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December, 2 2009 09:00 PM - David ALLAN Coe w/Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre

Valarium, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $20 Advance/$22 Doors, Plus Applicable Service Fees

A life-long renegade, singer/songwriter David Allan Coe was one of the most colorful and unpredictable characters in country music history. One of the pioneering artists of the outlaw country movement of the ’70s, he didn’t have many big hits -- only three of his singles hit the Top Ten -- but he was among the biggest cult figures in country music throughout his career. If there’s ever been a way to describe DAC, it has got to be his ability to defy categorization. With nearly three decades of following his musical muse wherever it’s led, this outlaw has crossed the panorama of American roots music. In 1978, Johnny Paycheck had a No. 1 country hit with Coe’s "Take This Job and Shove It," which inspired a film of the same title in 1981. Coe’s own successes included the witty "Divers Do it Deeper" (1978), "Jack Daniels if You Please" (1979), "Now I Lay Me Down to Cheat" (1982) and "The Ride" (1983’s song which conjures up a meeting between Coe and Hank Williams). In 1984, Coe reached No. 2 on the country charts with "Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile" to mark his highest chart position as a performer. His devotion to the fans, and the music, has created a spiral that now has its own momentum. At David’s shows there’s a chemical reaction that transforms the songs when the audience is in the house. Come see this American country legend at the Valarium!

December, 4 2009 09:00 PM - Switchfoot

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina 40202 - $20.00 Advance / $22.00 Door

With Hello Hurricane, Switchfoot is set to thrive in 2009 with a newfound independence: a new home studio HQ, a new label, and a return-to-roots creativity and sense of purpose. After ten non-stop years of working as the world’s most humble multi-million selling rock band, the hard-charging North County San Diego-based quintet saw recording sessions for their aptly-titled seventh full-length album as a unique chance to reassess, reflect and rededicate. “For the last decade or so, we’ve been a rock band that really thrives off that interaction with the crowd,” states Butler. “Our motivation for playing music in the first place was a desire to connect with people in a deeper way.” Out of this connection the band’s renowned live show has developed an incredibly loyal following both here in the states and abroad. Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/lr7oqs

December, 5 2009 08:00 PM - Delbert McClinton - Shiner Bock Rocks The Bijou w/Brendon James Wright

The US Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $33.00, Plus applicable service fees

The venerable Delbert McClinton is a legend among Texas roots music aficionados, not only for his amazing longevity, but for his ability to combine country, blues, soul, and rock & roll as if there were no distinctions between any of them in the best time-honored Texas tradition. A formidable harmonica player long before he recorded as a singer, McClinton’s career began in the late ’50s, yet it took him nearly two decades to evolve into a bona fide solo artist. A critics’ darling and favorite of his peers, McClinton never really became a household name, but his resurgence in the ’90s helped him earn more widespread respect from both the public at large and the Grammy committee. His newest release, "Acquired Taste" is his thirteenth studio album and the first new studio recording by McClinton in over four years. McClinton doesn t change the musical formula on Acquired Taste, (a juke joint blend of country, blues, soul and rock n roll). This time, the subtle change from his last album, 2005 s Cost Of Living, are the reflective lyrics providing one of the wisest and most introspective albums of his 50 year musical career. Tickets on sale Oct 23: knoxvilletickets.com

December, 5 2009 09:00 PM - Pelican w/Black Cobra and Disappearer

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina - $12 advance/ $14 door plus applicable service fees

The secretive instrumental art metal outfit Pelican was formed in Chicago by guitarists Trevor de Brauw and Laurent Lebec, with bassist Larry Herweg and his sibling drummer, Bryan. Owing a great debt to pioneering forefathers Neurosis and often compared to Boston’s nearly as influential Isis (minus the vocals, naturally), Pelican coincidentally also found a home at Isis mastermind Aaron Turner’s Hydra Head Records. After making their debut with an eponymous four-song EP in 2003, Pelican expanded their epic, otherworldly trance-metal to continent-sized movements with 2003’s critically acclaimed Australasia album and followed it with 2004’s The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw. After nonstop touring, playing in clubs, small halls, and mammoth festivals, the quartet took a much-deserved break. They returned to the studio in 2006 and released City of Echoes in June 2007, followed by the live CD/DVD After the Ceiling Cracked later that December. Tickets on sale now: http://tinyurl.com/y929dwu

December, 7 2009 09:00 PM - Strange Design (Phish Tribute)

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina 40202 - $10 advance/ $12 door

A new study released this week has revealed that plenty of Phish is a necessary part of a well-balanced musical diet. This should come as little surprise, as the Vermont-based foursome is protein-packed and easily-digestible, providing listeners with their much-needed aural nutrients. With the demand vastly outnumbering the supply, many fans are simply not meeting their Phish needs. For those in desperate need of a hearty supplement, Strange Design offers fans an opportunity to hear their favorite shows performed live in their entirety. Much like the way in which Dark Star Orchestra performs sets from the expansive Grateful Dead catalogue, Strange Design performs entire shows from the first twenty years of Phish’s career. This approach has helped set them apart from other Phish tribute acts and garnered them critical praise: "This is not a band that plays its fourteen favorite Phish covers -- they study and re-enact full concerts from an era when the band was the most dynamic force in live improvisational music...This is a band that makes it alright to admit you were a Phish die-hard, and will probably leave you recounting your favorite tour stories to complete strangers after the encore..." (Nick Levy, The Brooklyn Revue). Strange Design strives to reconnect the dispersed Phish community by taking show requests from fans, including all the extra-musical components that made Phish unique (trampolines, vacuum solos, choreographed dances, etc), traveling with a full light show, and recreating the energy, sound, and improvisational spirit of the different eras in Phish’s career. Tickets on sale October 30th!

December, 8 2009 08:00 PM - The Brian Setzer Orchestra 7th Annual Christmas Rocks Extravaganza

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $47.50 plus applicable service fees

The Brian Setzer Orchestra with Ross Bon and The Mighty Blue Kings: The Los Angeles Times calls it a show "whose sheer joy is irresistible!" Brian Setzer is back again to get your holidays rockin’ like no one else can! Widely credited as single-handedly resurrecting two forgotten genres of music (rockabilly in the ’80s and swing in the ’90s), Setzer has created what is undoubtedly the most exciting annual rockin’ Christmas event on the planet. With his mind-blowing 18-piece big band in tow, this multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award winner will blast through a set of Christmas classics from his best-selling "Christmas Rocks!" CD, plus many other hits from his storied 30-year career. Prior years’ performances sold out fast, so be sure to get your tickets early! Imelda May opens the show.

