This weekend, over 260 bands performed across 7 historic neighborhoods in Athens for Porchfest 2025. While many seasoned musicians performed on porches all across Athens, it’s clear that growing up in this musical city is inspiring younger talent to take the stage as well.

There were several middle and high school bands participated in Porchfest this year, including the Familiars, performing in Cobham as part of Nuci’s Space’s Camp Amped showcase.

13-year old Rose James, who also performed at the showcase, sang with her band The Bedsheet Ghosts. Getting to play Porchfest was a big moment for her, “It ‘s kind of like I made it as a musician in Athens, you know? It’s my favorite day of the year so it’s really cool.”

Porchfest goers took note of the young talent. Athenian Lindsey Goff stum

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