Milford Music in the Park; Festival debuts with ‘Voice’ phenom

Posted 8/21/12

MILFORD, PA— Christian Porter will be the headliner act for the first concert of Milford Music in the Park, to be held on Sunday, June 28 in the Anne Street Park at Anne and Catherine Streets. A …

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Milford Music in the Park; Festival debuts with ‘Voice’ phenom

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MILFORD, PA— Christian Porter will be the headliner act for the first concert of Milford Music in the Park, to be held on Sunday, June 28 in the Anne Street Park at Anne and Catherine Streets. A talented contestant on Season 4 of “The Voice,” Christian Porter has a soulful pop sound, with melodic beats and heart-filled lyrics. Also performing in the park that day will be local singer/songwriter Sarah Hawthorne and new folk/lyrical soul artist Seth Davis. The concert series will continue once a month after the festival, on Sundays, July 26, August 9 and August 23.

Porter is a 22-year-old Pennsylvania native who grew up in a very family-oriented atmosphere, with his parents Lori and Paul Porter always supportive of their son’s goals. The young singer/songwriter became interested in music after learning to play the piano at a very young age, which helped inspire him to pursue other musical instruments (he also plays the guitar, drums, bass and ukulele) and interests, such as drama.

The success of his music has led to opening gigs for Bo Bice, Thriving Ivory, Dawes, Ryan Cabrera, We The Kings and Gavin Degraw, in addition to various gigs at numerous bars, clubs, coffeehouses, restaurants and more across the nation. Currently Porter is working with fellow Pennsylvanian and musical star Regina Sayles (Porter & Sayles) writing and performing. (Sayles performed in the park during Music in the Park’s 2013 season.)

Co-sponsored by Milford Borough, Music in the Park is an annual free summer concert series with a mission of enriching the cultural quality of Milford Borough through an outdoor community-oriented concerts featuring a diverse musical program. It is sponsored by Milford Borough, Milford area businesses and private sponsors. Sponsorship packages are still available for local businesses who wish to lend their support of the concert series.

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