ElecTriCity Calendar

Compiled by Mary Dutton
Bristol Herald Courier
Published: July 8, 2008

NIGHTLIFE

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. July 12, 9 p.m., Lightnin’ Charlie, Billy Crawford and Chuck Pearson, $10. http://www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

DOWNTOWN CENTER: Bristol, 810 State St. July 14, 7 p.m., Full Moon Jam Night; July 15, 7 p.m., Bluegrass Night. (423) 764-4171.

FAST LANE: Bristol, 3122 Lee Hwy. July 11, DJ Marquez, $3; July 12, 10 p.m., 10K Flames. (276) 591-1712.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. July 10, 7 p.m., Secret Lives, Harvard, and Speak of the End; July 11, 7 p.m., Hammer Brothers, Golden Arm, and Sundale. (423) 926-3896.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. July 10, 8 p.m., Drum Circle and 9:30 p.m., Annie Robinette; July 11, 10 p.m., Nomadz; July 12, 10 p.m., Hoo Doos. (423) 844-0049.

ROCK-N-HORSE II BAR & GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. July 11-12, Road Tripp. http://www.rocknhorse2.com or (423) 844-0400.

CIVIC CENTERS

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m., WWE Smack Down Summer Slam Tour, $22.50-$62.50. (423) 461-4884.

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. July 20, 7:30 p.m., Earth, Wind and Fire, $45-$50; Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m., Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, $32.50-$35. (423) 638-1679.

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA: Charlotte. Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m., American Idols Live Tour, $39.50-$68.50. (704) 688-9000.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, Comfort Systems USA Performance Center, near Sears Court. July 10, From Nashville, Michele Cupit. (276) 645-0035, http://www.pickinporch.org.

MUSIC/MOVIES IN PARK: Bristol, Va., Cumberland Square Park, July 10, Ronnie Blake and Cimarron, 6:30 p.m. with movies showing 9 p.m. Movie listings available at BVU.

BLUERIDGE MUSIC CENTER: Galax, Va., Milepost 213, Blue Ridge Parkway, July 12, Willard Gayhart, Alternate Roots, Skeeter and the Skidmarks and the Highlanders; Cloggin’ Showcases every fourth Saturday; museum auditorium, documentary, Flatt and Scruggs TV Show film, 5 p.m., $10.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: Marion, Hungry Mother State Park, at the gazebo behind the restaurant, July 12, Jim Lloyd, (Bluegrass), 8-9 p.m. Bring lawn chair or blanket.

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM HISTORICAL STATE PARK: Big Stone Gap, Lunch on the Lawn, July 11, Ron Swindall, noon-1 p.m. Bring own lunch or purchase box lunch from museum, $5. (276) 523-1322.

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: July 11, Toons at noon, Rex Ward, Stars & Stripes, Sousa & Salutes on the Mighty Wurtlizer; July 12, The Avett Brothers, 8 p.m. (423) 274-8920.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Galax, Va., Grayston Street stage, Groovin’ on Grayson, final Friday of each month, live music and dance, children’s activities and lots more. To book your band, http://www.groovinongrayson.com or .

IT’S GREAT ON STATE: 800 block of State St., July 10, Ol’ Dogs New Tricks, Catbird Seat, Ras Alan and the Lions and Everybody Fields, 5-9 p.m.

BORDER BASH: 600 Block of State St., July 18, children’s activities, crafters, concessions and live music, 6 p.m. with Major Canty and Ron Dunbar Band, Woody Pines & The Lonesome Two at 7 and 8:30 p.m. (276) 645-0111, (423) 573-2200 or http://www.bristolrhythm.com.

CONCERT: Gray, Tenn., Appalachian Fair Grounds, July18, Chuck Wagon Gang hosted by Congressman David Davis, 6 p.m., free. (423) 646-1589.

FESTIVAL

MUSIC FEST ‘N SUGAR GROVE: Sugar Grove, N.C., July 11-13, Old Cove Creek School. Doc Watson, The Kruger Brothers, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Cadillac Sky and more with workshops, a songwriter’s showcase, vendors, food. Rain or shine. http://www.musicfestnsugargove.org or http://www.covecreek.net.

FIDDLERS CONVENTION: Tazewell County Fairgrounds, July 11-13, Band competition, individual instrument competition and duet competition. Guided tours of the New Harmonies roots music exhibit, etc. (276) 988-6755 or .

DOWNTOWN DAYS FESTIVAL: Marion, July 18-19, Chili championship, Show ‘n’ Shine car, truck and motorcycle show, music featuring Phantom, world’s largest yard sale to benefit Marion Senior High School, farmers market, sidewalk sale, guided nature tour of Riverwalk and downtown, theater performances, teen block party, food and lots more. (276) 783-4190.

BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TIME JAMBOREE: Wytheville, George Wythe High School Auditorium, July 19, Fescue, 7-9 p.m. Free, however, donations will be accepted to help defray travel expenses of the band. (276) 223-4835.

VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS FESTIVAL: Abingdon, July 26-Aug. 10, American Idol, teen car show, battle of the bands, crafts, bike parade, flea market, pet show, contests, and lots more. (276) 456-5821.

TAZEWELL COUNTY FAIR: Tazewell, Va., 515 Fairground Road, county fair, Aug. 10-16. Day and season passes on sale; Aug. 13, Rock On, battle of the rock bands. (276) 988-7300.

CALL FOR VENDORS: Tazewell, Burke’s Garden Fall Festival, Sept. 27. Vendors, artisans and craftsmen with items handmade, homemade or homegrown needed. Applications must be received by July 18 for inclusion in brochure. (276) 472-2544 or .

THEATER

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, Barter Stage II, through Aug. 16, Don’t Cry for Me Margaret Mitchell; through Aug. 9, Evita, an Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical; through Aug. 10, The Who’s Tommy; through July 19, the Barter Players present The Frog Prince; Barter Theatre, through Aug. 10, The Cure for Love; (276) 628-3991.

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: Jonesborough, 125 1/2 West Main St., July 17-27 Swing! 8 p.m., $12 general admission/$10 students and seniors. (423) 753-1010, http://www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

LAMPLIGHT THEATRE: Fall Branch, Tenn., July 11-12, United We Stand, a patriotic tribute with Christian vocal artist Billy Wayne, musicians and dancers, 7 p.m. each evening. Matinee performance July 12 at 2 p.m. $15 adults/$10 students. July 11, 12, $8 adults/$5 students. Reservations required. (423) 348-7610 or http://www.lamplighttheatre.com.

REX THEATER: Galax, Va., July 19, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 7 p.m. 6 p.m. classic pre-show music. $2.50. Proceeds will benefit Twin County United Way.

WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: Wytheville, Va., through Aug. 31, Greatest hits of the 50’s and 60’s at Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Thursday, Friday, Saturday’s, 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee 3 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. (276) 223-0891 or (999) 950-3382.

TRAIL OF THE LONESOME PINE: July 10-12, Outdoor Drama, 8 p.m.; pre-show, July 10, Michael Maggard & Pathway of Time; July 11, Virginia Sugarcane Cloggers; July 12, Just Dovie with Dovie Sowards, 7:15 p.m. Reservations, (276) 523-1235.

STORYTELLING

STROLLING AND STORIES TOURS: Jonesborough. Strolling and stories tours with guided walking tours through historic district. Tours Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. (423) 753-9882, . (423) 753-1010.

INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING CENTER: Jonesborough, 100 W. Main St., through July12, Gay Ducey, 7:30 p.m. $12. (423) 753-1010, (800) 952-8392 or http://www.storytellingcenter.net.

JONESBOROUGH STORYTELLERS GUILD: Piney Flats, Rocky Mount Museum, July 12, 7:30 p.m., Graveyard Tales, some stories may not be suitable for children under 6; $5 adults, $3 students; (423) 288-2822.

MUSIC/DANCE

ALLISON GAP RURITAN CLUB: Saltville, 165 Lick Skillet Road, Allison Gap Community Center, Jamboree jam sessions Friday nights 6:30 p.m. (276) 496-5435.

BECK MOUNTAIN CORN MAZE & ENTERTAINMENT BARN: Elizabethton, Tenn., 110 Corn Maze Lane, July 12, Music Memories. Free couples/line dance lessons beginning 5 p.m. every Saturday night with paid admission. (423) 543-2676, cell, (423) 543-1045.

BUFFALO RURITAN CLUB: Bluff City, corner of Beaver Creek Road and Buffalo Road, July 12, Old Dogs New Tricks, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; $5; Jackie Davis, (423) 306-5770, (423) 247-9075.

BURLEY TWIRLERS: Abingdon Senior Center. Dances first and third Saturday. (276) 628-9121, 628-2803.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, July 12, Trey Hensley & Drivin’ Force, 7:30 p.m. $5 adults/children 6-11, $1; under six free. (276) 645-0035, http://www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, July 11, Benny Jones. 7:30-10 p.m. $5.

CONTRA DANCE: Bristol, Va., Bristol Ballet, 628 Cumberland St., July 11, 7-10:30 p.m., members of Goosebone Prophets accompanied by caller Nick Boulet; dance class for newcomers from 7-7:30 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 students, $15 for family; (276) 591-4667.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58., July 12, East Ky Tyme; $5, adults, 12 years and older/$1 for children 2 -11, 7:30-10:30. (276) 679-3541.

