elecTriCity Calendar

NIGHTLIFE

BRISTOL VFW: Bristol, West State Street between 16th and 17th Streets. May 14, 8 p.m., Southern 76; May 16, Nomadz. www.bristolvfw.org or (423) 764-0381.

CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. May 15, 10:30 p.m., The Incredible Heat Machine; May 16, 10 p.m., Since October and November. www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. May 15, 9 p.m., Tennessee Mafia Jug Band (hillbilly country), $14; May 16, 9 p.m., The Youngers, $12. www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

5 O’CLOCK BAR: Glade Spring, 35025 Brittany Lee Drive, off I-81 Exit 29. May 15-16, 8 p.m., Sundance. (276) 429-2275.

GAGES RESTAURANT: Abingdon, 309 Falls Dr. May 29, 7 p.m., The Singing Crawfords (bluegrass and country gospel), $5. (276) 525-1610.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. May 15, 11 p.m., Wildcat Revival and The Business Machines; May 16, 10 p.m., South French Broads; May 17, 7 p.m., Plainclothes Tracy, The Winter Sound, and The Baker Family. (423) 926-3896.

MACHIAVELLI’S: Bristol, 8 5th St. May 16, 10 p.m., Spank (rock), $5. (423) 573-9955.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. May 14, 10 p.m., Annie Robinette; May 15, 10 p.m., Nomadz; May 16, 10 p.m., 10,000 Flames and Lamb Handler (hard rock); May 20, 10 p.m., George Worthmore and Ryan Ward. www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.

ROCK-N-HORSE II BAR & GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. May 15-16, Matt Boswell and the Hillbilly Blues Band. www.myspace.com/rocknhorse2 or (423) 844
0400.

CIVIC CENTERS

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. May 22, 8 p.m., Sugarland and Billy Currington (country), $51; June 5, 8 p.m., John Anderson (country), $25; June 26, 7 p.m., Casting Crowns (contemporary gospel), $22.50-$37.50. (423) 461-4884.

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND COLISEUM: Knoxville. June 6, 7:30 p.m., Joe Diffie (country), $25; June 12, 7 p.m., Jerry Seinfeld, $46-$76. (865) 215-8999.

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. May 16, 7:30 p.m., Phil Dirt and the Dozers, $27.50; June 6, 7:30 p.m., MercyMe (contemporary gospel), $35. (423) 638-1679.

THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA: Knoxville. June 10, 7:30 p.m., Phish (jam rock), $49.50. (865) 656-4444.

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA: Charlotte. June 9, 7:30 p.m., Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago, $29.50-$85; June 18, 7:30 p.m., Keith Urban and Sugarland (country), $20-$77. (704) 688-9000.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, May 14, VW Boys and Billy Wayne, 7 p.m. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.

SCIENCE HILL FINE ARTS AUDITORIUM: May 14-16, Choral Department of Science Hill High School’s spring Gala 2009 features vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers and drama, 7 p.m. each evening. Tickets: $5 available at door.

BORDER BASH: Bristol, 500 block of State St., May 15, children’s activities, crafters and concessions, 6 p.m.; Live music, 7 p.m. with Pokey LaFarge followed by the Wiskey Bent Valley Boys, 8:30 p.m. Free.

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Bristol, Tenn., 518 State St., May 18, Tennessee High School Spring Band and Choir Concert, 7 p.m. Donations accepted at the door. (423) 274-8920.

BROAD STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Kingsport, Church Circle, room L45, May 21, Bays Mountain Dulcimer Society presents Old Time and Traditional Music Makers, Art Lang and Cathy Ciolac, 7 p.m. (423) 323-2626.

JUBILEE IN THE BREAKS 2009: Breaks, Va., Breaks Interstate Park Amphitheatre, May 23-24, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., May 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Various singers. Free admission; love offerings taken daily. Bring your lawn chairs. www.jubileeinthebreaks.com.

FESTIVAL

GATHERING IN THE GAP: Big Stone Gap, Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, May 23. Activities include musical competitions, jams, children’s activity area, workshops in shape note singing, old-time banjo and songwriting, etc. (276) 523-1322 or www.gatheringinthegapmusicfestival.com.

PLUMB ALLEY DAY: Abingdon, May 23. Yard sales, food, bagpipe music, dance performances, magician and children’s activities, vendors selling pottery, art, crafts, jewelry, clothing accessories and more, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.abingdonkiwanis.org.

OPERA

TINSELTOWN: Bristol, Va., 3004 Linden Drive, May 20, Taped replay of La Cenerentola, 7 p.m. (276) 669-0588.

THEATER

WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: Wytheville, Va., 170 Malin Drive, through June 28, The King and I, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, dinner 6 p.m./show, 8 p.m. Sunday matinee: Lunch 1 p.m./show 3 p.m. (276) 223-0891, (888) 950-3382 or whboxoffice@ntelos.net.

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, Barter Theatre, through May 23, Jimmie Rodgers: America’s Blue Yodeler; May 29, The Wizard of Oz; Stage II, through May 16, Othello; May 21, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks. (276) 628-3991.

BLUE MOON DINNER THEATRE: Johnson City, 215 East Main St., through May 30, Breaking Legs. $34.99. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, meal 6 p.m./show 8 p.m.; Sunday matinee, meal 1 p.m./show 3 p.m. (423) 232-1350 or www.bluemoondinnertheatre.com.

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: through May 24, The Hallelujah Girls, Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m. (423) 753-1010 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

LINCOLN THEATRE: Marion, May 16, Curly Seckler, The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, Constant Change, Jett’s Creek and the many voices of Gary Crain, 7 p.m. $20. (276) 783-6093.

