Unwind and recharge at Tuesday Yoga from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Bynum General Store! This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community—just bring your mat and a positive spirit. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15.

We can't wait for you to come experience this North Carolina–based alt-country / honky-tonk band led by singer-songwriter John Howie Jr., a longtime figure in the Chapel Hill music scene.

"When North Carolina’s honky-tonk heroes the Two Dollar Pistols broke up in 2008- leaving behind a legacy that included five full-length CD’s, an EP of duets with Grammy nominee Tift Merritt, and several US and European tours- lead singer/songwriter John Howie Jr. already had the seeds planted for a new group, one that would continue the Pistols tradition of making soulful honky-tonk based music for contemporary times(John Howie, Jr. and the Rosewood Bluff!)" Triangle Live Music

The current lineup typically includes:

John Howie Jr. – vocals, rhythm guitar
Nathan Golub – pedal steel
Tim Shearer – electric guitar
Mark Connor – bass
Dave Hartman – drums

Their sound? They play a very traditional-leaning style of country:
--Honky-tonk & Bakersfield-style country
--Alt-country / Americana
--Pedal steel, twangy guitars, and baritone vocals

Their music deliberately pushes back against modern pop-country. Howie has said mainstream radio country is “the farthest thing” from what he’s interested in.

Critically, they’re often described as:

--Classic country revivalists
--Influenced by artists like George Jones–style vocals and outlaw country
--Focused on themes like heartbreak, working-class struggle, and flawed characters

The Bynum Front Porch Summer Music Series happens on warm summer evenings from 7:00–8:30 PM out at the old Bynum General Store. The shows are free, though we do pass the hat to help take care of the musicians who share their songs with us. There’s always a food truck parked outside, and the whole thing feels less like a concert and more like neighbors gathering. Kids running around barefoot, folks leaning back in lawn chairs, and the sound of music drifting out across the Haw River valley.

Bring a chair if you like, or use one of ours, we’ve got plenty. Parking is free and easy in the field next door or down at the Bynum ball field. Just a couple simple house rules: no alcohol and no pets, please. Come on out, grab some supper, settle in, and enjoy a sweet summer evening with the community.

Come rock with us.

In honor of Bynum's legendary folk artist Clyde Jones, and in celebration of some special BFP anniversaries & Bynum's Historic designation, we invite you to help us restore the Clyde mural next to the General Store (or just attend to watch, & have a hot dog).

No artistic experience required--you'll be painting the inside of already-created outlines of Clyde critters & other images.

Children can participate with the ones on the lower part of the wall from 10-11 (rsvp and adult supervision requested, please--thank you).

Hot dog lunch served.

Adults 12 + painters starting at noon (rsvp so we can plan, thanks!)

3-4 pm help requested for clean up.

Note: if you want to paint, please dress yourselves & your children in paint-protective clothing or something you don’t mind getting paint on!

Everyone is welcome to come watch & cheer us on, too!

Regardless of whether you or you child would like to paint, or you wanna come to hang out & have a hot dog, please please pretty please do the following:

RSVP: number of attendees & their ages to
thmbegley@gmail.com

Thanks!

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event, led by local artists Thomas Begley & Stacye Leanza!

In April 2025, the Historic District of Bynum was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Now, one year later, we officially celebrate the designation with the district’s installation of Bynum’s official Historic District marker along Bynum Road adjacent to the General Store!

We invite everyone to join us:

3pm
Saturday, May 9th (rain date May 16th)
General Store 950 Bynum Rd

for the OFFICIAL UNVEILING/dedication, including words from:

*Bynum Historic Designation Committee

*special dignitaries from state & local historic preservation and from county government

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this happen:
* The Bynum Historic Designation (BHD) Committee (Bynum residents Susie Crate, Larry Elworth, Sharon LaPalme, Debbie Tunnell, Jeff Wheeler, Kym Wheeler and Catherine Zimmer)

*Nonprofit organization Bynum Front Porch

* Funding support from the Marion Stedman Covington Foundation, Chatham County and multiple individuals.

FREE! We will eat CAKE! Please join us!

Unwind and recharge at Tuesday Yoga from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Bynum General Store! This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community—just bring your mat and a positive spirit. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15.

Orange County Lockdown is a local North Carolina band bringing a high-energy mix of rock, roots, and crowd-pleasing classics that feel right at home on a summer night in Bynum. Known for tight playing and a setlist that keeps folks smiling and tapping their feet, they deliver the kind of music that turns a gathering into a celebration.

We’re happy to welcome Orange County Lockdown to the Bynum Front Porch stage, where neighbors gather, the Haw River rolls nearby, and the music carries out under the trees just the way a Bynum evening should.

The Bynum Front Porch Summer Music Series happens on warm summer evenings from 7:00–8:30 PM out at the old Bynum General Store. The shows are free, though we do pass the hat to help take care of the musicians who share their songs with us. There’s always a food truck parked outside, and the whole thing feels less like a concert and more like neighbors gathering. Kids running around barefoot, folks leaning back in lawn chairs, and the sound of music drifting out across the Haw River valley.

