Calendar of Events

Thermal Label Warehouse/Shaw Family Pops Series
Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
Knoxville Civic Auditorium

Moody Blues drummer Gordy Marshall and 10cc lead singer Mick Wilson lead a rock super group in a symphonic tribute to the Moody Blues. An evening of classic hits, including “Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon” and “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band).”

Information/tickets: 865-291-3310 or https://knoxvillesymphony.com

DAILEY & VINCENT
SATURDAY, FEB 10 | 8PM

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, https://knoxbijou.org/

Jubilee Community Arts presents The Earl White Stringband at the Laurel Theater, February 10 at 8 PM.

Fiddler Earl White has been active in the old-time, folk and dance community for more than 50 years and was long one of relatively few Black Americans playing and perpetuating the music that was once an important part of Black culture and Black communities across the US. An original and founding member of the Green Grass Cloggers, he now resides in Floyd, Virginia, where he also co-founded the Big Indian Farm Artisan Bakery. Earl is known for his extensive repertoire of tunes and his driving style. He has played in numerous old-time string bands, and currently leads the Earl White Stringband, featuring Victor Furtado (banjo), Danny Knicely (guitar), Adrienne Davis (guitar), Mark Schatz (bass), Carter Eddy (bass), Jake Eddy (guitar) and other great musicians.

Tickets available at TicketLeap (jubileearts.org), by mail or at the door 30 minutes prior to show

$25 at the door, $20 General Audience Advance, $19 JCA members, students & seniors 65+.

Jubilee Community Arts at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. Tickets: https://jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com. Information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org

Sat Feb 10 2024
8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)

The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets/information: 865-343-6000 or https://themillandmine.com

Webb Wilder, a member of the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, will perform an acoustic evening of songs and stories at the Open Chord Stage in Knoxville on Saturday, Feb. 10th. Jennifer Daniels will open the show at 8:00 PM

Open Chord Music, 8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-281-5874 or www.openchordmusic.com

OPEN CHORD STAGE

8426 Kingston Pike

Knoxville, TN 37919

8pm

Tickets - https://www.prekindle.com/event/26661-webb-wilder-knoxville

Saturday, 2/10 – Nancy Brennan Strange
Bring the whole family and join host Sean McCollough at 10am on the WDVX Stage at Visit Knoxville .

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com

Grab a cocktail or bite from the Tavern and enjoy live music at Maker Exchange during Tavern Notes, curated by Dogwood Arts

Upcoming Dates:
2/10 (6-8PM): Sam Adams Trio
2/22 (6-8PM): Margherita Fava Trio

710 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
https://www.instagram.com/p/C2tQXqwMwW_
www.makerexchangeknox.com

Live New Orleans music by Leftfoot Dave and the Magic Hats! Cajun food catered by Bistro at the Bijou! King Cakes by Silver Queen Kitchen! Dancing, raffles, and more at this Mardi Gras Party and Fundraiser at the Birdhouse!

$30 tickets ahead of time
$35 tickets at the door

Tickets include live music, food, and one drink. A bar will be available to purchase additional drinks.

800 North 4th Avenue
Knoxville, Tennessee 37917
https://www.simpletix.com/e/mardi-gras-party-and-fundraiser-tickets-157433#smtx-click

Shayla McDaniel is a singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist crafting music to soundtrack your life. The laid-back artist's honeyed vocals and indie pop-rock hit that sweet spot between major and minor tonalities with a pan-genre appeal. Pristine vocals, breezy pop grooves, big hooks, and soaring melodies contribute to her pop allure.

Tiny Bookshop Concerts are a series of live performances showcasing local talent in an intimately empowering environment, think Tiny Desk Concert but with even more vibes & tea time. TICKETS HERE!
https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/tiny-bookshop-concert-an-evening-with-shayla-mcdaniel

They Sang What They Lived: The Story of Carl and Pearl Butler is the first retrospective exhibition of Carl and Pearl Butler, the iconic country music duo whose timeless lyrics and harmonious melodies left an indelible mark on country music. With a career spanning over four decades, Carl and Pearl Butler became celebrated figures in the world of country music. “Carl made scores of major-label records during the 1950s,” says Bradley E. Reeves, the exhibition’s guest curator and author of the new book Honky Tonkitis: On the Road with Carl Butler and Pearl. “These are some of the best bluegrass, gospel, and hard country records ever made, although none could be called a massive hit.” That honor would come in 1962, when Carl and Pearl recorded “Don’t Let Me Cross Over.” The song remains among the fastest ever to ascend to No. 1 on Billboard Hot Country Singles. Carl and Pearl’s unique “Knoxville sound,” along with heartfelt lyrics, earned them a dedicated fan base who supported them at performances across the United States and Canada through the 1970s. The exhibition offers visitors a rare glimpse into the lives of these music legends.

Key highlights of the exhibition include:
1. Rare Family Archives: Museum guests will have the opportunity to view the Allen “Junior” Butler Family Collection, which has been made publicly available for the first time and includes never-before-seen photographs, home movies, original instruments, and stage costumes that belonged to Carl and Pearl Butler. “I’m grateful to Allen Butler and his family for opening their home and archives to share with us,” says Reeves.
2. Musical Journey: Explore the duo's musical journey through a feature film, which transports visitors through various periods of their career and traces their unfiltered, raw singing style, one that derived from and advanced the “Knoxville sound.”
3. Behind-the-Scenes: Gain insight into the lives of Carl and Pearl Butler through never-before-seen family photographs and recently uncovered anecdotes from the family and fellow musicians, including Dolly Parton who viewed the Butlers as her “second parents.” “Despite their successes,” says Adam Alfrey, Assistant Director for Historical Services at Knox County Public Library, “Carl and Pearl faced personal and professional struggles, which are intimately documented through the family’s photographs.”
4. Interpretive Experience: Engage with the exhibition to understand how both Knoxville and Nashville played a role in the development of country music. Also, learn how chart-topping artists can quickly become all but forgotten, even in their hometown. “The Butlers somehow fell through the cracks,” reflects Reeves. “It’s my hope that this book and exhibition will contribute to a reappreciation of their great body of work.”
They Sang What They Lived: The Story of Carl and Pearl Butler promises to be a heartfelt educational experience for country music enthusiasts and fans of all ages. It serves as a testament to the enduring influence of Carl and Pearl Butler on the world of music.

At 5:00 pm, Friday, October 6, 2023, there will be an opening reception for They Sang What They Lived: The Story of Carl and Pearl Butler. The event will include a meet and greet with Carl and Pearl Butler’s family, a book signing by guest curator Bradley E. Reeves, and an exhibition of Appalachian musical pioneer paintings by artist Amy Campbell. At 7:00 pm, there will be a “Tribute to Carl and Pearl,” opened by a performance of the Paul Brewster and Friends Band, comprised of 14-year-old mandolin prodigy Wyatt Ellis and Grand Ole Opry performers Daniel Grindstaff, Kent Blanton, Stephen Burwell, and John Meador. A screening of 8mm home movies shot by the Butlers (watch for an appearance by 10-year-old Dolly Parton), as well as some of the Butlers’ rarest television appearances, will conclude the evening.

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: M-F 9-4, Sa 10-4, Su 1-5. Information: 865-215-8824, www.eastTNhistory.org/lights-camera