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Singer-songwriter Abigail Walker brings nostalgic alt-rock to Minneapolis’ Uptown Porchfest
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Myah Goff , as published by Sahan Journal
· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway The event, now in its fourth year, will feature 85 bands performing on 37 porches across the neighborhood.
Minneapolis residents are preparing for Uptown Porchfest, a festival where front porches and yards are transformed into stages. The event, now in its fourth year, will feature 85 bands performing on 37 porches across the neighborhood. A variety of music genres will be represented, including folk, blues, and hip-hop.
One of the performing artists is Abigail Walker, a North Dakota-born singer-songwriter based in Minneapolis. She will be performing with her band, pity party, which plays alternative rock music reminiscent of the early 2000s. Further details about the festival and Abigail Walker's performance are available from local sources.
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Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: Sahan Journal ·
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