Porky’s Groove Machine

Porky’s Groove Machine has been getting both funky and silly since the fall of 2011. Formed in Appleton, WI and now based in Minneapolis, MN, they have spent the last eight years performing everywhere from dirty basements to historic theaters, for audiences comprising anyone from middle school birthday party-goers to high-powered construction executives. While their costumes and sense of humor show their willingness to not take themselves too seriously, their dedication to high-energy and high-entertainment performances is anything but laughable. With classic covers, quirky originals, and synchronized dance moves (for band and audience alike), their live shows are a delight for crowds of all ages.

Nearing a decade of trombone solo-ing and audience congas lines, they have not gone unnoticed by audiences and promoters across the Midwest; Porky’s has been chosen to support national touring acts like Guster, Here Come the Mummies, The Motet, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, The Werks, and The Main Squeeze. As winners of the 2018 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) for “Best R&B/Soul Band,” they were one of three bands chosen to headline the sold out Wisconsin Funk Fest at Madison’s legendary Majestic Theater in January, 2018.

Hot off the release of their full length Hello My Name Is in March of 2019, they’re already heading back into the studio with keyboardist Kevin Gastonguay (Cory Wong, Dr. Mambo’s Combo) in the producer’s chair for their next EP, to be released winter 2020. Porky's Groove Machine also offers workshops to middle and high school band programs in which they share their passion for funk, improvisation, and getting silly.

Past Shows


Dec
2
nd
2023
7th St Entry
Dec
2
nd
2023
7th St Entry

LowDown Brass Band

with Porky’s Groove Machine
Mar
5
th
2020
7th St Entry
Mar
5
th
2020
7th St Entry

Mungion

with Porky’s Groove Machine
Apr
12
th
2019
7th St Entry
Apr
12
th
2019
7th St Entry

Porky’s Groove Machine

with Radiochurch and Jaedyn James & The Hunger
Jan
29
th
2019
7th St Entry
Jan
29
th
2019
7th St Entry

The Werks

with Porky’s Groove Machine
Dec
21
st
2018
7th St Entry
Aug
10
th
2018
Turf Club
Jun
10
th
2018
Turf Club
Jun
10
th
2018
Turf Club

SOPHISTAFUNK

with Porky’s Groove Machine and BLACKILLAC

More Shows

Apr
3
rd
First Avenue

Caravan Palace

Jan
25
th
First Avenue

The Current’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

with Beach Bunny, Bad Bad Hats and MAKR AN ERIS
Jan
24
th
First Avenue

The Current's 20th Anniversary Celebration ft. Frank Black performing 'Teenager of the Year'

with she's green and DJ Jake Rudh
Feb
22
nd
Palace Theatre

Spin Doctors

with Aortic Fire and Gina Schock of the Go-Go’s