Cooper-Young proves ‘perfect’ for Porchfest
Indie rock group Music by KOTA performs on a Felix Avenue porch during Cooper-Young Porchfest 2021 April 17, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Ukulele duo Jeremy Roberts and Denise Martin play on a Felix Avenue porch during Cooper-Young Porchfest 2021 April 17, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Singer/songwriter Kris Acklen performs on a porch on Evelyn Avenue during Cooper-Young Porchfest 2021 April 17, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Americana duo Burney Warren play on a Oliver Avenue porch during Cooper-Young Porchfest 2021 April 17, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Vivian Cheslack and Josh Shaw dance to the music during Cooper-Young Porchfest 2021 April 17, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Neighborhood leaders thought the tree-lined streets, where almost every home has a veranda, would be ideal for outdoor mini-concerts.
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Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.