LAMPLIGHT THEATRE: Fall Branch, Tenn., May 16, 2 p.m., and 7 p.m., May 17, 3 p.m., Children’s Theatre presents Parables & Promises.dd $5 per person. Reservations recommended. (423) 348-7610 or www.lamplighttheatre.com.

STORYTELLING

STORYTELLING LIVE: Jonesborough, May 12-16, Beth Horner, 2 p.m. $10 adults/$9 seniors, students and children under 18. Center open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (800) 952-8392 ext. 222 or (423) 913-1276 or www.storytellingcenter.net.

STORYTELLING PROGRAM: Damascus Library May 14, program featuring Leon Overbay, known as The Boones Creek Bard in conjunction with Trail Days activities, 7 p.m.

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

BEAVER CREEK STORYTELLERS: Bristol, Java J’s, May 21, Terry Benz, Becky Vickers, Mimi Rockwell; (276) 739-2426.

STORYTELLING TOURS: Jonesborough, May-Oct, Legends, Whispers and Mysteries Tour last Thursday of each month with stories and unusual happenings of Jonesborough’s past and present on these ghostly tours. (423) 753-9882 or positiveSTS@aol.com.

MUSIC/DANCE

ALLISON GAP JAMBOREE: Saltville, Allison Gap Old School House, Friday nights, 6-10 p.m., bluegrass, gospel, mountain and country music. (276) 496-7490.

BECK MOUNTAIN CORN MAZE & ENTERTAINMENT BARN: Elizabethton, Tenn., 110 Corn Maze Lane, May 16, Music Memories. (423) 543-2676, (423) 543-1045.

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE KOA: Wytheville, Va., 231 KOA Road, Exit 77, music and dancing Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. (276) 228-2601.

BUFFALO RURITAN CLUB: Bluff City, corner of Beaver Creek Road and Buffalo Road, May 16, Country Tradition, 7:30 p.m. Jackie Davis, (423) 306-5770, (423) 247-9075.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, May 16, Whitewater Bluegrass Company. 7:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children, 6-11/free under 6. (276) 645-0035, www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHEER/DANCE RECITAL: Abingdon High School Auditorium, May 23, East Coast Cheer and Dance Recital, 7 p.m. $5, (276) 623-1122.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, May 15, Junior Royal and Classic Country, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (276) 646-8566.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58; May 16, Appalachian Strings, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $5 age 12-adults/$1 children 2-11.; Jam session each Tuesday, 7 p.m. (276) 679-3541.

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

ELKS CLUB: Elizabethton, 1000 N. Sycamore St., May 22, Ramblin’ Rose. (423) 538-8568.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, May 15, James Meadows & Country Mile Drifters, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; May 16, Bluegrass Travelers and Dixie River Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m., 7:30-11 p.m. $4/children under 12-free. (276) 794-9067.

HISTORIC BRISTOL TRAINSTATION: Mountain Music Showcase, May 18, Highway 11, 7-9 p.m. $5 adults/$2 ages 6-12/under 6 free. (423) 383-4227 or mtnmusicshowcase@yahoo.com.

HORSE CREEK GOSPEL MUSIC BARN: Greene County, Tenn., 657 Broyles Road, off Hwy. 107, May 15, Singing/Auction Benefit for Sheril Fender with Strong Ties, 7 p.m., No admission. Love offering will be taken for Mr. Fender’s medical expenses. Bring one item to be auctioned off; May 16, Azelea Ridge Revival, 7 p.m. (423) 639-2322 or www.horsecreekgospelbarn.com.

IRON HORSE CAMPGROUND: Damascus, 30460 Blossom Road, Hwy. 58, May 15, Southern 76; May 16, Ransom McCoy Band; May 9, Pool Hall Country, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dance lessons Saturday, 5:30 p.m. (276) 475-6008.

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

LAY’S HARDWARE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Coeburn, Va., 409 Front St., May 15, South Mountain Boys featuring the Center Stage Cloggers, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $5 adults/$1 children 6-12/under 6 free; Thursday jam sessions, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, live bluegrass, 7:30-10:30 $5 adults/$1 children 6-12/under 6 free. (276) 395-5160, (276) 395-3323; info@layshardware.com, lmays@townofcoeburn.com or www.layshardware.com.

LEGION ST. RECREATION CENTER: Johnson City, off Exit 23, Hwy. 26. Thursdays, international folk dancing, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. (423) 245-5408.

MS. GERTA’S: Wytheville, East Lee Highway off Exit 77 on I-81. Tuesdays, bluegrass jam, 6:30 p.m. Donations. (276) 617-1166.

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 15, David O’Roark and Southern Countrymen Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children. (423) 913-3205.

RASCALS TEEN CENTER: Kingsport, May 29, Multimedia dance, 7-10 p.m. by Friends of the Kingsport Senior Center, $5 per person plus a dessert or fruit snack to share. Seniors 50 and over.

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

WYTHEVILLE COMMUNITRY COLLEGE: George Wythe High School Auditorium, May 16, Bluegrass and Old-Time Jamboree featuring Crusher Run and The New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters, 7-9 p.m., free, however donations are accepted to help defray travel expenses of the bands.

AUDITIONS

ANNIE: Theatre Bristol, May 17, 2:30 p.m. open auditions for ages 16 and under; May 18-19, all other auditioners, 7 p.m. Also needed are technical, backstage crew and costuming volunteers. (423) 968-4977.

MUSICIANS, SINGERS NEEDED: Virginia’s College at Wise Division of Music or 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.

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, 3564 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.

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.