Music at the Market

Each Saturday from April through November, we’re excited to welcome a musical guest for our Music at the Market series.

Learn more about these fantastic musicians below, and click their pictures to find them online.

We appreciate our musical guests’ donation of their time and talent!

As a small nonprofit organization, we’re deeply appreciative of all our volunteers, including our musical guests! If you enjoy their performances at the market, please follow the links on their bios to support them.

Andrew Young is a singer-songwriter based out of Garner, North Carolina. Inspired by several genres from pop punk to country, Andrew brings 10+ years of music experience to WWFM, including original music and covers from the 1980s through today.

Andrew Young is a singer-songwriter based out of Garner, North Carolina. Inspired by several genres from pop punk to country, Andrew brings 10+ years of music experience to WWFM, including original music and covers from the 1980s through today.

Becky King is a versatile vocalist/guitarist who specializes in performing acoustic pop covers, folk, bluegrass, jazz standards and originals. Her repertoire includes artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Cyndi Lauper, Alanis Morissette, Patsy Cline, Ella

Becky King is a versatile vocalist/guitarist who specializes in performing acoustic pop covers, folk, bluegrass, jazz standards and originals. Her repertoire includes artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Cyndi Lauper, Alanis Morissette, Patsy Cline, Ella Fitzgerald and many more.

Bella G has performed for more than 15 years as a songwriter, singer, and pianist. Her songs and vocal work easily flow across genres, reflecting her training and her many musical influences. Her classical piano training underscores her original song

Bella G has performed for more than 15 years as a songwriter, singer, and pianist. Her songs and vocal work easily flow across genres, reflecting her training and her many musical influences. Her classical piano training underscores her original songs, a fusion of classic love ballads and contemporary pop hits.

Blumora is Bill Blau (Carrboro) and Nancy Rocamora (Durham). We have both been singers/performers all our lives. As vocalists, we specialize in well-blended harmonies incorporating music from multiple genres, including folk, roots, Americana, pop and

Blumora is Bill Blau (Carrboro) and Nancy Rocamora (Durham). We have both been singers/performers all our lives. As vocalists, we specialize in well-blended harmonies incorporating music from multiple genres, including folk, roots, Americana, pop and country. Bill accompanies on guitar, mandolin and electronic foot percussion, and Nancy plays guitar as well. Nancy also serves as a cantor at Judea Reform Congregation.

Carlson's Conservatory is a Cary-based music studio that has been in business for 17+ years, teaching piano, violin, viola, cello, and guitar. The conservatory has developed into a community where students support one another and learn how they can h

Carlson's Conservatory is a Cary-based music studio that has been in business for 17+ years, teaching piano, violin, viola, cello, and guitar. The conservatory has developed into a community where students support one another and learn how they can help their community. Carlson's Conservatory goes beyond music and teaches students valuable nutritional lessons to benefit their health, as well as art, yoga, and much more. Our students greatly look forward to performing for the farmers market!

Duncan Kennedy is a solo acoustic artist hailing from the Raleigh/Chapel Hill area. Duncan brings a love of music and energetic style to the stage. Catch him at a local brewery, restaurant or outdoor event across NC playing hits from every genre and

Duncan Kennedy is a solo acoustic artist hailing from the Raleigh/Chapel Hill area. Duncan brings a love of music and energetic style to the stage. Catch him at a local brewery, restaurant or outdoor event across NC playing hits from every genre and decade!

The Eclectix is an acoustic-Americana duo out of Chatham and Durham Counties. Bonnie Burroughs and Hal Mekeel have been blending their voices with Hal’s guitar for the last 10 years. Their song list crosses many genres, hence their name.

The Eclectix is an acoustic-Americana duo out of Chatham and Durham Counties. Bonnie Burroughs and Hal Mekeel have been blending their voices with Hal’s guitar for the last 10 years. Their song list crosses many genres, hence their name.

Jaclyn Brown is a singer-songwriter originally from Nashville, now proud to make her home in North Carolina’s Triangle region. Jaclyn’s songs have been featured on the Hot Girl Diet Mix CD and most recently in the documentary FAT. Jaclyn enjoys all s

Jaclyn Brown is a singer-songwriter originally from Nashville, now proud to make her home in North Carolina’s Triangle region. Jaclyn’s songs have been featured on the Hot Girl Diet Mix CD and most recently in the documentary FAT. Jaclyn enjoys all styles of music. Her favorite songs are “Yesterday” by Paul McCartney and whatever she wrote this morning. Her newest album of original material, Paper Doll, is available here at the Market, and anywhere music is sold.

