Join us for an evening of music with Orange County Lockdown at Bynum Front Porch!

Cost: This event is free, but donations are welcome—just look for the pith helmet.

Parking: Free and easy parking is available at the Bynum ball field or in the field next to the venue.

Seating: Bring your own chair or use one of ours—we have plenty!

Food & Drinks: A food truck will be on-site, or you can grab dinner from a local restaurant.

Please Note: No pets or alcohol allowed.

Location:
950 Bynum Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Inclement Weather: In the case of inclement weather, the show will be moved in the air conditioned Bynum General Store.

Orange County Lockdown is a collaboration of long-time local semi-pros who have come together for a rock/folk/blues fusion thing. A mix of old favorites and original compositions played in unique ways. Acoustic/electric instrumentation and vocal harmony.

Come rock with us

Join Sarah Perry for group music lessons at Bynum Front Porch! Whether you're picking up the ukulele for the first time or looking to refine your songwriting and performance skills, these engaging sessions are perfect for ages 10 to adult.

📅 Schedule (Now through May)
🎸 Beginning Ukulele & Songwriting – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
🎤 Ukulele, Songwriting & Performance – 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Sarah plans to continue the lessons beyond May, depending on interest—so come learn, play, and grow in a welcoming musical community!

For more information or to sign up, contact Sarah Perry at:
📧 sarahperry5@gmail.com
📞 (919) 830-7294

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.

Join us for an evening of music with The Gravy Boys at Bynum Front Porch!

Cost: This event is free, but donations are welcome—just look for the pith helmet.

Parking: Free and easy parking is available at the Bynum ball field or in the field next to the venue.

Seating: Bring your own chair or use one of ours—we have plenty!

Food & Drinks: A food truck will be on-site, or you can grab dinner from a local restaurant.

Please Note: No pets or alcohol allowed.

Location:
950 Bynum Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Inclement Weather: In the case of inclement weather, the show will be moved in the air conditioned Bynum General Store.

The Gravy Boys hail from Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina and perform Acoustic Americana music that draws deep from the well of our country’s diverse musical heritage. Their high energy shows feature heartfelt vocal harmonies, boot-stomping rhythms, lively stage banter, and honest musicianship.

The Gravy Boys are story tellers who spin their tales through tight, brother-duet vocals over a vintage acoustic backdrop. They take classic American themes and bring them into the present day, with an authentic passion that resonates with all who listen.

Come rock with us!

Join Sarah Perry for group music lessons at Bynum Front Porch! Whether you're picking up the ukulele for the first time or looking to refine your songwriting and performance skills, these engaging sessions are perfect for ages 10 to adult.

📅 Schedule (Now through May)
🎸 Beginning Ukulele & Songwriting – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
🎤 Ukulele, Songwriting & Performance – 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Sarah plans to continue the lessons beyond May, depending on interest—so come learn, play, and grow in a welcoming musical community!

For more information or to sign up, contact Sarah Perry at:
📧 sarahperry5@gmail.com
📞 (919) 830-7294

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.

Bynum’s Byte Night happens every other Thursday from 6-8 PM at the Bynum Front Porch! It’s a weekly tech hangout for anyone curious about computers, electronics, or AI - whether you’re fixing a glitchy device, exploring creative and design tools, or just want to talk digital life with neighbors. We’ve even got a virtual reality (VR) headset on hand if you want to step into another world for a bit. No pressure, no jargon—just a space to learn, share, and connect. Bring your questions, your projects, or just come see what others are up to. All skill levels welcome!

Contact Helbragga (John G.) @ 919-593-3559 with any questions.

Join us for an evening of music with Neville’s Quarter at Bynum Front Porch!

Cost: This event is free, but donations are welcome—just look for the pith helmet.

Parking: Free and easy parking is available at the Bynum ball field or in the field next to the venue.

Seating: Bring your own chair or use one of ours—we have plenty!

Food & Drinks: A food truck will be on-site, or you can grab dinner from a local restaurant.

Please Note: No pets or alcohol allowed.

Location:
950 Bynum Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Inclement Weather: In the case of inclement weather, the show will be moved in the air conditioned Bynum General Store.

