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The Near Misses and Bombadil to perform at Border Bash

Border Bash, a monthly concert series in historic downtown Bristol will begin its Summer 2008 series on May 16, 2008 in the 500 block of State Street. The evening’s events will start with children’s activities, crafters, concessions and local music at 6:00 PM with entertainment provided by Aaron Dowdy and continues with performances by The Near Misses and Bombadil at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM respectively. Admission is free and it’s a great event for everyone!

Second Annual Earhart Music Festival "Where We Take What Is Heard by the Ear To Heart"

The Earhart Family farm has been in the family since the first land grants were established in the Bristol area. They take pride in their heritage and also the history of this region, and part of that history is the rich musical presence that abounds here. Therefore, they are proud to present the Second Annual Earhart Music Festival. With many different performances, there is sure to be something for everyone. Bring your lawn chair and come enjoy the music, food, and fun…rain or shine!!

Crooked Road Poster and Print

Famed artist P. Buckley Moss has produced her soon to be released Crooked Road poster and print. Both pieces of art will be exclusively released during the Galax Leaf & String Festival, June 13 & 14 and available through local authorized Moss dealer, Kay Weddle, owner of The Framer's Daughter, Galax, VA.

Darrell Scott * John Cowan at The Paramount Center

DARRELL SCOTT is a powerful musical spirit. A Grammy-nominated artist, an award-winning songwriter, and a first-call session musician, living and working (literally and figuratively) on the fringes of Nashville’s Music Row. Scott occupies his own unique half-acre in this city’s crowded musical landscape. In a town that has pigeonholing down to an art, Darrell Scott stands out as a refreshingly mischievous artist.

Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center Presents Whitetop Mountain Band and Reel World String Band

The Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center will present the Roots of Appalachian Music: String Bands on Friday, May 9th at 7pm in Clintwood's Jettie Baker Center. Special guests for this event include the Reel World String Band and Whitetop Mountain Band. Reserve your tickets early for this rare opportunity to explore mountain music with some of the region's best performers!

Organization’s Partner to host Contra Dance in Historic Downtown Bristol

The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance, Believe in Bristol’s Main Street Program, Bristol’s Rhythm and Roots Reunion, and Bristol Ballet will partner to host its second contra dance on Friday, May 9 at 7:00 pm at the Bristol Ballet studios, located at 628 Cumberland Street (at the end of the street, corner of Cumberland Street and Piedmont Avenue). The contra dance will run from 7:30-10:30 pm, with a dance class for newcomers held from 7:00-7:30pm. Admission to the dance is $7 adults, $5 students, and $15 for a family.

International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2007 Country Music Winners‏

April 17, 2008 - The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its 2007 winners, including the winners in the Country Music category. The Country Music winners include Blu Sanders (El Paso, TX, USA) for his song "Just Past The Milky Way" (First Place), Cliff Cody (New Albany, OH, USA) and Kaci Bolls (Nashville, TN, USA) for their song "Diamonds" (Second Place), and Natalie Howard (Nerang, QLD, Australia) and James Dean Hicks (Nashville, TN, USA) for their song "Paint Me Blue" (Third Place).

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