A concert that was scheduled for tonight and expected to feature East Tennessee reggae band the Natti Love Joys has been rescheduled for Aug. 24, Oak Ridge Mayor Tom Beehan said.
The free shows are at A.K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge.
Jenn Cristy plays music in Oak Ridge
Singer and songwriter Jenn Cristy, front center, performs at A.K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge on Friday night with guitarist Christopher McConnell, left, drummer Dave Dwinell, and bass player Allen Parauzas.
Singer and songwriter Jenn Cristy, who graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1997, played soul-infused pop rock during a Friday night concert at A.K. Bissell Park.
Cristy’s band, based in Bloomington, Ind., played mostly original songs, but also played some covers.
It was the fourth free concert in this year’s Secret City Sounds concert series, presented by the Arts Council of Oak Ridge and sponsored by the City of Oak Ridge.
Teen Battle of the Bands in Oak Ridge on Saturday
Musicians compete at a Battle of the Teen Bands in April.
A Teen Battle of the Bands will be held at the A.K. Bissell Park Pavilion at 6 p.m. Saturday.
If it rains, the battle will be moved to The Grove Theater.
Frank hosts free concert at Big Valley Barn Saturday
Terry Frank
Business owner Terry Frank, a candidate for Anderson County Mayor, will be hosting a concert on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Big Valley Barn, formerly Carl Bean’s Barn, in Clinton. The Parrot Brothers will be performing.
This is a free community event, and food will be provided.
Oak Ridge Community Band concert on August 5
Jenn Cristy plays July 27 Secret City concert
Jenn Cristy
Oak Ridge native and singer/songwriter Jenn Cristy will play at the next Secret City Sounds concert, this one scheduled for 7 p.m. July 27.
Food and refreshments will be available, and organizers recommend that concertgoers bring blankets or chairs for seating, said a press release from the Arts Council of Oak Ridge.
Anderson County Fair starts Sunday
The Anderson County Fair starts Sunday–a day earlier than normal–with Fairest of the Fair pageants at Anderson County High School. The “Tiny Miss” pageant starts at 2 p.m., and the Princess, Junior and Senior Division pageants at 7 p.m.
Admission prices for Sunday’s events will be $5 for adults, $2 for kids ages 6 through 12, and free for kids under 6.
The doors to the fair open in earnest at 5 p.m. Monday, according to WYSH Radio in Clinton. Daily events include more than 60 commercial vendors, 15 concession vendors, the Little Ponderosa Petting Zoo, three nightly shows by Danny Supermagic Boywonder, Living Heritage demonstrations, and a nightly cash giveaway.
Hollow Pointe, Third Degree play music at Throttle Down
Third Left, ShackDaddy Band play Throttle Down
Oliver Springs rock band Third Left plays tonight, Friday night, at Throttle Down Bar and Grill in Oak Ridge.
Oliver Springs punk country group The ShackDaddy Band will perform Saturday.
Music this weekend at Throttle Down Bar and Grill
Rollin 7 and Kudzu will play music this weekend at Throttle Down Bar and Grill.
The Rollin 7 show starts at 9:30 p.m. Friday, and Kudzu performs at the same time on Saturday.
Lavender Festival in Oak Ridge this past weekend
Elese P. Steward Meadows, left, sells decorated gourds at the 14th Annual Lavender Festival in Oak Ridge on Saturday.
The 14th annual Lavender Festival in historic Jackson Square was in Oak Ridge this past weekend.
There were many repeat vendors, such as Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm and Heaven Scent, as well as musical performances and food. Performers included Allen McBride, Liz and Tim, and Frost Bottom Boys.
Thousands enjoy 38 Special, Jimmy Buffett tribute band
Vocalist Donnie VanZant, left, and guitarist Danny Chauncey play with 38 Special during the Secret City Festival on Saturday. (Photo by John Westcott)
Several thousand people danced and sang as Southern rock band 38 Special played a Saturday night concert in Oak Ridge.
It was likely one of the largest crowds ever for a concert at the Secret City Festival, but organizers could not immediately estimate the crowd size.