Neville's Quarter is a toss up between either attending a goosebumps inducing inspirational folk concert or finally finding that chill campfire circle of friends that you've been searching for all your life. Whichever way the the show lands for you, you will leave feeling a richer state of mind. Neville's Quarter's collection of songs is playful enough for kids to dance to but also delivers more weighty topics for adults to ponder over, well after all the microphones are unplugged. Together, Brian Moyer and Lex Headley are a highly skilled musical force; they incorporate at least half a dozen instruments in each show and have hundreds of well crafted songs to share. Their main objective as musicians is to break open the shells that trap people inside, and they do so through the lyrics and melodies they share with each performance.

Come rock with us!

Join Sarah Perry for group music lessons at Bynum Front Porch! Whether you're picking up the ukulele for the first time or looking to refine your songwriting and performance skills, these engaging sessions are perfect for ages 10 to adult.

📅 Schedule (Now through May)
🎸 Beginning Ukulele & Songwriting – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
🎤 Ukulele, Songwriting & Performance – 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Sarah plans to continue the lessons beyond May, depending on interest—so come learn, play, and grow in a welcoming musical community!

For more information or to sign up, contact Sarah Perry at:
📧 sarahperry5@gmail.com
📞 (919) 830-7294

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.

Join us for an evening of music with Curtis Eller’s American Circus at Bynum Front Porch!

Cost: This event is free, but donations are welcome—just look for the pith helmet.

Parking: Free and easy parking is available at the Bynum ball field or in the field next to the venue.

Seating: Bring your own chair or use one of ours—we have plenty!

Food & Drinks: A food truck will be on-site, or you can grab dinner from a local restaurant.

Please Note: No pets or alcohol allowed.

Location:
950 Bynum Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Inclement Weather: In the case of inclement weather, the show will be moved in the air conditioned Bynum General Store.

A beloved show business veteran who started his career at the age of seven as a juggler and acrobat, Curtis Eller has since turned to the banjo because that's where the money is. His band, The American Circus, has developed a devoted international following.

Come rock with us!

Join Sarah Perry for group music lessons at Bynum Front Porch! Whether you're picking up the ukulele for the first time or looking to refine your songwriting and performance skills, these engaging sessions are perfect for ages 10 to adult.

📅 Schedule (Now through May)
🎸 Beginning Ukulele & Songwriting – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
🎤 Ukulele, Songwriting & Performance – 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Sarah plans to continue the lessons beyond May, depending on interest—so come learn, play, and grow in a welcoming musical community!

For more information or to sign up, contact Sarah Perry at:
📧 sarahperry5@gmail.com
📞 (919) 830-7294

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.

Join us for an evening of music with The 8:59’s at Bynum Front Porch!

Cost: This event is free, but donations are welcome—just look for the pith helmet.

Parking: Free and easy parking is available at the Bynum ball field or in the field next to the venue.

Seating: Bring your own chair or use one of ours—we have plenty!

Food & Drinks: A food truck will be on-site, or you can grab dinner from a local restaurant.

Please Note: No pets or alcohol allowed.

Location:
950 Bynum Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Inclement Weather: In the case of inclement weather, the show will be moved in the air conditioned Bynum General Store.

The 8:59’s, a North Carolina based band formed in 2014, blend a range of influences to create a unique yet familiar sound. Based around the songwriting, harmonies, and guitars of Christian Fisher and Neville Handel, the band is rounded out by bassist Mike Beck and drummer Brad Goolsby. Echoes of Nashville, Athens, and Chapel Hill can be heard in the band’s songs, which draw from and cover genres from Americana and Alt-Country to Indie Rock.

Come rock with us!

Join Sarah Perry for group music lessons at Bynum Front Porch! Whether you're picking up the ukulele for the first time or looking to refine your songwriting and performance skills, these engaging sessions are perfect for ages 10 to adult.

📅 Schedule (Now through May)
🎸 Beginning Ukulele & Songwriting – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
🎤 Ukulele, Songwriting & Performance – 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Sarah plans to continue the lessons beyond May, depending on interest—so come learn, play, and grow in a welcoming musical community!

For more information or to sign up, contact Sarah Perry at:
📧 sarahperry5@gmail.com
📞 (919) 830-7294

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.

