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03 Famous Spring Train Excursion

Contributing Staff

Through Smoky Mountains 04 Spotlight ]07 Karaoke 07 Trivia 08 Puzzle Page 09 Pets of the Week 10 Jonesborough Storytellers Guild Returns with Tuesday Concerts 11 Things To Do 12 Johnson City Jazz Fest 13 WQUT Concert Schedule 14 ' Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin

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On Saturday, April 30th, 2022 the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the beauty of spring while riding the rails in vintage passenger railroad cars.

The one-day excursion will cover most of the operating trackage of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The track follows the route of the former Southern Railway’s Murphy Branch Line, established in 1891, with its five percent grade and many bridges. Our scenic rail excursion takes us from the historic depot in Bryson City, NC, through the beautiful countryside of Western North Carolina, into the breath-taking Nantahala Gorge surrounded by the

majestic Smoky Mountains, and back to Bryson City. Much of the route hugs the banks of the Little Tennessee and Nantahala Rivers. It crosses Fontana Lake on a trestle spanning 780 feet 100 feet above the lake.

Video clip online at: wataugavalleynrhs.org Passengers ride in comfort in First Class, Crown Class, Tourist Coach, or Open-Air cars. All classes offer seating in classic antique restored passenger cars.

There are restrooms throughout the train.

First Class cars are climatecontrolled and feature large windows and loungecar seating.

Crown Class cars offer large windows and climate control for passenger comfort.

Tourist Coach Class cars have ceiling fans and windows that open and close for freshair viewing.

Forces of Nature, starring Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock, were also filmed on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.

Open-Air Coach cars are great for picture-taking and “experiencing” the ride and scenery.

The excursion runs rain or shine. Every effort will be made to maintain an on-time schedule. The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society & Museum assumes no liability due to passengers not arriving on time at the Bryson City Depot.

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad has become a favorite of film producers over the years. The train wreck scene in the 1993 movie, The Fugitive, starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones, was filmed along the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.

The railroad was used in the filming of the 1996 comedy, My Fellow Americans, starring Jack Lemmon and James Gardner, when they stumble onto a charter train full of UNC-Chapel Hill fans headed for the NCAA Final Four. Train scenes in the 1998 movie,

The Spring Great Smoky Train Excursions sell out fast, please order your tickets so you will not be left out. If you like riding a train and the scenic mountains, this trip is for you.

Questions about the trip?

Go to: www.wataugavalleynrhs.org, or email: wataugavalley@gmail.com

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Johnson City, Tn Johnson City, TN TUESDAY Feb 22nd Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza WEDNESDAY Feb 23rd HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza THURSDAY Feb 24th Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza FRIDAY Feb 25th Big Son with The Toby Gibson Band 10:00pm at Capone’s SATURDAY Feb 26th Fractured Frames w/ Laniidae & Bleedseason 10:00pm at Capone’s

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FRIDAY Feb 25th

FRIDAY Feb 25th

Jenu Six 6:00pm at Stateline Bar & Grille

Banjo Bar-bee & the Buzz 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company

Chris Long 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Shooter Band 8:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

Benny & Quinton 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

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James Meadows 7:00pm at Quaker Steak and Lube

My New Favorites 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company Tequila Mockingbird 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar BristolBristol, TN/Va TN/VA TUESDAY Feb 22nd The Guido Awesome Show 10:00pm at O’Mainnin’s Pub WEDNESDAY Feb 23rd Scotty Melton 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

Average Joey N Cam Bertrand ft Dedrick Flynn 8:30pm at Sidetracks SATURDAY Feb 26th Tribute to Gene Boyd: Bristol’s Fiddling Barber 6:00pm at Cameo Theater

Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN TUESDAY Feb 22nd Downtown Country 6:30pm at Jiggy Ray’s

Jonesborough, TN Jonesborough TUESDAY Feb 22th Jonesborough Storytelling Guild “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at TheMcKinny Center

Corey Snowden 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Scotty Melton & Mick Kyte 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

THURSDAY Feb 24th

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Scotty Melton 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

From The Edge 9:00pm at Sidetracks

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“Stories n’ More” Show Tuesday Nights at the International Storytelling Center Starting March 1st

www.storytellersguild.org

TUESDAY Feb 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd

WEDNESDAY Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd

Tired of watching zoom shows?