Joseph Piazza is a local musician, mixing originals and covers in a bluesy, funky/groovy style that comes out of a melting pot of musical influences.

Joseph Piazza is a local musician, mixing originals and covers in a bluesy, funky/groovy style that comes out of a melting pot of musical influences.

Judson & Lang is a musical collaboration between two veteran acoustic performers who combine their talents and background to offer a wide variety of live music at venues throughout the Triangle area. Judson Hair is a singer/songwriter born and raised

Judson & Lang is a musical collaboration between two veteran acoustic performers who combine their talents and background to offer a wide variety of live music at venues throughout the Triangle area. Judson Hair is a singer/songwriter born and raised in the two Carolinas. His original songs are soulful, sentimental musical storytelling at its best while his selected covers are representative of those great artists who have provided his inspiration. Lang Baradell from Durham is a native of Mississippi who combines soulful vocals and unique guitar stylings to create unique covers of many of your favorite pop, folk country, and blues artists.

Mark Johnston: I’m excited to be a performer for the Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville! My wife Shoba and I live in Apex, North Carolina with our three amazing kids. We are both music therapists, so music has always been a big part of our li

Mark Johnston: I’m excited to be a performer for the Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville! My wife Shoba and I live in Apex, North Carolina with our three amazing kids. We are both music therapists, so music has always been a big part of our lives. I grew up playing band instruments, but as an adult I picked up the guitar and have enjoyed making music with it ever since! I'm looking forward to providing engaging entertainment consisting of original music and popular covers spanning the last 50 years. Please join us Saturday, August 10th for fun music and all that the Western Wake Farmers Market has to offer. You won't be disappointed!

Mastoffa says, "Hello, I play jazzy guitar and sing a little. I’ve been playing since the early 1980’s and writing my own music since the early 1990’s."

Mastoffa says, "Hello, I play jazzy guitar and sing a little. I’ve been playing since the early 1980’s and writing my own music since the early 1990’s."

Michael Daughtry is a North Carolina singer/songwriter who brings his audiences powerful, positive rock tinged with jazz, folk, and pop. His vocal range shines in his original songs, which feature tight, driving performances as a solo acoustic act an

Michael Daughtry is a North Carolina singer/songwriter who brings his audiences powerful, positive rock tinged with jazz, folk, and pop. His vocal range shines in his original songs, which feature tight, driving performances as a solo acoustic act and with the backing of his band, The Drift. A gifted guitarist and pianist, Daughtry has earned accolades from a range of artists, including Luenell, Derek Trucks, John Ford Coley, and Dale Baker of Sixpence None the Richer. Daughtry has opened concerts for Jimmy Buffett and Edwin McCain, among others. He is a Magna cum Laude graduate of the Berklee College of Music. -Tim Bass (LA Review, Our State Magazine, Starnewsonline.com)

Michael Melia is a singer/songwriter who draws from a folk-rock tradition in his original work. Although influenced by a wide array of artists, both musically and vocally, including Paul Simon, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Gordon Light

Michael Melia is a singer/songwriter who draws from a folk-rock tradition in his original work. Although influenced by a wide array of artists, both musically and vocally, including Paul Simon, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Gordon Lightfoot, Peter, Paul and Mary, Joni Mitchell, his work is distinctive as are his performances of the work of other artists. Michael’s stage appearances are characterized by his unusual pairing of a folk finger-picking style to an acoustic 12-string guitar. Michael Melia released an EP titled “Waiting for Tomorrow” in October 2021. He released five singles this past year and will be releasing a full album entitled “Songs of a Younger Man” later this year. His music is available on popular music streaming platforms world-wide.

