating is available in the music room, and also, on the restaurant side, for those folks who’d prefer the live music, as background. Please note there is limited seating in the music room. Please be sure to reserve your table soon.

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Drumsticks; Pulled Pork; chicken & sausage Jambalaya; BBQ Baked beans; coleslaw with remoulade dressing; potato salad; buttermilk biscuits & sausage gravy; sweet potato pie; pecan pralines; & LUZIANNE ICED TEA.

$65 PER PERSON FOR FOOD & MUSIC.

Reservations ARE REQUIRED, by email at reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com,or by phone, at 226-397-1223.  Price is $65 per person, for food and music.

Chuck Jackson’s Bio:

Chuck Jackson is Downchild’s lead singer and harmonica player; the sort of openhearted, friendly guy who builds an instant rapport with audiences. He came to Downchild 30 years ago after a long career with a number of top Canadian bands including Cameo Blues Band and The Labatt’s Double Blues, which was the official band of the1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. An Award-Winning singer, who rates Big Joe Turner, Otis Redding and Junior Wells as major influences, Jackson is also is an excellent songwriter. A number of his songs can be heard on the many Downchild recordings. As a dynamic harmonica player, one special highlight of the band’s performances is a harp duet with Mr. Downchild, Donnie Walsh. Chuck is also the Founder and Artistic Director of the annual award-winning Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival celebrating it’s 23rd Anniversary in 2021. The Festival has become a major event on the North American festival circuit.

With Downchild, Chuck has appeared on 10 CD’s and been nominated for 7 Junos and won 2 Junos for Blues Album of the Year. Chuck has been nominated 8 times as Male Vocalist of the Year at the Maple Blues Awards in Toronto. He has had the honour of winning the award twice in 1999 and again in 2007. He was also honoured in 2002 with the Toronto Blues Society’s prestigious Blues With a Feeling Award for his achievements during a distinguished career. In 2012 Chuck received the prestigious Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and in 2013 was inducted to the Mississauga Music Walk of Fame and Mississauga Legends Row. 2017 saw Chuck honoured with a MARTY by the Mississauga Arts Council in the category of ‘Music-Solo-Vocalist.  In 2020 Chuck will be touring across Canada with The Legendary Downchild Blues Band as they continue to celebrate the band’s 50th Anniversary. Chuck is also part of the highly regarded Lance Anderson tributes to The Last Waltz – A Musical Celebration of The Band and Mad Dogs and Englishmen – The Music of Joe Cocker and Leon Russell. Now in his 32nd year with Downchild and 52nd year in the Canadian Music Industry, Chuck says “Being able to play the music I love and entertain the wonderful people across Canada and around the world is certainly a dream come true and one I will continue to follow”

Chuck's Awards and Achievements 

2021 Nominated Male Vocalist of the Year, Maple Blues Awards 

2020 Nominated Male Vocalist of the Year, Maple Blues Awards 

2017 Winner The MARTY by the Mississauga Arts Council in the category of ‘Music-Solo-Vocalist

2014 Nominated Male Vocalist of the Year, Maple Blues Awards

2013 Inducted into The Mississauga Music Hall of Fame

2013 Inducted into Mississauga Legends Row

2012 CBC Saturday Night Blues Top 10 Blues albums "Cup Of Joe"

2012 Received Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal

2012 Inducted into Festival and Events Ontario Hall of Fame 

2007 Winner Male Vocalist of the Year, Maple Blues Awards 

2006 Mississauga Arts Awards - Laurie Pallett Patron of the Arts Award 

2005 Nominated Male Vocalist of the Year, Maple Blues Awards 

2003 Nominated Male Vocalist of the Year, Maple Blues Awards 

2002 Winner Blues With A Feeling Award, Maple Blues Awards (Lifetime Achievement) 

1999 Winner Male Vocalist of the Year, Maple Blues Awards 

1997  Nominated Male Vocalist of the Year, Maple Blues Awards  

Awards with Downchild

2020 Nominated Entertainer Of The Year, Maple Blues Awards
2019 Winner Entertainer Of The Year, Maple Blues Awards 
2018 Nominated Juno Award in Blues category for "Something I've Done “ 
2014 Winner Juno Award in Blues category for "Can You Hear The Music” 
2010 Winner Recording Of The Year, I Need A Hat (Linus), Maple Blues Awards 
2010 Nominated Entertainer Of The Year, Maple Blues Awards
2010 Nominated Entertainer of the Year, Maple Blues Awards 
2009 Nominated Juno Award in Blues category for "I Need a Hat “ 
2006 Winner Entertainer Of The Year, Maple Blues Awards 
2005 Winner Entertainer Of The Year, Maple Blues Awards 
2005 Winner Recording Of The Year, Come On In (Downchild Music), Maple Blues Awards 
2005 Winner Electric Act Of the Year, Maple Blues Awards 
2004 Nominated Juno Award in Blues category for "Come On In " 
1998 Nominated Electric Act of the Year, Maple Blues Awards 
1998 Nominated Entertainer of the Year, Maple Blues Awards 
1998 Winner Blues Group of the Year, The Jazz Report Awards 
1994 Nominated Juno Award in Blues & Gospel category for "Good Times Guaranteed" 

