Front Porch Music Presents

Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle Sores + Ancestral Water
A Fundraiser for Town Hall Theatre
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 PM, $20 advanced purchase
Lobby party & entertainment begins at 6:00 PM with John Vukelich
Town Hall Theatre | 3535 School Street, Lafayette, CA

Tickets: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/front-porch

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, community spirit, and local talentas two dynamic Bay Area bands—Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle Sores and Ancestral Water—take the stage in support of our beloved nonprofit Town Hall Theatre.

This double-bill event features two full hours of music, plus a pre-show lobby partywith entertainment starting at 6 PM. All proceeds benefit the historic Town Hall Theatre’s sound system upgrades and stage improvements—so your good time supports a great cause.

Ancestral Water fuses folk, world rhythms, blues, and groove into a sound that’s both earthy and ethereal. Formed around the songwriting of Jack Grady O’Neil, the band blends deep lyrical content with layered acoustic and electric textures. Jack’s roots in drumming, folk guitar, and storytelling have led to three albums, including their latest EP, Proceed to the Horizon (2024). Wayne Ditzel plays electric guitar and vocals, with early New Wave roots and a love for everything from Tom Petty to the Clash. After years of jamming with neighborhood musicians, Wayne brings both fingerstyle finesse and rock energy to the group. Barbara Miercke, on fiddle and vocals, brings a rich musical lineage and a passion that was rekindled while playing with her mother later in life. Her playing adds warmth and emotional depth to the band’s sound. On bass, Justin LaBo is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who has toured the world with bands like Film School, Current, and Ottawa playing everything from shoegaze and indie rock to hardcore. He brings a stripped-down simplicity to his playing that anchors the rhythmic folk-rock sound of Ancestral Water. Jonathan Korn, on mandolin. He also plays with Bay Area surf-rockers The Reverbivores and adds bright melodic textures that shimmer through Ancestral Water’s layered sound. Gerald Turetzky holds down the rhythm with his signature flair, having toured with reggae legends and studied music since childhood. Band website: http://www.ancestralwater.com

Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle Sores is one of the Bay Area’s top country bands, delivering a rich blend of classic country, country-rock, and reimagined hits with their signature twang and heartfelt harmonies. From Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson to original songs with wit and soul, the "Saddle Sores" deliver toe-tapping music that keeps audiences coming back for more. The band's CD's include First Gear (2019) and Rodeo Tears (2024) and are available on their website www.thesaddlesores.com. Formed in 2013 by Lonesome Eddie (Elliot Aronson) and Austin Hurst, the band grew out of three decades of collaboration in the classic rock band Soft Touch. Lonesome Eddie brings pedal steel and boogie-woogie piano to life, inspired by a lifetime steeped in swing, Appalachian roots, and bluegrass. Austin Hurst adds lead guitar, mandolin, vocals, and original songwriting, shaped by his deep roots in Berkeley’s folk and bluegrass scenes. The group features dynamic vocals from Andrée Hurst, who also plays rhythm guitar and fiddle and writes original songs, and Tenaya Conklin, who brings musical theater flair and rich vocals to the stage. Dave Buchanan adds vocals, rhythm guitar, and bass, with a background in classic rock. Gene Seltzer, a veteran of jazz, bluegrass, and country swing, rounds out the low end on bass. Gerald Turetzky anchors both bands with his versatile and energetic drumming and vocals.

Starting at 6 pm, ticket-goers can enjoy a lobby party with the music of John Vukelich, a Bay Area singer and guitarist whose heartfelt performances carry the warmth of roots and Americana traditions. A longtime member of Marin-based The Webs, and Redwood Grove, John also captivates audiences as a solo artist with a repertoire that blends timeless Americana with songs from the Hawaiian Islands and a touch of Grateful Dead spirit. His soulful vocals and beautifully played guitar create an atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive, resonating deeply with listeners wherever he performs.

Front Porch Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Lafayette, CA, dedicated to supporting adult and emerging musical artists. Through concerts, songwriter sessions, and community events, Front Porch nurtures artistic growth while bringing people together through the power of music. Learn more at frontporchmusic.org. Front Porch Presents is made possible in part by a grant from the Zellerbach Family Foundation.

Town Hall Theatre is Contra Costa County’s oldest theatre company and a beloved Lafayette landmark. A home for the performing arts, the theatre is committed to radical hospitality and creating space for artists, audiences, and students to build empathy, connection, and lasting community impact.
Learn more: townhalltheatre.com

What: Front Porch Presents: Two Bands, One Great Cause
When: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
Where: Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School Street, Lafayette, CA
Time: Lobby Party at 6:00 pm | Concert from 7:00–9:00 pm
Tickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door
Tickets available at: townhalltheatre.com/front-porch