FAQs
Q : I’ve never been to Porch Stomp or Governors Island. What can I expect?
A : Porch Stomp is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the folk music community in NYC. With innovative and engaging programming, Porch Stomp has been connecting musicians and communities for over 13 years. We are entirely volunteer-run and community funded, meaning that everything you see or hear from Porch Stomp is a product of the blood, sweat and tears from musicians and music lovers just like you!
Q : Will there be food and drink available?
A : There is food and drink located throughout the Island, the majority in Liggett Terrace. We encourage you to check out Little Eva's for food, and Threes Brewing for beer! More information about food and drink options can be found HERE.
Q : Can I bring food and/or alcohol?
A : Food = SURE! Alcohol = NO. See the Governors Island website for details on their strictly-enforced policies.
Q: How do I get there?
A: You have to take a short and fun ferry ride from one of two specific Governors Island ferry locations in Manhattan or Brooklyn, and NYC Ferry is also running a shuttle service from Wall Street Pier 11 to Yankee Pier. More information about ferries can be found HERE.
Q: Is Porch Stomp a family-friendly event?
A: Yes, most definitely. Especially if you or your family members and kids like to dance!
Q: Can I bring pets?
A: No. See the Governors Island website for details on their strictly-enforced policies.
Q: How much does it cost to attend?
A: Porch Stomp is 100% FREE to attend and 100% volunteer-run. However, the Governors Island ferry may, depending on your age and the times you ride, cost you around $5/person, roundtrip.
Q: I play an instrument. Will there be opportunities to play at Porch Stomp?
A: You bet’cha! A number of our porch stomp stages will be open jams. Check out our Porch Stomp participatory page! Can’t find the one that’s right for you? Bring your strings anyway! There will be ton of folks looking to meet up and play- make friends and strum on!
Q: What if I can’t dance that well?
A: Don’t worry, neither can we.
Q: What if it rains?
A: Porch Stomp takes place rain or shine. We will make location changes as necessary to accommodate for rain on the day of the event.
Q : Can I volunteer to help before or during the event?
A : YES! We’d love to have you participate. Please email our volunteer team at porchstompvolunteer@gmail.com. And thank you! We’re a small, growing organization of volunteers, so anything you may want to contribute - we want to know about it!
Q: Can I make a donation? I know Porch Stomp is 100% free and 100% volunteer-run.
A: Please do! You can make a quick, non-tax-deductible donation to Porch Stomp on Venmo at @Porch-Stomp and on PayPal at mmnyporchstomp@gmail.com. If you want your donation to be tax-deductible, you can donate HERE through our fiscal sponsor, Make Music New York, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Be sure to message that the donation is for Porch Stomp.
Q : What other events does Porch Stomp do?
A : Porch Stomp presents a myriad of programing year round with the goal of enhancing the folk community across New York City, including Flatfoot Flatbush (a part of the MMNY Winter Solstice Celebration). Join our mailing list to learn more about exciting opportunities on the rise!
Q: How do I sign up for your mailing list?
A: We thought you’d never ask!
CONTACT US
For questions and comments email mmnyporchstomp@gmail.com