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In celebration of the 95th anniversary of the 1927 Bristol Sessions, the public is invited to attend the world premiere of "Born in Bristol" at 8 p.m. EDT, July 30. The 1920s-themed, outdoor watch party will be held at the Downtown Center (810 State Street) in Bristol. Festivities kick off with live music by Northfork. The watch party will synchronize at 10 p.m. EDT with Circle Network's global premiere.
Learn more and register to become a Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion volunteer at this free event at Anderson Park 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
In celebration of the 95th anniversary of the "Big Bang" of country music, Tennessee Tourism is partnering with Tenn.-based networks Circle and DittyTV to tell the story of country music's most historic event in a one-hour docudrama, "Born in Bristol."
Celebrating the 95th Anniversary of the 1927 Bristol Sessions July 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
1928 Martin 000-45 guitar owned by the iconic "Father of Country Music" on display in Bristol through March 2023.
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