Celebrating 23 years in Historic Downtown, Border Bash—Bristol’s premier summer concert series—is back for another amazing season starting June 2, 2023! Hosted by Believe in Bristol and the Cities of Bristol, Virginia and Tennessee, Border Bash is about fun, family, great music, and creating memories...

Victor Lawson & Boogie Chillen preform at Delta Blues BBQ on Friday, June 2. This FREE show starts at 7 p.m.

Blair Crimmins began his current music career in Atlanta, Georgia, with a drive to bring Ragtime and 1920s style Dixieland Jazz to new audiences. While playing small rock clubs around the Southeast, he developed a sound that is at once modern while being deeply rooted...

Trey Lewis successfully redefined the boundaries of country music with the hit song ‘Dicked Down in Dallas’ which caught the attention of millions garnering spotlights from the likes of Billboard, Rolling Stone, Barstool Sports, and more. The Birmingham, AL native followed with ‘Shut the Door,’...

Lauren Cole Band preforms at Delta Blues BBQ on Saturday, June 3. This FREE show starts at 7 p.m.

Multi-platinum entertainer SARA EVANS is at the top of her game. As the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades — her five No. 1 singles include “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place...

Erin coburn prefroms at Delta Blues BBQ on Friday, June 9. This FREE show starts at 7 p.m.

Steele Cookin Band preforms at Delta Blues BBQ on Saturday, June 10. This FREE show starts at 7 p.m.

Marcy playground is celebrating over 25 years of active touring and recording since their breakthrough hit in 1997 “Sex and Candy”. The band has five worldwide studio albums and an extensive history of tours, film & TV placements and over 130 million streams. Their debut...

Dave Mason… singer-songwriter and guitarist. Dave left supergroup Traffic in 1969 to pursue a solo career in the U.S. Dave has penned over 100 songs, has 3 gold albums: Alone Together, Dave Mason, Mariposa De Oro, and platinum album Let It Flow, which contained the...

Matt Walsh preforms at Delta Blues BBQ on Friday, June 16. The FREE shows starts at 7 p.m.  

NIGHTRAIN’S Tribute show to Guns n Roses has been taking the US by storm for  years running. Performances have ranged from The House Of Blues, MTVs Famous Club LaVela, The FC Dallas Stadium, to this years Carolina Rebellion, sharing the bill with Alice In Chains,...

Vixen was founded in St. Paul, MN by high-schooler guitarist Jan Kuehnemund. The desire to achieve the rock star dreams like so many before her, Jan took her group to Hollywood but soon retooled the line-up, which included; vocalist Janet Gardner, drummer Roxy Petrucci and...

Jordan Allen & The Bellwethers preform at Delta Blues BBQ on Saturday, June 17. This FREE show starts at 8 p.m.

The 1927 Concert Series is an intimate concert experience set in the “acoustically perfect” performance theater at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. It’s more than a night of music, it’s a very personal event with some of the most renowned roots music artists performing...

Rock band Syren preforms at Delta Blues BBQ on Friday, June 23. This FREE show starts at 7 p.m.

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a bluegrass jam session. The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick, collaborate, share their...

A virtuoso on the pedal steel guitar, Robert Randolph jumped from spiritual to secular music and found an audience among blues fans, roots rock aficionados, and jam band followers with his fiery, passionate instrumental work and heartfelt music. While Randolph cut his teeth playing in...

6 piece power group with great harmonies plus saxophone and banjo and mandolin on various songs!!

A little bit of soul, rock n roll, and country! New song "Devil Turned Me Red"available now!

One of country rock’s more inventive exponents, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils were formed in 1971 by the songwriting team of John Dillon, Randle Chowning, Larry Lee, and Steve Cash, with Michael “Supe” Granda and Buddy Brayfield completing the line-up. The group was originally based in...

Gents & Liars preform at Sidetracks on Friday, July 7 starting at 9 p.m. There is a $15 cover charge at the door.

ENUFF Z’NUFF   Enuff Z’nuff is a living, breathing example of what a rock/ pop group should be. The band was formed in 1984 in Blue Island, Illinois. Its first release, “Fingers On It,” gave the band some initial recognition when the track was featured...

Join the audience for a live broadcast of WBCM Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time variety show, featuring special guests Rodney Crowell and Rob Ickes & Trey Hensely hosted by Kris Truelsen and his house band Bill and the Belles, on the stage of the...

Vocals...Big Dad Ritch Guitar...Cord Pool Guitair...Nevada Romo Bass...Rado Romo Drums...Devon Carothers Backyard barbeques, barroom brawls, tent revivals, and big rock festivals alike are suitable environments for the Red Dirt Metal of TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION, a band with a sound so devilishly electrifying that they had...

The Pastime Band preforms at SideTracks on Saturday, July 15 starting at 8 p.m.

When it comes to groundbreaking bands in the Christian hard-rock genre, Stryper is renowned for its distinctive brand of “heavenly metal,” extraordinary crossover success and venerable endurance. The Grammy-Nominated and Dove Award Winning group ascended to prominence in the 1980s with Billboard Top 40 hits...

