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Musical Memories

Musical Memories

by Eli Ratzlaff | Mar 14, 2022 | Blog, News

The Front Porch is deeply honored to launch a partnership with Hospice of the Piedmont. Since the beginning of this year, we’ve been sending musicians to play for Hospice patients, their family members, and caregivers at The Linden House Assisted Living and The...

Black History of the Banjo

Black History of the Banjo

by Eli Ratzlaff | Feb 14, 2022 | Blog

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...

Album Release!!! Wild Rain by Jack Tierney is out NOW

Album Release!!! Wild Rain by Jack Tierney is out NOW

by Eli Ratzlaff | Jan 24, 2022 | Blog, Teacher Feature

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...

SHOW ALERT: The Slocan Ramblers at The Front Porch 12/18

SHOW ALERT: The Slocan Ramblers at The Front Porch 12/18

by Eli Ratzlaff | Dec 13, 2021 | Blog, Events

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...

Let’s Talk Banjokes!

Let’s Talk Banjokes!

by Eli Ratzlaff | Dec 7, 2021 | Blog

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...

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