Tyler Yarema’s Bio:

After moving from Thunder Bay to Toronto in 1994, Yarema became a nightclub regular. Yarema gained traction by playing alongside the late Jeff Healey, Chris Whiteley, King Biscuit Boy, Downchild Blues Band, and the late Doug Riley before forming his own band entitled Tyler Yarema and His Rhythm. Yarema has since played, produced, arranged, and sung on over 40 albums.

Currently, Yarema is working on a recording project through the vehicle of his band Empire Avenue that steers away from traditional jazz and blues and focuses on an original sounding adult pop.

Tyler joined Downchild Blues Band in 2021, after the death of their long-serving keyboard player Michael Fonfara.[1]

Awards & recognitions[edit]

• 1998 – New Artist of The Year – Maple Blues Awards (winner)[2]

• 1999 – Piano Player of the Year – Maple Blues Awards (winner)[3]

• 2002 – Best Keyboard Player – Now Magazine (winner)

Front Porch proudly presents, Taster’s Table, a culinary experience, of ‘A Taste of New Orleans’, Saturday, July 6th.

This is a set menu, with reservations required. Reservations can be made between the hours of 4:00 - 7:00. Table seating is within the ‘restaurant side’ dining room. Full service drink menu will be available. The Mississippi Queen will be playing some New Orleans favorites, from her vinyl collection.

TASTER’S TABLE MENU:

corn & crab bisque; blackened chicken; CREOLE RED BEANS & RICE WITH SAUSASGE; coleslaw with remoulade dressing; buttermilk cornbread; and beignets.

$45 PER PERSON. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 - 7:00. LIMITED NUMBRER OF GUESTS.

Front Porch proudly presents, Early Father’s Day Celebration, Southern Supper, Buffet & Blues, with the HELL BENT ROCKERS, as our musical guests, Saturday, June 15th. This is an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, alongside live rockabilly & rock n’ roll music.

Doors open at 4:00. The buffet and music will will get started at 5:00 - 8:00.

This is not a ticketed event. HOWEVER, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Seating is available in the music room, and also, on the restaurant side, for those folks who’d prefer the live music, as background. Please note there is limited seating in the music room. Please be sure to reserve your table soon.

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

BRISKET; SHRIMP BOIL WITH POTATOES, CORN ON THE COB, & SMOKED SAUSAGE; BBQ BEANS; MAC N’ CHEESE; COLESLAW; BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD MUFFINS; SWEET POTATO PIE; BLUEBERRY COBBLER, & LUZIANNE ICED TEA.

$65 PER PERSON FOR FOOD & MUSIC.

Reservations ARE REQUIRED, by email at reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com,or by phone, at 226-397-1223.  Price is $65 per person, for food and music.

Band Bio:

The Hell Bent Rockers are a rockabilly quartet based in Hamilton, Ontario. They’ve been rockin’ the local scene and beyond for well over a decade, combining their high-energy original songs with early 50’s rock & roll covers that never fail to get the dance floor boppin’.

David Nicoloff - Lead Guitar/ Vocals

David started his musical endeavors as a teenager in Burlington Ontario starting a band called The Shock Rockets with some friends. During this time, the resurgence of rockabilly was emerging through the punk rock scene. In the mid 70’s and early 80’s bands like The Ramones, Teenage Head, Robert Gordon and The Stray Cats became a strong influence on The Shock Rockets and David’s love of punk rock and rockabilly music. Moving ahead a few decades, David’s same love of rockabilly music brought out the desire to form the Hell Bent Rockers with Billy T in 2011. For more than 10 years The Hell Bent Rockers continue to perform regularly across parts of Canada and the USA.

