Willy Porter is a contemporary American folk musician and singer-songwriter from Mequon, Wisconsin. His career as a published singer began in 1990 with his album, The Trees Have Soul , although his popularity began in 1994 with his album Dog-Eared Dream , which had the successful single Angry Words , and led to his touring as an opening act for artists including Jeff Beck,Tori Amos and The Cranberries. Porter opened for Jethro Tull, where he formed a friendship with Tull's guitarist, Martin Barre. Porter is an accomplished finger-style guitarist though he has focused more on ensemble free-form jam playing since the mid 1990's.

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Discography

• The Trees Have Soul — 1990
• Dog-Eared Dream — 1995
• Falling Forward — 1999
• Willy Porter — 2002
• High Wire Live — 2003
• Available Light — 2006
• How To Rob A Bank — 2009