A Shared Love Of Music

With even more acts and an expansive list of venues, the third incarnation of Highlands Porchfest, set for September 17 throughout downtown, promises to be simply irresistible.

With autumn rapidly approaching, CLE’s Highlands Porchfest Committee is gearing up for a rocking good time on Sunday, September 17.

Now in their third year as the Plateau’s most accessible, free-to-attend music festival, Porchfest aspires to highlight local and regional talent, support area businesses, and encourage a diverse and inclusive community culture through a shared love of music.

One new and notable performance included in this year’s musical lineup is soul and funk artist Lamont Landers. An Alabama native, Landers became an overnight YouTube sensation, and went viral following his performances on the popular reality tv contest, America’s Got Talent. He has since performed twice on Steve Harvey’s Showtime at the Apollo. Third-year Porchfest veterans include Highlands’ local legend Zorki, who’s known for his spectacular classical covers, as well as American Idol finalist and R&B powerhouse Jerius Duncan. Teen musical prodigy and New Orleans Jazz Pianist Jack Adams will blow the minds of concert-goers with his talent, and Asheville singer-songwriter Lindsay McCargar will captivate attendees with her voice and ukulele. With over 39 musicians from every genre on this year’s roster, Porchfest promises to have a tune or two that any pair of ears would fancy.

Highlands Porchfest is also excited to announce multiple new music venues for this year’s festival. Fern of Highlands, a chic new boutique on Spring Street, will entice visitors to sit (or shop!) a spell, with performances on their gorgeously green wrap-around porch. Mountain Life Properties, just off of Maple Street, guarantees to also be a lively stop on one’s festival ramble. For attendees hoping to complete a

Tour de Porchfest around town, Art Highlands Gallery will be hosting musicians and also invites attendees to take advantage of their large parking area to begin their melodious meander. More confirmed repeat venues this year include Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, Satulah Brewing Company, Midpoint Restaurant and Bar, The Ugly Dog Public House, The High Dive, Town Square, The Bascom, Highlands Wine Shoppe, Highlands Smokehouse, and First Presbyterian Church.

Highlands Porchfest Music Festival will rock the plateau on Sunday, September 17, from 1:00 to 6:00 P.M. The festival is free to attend. If you are interested in sponsoring, volunteering, or simply learning more about Porchfest, please visit highlandsporchfest.com or call (828) 526-8811.

by Audra Bullard, Center for Life Enrichment