December, 9 2009 09:00 PM - Pelican w/Black Cobra and Disappearer

Cider House, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $12 advance/ $14 door plus applicable service fees

The secretive instrumental art metal outfit Pelican was formed in Chicago by guitarists Trevor de Brauw and Laurent Lebec, with bassist Larry Herweg and his sibling drummer, Bryan. Owing a great debt to pioneering forefathers Neurosis and often compared to Boston’s nearly as influential Isis (minus the vocals, naturally), Pelican coincidentally also found a home at Isis mastermind Aaron Turner’s Hydra Head Records. After making their debut with an eponymous four-song EP in 2003, Pelican expanded their epic, otherworldly trance-metal to continent-sized movements with 2003’s critically acclaimed Australasia album and followed it with 2004’s The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw. After nonstop touring, playing in clubs, small halls, and mammoth festivals, the quartet took a much-deserved break. They returned to the studio in 2006 and released City of Echoes in June 2007, followed by the live CD/DVD After the Ceiling Cracked later that December. Tickets on sale now: All Ticket Matrix Outlets, Disc Exchange, Cat’s Music, Rhythm Section (Gatlinburg), Sonic Music (Bristol)

December, 11 2009 08:00 PM - Broadway at the Tennessee: Wizard of Oz

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee - $77, $67, $52, $42, $32 plus applicable service fees

There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful WIZARD OF OZ, twists its way into Knoxville! The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don’t miss the chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage.

December, 12 2009 02:00 PM - Broadway at the Tennessee: Wizard of Oz (Matinee)

December, 12 2009 09:00 PM - Brendan Benson w/Cory Chisel

Exit In, Nashville, Tennessee - $16.00 Advance and $16.00 Doors plus applicable service fees

Benson’s voice has a gleam to it, a West Coast shimmer, the shine of a sleek new fender. When I hear Brendan Benson sing I think of the furl on a Coca Cola bottle, of broad Midwestern skies and bright yellow mustard. It was there in the biography of course: a lifetime spread across four states, from a childhood spent on the outskirts of New Orleans, to his years in Detroit, Michigan, sojourns in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and a more recent relocation to Nashville, Tennessee. Benson’s musical approach is detailed, craftsmanlike, fastidious. On 1996’s One Mississippi, the songs came rough-hewn but charged with hooks and with wit; 2002’s Lapalco brought a perfect pop ripeness, and by The Alternative to Love in 2005, there was something quite brilliant, quite burnished about his songwriting. Along the way he has co-written and recorded two spectacular albums with the Raconteurs, Broken Boy Soldiers and Consolers of the Lonely. For Benson, The Raconteurs was not just an opportunity to play with close friends Jack White (The White Stripes) Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler (The Greenhornes) but also an chance to roll around in the rock, psychedelia and blues that had shaped his musical taste. "My Old, Familiar Friend" Tickets on sale Oct 23: http://tinyurl.com/6pcm6w

December, 12 2009 09:00 PM - Ghostland Observatory

Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205 - $22.00 Advance/ $24.00 Doors/ $35.00 VIP Mezz, Plus applicable service fees

Ghostland Observatory is not a band, but an agreement between two friends to create something that not only heals their beat-driven hearts, but pleases their rock ‘n roll souls. Formed in Austin in 2004, the duo of front man Aaron Behrens and producer/drummer Thomas Turner mash together electro, rock, and funk. Behrens’ vocal style and stage performances are unique and uncompromising are often compared to Freddie Mercury and Prince. Turner is heavily influenced by electronic artists such as Daft Punk, Laurent Garnier and Green Velvet, as well as rockers such as The Animals, David Bowie, and The Clash. With their spectral blend of electronics, drums, guitar and vocals, they have emerged with a sound that is the culmination of past influence and present inspiration and is entirely their own.

December, 15 2009 09:00 PM - The Veer Union

Cider House, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $10.00 Advance/$12.00 Doors ($3 minor fee for 18-20)

The Veer Union was formed in late 2004 by vocalist Crispin and guitarist Eric. Originally from Port Alberni, BC, the two longtime friends surprisingly found themselves living as neighbors: "we knew each other previously because we had played in bands together. We were both living out of our rehearsal studios in downtown East Vancouver," recalls Crispin. After nearly two years of endless touring arcross the continent, the band signed a record deal with Universal/Motown Records out of New York City. "Against The Grain", the bands’ debut album with producer Greg Archilla (Collective Soul, Matchbox 20, Buckcherry) and Brian Howes(Hinder, Daughtry, Skillet, Puddle of Mudd) was released earlier this year. Tickets on sale Nov 13: knoxvilletickets.com

December, 17 2009 09:00 PM - Strange Design (Phish Tribute)

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina 40202 - $10.00 Advance / $12.00 Door

A new study released this week has revealed that plenty of Phish is a necessary part of a well-balanced musical diet. This should come as little surprise, as the Vermont-based foursome is protein-packed and easily digestible, providing listeners with their much-needed aural nutrients. With the demand outnumbering the supply, many fans are simply not meeting their Phish needs. For those in desperate need of a hearty supplement, Strange Design offers fans an opportunity to hear their favorite shows performed live in their entirety. Much like the way in which Dark Star Orchestra performs sets from the expansive Grateful Dead catalogue, Strange Design performs entire shows from the first twenty years of Phish’s career. This approach has helped set them apart from other Phish tribute acts and garnered critical praise: "This is not a band that plays its fourteen favorite Phish covers -- they study and re-enact full concerts from an era when the band was the most dynamic force in live improvisational music...This is a band that makes it alright to admit you were a Phish die-hard, and will probably leave you recounting your favorite tour stories to complete strangers after the encore..." (Nick Levy, The Brooklyn Revue). Strange Design strives to reconnect the dispersed Phish community by taking show requests from fans, including all the extra-musical components that made Phish unique (trampolines, vacuum solos, choreographed dances, etc), traveling with a full light show, and recreating the energy, sound, and improvisational spirit of the different eras in Phish’s career. Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/y95ercx

December, 27 2009 07:30 PM - 10 Years w/ Since October, Down From Up and Thoroughfare

Valarium, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $17.00 Advance/$20.00 Doors, Plus applicable service fees

Knoxville-based 10 Years is an alternative hard rock band with an incomparable sound that is destined to create an island of its own. 10 Years created a strong underground following with their independent release Killing All That Holds You. In 2005, 10 Years signed with Republic/Universal Records, entered the studio with producer Josh Abraham (Staind, Velvet Revolver) and recorded their debut album, The Autumn Effect, which included their first radio hit “Wasteland”. Their next album, Division, was released in May of 2008 with the single “Beautiful”, which quickly became one of the most-watched videos on YouTube. See 10 Years live at the Valarium on December 27th!

