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Mark White at Halo

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:16:04 EST

Mark White, 10:30 p.m., Halo, 211 E. Main St., Johnson City. (423) 434-0799

Eric Church's 'BLOOD, SWEAT & BEERS TOUR' in Knoxville

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:12:12 EST

ERIC CHURCH “BLOOD, SWEAT & BEERS TOUR” 2012

With special guests

Brantley Gilbert & Sonia Leigh

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD | 7:30PM

Thompson-Boling Arena

Knoxville, TN

TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 10AM

Ticket Locations

Thompson Boling Arena Box Office & All Knoxville Tickets Locations, knoxvilletickets.com

or by phone at 865-656-4444 or 877-995-9961

Ticket Prices

$42.50 GA Pit / $34.75 reserved floor and bowl (plus applicable fees)

More Info:

Ericchurch.com | brantleygilbert.com | tbarena.com | nationalshows2.com

Nathan Griffin, The Daily Howl at the Acoustic Coffeehouse

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:16:46 EST

Nathan Griffin, 8 p.m.; The Daily Howl, 10 p.m., Acoustic Coffeehouse, 415 W. Walnut St., Johnson City. (423) 434-9872

Radio Drive By at Capone's

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:17:22 EST

Radio Drive By, Capone’s, 227 E. Main St., Johnson City. (423) 928-2295 or www.caponesjc.com

Wise Old River at Machiavelli's

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:18:00 EST

Wise Old River, Machiavelli’s, 8 5th St., Bristol. (423) 573-9955

The Mic Company, CosMoore, Fight Club at the Galaxy Lounge

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:18:49 EST

The Mic Company; CosMoore; Fight Club, 9 p.m., Galaxy Lounge, 216 E. Main St., Johnson City. $7. (423) 232-0975

Bluegrass Circle at Lays Hardware Center for the Arts

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:19:29 EST

Bluegrass Circle, 7-10 p.m., Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, 409 Front St., Coeburn, Va. $5, adults; $1, children 6-12; free, children under 6. (276) 395-5160 or www.layshardware.com

David O'Roarke & the Southern Countrymen Band at the Outdoorsman

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:20:05 EST

David O’Roark and the Southern Countrymen Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Outdoorsmen Building, 4535 Highway 11-W, Kingsport. $5, adults; $1, children under 12. (423) 943-5600

Bluegrass Open Jam Session at Pizza Plus

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:20:42 EST

Bluegrass Open Jam Session, 7-10 p.m., Pizza Plus, 2703 Bloomingdale Pike, Kingsport. Free. (423) 914-2588 or (423) 292-9904

Allen Hicks Bluegrass Jam at the Punkin Patch Farm

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:21:17 EST

Allen Hicks Bluegrass Jam, 6 p.m., 1844 Beathel Road, Nickelsville, Va. Free. (276) 479-2739

Cutthroat Shamrock at O'Mainnin's Pub & Grill

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:00:32 EST

Cutthroat Shamrock at O'Mainnin's Pub & Grill

Blood Drives

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:13:49 EST

Wellmont Health System's Marsh Regional Blood Center will hold public blood drives from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Dobyns-Bennett High School, Kingsport; from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at Lowe's, East Stone Drive, Kingsport; and from 1 to 4 p.m., at Toyota of Kingsport, Kingsport. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh 120 pounds or more, and be in good health. Call 224-5888.

That 80's Band at Country Club Bar & Grill

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:03:44 EST

That 80's Band at Country Club Bar & Grill

Alter'd State at Woodstone Deli

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:04:21 EST

Alter'd State at Woodstone Deli

Melting Clock Heads at Conley's Overlook

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:01:12 EST

Melting Clock Heads at Conley's Overlook

The Holloway Sisters and Outta the Blue at Cafe Twist

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:02:00 EST

The Holloway Sisters and Outta the Blue at Cafe Twist

Delta Playboys at Scully's

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:02:40 EST

Delta Playboys at Scully's

Skelton Brothers and Friends 7 P.M. Midway Music, 3536 W. Walnut St. Johnson City. 37601.(423)926-5272

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:00:04 EST

N/A

Delta Playboys (Live) @ The Scullys

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:44:45 EST

www.deltaplayboys.com

quarter bounce @ ralph's country club

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:40:05 EST

N/A

BAKERSFIELD (LIVE MUSIC) 7 P.M.

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:57:21 EST

EDITOR'S NOTE.......THE SHOW ON FEBRUARY 4, 2012....BEGINS AT 7 P.M. ....NOTE 7 A.M.