Join the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild for the reopening of their LIVE Stories n’ More shows at the International Storytelling Center!

The JSG’s Tuesday night shows which until Covid have run every Tuesday night for over 25 years.

Join us for our reopening March 1st at 7:00 PM!

THURSDAY Feb 3rd, 10th, 17th &24th

Programming is produced independently from the International Storytelling Center

Stories and More Shows at the McKinney Center 7pm Tuesday, Feb 8th, 16th & 22nd ISC protocol requires masks and proof of shots

TUESDAY TUESDAY

Karaoke at Numan’s - JohnsonEntertainment City Karaoke with Absolute at The Pub Out Back Karaoke with Bert & L.A. at Kingsport Moose Lodge 7pm (The Italian Pizza Pub) - Johnson City 7pm

WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke Night at Eric Wonderland Karaoke w/ HuskinsLounge VFW and PostBar 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke NightSteak at Wonderland Lounge and Bar Karaoke at Quaker and Lube (Bristol, VA) 7pm Johnson Moose City, TN 9pm6pm Karaoke at- Kingsport Lodge Karaoke with RonValley at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6:30pm Karaoke at Thunder Tavern 8pm

THURSDAY THURSDAY

Karaoke at Zachary’s Steakhouse Karaoke with Karaoke with Open Mic Entertainment Michael’s Krazy Karaoke at Stateline Bar & Grill at Wild Wing Café Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke w/ DJ Marquez Top Shelf Entertainment Wild Wings Café JC Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City, TN at 10pm Karaoke at Numan’s Johnson City Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria - Johnson City, TN Karaoke at Hell JiggyYeah Rays Pizzeria Abby’s Karaoke at CJ’s Sports Bar - Kingsport, TN 8pm 8pm Karaoke w/Tony & RodToad at CJ’sTavern Sports Bar Karaoke at Tipsy - JonesboroughTN Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 7pm Karaoke at Tipsy Toad (Jonesborough) Open Mic & Karaoke at Wonderland Lounge/Bar N Grill Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 7-10 Karaoke at Midnight - Brtistol, Karaoke w/ EricOasis Huskins VFWTNPost 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Sonny's Marina/The French Quarter Restaurant Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm

FRIDAY

Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment FRIDAY at Rainbow Asian Cuisine 9pm

Karaoke w/ Shane Rouse at Bear’s Bar Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Karaoke w/ Reverb Karaoke at The Cottage Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 8:30pm 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at City Tulips Grub & Pub 8-11 Karaoke at Elizabethton VFW Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke w/ Michael Hawkins at Holiday Inn (Exit 7) –Macado’s Bristol, VA Kingsport Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City Karaoke at 27 Lions (Marion, VA) 9:00pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Rainbow Asian Cuisine 9pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Laurel Marina on South Holsten 9pm

SATURDAY

Trivia TUESDAY

Wild Wing Café JC- Team Trivia Tuesdays 8:30pm Johnson City Brewing Company- Trivia Tuesdays 7pm Aubrey’s Johnson City- Trivia Night 7pm 27 Lions - Trivia Night 7pm Union Street Taproom - DJ Trivia 6pm

WEDNESDAY

Tipton Street Pub- Trivia Wednesdays 9pm Aubrey’s Bristol- Trivia Night 7pm Johnson City Moose Lodge 1831 - DJ Trivia 7pm Tipsy Toad (Jonesborough) - Trivia 7pm

THURSDAY

Holy Taco & Cantina Trivia Night 9pm JRH Brewing - Trivia Night 7pm Mellow Mushroom Johnson City - Mellow Trivia 7pm Gypsy Circus Cider Company - Trivia 6:30pm

MONDAY

Barley Waters- Trivia Night 7pm Yee-Haw Brewing- Trivia Mondays 7pm Woodstone Deli - DJ Trivia 7pm Model City Tap House - Live Team Trivia Night 7pm

SATURDAY

Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 8-11 Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City Karaoke w/ Tony & Rod at CJ’s Sports Bar

SUNDAY 7pm Open Mic with Karaoke at Go Burrito Johnson City Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6pm

MONDAY

Karaoke at Thunder Valley Tavern 8pm

**The schedule is subject to change due to the request for social distancing at this time.**

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Jonesborough Storytellers Guild Returns with Tuesday Concerts We will meet you Anywhere for:

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The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild returns to live concerts at the International Storytelling Center on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. beginning March 1.