December, 29 2009 08:00 PM - Jeff Dunham

Thompson Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee 37992 - $43.50 Plus applicable service

Jeff Dunham is the stand-up comedian and ventriloquist responsible for such nefarious characters as the irascible curmudgeon Walter; Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and Jose the Jalapeno...on a STEEK! Dunham has been applauded by critics and fans alike for his sleight-of-hand, his improvisational wit, and his lovably hilarious gang of misfit puppets. Walter, the elder statesman of the group, accompanied Dunham when he was one of only four performing comedians to ever be invited to sit on Johnny Carson’s couch - during which he told Carson to his surprise and amusement, “It’ll be a cold day in hell before I come back here.” Jeff has appeared on Leno, Letterman, 60 Minutes II, Comedy Central’s Standup Showdown, Fox Sports Net’s “Best Damn Sports Show...Period,” and Good Morning America.

December, 29 2009 08:00 PM - Jeff Dunham

Thompson Boling Arena, Knoxville, 37992 - $43.50 Plus applicable service

Jeff Dunham is the stand-up comedian and ventriloquist responsible for such nefarious characters as the irascible curmudgeon Walter; Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and Jose the Jalapeno...on a STEEK! Dunham has been applauded by critics and fans alike for his sleight-of-hand, his improvisational wit, and his lovably hilarious gang of misfit puppets. Walter, the elder statesman of the group, accompanied Dunham when he was one of only four performing comedians to ever be invited to sit on Johnny Carson’s couch - during which he told Carson to his surprise and amusement, “It’ll be a cold day in hell before I come back here.” Jeff has appeared on Leno, Letterman, 60 Minutes II, Comedy Central’s Standup Showdown, Fox Sports Net’s “Best Damn Sports Show...Period,” and Good Morning America.

December, 30 2009 08:00 PM - The Avett Brothers

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $32.00, plus applicable service fees

Known for rowdy, energetic live shows and raw, honest lyrics, The Avett Brothers have amassed an impressive following by busting banjo and guitar strings on stage across the states. These North Carolina natives’ blend of folk, country, bluegrass, rock, and pop occasionally hints at the brothers’ punk roots. The Avett Brothers formed in 2001 when banjoist Scott Avett and guitarist Seth Avett joined forces with standup bass player Bob Crawford. At the time, the brothers fronted a neo-punk band called Nemo. Although they enjoyed blowing it out on electric instruments, they eventually began feeling the tug of the acoustic music they’d heard growing up. Eight years and twelve albums later, The Avett Brothers’ most recent project I and Love and You is rocketing their popularity from a band with a cult following to a household name. Make plans now to catch their raw and rocking folk-fusion live on the Tennessee Theatre stage December 30. Tickets on sale October 9: knoxvilletickets.com

December, 30 2009 09:00 PM - Toubab Krewe w/State Radio

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina 40202 - $15.00 Advance/$17.00 Doors, Plus applicable service fees

Blending Malian, Surf, and "Dirty South" influences into a genre all its own, Asheville’s own Toubab Krewe "has set a new standard for fusions of rock ‘n’ roll and West African music," says reporter Banning Eyre at Afropop Worldwide. Members of the group developed their unique sound over the course of numerous extended trips to West Africa, where they immersed themselves in the local culture and studied and performed with masters of the form. Their magnetic instrumental quintet attracted a diverse and devoted national fan base, captivating crowds everywhere from the Bonnaroo Music Festival and Blue Note to the Black Repertory Theatre and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Their energetic performances and acclaimed self-titled debut have won them praise from the New York Times, Global Rhythm and Afropop Worldwide. Tickets on sale October 30th: http://tinyurl.com/lr7oqs Buy tickets for both nights and receive a link to download the band’s "Live at The Orange Peel", recorded live at last year’s NYE shindig. Tickets on sale NOW.

December, 31 2009 09:00 PM - Scott Miller & the Commonwealth - Shiner Bock Rocks The Bijou w/ Mic Harrison & The High Score

U.S. Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, 37902 - $30.00, Plus applicable service fees

Celebrate the dawn of 2010 in the company of Scott Miller and his band the Commonwealth. Known for non-stop touring and his eight critically-acclaimed albums as well as the latest, "For Crying Out Loud" Miller’s concerts are generally raucous affairs that wed the cerebral and the visceral side of his work. With a gritty sense of self-awareness he’s able to recognize the ridiculous and the sublime aspects of life and turn what might seem unlikely source material (a Billy Wilder film?) into remarkable bits of Americana. Equally at home playing scrappy, defiant rockers, humorous snips of esoterica, or tender tunes suffused with the quiet joys of home and hearth - this guy knows how to put on a show. Expect a love-fest. Tickets on sale October 30th at knoxvilletickets.com

December, 31 2009 09:00 PM - The Avett Brothers w/Langhorne Slim & The War Eagles

Asheville Civic Center, Asheville, North Carolina - $44.00, Plus applicable service fees

MOVED FROM THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM TO ASHEVILLE CIVIC CENTER! Known for rowdy, energetic live shows and raw, honest lyrics, The Avett Brothers have amassed an impressive following by busting banjo and guitar strings on stage across the states. These North Carolina natives’ blend of folk, country, bluegrass, rock, and pop occasionally hints at the brothers’ punk roots. The Avett Brothers formed in 2001 when banjoist Scott Avett and guitarist Seth Avett joined forces with standup bass player Bob Crawford. At the time, the brothers fronted a neo-punk band called Nemo. Although they enjoyed blowing it out on electric instruments, they eventually began feeling the tug of the acoustic music they’d heard growing up. Eight years and twelve albums later, The Avett Brothers’ most recent project I and Love and You is rocketing their popularity from a band with a cult following to a household name. Make plans now to catch their raw and rocking folk-fusion live at the Asheville Civic Center, Thursday, December 30. Tickets on sale October 9:ticketmaster.com

December, 31 2009 10:00 PM - Toubab Krewe w/State Radio

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina 40202 - $25.00 Advance / $30.00 Door

Blending Malian, Surf, and "Dirty South" influences into a genre all its own, Asheville’s own Toubab Krewe "has set a new standard for fusions of rock ‘n’ roll and West African music," says reporter Banning Eyre at Afropop Worldwide. Members of the group developed their unique sound over the course of numerous extended trips to West Africa, where they immersed themselves in the local culture and studied and performed with masters of the form. Their magnetic instrumental quintet attracted a diverse and devoted national fan base, captivating crowds everywhere from the Bonnaroo Music Festival and Blue Note to the Black Repertory Theatre and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Their energetic performances and acclaimed self-titled debut have won them praise from the New York Times, Global Rhythm and Afropop Worldwide. Tickets on sale October 30th: http://tinyurl.com/lr7oqs Buy tickets for both nights and receive a link to download the band’s "Live at The Orange Peel", recorded live at last year’s NYE shindig. Tickets on sale NOW.

