Front Porch Music HAPPENINGS
Two Bands, One Great Cause
Front Porch Music Presents returns to Town Hall Theatre with a double-bill fundraiser on Friday, October 10 at 7:00 pm. All proceeds support sound and stage upgrades—so your good time fuels a great cause. Enjoy two dynamic Bay Area bands, plus a pre-show lobby set by John Vukelich at 6:00 pm. Now in its third year, the series has drawn over a thousand music lovers to the historic theatre. Tickets now on sale!
$20 advance / $25 at the door
Learn more here. Buy tickets below.
Crying Uncle @ Town Hall Theatre
Sat., Oct. 25th, 7-9 PM, at Town Hall Theatre, brought to you by Front Porch Music -- Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band! They are still in college and they are already known around the world as one of the bes of their kind in Bluegrass, Jazzgrass, Dawg music -- it's impossible to give them a fixed category. In 2024, the bluegrass band celebrated their debut at the Grand Ole Opry; and in 2023, they received the International Bluegrass Music Association's Momentum Band of the Year award. The band was also honored to perform for the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame’s induction of their hero, David Grisman. Not to be missed. Learn more.
Next Songwriter Session
Sun., Oct. 5, 2025 | 6–8 PM
Front Porch Music, in collaboration with West Coast Songwriters, hosts an intimate series of Sunday Songwriter Sessions at the Town Hall Theatre. These gatherings bring together creative songwriters to share their songs and the stories behind them in a relaxed circle on stage. It’s not an open mic, and it’s not a workshop—just a unique space for songwriters to connect, listen, and inspire one another. Space is limited, so please sign up below if you'd like to come and share an original song.
October Open Mic
Sat., Oct. 18, from 7–9 pm in the Big Room Studio at Lamorinda Music, Lafayette.
Every month, Front Porch Music hosts an Open Mic featuring a wide variety of local talent—solo acts, duos, and groups—sharing mostly acoustic music in styles ranging from folk, bluegrass, and blues to Americana, country, and original songs. All experience levels are welcome, from beginners to seasoned performers. We also welcome those within our community who would like to come listen and connect with our community of musicians. October session is full.
Join mailing list to be notified of next month's open mic.
About Front Porch
Now in Our 6th Year!
Front Porch Music is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization based in Lafayette, California, dedicated to supporting adult musicians and emerging artists. Our mission is carried out through open mic nights, affordable public performances for the community in partnership with regional indoor and outdoor venues, songwriter sessions, and this year, Front Porch Connects will launch for networking, collaboration, and volunteer opportunities for musicians within the community.
Meet Our Leadership and Advisors
OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS
Front Porch Music Photo Gallery
Thank you to our supporters
Lamorinda Music
Lafayette Christian Church
Town Hall Theatre
From 2019 to the present, John and Colleen McCormick at Lamorinda Music have supported our efforts by offering the Big Room for the open mic series and through guitar donations to our gift guitar program. Thank you John and Colleen!
Town Hall Theatre
Lafayette Christian Church
Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre supports our quarterly performance series through the use of its beautiful theatre, box office, lobby and bar. Your visionary leadership and kind staff is amazing. Thank you!
Lafayette Christian Church
Lafayette Christian Church
Lafayette Christian Church
Front Porch Music has no religious leanings, but we do appreciate Lafayette Christian Church's hospitality in allowing us to use Marion Hall and Oak Grove for some of our music gatherings when the community is invited. Thank you!
Steve Riccobono
Steve Riccobono
Lafayette Christian Church
Steve Riccobono at Sound Travels Productions has given so much of his time and expertise to make our open mics and shows sound their best. Thank you, Steve!
Craig Isaacs
Steve Riccobono
Craig Isaacs
Craig Isaacs of BlueGoo Photography has been a big supporter by providing professional photography at some of our larger events. We appreciate this immensely. Thank you, Craig!
John Allred
Steve Riccobono
Craig Isaacs
John Allred, Videography, volunteers to provide beautiful three- and four-camera videography and editing for our quarterly performance series at Town Hall Theatre. Thank you, John!
Phil Jones
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
Phil Jones, Guitarist, brings his considerable talent to pre-flight guitars before the instruments are placed into the Gift Guitar program.
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
Meet our Advisors. Our volunteers advisors are participants of Front Porch Music with invaluable insight and talent to help us grow and refine our programs.