Bring a chair if you like, or use one of ours, we’ve got plenty. Parking is free and easy in the field next door or down at the Bynum ball field. Just a couple simple house rules: no alcohol and no pets, please. Come on out, grab some supper, settle in, and enjoy a sweet summer evening with the community.

Come rock with us.

Unwind and recharge at Tuesday Yoga from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Bynum General Store! This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community—just bring your mat and a positive spirit. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15.

Always popular at Bynum Front Porch!

"A show with The Gravy Boys promises to provide boot-stompin' fun with vocal harmonies and lively banter. With three of the bandmates being brothers, the boisterous jeering comes naturally, and makes the audience feel like they're at a family gathering. Crowding around one condenser mic, the band's strong musicianship and engaging harmony is evident. The group's talents mesh together intricately, but they are equally able to spotlight individual talents, taking turns soloing on the mandolin, guitar, harmonica, and bass." - 09/28/2015 Triangle Beat

The popular Bynum Front Porch Summer Music Series happens on warm summer evenings from 7:00–8:30 PM out at the old Bynum General Store. T

he shows are FREE, though we do pass the hat to help take care of the musicians who share their songs with us. There’s always a food truck parked outside, and the whole thing feels less like a concert and more like neighbors gathering. Kids running around barefoot, folks leaning back in lawn chairs, and the sound of music drifting out across the Haw River valley.

Bring a chair if you like, or use one of ours, we’ve got plenty. Parking is free and easy in the field next door or down at the Bynum ball field. Just a couple simple house rules: no alcohol and no pets, please. Come on out, grab some supper and or ice cream/soft drinks, settle in, and enjoy a sweet summer evening with the community.

Come rock with us.

No alcohol or pets, please; thanks!

Unwind and recharge at Tuesday Yoga from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Bynum General Store! This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community—just bring your mat and a positive spirit. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15.

The Old Ceremony a Chapel Hill, North Carolina pop-noir musical group fronted by Django Haskins, plays lush, literate folk rock.

Now in their twentieth year of touring the US, Canada, and Europe and with seven albums under their belt, the band occupies its own darkly lit corner of the musical world. It is a corner filled with ominous rumblings and world-weary but hopeful characters.

They have toured with the Jayhawks, CAKE, Giant Sand, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and many more. REM’s Mike Mills sang and played bass on their last record, Sprinter (produced by Mitch Easter). They have amassed piles of rave reviews from publications across the US, Canada, and the UK.

TOC is led by songwriter Django Haskins, and includes vibes/organist Mark Simonsen, bassist Shane Hartman, violinist Gabriel Pelli, and drummer Nate Stalfa.

The popular Bynum Front Porch Summer Music Series happens on warm summer evenings from 7:00–8:30 PM out at the old Bynum General Store.

The shows are FREE, though we do pass the hat to help take care of the musicians who share their songs with us. There’s always a food truck parked outside, and the whole thing feels less like a concert and more like neighbors gathering. Kids running around barefoot, folks leaning back in lawn chairs, and the sound of music drifting out across the Haw River valley.

Bring a chair if you like, or use one of ours, we’ve got plenty. Parking is free and easy in the field next door or down at the Bynum ball field. Just a couple simple house rules: no alcohol and no pets, please. Come on out, grab some supper and/or soft drinks & ice cream, settle in, and enjoy a sweet summer evening with the community.

Come rock with us.

No alcohol or pets, please; thanks!

Unwind and recharge at Tuesday Yoga from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Bynum General Store! This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community—just bring your mat and a positive spirit. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15.

Unwind and recharge at Tuesday Yoga from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Bynum General Store! This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community—just bring your mat and a positive spirit. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15.

Dub Lorenzo, an instrumental reggae unit from central North Carolina fusing waves of Jamaican riddims, jazz poetry & rhythmic soul into our sonic soundscape.

The Bynum Front Porch Summer Music Series happens on warm summer evenings from 7:00–8:30 PM out at the old Bynum General Store. The shows are free, though we do pass the hat to help take care of the musicians who share their songs with us. There’s always a food truck parked outside, and the whole thing feels less like a concert and more like neighbors gathering. Kids running around barefoot, folks leaning back in lawn chairs, and the sound of music drifting out across the Haw River valley.

Bring a chair if you like, or use one of ours, we’ve got plenty. Parking is free and easy in the field next door or down at the Bynum ball field. Just a couple simple house rules: no alcohol and no pets, please. Come on out, grab some supper, settle in, and enjoy a sweet summer evening with the community.

Come rock with us.

Unwind and recharge at Tuesday Yoga from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Bynum General Store! This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community—just bring your mat and a positive spirit. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15.

Them! out of Sanford, North Carolina brings a lively mix of roots rock, country grit, and good-time energy that feels right at home on a front porch in the Carolina summer. They’re the kind of band that keeps things loose and fun… guitars ringing, songs you can tap your foot to, and a sound that carries just fine across a field full of neighbors and friends.

