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Songs, Stories, and Requests: Darrell Scott & Will Hoge Shine at Knoxville’s Bijou Theatre Click to read Appalachia Today's review of Darrell Scott and Will Hoge's co-headlining concert at Knoxville's Bijou Theatre, March 7, 2026.

Darrell Scott and Will Hoge lit up Knoxville’s Bijou Theatre with stories, songs, and crowd requests. Our latest concert review is a must-read for anyone who loves heartfelt songwriting and intimate live shows: wix.to/NYxSaYS #LiveMusic #Knoxville #BijouTheatre #DarrellScott #WillHoge

Two Voices, One Historic Stage: Tab Benoit and Paul Thorn at the Paramount Bristol Tab Benoit and Paul Thorn brought blues grit and Americana storytelling to the historic Paramount Bristol for a two-artist showcase on State Street.

Tab Benoit and Paul Thorn brought blues grit and Americana storytelling to the historic Paramount Bristol — a night where State Street’s marquee lived up to the hype. Read the full recap on Appalachia Today: wix.to/6YG70vf #LiveMusic #Blues #Americana #ParamountBristol #ConcertRecap #Appalachia

The Lone Bellow Brings “What A Time To Be Alive” Tour to Knoxville’s Bijou Theatre The Brooklyn trio's February 26, 2026 show featured new album material and longtime favorites in an intimate, harmony-driven performance in downtown Knoxville.Story and Photos by Casey NicholsonThe…

The Lone Bellow lit up Knoxville’s Bijou Theatre with soaring harmonies and storytelling on Feb 26 — with Fabrizio and Hannah Marie Kelley starting things off. Read Appalachia Today’s concert review: wix.to/77g49Pq #TheLoneBellow #Knoxville #BijouTheatre #Americana #LiveMusic #Appalachia

Toto Delivers Masterful Two-Hour Set at Sold-Out Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville The Popular 80’s Rock Band Highlights Musicianship and Fan Favorites in Two-Hour PerformanceStory and Photos by Casey NicholsonOn a packed night in downtown Knoxville, Toto brought their “An Evening…

Toto brought an unforgettable two-hour set to a sold-out Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville — equal parts rock concert and musicianship masterclass. Read the full recap and see photos by Appalachia Today: wix.to/iph1TV5 #Appalachia #Toto #LiveMusic #Knoxville #ConcertPhotography #ClassicRock

Sebastian Bach Brings "The Party Never Ends" Tour to Bristol’s Paramount Theatre Former Skid Row Singer Draws Near-Capacity Crowd on the 95th Anniversary of the Historic VenueStories and Photos by Casey NicholsonA Milestone Night in BristolTri-Cities rock fans were transported…

Sebastian Bach rocked Bristol’s Paramount Theatre for its 95th anniversary. Catch the full recap with photos from Appalachia Today and relive the highlights from The Party Never Ends tour. Read more: wix.to/GFGCrXx #SebastianBach #ParamountTheatre #LiveMusic #Bristol #ConcertPhotos #Appalachia

Heathens Homecoming: Drive-By Truckers Light Up the 40 Watt Club in Athens Southern history and electric guitars converged with regional identity in at the famed venue in North Georgia.Story and Photos by Casey Nicholson.It was Valentine’s Day 2026 when Drive-By Truckers…

Heathens Homecoming: drivebytruckers.bsky.social lit up Athens’ legendary 40 Watt Club on Valentine’s night. Appalachia Today captures the sound, the stories, and the atmosphere in this photo-rich recap. Read more: wix.to/LrRi9PH #DriveByTruckers #40WattClub #AthensGA #LiveMusic #AppalachiaToday

Rockabilly Revival: Reverend Horton Heat in Chattanooga 24 Hours of Mountain Views, Railroad History, and Gourmet Breakfast in the Scenic CityStory and Photos by Casey NicholsonBy the time I-75 curved into downtown Chattanooga, the skyline was glowing in…

