Smoky Mountain String Band

Featuring Smoky Mountain Boy Charlie Collins with Mike Webb and featuring super slap bass player Kent “Superman” Blanton

Friday, August 29th at 7:30PM

 When it comes to old-time Dobro and Banjo playing, Mike Webb knows all about it, and he should, he learned from longtime Roy Acuff sideman and Opry member Pete “Bashful Brother Oswald” Kirby.  Webb continues the mountain music style along with longtime Acuff guitarist Charlie Collins who continues performing at the Grand Ole Opry. Mike Webb went to work in Grand Ole Opry member Wilma Lee Cooper’s band as well as Jim and Jesse and a host of others.  Mike and Charlie recreate the sound of Roy Acuff’s Smokey Mountain Boys.   There’s the songs, the stories, and the comedy and an evident friendship between the two. The instruments themselves are part of history as they once belonged to Oswald Kirby and were used to back Acuff on his recordings and live shows.  He states “Charlie and I are delighted to bring our music back to the Arts Center of Cannon County; you won’t find a more receptive crowd anywhere.” Along with super slap bass player Kent “Superman” Blanton, they are a one of a kind group.

 

The Smoky Mountain String Band educates the audience in old-time music traditions and shows how it evolved into modern day country music. This show is a must-see for anyone who loves traditional country music or grew up listening to the Grand Ole Opry.

 

Ticket prices are $12 for adults, and $10 for seniors, students or groups. To purchase tickets call (615) 563-2787 or 1-800-235-9073.

  

                                             

                    

  SEPTEMBER 5 at 7:30PM

The Annie Moses Band

$15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors

Franklin, Tennessee's Wolaver family showcases a sound they call "chamber Pop," a spicy blend of classical, jazz, & pop mixed with good old fashioned country.

 

 For reservations or more information, call 615-563-2787

 

MINK SLIDE

 Acoustic Band

Saturday, September 6th at 7:30PM

 Named after the area on Murfreesboro’s Vine Street where weekly Friday night dances took place before World War II, the Mink Slide musicians play the same mix of blues, gospel, country, and ragtime that characterized rural roots music before commercialism broke it into marketable pieces. Band members include William Howse on harmonica & guitar, Jack Pearson on Mandolin & guitar,  Elizabeth Pearson on  old-time banjo & string bass,

and Bruce Nemerov on  guitar & banjo.   All the Mink Slide musicians sing old songs and write new ones. Come join them for an evening of musical entertainment at   The Arts Center of Cannon County on Saturday, September 6th at 7:30PM. Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students and groups of ten or more. Office hours are 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., Monday through Saturday. For reservations call 615-563-(ARTS) 2787 or 1-800-235-9073.