The Stories ‘n More series will feature brand new tales dedicated to family, fun, adventure, and mystery.

Each Tuesday will feature up to four different professional storytellers from the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, special guests, as well as an up-and-coming student teller from East Tennessee State University’s storytelling program.

From classic and traditional stories retold, personal accounts, history, and just plain tall tales, the series quickly became a

local favorite with its introduction to the community last summer.

Admission to the weekly Stories ‘n More concerts is $5 for adults and $3 for students at the door. While the programming is produced independently from the International Storytelling Center, facility COVID protocols will be required for entrance, including a mask mandate and proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test 72 hours prior to the concerts each week.

For additional information on the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild visit storytellersguild.org or call (423) 720-0977.

JOHNSON CITY

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SATURDAYS

FRIDAY FEB 25TH

THURSDAY FEB 24TH

ACOA (adult children of alcoholics) 1:30-3:00pm.

Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 or Cheryl 423-262-6149

2022 Kid's Business Expo 7:30am Free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic 7:00am at Bristol at MeadowView Conference Public Library Nature: Dining with Wolves 2:00pm at Bays Mountain Park ABINGDON, VA

THURSDAY FEB 24TH All You Need... Canvas Class 6:00pm at Into the Fire Pitch Night! 6:00pm at Spark Plaza FRIDAY FEB 25TH Daddy Daughter Date Night 6:00pm at Into the Fire SATURDAY FEB 26TH State of Franklin Battle 9:00am at Tipton-Haynes Historic Site Rose Gala Semi-Formal Fundraiser 5:00pm at Rose Hill Weddings

WEDNESDAY FEB 23RD New Cider Release: Mardi Gras King Cake Cider 5:00pm at Gypsy Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Circus Cider Company Community Center SATURDAY FEB 26TH FRIDAY FEB 25TH Adopt a Tree at Warriors’ Path 10:00am at Warriors' Path State Movies for Grown-Ups 2:00pm at Washington Co Park Recreation Center Public Library Nature: Wolf Howling 10:00am SUNDAY FEB 27TH at Bays Mountain Park The Hunt for Moriarty: A BreakIn Room Event 1:00pm at Kingsport Public Library SUNDAY FEB 27TH

Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

JONESBOROUGH SATURDAY FEB 26TH

Tri-Cities Pink Bride Wedding Show 12:00pm at MeadowView Genealogy Day 9:30am at Historic Jonesborough Conference Center East Tennessee Music Visitors Center Collectors Show 10:00am Planetarium – “From Earth to at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Greek Street Food the Universe” w/ Karla Grimaldi 2:00pm Clay Class on the Potter's Wheel 12:00pm , 2:00pm, 4:00pm at Bays Mtn Park 1:30pm at ArtCurious Studio at Serenity Knoll Farm SUNDAY FEB 27TH

COMEDY SHOWCASE WEDNESDAYS Comedy Open Mic 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club THURSDAYS Pick a Side Stupid 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club FRIDAY FEBRUARY 25TH Alex Giampapa 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club Clean Comedy Hour with Shawn Carter 9:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club SATURDAY FEBRUARY 26TH Alex Giampapa 7:30pm & 9:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club Comedy Showcase 8pm at Wallace Theater THURSDAY MARCH 31ST Rodney Carrington 8:00pm at The Cameo Theater FRIDAY APRIL 22ND James Gregory 8pm at Capitol Theatre of Greeneville

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Johnson City Jazz Festival Adds Additional Night on March 10

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Due to popular demand, organizers of the 4th annual Johnson City Jazz Festival, announced today that they will add an additional day to the event on March 10, 2022. The original event was to consist of only 2 days, March 11 and 12 at the Carnegie Hotel.