SPECIAL GUEST RICHARD SMITH The real-time exuberance Tommy Emmanuel brings to every note of every song he plays is palpable and infectious. His fans are in love with his unbound talent as a guitarist of multitudes, his ability to play three parts at once, always...

Celebrating 23 years in Historic Downtown, Border Bash—Bristol’s premier summer concert series—is back for another amazing season! Hosted by Believe in Bristol and the Cities of Bristol, Virginia and Tennessee, Border Bash is about fun, family, great music, and creating memories to last a lifetime....

Head Games is an Atlanta based professional tribute act that perfectly recreates the music of one of the best known musical groups in history, Foreigner! Head Games plays all of the top songs that bring back the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s singles that people loved then...

JOURNEYMAN – The ONLY nationally touring tribute to ERIC CLAPTON! Fronted by Shaun Hague (Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Amos Lee, John Waite), JOURNEYMAN has become the #1 tribute to Clapton in a very short amount of time. The band has been selling hundreds of tickets per...

There is no other performer who looks and sounds so much like Elton John, nor any tribute act that provides the experience of being at an Elton John concert the way Gerald Brann and Yellow Brick Road do. Brann not only bears an uncanny resemblance...

In true Texas fashion, four-time Grammy-winner Jimmie Vaughan has helped breathe new life into the music that has been his lifeline all these decades, becoming a hero to those who cherish America’s real gift to musical history. Jimmie Vaughan became possessed by his instrument while listening...

Foghat celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2021, and their live performances show why the band is still around and why they will be able to keep on rockin’ as long as they want to play! Their music is timeless, and touring is part of their...

Zak Saltz Band takes the stage at the Bristol Bar THURSDAY, August 17 at 10 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/ZakSaltz

The Holland Brothers take the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, August 18 at 6 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+).

Marques Puckett & 8 Second Ride return to the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, August 18 at 8:30 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/8SRband

Kayla McKinney returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, August 18 at 11 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/kaylamckinneycountry

Cash Crop returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar SATURDAY, August 19 at 7 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063797303383

COAL CAMP returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar SATURDAY, August 19 at 10 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/coalcamprocks

Jason plays multiple instruments and covers songs from the 1950s to present! Known to bring special guests.

Solacoustix takes the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, August 25th at 7 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+).

The Great Big Hug returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, August 25 at 10 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/thegreatbighug

You likely know this duo... join us for their debut at The Corner!

Holly Ann & Dirt Road Rising returns to the stage on Saturday, August 26 at Sidetracks. This is a (21+) show.

Tuatha Dea returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, September 1 at 6 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/tuatha.dea

Craig Street Ramblers return to the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, September 1 at 9 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/craigstreetramblers

Paleface returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar SATURDAY, September 2 at 6 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/PalefaceOnline

Victor Lawson and Boogie Chillen return to the stage at the Bristol Bar SATURDAY, September 2 at 9 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/victorlawsonandboogiechillen 

DeeOhGee takes the stage at the Bristol Bar THURSDAY, September 7 at 6 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/deeohgee69

Mama Fuma takes the stage at the Bristol Bar THURSDAY, September 14 at 6 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/mamafumaband

Kayla McKinney returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar THURSDAY, September 14 at 8:30 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/kaylamckinneycountry

Zak Saltz Band returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, September 15 at 10:00 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/ZakSaltz

Marques Puckett & 8 Second Ride return to the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, September 15 at 11 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/8SRband

Cash Crop returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar SATURDAY, September 16 at 5 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063797303383

The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band is a talented and committed group of musicians and vocalists whose roots are in gospel music. They share a great love and appreciation for the style and musicianship of the premier band of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s...

COAL CAMP returns to the stage at Bristol Bar SATURDAY, September 16 at 11:30 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/coalcamprocks

The Minks take the stage at the Bristol Bar THURSDAY, September 21 at 10 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/theminksss

Florencia & the Feeling return to the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, September 22 at 6 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/florenciaandthefeeling

The Great Big Hug returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, September 22 at 9 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/thegreatbighug

Daniel Byrd's Boogie Machine takes the stage at the Bristol Bar SATURDAY, September 23 at 6 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/DanielByrdsBoogieMachine

Lauren Cole Band returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar SATURDAY, September 23 at 9 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/LaurenColeBand

The Pink Stones take the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, September 29 at 7 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/thepinkstoners

Banditos take the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, September 29 at 10 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/BANDITOSBAND

Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts take the stage at the Bristol Bar SATURDAY, September 30 at 8:30 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/MilesNielsenMusic

Orbital Planes returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar SATURDAY, September 30 at 11 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/orbital.planes

Lady Supreme: A Diana Ross Experience is a spectacular tribute to the life and work of the Supreme Diva. Accompanied by top notch singers and musicians, Deanna Carroll covers the hits of the Supremes to Diana’s solo sensations with spot-on vocals. She performs all of...