Join us for an evening of music with The Old Ceremony s at Bynum Front Porch!

Cost: This event is free, but donations are welcome—just look for the pith helmet.

Parking: Free and easy parking is available at the Bynum ball field or in the field next to the venue.

Seating: Bring your own chair or use one of ours—we have plenty!

Food & Drinks: A food truck will be on-site, or you can grab dinner from a local restaurant.

Please Note: No pets or alcohol allowed.

Location:
950 Bynum Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Inclement Weather: In the case of inclement weather, the show will be moved in the air conditioned Bynum General Store.

Since its formation in 2004, The Old Ceremony has built a unique body of recordings that evoke a distinctive musical and lyrical sensibility, while tapping into a rich, unmistakably Southern vein of melodic songcraft and vivid storytelling. In the process, the iconoclastic Durham, North Carolina quintet has won a loyal fan base that’s embraced the band’s lush, emotionally resonant albums and charismatic, elegantly mounted live shows.

Come rock with us!

Join Sarah Perry for group music lessons at Bynum Front Porch! Whether you're picking up the ukulele for the first time or looking to refine your songwriting and performance skills, these engaging sessions are perfect for ages 10 to adult.

📅 Schedule (Now through May)
🎸 Beginning Ukulele & Songwriting – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
🎤 Ukulele, Songwriting & Performance – 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Sarah plans to continue the lessons beyond May, depending on interest—so come learn, play, and grow in a welcoming musical community!

For more information or to sign up, contact Sarah Perry at:
📧 sarahperry5@gmail.com
📞 (919) 830-7294

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.

Bynum’s Byte Night happens every other Thursday from 6-8 PM at the Bynum Front Porch! It’s a weekly tech hangout for anyone curious about computers, electronics, or AI - whether you’re fixing a glitchy device, exploring creative and design tools, or just want to talk digital life with neighbors. We’ve even got a virtual reality (VR) headset on hand if you want to step into another world for a bit. No pressure, no jargon—just a space to learn, share, and connect. Bring your questions, your projects, or just come see what others are up to. All skill levels welcome!

Contact Helbragga (John G.) @ 919-593-3559 with any questions.

Join us for an evening of music with Bluegrass Experience at Bynum Front Porch!

Cost: This event is free, but donations are welcome—just look for the pith helmet.

Parking: Free and easy parking is available at the Bynum ball field or in the field next to the venue.

Seating: Bring your own chair or use one of ours—we have plenty!

Food & Drinks: A food truck will be on-site, or you can grab dinner from a local restaurant.

Please Note: No pets or alcohol allowed.

Location:
950 Bynum Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Inclement Weather: In the case of inclement weather, the show will be moved in the air conditioned Bynum General Store.

Come rock with us!

Join Sarah Perry for group music lessons at Bynum Front Porch! Whether you're picking up the ukulele for the first time or looking to refine your songwriting and performance skills, these engaging sessions are perfect for ages 10 to adult.

📅 Schedule (Now through May)
🎸 Beginning Ukulele & Songwriting – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
🎤 Ukulele, Songwriting & Performance – 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Sarah plans to continue the lessons beyond May, depending on interest—so come learn, play, and grow in a welcoming musical community!

For more information or to sign up, contact Sarah Perry at:
📧 sarahperry5@gmail.com
📞 (919) 830-7294

Saturday September 13 @ 7:00 pm:

Mill Town Yarns Season 2 opener

“Sing Me a Story” local celebrity acoustic musician showcase!

“Every song is a story set to melody — a heartbeat of words that speaks where voices sometimes fall silent.” 

Free. Donations welcome.

Featuring a wonderful sampling some of our finest local acoustic singers each delivering a special song that tells a story!  Including Rebecca Newton (Rebecca & the Hightones), David Quick (the Swang Brothers, Mr. Wonderful), Robert Waldrop (The Jivebombers), Tracy Lynn & David Smith of their popular duo, songwriter Britt Wilson, Piedmont bluesman James Shoe, bluegrass musicians Andrew Payseur & John Hardee, versatile musician Jim O’Keefe, and David Levitt (Big Tiny harmonica/uke duo), with special storytelling guest Wayne Poole.

