Front Porch Swing
Swing favorites with wit and style
Photo: Beth Mead
Beth Mead - vocals, guitar and banjo; John Catterall - guitar, mandolin and vocals
Format(s): Duo
Front Porch Swing brings the golden age of American music to life with upbeat swing and classic songbook favorites. Featuring Beth Mead (guitar, banjo, vocals) and John Catterall (guitar, mandolin, vocals), the duo blends smooth harmonies, vintage style, and warm front-porch charm. Enjoy their new release Elements of Style on Spotify.
Contact: Beth Mead
bigbandjos@gmail.com
(215) 760-8045
https://www.frontporchswing.org/
Front Porch Swing is a charming swing-era duo bringing the golden age of American music to life. Featuring Beth Mead on guitar, banjo, and vocals reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald’s warmth and phrasing, and John Catterall on guitar, mandolin, and smooth vintage vocals, the pair blends timeless musicianship with an inviting, front-porch ease.
Together, they explore the rich soundscape of Big Band favorites and the American Popular Songbook, delivering upbeat swing, tender ballads, and toe-tapping classics with effortless style. Their close harmonies, dual-string interplay, and love for the music of the 1930s–1950s create an intimate, nostalgic experience that feels both fresh and familiar.
Front Porch Swing brings old-fashioned elegance, lively rhythm, and heartfelt storytelling to every stage—whether it’s a concert hall, café, festival, or cozy listening room. Venues include City Winery, Bucks County Winery, Delaware Music Festival and many others. Enjoy their new release Elements of Style on Spotify.