For most Americans today, the sound of the banjo conjures up images of white rural life in Appalachia, or the sound of the Beverly Hillbillies. But for most of its history, the banjo was an instrument played by Black people. So how did this instrument get to the...
Wild Rain — Jack Tierney’s New Album Out Now!! Jack Tierney’s debut album Wild Rain is now out on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms! Blending soothing, ethereal melodies and indie-folk guitar lines with dream-like imagery and a poetic...
The Slocan Ramblers December 18th at 8 PM at The Front Porch Downtown!! Don’t miss The Slocan Ramblers throwing down some bluegrass tunes this Saturday, December 18th at The Front Porch!! Bring your dancing shoes, this will not be our usual seated...
Too often, banjo players are the butt of the joke – always out of tune, always playing too loudly, always making bad jokes… so we decided to join in the fun! Here are our favorite “banjokes” and memes to brighten up your day. Enjoy! Banjo...
Meet Our Teachers: Marty Collin (Beginner Mandolin, Guitar, and Banjo) Welcome back to The Front Porch’s Blog! This week, we’re featuring another one of our fabulous long-time teachers, Marty Collin. Marty is the former English...