2025 Pick Along Summer Camp – Intermediate
Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United StatesDesigned for returning campers or students who already have basic skills on banjo, guitar, or fiddle. Ages 10-16.
Designed for returning campers or students who already have basic skills on banjo, guitar, or fiddle. Ages 10-16.
The July 5 event is canceled due to the holiday and will resume on July 12.
Education and Outreach Archivist from East Tennessee State University's Archives of Appalachia explores the significant history of the studio where Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys and Jim Lauderdale recorded the GRAMMY Award-winning album "Lost in the Lonesome Pines," and many, many others.
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.
Join us for our engaging and educational Teacher In-Service Workshops on July 14 (elementary) and July 15 (middle and high school) and receive six (6) hours of professional development credit!
Join the live audience or tune in online for WBCM Radio Bristol's most popular program!
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.
In partnership with Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia, held monthly every 2nd Saturday, 2-5 p.m. ET. Beginners, experienced songwriters, and aspiring songwriters are invited to share songs, brainstorm ideas, and encourage each other to keep writing. There is no fee to participate.
Join us on Tuesday, August 12 for a Speaker Session with Ryan Nedrow. “Chords of Community” focuses on the importance and vitality of community-based music in small-town America. Whether through the parlor piano in the comfort of your home or in a crowd-fueled parade down Main Street, music finds a way into our hearts and minds becoming a staple of community life the world over. In small-town America, Jonesborough, Tennessee, is a case study for grassroots musical performance to the tune of an ever-changing national identity.
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 […]