Rockabilly revival in the Scenic City — Reverend Horton Heat brings high-octane roots rock to Chattanooga. Read about 24 hours of mountain views, railroad history, and gourmet breakfast in Appalachia Today’s vivid travel story. Full piece: wix.to/CihAxym #Appalachia #TravelStory #Rockabilly

See Pics from Night One of Blue Highway at The Down Home By Casey NicholsonShawn Lane, vocalist and mandolin playerGrammy-nominated bluegrass act Blue Highway returned to The Down Home in Johnson City, Tennessee, for a two-night stand this weekend. Night…

Earlier this year we spent an evening with Blue Highway at The Down Home in Johnson City! The Grammy-nominated bluegrass act delivered fan favorites, including Marbletown and Man of Constant Sorrow. Read the full photo story: wix.to/UkPUh7H #LiveMusic #Bluegrass #MusicJournalism #AppalachiaToday

Listen to Appalachia Today’s 2025 Concert Playlist By Casey NicholsonLast week we posted our list of Thirteen Concerts That Rocked Appalachia in 2025. There we recalled our favorite concert memory from each month of the year, plus one for good…

Last year Appalachia Today attended over 100 concerts and live music events in the Appalachian Mountains. Explore our curated concert playlist highlights memorable touring acts and standout live moments from across the region: wix.to/PN3ZbSc #Appalachia #MusicIndustry #LiveEvents #Playlists

Langhorne Slim Delivers a 10/10 Rock Concert at Asheville’s Grey Eagle A sold-out crowd, blistering guitars, and an unforgettable performance made Langhorne Slim’s February 7 show at Asheville’s Grey Eagle an incredible live set.Story and photos by Casey Nicholson.If…

Langhorne Slim brought a blistering, sold-out night to Asheville’s Grey Eagle — guitars blazing, crowd buzzing, and a set that felt like a true rock ’n’ roll revival. Read the full review and see photos here. wix.to/cjHVayw #LanghorneSlim #Asheville #LiveMusic #ConcertReview #Appalachia

American Aquarium and River Shook Ignite the Bijou Theatre The Bijou Theatre welcomed a fantastic night of live music this week as American Aquarium took the stage at the historic venue in Knoxville, Tennessee. The evening opened with an intimate acoustic…

@AmericanAquarium.bky.social and River Shook lit up The Bijou Theatre in Knoxville — a night of raw Americana, storytelling, and unforgettable performances. Read the full review and photos from the show: wix.to/4ZgwqYa #AmericanAquarium #RiverShook #BijouTheatre #Knoxville #LiveMusic #Appalachia

Webb Wilder Kicks Off 50th Anniversary of The Down Home Longtime Johnson City concert venue The Down Home kicked off its 50th Anniversary on January 3rd with a sold-out show from Americana singer-songwriter Webb Wilder. The Down Home opened its doors in…

Last month the great Webb Wilder kicked off the 50th Anniversary celebration for The Down Home in Johnson City TN! You can read about the show here: www.appalachiatoday.com/post/webb-wi... #Appalachia #Concerts #LiveMusic #Americana

As we begin February 2026, we are rewinding to the show that rang in the New Year: The Avett Brothers' tour-de-force show at Harrah's Event Center in Asheville NC! Read our writeup of the show here: www.appalachiatoday.com/post/the-ave...
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Our final Best of 2025 throwback: @robertearlkeen1.bsky.social at the Tennessee Theatre! See the full list here: www.appalachiatoday.com/post/thirtee...
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One of our favorite concerts of 2025 was The Last Waltz at The Grey Eagle!
This tribute to the music of The Band was organized by Eric and @kyletravers.bsky.social and features top notch artists from the Asheville NC area. See the full list here:

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Throwing it back to one of our favorite concerts from 2025: Turnpike Troubadours in Asheville NC! See the full list here:

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Protect our country's bedrock environmental law — stop the SPEED Act! The SPEED Act would gut our country's bedrock environmental law, the National Environmental Policy Act.

