So Play Music on the Porch Day was a local and international success (check here for some of the many contributions)!
We managed to visit two different porch performances locally and play on our own front lawn for a couple of hours. In between we watched numerous videos posted by musicians from all around the world.
We’ll see where we all are when the next one comes around – last Saturday of August 2021.
But it isn’t stopping there. People are continuing to play music outside from their porches and balconies, allowing listeners to maintain a safe distance from each other and the musicians. Troy Bridgeman of Guelph Today talked to several people involved in Play Music on the Porch Day and other porch concert series happening in Guelph.
Not only do we get to hear the live music we have been missing, the musicians can soak up the energy of a live audience. Then there is the added bonus of some safe, outdoor time with neighbours and friends.
Some upcoming porch music in Kitchener-Waterloo:
Sing Me a River (tonight!)
Schneider Creek “Walk Around” Festival
If you prefer the show to come to you there are performers who will do that.
Sidewalk Scenes from Stratford will bring music, theatre, comedy to your home. Since the large theatre venues closed these talented performers are “reviving the medieval company of roving players”.
Guelph duo Tragedy Ann is offering “reverse porch parties” . Treat yourself and your bubble to some rich harmonies and delightful songwriting.
Feel free to share other creative ways you have found to perform or enjoy music in these times.
