WBCM Radio Bristol's "Big Lon" gives an insightful overview of the indie recording studios, record labels, and artists that have helped shape the landscape of the Tri-Cities music scene.
Join us for a workshop on oral history methods - with nothing more than your phone and your curiosity, you can start recording the precious memories of family and community members around you!
Sign up today for a distinctively fun and educational professional development opportunity to learn more about a variety of learning resources and ideas – from museum-based learning to bringing folklife into your classroom!
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Join the Birthplace of Country Music for a community square dance on Saturday, July 27. Caller Tyler Hughes will lead a short introduction to dance steps, followed by a full square dance with a lively string band. It's always a hand-clapping and foot-stomping good time!
Aimed at toddler-age children and their grown-ups, we will gather on the first Friday of each month to read a music or Appalachia-related storybook, sing along with WBCM Radio Bristol show host Ella Patrick, and enjoy a related activity or coloring sheet. There is no cost to attend.
Musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome to participate in this free monthly jam session every second Saturday at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, 2 - 5 p.m.
This talk will focus on the recordings of Alfred Karnes, Ernest Phipps, The Alcoa and Stamps Quartets, and the Tennessee Mountaineers and consider how worship traditions and beliefs influenced song selections and performance styles.
County Sales Radio Hour features the best in bluegrass and old time music and introduces listeners to new releases as well as classic recordings from the archives. County Sales has been delivering the best old time and bluegrass to listeners via vinyl and CD for well over 50 years! This program will showcase new releases on various labels that feature […]
Roots Veritas is an hour of music focused on new and independent artists who carry on a legacy of authentic storytelling; drawing their inspiration from the founders of roots music, stretching the boundaries while remaining true to those who came before. A radio show of new releases and vintage songs, featuring local, regional, and national artists […]
