Blount girls (2/3s of Marshal Hill) on TV next Monday
It’s been a minute since we checked in on Marshal Hill, featuring April, Jason and Mandy Kelly, who grew up in Blount County listening to their father play country songs. Although they at first opted for mainstream career paths — April on a basketball and vocal scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design, Mandy as a nurse and stay-at-home mom with three daughters with husband Eric Hembree and Jason as a father who recently decided to finish a degree in drafting — they never strayed from music. (Mandy and her family still live in Maryville; Jason calls Knoxville home; and April still lives in Savannah, Ga. All, however, are natives of Blount County.)
During holidays and family gatherings, they would pull out their guitars and play. In October 2008, however, their music made its way to a broader audience, thanks to the Internet — a Nashville executive discovered them on April’s YouTube channel, and the three were invited to perform at Nashville’s Listening Room Cafe. That night, Marshal Hill was born, and they’ve been busy ever since, opening for Julia Nunes last year and The Square Room and playing out when they can.
Mandy dropped me a line the other night to tell me that she and her sister will be singing on Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway as contestants of the new reality show “Fast Track To Fame.” The episode featuring them will air two nights later, at 8 p.m. March 8 on Fox’s Speed Channel. According to the program’s website, the show “features real people from across NASCAR Nation including, singers, dancers, musicians, comedians and variety acts of all types! The series premieres Monday, March 1 … and each show is an hour-long with as many as six repeat airings during the following week. Each installment is taped at a stop along the NASCAR schedule from late February through May, and 11 shows are scheduled.”
Check out “Fast Track to Fame” online and Marshal Hill online as well. Here are the sisters:
Clayton Center for the Arts grand opening gala fleshed out
The “Grand Opening Gala” for the newly constructed Clayton Center for the Arts on the Maryville College campus is little more than three weeks away, and the lineup for the evening’s festivities looks stellar.
The night before, country star Jo Dee Messina will perform; we’ll have an interview with her in the March 19 edition of The Daily Times Weekend entertainment section. The next night — Saturday, March 27 — is the grand opening. It begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $25. Here’s what’s in store:
“The Gala is an evening of entertainment highlighting East Tennessee artists and performers from a wide variety of genres,” according to a recent press release. “David Keith will emcee the event which will feature performances by Sen. Lamar Alexander on the “Alexander” Steinway piano, the Maryville College Concert Choir, the Orchestra at Maryville College, Appalachian Ballet Company, Delores Ziegler, John Wesley Wright, Will Tate & 6ix Mile Express, Pistol Creek Catch of the Day, David Dwyer, Bruce McKinnon, Dr. Robert Bonham, Jennifer Olander, John Cherry and many other Blount County and East Tennessee personalities.
To purchase tickets for this event, visit the Clayton Center Box Office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, call 981-8590, or visit the venue’s website and and click on the Grand Opening Gala icon on the main page.
“The Shed” continues to roll out the names for its concert season
About a month ago, we announced the initial phase of the lineup for “The Shed” Concert Series at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway in Maryville. Organizers continue to roll out the names and fill in the blank dates, and tickets are already on sale for some shows. You can purchase tickets online, or call 977-1669 for more information. And if you like everything you see, pony up $175 — that’s for a pass that gets you into all of the shows this season. Here are the dates so far (shows begin at 8 p.m.):
April 3: Unknown Hinson ($15)
April 10: Voodoo Lounge (Rolling Stones tribute, $10)
April 17: Scott Miller and the Commonwealth ($15)
April 24: Mustang Sally ($15)
May 1: Winds of Thor (Led Zeppelin tribute)
May 8: Shannon McNally
May 15: Ray Wylie Hubbard
May 22: Bill “The Sauce Boss” Wharton
May 28: Devon Allman’s Honeytribe
May 29: Jason and the Scorchers
May 30: Stacie Collins
June 5: Hayes Carll
June 11: Goose Creek Symphony
June 12: Todd Snider
June 19: Use Your Illusion (Guns N’ Roses tribute)
