Through text and artifacts, multiple theater experiences, film and sound, and interactive displays, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum shares the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings, explores how evolving sound technology shaped their success, and highlights how this rich musical heritage lives on in today’s music.
A collection of photography by Music Maker Relief Foundation co-founder Timothy Duffy.
Country Classics features American roots music from the world renown collection of Joe Bussard. Bussard is one of the world’s foremost collectors of rare 78rpm recordings and a celebrated radio personality. Country […]
The state-of-the-art VMFA on the Road Artmobile -- a traveling exhibit and education studio -- is coming to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum and will be open to school groups,drop-in visitors, and Bristol Rhythm festivalgoers from September 8 to September 12, 2021!
Scotty's Tune-Up explores the raw and primal sounds of garage rock by showcasing tunes from obscure bands you won't hear anywhere else. Tune up and get into high gear with Scotty every Wednesday at 5pm EST!
Join Bristol’s own Moose Roberts for “Transmissions Under The Wire.” Moose will be spinning Rockabilly, Swamp Rock, and R&B with an unhealthy dose of Blues and Cowpunk! Get weird with […]
Kick off the 20th anniversary of Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion with a special Thursday night performance by Cruz Contreras & Friends at The Bristol Hotel's Lauderdale Stage!
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the award-winning Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival September 2021!
LOCATION: Cumberland Square Park 200 Lee St, Bristol, VA Join Bristol Yoga for yoga in the park. Bring a mat, your zen, and we’ll do the rest. It’s a beautiful way to […]
Join us for the Bristol Sessions Super Raffle!!!