Congress is moving to weaken our bedrock enviro law & you can stop it. The SPEED Act would silence public input on projects & make it harder for communities to stop harmful projects. Tell your senators to vote NO on the SPEED Act! https://loom.ly/Nytka4E

Throwing it back to one of our favorite shows from 2025: Ricky Skaggs at Bristol Rhythm and Roots! See the full list here:

www.appalachiatoday.com/post/thirtee...
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Throwing it back to when we saw +Līve+ at the New York State Fair on Labor Day last year! See the full list of our favorite concerts of 2025 here: www.appalachiatoday.com/post/thirtee...
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Demonstrators gather in World's Fair Park for ICE Out! protest The student-led walkout on Jan. 30 joins protests nationwide after federal agents shot two people in Minnesota.

Protesters rally against ICE in Knoxville.
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Thirteen Concerts That Rocked Appalachia in 2025 Often times people associate Appalachian music with banjos and barn dances. While there’s something to be said for the folk music that is engrained in Appalachian culture, it’s also true that the reg...

One of our favorite concerts from 2025: David Lee Roth at Hard Rock Bristol! See the full list here: www.appalachiatoday.com/post/thirtee...
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Sevierville police officer quits after making 'not acceptable' social media comment regarding attack on US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Officials with the department said they placed Lieutenant T.C. Faulconer on administrative leave after he left a comment on a social media post, and then he quit.

From WBIR News: Sevierville TN police officer resigns after social media post making light of attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar.

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Burke to contest Harshbarger for First Congressional District seat Greene County resident Kristi Burke announced her campaign for the Tennessee House District 1 seat, challenging incumbent Diana Harshbarger, R.

Democrat will challenge Republican incumbent Diana Harshbager in TN 1st Congressional District. #2026 #Midterm #Election #Dems #DianaHarshbarger #Congress #Tennessee @tndp.bsky.social @kristiburke.bsky.social

Tillis becomes first GOP senator to call for "incompetent" Noem to step down Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski later echoed the sentiments shared by her colleague, Sen. Thom Tillis.

Via @cbsnews.com: North Carolina Republican becomes first GOP Senator to call for Noem's resignation.
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One of our favorite shows from last year: #TheRecordCompany at The Shed in Maryville TN. Check out the full list here: www.appalachiatoday.com/post/thirtee...
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One of our favorite concerts from last year was @bandofhorses.bsky.social at The Mill & Mine in Knoxville! Check out the full list here: www.appalachiatoday.com/post/thirtee...
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Angus Young, lead guitar player for AC/DC, motions to the crowd to make more noise in the middle of the band’s concert at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 2025. Young is wearing his classic schoolboy attire, with a black and gold tie, the color of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Last May we saw rock legends AC/DC at @acrisurestadium.bsky.social in Pittsburgh, home of the @pittsburghsteeler.bsky.social. Check out the full list of our favorite concerts to come to Appalachia in 2025 here: www.appalachiatoday.com/post/thirtee...

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The Squirrel Nut Zippers playing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, North Carolina. The band features nine pictured members, with the group playing ragtime jazz. A trombone player seems to be in the middle of a solo here.

A throwback to last April when we saw @snzippers.bsky.social at The Grey Eagle in Asheville NC. Check out our write up on the best concerts to come to Appalachia last year hear: www.appalachiatoday.com/post/thirtee...
#Jazz #Ragtime @visitasheville.bsky.social

Last march we were enjoying an Eight Piece Box with @southernculture.bsky.social at the Boone Saloon in Boone, NC. Check out the full list of our favorite concerts from 2025 here: www.appalachiatoday.com/post/thirtee...
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#BananaPudding
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Another great show from 2025 was @rosannecash.bsky.social at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville last February. Check out the full list of our top Appalachian concerts from 2025 here: www.appalachiatoday.com/post/thirtee...
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#Americana #CountryMusic
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