ElecTriCity Calendar: An Entertainment Guide

NIGHTLIFE

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. May 22, 8 p.m., Catbird Seat, $6; May 23, 9 p.m., The Original Red Clay Ramblers, $16. www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

FAST LANE: Bristol, 3122 Lee Hwy. May 23, DJ Marquez, $3. (276) 591-1712.

5 O’CLOCK BAR: Bristol, 620 State St. May 24, Altered State, $5. (423) 573-2275.

5 O’CLOCK BAR: Glade Spring, 35025 Brittany Lee Drive, off I-81 Exit 29. May 23-24, Trust-n-Fear, $6. (276) 429-2275.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. May 24, 11 p.m., Blitzkid and Dirty Johns; May 25, 7 p.m., Shipwreck, Legacies, Fingers Crossed and Convictions. (423) 926-3896.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State Street. May 22, 9:30 p.m., Annie Robinette; May 23-24, 10 p.m., Citizen Kane. (423) 844-0049.

ROCK-N-HORSE II BAR & GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. May 23-24, Currie Clayton. www.rocknhorse2.com or (423) 844-0400.

CIVIC CENTERS

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. May 30, 7:30 p.m., ZZ Top, $39-$49; May 31, 8 p.m., Joe Diffie, $22. (423) 461-4884.

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. May 22, 6:30 p.m., Gold City and Aaron Wilburn, $12-$35. (423) 638-1679.

ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Roanoke. June 2, 8 p.m., Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, $49.50-$70. (540) 853-5483.

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA: Charlotte. May 31, 7 p.m., Hank Williams Jr and Lynyrd Skynyrd, $25-$69.50; June 16, 7:30 p.m., The Cure, $34.50-$54.50. (704) 522-6500.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol Mall, Comfort Systems USA Performance Center, near Sears Court. May 22, Jim Lloyd and the Skinner Family, 7 p.m. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.

DOWNTOWN CENTER: 810 State St., May 22, Hot Summer Nights/Good Time Charlie; May 24, Farmers Market; May 26, Full Moon Jam Country/Nostalgia Honkee Tonk Heroes; May 27, Bluegrass Nights/Midnight Ramblers. Music 7 p.m. nightly.

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: May 24, The Muses performed by Highlands Ballet, 7 p.m. $5, $3 children under age 12; May 31, Darryl Scott and John Cowan Band, 8 p.m., $20. (423) 274-8920.

BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTER: Galax, Va., Blueridge Parkway, Milepost 213, May 24, Young Mountain Musicians, 7 p.m.; Flat and Scruggs TV Show video, 5 p.m. $3. (276) 236-5309.

CEDAR BLUFF BANDSTAND: Cedar Bluff Town Square, May 25, Generations, 4 to 5 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Free admission.

MOUNTAIN RIVER CONCERT SERIES: Elizabethton, 1651 West Elk Ave., Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, May 31, Smokey Meadows, 7 p.m., $5 adults/$2 children. (423) 543-5808.

CRANBERRY THISTLE: Jonesborough, May 31, The Plum Creek String Band plays Appalachian/Jamaican groove music. (423) 753-0090.

FESTIVAL

PLUMB ALLEY DAY: Abingdon, May 24, Yard sales, food, bagpipe music, dance performance, magic show, children’s activities, pottery, art, crafts, jewelry, antiques, etc. Festivities begin 9 a.m. Vendor info (276) 614-0875/other info, (276) 628-3719 or abingdonkiwanis.org.

GATHERING IN THE GAP MUSIC FESTIVAL: Big Stone Gap, Southwest Virginia Museum, May 24. The festival features the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Dirk Powell and Three Fox Drive, plus many other performers. Also featured are workshops, children’s area, crafts and more. (276) 523-1322 or www.gatheringinthegap.com.