Bill Perkins, a local jazz guitarist and the person responsible for organizing the performing musicians, noted that the combination of local musicians asking to perform, the ETSU music dept. wanting to be involved, and public demand encouraged organizers to add the additional night. Performers will include the ETSU Jazz Band, The Peterson/ Perkins band, The Tri-Cities Jazz Orchestra, and The JC Jazz Collective. There is no charge for this additional day, but attendees are encouraged to “tip” the bands.

Organizers noted that this additional free night fits right into

their attempts to make the festival very affordable while bringing great music to our area. The cost for Friday and Saturday is $20 for each night, or $30 for both nights. The music starts at 7:30 on Thursday and 8 pm on Friday and Saturday.

Organizers appreciate all the support they have received from the community as they work to bring back live music including sponsors Bank of Tennessee, First Horizon Bank, Carnegie Hotel, Time & Pay, Christian Schmid Design, Alberts Pawn as well as other Friends of the Festival.

For more details about the festival and to buy tickets, visit: www.johnsoncityjazzfestival.com and follow the festival on Facebook (Johnson City Jazz Festival) and Instagram. (johnsoncityjazzfestival).

For more information, contact Steve Scheu at 423-854-8860 or email to info@johnsoncityjazzfestival.com.

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Bristol

BRISTOL TN/VA

PARAMOUNT Mar10 The Mavericks Mar 12 Free Fallin-Tom Petty Tribute Mar 18 Randy Houser Apr 3 Crowder Apr 7/8 The Black Jacket Symphony: The Police’s Synchronicity Apr 9 Mark Lowry Apr 16 Bela Fleck & The Flecktones Apr 22 Don Felder May 15 Scotty McCreery May 29 Million Dollar Quartet CAMEO THEATER Mar 12 Cooper Alan Mar 31 Rodney Carrington Apr 22 10,000 Maniacs Apr 23 Three Dog Night BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY: Sept 30-Oct 1 Country Thunder Music Festival with Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, Hardy, Lauren Alaina, Tracy Lawrence, Travis Tritt and others

JOHNSON CITY TN

JOHNSON CITY

FREEDOM HALL Mar 12 Casting Crowns MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Mar 11 Rhonda Vincent & The Rage Apr 27 Melissa Etheridge WILLIAM B. GREENE JR. STADIUM Apr 29 Miranda Lambert

GREENVILLE TN

GREENVILLE

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Mar 5 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Mar 13 The Kentucky Headhunters Mar 20 Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone Mar 26 Richard Marx Apr 8 Hotel CaliforniaSalute to The Eagles Apr 9 The Commodores May 1 Dailey and Vincent May 14 The Oak Ridge Boys

May 21

Boston singer Tommy DeCarlo with American Idol Singer Rudy Cardenas performing the music of Boston and Journey

KNOXVILLE TN

Knoxville

TENNESSEE THEATRE Mar 19 Little Feat Mar 24/27 Big Ears Festival Mar 31 JohnnySwim Apr 3 Newsboys Apr 15 Postmodern Jukebox Apr 24 Taylor Tomlinson Apr 25 Primus Apr 28 Walker Hayes Apr 29 Amos Lee May 4 Tom Segura May 13 Blue Man Group May 22 Needtobreathe May 29 Bonnie Raitt Aug 17 Weird Al Yankovic THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA Mar 10 Korn Mar 11 MercyMe Apr 8 Elton John May 7 Shinedown KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM Mar 6 Joe Bonamassa Mar 13 Bert Kreischer Apr 21 Modest Mouse Apr 25 Rainbow Kitten Surprise Jun 9 Jo Koy KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM Apr 15 For King & Country May 5 Justin Moore with Granger Smith BIJOU THEATRE Mar 1 Anderson East Mar 2 Lyle Lovett Mar 3 Mat Kerney Mar 4 Donna The Buffalo Mar 6 Gin Blossoms Mar 11 Marc Broussard Mar 12 Steep River Canyon Mar 29 Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Apr 6/7 The Wood Brothers Apr 14 The Zombies Apr 26 Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer May 17 Rodney Crowell