June 26: Hackensaw Boys
July 3: Monsters of Classic Rock
July 10: Tres Hombres
July 17: James McMurtry
July 24: Ozzmosis
July 31: Trent Summar
Aug. 21: Blackberry Smoke
Aug. 28: Big Gun (AC/DC tribute)
Sept. 3: Leon Russell
Sept. 4: Kentucky Headhunters
Sept. 11: Husky Burnette
Sept. 18: Cross Canadian Ragweed
Sept. 25: Mic Harrison and The High Score
Remembering Rick Wolfe …
Mark your calendar for “Wolfe Jam 2010,” set for next Thursday, March 11. It’s a little event held every year to honor the memory of local singer, bassist, teacher, and songwriter Rick Wolfe, who passed away after a battle with cancer in 2007. From his obituary: “Rick was a 20 year employee of Pick’n’Grin, where he was manager, teacher, technician, salesman, engineer, musician, family member, and confidant to all. He also was a long time member of the Macdaddies, Crawdaddy, Delta Flyers and Body Heat, and was the on-call bass player of choice for every band in Knoxville that needed a fill-in. He was rock solid in his musicianship and friendship. Rick’s knowledge and experiences far exceeded his 53 years. With his recordings, teachings, and love of music and musicians, he has left behind a legacy in Knoxville’s music scene that has reached well beyond the city’s boundaries.” On March 11, local bands Relentless Blues, Todd Steed and the Suns of Phere, Crawdaddy, Chico and the Men, Brendon James Wright, Adoration, Grandma’s Devices and spoken-word artist Jack Rentfro will gather at Patrick Sullivan’s Saloon, 100 N. Central St. in Knoxville’s Old City, for a celebration. It starts at 7 p.m. No word on how much tickets are yet, but they’ll be sold at the door; $7-$10, I would think. Regardless, all proceeds will benefit the Joy of Music School. And if you own and play an instrument, you’re invited to bring it and jam.
UPDATE, March 3: Actually, there won’t be a cover charge for this event, according to Patrick Sullivan’s GM Sean Blair. It’s free, but donations will be gratefully accepted for the Joy of Music School.
R.I.P., Retroholics … hello, Dream On Alice
Local cover band The Retroholics, it seems, have called it quits. Or rather, gone through a lineup change and decided to extend that to a name change. From the band’s Myspace site:
February 23, 2010
OPEN LETTER TO FANS OF THE RETROHOLICS
As promised, The Retroholics update. RECAP: In early February, Larry Ottinger, Lead Singer for the Retroholics parted ways with the band. Since then, we have kept our commitments to our fans and club managers by having Jeza (former Retro gal singer) from Dream on Alice and Michael Essex from Plan 9 assist us during this time. We are most appreciative how many of you have continued to come out and show your support, but…no matter how well these shows have gone, this line up is not The Retroholics you are accustomed to and we understand that. Remaining members of the Retroholics have decided it is the time to disband and move on. Congratulations go out to Scott Connatser, Drummer — Scott has landed an awesome new gig with Hillbilly Jedi so be sure to check out their MySpace schedule @ www.myspace.com/hillbillyjedi and add yourself as a friend. Members Chris Armstrong, Lead Guitar and Vocals, Phil Watts, Keyboard and Vocals will team up with Jeza in her exciting band project DREAM ON ALICE. They have their first show at Wild Wing Café on March 5. If you loved The Retroholics we promise you’re going to really love DREAM ON ALICE!! They will play all your favorite tunes from the 80’s and will include some of the best of 60’s, 70’, 90’s to present time music! There will be more dance sets and songs you love but never hear played out! As you well know, Jeza is an incredible high energy performer with a great set of pipes, Chris will cut loose to showcase his crowd pleasing guitar playing and Phil will be showcased as well. DREAM ON ALICE is excited to have the talents of Chris Armstrong and Phil Watts joining forces with Jeza and her other bandmates — Brian Lee – Guitar/Vocals, Greg Johnson – Drums, and Jay Harris – Bass. Please visit DREAM ON ALICE @ www.myspace.com/dreamonalice and add them as a friend. You’ve been wonderful fans to The Retroholics over the years! We hope you’ll continue to support Chris, Phil and Jeza with DREAM ON ALICE and Scott in his new venture with Hillbilly Jedi. Your support has meant the world to us, thank you from the bottom of our hearts… FAREWELL Retroheads!!
Interestingly, we interviewed Ottinger last May. We hope it wasn’t something he said to us.
Check out Dream On Alice on Myspace.
Free music! The Daily Times .mp3 library!
