Hootenanny – Play Music on the Porch Day 2025: A Joy-Filled Celebration in Morganton
I’m still high from the joy and excitement of the Hootenanny – Play Music on the Porch Day 2025 (August 30)! What a gift it was to spend Labor Day weekend surrounded by friends, family, and neighbors—music ringing out from the carport, laughter carrying across the yard, and a whole lot of community spirit.
On Stage
Performers who made the day unforgettable.
Ethan Herndon (Rock / Acoustic)
Lilly Brown (Americana)
Brendan from Long Island (Comedy)
John Gillespie (Americana)
4 Ever Faithful – Darlene Mitchiner, Kay Miller, Hugh Corpening, Brandon Owens, Antonio Corpening (Gospel)
Chris Eselgroth (Rock / Americana)
Table Rock Ukulele Players – Annette McRay, Jeff Vickers, Michael Nadrich (Americana)
Serina n Ty (Americana)
Behind the Scenes
It took a community to create a day as wonderful as this one.
Sound & Tech Support
Jimmy Buchanan kept the soundboard steady, with additional help from Chris Eselgroth and Ethan Herndon.
Helpers & Crew
Nick Propst, Ethan Herndon, Diana Depew, Tiffany Barringer, Chris Eselgroth, Timothy and Kimberly Wiles—all pitched in with time, gear, and energy.
Parking & Support
Dean Pittman, Ruby Royal Chester, and Hubert Hardy provided ice, parking & support, and landscaping, which helped keep things running smoothly.
Food
The wonderful staff at JD’s Smokehouse served up a spread that kept us all fueled and smiling.
If I’ve missed anyone who contributed, please nudge me—I don’t ever want to overlook the people who made this happen.
The photos tell the story best: a Hootenanny – Play Music on the Porch Day 2025 full of music, laughter, fellowship, and joy. Thank you to everyone who showed up and made this community celebration possible. Check back, I’ll link the videos of the live performances in the next few days.
The gang wants to do another year, so see ya’l at the next Hootenanny on 29 August 2026!
