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    Carter Family Fold

    5.0 (13 reviews)
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    Douglas D.

    We just got back from our first ever visit to the Carter Family Fold. We saw Marty Stuart and enjoyed every minute of it. Before the show we took a tour of A.P. Carter's boyhood cabin, in addition to his general store/museum, both of which are on-site. Got to sit in Johnny Cash's rocking chair, too, which was surreal. The folks here are fabulous, and the music they offer is sheer perfection, week after week.

    Anna B.

    Driving down the crooked highway leads you to the roots of American music. My trip to the Carter Family Fold was planned. I bought the five disc Carter Family 1927-1934 set, and listened to it as I drove. I stopped at the Blue Ridge Music Center, and learned about the difference between Folk and Bluegrass music, then I drove to Bristol to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, and bought the Bristol Recordings CDs, then, after a nap at my hotel, I drove to the Carter Family Fold. It opens at 6PM, and I was there early to meet the many volunteers who keep the fold alive. A.P. Carter asked his daughter Sarah to keep the Music alive, and now, four generations later, it is alive and thriving. The cabin where A.P was born, (and raised with 8 kids in the family) has been lovingly restored, with many thanks to Johnny and June Carter Cash and others who donated. The General Store that AP ran is now a small museum with relics, hand written lyrics and pieces of the past. Next door to the store is an understated auditorium, which belies the capacity. (I'll let you guess, but for a theater in the mountains of Virginia, it is bigger and more comfortable than some NYC venues I've visited) Listening to the White Top Mountain Band (seriously, check them out... AMAZING), and watching the community of flat foot/two stepping dancers ranging in age from 3 to 93 was a vibrant celebration of mountain life. With special guests from Nashville and Sussex England, the music filled the house and our hearts. A 91 year old yodeler who sang Jimmy Rogers? Check. A Dog that waltzed, check. Seeing a photo journalist from The Roanoke Times take pictures, and then dance with a regular, check. Seeing a local pastor in overalls, dancing with his friends, check. A BBQ sandwich, Red Velvet cake and Lemonade for $5.50, check. Having EVERYONE be so welcoming, and introducing me to so many members of the community? check. I made so many friends that night. And I was invited to sit and rock in Johnny Cash's rocking chair..... I'll be back Poor Valley.... and next time, I'll wear my dancing shoes (And remember to buy a jar of boiled peanuts before then end of the evening....).

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    2 months ago

    Beautiful music history and great performances. Enjoyed it while on vacation! If you're in the area put it on your itinerary.

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    If you have ANY interest in old-time mountain or Bluegrass music, you owe it to yourself to visit this monument to the family and the music that started it all.

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    The Down Home

    The Down Home

    4.4(7 reviews)
    24.5 mi
    $

    The Down Home is an excellent venue for acoustic music, with great sound and lights…read more Tonight's artist - The Tennessee Bluegrass Band Performed for a near full house, many bluegrass standards and some newer material with near perfect vocals and instruments. Ed and his staff were friendly and accommodating. Parking behind the club was easy (or on the street).

    The Down Home is the kind of place you have to experience to appreciate how special it is. The…read morename is very appropriate!! What is special is it is just very laid back .. a place you can settle in .. and enjoy the atmosphere or truly amazing and talented entertainment that is offered. Many acts that play here go on to be be well known signed acts. I can't say enough about the quality of the live music in a nice, intimate place where you can truly appreciate and interact with the performers. Food is basic but well prepared .. don't expect knock your socks off but decent and filling. They have a really wide variety of beer -- something for everyone. Beer prices have remained low and very affordable over the years I have enjoyed Down Home. Also a great place to meet and talk to people in town. I have ended up sharing a table with strangers and a pitcher many times. So if you are new to town this is a great place to meet new people and just enjoy. Everyone needs to try this place with live music of a kind that you enjoy. It is hard to not feel right at home here!!!

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    LUMAC Rooftop Bar

    3.6(30 reviews)
    13.7 mi

    Hey friends! I went out with some new coworkers to this cool spot downtown…read more This spot is the rose that grew from concrete. Bristol is a rural town but certain areas are becoming more chic, such as this rooftop bar. I ordered a brown sugar old fashioned to start with. It was AMAZING. I would definitely recreate it at home, the flavors balance perfectly. For my entree, I had the chicken sandwich. The batter was perfectly crispy and seasoned well. I like that they use chicken thighs, which are juicy and makes for a delicious sandwich. Fries were okay, I wish they weren't steak fries. +Our server was friendly! She recommended great menu items. +Limited parking +Outdoor seating with a beautiful overlook of the city. Indoor seating as well. +Prices are a little above average. +Restaurant was clean and well stocked. I hope enjoy!

