Saturday, August 29th
What if for one day everything stopped…
and we all just listened to the music?
Play Music on the Porch Day - Saturday, August 29
beginning at 9AM throughout Morganton.
Join us for a day filled with incredible local music, community, and talent! Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, cold beverages and a few friends and map out your perfect musical crawl.
Schedule of Events
BURKE ARTS LINEUP:
11AM–12:30PM:
Syncro-Tonic Swag
A four piece powerhouse that blends R&B, Soul, Funk, and Rock n’ Roll.
1–2:30PM:
Brittny Charity & Friends
Brittny is a Ukulele player and singer-songwriter creating soulful
originals and covering fan favorites with a fresh, worldly sound.
MORNING LINEUP (10:00 AM–12:00 PM)
9:00–11:00 AM:
The Irish Twins featuring John
Old time bluegrass and folk tunes
Morganton Farmers Market, 300 Beach St.
10:00–11:30 AM:
The JAM Kids
Students from the Morganton and Caldwell Junior Appalachian Musicians programs which teach youth 7-18 yrs of age traditional bluegrass and old-time mountain music.
517 Lenoir St.
10 AM–12:00 PM:
Morganton Ukulele Society
Bring your uke and join our jam… or just bring a chair/blanket and enjoy!
The Burleson House, 200 Lenoir St.
MIDDAY LINEUP (11:00 AM–2:30 PM)
11:00 AM–6:00 PM:
Hootenanny
An all day lively mix of musicians playing Gospel, Rock, Traditional, and more!
512 Lenoir St.
11:30–12:30 PM:
Syncro-Tonic Swag
A four-piece powerhouse that blends R&B, soul, funk, and rock n’ roll.
Burke Arts Council, 506 S. Sterling St.
11:30AM–1:00 PM:
Velvet & Steel
Rock acoustic classics blending timeless songs with fresh energy and rich harmonies.
306 Avery Ave.
1 PM–2:30 PM:
Brittny Charity and Friends
A ukulele player and singer writing soulful originals and covering
fan favorites with a fresh, worldly sound.
Burke Arts Council, 506 S. Sterling St.
1:00–2:30 PM:
R.W. Roldan
Americana and alt-country singer-songwriter based in Topanga, California—
blending folk, country, and blues to tell stories about his life.
514 Lenoir St.
1–3 PM:
The Nuther Brothers
Folk-rock music ranging from lighthearted humor to thought-provoking
reflections, featuring original songs and popular favorites.
510 King St.
AFTERNOON & EVENING LINEUP (2:30 PM–7:45 PM)
2:00–4:00 PM:
Jim Struble
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join acoustic guitarist Jim Struble
playing tunes we love from the 60s & 70s on his front porch
206 Davis St.
2:30–4:00 PM:
Buffalo Cove
An Americana band playing traditional, bluegrass, and Irish music
on acoustic instruments with tight harmonies and upbeat energy.
512 Lenoir St.
3:00–4:30 PM:
COMMUNITY SONG CIRCLE
Led by singer/songwriter Melissa Sparks
Join in singing simple, uplifting songs, all learned by ear. All ages are welcome!
208 S. College St.
4:30–6:00 PM:
Centerpiece Jazz
Classic jazz and blues with a mix of timeless tunes from the Great American Songbook.
523 Lenoir St.
5:00–6:30 PM:
The Red Dirt Revelators
Hailing from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, drawing
from deep Delta blues roots and rock music backgrounds.
121 W. Union St.
6:45–7:45 PM:
Eutectic
A dark synthwave project mixing expressive, rich synth lines
with hard-hitting heavy grooves and metal-influenced breakdowns.
Union Art Studio, 113 W. Union St.
What to bring:
Lawn chairs, blankets, cold beverages, friends
and your love for local music.
Don’t Forget to Tag Your Porch Moments!
#morgantonplaymusicontheporchday#PlayMusicOnThePorchDay #MorgantonNC