We’ve added some new .mp3s, free for you to download, to our library over the past month or so. Every so often, I like to put them together in one place as a local music library, if you will. Here’s what we have in total:
R.B. Morris, “Amsterdam”: right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
R.B. Morris, “Plato’s Perfect World”: right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
R.B. Morris, “Spy in My Brain”: right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
R.B. Morris, “Empire”: right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
R.B. Morris, “City”: right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy albums by R.B. Morris (including his most recent, “Spies Lies and Burning Eyes”): click here
Angel Zuniga Martinez, “Definitely Love”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Angel Zuniga Martinez, “The Man”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Angel Zuniga Martinez on Myspace: Click here
Skytown Riot, “I’ll Go Myself”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Skytown Riot on Myspace: Click here
The Basement Lights, “Tragic Joke”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
The Basement Lights on Myspace: Click here
The John Titlow Band, “Girl From Morganton Road”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
John Titlow Band online: click here
Meg ‘n’ Dredd, “Pain”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Meg ‘n’ Dredd online: Click here
Meg ‘n’ Dredd on Myspace: Click here
Greg Horne, “I Liked You Better”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Greg Horne online: Click here
Buy Greg’s music: Click here
Kat Brock, “Head a Home”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Kat Brock on Myspace: Click here
Kat Brock on Bandcamp: Click here
The Hotshot Freight Train, “The Misfit”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
The Hotshot Freight Train on Myspace: Click here
Buy music by THSFT: Click here
Steve Brown, “Gymnopodie IV”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Steve Brown online/buy music: Click here
Todd Steed and the Suns of Phere, “Preservation Roof”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Todd Steed online: Click here
Buy music by Todd Steed: Click here
Robinella, “Can I Go Too”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Robinella online/buy the new album “Fly Away Bird”: Click here
Kata and the Blaze, “Lie to Me”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Kata and the Blaze, “Wanted 2″: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Kata and the Blaze online: Click here
Buy music from Kata and the Blaze: Click here
Hollywood, “Get It Gyrl”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Hollywood, “Kool-Aid”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Hollywood on Myspace: Click here
Dishwater Blonde, “Pour Out Your Favor”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Dishwater Blonde online: Click here
Buy music by Dishwater Blonde: Click here
Homer Hart, “Whiskey and Your Memory”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Homer Hart on Myspace: Click here
Skyfall, “Everything to Me”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Skyfall, “Bliss”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Skyfall, “A Breath Away”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
The Skyfall website: Click here
Senryu, “Jericho Ruins Everything”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Help yourself to all of Senryu’s catalog (for free!): Senryu’s Band Camp site
Pegasi51, “Time Slows Down”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Pegasi51, “Take a Seat in the Back”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Pegasi51 online
Pegasi51 on Myspace
The Bearded, “House Sparrow”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Visit The Bearded online: Click here
Bellfield, “Crooked Mile”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Buy Bellfield’s music on iTunes: Click here
Visit Bellfield on Myspace: Click here
Ian Thomas, “Little Children”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Visit Ian Thomas online: Click here
Purchase Ian Thomas music: Click here
The American Plague, “Black Love”: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy “Kiss of Death” and other CDs by The American Plague: Click here
Cain and Annabelle, “Side Porch Swing”: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Cain and Annabelle, “Sycamore Tree”: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy “The Lake Takes,” by Cain and Annabelle: Click here
Royal Bangs, “My Car Is Haunted”: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Visit the site for the band’s label, Audio Eagle Records, to purchase Royal Bangs goodness and other tunage.
Soundtrack Black, “Out to Dry”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Buy “First Born,” by Soundtrack Black: Click here
Cutthroat Shamrock, “Dry Bones”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Buy music by Cutthroat Shamrock: Click here
1220, “The Motor Mile”: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy 1220 music: Check the 1220 Myspace site frequently for links
Kevin Abernathy Band, “All Her Tears”: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy Kevin Abernathy’s CDs on CD Baby: Click here
Against the Opposition, “Pursue the Enemy”: right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Jeff Barbra, “Blame It on Vern”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Buy “Country Music for Country People” by Jeff Barbra: Click here
The Black Lillies, “Midnight”: Right click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy “Whiskey Angel,” by The Black Lillies: Click here
Cold Hands, “Taking a Ride”: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy “Sex. Beats. Romance.” by Cold Hands: Click here
Diacon-Panthers, “Curses”: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy “Make It Feel Better” by the Diacon-Panthers: Click here
The Dirty Gunnz, “Shake Your Sugar”: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
The Dirty Gunnz on Myspace: Click here
The Dirty Guv’nahs, “We’ll Be The Light”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
The Dirty Guv’nahs, “Saguaro”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
The Dirty Guv’nahs, “Brown Little Bird”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Buy “The Dirty Guv’nahs,” the band’s self-titled new album: Click here
The Dirty Works, “Wife Beater”: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy “Biscuits and Liquor” by The Dirty Works: Click here
The Drunk Uncles, “Drunk Talkin’”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
The Drunk Uncles, “The Man I Couldn’t Be”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
The Drunk Uncles on Myspace: Click here
Facelock, “Cervical Dislocation”: right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Facelock, “Defy”: right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Mic Harrison and The High Score, “Long Time”: right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Mic Harrison and The High Score, “Never Gonna Drink Again”: right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Buy albums by Mic Harrison, from his solo work to his collaborations with The High Score: click here
The High Score, “She’s a Heartbreak”: Right-click here (select “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
John Paul Keith and the One Four Fives, “Lookin’ for a Thrill”: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As” to download)
Buy “Spills and Thrills,” the new album by JPK and the One Four Fives: On Amazon.com, or on iTunes.