Zak Saltz Band returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar THURSDAY, October 19 at 6 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/ZakSaltz

The Tillers take the stage at the Bristol Bar FRIDAY, October 20 at 6 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/thetillers

Marques Puckett & 8 Second Ride return to the stage at Bristol Bar FRIDAY, October 20 at 9 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/8SRband

GCMA Concerts is proud to present the Bristol Truth & Freedom Music Festival! This night of music, worship and entertainment will feature some of the finest talent in Christian music. Celebrating their 20th year, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is both GRAMMY-nominated and GMA Dove Award-winning. Ernie...

Kayla McKinney returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar SATURDAY, October 21st at 6 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/kaylamckinneycountry

Shoot to Thrill returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar SATURDAY, October 21 at 8:30 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/shoot2thrillband

Cash Crop returns to the stage at the Bristol Bar SATURDAY, October 21 at 11 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063797303383

Into The Fog takes the stage at the Bristol Bar THURSDAY, October 26 at 6 PM! This is a free, non-ticketed event (21+). Into The Fog: Winners of the 2021 MerleFest Band Competition, Into The Fog is a genre-jumping string band based out of Raleigh,...

Schubert’s Symphony, “The Unfinished,” will be featured at the elegant Paramount Theatre in Bristol. The concert will begin with Handel’s “Water Music: Suite No. 2,” followed by Symphony of the Mountains’ own Principal Horn, Jeffery Whaley performing the delightful “Horn Concerto No. 1” by Richard...

Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her 35-year career in Country, Bluegrass and Folk music, including 2 Grammy wins, 4 CMA Awards, 4 #1 country singles, and five gold albums (plus a...

Chi-Town Transit Authority (CTA) is an 8-piece Chicago tribute band founded in 2017 and based out of Atlanta, Ga dedicated to reproducing the “Chicago” concert experience. The key to their success has been knitting together a highly accomplished team of long-time musicians who truly love...

In describing Henry Rollins, the tendency is to try to squeeze as many labels as possible into a single sentence. “Rollins is many things,” says The Washington Post, “diatribist, confessor, provocateur, humorist, even motivational speaker…his is an enthusiastic and engaging chatter.” Entertainment Weekly’s list includes “Punk...

In the past few years Cherry Poppin’ Daddies have become the kind of band that you would want to book if you were throwing a soiree at the Gatsby mansion. Penning elegant, lush, pitch perfect arrangements of much of the great American songbook, from Cole...

“Soultown to Motown” is the new show for 2022 from The Sensational Soul Cruisers. This 11 piece, choreographed band delivers a show that has audiences on their feet, singing and dancing to the greatest hits of the Temptations, the Jackson Five, The Spinners, Isaac Hayes,...

Join us for a live broadcast of WBCM Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time variety show, featuring special guests St. Paul & The Broken Bones and Sugadaisy, on the stage of the historic Paramount Bristol! Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2023 Time: 7:00 p.m. EST (Doors...

Rhythm & Roots Reunion fan favorites Asleep At The Wheel are headed back to Downtown Bristol! Founded in 1970, Asleep At The Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years. Inspired by western swing and honky-tonk country, the...

Tartan Terrors bring their Celtic Invasion to festivals and sold out venues across North America, hoping to make Celtic music fun and accessible to any audience. The thrilling band blends the energy of a rock show with side splitting humor, step dancing and traditional folklore....

Sit back and experience a unique acoustic performance by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and American Songwriter Hall of Fame artist John Oates as he takes you on a musical time trip. Performing with a world-class percussionist, Oates showcases his acoustic guitar skills in...

Sit back and experience a unique acoustic performance by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and American Songwriter Hall of Fame artist John Oates as he takes you on a musical time trip. Performing with a world-class percussionist, Oates showcases his acoustic guitar skills in...

In April 1935, Glenn Miller recorded, for the first time, under his own name. Using six horns, a rhythm section, and a string quartet, he recorded “Moonlight on the Ganges” and “A Blues Serenade” for Columbia. Less than three years later, they began breaking attendance...

McAnally notes that he typically sees three kinds of people at his shows: Those who have followed his career since his 1977 debut album; those who recognize him as the guitarist in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band; and those who remember his notable credits in...

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus began their expedition into the hearts and minds of a generation 20 years ago. Their blazing 2006 single “Face Down” delivered both anthemic choruses and a strident message about domestic abuse, achieving both sales accolades...

In 2011 SHAOLIN JAZZ – The 37th Chamber came into the world. It became an instant cult classic receiving favorable mentions and reviews on Okayplayer, Hypebeast, NPR, XM Radio, and BBC Radio. What first began as a cool mixtape idea thought up by Gerald Watson...

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Destination Soultown from The Sensational Soul Cruisers features an 11 piece, choreographed band. The show will have you on your feet, singing and dancing to the greatest hits of the Temptations, the Jackson Five, The Spinners, Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye, The...