Free music for the people — lifting spirits, building community, and supporting local charities that need a voice.
Free music for the people — lifting spirits, building community, and supporting local charities that need a voice.
Hope and Harmony Collective was born from a simple idea: music has the power to bring people together, to heal, to inspire, and to give back.
We host free live music events — in backyards, on stages, and under open skies — to create moments that lift spirits and build community. But it’s about more than the music. Each gathering is designed to support local charities, raise awareness for meaningful causes, and spark real connection between neighbors.
Whether it’s a quiet song around a campfire or a full set on a small-town stage, we believe in creating spaces where people can pause, feel something, and remember they’re not alone. Through music and mission, we’re helping hope take root — one song, one story, and one community at a time.
I’m a husband, father, musician, and someone who’s come to believe that if we’re trying, we can’t fail — we either win, or we learn. That mindset shift changed everything for me. Over recent years, I’ve taken on challenges I never imagined: completing 100,000 push-ups in a year, running Spartan races, and learning to trust that we’re capable of far more than we think.
These experiences pushed me beyond my perceived limits and helped me reconnect with the things that give life meaning — family, nature, and music. Sometimes I play for fun, sometimes to process life, and sometimes just to soothe my soul. But always, music has grounded me. And now, it’s become something I feel called to share.
Over the past year, I kept asking myself a quiet question: Is there a way to bring music — something I love deeply — into my work life? I didn’t know the answer, but when the opportunity came up to present at a firm’s annual business kickoff meeting, I took the leap. Before I had the chance to talk myself out of it, I reached out to the firm’s leadership and pitched the idea of closing my presentation with a song. I said if she hesitated, I’d probably squash the song idea in two seconds. But instead, she loved the idea — and in that moment, I committed.
I knew this wasn’t just a campfire song — it was Starting Over by Chris Stapleton, performed in front of clients, prospects, and business partners. I had to show up musically and deliver a message that mattered in a professional setting. It was one of the most vulnerable things I’ve ever done. And it was received with open arms.
That moment didn’t just go well — it lit a spark. And that spark grew into a flame. I realized that music could be more than something I kept to myself. It could be a tool for connection, for inspiration, for building community. Eventually, all of that led to the vision for what would become Hope and Harmony Collective.
Hope and Harmony Collective is about creating space — through music, through story, through service. We host free live music events that bring people together, uplift spirits, and support local charities across NC, VA, MD, and DC. Whether it’s a backyard jam, a local fundraiser, or a shared moment between strangers, our goal is to create something real — something that reminds people they’re not alone and that they matter.
This journey has taught me that when we’re brave enough to try, amazing things can happen. I’m grateful you’re here. Let’s build something meaningful — together.
Hope and Harmony Collective creates moments that matter — through free live music events that bring people together, lift spirits, and support local charities across NC, VA, MD, and DC. Whether it’s a backyard jam or a community stage, we build spaces where connection grows, stories are shared, and hope feels real.