Billy T - Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar

Billy T was born listening to Elvis as his mother was a big fan! Coming of age in the 80’s, he had many musical influences but it was the resurgence of rockabilly with bands like The Shakin’ Pyramids, The Blasters, and The Stray Cats that his real passion for early rock and roll took shape. In the late 80’s Billy joined the Crawl Daddy’s, a rockabilly quartet from Hamilton looking for a front man. Playing traditional early 50’s rockabilly from artists like Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent and The Johnny Burnette Trio, Billy knew this was the music he wanted to play! With a move to Toronto in 1989, Billy soon hooked up with local guitar player Kevin McQuade and they formed The Rattlin’ Bones. Hoppin’ and a Boppin’ through the local Toronto club scene as well as a rockabilly matinee Saturday afternoon jam at the El Mocambo, the Rattlin’Bones gave Billy the opportunity to continue to play the music he loved! Fast forward through the years to 2011 when living in Burlington and raising a family, Billy spots ad on Kijiji from a Hamilton rockabilly band looking for a singer. This was the start of the Hell Bent Rockers and over 10 years later and hundreds of shows in Canada and the US, Billy is still hoppin’ and a boppin’ playing that good ole high energy rockabilly!!

"Lucky" Pete Lambert - Drums

“Lucky” Pete Lambert has been a professional musician since 1979 when he joined the pioneering Punk band NFG, playing drums in his hometown of London, Ontario. In 1982, he moved to London, England and joined the notorious Punk band, Angelic Upstarts. For the next 12 years, he played in many different bands there, including the Ska bands the Trojans, Bad Manners and the legendary Rico Rodriguez. Lambert has toured all over Europe and Japan extensively and throughout Canada and the US as well. Moving back to Canada in 1994, he mostly has been playing with roots rocking band the Kensington Hillbillys and it’s sister band, the Parkdale Rebels. Now in his 21st year with the ‘Billys. Lambert resides in Hamilton where he now plays with the Hellbent Rockers and it’s sister band, the Trebletones. You’ll often find him DJing around town occasionally as well. Vinyl Rules!

Les Graham - Upright Bass

Les Graham hails from Haydon Ontario but made his way to Hamilton in 2017.  He has been playing bass since he was 14, but learned to play the upright just over a decade ago.  Playing slap bass is his passion.  His love of rockabilly comes from growing up in the backseat of a Studebaker going to car shows as a kid.    Les plays in several bands with styles from Blues to Zydeco.  When he is not playing gigs he can be found recording local bands in his studio.

Front Porch proudly presents, our first ever, Taster’s Table, a culinary experience, of Mississippi ‘soul food’. This new concept, was created, to provide an authentic, culinary experience, of what one might have, down South, eating this food, in the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

This is food served ‘family style’, brought out in mismatched bowls, and serving platters, and passed around the table, to all guests, within your group, just like you might, at ya’ Mamma’s house.

This is a set menu, with reservations required. Table seating is within the ‘restaurant side’ dining room. Full service drink menu will be available. The Mississippi Queen will be playing some blues, from her vinyl collection.

TASTER’S TABLE MENU:

FRIED BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN; CREOLE RED BEANS & RICE WITH SAUSASGE; BAKED MAC N’ CHEESE; POTATO SALAD; COLESLAW; BUTTERMILK BISCUIT; & MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE.

$45 PER PERSON. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 - 6:00. LIMITED NUMBRER OF GUESTS.

**** PLEASE NOTE ANOTHER TASTER’S TABLE EVENT WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR EITHER JUNE 8TH OR 9TH DUE TO THIS ONE SELLING OUT QUICKLY. ****

Front Porch proudly presents, our first ever, Taster’s Table, a culinary experience, of Mississippi ‘soul food’. This new concept, was created, to provide an authentic, culinary experience, of what one might have, down South, eating this food, in the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

This is food served ‘family style’, brought out in mismatched bowls, and serving platters, and passed around the table, to all guests, within your group, just like you might, at ya’ Mamma’s house.

This is a set menu, with reservations required. Table seating is within the ‘restaurant side’ dining room. Full service drink menu will be available. The Mississippi Queen will be playing some blues, from her vinyl collection.

TASTER’S TABLE MENU:

FRIED BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN; CREOLE RED BEANS & RICE WITH SAUSASGE; BAKED MAC N’ CHEESE; POTATO SALAD; COLESLAW; BUTTERMILK BISCUIT; & MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE.

$45 PER PERSON. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 - 6:00. LIMITED NUMBRER OF GUESTS.

Front Porch proudly presents, Southern Supper, Buffet & Blues, with Tim Gibbons & The Swampbusters, as our musical guests, Saturday, May 25th. This is an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, alongside live blues music.

Doors open at 4:00. The buffet and music will will get started at 5:00- 8:00.

This is not a ticketed event. HOWEVER, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Seating is available in the music room, and also, on the restaurant side, for those folks who’d prefer the live music, as background. Please note there is limited seating in the music room. Please be sure to reserve your table soon.