Scott McMahan, “The Loneliest Blues”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Scott McMahan on Myspace: Click here
Melungeons, “Blackwater Swamp”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Seeing Skies, “Don’t Stop Breathing In”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Check out Seeing Skies on Myspace: Click here
Christopher Scum, “Fifty Acres”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Christopher Scum on Myspace: Click here
Jonathan Sexton and The Big Love Choir, “The Mountain”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Buy “Big Love,” by Jonathan Sexton: Click here
Teenage Love13, “Fun Religion”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Buy “No Excuses,” Teenage Love’s most recent album: Click here
Tim Lee 3, “Chuck Berry in Space”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Tim Lee 3 w/Amy Ray (of the Indigo Girls), “Cortez the Killer” (live from The Earl in Atlanta): Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Buy music by the Tim Lee 3: Click here
The LoneTones, “Gone Again”: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy LoneTones music: Click here
Free music by regional/national artists!
Po’ Girl, “No Shame”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Po’ Girl online (click on “Music” to buy CDs): Click here
Bonepony, “Jubilee”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Bonepony online: Click here
Bonepony music and more: Click here
Jump Back Jake, “The Flood”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Jump Back Jake online: Click here
Buy Jump Back Jake music: Click here
The Civil Wars, “Poison and Wine”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
The Civil Wars online: Click here
Buy Civil Wars music: Click here
Amanda Palmer, “Astronaut: A Short History of Nearly Nothing” (feat. Zoe Keating and Ben Folds): Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Amanda Palmer online: Click here
Louise Mosrie, “Home”: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Louise Mosrie online: Click here
Buy Louise Mosrie music: Click here
“Hardcore Dollar,” by Malcolm Holcombe: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Malcolm Holcombe online: Click here
Buy Malcolm’s music: Click here
“Barstool,” by Chris Berardo and The DesBerardos: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
“The One,” by Chris Berardo and The DesBerardos: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
“So Good So Far,” by Chris Berardo and The DesBerardos: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
The DesBerardos online: Click here
Buy music: Click here
“Something to Believe In,” by Mark Wagner: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
“Here for You,” by Mark Wagner: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy “Sun’s Gonna Rise,” the new album by Mark Wagner: Click here
Mark Wagner online: Click here
“Evacuate,” by The Boxer Rebellion: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
(Boxer Rebellion singer Nathan Nicholson is a native of Maryville! Read a recent story: Click here)
The Boxer Rebellion online: Click here
Buy “Union,” by The Boxer Rebellion: Click here
“Friday (Pay Day),” by Space Capone: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
“I Just Wanna Dance,” by Space Capone: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Space Capone on Myspace (where you can find a link to buying his music on iTunes): Click here
“Tupelo,” by Scissormen: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
“My Christmas Wish,” by Scissormen: Right-click here (choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As”)
Buy Scissormen music: Click here
“Pilgrim,” by Red Collar: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy Red Collar’s CD: Click here
“Heavy Load,” by the Deadstring Brothers: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy Deadstring Brothers music: Click here
Catching up with Hollowtree
It’s been a minute since we caught up with Blount County band Hollowtree — back in 2008, to be exact. Front man Mike McQueen dropped me a line the other day and filled me in with what’s going on:
Just wanted to let you know that we’re playing every Wednesday at Brackins (Blues Bar, 112 E. Broadway Ave. in downtown Maryville) and we will be at the Waterfront (Bar and Grill, 404 Greenbelt Drive in Maryville) on Friday, March 5. Also I’m still keeping the Monday Night Acoustic Jam going. My friends from Murfreesboro will be playing at Brackins on Saturday, March 27. They are called The Incredible Heat Machine. We will be opening for them. And our lineup changed a little.