Mill Town Yarns monthly performance series includes storytelling, music, and more.

Experience the magic of storytelling and live performance in our charming former mill village. Each month, top storytellers, singer/songwriters, and other performers share their craft within the historic walls of the Bynum General Store. Enjoy intimate one-of-a-kind experiences in a unique venue!

The Bynum Front Porch “Mill Town Yarns” series is recognized by the NC Storytellers Guild as one of the state’s premier storytelling hubs.

The 2025-26 season will feature a mix of professional and local performers. Most shows are free, with a

hat passed for donations. For high-demand shows, advanced tickets will be available to reserve seats.

2025-26 Season Lineup (see calendar for more details):

Saturday Sept. 13: “Sing Me a Story” acoustic singer showcase, with local celebrity musicians

performing their favorite “song that tells a story;” including David Quick (The Swang Brothers), Rebecca

Newton (Rebecca & the Hightones), Robert Waldrop (The Jive Bombers), and more! See calendar for

more details.

Saturday Oct. 11: Lipbone Redding, internationally-known one man orchestra/songwriter/storyteller, back by popular demand. Ticketed show--Buy $13 tickets here Saturday Nov. 15: North Carolina Storytellers showcase, including professional NC Storytelling Guild performers Steve Tate, Robin Kitson, Willa Brigham, Cynthia Brown, and Ron Jones.

Saturday Jan. 17: Chatham County Stories & Music

Saturday Feb. 7: Internationally known musician/storyteller Michael Reno Harrell, with internationally

known musician Josh Goforth. Ticketed show--Buy $20 tickets here

Saturday Mar. 14: Internationally known “stand up comic”-style storyteller Bil Lepp. Ticketed show--

Buy $10 tickets here

Saturday Apr. 11: First Annual MTY Story Slam! With special musical guest Mysti Mayhem.

Saturday October 11, 7:00-8:30

Mill Town Yarns performance series presents: 

Lipbone Redding: Back by popular demand! 

Nationally-known beloved one-man orchestra/singer/musician/storyteller! 

Limited seating--advanced tickets will go fast!  Buy $13 tickets

Lawrence "Lipbone" Redding is an American songwriter, guitarist, singer, composer, performance artist, and voicestrumentalist. He is most noted for his ability to vocally imitate trombones, bass and percussion and incorporate them into live musical performances.  In addition, Redding also uses throat singing, which is one of the oldest forms of music found in a variety of cultures. 

His shows are all about the stories.  The songs become woven into a dynamic tapestry of storytelling and spoken word.  The music, like a magic carpet ride, invites the traveler aboard.

Lipbone’s unique talent and life have allowed him access to some amazing experiences, from subway musician to court jester of the elite. Allow him to regale you with entertaining insight and a dancing good time, as only this one-man orchestra can proffer.  Lipbone embodies a cosmic dance as he plays, sings, taps, and makes realistic instrument sounds with nothing more than his lips. It is truly an evening worthy of your attendance. 

Mill Town Yarns monthly performance series includes storytelling, music, and more.

Experience the magic of storytelling and live performance in our charming former mill village. Each month, top storytellers, singer/songwriters, and other performers share their craft within the historic walls of the Bynum General Store. Enjoy intimate one-of-a-kind experiences in a unique venue!

The Bynum Front Porch “Mill Town Yarns” series is recognized by the NC Storytellers Guild as one of the state’s premier storytelling hubs.

The 2025-26 season will feature a mix of professional and local performers. Most shows are free, with a hat passed for donations. For high-demand shows, advanced tickets will be available to reserve seats.

2025-26 Season Lineup (see calendar for more details):

Saturday Sept. 13: “Sing Me a Story” acoustic singer showcase, with local celebrity musicians performing their favorite “song that tells a story;” including David Quick (The Swang Brothers), Rebecca Newton (Rebecca & the Hightones), Robert Waldrop (The Jive Bombers), and more! See calendar for more details.