James Rogers at Niswonger (NPAC)

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:20:29 EST

This popular, award-winning artist returns to the NPAC stage. James has successfully performed for years at the Music Mansion in Pigeon Forge and now is a favorite Dollywood performer. Rogers combines his singing, songwriting, musicianship and comedy as he performs old favorites and soon to be new favorites in his popular one-man show!

Call the Box office at (423) 638-1679 for tickets!

Adults $23/Students $10

Missy Raines & The New Hip at the Down Home

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:22:44 EST

Missy Raines & The New Hip, 9 p.m., the Down Home, 300 W. Main St., Johnson City. $14, advance. (423) 929-9822 or www.downhome.com

Swift Science and the Daily How at Capone's

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:23:31 EST

Swift Science and the Daily Howl, Capone’s, 227 E. Main St., Johnson City. (423) 928-2295 or www.caponesjc.com

Casey Clark, Swimmingly at the Acoustic Coffeehouse

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:24:11 EST

Casey Clark, 8 p.m.; Swimmingly, 10 p.m., Acoustic Coffeehouse, 415 W. Walnut St., Johnson City. (423) 434-9872

The Wild Rumpus at Machiavelli's

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:24:51 EST

The Wild Rumpus, Machiavelli’s, 8 5th St., Bristol. (423) 573-9955

Trey Hensley & Drivin' Force at the Carter Family Fold

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:25:34 EST

Trey Hensley & Drivin’ Force, 7:30 p.m., Carter Family Fold, Hiltons, Va. $7, adults; $1, children 6-11; free, children under 6. (276) 645-0035 or www.carterfamilyfold.org

Distant Thunder at the Buffalo Ruritan Club

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:26:31 EST

Distant Thunder, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Buffalo Ruritan Club, 200 Willowbrook Drive, Bluff City. $5. (423) 538-4274

Live music with Mark White @ Halo

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:54:38 EST

Drink specials and great people @ Halo.

quarter bounce @ ralphls country club raven va.

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:40 EST

playing southern/rock-blues and country...join us for a night of great music and fun!!!

BAKERSFIELD BAND (LIVE MUSIC)

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:21:25 EST

READY FOR SOME GOOD TRADITIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC?? Like to dance until your shoes come off?? Like to hear seasoned and professional musicians who play the likes of Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Keith Whitley, Ray Price, Conway Twitty, Brooks & Dunn, Vern Gosdin, George Stait, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Jr., and the like??? THIS IS THE PLACE TO HEAR ALL OF THAT AND MORE!!!

Blood Drive

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:06:56 EST

Wellmont Health System's Marsh Regional Blood Center will hold public blood drives from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Julia Davis Collection Center, Ravine Street, Kingsport; and from 1 to 5 p.m., at The Haven at Knob Creek, Johnson City. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh 120 pounds or more, and be in good health. Call 224-5888.

Retro Revolver at Exit 7 Holiday Inn (Asiago's)

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:08:16 EST

Retro Revolver at Exit 7 Holiday Inn (Asiago's)

Jeff Neal & Tommy Lyons at Cappy's Apex

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:09:02 EST

Jeff Neal & Tommy Lyons at Cappy's Apex

Delta Playboys at Scully's

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:03:03 EST

Delta Playboys at Scully's

Hundred Acres at Cafe Twist

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:06:00 EST

Hundred Acres at Cafe Twist

Melting Clock Heads at Conley's Overlook

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:06:34 EST

Melting Clock Heads at Conley's Overlook

Barefoot Renegades at Country Club Bar & Grill

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:07:21 EST

Barefoot Renegades at Country Club Bar & Grill

David O'Roarke & The Southern Countrymen Band 7 till 10 pm

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 22:06:52 EST

https://www.facebook.com/bristol.showpalace

Open Jam at Encore Lounge and Grill

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:36:26 EST

Open Jam at Encore Lounge and Grill

Scotty Melton at Cappy's Apex

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:38:15 EST

Scotty Melton at Cappy's Apex

Open Mic at Acoustic Coffeehouse

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:27:45 EST

Open Mic/Jam, 7 p.m., Acoustic Coffeehouse, 415 W. Walnut St., Johnson City. (423) 434-9872

Randall Sword at Cafe Twist

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:09:46 EST

Randall Sword at Cafe Twist

Mountain Music Showcase Open Jam at the Crooked Road General Store

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:40:54 EST

Mountain Music Showcase Open Jam at the Crooked Road General Store

Open Jam at O'Mainnin's Pub & Grille

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:31:20 EST

Open Jam at O'Mainnin's Pub & Grille

Open Mic at Acoustic Coffeehouse

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:28:07 EST

Open Mic/Jam, 7 p.m., Acoustic Coffeehouse, 415 W. Walnut St., Johnson City. (423) 434-9872

Greater Kingsport Republican Women Meeting

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:29:38 EST

The Greater Kingsport Republican Women will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Food City on Eastman Road. Featured speakers will be Judges Mark Toohey and Ray Conkin. Call (423)288-2012 for reservations.