Nashville

NASHVILLE TN

NASHVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM Mar 23 Judas Priest with Queensryche Apr 22 Ryan Upchurch May 7 Deftones RYMAN AUDITORIUM Feb 28 Elle King Mar 3/4 Yola Mar 8 Sammy Hagar and The Circle Mar 9 Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros Mar 13 Dream Theater (Opry House) Mar 16/17 Little Feat Mar 16 Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators Mar 19 Ministry with Melvins and Corrosion of Conformity Mar 23 Bob Dylan Mar 26 Buddy Guy Mar 28 311 Apr 3 Daryl Hall and Todd Rundgren Apr 3 Lorde (Opry House) Apr 5 Micky Dolenz Apr 8 Trace Adkins Apr 9 The Wood Brothers Apr 13 JohnnySwim (Opry House) Apr 17 Jerry Cantrell Apr 25 Gladys Knight May 3 Van Horrison May 5 Melissa Etheridge May 9 Primus May 12 Don McLean May 26/27 Bonnie Raitt May 28 Weird Al Yankovic ASCEND AMPHITHEATER Apr 30 Jack White May 1 Jack White BRIDGESTONE ARENA Mar 9 Billie Eilish Mar 16/18 Morgan Wallen Mar 26 Mount Westmore with Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and others Apr 8 2Cellos Apr 13 John Mayer Apr 15 Chris Tomlin Apr 27 Journey and Toto Apr 28/29 Eagles Apr 30 Bon Jovi May 4 Shinedown May 6 Megadeth and Lamb of God

May 13 May 17 May 21

New Kids On The Block Justin Bieber Kid Rock with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening

SONESTA AIRPORT HOTEL May 27/29 Creatures Festival with Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Quiet Riot, Enuff Z’Nuff, Vixen and more

ASHEVILLE NC

Asheville

THE ORANGE PEEL Mar 3 Lyle Lovett Mar 4 The Breakfast Club Mar 8 Anderson East Mar 10 Dropkick Murphys Mar 16 Graham Nash Mar 20 Ministry, Melvins and Corrosion of Conformity Mar 23 Shovels & Rope Apr 1/2 The Wood Brothers Apr 27 Matt Kearney Apr 30 Paul Thorn THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM Mar 1 Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Mar 12 Zach Williams Mar 24 Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros Mar 28 Glass Animals Apr 2 Bob Dylan Apr 27 Indigo Girls Apr 30 Amos Lee May 5 Tom Segura May 15 Chicago May 20 Kenny G May 26 Little Feat

CHEROKEE NC

Cherokee, N.C.:

HARRAH’S CASINO Mar 5 Gary Allan Mar 12 Marshall Tucker Band with Dave Mason Mar 25 Travis Tritt Apr 1 Grand Funk Railroad Apr 23 Blackberry Smoke May 6 38 Special May 13 Blues Traveler

HAZARD KY

Hazard, KY

THE FORUM (HAL ROGERS CENTER) Mar 13 Ace Frehley

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‘Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening’ to Rock ETSU Martin Center

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As the son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Jason Bonham spent his childhood at the feet of rock ‘n’ roll royalty when he wasn’t at the drums himself. By his teens, he was in bands opening for Queen, Meatloaf and Ted Nugent and has played Led Zeppelin reunions, Woodstock 2, tributes to Muddy Waters, has numerous film credits and has toured and recorded extensively.

The legacy drummer will bring his 2022 version of “Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening” to the East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts on Monday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the center’s ETSU Foundation Grand Hall.

Local tickets will go on sale on the ETSU Martin Center website at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18.

“We are thrilled to announce an ETSU Martin Center Series event featuring yet another rock ‘n’ roll legend, actually a legend’s son, touring in his father’s memory,” said Jennifer Clements, executive director of the Martin Center and University Events. “Jason Bonham and his ‘Led Zeppelin Evening’ has an amazing 2022 tour scheduled, and we can’t wait to hear those timeless Led Zeppelin tunes and classic riffs

reverberating through our Grand Hall.”

The JBLZE tour was born out of the one-show 2007 Led Zeppelin reunion in London, dubbed Celebration Day, which featured Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones with Jason Bonham on drums, in an homage to his father, considered by many to be the greatest drummer in rock ‘n’ roll history.

