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November 19, 2009
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THE BUSPIT: Kingsport, 240 E. Main St. Nov. 20, 8 p.m., Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show (bluegrass), $5. http://www.thebuspit.com or (423) 578-2336.
Short Takes: Music news in brief
MICHELLE MALONE
Sit, grin and love every note of Michelle Malone. The raw-voiced singer will appear at O’Mainnin’s Pub in Bristol, Tenn., on Nov. 19.
‘Christmas Spec-tac-yule-ar’
3 Redneck Tenors to perform at Paramount; open house set for Nov. 23
A Major League Talent: Christian singer Jonny Diaz to perform
Where the words talented, singer, songwriter, Christian and unfailingly friendly meet stands Jonny Diaz.
Diaz made waves earlier this year with his hit single “More Beautiful You.”
Now the contemporary Christian singer finds himself on a major tour opening for MercyMe. That tour pauses at Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Tenn., on Nov. 22 with songs of Christian faith, family and better days to come.
November 12, 2009
Robbie Fulks: He’s country and then some
Singer Robbie Fulks to perform Nov. 18 at Down Home
Short Takes: Events around the region
HO! HO! HO!...HUMBUG?
‘Tis the season, don’t you know. HO! HO! HO! Er, humbug?
Now that’s gotta be Ebenezer Scrooge, well, “Scrooge: The Musical.” Following a round of school performances, Theatre Bristol’s vibrant production will bow to the public from Nov. 20-22 at Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, Tenn.
‘Country Is as Country Does’ for singer Colt Ford
Colt Ford looks like a heavyweight John Rich.
“That is pretty close,” Ford said. “He’s not nearly as good looking as I am.”
Cowboy hat, Fu Manchu mustache, Western shirts and boots and such complete his look. Oh, but then there’s the matter of Ford’s 300 pounds.
See for yourself when the outspoken Ford opens for Jason Aldean on Nov. 20 at Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Tenn.
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BRISTOL VFW: Bristol, West State Street between 16th and 17th Streets. Nov. 13, The Bull’s Gap Band, a benefit for underprivileged children at Christmas. http://www.bristolvfw.org or (423) 764-0381.
Tenth Avenue North at Freedom Hall Nov. 22
Laying in bed, after recovering from a car wreck, Mike Donehey figured he wouldn’t be playing sports much anymore.
So, about a dozen years ago, he picked up a guitar.
November 08, 2009
Jack Blades: Touring more important that ‘trying to get hits’
For Jack Blades, nothing seems as sweet as life on the road.
November 05, 2009
Aaron Tippin and Veteran’s Day - a perfect fit
Perfect match. Aaron Tippin is the son of an Air Force veteran. The majority of his country songs are rife with Americana, and he’s performed frequently for American troops abroad.
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Think you see REO’s Kevin Cronin on streets in Bristol?
Lead singer likes to see the cities on the tour before the show.
Short Takes: Scythian, Junior League Follies, Song of the Mountains
Scythian launches new concert series at Bristol Train Station. A free music download from Christian pop trio Barlowgirl awaits.
November 01, 2009
Music club to hold fashion show Nov. 13
BRISTOL, Va. – Music and fashions will unite to provide money to young people who aspire to continue their education in their chosen fields of music.
‘Viva La Follies’ coming up Nov. 6-7
BRISTOL, Tenn. – “Viva La Follies,” a fundraiser variety talent show for the Junior League of Bristol, TN/VA, will be held Nov. 6-7 at 8 p.m. at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, Tenn.
‘A Return to Paradise’
Keyboardist talks about playing with Styx; group to appear in Bristol
October 29, 2009
The Tams in Kingsport Oct. 29
Godfather of Soul James Brown watched the young group sing. They were and are The Tams, and they sang fine, too. But something caught the eye of Brown.
CD Reviews: Lynyrd Skynyrd and Artimus Pyle
Skynyrd’s recently released “God & Guns” in Billboard’s Top 20. Plye’s hard-to-find 2007 release, “Artimus Venomous,” “so good, you won’t believe it.“
October 28, 2009
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October 22, 2009
Black Lilies Stop at Down Home in Johnson City, Tenn.
One month from now, Knoxville’s Black Lillies will be several weeks into their first national tour.
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Short Takes Offers a Glimpse at Music, More
Brad Arington in Emory, Misplaced My Zombie and Our Lady Peace in Johnson City, plus a free music download are in this week’s Short Takes.
Abingdon’s Sleepy Hollow Fall Festival with Dane Bryant
*** Bryant will perform in Abingdon from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 24.***
From the file of one person can make a difference comes the story of Dane Bryant.
October 15, 2009
Empire and elecTriCity Calendars and Halloween Events
Empire and elecTriCity calendars offer local entertainment options. Halloween Happenings included, too.
Calling All Zombies! Learn ‘Thriller’ Dance and Break the Record
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies will host “Thrill The World,” a worldwide attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous dance with Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on Oct. 24 at 8:30 p.m.
Evening of Food, Music, More to Showcase Greek Culture
Andreas Papas cherishes his Greek heritage. Sharing among fellow Greeks and beyond filters throughout their history.
So Papas and his fellow Greeks invite everyone to Greek Night. Scheduled to fire up the fest on Oct. 24 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Bluff City, Tenn., the event showcases Greek culture.
Mac Comer at O’Mainnin’s; Mountain Heart at Down Home; The Crystal Concert at Martha Washington
Short Takes offers a look at local entertainment. Count on Music Notes to always have free music download.
‘The Queen’ is Coming to Marion - Rhonda Vincent Rules Bluegrass Realm
The queen of bluegrass, that’s none other than Rhonda Vincent.
New Christy Minstrels: Folk Group a Good-Time Band
Happy. There’s more to The New Christy Minstrels, but that one shiny word attaches to them as fittingly as blue in the sky. They radiate. On the phone, on stage, on record – the New Christy Minstrels epitomize the simple though powerful smile.