CLINCH RIVER DAYS FESTIVAL: St. Paul, May 30, 31 and June 1. Activities include river and railroad lore and history, art and photography, carnival rides and games, music, samplings from local vineyards, birding walk, canoe trip, fishing demonstration, hikes and lots more. (276) 762-5544.

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Sneedville, Tenn., Jimmy’s Homeplace, May 30-31, Jimmy Martin Memorial Bluegrass Festival by the Clinch River, food, crafts and entertainment by various artists. Friday, 12 noon-10 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (423) 733-4541 or www.overhomesneedville.com; booth information, (423) 272-2426.

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.; e-mail: info@earhartcampground.com or www.earhartmusicfestival.com.

THEATER

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, Barter Stage II, through May 24, Much Ado About Nothing; Barter Theatre; through May 24, Keep on the Sunny Side; through May 24, the Barter Players present Miss Nelson Has a Field Day; Barter II, through Aug. 16, Don’t Cry for Me Margaret Mitchell; May 30-Aug. 9, Evita, an Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical. (276) 628-3991.

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: Jonesborough, 125 1/2 West Main St., May 23, 24, 30, 31, June 6-7, 8 p.m., May 25, June 1 & 8, 2 p.m. The Dixie River Swim Club, $12 general admission/$10 students and seniors. (423) 753-1010, www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

LINCOLN THEATRE: Marion, June 6, Glade Spring High School Class of ‘58 presents Pure Gold, a 50’s and 60’s doo-wop group from Pittsburg, Pa., 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. (276) 783-6092, www.thelincoln.org.

STORYTELLING

STROLLING AND STORIES TOURS: Jonesborough. Guided walking tours through historic district. Tours Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. (423) 753-9882, PositiveSTS@aol.com. (423) 753-1010.

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, 110 Corn Maze Lane, May 24, Southern Countrymen. 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, May 24, Southern 76, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; $5; Jackie Davis, (423) 306-5770, (423) 247-9075; Karaoke every Tuesday night, 6 p.m. with Gay Steele Smith and Karaoke Singers.

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

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, May 24, Mike Craver, Bill Hicks and Jim Watson of the original Red Clay Ramblers, 7:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children 6-11/under 6 free. (276) 645-0035, www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, May 23, Ransom McCoy. Jam every Monday night, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $5.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58. May 24, South Mountain Boys, $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.

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

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, May 24, Appalachian Strings, 7:30-10:30; Dixie River Band, 7:30-11 p.m. Adults: $4/under 12 free. (276) 794-9067.

GENERAL FRANCIS MARION HOTEL: Marion, 107 E. Main St., May 31, Ballroom and Latin dance, 8-10:30 p.m., beginner dance lesson, 7:30-8 p.m. casual dress, no partner required; May 31, Ballroom and Latin dance workshops with Swing, 3 p.m., Tango, 4 p.m. and Samba, 5 p.m. $5 per dance per person. (276) 783-5349.

HORSE CREEK GOSPEL MUSIC BARN: Greene County, Tenn., 657 Broyles Road, May 24, Dean Haney and the Big Creek, a bluegrass gospel group from Tennesssee, 7 p.m. $2. Cafe serving snacks, coffee and sodas. (423) 639-2322 or www.horsecreekgospelbarn.com.

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

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, May 23, 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, rdy3y@uvawise.edu; singers, contact David Volk, 328-0271, dpv4a@uvawise.edu.

GOSPEL SINGERS WANTED: Big Stone Gap, Tri-State Gospel Singing Convention June 8. If your gospel group would like to sing call Stacey, (276) 523-0374 or Alicia, (276) 523-5064 ext 10. Convention sponsorships available.

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.

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.

ETC.

MUSICIANS FOR SUMMER EVENTS: Marion downtown is accepting applications for Lunchtime on the Lawn series, farmers market and music festival. (287) 783-4190 or email: mdra@smyth.net.

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.

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: features@bristolnews.com. Phone: (276) 645-2515. For more information call Mary Dutton at (276) 669-2181.