    Hands down, people, this is the best bar in Bristol. Why?…read more Happy Hour! M-F from 2-5pm, all the Shareables are 50% off and drinks are really discounted! It's a really great way to try the food! Food (5/5): Elevated bar food! The kitchen from the downstairs restaurant, Vivian's Table, makes the food and it is really delicious. We tried the popcorn shrimp, which are breaded and crispy. Really great. We of course, had to try the Mountain of fries - these are matchstick fries and the best part was the three different sauces that come with it. The chipotle ketchup was my favorite. We also tried the wings, which were good..I am not a huge wing fan, though. The jalapeno poppers (wrapped in bacon with a cheese filing) were great, as were the steak nachos. And of course, the hummus with the fry bread was great, too. My hubby liked the hazy IPA that was on draft. Even better at $3.50 a pint during Happy Hour. I really liked the cocktails - some of my favorite was a new espresso based tequila (for the summer menu) and the creamsicle. Service (5/5): Everyone up here is super nice - the manager Landry, bartender Raine and all the servers were really fantastic. Ambiance (5/5): Location - This is the top of the Bristol Hotel, and one of the only rooftop bars in Bristol. From the top you have a lovely view of the famous Bristol sign, great when it lights up at night.

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    State Line Bar & Grille

    4.0(90 reviews)
    13.6 mi
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    I've been going to State Line at least twice a week since 1998 and…read more "Never" had a bad meal, poor service or found a dirty bathroom.Their food is exceptional and I've never experienced bad service. I love their pulled pork sandwich, chicken plates and their food has always been fresh and just delicious. In 27 years of going there I have NEVER had a menu pick that wasn't very tasty or poor service. I was a high school music teacher and corporate pilot for 20 years and know what bad food and poor service really are! In addition to their great food I love their Thursday night karaoke. As a pilot who has traveled the world I always tried to find the best karaoke bars in wherever I was spending the night. I've been to karaoke bars from Oslo, Norway to Athens, Greece. Hundreds! Looking for the best karaoke bars in town that also serve food. And what I found and come to the conclusion was that State Line, in GOOD OLD BRISTOL TENNESSEE, has the best KARAOKE shows along with the BEST FOOD that could be found around the world. My apologies for this long missive. I'm retired now, my rabbits foot had no more hair on it, and have an armful of grand babies to entertain!

    The waitress was great the food was good but the music was so loud that a party of 4 couldn't talk…read moreto each other. I asked the waitress to seat us outside but one party had taken all of the chairs and having a good drunk time. I would go back but would never try to sit inside during Karaoke unless you have ear plugs. All in all it was a great place scepter for the loud music and make believe singers.

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    The Barn at Paint Fork - Megan Mullins on our stage.

    The Barn at Paint Fork

    1.0(2 reviews)
    63.9 mi

    I Purchased two tickets to see the Artimus Pyle Band show on Sept. 28, 2024. Due to Hurricane…read moreHelene, the show was "postponed". Obviously, this was COMPLETELY understandable. After almost 6 months, and after not hearing any word on the status of the show, I contacted ETIX on 3/3/25 for a refund. They told me that they haven't heard a word from the venue and couldn't issue a refund. After being denied a refund, I reached out directly to the venue via email to request a refund, or the date for a make up show, and got no response or bounced email. I then sent several messages via Facebook Messenger with no response. The messages show as READ. They have been posting on Facebook all along, and the county GIS shows the venue is still intact. WHERE IS THE MONEY????

    I Purchased two tickets to see the Artimus Pyle Band show on Sept. 28, 2024. Due to Hurricane…read moreHelene, the show was "postponed" which is entirely understandable. It was announced the show had been rescheduled for April 2025. With no further announcements, I contacted the owner through their Facebook website. The owner said the show had been cancelled and refunds would be issued in the next 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, I again contacted owner about the refund. He promptly blocked me from their website. Hopefully, my bank will be able to get my refund. Slimy as heck owner and business.

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    The Barn at Paint Fork - Ali Randolph sings on our stage.

    Ali Randolph sings on our stage.

    The Barn at Paint Fork - Larry Stewart (Restless Heart) and Richie McDonald (Lonestar) together on our stage.

    Larry Stewart (Restless Heart) and Richie McDonald (Lonestar) together on our stage.

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