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.
The Way We Worked explores how work became such a central element in American culture by tracing the many changes that affected the workforce and work environments over the past 150 years. Visitors can also explore the local and regional history of work in a supplementary display created by the Birthplace of Country Music curatorial team.
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 […]
Join us as Celtic musician and historian Jennifer Licko shares her observations on variants and versions of Scottish folk songs that exist in Appalachia.
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 […]
Be part of the studio audience for WBCM Radio Bristol's Farm and Fun Time featuring special musical guests John R. Miller and Zoe & Cloyd!
Tune in to WBCM Radio Bristol as our Book Club explores Richard Polenberg's "Hear My Sad Story: The True Tales That Inspired Stagolee, John Henry, and Other Traditional American Folk Songs."
Join us at the museum from 2:00–4:00 p.m. as we celebrate the holidays and #ArtistsSunday with live music, door prizes, a 20% discount in The Museum Store off one item, and light refreshments!
