A Front Porch Newsletter for all SongFarmer Chapters (MAY 2026)
June, 2026
SongFarmers “Cultivator – A newsletter for all SongFarmer Chapter leaders
Hello SongFarmer Chapter Leader,
Thanks to everyone involved in deciding to reschedule the May Gathering October 16 and 17, 2026. The weather forecasts for May were horrendous with heavy rain expected for the entire duration of the event. It was a delicate decision to make. I’m sure everyone agrees it was the right decision.
SongFarmering – Fostering and Growing your SongFarmer Chapter Community.
Good Practices –
• Being friendly and welcoming to your community.
• Welcoming younger musicians and encouraging them to participate.
• Playing and singing familiar songs.
• Maintaining volume levels that enable all to hear the other players without music amplification.
• Sharing your Chapter on social media.
• Visiting other local Jams.
Although not written in stone as “Policy” these are pretty good practices that will help your Chapter attract players and singers for months and years. Everyone knows that good things don’t last forever (many reasons for this). But by being aware of some good practices the chances of your chapter surviving challenges will surely improve yournchances of becoming very successful in providing a place to gather with friends and friends to be and play music together.
We are seeing continued roots growth of local SongFarmers Chapters, we are imdeed building a “front porch ‘round the World.” Please contact us with your suggestions and ideas, encourage others to start their own SongFarmers chapter, small is good! The
Contact for newsletters is me, Perry Brake – my email is jpbrake5@gmail.com.
REMEMBER: the next SongFarmers Gathering happens at Michael’s cabin near Lexington, KY, October 16 and 17, 2026. Make plans to attend and spread the word! That’s it for June 2026. – Be well and play on the porch!
