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Dorchfest will bring dozens of acts to Dorchester stoops for its third year on June 1

The community continues to bolster the festival to better support (and pay) their musicians, organizers say.

The Femmes, a sing-a-long band comprising women and non-binary artists, will be among more than 40 acts at Dorchfest on June 1. dorchfest.com

By Adora Brown

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Dorchfest is back this weekend for its third consecutive year, once again bringing unique music to the stage — or better yet, a local front porch. 

The festival takes place on Saturday, June 1 from 1-5 p.m. and is completely free. In the Ashmont-Adams neighborhood, music lovers can travel from the areas of Dorchester Avenue to Adams Street to see a wide variety of performers — more than 40 in total — and genres. 

Take the Red Line to Ashmont, or the 23 bus to the same station, and find yourself at the intersecting streets of Dorchester Avenue and Ashmont Street. From there, visitors can walk or bike throughout the area. 

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Some of the many musicians include the Savin Hillbillies, a five-piece ensemble specializing in foot-stomping country music. If that’s not your jam, The Femmes are a sing-a-long band comprising women and non-binary artists. Or, discover hip-hop artist Daniel Laurent, who was inspired by the greats to create his own original blend.

The Ray Liriano Experience plays at 1 p.m. at 30 Beaumont St. at this Saturday’s Dorchfest concert. – dorchfest.com

Dorchfest began in 2022 with a mission of bringing diverse acts to the neighborhood. Its first year drew more than 3,000 people to Dorchester stoops. A few things set this festival apart from others. 

Generous sponsors and a dedication to the music industry allows this unique porchfest to pay their musicians, organizers note. Plus, the community of Dorchester makes it possible to come together and enjoy music from 24 different stages across porches, yards, and parking lots. 

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Rachel Felix is the co-founder of Dorchfest. “We are thrilled to return for year three thanks to the overwhelming support from the Dorchester community and Greater Boston,” said Felix. “We recognize the value of paying our artists to attract talented and diverse musicians, reflective of Dorchester.”

For more information, the Dorchfest website includes details about bathrooms, merch, stage locations, and the musicians performing. 

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