Upcoming Events
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Paramount Bristol Presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour Sat, October 10, 2026 Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm $56.54 - $154 (prices include all applicable fees and taxes ) / Members save at least $5 per ticket BUY TICKETS Put an ear to the door of FAME Studios in Muscle |
2 events,Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang 4th Sunday of each Month 1:30 pm – 4 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument? Come on over, kick back and enjoy the tunes!
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BE LIKE BLIPPI TOUR Tuesday, March 31, 2026 • 6:00 pmGet ready to see the world more curiously, because Blippi is coming to your town in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi! This brand-new |
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Drum Circle – Tonight at 6:30 PM Join us for a free-flowing group rhythm experience! No musical experience needed—grab a drum or clap along and feel the beat as everyone creates an energetic, communal vibe. It’s all about connection, expression, and having fun. |
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Radio Bristol is excited to present the Radio Bristol Record Expo on April 11, 2026, hosted at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in downtown Bristol, Va. This event is a celebration of radio culture, community broadcasting, music discovery, and independent voices — and it is a benefit for Radio Bristol. Shop local for your favorite
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Songwriters Circle SHOWCASE April 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Free 2026 Songwriters Circle Showcases April 11, 2026 November 14, 2026 Location: Performance Theatre, Birthplace of Country Music Museum Cost: Free and open to the public, donations encouraged to benefit the artists and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum The Birthplace of Country Music Museum and Songwriters
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https://youtu.be/O4BoPZVs-u0 Dailey & Vincent Grand Ole Opry Members, Dailey & Vincent have earned widespread industry recognition, with 5 GRAMMY® Awards between them individually, 3 collective GRAMMY® nominations, and 3 Emmy nominations. They have also been honored with 4 DOVE Awards and over 35 IBMA Awards, underscoring their deep-rooted impact on the bluegrass, gospel, and country |
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FOREVER K-POP - A Celebration Concert Tuesday, April 14, 2026 • 7:00 pm FOREVER K-POP is a next-level, fan-forward K-Pop celebration concert that fuses cinematic spectacle with arena-style production. It’s nothing like anyone has ever seen featuring live performances of smash hit songs made famous by BTS, BlackPink, KATSEYE, delivered by electrifying singers and dancers who bring the K-Pop Fan Experience
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Speaker Sessions: Martin Fisher and the Art of Archaic Recording April 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Hybrid Event Free Join us on Tuesday, April 14, for a unique experience! It’s always fun to experience something new and different…or old and archaic…depending on your bent. This program delivers both. We’re gonna do something old and archaic, |
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The Jackson Theatre will present Vernon Dalhart: First Country Music Star on Friday, April 17 at 7:00pm, in partnership with the International Storytelling Center. This special evening of words and music celebrates one of the most influential recording artists of the 1920s and 1930s. Vernon Dalhart was the first artist to record a million-selling country
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https://youtu.be/L_ZvNiSB_aY 1964 The Tribute Since the early eighties, “1964”…The Tribute has been thrilling audiences around the globe by recreating the magic of a live Beatles performance from the early 1960s. Hailed by Rolling Stone as the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth,” the group takes audiences on a journey through a quintessential moment in music history. |
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HIGH TIME II AT TENNESSEE HILLSShadow of the Moon | Grateful Dead TributeSaturday, April 18, 2026 | 6 PM | 90 TN Hills Way, Bristol, TN Shadow of the Moon brought the hill to life last August. They're back. High Time II. Live on the outdoor stage at Tennessee Hills Distillery in Bristol. Grateful Dead |
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OPEN JAM SESSION @ OFF LEASH SOCIAL Plug in. Jump in. Play anything. Join us for a laid-back, high-energy Open Jam Session where anyone can jump in and play. No band, no pressure—just great music, good vibes, and a crowd that’s here for it. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just want to mess around The popular event bringing together art, music, and great food returns to the McKinney Center this year on April 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. This is the largest fundraiser for the McKinney Center each year as proceeds support scholarships for K-12 grade students who have financial needs and other educational programming throughout the year. The event provides plenty of
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Formed in Tempe, Arizona in 1987, Gin Blossoms helped define alternative radio in the early ‘90s with their breakout major-label debut New Miserable Experience. Led by the gold-certified hit “Hey Jealousy,” the album went on to sell more than four million copies, delivering enduring singles like “Allison Road” and “Until I Fall Away” and cementing |
2 events,Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair Saturday, April 25, 10 am until 5 pm Sunday, April 26, noon until 5 pm Demonstrations of springtime activities on a mid-19 th century farmstead are interspersed with thousands of plants being offered for sale with an emphasis on natives, herbs, perennials, and heirloom plants, along with garden accessories and
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https://youtu.be/8ggSwTKh8hs Yacht Rock The Dock With Ambrosia & John Ford Coley Yacht Rock the Dock features the original artists in concert, performing some of the most iconic hits from one of rock’s greatest eras. Ambrosia and John Ford Coley come together for a magical night of Billboard Top 40 hits from the 1970s and 1980s. |
2 events,Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair Saturday, April 25, 10 am until 5 pm Sunday, April 26, noon until 5 pm Demonstrations of springtime activities on a mid-19 th century farmstead are interspersed with thousands of plants being offered for sale with an emphasis on natives, herbs, perennials, and heirloom plants, along with garden accessories and
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Old Time Music Jam Sunday, April 26 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: Free Admission Enjoy a mix of old time and traditional folk, Celtic and gospel music. Acoustic instruments such as fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dulcimer (both kinds), autoharp, feet (no taps) are welcome. All who are interested in playing, learning about, or listening to |
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THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY Thursday, April 30, 2026 • 7:30 pm Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Bon Jovi’s iconic album 'Slipper When Wet' live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full |
1 event,Music on the Square is a free event open to the public. This season, will feature a diverse range of music including bluegrass, jazz, rock, americano and blues. Food options every Friday night include a weekly rotating food truck and downtown Jonesborough restaurants, The Opossums Tale Public House and Buzzed Wings. Carry out options are available. Music on the Square |
