The Western swing band Back Porch Swing Band will perform two shows in Wood County this weekend as
part of the Live in the House series.The Ohio-based ensemble will play Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the
Pemberville Opera House and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Grand Rapids Town Hall auditorium. Tickets are $10. They
are available in Pemberville at Beeker’s General Store or by calling 419-287-4848 and at the door and in
Grand Rapids at Washer’s Laundromat or by calling 419-832-5664.Back Porch Swing Band combines the talents
of  five veteran musicians who color their swing sound with Appalachian tunes, blues, old-time country and
folk as well as two steps, waltzes, polkas, shaddishs, and square dances.Founded 15 years ago, the band
plays about 60 a year including sternwheeler cruises on the Ohio River; Shaker Woods & Salt Fork
Arts & Crafts festivals; Cincinnati’s Appalachian Fest ; and concerts and dances around the
state.Members of the quintet are: Adam Jackson, fiddle, Kris Geis, lead vocals, Caleb Hutslar, piano, Dave
Irwin, bass, and Pete Shew, vocals and guitar.