Saturday Oct. 11: Lipbone Redding, internationally-known one man orchestra/songwriter/storyteller, back by popular demand. Ticketed show--Buy $13 tickets here

Saturday Nov. 15: North Carolina Storytellers showcase, including professional NC Storytelling Guild performers Steve Tate, Robin Kitson, Willa Brigham, Cynthia Brown, and Ron Jones.

Saturday Jan. 17: Chatham County Stories & Music

Saturday Feb. 7: Internationally known musician/storyteller Michael Reno Harrell, with internationally known musician Josh Goforth. Ticketed show--Buy $20 tickets here

Saturday Mar. 14: Internationally known “stand up comic”-style storyteller Bil Lepp. Ticketed show--Buy $10 tickets here

Saturday Apr. 11: First Annual MTY Story Slam! With special musical guest Mysti Mayhem.

Susie and Joe have been playing and singing together since the early 80s. They performed together in The Piedmont Hepcats (along with Ted Ehrhard and Allen Cottrell) and in The Radio Rangers (with Carl Jones and Nowell Creadick). They now rejoin forces to remember old songs and sing some new ones.

Susie Crate likes to think she has come full circle in her storytelling and singing. After a decade of singing and storytelling in the Piedmont Triangle from the early-80s to early-90s, Susie began traversing the globe, mostly in the direction of Siberia where she ended up building an academic career researching cultural adaptations to change overall and specifically to climate change. Now she has returned to her home in Bynum to begin the next chapter of her life and she brings stories and songs both old and new.

Known around the world for his clawhammer banjo playing, Joe Newberry is also a powerful guitarist, singer and songwriter. The Gibson Brothers’ version of his song “Singing As We Rise,” featuring guest vocalist Ricky Skaggs, won an  IBMA “Gospel Recorded Performance” Award. With Eric Gibson, he shared an IBMA “Song of the Year” Award for “They Called It Music.” A longtime and frequent guest on A Prairie Home Companion, he was a featured singer on the Transatlantic Sessions 2016 tour of the U.K. with fiddler Aly Bain and Dobro master Jerry Douglas, and at the Transatlantic Session's debut at Merlefest in 2017.  In addition to performing solo, he plays in a duo with mandolin icon Mike Compton, and also performs with the dynamic fiddler and step-dancer April Verch."

Saturday, November 15, 7:00-8:30 pm

Mill Town Yarns performance series presents: 

Regional North Carolina Storytellers Showcase!

Featuring professional tellers from the North Carolina Storytelling Guild: Ron Jones, Cynthia Brown, Steven Tate, Willa Brigham, Peg Helminski and Robin Kitson

Free.  Donations welcome.

“Storytelling is magic. It transforms life into legend, and strangers into kindred spirits.”

Saturday January 17 at 7:00

Mill Town Yarns performance series presents: 

Chatham County Stories and Songs, back by popular demand!

Free: donations welcome. 

Featuring stories and songs from Pittsboro, Siler City, “Deep Chatham,” and Bynum!

More details to come.

“Every story told is a bridge — from one heart to another, from the moment to the timeless.”

Saturday, February 7 at 7:00

Mill Town Yarns performance series presents: 

Back by popular demand--

Michael Reno Harrell, this time with Josh Goforth,  extremely popular internationally-known musicians/storytellers, performing together!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity! Due to limited seating, this is a ticketed show, and tickets will go fast!!

Buy $20 tickets

Michael Reno Harrell is an award winning songwriter, a published author, a nationally known storyteller and a visual artist. And, he’s from the Southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina where all those things are as much a part of life as breathing. Michael’s talents have taken him to forty-four states and several foreign countries over his over fifty plus year career. His work is based in life experiences that reflect the culture of his mountain roots, which go back eight generations. But Michael’s stories, songs and artworks reflect not only the southern experience, but also American’s story. His work, in whichever form it may take, all comes down to one thing...story.

One could compare Michael's performances to his granddaddy's pocket knife: well worn and familiar feeling, but razor sharp and with a point. His brand of entertainment appeals to a very diverse audience.

Michael's natural knack for storytelling, in print, song and spoken word has earned him praise from not only the music community but from the literary and storytelling worlds as well, having had the honor of being a Featured Teller at the National Storytelling Festival and Teller In Residence at the International Storytelling Center, as well as performing at major music events like MerleFest and the Walnut Valley Festival. Along with his performances, Michael often conducts workshops in songwriting and storytelling as well.