January, 8 2010 08:00 PM - Steep Canyon Rangers

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina - $14 advance/$16 door, plus applicable service fees

From Asheville, North Carolina, Steep Canyon Rangers have built a reputation as an engaging acoustic quintet seasoned by constant touring. Before being nominated for 2 International Bluegrass Music awards in 2008 (including Album of the Year, ”Lovin’ Pretty Women), the Rangers were named ’Emerging Artist of the Year’ in 2006 at the IBMA awards ceremony in Nashville, TN. The group has been regularly featured on the Grand Ole Opry, as well as major U.S. Bluegrass and Americana music festivals such as MerleFest, Telluride, Grey Fox, DelFest and RockyGrass. The band’s willingness to bring Bluegrass to music-lovers worldwide has taken Steep Canyon Rangers to festivals in Sweden, Ireland, Germany and Canada. The group also regularly performs at Rock & Roll venues on the U.S. jam-band circuit. Tickets on sale 12/4: http://tinyurl.com/lr7oqs

January, 12 2010 08:30 PM - Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa

Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, North Carolina - $25.00 GA/ $50.00 VIP, Plus applicable service fees

Son of Frank Zappa and a heavy metal disciple of Eddie Van Halen and Steve Vai, Dweezil released his first album, Havin’ a Bad Day, in 1986. He worked a stint as a VJ on MTV, appeared in the films Pretty in Pink and The Running Man, and had a brief sojourn in TV situation comedy with his sister Moon Unit, on 1988-1989’s Normal Life. After diving into TV soundtrack composition and guitar-for-hire on various studio sessions, Dweezil re-dedicated himself to learning guitar, changing his style a bit and adopting many of his father’s picking techniques. In 2005, he assembled a crack band of younger players and recruited FZ alumni Steve Vai, Terry Bozzio, and Napoleon Murphy Brock for the critically acclaimed Zappa Plays Zappa tour which hit the road in the summer of 2006. The band performed an entire program of Frank Zappa compositions with Vai and Bozzio appearing as guests and Dweezil himself as lead guitarist/bandleader. Between legs of that tour, he released Go with What You Know, easily his most ambitious album to date. A studio version and DVD of Zappa Plays Zappa appeared in 2008. Tickets on sale October 30: http://tinyurl.com/y9q6ccu

January, 16 2010 08:00 PM - Brian Regan

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $42.50 plus applicable service fees

Critics and peers agree, Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. Releasing two critically acclaimed hour Comedy Central specials and DVD’s in as many years – 2008’s "The Epitome of Hyperbole," and 2007’s "Brian Regan Standing Up" – Brian has set a standard of excellence that others continually try to follow. Brian’s non-stop theater tour has visited more than 80 cities each year since 2005 and continues into 2009. It is the quality of his material, relatable to a wide audience and revered by his peers, which continues to grow Brian’s fan base. With his first appearance on "The Late Show with David Letterman" in 1995, Brian solidified his place on the show and recently made his 20th appearance. He also includes regular visits to "Late Night with Conan O’Brien" on his schedule. Catch him at the Tennessee Theatre in January. Tickets on sale Oct 13th: knoxvilletickets.com

January, 19 2010 09:00 PM - RJD2 w/Happy Chichester

Valarium, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $15 advance/ $17 door

On his breakout solo debut, Deadringer, Rjd2 sent listeners on a musical foray into instrumentalism, feasting on styles both old and new, and in the process creating a sound that’s emerging as one of the most interesting and exciting new voices in instrumental music. In a genre filled with ambient spacemen and droning techno fromage, Rjd2 brought a sense of song structure and vitality that was sorely missing, harkening back to a time when instrumental groups like Booker T. and the MGs got radio play (no joke). And the accolades rolled in. From industry luminaries like Chris Blackwell, to members of Radiohead and The Strokes, to ?uestlove of The Roots (who nominated Dead Ringer for the prestigious Short List awards in 2003), to DJ Shadow, Rj soon became a favorite of those in-the-know. Dead Ringer was an incredible success globally, appearing on many a year-end list, including Spin’s Top 40 Albums of 2002. In ’03, he followed up the success of his debut with The Horror, an EP of B-sides that played closer to an entirely new album than a collection of leftovers, and cemented Rjd2 as one of music’s most talked about new artists. Tickets on sale Oct 13th: knoxvilletickets.com

January, 20 2010 09:00 PM - RJD2

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina 40202 - $16 advance/ $18 door

On his breakout solo debut, Deadringer, Rjd2 sent listeners on a musical foray into instrumentalism, feasting on styles both old and new, and in the process creating a sound that’s emerging as one of the most interesting and exciting new voices in instrumental music. In a genre filled with ambient spacemen and droning techno fromage, Rjd2 brought a sense of song structure and vitality that was sorely missing, harkening back to a time when instrumental groups like Booker T. and the MGs got radio play (no joke). And the accolades rolled in. From industry luminaries like Chris Blackwell, to members of Radiohead and The Strokes, to ?uestlove of The Roots (who nominated Dead Ringer for the prestigious Short List awards in 2003), to DJ Shadow, Rj soon became a favorite of those in-the-know. Dead Ringer was an incredible success globally, appearing on many a year-end list, including Spin’s Top 40 Albums of 2002. In ’03, he followed up the success of his debut with The Horror, an EP of B-sides that played closer to an entirely new album than a collection of leftovers, and cemented Rjd2 as one of music’s most talked about new artists. Tickets on sale Nov 13th!

January, 21 2010 09:00 PM - Corey Smith

Valarium, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $18.00 Advance/ $20.00 Doors / $10.00 Fan Club

Corey Smith melds country, rock and blues into a sound that is all his own. That distinctive musical flair combined with Smith’s pensive lyrics and soulful Southern voice has earned him an enthusiastic legion of fans. His release, Undertones, birthed the college anthem “Twenty-One,” evoking full-blown sing-alongs accompanied by fans waving in time with the acoustic melody. “I’m Not Gonna’ Cry” struck a soft-spot with high school graduates across the country; in 2007, more than 200 schools chose the single as their graduation anthem. Although Smith’s popular tracks like “If I Could Do It Again” and “Carolina” contain the nostalgic, booze-laden imagery characteristic of much of Smith’s writing, the album as a whole resonates with a familial pride and sense of fulfillment that is refreshingly new. Musical diversity is evident on his newest project, Hard-Headed Fool, which showcases a confident young artist in full command of his gift. For Smith, it’s just about writing songs that connect with people and impact their lives. Tickets on sale Nov 13th: knoxvilletickets.com

February, 3 2010 09:00 PM - Yonder Mountain String Band (TWO NIGHTS AT THE ORANGE PEEL!)

