SHOW ALERT: The Slocan Ramblers at The Front Porch 12/18
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...
View ArticleAlbum Release!!! Wild Rain by Jack Tierney is out NOW
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...
View ArticleBlack History of the Banjo
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...
View ArticleMusical Memories
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...
View ArticleNews From The Porch: CBS19 Story on Hospice Partnership
Local news station CBS19 recently ran a story highlighting The Front Porch’s partnership with Hospice of the Piedmont, including an interview with Hospice’s Lois Pearson (Director of Business...
View ArticleNews From The Porch: Emily Morrison on NBC 29’s Community Conversation
The Front Porch’s Executive Director Emily Morrison was recently featured on NBC 29’s “Community Conversation.” She talked about the importance of music in this stressful era, the growth of The Front...
View ArticleNews From The Porch: Front Porch’s first ever Gear Swap
The Front Porch hosted our first ever Gear Swap this past weekend, for musicians to buy, sell, and trade their old instruments, audio equipment, and gear. The event was a smashing success!! We were...
View ArticleRivanna Roots 2023 Concert Series
We’re thrilled to announce the 2023 Rivanna Roots Season! Join The Front Porch and Rivanna River Company for 11 shows throughout the summer. Bring a blanket or a chair, take your shoes off, and enjoy...
View ArticleWhy You Should Write a Song
“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...
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