Mike McQueen — guitar, vocals
Javan Schiferl — bass
Adam Knable — guitar
Nick Spagnuolo — drums
“Best of Bonnaroo” compilation available for FREE!
Still hedging about whether you’ll enjoy the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival? (C’mon, those of you rolling around laughing hysterically; I’m sure there are some folks still on the fence about it.)
Well, you still have time to get your tickets at the festival’s website, but if you’re nervous about shelling out that kind of cash, here’s a way to hear some past performances — for free.
Organized by the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, HeadCount and the NRDC Action Fund, “The Best of Bonnaroo” marks the first time free music has been used to prompt Americans to contact their elected officials — and it’s to promote climate change. It’s a compilation of 17 different live performances from the festival, is available for free at www.Musicforaction.org. Before downloading the music, visitors are asked to email their Senators, the President or their local newspapers about climate change. The music is free no matter what, but the artists hope all their fans join them in taking action on this issue.
According to publicity for the project, The compilation includes live tracks from Wilco, Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, O.A.R. and Ani DiFranco, among others. In most cases these recordings have never before been released to the public, and were hand-picked by the musicians themselves. Other featured artists include: The Decemberists, Guster, Gov’t Mule, Raphael Saadiq, Bob Weir & RatDog, Phil Lesh & Friends, moe. and The Disco Biscuits, whose bass player Marc Brownstein is the co-chair of HeadCount. All of the featured tracks are original songs, with the exception of My Morning Jacket’s performance of The Velvet Underground’s “Oh! Sweet Nuthin’”.
Check out the contributors and the songs they’ve donated:
- Wilco, “Bull Black Nova“
- Pearl Jam, “Animal“
- Jack Johnson, “Inaudible Melodies“
- Dave Mathews Band, “Rapunzel“
- Death Cab for Cutie, “Cath…“
- Ani DiFranco, “Fuel“
- Phish, “Kill Devil Falls“
- Gov’t Mule, “Banks of the Deep End”
- O.A.R., “Delicate Few“
- moe., “Not Coming Down“
- Raphael Saadiq, “100 Yard Dash“
- Bob Weir & RatDog, “Throwing Stones“
- The Disco Biscuits, “And The Ladies Were the Rest of the Night“
- The Decemberists, “The Wanting Comes in Waves/Repaid“
- My Morning Jacket, “Oh! Sweet Nuthin’“
- Guster, “Happier“
- Phil Lesh and Friends, “Box of Rain”
Jim Avett schedules East Tennessee show at Preservation Pub
Back in November 2008, when The Avett Brothers were coming through East Tennessee for a two-night stand at The Bijou Theatre, we interviewed Seth and had a great conversation about how grounded in family love that the brothers are. We talked about an album by their father, Jim Avett, that the brothers played on — “Jim Avett and Family” — and later that month, their dad joined them on the Bijou stage for a couple of songs.
Now, Jim has a new CD out — “Tribes” — and a couple of Knoxville dates scheduled; March 23 at the WDVX-FM “Blue Plate Special,” which takes place at 301 S. Gay St. in downtown Knoxville, and on Wednesday, April 28 at Preservation Pub, 28 Market Square in downtown Knoxville. The latter show will feature the all-girl trio Amelia’s Mechanics, whose debut album “North-South” was produced by Mr. Jim and released last month.
Read more about Jim Avett, in his son Seth’s words, here.
“I just don’t dig on swine, that’s all …”
Jules Winfield of “Pulp Fiction” may not eat bacon, but the rest of us sure do. And this weekend, you can join fellow bacon lovers right here in East Tennessee. Yes, friends, there is a festival taking place this weekend in East Tennessee to celebrate that wonderful meat product we all know and love. BaconFest 2010 culminates on Saturday with “BaconBits,” taking place at Ironwood Studios, 119 Jennings Ave. in Knoxville’s Downtown North neighborhood: “Join us … for a semi-competitive bacon off. Bring your favorite bacon dish and drink. ‘BaconBits’ will feature live music and prizes awarded for various bacon categories such as: best use of bacon grease, most pork/bacon used in a dish, most contemporary interpretation of a traditional recipe, most exotic and many more. There will be a suggested $5 with a dish, $7 without, for BaconBits that includes a sampling of contestants’ food, live music, and other tasty treats.” If you’re interested in competing, check out the festival’s website for details; if you just want to go gorge on pork, be at Ironwood at 7 p.m. on Saturday. And enjoy.