DIVINE BARBECUE RESTAURANT: Greeneville, Tenn., 25 Victory Blvd., July 11, Majestic Heights Quartet, 6 p.m. (423) 638-3931 or http://www.openarmsministry.info.

EASTMAN SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE CLUB: Kingsport, Eastman Lodge, Bays Mountain. Evening dances second, fourth Saturdays. (423) 229-3771.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, July 12, Dixie River Band; July 19, White Top Mountain Band; July 26, Appalachian Strings; house band is Dixie River Boys; 7:30-11 p.m.; adults: $4/under 12 free. (276) 794-9067.

HANDSOME MOLLY’S BISTRO & SMALL WINE SHOPPE: Marion, 118 East Main St., July 12, Flutist Beth Graham, 6-8 p.m. (276) 783-2300.

HORSE CREEK GOSPEL MUSIC BARN: Greene County, Tenn., 657 Broyles Road, July 12, Gospel Grass, Bristol, Tenn., 7 p.m. $2. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, (cooked on the grill outside), baked beans, etc. (423) 639-2322 or http://www.horsecreekgospelbarn.com.

IRON HORSE CAMPGROUND: Damascus, 30460 Blossom Road, 1 mile west of town, Hwy. 58, July 11, Junior Royal and Country Classics; July 12, Pool Hall Country. 7:30-10:30 p.m. (276) 475-6008.

JOHNSON CITY SENIORS’ CENTER: 607-609 Myrtle Ave. Line dance lessons. (423) 434-6237.

LAYS HARDWARE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Coeburn, Va., July 11, South Mtn. Boys, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 advance/$12 regular.  (276) 395-5160 or .

MOUNTAIN EMPIRE SHAG SOCIETY: Johnson City, Holiday Inn Lounge, S. Roan St., Monday, 7 p.m., Carolina Shag free basic lesson. Carl Edwards, (423) 878-5877 or Larry Calhoun, (423) 239-5906.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, Tenn., 712 State St. July 10, 8 p.m., Drum Circle and 9:30 p.m., Annie Robinette (folk/alternative rock); July 11, 10 p.m., Nomadz (rock); July 12, 10 p.m., Natti Love Joys (reggae). (423) 844-0049.

OUTDOORSMEN BUILDING: Kingsport, 4535 Kingsport Hwy. 11-W, July 11, Dave O’Roark and the Southern Countrymen Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children. (423) 913-3205.

ROSE HILL KARAOKE CLUB: Rose Hill, Va., Karaoke every Wednesday and Saturday, 6 p.m. $2 donation.

ETC.

COWBOY DAYS: Virginia City, 7108 Stoney Fork Road, July 12, Real cowboy action. Activities include cowboy music and comedy, cowboy movies, western costumes, games and contests for the kids, concessions and more ‘ol time fun. (276) 223-1873 or http://www.vacity.com.

AUDITIONS

MUSICIANS, SINGERS NEEDED: Virginia’s College at Wise Division of Music for UVa-Wise concert band and UVa-Wise Chamber Choir; musicians contact Richard Galyean, (276) 328-0235, ; singers, contact David Volk, 328-0271, .

HILLS ARE ALIVE CHORUS: Of Sweet Adelines International, actively seeking new members; women who sing four-part harmony invited any Tuesday 7 p.m., Blountville, Factory Stores of America, 354 Shadowtown Road, Suite 247, I -81 at Exit 66. Lauri Matheson, (423) 646-2176, Jeanie Monhollen, (276) 628-8817.

FIFE AND DRUM CORPS: Elizabethton, 1651 W. Elk Ave., Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, each Saturday, 11 a.m. Experienced fife players and drummers and anyone musically inclined for ages 12 and up needed to revive Betsy towne Fife & Drum Corps. (423) 543-5808.

THEATRE BRISTOL: 512 State St., Bristol, Tenn. Three Billy Goats Gruff, July 13, 2:30 p.m., and July 14, 7 p.m. Nine roles for children in grades third and up. Also technical and backstage crew, orchestra and costuming volunteers. No experience or prepared materials necessary. Bring calendar of potential conflicts and wear appropriate footwear (no flip flops, clogs or sandals). Performances will be for school groups Sept. 4-5, 11- 12, 18-19. (423) 968-4977.

Calendar is a free public service published at the discretion of the Bristol Herald Courier. Submission deadline is Monday at noon for the items scheduled during the upcoming week. Clubs are encouraged to submit notices of appearances of musicians at nightspots in Northeast Tennessee or Southwest Virginia. New photos of bands are always welcome, especially if members have changed recently. Send a schedule with show times and contact numbers and photos of performers to ElecTriCity Calendar, Bristol Herald Courier Calendar, P.O. Box 609, Bristol, VA 24201. Fax: (276) 669-3696. E-mail: . Phone: (276) 645-2515. For more information call Mary Dutton at (276) 669-2181.