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

Chicken & Sausage jambalaya; fried shrimp with remoulade sauce; pulled pork; coleslaw; potato salad; buttermilk cornbread muffins; mississippi mud cake; & luziANNE ICED TEA.

$65 PER PERSON FOR FOOD & MUSIC.

Reservations ARE REQUIRED, by email at reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com,or by phone, at 226-397-1223.  Price is $65 per person, for food and music.

Bio:

Tim Gibbons is as real as it gets. As an accomplished writer, actor, and musician, his legacy speaks for itself. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is home to Tim, where his performances are always the stuff of legend; no auto-tune, no fakery, just a genuine reflection of the man and his craft.

Steeped in a timeless blues tradition, either solo or with his band The Swampbusters, Tim evokes the music of deep roots and feeling, touching on blues, soul, and good ol' rock and roll.

Gibbons' storied career has seen him perform alongside such artists as Producer Daniel Lanois, Filmmaker and Actor Billy Bob Thornton (on the Oscar-winning film Sling Blade), and musicians such as Dwight Yoakam, Robert Gordon, Johnny Winter, Teenage Head, Emmylou Harris, Sonny Rhodes, and many, many more.

His latest recording, 'Boogalator,' features 12 smokin' blues and rock and roll tracks, a knockout of fabulous guitar and brilliant songcraft.  

Always an audience favourite, Tim Gibbons rocks the party and never met an audience he didn't like. Catch Tim Gibbons and The Swampbusters for an incredible live experience.

Front Porch proudly presents, Southern Supper, Buffet & Blues, with the JOEL DUPUIS BAND, as our musical guests, Saturday, May 18th. This is an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, alongside live blues music.

Doors open at 4:00. The buffet and music will will get started at 5:00 - 8:00.

This is not a ticketed event. HOWEVER, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Seating is available in the music room, and also, on the restaurant side, for those folks who’d prefer the live music, as background. Please note there is limited seating in the music room. Please be sure to reserve your table soon.

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

Blackened u.s. delta farm raised catfish fillets; chicken & sausage gumbo; pulled pork; sweet potato casserole; bbq beans; COLESLAW; BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD MUFFINS; bread pudding with buttered rum sauce; & LUZIANNE ICED TEA.

$65 PER PERSON FOR FOOD & MUSIC.

Reservations ARE REQUIRED, by email at reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com,or by phone, at 226-397-1223.  Price is $65 per person, for food and music.

Band Bio:

Based out of London, Ontario, The Joel Dupuis Band is an electrifying three piece band that gives an energetic performance, and a straight shot of pure, no filler, rocking blues in the form of soulful originals as well as an original take on old favourites.

At just 21 years of age, Joel Dupuis has played all over the Southern Ontario music scene as well as Festivals in Thorold, Toronto, Kincardine, London, and St. Thomas to name a few. He has shared the stage with the likes of Scott Holt (current lead singer and guitarist of Foghat), The Cashbox Kings (Chicago Blues Band tours US, Europe, Canada, top 10 blues album of the year 2017), JW-Jones (2020 IBC Winner, and JUNO Nominee) and Pat Harrington (Victor Wainwright and The Train, Grammy nominee). 

Holding down the low end, on the bass guitar, we have Marc Shickluna. Marc has been with the Joel Dupuis Band since August 2022. With an estudious approach and an unwavering THUMP, we're glad to have him.

On the Drums, we have Glenn Kitchen. Glenn has been with the band since June 2021. With a thunderous approach to the drums and over 30 years of live playing experience, he adds a massive presence and keeps everyone tight and in check.

Together, The Joel Dupuis Band is an experience, delivering an unforgettable live show that you won’t want to miss.

Front Porch proudly presents, Mother’s Day Rockabilly Matinee, Buffet & Live Music, with Nicholas Campbell & The Two Meter Cheaters, as our musical guests, Sunday, May 12th. This is an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet, alongside live rockabilly music.

Doors open at 1:00. The buffet and music will will get started at 2:00 - 5:00.

This is not a ticketed event. HOWEVER, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Seating is available in the music room, and also, on the restaurant side, for those folks who’d prefer the live music, as background. Please note there is limited seating in the music room. Please be sure to reserve your table soon.

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Drumsticks; Corn & Crab Bisque; Brisket; green beans cooked with bacon; mashed potatoes with gravY; mac n’ cheese; COLESLAW; BUTTERMILK biscuits; pecan pie; red velvet squares; LUZIANNE ICED TEA; and Coffee.

$65 PER PERSON FOR FOOD & MUSIC.