“Since 2010, JBLZE has celebrated the music of Led Zeppelin, giving fans a rare look into the legendary group’s inner sanctum ...” said a Forbes magazine article. “On stage during each JBLZE performance, Jason Bonham goes to great lengths to expose a new generation of Led Zeppelin fans to the legacy of his father.”

The set list for the “truly magical evening,” according to a Sonic Perspectives review, includes classics such as “Stairway to Heaven,” “Whole Lotta Love,” “Kashmir,” “Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You,” “The Ocean” and “Celebration Day.” “This was a hugely enjoyable show, because of the familiarity of the tunes, the uproarious atmosphere with an enthusiastic crowd, and because of the concrete lineage of Bonham and his efforts Photo Credit - Mike Corrado

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening has been lauded for its authentic Zeppelin sound, from vocals to instrumentals.

“The son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Jason, and his fellow musicians replicated the sound of the iconic rock band perfectly,” said Tahoe Onstage. “Bonham dominated the stage on a massive, elevated drum set, playing out his father’s staccato legacy beat for beat.”

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“This was definitely no tribute band, but a living, breathing, rocking piece of Led Zeppelin’s history.”

For more information on Bonham and the “Led Zeppelin Evening,” visit: jasonbonham.net. For more about the Martin Center or to purchase tickets, visit ETSUMartinCenter.org or call the Martin Center box office at (423) 439-2787

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Hello!

Welcome to Beanz Biker Corner! Since this is my first article I will tell you a little about myself. My name is Ann Hartley but most folks know me as Beanz. My ole man is Brian McQueen aka “Pork”.

So in short we are Pork and Beanz. We have been together for 15 years. We have 2 dogs Ozzy and Whiskey and live in beautiful Shady Valley, Tennessee otherwise known as the belly of the Snake US 421. This is also where we have been hosting the Snake Pit Bike Rally for the last 7 years and this year is our 8th.

Enough about me. The reason for this column is to give you updated information about bike nights, bike shows, bike rallies, benefits, etc. To better inform you about what is happening in our area and across the country. If you or someone you know has

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information that you would like shared with me contact me on my Facebook page or stop by my work place Biker Wear in Johnson City. You can also text me at 423-297-5675.

Since there isn’t a lot going on yet in our area I thought I might share some useless facts with you. Since February is the month of love and friendship I have chosen these facts accordingly: 1. Gentoo penguins give carefully chosen pebbles to their love interest. It’s sort of like a wedding ritual.

2. Cows can develop friendships with each other and become stressed when separated.

3. Sea Otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away.

4. Studies show that men find the smell of a woman’s tears unattractive.

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East Tennessee State University’s Bluegrass, Old-Time and Roots Music Studies will present a highly anticipated concert at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on March 11 featuring Grand Ole Opry star Rhonda Vincent and The Rage.

Journal called the “New Queen of Bluegrass” in 2000.

Awarded a 2017 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, IBMA Entertainer of the Year in 2001, IBMA Song of the Year in 2004 and an unprecedented seven consecutive IBMA Female This concert will kick off a yearlong Vocalist of the Year awards from commemoration of the program’s 2000-2006, Vincent “seamlessly sets 40th anniversary. The ETSU the stage for a breath-taking, oneBluegrass Pride Band will open the of-a-kind, must-see performance,” concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are available organizers said. for purchase at the ETSU Martin “Rhonda is one of our ETSU family Center website: etsutickets.com/ members,” said Program Director martincenter/Online/default.asp.

Dan Boner. “Both her daughters, Vincent powers one of the hottest Sally and Tensel, earned degrees at bands in any genre of music today, ETSU. Her son-in-law, Brent Burke, organizers said. Vincent’s early life was our first-ever graduate with of music evolved into a successful the B.A. degree in Bluegrass, Oldcareer in bluegrass music after Time and Roots Music Studies. Her Grand Ole Opry Star Jim Ed Brown longtime fiddler, Hunter Berry, got discovered her, and later spending what she called her “musical college his start in an ETSU bluegrass band over 20 years ago and now teaches years” recording for Giant Records. for our program. I can’t think of It was her bluegrass album “Back anyone better to help us launch our Home Again” that transformed Vincent into what the Wall Street 40th anniversary series of events.”

