elecTriCity Calendar

NIGHTLIFE

BRISTOL VFW: Bristol, West State Street between 16th and 17th Streets. May 28, 8 p.m., Benny Wilson. www.bristolvfw.org or (423) 764-0381.

CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. May 29, 10 p.m., Disillusioned. www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. May 28, 8 p.m., Kunimoto & The Last Frontier, $8-$12; May 30, 9 p.m., The Original Red Clay Ramblers, $16. www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

DOWNTOWN CENTER: Bristol, 810 State St. May 28, 7 p.m., Southern 76. (423) 764-4171.

5 O’CLOCK BAR: Glade Spring, 35025 Brittany Lee Drive, off I-81 Exit 29. May 29-30, 8 p.m., Blue Velvet. (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 29, 7 p.m., Forfeit, Fingerscrossed, Bruteforce, and Reflections; May 30, 7 p.m., Wolves in the Throne Room and Storm of Light. (423) 926-3896.

MACHIAVELLI’S: Bristol, 8 5th St. May 29, 9 p.m., Behind the Note, $3; May 30, 9 p.m., Sean McCurry Band, $5. (423) 573-9955.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. May 28, 10 p.m., Annie Robinette; May 29, 10 p.m., Medford’s Black Record Collection; May 30, 10 p.m., April Taylor (country); June 3, 10 p.m., Ryan Ward. www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.

ROCK-N-HORSE II BAR & GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. May 29-30, Hired Gunz. www.myspace.com/rocknhorse2 or (423) 844-0400.

CIVIC CENTERS

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. 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. June 6, 7:30 p.m., MercyMe, $35; June 12, 6 p.m., Blues & BBQ featuring Wallace Coleman, $20-$25. (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, $20-$77. (704) 688-9000.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, May 28, Tyler Hughes & The Generation Gap, 7 p.m. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.

IT’S GREAT ON STATE: Bristol, State St., Downtown Center, May 29, Smart Brothers and various bands, 7 p.m.

DOWNTOWN CENTER: Bristol, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., through September, Tuesdays - Bluegrass first and third weeks/Nostalgia remainder of Tuesdays; Thursdays, Hot Southern Nights.

MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: Jonesborough, courthouse square, May 29, country singing and picking with 12-year-old Logan Murrell and folk/Americana/bluegrass with The Barefoot Movement, 7 p.m. (4230 753-1010 or musiconthesquare.com.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: Marion, Hungry Mother State Park, Gazebo behind The Restaurant, May 29, Narrow Road, 8-9 p.m. Concert and parking, free. hminterpreter@dcr.virginia.gov.

SENIORS LUNCHTIME ON THE LAWN: Marion, Riverbend Park, May 29, free lunch and music for all area senior citizens, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SUMMER COUNTRY CONCERT SERIES: Steele Creek Park’s Pavilion by the Lake Amphitheatre, May 30, Megan Mullins and Greeneville’s Bonfire Way, 7 p.m. (4230 764-4171.

CONCERT: Galax, Va., Blue Ridge Music Center, May 30, featuring banjo virtuoso Tony Ellis and the Scottish band Scotia, 7-9 p.m. $10 at gate/children under 12 free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. (276) 236-5309 or www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

AFTER HOURS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Wytheville, Wither’s Park, June 5, The Catalinas, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Concessions available. Advance tickets: $4/gate tickets, $5/children 5 and under free. (276) 223-3378.

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, May 29-Aug. 9, The Wizard of Oz; Stage II, through May 16, Othello; May 21, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks. (276) 628-3991.

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Bristol, Tenn., 518 State St., May 30, Theatre of Ballet Arts presents Snow White, 7:30 p.m.. $10 adults/$8, seniors/students; $6 children under age 12. (423) 274-8920.

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.

STORYTELLING

STORYTELLING LIVE: Jonesborough, through May 30, Madafo Lloyd Wilson, 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 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

ABINGDON COFFEEHOUSE JAM: 300 Senior Drive, Abingdon Senior Center/Virginia Ballroom, May 28, musicians come any time after 5 p.m.; stage performance begins 7 p.m. featuring a variety of acoustic music. Casual wear; refreshments available; no alcohol. Donations accepted at door, and go toward supporting all programs at the senior center. (276) 628-5859.

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

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

BRISTOL TRAIN STATION: Mountain Music Showcase, June 1, Smoky Ridge, 7-9 p.m. $5 adults/$2 ages 6-12/under 6 free. (423) 383-4227 or mtnmusicshowcase@yahoo.com.

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

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, May 30, Bill Lowe and Cripple Creek, 7:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children, 6-11/free under 6. (276) 645-0035, www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, May 29, Fast Train, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (276) 646-8566.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58; May 30, Highway 11, 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., June 12, Ramblin’ Rose. (423) 538-8568.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, May 29, Ramblin Rose, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; May 30, Bluegrass Circle and Dixie River Band, 7:30-11 p.m. $4/children under 12-free. (276) 794-9067.

GENERAL FRANCIS MARION HOTEL: Marion, 107 E. Main St., May 30, Ballroom and Latin dance, 8-10:30 p.m.; dance lesson in Hustle, 7:30-8 p.m. $10 person; May 30, Ballroom and Latin dance workshops, with quickstep class, 3-4:15 p.m.; Samba class, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10 per class per person. (276) 783-5349 or 783-4800.

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

HORSE CREEK GOSPEL MUSIC BARN: Greene County, Tenn., 657 Broyles Road, off Hwy. 107, May 30, One Purpose, 7 p.m. (423) 639-2322 or www.horsecreekgospelbarn.com.

IRON HORSE CAMPGROUND: Damascus, 30460 Blossom Road, Hwy. 58, May 29, Country Tradition; May 30, Southern ‘76, 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 29, Uncut Grass, Darrell Bickey and Millard Edwards, 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.

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

PARKS MILL AND BBQ: Abingdon, 21405 Parks Mill Road, May 30, free music featuring Ashton Blaylock, 5-8 p.m. (276) 628-4785.

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 age 50 and over.

RED ROOM: Blountville, 234 Carolina Pottery Drive, May 29, Dance featuring Old Dogs New Tricks, 7:30-1030 p.m. $8 singles, $15 per couple. (423) 323-3770.

ROCK SCHOOL: Damascus, May 29, Honk-Kee Tonk Heroes, 7-10 p.m. $5 each/12 and under free with paying adult. Concessions. Drawing for prize money.

AUDITIONS

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.