08 December 2017

Bluegrass Underground Announces Initial 2018 Lineup In Its New Home: The Caverns

The world’s newest - and oldest - performance venue arrives on March 24, 2018, as The Caverns opens with a headliner-filled weekend taping for Season VIII of the 13-time EMMY-winning PBS series Bluegrass Underground.  Artists booked for next season’s tapings include singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, legendary bluegrass and “newgrass” artist The Sam Bush Band, breakout bluegrass band Flatt Lonesome, eclectic Americana guitarslinger Aaron Lee Tasjan, The Tim O’Brien Bluegrass Band and Cuban roots-rockers Sweet Lizzy Project, the group introduced to American audiences by Mavericks leader Raul Malo in PBS Great Performances: Havana Time Machine.

  
Located at the foot of Monteagle Mountain in the rolling hills of Grundy County, Tennessee, The Caverns is just 10 minutes from Exit 127 on I-24. Packages and tickets for all events go on sale Saturday, Dec 9, at thecaverns.com
"We’re really happy to announce the grand opening of The Caverns, the forever home of Bluegrass Underground and many other special musical moments that will bring folks together in a spectacular space like no other the world over. Or under,” says Caverns owner and Bluegrass Underground creator Todd Mayo.
As the permanent home of Bluegrass Underground, The Caverns’ annual PBS taping schedule will be more flexible, allowing for several taping weekends instead of a single once-a-year marathon, making available a broader range of artists.
PBS tapings in April and May will include Carlile, The Sam Bush Band, Flatt Lonesome, The Turnpike Troubadours, Kathy Mattea, Lettuce, The Rev. Osagyefo Sekou, Mary Gauthier and Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper. For the complete list, see below.
Other artists scheduled for The Caverns’ premiere year include John Anderson, The Del McCoury Band, Dailey & Vincent, a Piano-palooza with Davina & The Vagabonds and Jason D. Williams, Sierra Hull and a very special Halloween at The Caverns with Here Come the Mummies. Additional shows will be announced in the coming months. 
"Visitors from within Tennessee, the rest of the United States and all over the world, will be drawn to The Caverns to experience two of Tennessee’s greatest resources: its incredible music culture and its natural beauty. They will leave touched by both,” says Commissioner Kevin Triplett, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.  
The Caverns is now offering patrons two new and improved travel packages that each provide high quality Tennessee experiences. Patrons can choose between the Monteagle Mountain Package and the Chattanooga Package. The Monteagle Mountain Package provides accommodations at a historic Tennessee lodge just minutes from the venue, surrounded by great hiking, local shopping and dining options.  The Chattanooga Package provides accommodations in one of the South’s most breathtaking cities, with outdoor adventure, great restaurants and world class attractions all nearby. Both packages now include transportation to and from the venue and your very own package concierges to help get the most out of your weekend experience.  
"Every aspect of the patron experience has been improved and enhanced – a streamlined ticketing process, closer parking, nicer bathrooms, more comfortable seating, better sightlines and more. And the space itself is even grander and, dare I say...‘cavier’," says The Caverns General Manager and Associate Producer Joe Lurgio. The Caverns is also excited to offer upgraded food and beverage concessions that will include a longtime request from patrons: beer.
 
Our 2018 dates on sale 12/9: 
Season VIII PBS Bluegrass Underground Tapings
March 24: Billy Strings and Sweet Lizzy Project
March 25: The Sam Bush Band and Aaron Lee Tasjan
April 20: Brandi Carlile
April 21: Kathy Mattea and The Tim O’Brien Bluegrass Band
April 22: Lettuce and The Rev. Osagyefo Sekou
May 19: Flatt Lonesome and Turnpike Troubadours
May 20: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper and Mary Gauthier
But wait, there’s more
The Caverns Presents
April 28, The Del McCoury Band with Sierra Hull
June 8: Piano-palooza with Davina & The Vagabonds and Jason D Williams
June 16:  Keller Williams
July 21: Scott Miller
August 11: Mountain Heart
September 8: John Anderson, Bobby Bare and James Otto
Oct. 31: Here Come The Mummies
Nov. 3: Dailey & Vincent
For more information & tickets: thecaverns.com.

No comments:

Post a Comment

HeavyConnector.com - Music News

Collectible Vinyl Records for Sale

uDiscover

The Lunchtime Listen

Music-News.com

The British Invasion Revisited

Blog Full of Blues

when the WAVE was NEW

Americana Daily

Some Guy's Daily Rock & Roll Video Report

Beatles Daily News

Latest News - Pitchfork

The Hey Joe Blog

This Week's Find

HeavyConnector.com - Movie News

FirstShowing.net

High-Def Disc Reviews - High-Def Digest

The Old Trailer Park - Classic Movie Trailers

Some Guy's Rock & Roll Movie Collector's Guide

KindWeb is a worldwide portal for KindFolks containing a web directory, message boards, music resources, news, shopping, ecards, and more.

HeavyConnector.com - TV News

Bing News - Television

Google News - Television

HeavyConnector.com - Theater/Literary News

Broadway

Publishers

Bestsellers

Poetry News - Poetry Muse

New York Times Book Review

HeavyConnector.com - Animation/Comic News

Daily Toons: There's no toon like an old toon

Anime

DC Comics

Marvel Comics