The Birthplace of Country Music Museum is proud to present African Roots of the Banjo, a lecture by Dr. Cece Conway followed by a concert with the renowned Blind Boy Paxton. The lecture and concert is part of the Lift Every Voice Series happening this fall at the museum.
On Friday, October 7, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., downtown will be filled with art lovers as several galleries and some local favorites join together to host another exciting ArtD’Vine event. This art walk offers patrons the chance to gain after-hours access to merchants, sample domestic and international wines, and enjoy a range […]
PURCHASE TICKETS Presented by Believe in Bristol, the PUSH! Film Festival in Historic Downtown Bristol, TN/VA is a competitive, 3-day celebration of the cinematic and visual arts. Director/producer Bobby Farrelly (There's Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber) will be part of the opening night events. By bringing diverse films to our community and showcasing the best […]
On Tuesday, October 25, several of the top student performing groups from ETSU Bluegrass, Old Time, & Country Music Studies will perform at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, Virginia.
Founded in 1982 by Jack Tottle, Bluegrass, Old Time, & Country Music Studies at ETSU is the oldest established program of its kind at any four-year institution and boasts the world's first bachelor of arts in Bluegrass, Old Time, & Country Music Studies.
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum will host “Getting Started on Exhibition Development,” an American Alliance of Museums (AAM) “watch and talk” webinar on Wednesday, November 9. Designed for museum professionals at all career levels, this webinar presents one approach to developing exhibitions, focusing on the linear and non-linear aspects of creating a three-dimensional learning […]
Radio Bristol Presents: Farm & Fun Time live radio show with guest performances by the Dom Flemons and The Sunny Mountain Serenaders Nov. 10.
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: The Birthplace of Country Music Museum Tickets: $20 per person PURCHASE TICKETS Radio Bristol Premieres: Caleb Klauder Country Band with Reeb Willms at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum Tuesday, November 15. Radio Bristol Premieres focuses on new recordings debuted before a live audience, as […]
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum will host “Lift Every Voice: A Conversation” on Thursday, November 17, 6—8pm. Join members of our community and staff in a round table-style discussion about the history of the African American community in Bristol through the mid-1900s. Participants include Dr. W. A. Johnson, pastor at Lee Street Baptist Church; Ms. […]
Renowned harp guitarist Stephen Bennett will perform at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum November 19 with a 1909 harp guitar and a newer version of the instrument. He will also give background on these beautiful rare instruments.
Radio Bristol Premieres: Dylan LeBlanc at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum on Friday, December 2. Radio Bristol Premieres focuses on new recordings debuted before a live audience, as well as a live broadcast and webcast on Radio Bristol. The artist will highlight music from the new release Cautionary Tale.