The kind of music that reminds you why we gather in the first place.

The Bynum Front Porch Summer Music Series happens on warm summer evenings from 7:00–8:30 PM out at the old Bynum General Store. The shows are free, though we do pass the hat to help take care of the musicians who share their songs with us. There’s always a food truck parked outside, and the whole thing feels less like a concert and more like neighbors gathering. Kids running around barefoot, folks leaning back in lawn chairs, and the sound of music drifting out across the Haw River valley.

Bring a chair if you like, or use one of ours, we’ve got plenty. Parking is free and easy in the field next door or down at the Bynum ball field. Just a couple simple house rules: no alcohol and no pets, please. Come on out, grab some supper, settle in, and enjoy a sweet summer evening with the community.

Come rock with us.

Unwind and recharge at Tuesday Yoga from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Bynum General Store! This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community—just bring your mat and a positive spirit. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15.

Kit McKay out of Raleigh, North Carolina brings a lively mix of folk, country, and roots rock that feels right at home on a Carolina front porch. Their songs carry a little grit, a little heart, and the kind of easygoing energy that makes a summer evening crowd settle in and stay awhile. It’s honest music, guitars ringing, stories flowing, and the kind of sound that drifts out across a field and brings neighbors together.

The Bynum Front Porch Summer Music Series happens on warm summer evenings from 7:00–8:30 PM out at the old Bynum General Store. The shows are free, though we do pass the hat to help take care of the musicians who share their songs with us. There’s always a food truck parked outside, and the whole thing feels less like a concert and more like neighbors gathering. Kids running around barefoot, folks leaning back in lawn chairs, and the sound of music drifting out across the Haw River valley.

Bring a chair if you like, or use one of ours, we’ve got plenty. Parking is free and easy in the field next door or down at the Bynum ball field. Just a couple simple house rules: no alcohol and no pets, please. Come on out, grab some supper, settle in, and enjoy a sweet summer evening with the community.

Come rock with us.

Unwind and recharge at Tuesday Yoga from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Bynum General Store! This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community—just bring your mat and a positive spirit. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15.

Unwind and recharge at Tuesday Yoga from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Bynum General Store! This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community—just bring your mat and a positive spirit. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15.

Unwind and recharge at Tuesday Yoga from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Bynum General Store! This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community—just bring your mat and a positive spirit. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15.

GrassStreet, from central North Carolina, brings you bluegrass music steeped in the tradition of Flatt & Scruggs and Doc Watson, while at the same time producing a fresh sound that is their own. From hard driving bluegrass to toe tapping swing tunes to soulful ballads, there is something for every listener. Their music is a combination of traditional bluegrass favorites, original compositions and some surprises along the way. The band always brings a high-energy show where their love for the music and each other is evident by the fun that they have on stage.

The Bynum Front Porch Summer Music Series happens on warm summer evenings from 7:00–8:30 PM out at the old Bynum General Store. The shows are free, though we do pass the hat to help take care of the musicians who share their songs with us. There’s always a food truck parked outside, and the whole thing feels less like a concert and more like neighbors gathering. Kids running around barefoot, folks leaning back in lawn chairs, and the sound of music drifting out across the Haw River valley.

Bring a chair if you like, or use one of ours, we’ve got plenty. Parking is free and easy in the field next door or down at the Bynum ball field. Just a couple simple house rules: no alcohol and no pets, please. Come on out, grab some supper, settle in, and enjoy a sweet summer evening with the community.

Come rock with us.

Unwind and recharge at Tuesday Yoga from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Bynum General Store! This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community—just bring your mat and a positive spirit. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15.

Unwind and recharge at Tuesday Yoga from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Bynum General Store! This all-levels class offers a welcoming space to stretch, breathe, and connect with the community—just bring your mat and a positive spirit. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $15.

The Durham-based Bulltown Strutters bring the party and shift it into high gear with their colorful mix of old-school New Orleans jazz and new-school New Orleans funk, fronted by several talented vocalists, powered by a massive horn section, and stirred into a gumbo with a heaping dose of crowd participation. Whether leading a street parade or filling a stage with joy, they will get you dancing and singing! From the Palm Court Strut to the Hokey Pokey, they know what it is all about!

The Bynum Front Porch Summer Music Series happens on warm summer evenings from 7:00–8:30 PM out at the old Bynum General Store. The shows are free, though we do pass the hat to help take care of the musicians who share their songs with us. There’s always a food truck parked outside, and the whole thing feels less like a concert and more like neighbors gathering. Kids running around barefoot, folks leaning back in lawn chairs, and the sound of music drifting out across the Haw River valley.

Bring a chair if you like, or use one of ours, we’ve got plenty. Parking is free and easy in the field next door or down at the Bynum ball field. Just a couple simple house rules: no alcohol and no pets, please. Come on out, grab some supper, settle in, and enjoy a sweet summer evening with the community.

Come rock with us.