Blood Drives

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:39:27 EST

Wellmont Health System's Marsh Regional Blood Center will hold public blood drives from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Courtyard Marriott, Bristol, Va.; from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Lowe's and Walmart, Exit 7, Bristol, Va.; and from 1 to 5 p.m.,at Bristol Family YMCA, Bristol. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh 120 pounds or more, and be in good health. Call 224-5888.

Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Kingsport Regional Planning Commission public, called joint work session

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:37:53 EST

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen and the Kingsport Regional Planning Commission will conduct a public, called joint work session at 3 p.m. in the council room at Kingsport City Hall, Center Street. The agenda includes discussion of future city of Kingsport annexations and any other issues that may arise. Call 229-9412.

Kingsport Greenbelt Advisory Committee Meeting

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:25:34 EST

The Kingsport Greenbelt Advisory Committee will meet at noon at Mama's House Buffet, 2608 N. John B. Dennis Highway. Call 229-9457.

Kingsport Survivors Club Meeting

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:06:29 EST

The Kingsport Survivors Club, open to those 60 and older, will meet at 9:30 a.m., at the Fellowship Center at First Presbyterian Church, Broad Street. Author and Kingsport native Lisa Reed Alther will speak about her new novel, "Washed in the Blood." Copies will be available for purchase for $20 each, and she will sign copies.

Curt Matheson at Atlanta Bread Company

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:10:55 EST

Curt Matheson at Atlanta Bread Company

U.S. Congressman Roe staff office hours

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:09:55 EST

U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. will send staff to hold office hours from 9 to 11 a.m., in the commission room of the Sullivan County Courthouse, 3411 Highway 126, Blountville.

Washington County Commission government operations sub-committee meeting

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:40:03 EST

The Washington County Commission government operations sub-committee will meet at 4 p.m., in the second-floor courtroom of the Washington County Courthouse, 100 E. Main St., Jonesborough.

Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen work session

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:48:42 EST

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a work session at 4:30 p.m., in the council room at Kingsport City Hall, Center Street. Call 229-9412.

Washington County Commission commercial, industrial, agricultural committee meeting

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:34:43 EST

The Washington County Commission commercial, industrial, agricultural committee will meet at 5:30 p.m., in the second-floor courtroom of the Washington County Courthouse, Jonesborough.

Sullivan County Board of Education Meeting

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:38:11 EST

The Sullivan County Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m., at the Department of Education building, Blountville.

Sullivan County Commission administrative committee meeting

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:49:55 EST

The Sullivan County Commission administrative committee will meet at 7 p.m., at the Sullivan County Courthouse, 3411 Highway 126, Blountville.

Unplugged Open Mic at O'Mainnin's Pub & Grill

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:33:28 EST

Unplugged Open Mic at O'Mainnin's Pub & Grill

Jam Session at the Country Cabin II in Norton

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:42:21 EST

Jam session, 7 p.m., Country Cabin II, Norton, Va. Free. (276) 679-3541 or www.appalachiantraditionsinc.com

Derik Hultquist, Melodime at the Acoustic Coffeehouse

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:45:14 EST

Derik Hultquist, 8 p.m.; Melodime, 10 p.m., Acoustic Coffeehouse, 415 W. Walnut St., Johnson City. (423) 434-9872

Ron Rash--Reading and Q & A

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:55:56 EST

The second week of February includes prize-winning novelist, poet and short story writer
Ron Rash, who will read from his work and, afterward, answer questions and participate
in discussion in ETSU’s the Ball Hall auditorium, Room 127, starting at 7 p.m. on
Tuesday, Feb. 7.

The event and subsequent reception with the author, sponsored by Mary B. Martin
School of the Arts, is free and open to the public. Rash, the Parris Distinguished
Professor of Appalachian Culture at Western Carolina University, is an Appalachian
native from Buncombe County, N.C. In addition to nine novels – including his 2008
novel, Serena – he also has numerous collections of short stories and poetry in print.

Kingsport Beverage Board Meeting

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:03:43 EST

The Kingsport Beverage Board will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the council room at Kingsport City Hall. Call Angie Marshall at 229-9384.

