Mill Town Yarns monthly indoor performance series proudly presents season 3 opener: 

Reverend Robert Jones, internationally-known blues musician and storyteller.

Experience an unforgettable evening with Rev. Robert B. Jones Sr.—an award-winning musician, master storyteller, and one of America's foremost interpreters of traditional roots music.

For more than 40 years, Robert has captivated audiences across the United States, Canada, and Europe with performances that are equal parts concert, history lesson, and inspiring conversation. A gifted multi-instrumentalist, he effortlessly weaves together blues, folk, gospel, and traditional music on guitar, harmonica, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and ukulele, creating an experience that is as entertaining as it is deeply moving.

Every performance is filled with unforgettable stories, infectious humor, and extraordinary musicianship, revealing the rich cultural traditions behind the music and the timeless connections that unite us all.

Honored by the National Blues Foundation for his work as a blues educator, Robert has taught at Wayne State University, serves on the affiliate faculty at Berklee College of Music, hosted programs on Detroit Public Radio, and was named a 2018 Kresge Arts Fellow. His passion for preserving America's musical heritage has made him one of the country's most sought-after performers. As a storyteller, his work has been featured at the National Storytelling Festival (Jonesborough,TN), Timpanogos Storytelling Festival (Lehi, UT), the Ojai Storytelling Festival, (Ojai, CA), Azalea Storytelling Festival (La Grange, GA), Cave Run Storytelling Festival (Morehead, KY), Old North State Storytelling Festival (Cary, NC), and more

Whether you're a lifelong fan of blues and folk music or simply looking for an inspiring night out, this is a performance you won't want to miss. Join us for an evening of exceptional music, compelling storytelling, laughter, and inspiration—and discover why audiences everywhere leave wanting more.

Limited seats: reserve yours today before they're gone: https://buytickets.at/bynumfrontporch1/2314262

The Bluegrass Experience was one of North Carolina's most influential traditional bluegrass bands. Founded in 1971 and led by Tommy Edwards, the group became a fixture of the Triangle music scene, especially through its long-running Thursday-night performances at Cat's Cradle during the 1970s and early 1980s. The band's lineup over the years included musicians such as Snuffy Smith, Charles Lee Conard, and Al McCanless.

The current lineup includes:
Scott Hancock (guitar), Stan Brown (banjo), Al McCanless (fiddle), Jim Boren (Dobro) and Julie Brown (bass).

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.

Deep Chatham Ramblers are a Pittsboro, NC–based local roots/folk-rock group that sit firmly in the Chatham County live music scene, especially around breweries, patios, and community events.

Their style fits comfortably into the Americana / roots rock / folk bar-band tradition, drawing from:

*Classic rock and ‘60s–‘70s pop influences (e.g., Beatles-era songwriting sensibility)
*Older American styles like doo-wop, gospel, and early rock & roll
*Acoustic-driven, easygoing arrangements suited for casual live settings

The overall sound is melodic, accessible, and crowd-pleasing!

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.

Nine Times Around is a North Carolina–based Irish/Celtic traditional band that’s part of the Triangle’s local pub and festival music scene, especially around Cary, Apex, and nearby towns.

Sound and style:

Nine Times Around focuses on traditional Irish music, typically including:
*Jigs, reels, and hornpipes
*Folk ballads and pub singalongs
*Instrumental sets rooted in Irish session culture

Their performances fit the informal, communal “session” tradition, where musicians often play in a circle and the energy builds organically rather than following a rigid set list.

Unlike some touring acts, Nine Times Around leans into:

Authenticity over spectacle
A relaxed, atmosphere
Audience participation (singing, clapping, sometimes dancing)
In short

Nine Times Around isn’t a studio-focused band with a big commercial profile—they’re a grassroots Irish session band that helps keep traditional Celtic music alive in North Carolina. Their strength is in live performance, community connection, and recreating the feel of a lively Irish pub gathering rather than a formal concert.

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.

Some things are just meant to be. Alicia Best (US) and Robert Jackson (UK) met while busking on the cobbled streets of Ireland and discovered both a musical and personal harmony that was serendipitous. Their sound is transcontinental, blending Jackson's British folk rock background with Best's North Carolina-bred alt-country melodies.

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.

Tommy Thunderfoot & The Accelerators is an established three-piece blues/rock-based band of over 15 years based in the Triangle East area. They bring high energy to their shows!

This terrific group is based in the Clayton/Raleigh area and performs a mix of blues classics, Southern rock, jam-oriented music, and original songs. They describe their style as "blues," "southern fried jam," and original music.

Tommy Thunderfoot's stage name reportedly came from his habit of stomping his foot while performing. According to his biography, he began playing guitar in 1981 and was heavily influenced by the blues lineage that includes Stevie Ray Vaughan and the artists who inspired Vaughan.

As a live act, they have played festivals and venues across the Southeast and continue to appear at regional events--we're thrilled to have them perform as part of Bynum Front Porch's 25th season of weekly summer music!

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.

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! 

A defining feature of the band is its large, flexible lineup—often 16–20+ performers—with a big horn section, percussion, and multiple vocalists.  Their size and instrumentation give them a powerful, parade-ready sound that works just as well on a stage as it does marching through the streets.

Their origins trace back to 2010 in Durham, when a small group assembled for a ceremonial performance and quickly evolved into a regular band as demand for their style grew. In performance, they’re less about passive listening and more about participation!

The Bulltown Strutters are less a traditional band and more a mobile party—a joyful, brass-driven collective that brings the spirit of New Orleans street music to North Carolina with a distinctly local, community-centered twist.

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.

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.

Mad Crush is an indie folk/rock “supergroup” based in North Carolina, particularly associated with the Carrboro/Chapel Hill music scene. The band is known for blending storytelling, theatrical concepts, and melodic songwriting into a kind of narrative-driven musical experience.

At its core, Mad Crush centers on songwriters John Elderkin and Joanna Sattin, whose vocals often play off each other in a conversational, almost dramatic style—like two characters working through relationships, doubts, and everyday life.

Musically, their sound leans toward acoustic-driven indie folk and pop, with touches of classic rock influence. Critics have described them as a mix between retro British rock (like The Kinks) and modern Americana songwriting.

The full lineup has included musicians from several established NC bands, contributing to their “supergroup” label. Their instrumentation often features acoustic guitar, violin, percussion, and electric guitar, creating a layered but still intimate sound.

Overall, Mad Crush stands out in the North Carolina music scene for:

Narrative, character-driven songwriting
Male–female vocal interplay
A blend of indie folk, pop, and classic rock influences
A conceptual, almost theatrical approach to albums and performances

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.