A Different Kind of Evening

Not everything fits into a category.

Some people aren’t in recovery—but they’ve started to realize alcohol doesn’t really add to their life the way it once did.
They’re functioning. Doing well, even. But something feels… off.

And there aren’t many places to go with that.

Unfiltered Evenings | Front Porch Gatherings were created for that space.

A place to show up, sit down, listen, and connect—without needing to explain yourself.

What This Is

These are simple, acoustic-centered gatherings built around:

• Music
• Story
• Conversation

No stage. No spotlight. No pressure.

Just real people sharing a space for an evening.

What to Expect

Each gathering is a little different, but most include:

• Live acoustic music (originals + familiar songs)
• A short, honest story or reflection
• Open, informal connection afterward

You can participate as much—or as little—as you want.

No one is put on the spot.
No one is asked to label themselves.

Two Expressions of the Same Idea

Unfiltered Evenings

A little more open and flexible—these can happen in community spaces, churches, or local venues.

Front Porch Gatherings

Smaller, quieter, more intimate.
Slower pace. Conversation comes naturally.

Who This Is For

This space tends to resonate with people who:

• Are exploring or already living alcohol-free
• Don’t identify with traditional recovery language
• Want something more—without making it a big thing
• Are looking for connection that feels normal, not clinical

You don’t need to have a story.
You don’t need to explain why you’re here.

You just have to be willing to show up.

Why It Exists

There’s a growing number of people quietly asking:

“What would my life look like if I wanted more than alcohol was giving me?”

This is a place where that question can exist—without pressure, without labels, and without having to figure it all out.

Hosted Through Acoustic Evenings

These gatherings are part of the broader Acoustic Evenings experience—
where music creates space for something deeper than entertainment.

You don’t have to have a problem 

to want something better.