90.3 WMSC-FM to Broadcast Live from Montclair’s Inaugural Porchfest

MONTCLAIR, NJ (May 15, 2025) – 90.3 WMSC-FM announces its live broadcast coverage of Montclair’s first-ever Porchfest, scheduled for Saturday, May 17th, 2025. This community music festival will showcase local musical talent performing throughout the town on residential porches, driveways, and yards.

“I’m so excited to see so many Jersey local bands perform! It’s not everyday that you get to see so many talented people performing all in one space, which makes this event even more cool. New Jersey is such a melting pot of genres and artists that it’s going to be really fun seeing so many diverse bands performing. I can’t wait to see some familiar faces, find some new bands to love, and enjoy hearing music all day!” said Alyssa Arroyo, WMSC’s Engineering Director.

The festival will feature over 150 bands across 60 porches throughout Montclair from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. The event will culminate with a final performance at 64 Upper Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042, headlined by Baby Maurice of the Georgia Satellites. Additional performances will include School of Rock Montclair, Joe Colwell, The Mutts, and others. Special appearances will feature James “Murr” Murray, Mayor Baskerville, and No. 95 Candles.

WMSC-FM will broadcast live from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., covering performances from various locations. The station’s broadcast tent will be located at 193 Cooper Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043, where attendees can visit for on-air opportunities, music, and interactive activities. WMSC will also be present at the main stage from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 64 Upper Mountain Avenue.

Notable sponsors for the event include Downtown Montclair and Montclair Brewery.

For additional information about Montclair Porchfest, please visit https://montclairporchfest.org/

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90.3 WMSC-FM
Montclair State University
School of Communication and Media
Montclair, NJ

Written By: Nicole Passero

Photo: Santi Calle Cifuentes, Nicole Passero, Anthony Foster