Come join the Shari Puorto Band performing at Queens Anne’s County Parks and Recreation at the Terrapin Nature Park!
7/10/26 – 6-9pm EST

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and your family & friends! (and some whiskey for the band) =)

Band: Shari Puorto Band
Genre: Americana/blues/rock
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Location: Terrapin Nature Park – 191 Log Canoe Cir, Stevensville, MD, 21666
Time: Concerts start at 6:00PM (EST)

Band: Shari Puorto, Doug Woolverton, Mike Ault, Benjie Porecki and Matt Tebo!

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Shari Puorto is a national touring, acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and performer celebrated for her compelling fusion of blues, roots rock, and Americana. With a career spanning over two decades, she’s released multiple albums to date and is known for her electrifying stage presence. She is a powerhouse vocalist with a deeply expressive voice, Shari’s performances are immersive and unforgettable. 

Shari is proud to perform alongside her partner, Doug Woolverton who is a 2x Grammy nominated, 1x Emmy nominated musician from New England who is the trumpet player in the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. 

Albums & Awards

• Finalist, Top 5 in two categories @ the 2026 DC Wammie Awards: Best Americana/Country Album (Hold On) & Best Blues Song (Why Not Me?)
• Live album Live at Bogie’s earned Best Live Release at the L.A. Music Critic Awards.
• The release My Obsession received first-round Grammy nominations in multiple Americana category segments.
• Shari’s song, ‘Free’ winner, Americana, Blues, Roots song of the year @ the L.A. Music Awards.
• Her latest album, Hold On, was released on March 1, 2025.
•  Music charting internationally and nationally.
•  Winner, best female vocalist (So Bay Music Awards)

Vocal Style & Influences

    •    Raised in Orange, Connecticut, Shari later relocated to California, drawing inspiration from iconic singers like Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, and Etta James. Her vocal delivery has been favorably compared to Bonnie Bramlett.  

    •    Often described as possessing “the stage presence of Joplin with vocals akin to James,” she’s recognized for delivering emotional, authentic performances that deeply connect with audiences.
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