ElecTriCity Calendar Is a Listing of Regional Entertainment

Compiled by Mary Dutton | Bristol Herald Courier
Published: June 12, 2008

NIGHTLIFE

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. June 13, 9 p.m., Blue Mother Tupelo, $12. http://www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

DOWNTOWN CENTER: Bristol, 810 State St. June 12, 7 p.m., Hot Southern Nights; June 16, 7 p.m., Full Moon Jam Night; June 17, 7 p.m., Bluegrass Night. (423) 764-4171.

FAST LANE: Bristol, 3122 Lee Hwy. June 13, DJ Marquez, $3. (276) 591-1712.

5 O’CLOCK BAR: Glade Spring, 35025 Brittany Lee Dr., off I-81 Exit 29. June 13-14, Steam Shovel. (276) 429-2275.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. June 13, 10 p.m., Trampskirts and the Scams; June 14, 7 p.m., Stray from the Path, Beards and Bats, and Convictions; June 17, 8 p.m., Ryan’s Hope. (423) 926-3896.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. June 12, 8 p.m., Drum Circle and 9:30 p.m., Annie Robinette; June 13, 10 p.m., Behind the 8 Ball; June 14, Tarnished. (423) 844-0049.

ROCK-N-HORSE II BAR & GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. June 13-14, Gruvmatics. http://www.rocknhorse2.com or (423) 844-0400.

CIVIC CENTERS

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. June 20, 7:30 p.m., MercyMe, $28. (423) 638-1679.

ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Roanoke. July 13, 7 p.m., WWE – World Wrestling Entertainment, $23-$64. (540) 853-5483.

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA: Charlotte. June 16, 7:30 p.m., The Cure, $34.50-$54.50. (704) 522-6500.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, Comfort Systems USA Performance Center, near Sears Court. June 12, Bryon Osborne and Ash Mountain Boys and Charly and Diamonds in the Rough, 7 p.m. (276) 645-0035, http://www.pickinporch.org.

BORDER BASH: 500 block of State St., June 20, Children’s activities, crafters, concessions and live music 6 p.m. with Fighting Haysi, Holy Ghost Tent Revival and The New Familiars, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (276) 645-0111, (423) 573-2200 or http://www.believeinbristol.org.

BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTER: Galax, Va., Blueridge Parkway, Milepost 213, June 14, Don Rigsby and Midnight Call, Allen Mills and the Lost and Found, 7 p.m.; Flatt and Scruggs TV show video shown in indoor auditorium 5:30 p.m. $10; June 14, the Juliation Student choir, 2 p.m., free. June 16-20, Henderson’s Week, honors Wayne Henderson. (276) 236-5309.

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM HISTORICAL STATE PARK: Big Stone Gap, Lunch on the Lawn, June 13, Aaron Davis of the Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center in Clintwood, noon-1 p.m. Bring a lunch or purchase one, $5. (276) 523-1322.

FESTIVAL

SEEDTIME ON THE CUMBERLAND FESTIVAL: Whitesburg, Ky., June 10-14, celebration of the art and culture of Letcher County and Central Appalachia. Events include mountain music, storytelling, crafts at Appalshop, etc.

SVCC VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL: Richlands, Southwest Virginia Community College campus, June 13, Larry Cordle and the Lonesome River Band; June 14, Russell Moore and Illrd Tyme, 6 p.m., free. (276) 964-7262 or .

ADVENTURECON: Knoxville, Convention Center, 701 Henley St., June 13-15. Collectibles show with special guests, Kevin Sorbo (Hercules), Mitchel Musso (Hannah Montana), wrestling icon, Rowdy Roddy Piper, comic book arrtist Michael Golden and many more actors/artists. (520) 887-6400 or http://www.adventurecon.com.

TAZEWELL COUNTY FAIR: Tazewell, Va., 515 Fairground Road, June 14, Open horse show, 1 p.m. (276) 979-0228 or 970-1928; County fair, Aug. 10-16. Day and season passes on sale; Aug. 13, Rock On, battle of the rock bands. (276) 988-7300.

EARHART MUSIC FESTIVAL: Bristol, Tenn., Volunteer Pkwy., Earhart Campground next to Bristol Motor Speedway, June 20-21, 3:30-11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday. Featured acts are Jan Smith, Old Line Skiffle Combo, Tony Holt & The Wildwood Valley Boys, The Grascals, Tennessee Skyline, Bluegrass Addiction Mark Johnson and Emory Lester, the Charlie Sizemore Band, Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, the Steel Drivers and the Red Stick Ramblers, $35 two day pass (purchased before May 20) and $45 two-day pass (after May 20)/children, 12 and under free. (423) 764-4406 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; or http://www.earhartmusicfestival.com.

RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL: Roan Mountain, Tenn., Roan Mountain State Park, June 21-22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Auction, music, more. Proceeds benefit community projects and college scholarships. (800) 250-8620.

WAYNE C. HENDERSON MUSIC FESTIVAL: Wilson, Va., Grayson Highlands State Park, June 21, 14th annual festival and guitar competition. Featured will be The Kruger Brothers and George Hamilton IV, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children’s area will feature a number of performers, including lariat master Doug Smith and his rope tricks, a magician, dulcimer lessons, music, crafts and games. (276) 236-9345.

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; June 25, The Who’s Tommy; through June 28, Sleeping Beauty; Barter Theatre, June 13-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.jones-boroughtheatre.com.

THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Bristol, Tenn., 518 State St., June 27, Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats, 7 p.m. $18 adults/$15 seniors; $8 children under 12. (423) 247-3779 or 956-6501.

WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: Wytheville, Va., June 19-Aug. 31, Greatest hits of the 50’s and 60’s at Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s, 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee 3 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. (276) 223-0891 or (999) 950-3382.

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;

STORYTELLING LIVE!: Jonesborough, International Storytelling Center, through June 14, Dovie Thomason, 2 p.m. $10 admission adults/$9 seniors and students. (423) 753-2171, (800) 952-8392 or http://www.storytellingcenter.net.

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, June 14, Bull’s Eye. 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, June 14, Distant Thunder, 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, June 14 concert by J.D. Crowe and the New South, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults/12 and under free; June 15, concert of gospel music by Jay Dixon & Friends, Heather Berry & Dominion Grass and the Primitive Quartet, 2 p.m. $10 adults/children 12 and under free. (276) 645-0035, http://www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, June 13, Benny Jones. Jam every Monday night, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58. June 14, East Ky. Tyme, $5, adults, 12 years and older/$1 for children 2 -11, 7:30-10:30. (276) 679-3541; Clogging classes for beginners, 6 p.m., intermediate, 7 p.m. (276) 679-5559 after 6.

DIVINE BARBECUE RESTAURANT: Greeneville, Tenn., 25 Victory Blvd. June 13, Brian Buschfield, 6 p.m. (423) 638-3931 or http://www.open-armsministry.info.

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

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, June 14, Dickenson County Grass, 7:30-10:30; Dixie River Band, 7:30-11 p.m. Adults: $4/under 12 free. (276) 794-9067.

HORSE CREEK GOSPEL MUSIC BARN: Greene County, Tenn., 657 Broyles Road, June 14, The Gibsons, a bluegrass gospel group from Sneedville, Tenn., 7 p.m. $2. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, (cooked on the grill outside), baked beans, etc. (423) 639-2322 or http://www.horse-creekgospelbarn.com.

IRON HORSE CAMPGROUND: Damascus, 30460 Blossom Road, 1 mile west of town, Hwy. 58, June 13, Ramblin Rose; June 14, Limited Edition, 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, June 13, bluegrass band Gaines Burke and Country Lovin’, 7-10 p.m.; June 14, The Lonesome Pine Sock Hop with DJ Jackie Marshall, 7:30-
11 p.m. $4 for over 12/ $1 children under 12.

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.

OUTDOORSMEN BUILDING: Kingsport, 4535 Kingsport Hwy. 11-W, June 13, Dave O’Roark and the Southern Countrymen Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children. (423) 913-3205.

RED ROOM: Blountville, 234 Carolina Pottery Drive, June 14, Kids Our Age, 8-11 p.m. $8 per person/$15 couple.

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

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, .

THEATRE OF BALLET ARTS: Bristol, Va., 519 State St., June 13, Open company auditions for dancers from any/all dance schools, 5 p.m. (276) 644-9465.

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, 160 Cummings St., June 21, Auditions for boys who look like they are between the ages of six and 10 for role in Beauty and the Beast, 10 a.m. (276) 619-3343 or .

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: June 22, 3 p.m. and June 24, 7 p.m. Sabrina Fair for women ages early 20’s throgh 60’s and men early 20’s through 70’s. (423) 791-4440 or http://www.jonesboroughtheatre.-com.

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.

n 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, 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. Information: Mary Dutton at (276) 669-2181.