Tennessee is well-known as the birthplace of country and blues, and you’ll find these and many other styles of music come alive in music venues in and around Alcoa, TN. Grab your friends and family and head out to one of these rocking spots for an evening of top-notch tunes. There’s something here for everyone!
1. The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint
Every Saturday night from April to September, this 16,000 square foot covered outdoor pavilion hosts musicians playing a wide variety of music from Americana and Southern folk to classic and modern country. Vintage country decor with stone firepits, barn wood, and galvanized tin make you feel right at home. Grab a delicious Bar-B-Que platter of mouth-watering pork smoked fresh on site at the Shed Smokehouse, just adjacent to the pavilion.
2. Brackins Blues Club
Come for the food and stay for the blues at this lively downtown spot in nearby downtown Maryville. Hosting local and regional blues musicians many nights of the month, Brackins is known for its great crowds, friendly staff, and pleasing ambiance. You’ll find a menu full of delicious food to enjoy; try one of their famous specialty burgers or Philly sandwiches. You’ll be feeling anything but blue after an excellent evening of blues music at Brackins.
3. The Bijou
Just down the road in downtown Knoxville, the Bijou Theatre hosts concerts from every genre across the musical spectrum. The New York Times calls this venue “one of the best sounding rooms in this country.” For more than one hundred years the Bijou has been a landmark of the area with concerts from artists as diverse as Joan Baez and Public Enemy. Before the show, grab a delicious meal just next door at the acclaimed Bistro at the Bijou.
4. The Mill and Mine
A state-of-the-art concert venue that can accommodate up to 1,200 people, the Mill and Mine in Knoxville boasts an indoor stage, an outdoor courtyard, and the most modern lighting and sound systems around. Doubling as an elegant event space, this concert hall has a cool vibe featuring exposed brick walls and beams. Its standing-room-only policy injects energy into every concert. Enjoy a variety of concessions from local vendors while you enjoy the music.
5. Preservation Pub
Regularly voted Knoxville’s Best, the spot locally known as “Pres Pub” spans three floors and hosts live music nightly. From local crooners to regional and national acts, Pres Pub is a great place to enjoy a set and a cold drink, with over 300 beers available for you to drink responsibly. This venue is committed to preserving local historic buildings, with the profits of the Pub going toward their revitalization.
You’re sure to enjoy the rich variety of music in our area, and you’ll need a great vehicle to check out all these incredible spots.
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