Washington County Regional Planning Commission Meeting

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:11:25 EST

The Washington County Regional Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m., in the conference room of the Zoning Office, Washington County Courthouse, Jonesborough.

Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:06:59 EST

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet at 7 p.m. in the large courtroom at Kingsport City Hall. Call 229-9412.

Sullivan County Commission executive committee meeting

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:15:19 EST

The Sullivan County Commission executive committee will meet at 7 p.m., at the Sullivan County Courthouse, 3411 Highway 126, Blountville.

Miami String Quartet and Chih-Long Hu

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:05:29 EST

On Wednesday, Feb. 8, the sounds of strings and piano will swell as the Miami String
Quartet, all music faculty at Kent State University, will perform with ETSU music
faculty member Chih-Long Hu at 7:30 p.m. in ETSU’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium.

The quartet, lauded by the New York Times as “everything one wants in a quartet,” is
known not only for its classical repertoire, but also its strong interest in music education
and encouraging new music, which has led to many commissions, premieres, festivals
and scholarships. Tickets are $5 for students, $15 for senior citizens and $20 for general
admission.

Mal Cooper at the Acoustic Coffeehouse

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:46:34 EST

Mal Cooper, 8 p.m., Acoustic Coffeehouse, 415 W. Walnut St., Johnson City. (423) 434-9872

Open Hoot at the Down Home

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:47:59 EST

Every Wednesday night is Open Hoot at the Down Home, unless otherwise noted!

Christabel and The Jons at Machiavelli's

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:50:02 EST

Christabel and The Jons, Machiavelli’s, 8 5th St., Bristol. (423) 573-9955

Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Boys at the Acoustic Coffeehouse

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:50:46 EST

Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Boys, 8 p.m., Acoustic Coffeehouse, 415 W. Walnut St., Johnson City. (423) 434-9872

Acoustic Apple Jam, hosted by Plebian & The Smokey Mountain Posse at Applebee's in Kingsport

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:51:45 EST

Acoustic Apple Jam, hosted by Plebian, with Glenn Spayth, Marshall Ballew and The Smokey Mountain Posse 8-11 p.m., Applebee’s, 1661 E. Stone Drive, Kingsport. (423) 246-6373 or reddawgflintstone@yahoo.com

JR Royal & The Classic Country Band 7 till 10 pm

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 22:08:37 EST

https://www.facebook.com/bristol.showpalace

The Twang Bangers at Capone's

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:52:33 EST

The Twang Bangers, Capone’s, 227 E. Main St., Johnson City. (423) 928-2295 or www.caponesjc.com

Matt Kiefer Music, The Belt Notches at the Acoustic Coffeehouse

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:53:15 EST

Matt Kiefer Music, 8 p.m.; The Belt Notches, 10 p.m., Acoustic Coffeehouse, 415 W. Walnut St., Johnson City. (423) 434-9872

Onward Soldiers at Machiavelli's

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:53:56 EST

Onward Soldiers, Machiavelli’s, 8 5th St., Bristol. (423) 573-9955

David O'Roarke & the Southern Countrymen Band at the Outdoorsman

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:55:03 EST

David O’Roark and the Southern Countrymen Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Outdoorsmen Building, 4535 Highway 11-W, Kingsport. $5, adults; $1, children under 12. (423) 943-5600

Synaptic Gap at Lays Hardware Center for the Arts

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:56:55 EST

Synaptic Gap, 7-10 p.m., Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, 409 Front St., Coeburn, Va. $5, adults; $1, children 6-12; free, children under 6. (276) 395-5160 or www.layshardware.com

Bluegrass Open Jam Session at Pizza Plus

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:57:39 EST

Bluegrass Open Jam Session, 7-10 p.m., Pizza Plus, 2703 Bloomingdale Pike, Kingsport. Free. (423) 914-2588 or (423) 292-9904

Allen Hicks Bluegrass Jam at the Punkin Patch Farm

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:59:37 EST

Allen Hicks Bluegrass Jam, 6 p.m., 1844 Beathel Road, Nickelsville, Va. Free. (276) 479-2739

Quarter Bounce at The Old Mill Restaurant

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:04:29 EST

Quarter Bounce, 7:30 p.m., The Old Mill Restaurant, 44 Mill St., Lebanon, Va. (423) 306-5590

Kids Our Age @ Friends of Kpt. Senior Center

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:58:22 EST

Rascals, 111 Cumberland St., Kpt. Tn.

BAKERSFIELD (LIVE MUSIC)

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:27:04 EST

EDITOR'S NOTE.....THE START TIME FOR THOMPSON'S PRODUCE SHOW IS 7 P.M...."NOT" 7 A.M.