The Orange Peel, Asheville, 40202 - $25.00 Advance / $45.00 2 Night Ticket

Yonder Mountain String Band plays music that blends bluegrass, rock and countless other influences to generate a sound that’s uniquely their own. With their traditional lineup of instruments, the band may look like a traditional bluegrass band, but their music transcends any genre. Yonder’s sound cannot be classified purely as “bluegrass” or “string music” but rather it’s an original sound created from “looking at music from [their] own experiences and doing the best job possible.” "The Show" is the second album with rock producer Tom Rothrock (Beck, Elliott Smith, Foo Fighters). While some might scratch their heads as to why a string band would want a rock producer, this decision was a natural choice for the band. The Show is the band’s most varied and versatile album to date. It’s bluegrass for the masses, acoustic tunes filled with dazzling chops, and it’s fun to boot. A regular at bluegrass festivals like the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the band’s own Northwest String Summit as well as massive multi-stage events like Bonnaroo and Rothbury. Fans are no doubt drawn to Yonder’s anything goes attitude, its humor and passion about music, and the band’s ability to stretch out live. "Everyone appreciates good music. Some people want to go to a recital and some people want to party." Tickets on sale Nov 13th: http://tinyurl.com/lr7oqs Yonder Mountain String Band will be at The Orange Peel for two nights on February 3-4! You can buy a one night ticket for $25 or a two night ticket for $45.

February, 4 2010 09:00 PM - Yonder Mountain String Band (TWO NIGHTS AT THE ORANGE PEEL!)

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina 40202 - $25.00 Advance / $45.00 2 Night Ticket

Yonder Mountain String Band plays music that blends bluegrass, rock and countless other influences to generate a sound that’s uniquely their own. With their traditional lineup of instruments, the band may look like a traditional bluegrass band, but their music transcends any genre. Yonder’s sound cannot be classified purely as “bluegrass” or “string music” but rather it’s an original sound created from “looking at music from [their] own experiences and doing the best job possible.” "The Show" is the second album with rock producer Tom Rothrock (Beck, Elliott Smith, Foo Fighters). While some might scratch their heads as to why a string band would want a rock producer, this decision was a natural choice for the band. The Show is the band’s most varied and versatile album to date. It’s bluegrass for the masses, acoustic tunes filled with dazzling chops, and it’s fun to boot. A regular at bluegrass festivals like the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the band’s own Northwest String Summit as well as massive multi-stage events like Bonnaroo and Rothbury. Fans are no doubt drawn to Yonder’s anything goes attitude, its humor and passion about music, and the band’s ability to stretch out live. "Everyone appreciates good music. Some people want to go to a recital and some people want to party." Tickets on sale Nov 13th: http://tinyurl.com/lr7oqs Yonder Mountain String Band will be at The Orange Peel for two nights on February 3-4! You can buy a one night ticket for $25 or a two night ticket for $45.

February, 5 2010 08:00 PM - Between the Buried and Me w/ Cynic, The Devin Townsend Project, Scale the Summit

U.S. Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $17.50 Advance/$19.50 Day of Show

Between the Buried and Me is a thinking man’s hardcore unit hailing from Raleigh, NC and have once again charted an expedition into undiscovered country. Colors, BTBAM’s fifth and newest release, is a continuous, sonic labyrinth of savage metal, lush prog-rock and uninhibited emotion. “It’s the ultimate Between the Buried and Me record,” says vocalist Tommy Rogers. “It’s definitely the most musical thing we have ever written. It goes through so many shifts and moods but still feels very organic and comfortable.” After rising from the ashes of some of North Carolina’s most well-known hardcore/metalcore bands, such as From Here On, Prayer for Cleansing and Azazel, Between the Buried and Me has developed its own sound to become one of the most technical and brutal bands to come out of NC. Tickets on sale Friday October 30th: knoxvilletickets.com

February, 6 2010 09:00 PM - Yonder Mountain String Band

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $25 plus applicable service fees

Yonder Mountain String Band plays music that blends bluegrass, rock and countless other influences to generate a sound that’s uniquely their own.Â With their traditional lineup of instruments, the band may look like a traditional bluegrass band, but their music transcends any genre.Â Yonder’s sound cannot be classified purely as “bluegrass” or “string music” but rather it’s an original sound created from “looking at music from [their] own experiences and doing the best job possible.”Â "The Show" is the second album with rock producer Tom Rothrock (Beck, Elliott Smith, Foo Fighters). While some might scratch their heads as to why a string band would want a rock producer, this decision was a natural choice for the band.Â The Show is the band’s most varied and versatile album to date. It’s bluegrass for the masses, acoustic tunes filled with dazzling chops, and it’s fun to boot. A regular at bluegrass festivals like the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the band’s own Northwest String Summit as well as massive multi-stage events like Bonnaroo and Rothbury. Fans are no doubt drawn to Yonder’s anything goes attitude, its humor and passion about music, and the band’s ability to stretch out live. "Everyone appreciates good music. Some people want to go to a recital and some people want to party." Tickets on sale Nov 13th: knoxvilletickets.com

February, 9 2010 07:30 PM - Furthur

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Asheville, North Carolina - $57.00 Plus applicable service fees

Bob Weir and Phil Lesh began performing together again in 2008 and 2009, for the first time in four years, with a reunion of The Dead. A few months after The Dead’s 2009 tour the musicians announced that they had formed a new band with Jerry Garcia sound-alike John Kadlecik from Dark Star Orchestra. Also included in the band were RatDog and The Dead’s Jeff Chimenti as well as drummers Jay Lane and Joe Russo who are assuming the role of the Rhythm Devils, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart. The jam is on. Tickets on sale November 30th:http://tinyurl.com/ybw9wta

February, 9 2010 08:00 PM - Brandi Carlile - The Give Up the Ghost Traveling Show w/Amy Ray’s Rock Show

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina 40202 - $20.00 Advance/ $22.00 Doors ($1.00 Charity Fee added on top of ticket price)

Brandi Carlile’s third album, Give Up The Ghost, unveils her talents in their truest form. After two albums and non-stop touring, she has let her guard down and offers her most candid recording to date. If the phrase "give up the ghost" most often refers to death or dying, it can also be used to describe the passing of stages in life, of transformation. "To give up the ghost is not just to die since we do it a handful of times throughout our lives. It’s a sort of leaving yourself behind," she explains. "Or what you knew yourself to be so that you can grow and transcend love or youth. Sometimes both." Several of Carlile’s songs have appeared in commercials and on televisions shows such as Grey’s Anatomy. Along the way, she has toured with the likes of Ray LaMontagne, and Sheryl Crow, who raved about Carlile’s support performances online: "She has the most amazing voice I may have ever heard. Soulful. Country. Perfect in every way-and propelled by taste." We couldn’t agree more. Tickets on sale Nov 6th: http://tinyurl.com/lr7oqs Amy Ray’s Rock Show opens.

