The Carter Family: Lives and Legacies “The Carter Family: Lives and Legacies” which opened in September 2014 and ran until March 2015, was our first special exhibit. This exhibit explored the original Carter Family and their time on Border Radio in Mexico, the golden years of Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry, the Carter Family legacy […]
New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music In 2015, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum featured a Smithsonian exhibit called New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music. About the Exhibit New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music explores the rich traditions in American music. Music is all around us – at a local festival, at a dance hall on a […]
Explore the rich traditions in American music through “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music,” a special exhibit running until October 11, 2015.
The day is HERE! WBCM Radio Bristol goes on-air with the official launch of the new WBCM LP on 100.1 FM, and streaming worldwide on a new WBCM Radio Bristol mobile app and website. Two more programming channels, Radio Bristol Classic and Radio Bristol Americana, will also stream live.
WBCM Radio Bristol is proud to welcome Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out on Friday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. to debut their new album, Its About Tyme, in the Performance Theater at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. This special event is part of the Radio Bristol Sessions series.
Did you know there’s an etiquette to jumping into a bluegrass jam? Want to know how to find melodies and fake solos? That’s what the Wernick Method is all about, and we can teach you this year at Jam Camp! If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass, or dobro, you got this!
What makes your hair stand on end? What gives you butterflies? Is it art? Music? Sewing? Sports? The timeless dreamer, Moon Bound Girl, shoots for the moon and encourages everyone to follow their true passion. Create your own Moon Bound Girl self-portrait with artist Leigh Ann Agee while enjoying a glass of wine.
The Black Lillies are a band for the ages, not the slick, soulless music that seems to get most of the radio airplay, but rich, rootsy tunes performed with as much heart as technical virtuosity. This commitment to authenticity has earned them accolades from outlets as diverse as Rolling Stone Magazine.
Race in two states! Race day registration is from 6:30am to 7:30am. Starting line is at the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and State Street. 5K Road Race starts at 8am, 2-Mile Fun Walk starts at 8:05am.
Early packet pick up and late registration will be held at 801 State Street (former Hayes Furniture building) on Thursday, September 17, 4pm–7pm.
Join the Bristol Yoga Gang for yoga in the park! Bring a mat, your zen, and we'll do the rest. It's a beautiful way to start your day! The class is free of charge! Anderson Park is located at the intersections of Anderson Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard, beside the bridge.