His humor and wit, as well as the emotional depth of his work, keep his fan base growing and staying tuned in for whatever comes next. Don’t miss the chance to experience what those faithful fans keep returning again and again to enjoy.

Josh Goforth is a highly accomplished storyteller and acoustic musician, playing close to 20 different instruments, who has performed in all 50 US states, all over Europe, Asia, and Australia; he’s performed at The Grand Ole Opry, The Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall!

He must have been born musical—he was already playing piano in church at the age of four— but it was an experience he had in the sixth grade that really lit the fuse of his precocious musical career. A performance at Goforth's middle school by Sheila Kay Adams caused him to start thinking about the musical heritage and stories of his native Madison County, NC. Josh was able to listen and learn from local masters like Gordon and Arvil Freeman and Jerry Adams.. After high school he went to East Tennessee State University to study music education,a nd to be a part of ETSU's famous Bluegrass and Country Music Program. 

In 2000, he played fiddle for the movie Songcatcher, both onscreen and on the soundtrack. He has toured extensively with a variety of ensembles, including the ETSU Bluegrass band, David Holt, Laura Boosinger, and with several bluegrass bands like Appalachian Trail, the Josh Goforth Trio, the Steep Canyon Rangers and Open Road. 

 In 2000, 2003, and 2005, he was named Fiddler of the Festival at Fiddler's Grove and, after winning the third title, was designated "Master Fiddler" and retired from that competition. In 2009 he was nominated for a Grammy for his album with David Holt entitled "Cutting Loose". He currently is on faculty at the Academy for the Arts in Asheville and performs all over the world. 
“Stories don’t just tell — they transform.”

Saturday March 14 at 7:00 pm

Mill Town Yarns performance series presents: 

Bil Lepp, nationally-known storyteller/humorist/author—as funny as any stand-up comedian!

Limited seating; tickets will go fast (Pittsboro’s rare opportunity for a stand-up comedy style show!)

Bil Lepp is an award-winning storyteller, author, and recording artist coming to Bynum from wild and wonderful West Virginia!

Buy $10 tickets

​In 2011, Bil was awarded the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence Award. Lepp has been featured 19 times at the National Storytelling Festival, and performed at major storytelling festivals around the county, at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and at corporate events and functions. Lepp has been featured on and hosted NPR’s internationally syndicated Mountain Stage, and he’s the host of the History Channel’s Man Vs History series.

He is the recipient of the Vandalia Award, West Virginia’s highest folk honor.

Bil’s humorous, family friendly tall-tales and stories have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life. Though a five time champion of the WV Liars’s Contest, Lepp’s stories often contain morsels of truth which present universal themes in clever and witty ways. Audiences all across the country, from grade schools to corporate execs to the Comedy Central’s Hudson stage, have been delighted by Bil’s hilarious tales and delightful insights into everyday life. 

“Just as New Jersey has Bruce Springsteen, West Virginia has…Bil Lepp.” – Goldenseal Magazine

“…Lepp, a cross between Dr. Seuss and…film noir....” -Charleston Gazette

“A story well told doesn’t just entertain — it echoes. Across time, across people, across souls.”

Saturday April 11 at 7:00 pm

Mill Town Yarns performance series presents: 

Regional Story Slam, with special opening musician Mysti Mayhem

Free; donations welcome

You’ve heard of The Moth or the Monti?  Lots of people have asked if Mill Town Yarns can do a similar event, so we’re pleased to announce we’ll do one!  More details to follow, but if you have thought about telling a story like you’ve heard and seen at a story slam, please contact us at mailto:bynumfrontporch@gmail.com

“Storytelling is the oldest form of magic — it turns memory into myth and fleeting moments into something eternal.”

Also, announcing an unforgettable musician for this evening, the amazing Mysti Mayhem!  Powerhouse vocalist, guitarist, singer and songwriter with over 20 years of performing. 

Professionally trained by Bo Diddley!
North Carolinian Mysti Mayhem tours throughout the year singing a variety of covers and originals in a bluesy, soulful rendition.