You wrote a song! Now what? In a previous post. we talked about why you should write a song and what it takes. This post suggests some next steps. Let’s say you just finished writing your first song. Congrats! You just created a work of art! Did you enjoy the...
“Somebody should write a song about that.” Have you ever said those words? Well, you’re absolutely right. Somebody should. And you’re just the person to do it. Why you? Because you’re a curious person who notices things. You see the beauty, humor or horror in...
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...
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...