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June 05, 2008
Short Takes: A Glimpse at Upcoming Tri-Cities Entertainment
A festival, community theater, lunchtime concert series and a look back at ZZ Top’s visit to Johnson City are all part of Short Takes, a glimpse at weekend entertainment.
June 03, 2008
Bristol Benefit Takes Aim at Cystic Fibrosis
Lolly Kiser is a grin-a-minute person. Very welcoming. She refers to folks as “honey” or “sweetheart” and such. Really friendly person. But Kiser tightens her straps on the serious at the mention of cystic fibrosis.
May 30, 2008
Blue Plum Festival June 6 & 7
Join us downtown June 6 & 7 for Johnson City’s free, outdoor art and music festival. Once again the Friends of Olde Downtowne are bringing in some of the best Americana music, including headliners Doc Watson (Friday) and the Subdudes (Saturday) on the main music stage.
May 29, 2008
Honesty: Country Singer’s Music ‘Genuine, Heartfelt’
For Jason Michael Carroll, honesty is the best policy.
Short Takes: A Look at Weekend entertainment
Fred Eaglesmith at Down Home. Darrell Scott and John Cowan at the Paramount. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo at the Bristol library. There’s entertainment for a variety of tastes and ages in the Tri-Cities this weekend.
ZZ Top: Still Sizzlin’ After Almost 40 Years
Born to boogie. On Feb. 10, 1970, three teenagers stepped on stage in Beaumont, Texas. Built on blues and razor sharp rock, the band boogied hotter than three pawn shop pistols.
May 28, 2008
MOTS: Dehlia Low and the Wiyos
Dehlia Low and the vaudeville–esque ragtime of the Wiyos will perform during Music on the Square in downtown Jonesborough Friday May 30 at 7 p.m.
Darrell Scott and More to Perform at The Paramount Center
The Paramount Center and Birthplace of Country Music Alliance are pleased to bring Darrell Scott together on stage with John Cowan for an extraordinary evening of music on Saturday, May 31st at 8 PM. The Cowan/Scott Band has been put together for a limited tour, pairing these two exceptional musicians together with Reese Wynans (Stevie Ray Vaughn), Billy Thomas (Emmylou Harris) and Tom Britt (Vince Gill)
May 23, 2008
Joe Diffie to Perform for Firefighters’ Benefit
Joe Diffie looked like a superstar in 1990. An unknown singer who hit number one with his first and third singles, the stars looked golden for Diffie.
ElecTriCity Calendar: An Entertainment Guide
ElecTriCity Calendar appears each Thursday in the Bristol Herald Courier. It includes a variety of entertainments events.
Short Takes: Plumb Alley Day and Other Weekend Entertainment
Alleys are not made for festivals. Flocks of people typically flock elsewhere.
Ralph Stanley Fest Spreads the Music to Fans and Beyond
James King paused. Silence on the line. Then came a sniffle and his choked up voice. “I’m going to visit Carter again,” King said.
May 20, 2008
African Children’s Choir At Kingsport Church Wed. May 21st
Colonial Heights Methodist Church will host and African Children’s Choir Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 at 7:00pm
May 19, 2008
Ernie Thacker returns to Bluegrass Music
Southwest Virginia bluegrass singer Ernie Thacker makes a comeback appearance following a car crash two years back.
May 14, 2008
Here’s Ronnie! Country Singer Milsap to perform
It was almost like a song. Ronnie Milsap’s career, that is. When he hit with “It was Almost like a Song,” Milsap could easily have been singing about himself.
Unity In Community: Area Choirs To Join Together For May 18 Concert
Unity. When all else seemingly fails to tighten bonds, then leave it to music. It makes sense then that churches employ music as they do.
Short Takes
A look ahead at some of this week’s entertainment choices
2008 Fun Fest Concert Schedule
Fun Fest 2008 (July 11-19) will feature award winning artists in a variety of style. This year’s concerts include country, pop and pianists.
May 11, 2008
Country Music Legend Ronnie Milsap coming to NPAC
Ronnie Milsap will take the NPAC stage. He ranks as the pre-eminent country soul singer of his generation.
May 09, 2008
ETSU Overspent For Recent Carrie Underwood Concert
The cost to bring Carrie Underwood to East Tennessee State University worked out to an eye-popping $41,077 per song, or $7,120 a minute for the time she played.
May 08, 2008
SHORT TAKES: A Look at Weekend Entertainment
Mozart meets Stephen Foster. Big deal, right? Not so at all. Mozart and Foster were musical giants from long ago and separate eras, yet on Mother?s Day their music meets courtesy the stellar Voices of the Mountains.
Fall Creek Band to Open Kingsport’s Bluegrass on Broad
Introducing Savannah Vaughn. Vaughn plays fiddle, sings and also emcees as a member of the Fall Creek Band.
REVIEW: Lynyrd Skynyrd Release Unfolds ‘Smell’ Surprise
LYNYRD SKYNYRD, ?Street Survivors ? Deluxe Edition? (Geffen)
Catch Ratt Lead Singer Stephen Pearcy in Johnson City
Welcome to the year of the rat. Yep, the year in which we live, 2008, will go down as the year of the rat. But hold the traps. This also happens to be the 25th anniversary of rock band Ratt?s first release. The million-selling hair metal band?s lead singer, Stephen Pearcy, will appear at the Crowbar in Johnson City on May 13.
May 07, 2008
Pinnacle Awards Recognize Local Tourism Promotion
The Pinnacle Awards are presented annually to recognize organizations promoting tourism in the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia area.
May 03, 2008
Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean Thunder Onto Viking Hall Stage
The rock-country singer ? wearing tight jeans and a cowboy hat ? really had a tough act to follow after Lady Antebellum warmed up the concert hall with rockin? covers of The Doobie Brothers? "Long Train Runnin? " and Tom Petty?s "Free Falling."
Christian Rockers DecembeRadio To Perform In Kingsport
One of the fastest rising bands in Christian music will perform in Kingsport, Tenn., on Friday.
May 02, 2008
‘Disney’s High School Musical’ Skates with Postive Message for Youth
Study hard. Get good grades. Walk a straight line. Fall in love. Magical. Positive. That in part describes the list of messages designed for kids within Disney?s ?High School Musical: The Ice Tour.?
‘Relentless:‘ Jason Aldean Keeps the Hits Coming
Like a rocket. One hit atop another and another has built a stair to the stars for country singer Jason Aldean. When he first played Bristol several years back, he was struggling.
Short Takes: How Weekend Entertainment Lines Up
Here is a sample of weekend entertainment.
