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August 05, 2008
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion: Mountain Stage returns to historical downtown Bristol
Mountain Stage returns to historical downtown Bristol on Sunday, August 17 at the Paramount Center for the Arts to record its weekly radio program featuring performances by Carlene Carter, Eric Church, Ed Snodderly, Mike Farris, Del McCoury and others.
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion: Mike Marshall & Darol Anger
Mike Marshall & Darol Anger set to host Friday night Super Jam
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion: Border Bash 2008
Border Bash 2008 features live music on the third Friday of every month from May through August, showcasing musicians who will perform later this year at the 8th Annual Rhythm and Roots Reunion.
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion: The Hackensaw Boys
It’s the ‘twilight zone’ of life on the road. A day off for a touring musician often results in very little progress, unless you count sleep as an accomplishment. Out of fear of waking the beast, Rhythm and Roots waited until well into the early evening before tracking down Jesse Fiske of Charlottesville, Virginia’s high energy and loose cannon band, The Hackensaw Boys.
August 04, 2008
12th UMOJA/Unity Festival Schedule Announced
The 12th UMOJA/Unity festival will take place August 8-9, 2008, on the grounds of Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, Tn. Friday and Saturday organizers have planned a variety of music, entertainment, a parade and great food. Events are free - and the goal is to celebrate the unity of local cultures. News Channel 11 at noon talks with Umoja organizers Bill Jennings and Tim Swecker about the upcoming events.
Symphony of the Mountains Announces 62nd Season
The 62nd season of Symphony of the Mountains celebrates regionalism as we continue to entertain, enrich and educate our northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia community
July 30, 2008
Short Takes
LARRY GATLIN
Larry Gatlin struck gold when “All the Gold in California” hit huge in 1979.
Hear Gatlin and his brothers on Aug. 1 when they bring all the gold to Greeneville’s Niswonger Performing Arts Center. With more hits than stars in the sky, the Gatlins nowadays mix gospel with their country.
But they pack the hits, too. Remember 1975’s “Broken Lady”? How about “Love is Just A Game”? The Texan trio will most likely sing those and most of their two dozen or so hits when they grab their gold records off the wall, load up the bus and bring them to Greeneville.
Carter Family Festival
Curly Seckler To Perform During 34th Annual Event
MACES SPRING, Va. – Curly Seckler surely sounded excited.
The bluegrass musician, at age 88, recalled the memory of when he was last on stage at the Carter Fold in Maces Spring, Va., near Hiltons.
“I have not played there since 1987,” Seckler said during a brief Monday telephone interview from his home in Hendersonville, Tenn.
“I’m tickled to death to come back up that way,” Seckler said. “I used to work that every year, up every October.”
However, for the past few years, Seckler has been semi-retired, no longer roaming the road regularly from gig to gig. Even so, he claims to be the oldest, active, nationally-known bluegrass musician.
Joining Forces
Scat Cats, Wells Brothers To Perform Together
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Two bands with two sounds from one family.
For three decades or so, Kingsport’s Scat Cats and Bluff City’s Wells Brothers went their own merry individual ways. But now blood and consequence binds the bands.
When folks turn out to hear the Scat Cats on Aug. 2 at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, Tenn., they will also hear the Wells Brothers.
But not separately.
Presented by Unity in Community, a Bristol, Tenn.-based organization devised to strengthen bonds among the region’s varying races and religions, the show will feature the Scat Cats in tandem with the Wells Brothers.
July 24, 2008
Virginia Higlands Festival To Feature Arts, Antiques, Crafts, Music And More
The biggest annual party in Abingdon will begins Friday. The two-week-long Virginia Highlands Festival – celebrating all that is great about this colonial-era town – kicks off with a variety of shows, exhibits, craft demonstrations and more.
July 23, 2008
Dixie Bee-Liners Will Start Highlands Festival Buzzing
Buzz with the bees or twist the night away.
Abingdon Festival Pays Tribute To Celtic Music During Event
Roots grow far deeper than those in the backyard. Roots can reach from whence you stand to clear across the big pond to Scotland, Ireland and England.
Short Takes: Marty Stuart, Floydfest and WWE Coming Up in Tri-Cities
Here’s a glimpse at weekend entertainment.
Keep Track of Region’s Entertainment With elecTriCity Calendar
Power your entertainment with elecTriCity calendar.
July 22, 2008
The Dixie Bee-Liners to Headline Ola Belle Reed Homecoming Festival
LANSING, North Carolina – July 21, 2008 – Pinecastle recording artists The Dixie Bee-Liners will headline the Third Annual Ola Belle Reed Homecoming Festival in Lansing, North Carolina, August 15-17.
July 16, 2008
Harsh Lessons, Homeless in a Chevy Inspired Lyrics
Two men sat somewhere outside Gatlinburg, Tenn. – a park, along a lonely back mountain road, a friend’s driveway, wherever.
July 12, 2008
Chattanooga’s Colorful Canvas Offers New Discoveries
Making the most of summer vacation is on the minds of many travelers – with the one-tank trip and regional travel becoming ever more appealing. Chattanooga, not far down the road, is a good choice for family fun, and the destination city offers a host of new and different activities.
July 11, 2008
Fun Fest Schedule of Events
Fun Fest Kicks Off Friday With News Channel 11’s Morning Edition. We have a full schedule of events for Fun Fest 2008 as well as tickets and registration info inside.
July 10, 2008
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Empire Calendar
Empire Calendar
July 09, 2008
Sharin’ the Spotlight on the Big Red Rug
Charlie Engle won’t go so far as calling himself the “Singing Librarian.”
From Bonneroo to Bristol, Avett Brothers Are Getting Around
Seas of eyeballs looked back at the Avett Brothers last month at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. More than 70,000 folks attended.
Music Fest in Sugar Grove, N.C. Honors Legend Doc Watson
A huge tent sprawls across the lawn, covering 1,000 seats and housing the big stage.
Short Takes: Kingsport’s Fun Fest, Outdoor Drama ‘Liberty!’ and Great on State on This Week’s List
A look at entertainment events in the region.
July 07, 2008
ElecTriCity Calendar
Check out weekend entertainment events.
July 02, 2008
‘Mother’ of ‘Bluegrass Baby’ to be in Bristol July 10
Make it in Nashville. Michelle Cupit hopes to. She may well do so this year, next year, perhaps in five years or maybe never.
Short Takes: A Look at Region’s Entertainment
A look at upcoming entertaintainment in the Tri-Cities region.
June 26, 2008
Goose Creek Symphony: Bands Joins a Host of Others for Song of the Mountain Festival
From the now here’s something different category come Goose Creek Symphony.
Short Takes: Movies and Music, Twilight and Bluegrass, Web Wilder, Benefit Concert
A look a region’s weekend entertainment.
June 25, 2008
New Downtown Bristol Concert Debuts
Downtown Bristol. Border Bash. Downtown Center performances. Rhythm and Roots. Bristol lives, baby. Add It’s Great on State to the list.
