Past Events from July 18, 2022 – August 11, 2022 – Page 8 – The Birthplace of Country Music
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Speaker Series (Virtual): Ralph Peer II on the legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions

This year marks the 95th anniversary of the 1927 Bristol Sessions. In honor of that occasion, we are excited that Ralph Peer II, the son of Ralph S. Peer, the Victor producer at those historic recordings, will be with us via Zoom to talk about his father's career, the legacy and impact of the 1927 Bristol Sessions, and the music industry.

Farm and Fun Time at Paramount Bristol!

Paramount Bristol 518 State St, Bristol, TN, TN, United States

Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Lauren Morrow, and Roni Stoneman with house band Bill and the Belles to perform at iconic landmark in Historic Downtown Bristol in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the 1927 Bristol Sessions.

Bristol Rhythm Volunteer Expo

Join us for food, music and learn more about specific volunteer opportunities at the festival and how to sign up!

1927 Concert Series

The Birthplace of Country Music proudly presents the intimate 1927 Society Concert Series experience featuring live music by the charismatic, soon-to-be icon of country, Hannah Dasher.

Film Screening: Hillbilly

"Hillbilly" is a timely and urgent exploration of how we see and think about poverty and rural identity in contemporary America, offering a call for dialogue during this divisive time in U.S. history.

“Born in Bristol” Global Premiere & 1920s-Themed Watch Party

Join us for the global premiere of the docudrama based on the making of "Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited" CD project starring Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Sheryl Crow, and more. The outdoor screening event will synchronize with the TV special's premiere on Circle All Access. The film will also debut on DittyTV.

“Born in Bristol” Global Premiere & 1920s-Themed Watch Party

Join us for the global premiere of the docudrama based on the making of "Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited" CD project starring Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Sheryl Crow, and more. The outdoor screening event will synchronize with the TV special's premiere on Circle All Access. The film will also debut on DittyTV.

Trivia Night: Mountain Dew & More

Michael Waltrip Brewing 221 Moore Street, BRISTOL, VA, United States

Join us at Michael Waltrip Brewing on Wednesday, August 3, 7:00pm for Trivia Night: Mountain Dew & More (teams should arrive to register in-person at 6:30pm)! This event is complementary programming to the museum’s current special exhibit – “It’ll Tickle Yore Innards!”: A (Hillbilly) History of Mountain Dew – on display through August 7.