February, 10 2010 08:00 PM - Brandi Carlile - The Give Up the Ghost Traveling Show w/Amy Ray’s Rock Show

U.S. Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $25.00, Plus applicable service fees

Brandi Carlile’s third album, Give Up The Ghost, unveils her talents in their truest form. After two albums and non-stop touring, she has let her guard down and offers her most candid recording to date. If the phrase "give up the ghost" most often refers to death or dying, it can also be used to describe the passing of stages in life, of transformation. "To give up the ghost is not just to die since we do it a handful of times throughout our lives. It’s a sort of leaving yourself behind," she explains. "Or what you knew yourself to be so that you can grow and transcend love or youth. Sometimes both." Several of Carlile’s songs have appeared in commercials and on televisions shows such as Grey’s Anatomy. Along the way, she has toured with the likes of Ray LaMontagne, and Sheryl Crow, who raved about Carlile’s support performances online: "She has the most amazing voice I may have ever heard. Soulful. Country. Perfect in every way-and propelled by taste." We couldn’t agree more. Amy Ray’s Rock Show opens the show. Tickets on sale November 6th: knoxvilletickets.com

February, 14 2010 08:00 PM - Drive-By Truckers

U.S. Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $25.00, plus applicable service fees

Flaunting a mix of Southern pride, erudite lyrics, and a muscled three-guitar attack, Drive-By Truckers became one of the most well-respected alternative country-rock acts of the 2000s. Led by frontman, Patterson Hood, and comprising a rotating cast of Georgia and Alabama natives, the band celebrates the South while refusing to paint over its spotty past. History, Southern folklore, politics, and character studies all share equal space in the Truckers catalog. However, it was the band’s ambitious double-disc concept album, The Southern Rock Opera, that became their unlikely magnum opus. A two-act affair, the album explored Patterson Hood’s fascination with 1970s Southern rock (specifically Lynyrd Skynyrd) while tackling the cultural contradictions of the South. The band’s newest CD is The Fine Print - a collection of oddities and rarities, which features songs written by band members past and present. Tickets on sale December 4: knoxvilletickets.com

February, 18 2010 09:00 PM - Dark Star Orchestra

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina 40202 - $22.00 Advance / $24.00 Door

It’s really about the sound that’s created. It’s about a sense of familiarity. It’s about a feeling that grabs listeners and takes over. It’s about a contagious energy: it’s about the experience. Dark Star Orchestra has been delivering this experience to old and new Grateful Dead fans for 10 years, after guitarist John Kadlecik contacted keyboardist Scott Larned with a concept -- performing complete Grateful Dead shows out of history. When Scott mentioned having the same idea, John knew they were on to something. The Washington Post declared them “the hottest Grateful Dead tribute act going”; USA Today claimed DSO was “channeling the Dead,” but what they do is not just a tribute to the Grateful Dead but a testament to the enormous number of unique set lists they performed in their long career. They have grown continually, playing at larger venues and theaters, collaborating with guests including Grateful Dead alumni Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, Donna Jean Godchaux-Mackay, Vince Welnick, and Tom Constanten. The timeless music of the Grateful Dead has no age boundaries as fans at DSO shows range in age from teenager to post-baby boomer. Tickets on sale November 20th: http://tinyurl.com/lr7oqs

February, 19 2010 08:00 PM - An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $59.50 & $46.50, applicable service fees apply

Lily Tomlin, one of America’s foremost comediennes, continues to venture across an ever-widening range of media, starring in television, theater, motion pictures, animation, and video. Throughout her extraordinary entertainment career, Tomlin has received numerous awards, including: six Emmys; a Tony for her one woman Broadway show, Appearing Nitely; a second Tony as Best Actress, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics’ Circle Award for her one woman performance in Jane Wagner’s The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe; a CableAce Award for Executive Producing the film adaptation of The Search; a Grammy for her comedy album, This is a Recording as well as nominations for her subsequent albums Modern Scream, And That’s the Truth, and On Stage; and two Peabody Awards--the first for the ABC television special, Edith Ann’s Christmas: Just Say No, and the second for narrating and executive producing the HBO film, The Celluloid Closet. In 2002, Tomlin joined the cast of the hit NBC series, The West Wing, playing President Bartlett’s assistant, Debbie Fiderer--a role for which she received a 2003 Screen Actors Guild nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series. Tomlin continued in the role of Debbie through 2006, the final season of West Wing. In the fall of 2003, she was honored as the 2003 recipient of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in Washington DC. Lily’s entire career in art, text, photos and videos can be found at www.lilytomlin.com. For this evening performance Tomlin reprises some of the classic characters and routines that have made her such a beloved figure in comedy.

February, 20 2010 09:00 PM - North Mississippi Allstars

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina 40202 - $16 advance/ $18 door

Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson soaked up the music of their father, Jim Dickinson, and absorbed the North Mississippi Blues legacy while playing and shaking it down at the juke joints with their blues ancestors. Luther (guitar and vocals) and Cody (drums and vocals) joined up with bassist Chris Chew to form the core of their own band, The North Mississippi Allstars. Through the filter of generations of Mississippi Blues men, the Allstars pioneered their own blues-infused rock and roll. The band released Hernando in early 2008, which represented a return to the blues-rock roots the band started with more than a decade ago. It was also the first release on the trio’s own label, Songs of the South Records. The band recently finished their retrospective record (set for release on January 20, 2009) entitled ‘Do It Like We Used To Do’. The 2 CD/1 DVD package features two discs of music that chronologically highlight the band’s live performances over their first twelve years together, and also includes a full-length documentary DVD on the history of the band. The documentary captures rare live footage, interviews with the guys, and tells the story of a classic American band. Tickets on sale Nov 13th: http://tinyurl.com/lr7oqs

March, 5 2010 08:00 PM - Henry Rollins

MUSIC FARM, Charleston, South Carolina - $18 advance/ $20 door Plus applicable service fees

