Join us for Hootenanny, a warm, welcoming celebration of Play Music on the Porch Day—featuring live music, spoken word, and community storytelling in the heart of Morganton, NC.

This isn’t your average open mic. It’s a laid-back gathering where musicians, poets, and music lovers come together to share songs, stories, and good energy. Whether you're performing or just listening, everyone is welcome.

How it Works

Bring a chair, stay a while, and enjoy a full afternoon of local music, poetry, and storytelling. Clap and sing along—or dance, if you like!

All performances are free, open to the public, and family-friendly, taking place under a shade sail. Cold bottled water will be available at no charge.

Performance Schedule

This year’s event features a fantastic lineup of returning favorites, with live sound provided by Morganton’s own Jimmy Buchanan.

• 12:00 PM – Jewel Ward — Americana

• 12:30 PM – Ethan Herndon — Rock / Acoustic

• 1:00 PM – Lilly Brown — Americana

• 1:30 PM – Tony Robles — Poetry

• 1:45 PM – Brendan from Long Island — Comedy

• 2:00 PM – John Gillespie — Americana

• 2:30 PM – 4EVER Faithful
  (Darlene Mitchiner, Kay Miller, Hugh Corpening, Brandon Owens, and Antonio Corpening) — Gospel

• 3:00 PM – Chris Eselgroth — Rock / Americana

• 3:30 PM – Table Rock Ukulele Players
  (Annette McRay, Jeff Vickers, Michael Nadrich) — Americana

• 4:00 PM – Christopher D. Sims — Spoken Word

• 4:30 PM – Serina n Ty — Americana

• 5:00 PM – Closing Remarks

Artist profiles and videos will be featured in the Facebook event discussion thread—check them out to get a preview of the music and stories coming your way.

Special thanks to event helpers Chris Abernathy and Nicholas Propst for their support.

We hope you’ll come sing, strum, speak, and celebrate with us!