The Porta-Bellows are a group of musicians who all have a passion for the accordion and sharing its wonderful sounds with others. We come from all over the Triangle, have different levels of skill with the accordion, and like all kinds of different m

The Porta-Bellows are a group of musicians who all have a passion for the accordion and sharing its wonderful sounds with others. We come from all over the Triangle, have different levels of skill with the accordion, and like all kinds of different music – played on the accordion. Most of us are not professionals (we have “real jobs”!), and some are professional musicians. Yet we are bonded in music as friends. We welcome any and all who might want to learn about this symphonic instrument which also can play polkas – we love to teach all levels, and we love the joy of an audience.

Stevan Jackson is a multi-instrumentalist incorporating a multitude of instruments as vehicles to convey the messages of his songs to the listener. Depending on the set list of the day, those may include guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro, and Celtic har

Stevan Jackson is a multi-instrumentalist incorporating a multitude of instruments as vehicles to convey the messages of his songs to the listener. Depending on the set list of the day, those may include guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro, and Celtic harp. The audience will hear Americana, folk, Celtic, and original material in his musical performances.

Steve Pfanenstiel was born and raised in Colorado. That’s where he developed his love of music, especially that of the ‘60s and ‘70s. He’s been playing guitar since the early ‘70s and singing even longer. He moved to Wake Forest in 2020 from New York

Steve Pfanenstiel was born and raised in Colorado. That’s where he developed his love of music, especially that of the ‘60s and ‘70s. He’s been playing guitar since the early ‘70s and singing even longer. He moved to Wake Forest in 2020 from New York, where he performed at such venues as Beaver Lake’s Golden Harvest Festival, the Everson Museum in Syracuse, Oswego Porch Fest and the Lafayette Apple Festival. Since moving to Wake Forest, he’s performed at the Renaissance Center’s Senior Talent Show, Wake Forest Farmers’ Market, the Villas, the Wake Forest Christmas Home Tours, and Del Webb at Traditions.

Tom Del Corro retired in January 2018 after 30 years at WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh as a professional healthcare provider. He decided to play live acoustic music in his retirement, so he now performs all around Raleigh and eastern North & S

Tom Del Corro retired in January 2018 after 30 years at WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh as a professional healthcare provider. He decided to play live acoustic music in his retirement, so he now performs all around Raleigh and eastern North & South Carolina both as a soloist and as a duo "2 Under Par" with percussionist, Lee Hines. He currently resides in Wake Forest with his wife, Debbie, and his dog, Toby. He is a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and raises money through his music for the Wounded Warriors Project and other U.S. Military Veterans causes.

Vito Dito is a singer-songwriter from Durham who offers a fresh take on traditional blues, standards and pop songs. He learned fingerstyle blues from local bluesman Slewfoot in the late 1980's and has been performing ever since. In 2022, Vito Dito re

Vito Dito is a singer-songwriter from Durham who offers a fresh take on traditional blues, standards and pop songs. He learned fingerstyle blues from local bluesman Slewfoot in the late 1980's and has been performing ever since. In 2022, Vito Dito released Living Earth, a 4-song EP of original songs celebrating the natural world.

Singer/songwriter William Woltz is a North Carolina native who covers a lot of musical territory. He grew up loving both the Beatles and Buck Owens while studying jazz and classical guitar. These days he plays a mix of bluesy originals and interestin

Singer/songwriter William Woltz is a North Carolina native who covers a lot of musical territory. He grew up loving both the Beatles and Buck Owens while studying jazz and classical guitar. These days he plays a mix of bluesy originals and interesting cover tunes, always striving for the right blend of old favorites and unexpected treasures. Come prepared to be entertained.

Winter Wonderland Craft Fair Special Guests: American Caroling Company. More than just singers, the American Caroling Company performers create Christmas Spirit wherever they go! Greeting guests, playing musical games, and leading holiday singalongs,

Winter Wonderland Craft Fair Special Guests: American Caroling Company. More than just singers, the American Caroling Company performers create Christmas Spirit wherever they go! Greeting guests, playing musical games, and leading holiday singalongs, the Carolers create an unforgettable magical experience. At the Market, the trio's beautiful harmonies and festive costumes will put all of our shoppers in a holiday mood!

How To Join Music at the Market

We actively solicit musician applications in January and February to set the season’s calendar, but applications for mid-season subs and future seasons are always welcome! If you think your music would be a good fit for our market, we’d love to hear from you.

Questions or comments about Music at the Market may be directed to manager@westernwakefarmersmarket.org.