More than 25 years ago, Henry Rollins made a name for himself as the frenzied, tattooed front man for the hardcore punk band Black Flag. While many of his contemporaries have long since disappeared from the stage, Rollins is still performing. Each year, Rollins keeps a busy schedule of spoken-word performances. A typical show consists of Rollins reporting his thoughts on what he has been seeing and feelingâ€”and like his other work, he does not shy away from expressing the pain and frustration he feels living in today’s world. "The Henry Rollins Show", on the Independent Film Channel, turned out to be a real gem, with Rollins critiquing music and pop culture as well as hosting film actors, directors, and others. A unique talent to be sure. Tickets on sale 12/4, pre-sale 12/1: http://tinyurl.com/yhlth8v

March, 5 2010 09:00 PM - Ani Difranco

Cannery Ballroom, Nashville, Tennessee - $35 advance/ $38 door plus applicable service fees

Ani DiFranco has written hundreds of songs, played thousands of shows, captured the imaginations of legions of followers, and jammed with folkies, orchestras, rappers, rock and roll hall-of-famers, jazz musicians, poets, pop superstars, storytellers and a martial arts legend. On her new album, Red Letter Year, she takes advantage of the freedom being a truly independent artist affords. Conceived, sculpted and refined over the course of two years ’ a lifetime compared to a typical Ani recording session ’ the album is an impeccably crafted, multi-layered sonic achievement. Love, family and home are three of the album’s most prominent muses, resulting in a dozen songs that exude warmth and renewed vigor. For several years to come, musicians will be making headlines as they jump the major label ship and take charge of their own destinies. Having been there and done that, Ani DiFranco will be more than happy to just sit back and make art. Tickets on sale November 20th: www.mercylounge.com, www.ticketweb.com

March, 6 2010 02:00 PM - Broadway at the Tennessee: Lord of the Dance (Matinee)

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - Visit www.tennesseetheatre.com

Described by the New York Post as "fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining," and by the Los Angeles Times as "a showpiece extravaganza," LORD OF THE DANCE is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance. The story is based upon mythical Irish folklore as Don Dorcha, Lord of Darkness, challenges the ethereal lord of light, the Lord of the Dance. Battle lines are drawn, passions ignite and a love story fueled by the dramatic leaps and turns of dancers’ bodies begins to build against a backdrop of Celtic rhythm. The action is played out over 21 scenes on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful costumes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting.

March, 6 2010 08:00 PM - Broadway at the Tennessee: Lord of the Dance

March, 6 2010 08:00 PM - Henry Rollins

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina - $20 advance/doors plus applicable service fees

More than 25 years ago, Henry Rollins made a name for himself as the frenzied, tattooed front man for the hardcore punk band Black Flag. While many of his contemporaries have long since disappeared from the stage, Rollins is still performing. Each year, Rollins keeps a busy schedule of spoken-word performances. A typical show consists of Rollins reporting his thoughts on what he has been seeing and feelingâ€”and like his other work, he does not shy away from expressing the pain and frustration he feels living in today’s world. "The Henry Rollins Show", on the Independent Film Channel, turned out to be a real gem, with Rollins critiquing music and pop culture as well as hosting film actors, directors, and others. A unique talent to be sure. Tickets on sale 12/4, pre-sale 12/1: http://tinyurl.com/lr7oqs

March, 10 2010 08:00 PM - Ani Difranco

U.S. Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $35.00, Plus applicable service fee

Ani DiFranco has written hundreds of songs, played thousands of shows, captured the imaginations of legions of followers, and jammed with folkies, orchestras, rappers, rock and roll hall-of-famers, jazz musicians, poets, pop superstars, storytellers and a martial arts legend. On her new album, Red Letter Year, she takes advantage of the freedom being a truly independent artist affords. Conceived, sculpted and refined over the course of two years ’ a lifetime compared to a typical Ani recording session ’ the album is an impeccably crafted, multi-layered sonic achievement. Love, family and home are three of the album’s most prominent muses, resulting in a dozen songs that exude warmth and renewed vigor. For several years to come, musicians will be making headlines as they jump the major label ship and take charge of their own destinies. Having been there and done that, Ani DiFranco will be more than happy to just sit back and make art. Tickets on sale November 20th: knoxvilletickets.com

March, 14 2010 08:00 PM - The Moody Blues

Von Braun Concert Hall, Huntsville, Alabama - $79.00, $66.00 and $48.50 plus applicable service fees

Although they’re best known today for their lush, lyrically and musically profound (some would say bombastic) psychedelic-era albums, the Moody Blues started out as one of the better R&B-based combos of the British Invasion. For over thirty years they have been musical mainstays on concert stages, recordings and the airwaves. Their remarkable consistency has generated the sale of over 55 million albums and created a standard for classic rock music, most notably in their seminal 1967 album Days of Future Passed. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 4: knoxvilletickets.com

March, 14 2010 08:00 PM - The Moody Blues

March, 17 2010 07:00 PM - Nickelodeon Presents Storytime Live!

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $39.75, $29.75 and $17.75 plus applicable service fees

Nickelodeon presents STORYTIME LIVE, their latest musical adventure featuring four of the top-rated preschool shows: “Dora the Explorer,” “The Backyardigans,” “Ni Hao, Kai-lan,” and “Wonder Pets!” Join hosts Moose & Zee as they take you through four exciting musical adventures. Ni Hao, Kai-lan Kai-lan and her friends meet their favorite superhero, The Monkey King, and agree to help bring all the pandas to his Panda Party. Join the happy celebration at the Monkey King’s castle. The Backyardigans Mayor Stinkypants (Austin) has forced the dirty townspeople (Tasha, Tyrone and Uniqua) to take part in the annual Festival of Dirt. Journey through Purewood Forest, as Robin Hood the Clean (Pablo) helps clean up the village of Filthingham. Wonder Pets What’s gonna work? TEAMWORK! Hop into Wonderland with Wonder Pets, as they gather Ollie, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and The Queen of Hearts for a special birthday celebration. Dora the Explorer A witch has placed Boots under a sleeping spell that can only be broken by a true princess. Leap into Fairytale Land with Dora as she magically turns into a princess and saves Boots from the sleeping spell. Hosted by Moose and Zee, Nickelodeon’s musical adventure, STORYTIME LIVE features four of the top-rated preschool shows on television today and is sure to be the hit live show you and your family have been waiting for! Tickets on sale November 30: knoxvilletickets.com

March, 18 2010 03:00 PM - Nickelodeon Presents Storytime Live! MATINEE

March, 18 2010 07:00 PM - Nickelodeon Presents Storytime Live!