Reservations ARE REQUIRED, by email at reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com,or by phone, at 226-397-1223.  Price is $65 per person, for food and music.

Bio:

From slick hot-rod rockabilly to smooth crooning honky tonk, Nicholas Campbell is the real deal. Inspired by some of the last century’s most iconic country sounds, from Faron Young to Brian Setzer, Campbell first picked up the guitar at age 10 and was gigging by 11. Having found a fresh start during the pandemic, Nicholas began playing consistently with his band, The Two Meter Cheaters, who quickly rediscovered their groove as live shows began to become an option once again—and they wasted no time in seizing the opportunity.

The band worked to release Campbell’s debut album, Livin’ and Other Western Ideas in 2021, combining elements of rockabilly, western swing, and good old-fashioned honky tonk. The result was a brisk, invigorating album that feels as fresh as it does familiar. The band has enjoyed worldwide coverage and airplay since, spanning from Western Canada to Spain, to Italy, and beyond. As live music has begun to blossom again Nicholas has had the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of Melissa Payne, Paul Reddick, Blue Rodeo and plenty of other artists.With Campbell’s new singles and the album to come, Gonna Have A Ball Tonight, the group has shifted their tone to include a more rock n’ roll-centric sound, adding a renewed breath of energy and excitement to Campbell’s signature country sensibilities. 

Front Porch proudly presents, our first ever, Taster’s Table, a culinary experience, of Mississippi ‘soul food’. This new concept, was created, to provide an authentic, culinary experience, of what one might have, down South, eating this food, in the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

This is food served ‘family style’, brought out in mismatched bowls, and serving platters, and passed around the table, to all guests, within your group, just like you might, at ya’ Mamma’s house.

This is a set menu, with reservations required. Table seating is within the ‘restaurant side’ dining room. Full service drink menu will be available. The Mississippi Queen will be playing some blues, from her vinyl collection.

TASTER’S TABLE MENU:

FRIED BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN; BLACK-EYED PEAS COOKED WITH BACON; COLLARD GREENS COOKED WITH HAM HOCK AND BONES FROM OUR SMOKED PORK SHOULDERS; BAKED MAC N’ CHEESE; BUTTERMILK BISCUIT; & PECAN PIE.

$45 PER PERSON. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:00 - 7:00. LIMITED NUMBRER OF GUESTS.

*** 19 TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE ***

Front Porch is proud to present, Ghost Town Blues Band, on tour, from Memphis, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. We will open our doors, at 5:00, and the music will get started at 7:00. We will have an ‘all you can eat’, Southern style buffet available from 5:00-7:00. We will contact all guest, in advance of the show, to share buffet menu details. Please note TICKET PRICE IS FOR MUSIC ONLY, AND DOES NOT INCLUDE FOOD, FROM THE BUFFET. Please note our regular, restaurant menu, will not be available this evening.

**** we’re gonna go to memphis, with our BUFFET MENU, ya’ll ***

MEMPHIS STYLE PULLED PORK SANDWICHES; fried u.s. delta farm raised catfish fillets; BBQ BEANS COOKED WITH BACON; MAC N’ CHEESE; hushpuppies; POTATO SALAD; COLESLAW; sweet potato pie with whipped cream; & luZIANNE ICED TEA.

$40 PER PERSON for the buffet

Band Bio and additional information, can be found at www.ghosttownbluesband.com

Price is $50 per person, plus HST. PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE BUFFET.

*** 65 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD. (12 still available) ***

Front Porch proudly presents, NOLA Jazz Brunch, Buffet & Dixieland Jazz, with HOT SAUCE, as our musical guests, Sunday, April 21st. This is an authentic, Southern style, ‘all you can eat’ buffet.

Doors open at 12:00. The buffet and music will will get started at 1:00 - 3:00.

This is not a ticketed event. HOWEVER, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Seating is available in the music room, and also, on the restaurant side, for those folks who’d prefer the live music, as background. Please note there is limited seating in the music room. Please be sure to reserve your table soon.

BUFFET MENU DETAILS:

CRAWFISH MONICA (nola jAZZ fEST FAVORITE, OF CRAWFISH TAIL MEAT, IN A CREAM SAUCE WITH PASTA); CREOLE RED BEANS & RICE WITH SAUSAGE; SHRIMP & GRITS; POTATO SALAD; COLESLAW; BEIGNETS; AND, CAFE DU MONDE COFFEE.

$45 PER PERSON

Reservations ARE REQUIRED, by email at reservations@frontporchsouthernkitchen.com,or by phone, at 226-397-1223.  Price is $45 per person, for food and music.