Guitarist

Singer

Some folks are lucky to find what they love to do at an early age and quietly settle in for the long haul expanding and developing their work over the arc of a lifetime. Willy Porter is one of those artists. He has followed his own path to explore the sacred language that music truly is. 30 years after his solo recording debut, he continues to reach further into his guitar & pen while stretching the form of what his own music can be. Willy Porter continues on a musical and personal odyssey spanning over two decades, 13 albums, and multiple continents. His journey has been defined by an inquisitive love for humanity and the language that describes what we all hold to be true. Porter’s songs weave a universal perspective about the questions, struggles, and triumphs of human existence. His live shows are guitar-driven grit, soul, silence and muscle– at times electrifying, dynamic, and unique in the way that Porter’s voice blends and fuses with his fret work.

An Evening with Willy Porter

Thrasher Opera House

Guitarist, singer and songwriter Willy Porter has been touring solo and with ensembles of different sizes and shapes for over 30 years now. His current band combines Porter’s acoustic and electric fret work with the dynamic drumming of longtime collaborator Dave Schoepke, ever-present keyboardist/collaborator Dave Adler, songstress Carmen Nickerson on vocals and recent band addition Eric Madunic on Bass & vocals. Their live sound is a blend of grit, soul & space that moves seamlessly from folk & bluesy Americana to alt and progressive rock in service of Porter’s original tunes.

Willy Porter Band Wsg/rachael Kilgour

Gather with friends in an intimate setting to socialize before the show! For an additional entry fee of $25, enjoy complimentary appetizers, a specialty beverage, and our full cash bar and art gallery, starting at 6 p.m. The bar door to the opera house will open at 6:40 pm, at which time you may claim your seats. Space is limited! Each VIP Happy Hour can accommodate only 25 people, so reserve your spot now!  Enter through Gallery/Lobby doors starting at 6 p.m.

Guitarist, Singer

Willy Porter

Events

Past events

Feb 15, 2025

An Evening with Willy Porter · Thrasher Opera House

Feb 17, 2024

Willy Porter Band Wsg/rachael Kilgour · Thrasher Opera House

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