March, 18 2010 08:00 PM - Lexus of Knoxville Legendary Performances featuring The Moody Blues

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $80.00 plus applicable service fees

Although they’re best known today for their lush, lyrically and musically profound (some would say bombastic) psychedelic-era albums, the Moody Blues started out as one of the better R&B-based combos of the British Invasion. For over thirty years they have been musical mainstays on concert stages, recordings and the airwaves. Their remarkable consistency has generated the sale of over 55 million albums and created a standard for classic rock music, most notably in their seminal 1967 album Days of Future Passed. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 4.

March, 19 2010 08:00 PM - Comedy Central Presents: Gabriel Iglesias The Fluffy Shop Tour

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $34.50 plus applicable service fees

Gabriel Iglesias has been described as unbelievably funny, electrifying, and a gifted performer who has the ability to consistently deliver a quality comedy experience in every venue he performs in. His show is a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to life. Gabe’s clean, animated comedy style has earned national crossover appeal. Known as the "fluffy" comic in a Hawaiian shirt, the 32-year old funny man often riffs about his girthy middle—whether it’s talking about how little dancing it takes for him to work up a sweat at the nightclub, or how hearing his girlfriend coo the words "chocolate cake" over the telephone works for him like phone sex, he evokes laughter. He performs Friday, March 19, 8 p.m. Tickets: Tennessee Theatre Box Office, all Tickets Unlimited outlets, by phone at 865-656-4444 or knoxvilletickets.com.

March, 19 2010 08:00 PM - Comedy Central Presents: Gabriel Iglesias The Fluffy Shop Tour

Tennessee Theatre, KNOXVILLE, 37902 -

Gabriel Iglesias has been described as unbelievably funny, electrifying, and a gifted performer who has the ability to consistently deliver a quality comedy experience in every venue he performs in. His show is a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to life. Gabe’s clean, animated comedy style has earned national crossover appeal. Known as the "fluffy" comic in a Hawaiian shirt, the 32-year old funny man often riffs about his girthy middle—whether it’s talking about how little dancing it takes for him to work up a sweat at the nightclub, or how hearing his girlfriend coo the words "chocolate cake" over the telephone works for him like phone sex, he evokes laughter. He performs <b>Friday, March 19</b>, 8 p.m. Tickets on sale via the Tennessee Theatre box office, all Tickets Unlimited outlets, by phone at 865-656-4444 or online.

March, 20 2010 09:00 PM - David ALLAN Coe

The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 - $20 Advance/$22 Doors, Plus Applicable Service Fees

A life-long renegade, singer/songwriter David Allan Coe was one of the most colorful and unpredictable characters in country music history. One of the pioneering artists of the outlaw country movement of the ’70s, he didn’t have many big hits -- only three of his singles hit the Top Ten -- but he was among the biggest cult figures in country music throughout his career. If there’s ever been a way to describe DAC, it has got to be his ability to defy categorization. With nearly three decades of following his musical muse wherever it’s led, this outlaw has crossed the panorama of American roots music. In 1978, Johnny Paycheck had a No. 1 country hit with Coe’s "Take This Job and Shove It," which inspired a film of the same title in 1981. Coe’s own successes included the witty "Divers Do it Deeper" (1978), "Jack Daniels if You Please" (1979), "Now I Lay Me Down to Cheat" (1982) and "The Ride" (1983’s song which conjures up a meeting between Coe and Hank Williams). In 1984, Coe reached No. 2 on the country charts with "Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile" to mark his highest chart position as a performer. His devotion to the fans, and the music, has created a spiral that now has its own momentum. At David’s shows there’s a chemical reaction that transforms the songs when the audience is in the house. Come see this American country legend at The Orange Peel!

March, 21 2010 08:00 PM - The Moody Blues

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Asheville, North Carolina - $66.00 and $48.50 plus applicable service fees

Although they’re best known today for their lush, lyrically and musically profound (some would say bombastic) psychedelic-era albums, the Moody Blues started out as one of the better R&B-based combos of the British Invasion. For over thirty years they have been musical mainstays on concert stages, recordings and the airwaves. Their remarkable consistency has generated the sale of over 55 million albums and created a standard for classic rock music, most notably in their seminal 1967 album Days of Future Passed. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 4.

March, 21 2010 09:00 PM - David ALLAN Coe w/Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre

April, 9 2010 08:00 PM - Broadway at the Tennessee: Mamma Mia!

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee - $77, $67, $52, $42, $32 plus applicable service fees

MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All,” with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Whether it’s your first visit or your fourteenth, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more, because every time feels like the first time at MAMMA MIA!

April, 10 2010 08:00 PM - Broadway at the Tennessee: Mamma Mia!

April, 11 2010 07:30 PM - Broadway at the Tennessee: Mamma Mia!

May, 10 2010 07:30 PM - Broadway at the Tennessee: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee - $77, $67, $52, $42, $32 plus applicable service fees

TALE AS OLD AS TIME, TRUE AS IT CAN BE. Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Knoxville! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Tennessee Theatre!

May, 11 2010 07:30 PM - Broadway at the Tennessee: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

May, 12 2010 07:30 PM - Broadway at the Tennessee: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

June, 10 2010 08:00 PM - Cirque Dreams "Illumination"

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 - $67.00 and $47.00 plus applicable service fees

In the spirit of the enormously successful Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, the only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway, comes the newest stage spectacle from Cirque Dreams, created and directed by Neil Goldberg. Cirque Dreams Illumination is a bustling city of generalities set in a landscape of dreams, towering buildings and infinite possibilities. Ablaze with lights and activities, objects and shapes transform into windows and stairways that lead beyond imagination. City dwellers collect objects that are balanced beyond belief, linemen delicately walk wires, daredevils leap tall buildings and flyers redefine the risks of flight. Everyday occurrences are transformed into astounding feats performed by an international cast of acrobatic urbanites, flexible fanatics, world-class athletes, musicians and more. This action packed Cirque Dream is enhanced with over 100 inventive costumes and set in a fantastical cityscape of dimension and special effects. Cirque Dreams Illumination will surpass its “jaw dropping, family friendly spectacle” proclamation by the Los Angeles Times and exhilarate audiences of all ages.

June, 15 2010 07:30 PM - Broadway at the Tennessee: Avenue Q

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee - $77, $67, $52, $42, $32 plus applicable service fees

AVENUE Q is Broadway’s smash-hit 2004 Tony AwardÂ® winner for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, AVENUE Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called "one of the funniest shows you’re ever likely to see" by Entertainment Weekly, AVENUE Q features a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risque and downright entertaining way. The New Yorker calls it "SUBVERSIVE and UPROARIOUS!" Recommended for ages 13 and up. (Avenue Q has not been authorized or approved in any manner by The Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content.)

June, 16 2010 07:30 PM - Broadway at the Tennessee: Avenue Q

December, 12 2010 08:00 PM - Broadway at the Tennessee: Wizard of Oz

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