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Front Porch CONNECTS
Where Music Meets Community
Mt. Diablo Side & Near the Bay
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Welcome to Front Porch CONNECTS!
Register your nonprofit or community organization and connect with talented local musicians. Once approved, musicians can find you, reach out, and perform at your events!
Step 1
About Your Organization
Organization name *
Organization type
Select type…
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
School / Educational
Faith Community
Civic / Service Club
Community Organization
Government / Public Agency
Other
Town *
Pick your town…
Lafayette
Moraga
Orinda
Walnut Creek
Pleasant Hill
Martinez
Berkeley
Oakland
Richmond
Kensington
El Cerrito
Website
Tell us about your organization
(optional)
Contact name *
Contact email *
(private)
Phone
(optional)
Step 2
Your Music Needs
How often do you hire musicians?
Select…
Regularly — multiple times a year
Occasionally — once or twice a year
Rarely — special occasions only
We haven't yet but we'd like to!
What types of events?
Check all that apply
Fundraisers / Galas
Community gatherings
Private receptions / dinners
Concerts / performances
Background / ambient music
Ceremonies / memorials
Other
Typical budget per event
Volunteer only
No pay — exposure and community appreciation
Under $200
$200 – $500
$500 – $1,000
$1,000+
Flexible / negotiable
Preferred genre
(optional)
Select…
Americana
Bluegrass / Roots
Country
Acoustic Mix
Jazz
Blues
Popular Covers
Original Music
No preference
Indoor, outdoor, or both?
Select…
Indoor only
Outdoor only
Both
Step 3
Connecting with Musicians
How would you like musicians to reach you?
Through CONNECTS
We forward inquiries to your email — your address is never shown publicly
Via a link to your website contact page
We'll link to your website instead of forwarding messages
Your connection to Front Porch Music:
We're an existing Front Porch Music partner organization
New to Front Porch Music — please add us to your nonprofit mailing list!
No thanks, just want to be listed on CONNECTS
Submit for Approval →
We'll review your listing and get back to you within 24–48 hours.
Once approved, musicians can find and contact your organization directly!
Add Your Profile
musicians, organizers, hosts
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+ Submit a Gig or Event
for approved community members
? Help & FAQ
🏠 Front Porch Events
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6
Richard Smith in the Big Room
Lamorinda Music Big Room, Lafayette
Jun
13
Front Porch Open Mic & Potluck
Hurst Farm, Lafayette
Jun
28
Front Porch Songwriter Session
Hurst Farm, Lafayette
Coverage Area
Mt. Diablo Side
Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Alamo, Danville, Concord
Near the Bay
Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, Kensington, El Cerrito
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