We don’t know about you, but we’re ready to cut loose!
In case you aren’t tuned in to the live music scene in Blount County, there’s a good chance that any given day is going to give you the opportunity to kick off those Sunday shoes! So strap in and grab a dancin’ partner because we’re about to give you the down low on everywhere to get low in the area!
One thing about Two Doors Down? They know how to party. Known for their live music (and comedy!) every weekend, the weekly line-ups they post on their socials always bring the heat.
They maintain a revolving door of talented folks in the area who know how to burn up a state. Whether you’re a college kid lookin’ to burn off some pre-exam steam with some buddies during Two Doors Down’s weekly College Nights With DJ PRYMETIME or lookin’ for a great kick-off to the weekend with their Live Music Fridays, their schedule is bound to have something that lights up your dancin’ shoes.
The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint is a world-renowned outdoor music venue with outdoor concerts all summer long.
It’s easy to picture… a slow summer night with your partner by your side, the sun is just beginning to set, you have a drink in your hand, and the weekend started mere hours ago. The cicadas are buzzing, the space is filled with the hum of voices overlapping in merry conversation, and you’re counting down the seconds until the band goes on.
And when they take the stage, the energy in the crowd lights like a struck match.
Whether you attend a show that showcases some of the best country artists in the area or choose to rock out all night long with a Journey Tribute Band, shows at The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint promise to never disappoint.
Smoky Mountain Brewery is all about community, which is evident when you visit and are immediately overtaken by the lively chatter between groups of friends at the brewery’s tables. Whether it’s raucous laughter or debates about the game airing on the television, every head turns when the clock strikes 9:30 and the first chords begin to play.
The performers at Smoky Mountain Brewery give you a new reason to look forward to the weekend.
Brackins Blues Club, known informally as just ‘Brackins’ to locals, is a staple in the Downtown Maryville music scene. Not only are you guaranteed to see their back patio filled with happy patrons enjoying a drink after work hours any given day of the week, but they proudly boast their live music selection every Friday and Saturday night!
Whether you’re in to cowboy-boot-toe-tappin’ melodies or are down to rock or jam to live DJs, Brackins offers something for everyone, no matter where their interest lies in the music scene.
The Abbey is a woman-owned local craft beer pub located in Townsend. Not only do they offer a refuge from the hustle and bustle of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, but they offer your favorite (or soon-to-be favorite!) brews, ciders, and even a glass of the best Sweet Tea this side of the Smokies.
Escape into Townsend’s serene atmosphere and find yourself surrounded by sweet couples, families, and patrons playing cornhole while the game plays on the screens overhead.
Around 7PM on Fridays and Saturdays, the outside patio hosts the cream of the crop when it comes to local artists. We guarantee you’ll find yourself singin’ the closing song to yourself on the drive home.
No matter where you go for your live music in Blount County, one thing’s for sure… Playing both originals and classics that will be stuck in your head long after Final Call, you’ll be toe-tappin’ and singin’ along the whole night through.
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