As part of the NEA Big Read, partner organizations the Bristol Public Library, Washington County Public Library, and Birthplace of Country Music Museum are offering a full schedule of NEA Big Read programs at all three sites – and beyond – during October and November 2024, including book discussions, a film screening, writing and family history workshops, author talks, an art exhibit, and a storytelling evening!
Join us for a "Songwriter in the Round" evening at the museum on Thursday, October 17, 7:00 p.m. featuring three songwriter-musician acts from the Bristol area and the surrounding region: Linda and David Lay, Sandy Shortridge, and Rafe Van Hoy.
SOLD OUT: Birthplace of Country Music's 1927 Society presents the 1927 Concert Series, an intimate concert experience with Sam Grisman Project!
Musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome to participate in this free monthly jam session on the second Saturday at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, 2-5 p.m. on October 12 and November 9.
Join us for this conversation with nationally renowned photographer Ed Rode and his Grammy-winning songwriter-musician friend, Don Henry, as they share stories and music related to Ed's exhibition Songwriter Musician and the craft of songwriting.
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a free bluegrass jam session every fourth Saturday at the museum, 2 - 5 p.m.
Songwriter registration is now closed. Spectators tickets on sale now!
Join the Birthplace of Country Music for a community square dance on Saturday, Feburary 8. Caller Tyler Hughes will lead a short introduction to dance steps, followed by a full square dance with a lively string band. It's always a hand-clapping and foot-stomping good time!
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, in partnership with the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association, hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a free bluegrass jam session every fourth Saturday at the museum, 2 - 5 p.m.
A no-cost music business course hosted by Workforce Solutions at Northeast State University, led by Rockwood Booking.