Twilight Alive Concert Series

Twilight Alive – one of the most popular concert series in the region – will soon be jammin’ on the streets of downtown Kingsport this summer, offering fans a fantastic lineup of country, rock, bluegrass and more.

As with previous years, this year’s concert series features eight weeks of free live music in the downtown area, which includes Kingsport’s annual Red, White and BOOM Celebration on Saturday, July 4.

The Twilight Alive concerts take place in the 100 block of Broad Street on Friday nights beginning at 7 p.m. Bring your favorite folding chair, enjoy dinner at a downtown restaurant or choose from a variety of food, drink and beer vendors who will be on site.

“For the past 20 years, the Twilight Alive Concert Series has entertained thousands and created lasting memories for the folks in attendance,” said Kingsport City Manager Chris McCartt. “We’re pleased to announce this year’s lineup and are excited to be bringing these dynamic and impressive bands to the Model City.”

This year’s performers will be:

–         May 29 – Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute

–         June 5 – Carson Peters and Iron Mountain

–         June 12 – Trey Hensley Band

–         June 19 – KP & the Classics

–         June 26 – Hooch – Music on the Rocks

     July 4 – Grand Funk Railroad with opener Nashville Yacht Club Band (on Main Street as part of Kingsport’s Red, White & BOOM Independence Day Celebration)

–         July 10 – Departure: The Journey Tribute Band

          July 17 – Fun Fest’s Broad Street Boogie presents Sons of Sailors: a Jimmy Buffett cover band (start time at 8 p.m. or following the Fun Fest Parade)

 “Twilight Alive has become a summer staple for the Kingsport community,” said Emily Thompson, Visit Kingsport’s Director of Fun Fest and Special Events. “We look forward to welcoming people from around the region to the streets of downtown Kingsport to enjoy live music in a family-friendly environment.”

Sponsors for this year’s Twilight Alive Summer Concert Series includes Cardinal Glass Industries, Eastman, This is Kingsport, Visit Kingsport, Eastman Credit Union, Toyota of Kingsport, Lexus of Kingsport, Food City, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals, Segra, Glass Machinery & Excavation, Inc., Spivey, King & Spivey, LLP, Peak – Kingsport Young Professionals, Express AV, Electric 94.9, 99.3 The X and 96.9 WXBQ.

For more information on the Twilight Alive Concert Series, please visit www.twilightalive.com.

Founded in 1917, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3,750-acre park, nature preserve, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council, a Healthier Tennessee community, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S., there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.