The program, founded in 1982 by Jack Tottle, will celebrate this milestone anniversary throughout 2022 by holding a series of festivities and events with well-known and prominent artists who have connections to the university. The program has awarded 116 degrees in Bluegrass, Old-Time and Roots Music Studies since the Bachelor of Arts was launched 12 years ago.

ETSU Bluegrass, Old-Time and Roots Music Studies is one of a variety of educational programs that are offered in the Department of Appalachian Studies, along with graduate degrees in Appalachian Studies and in Heritage Interpretation and Museum Studies; an Appalachian, Scottish and Irish Studies program with a study abroad experience; and several undergraduate minors. For more information, contact the department of Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies at (423) 439-7072 or bluegrass@etsu.edu.

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WKMA Asks Guest to “Humor Me” In the age of Covid, it seems that the world around us has become dull and gray. “Humor Me: The Art of Laughter,” on display at William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, VA, February 24 - July 3, 2022, aims to provide the audience with a bit of joy. More information can be found online at williamkingmuseum.org.

There are many different types of humor, and often humorous art is not considered “Fine Art.” The group exhibition, “Humor Me,” aims to challenge such notions.

Neon Artist Danielle James pairs neon shapes and text with unexpected imagery to create a work of art that takes on a whole new (and often funny) meaning.

Brett Cook is a local artist whose comic series Slime Punk has captured attention; in this exhibit you can see a typical

Hulme, pieces from the Emory & Henry Collection, and more!

It has been socially proven that humor can diffuse distressing Emily Schubert has been an artist topics, offer moments of emotional in residence at Arrowmont School respite, and connect us to one of Art and Craft; her costume another. The theme of this show designs feature her Sense incorporates art that is purposefully Monster Series. A con glomeration crafted to make viewers smile and of mouths and noses grace the maybe even have a laugh or two. body that adorns them in a humorous performance piece, “Humor Me: The Art of Laughter,” aimed to make us smile and part of the McGlothlin Exhibition awaken the child within us.

Series, is on display February Johnson City Artist, Jay Flack, 24 - July 3, 2022. Learn more offers the viewer his take on about the exhibition online at pop culture superheroes, the williamkingmusem.org or call legendary Bigfoot, and aliens; (276) 628-5005 x106. his stylized characters have captured the contemporary Tours at Two: Learn more about the regional art scene. exhibition and experience a FREE In “Humor Me: The Art of guided tour of “Humor Me” at 2pm Laughter” you can see additional on Sunday, March 27. Call Anna work by artists such as Kelsie Buchanan at (276) 628-5005 ext. 106 Tyson, Catty Wampus Puppet Council, Blake Gore, Rachel to reserve your spot. (or not so typical) Slime Punk adventure unfold.

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Tonight is a Thursday and I’ve been invited to attend a Nashville talent industry party with a friend who is a model and actress. The talent agent throwing the mixer is a friendly acquaintance I’ve known for a few years now, and I’m sure I’ll run into several people I know. But for whatever reason the thought of going to this party is bringing me a plethora of anxieties, of which I could not really pinpoint the source until I expressed them to my friend. She responded in passing “It doesn’t matter, you belong in that room,” and it finally hit me.

Like many other things during the duration of my lifetime, I actually don’t feel like I belong. I suffer from what is known as ‘imposter syndrome.’

bore a pattern of quitting things when they got tough, faking disinterest in things I actually longed to be a part of, or trying to overcompensate to distract from supposed shortcomings.

Because I never realized I was suffering from a real issue, these behaviors have spilled over into adulthood and have stunted a lot of my personal growth.

them. I started overcompensating with “bro tendencies,” deflecting my insecurities by becoming cool being one of the dudes…which I unfortunately still do today. On dating apps I immediately swipe left if I deem a man “too good looking” because I don’t think I’m attractive enough for him to be interested in me. And when I do actually show up for dates, my biggest concern is that The main area this imposter syndrome has impacted my life would the guy will not think I’m as pretty in person as I am I my photos and will be within my career goals. It would write me off as a fraud. This has led be impossible for me to count the number of jobs that have caught my to a lifetime of dating underachievers and narcissists who do not respect interest but I never even applied for because I just immediately assumed me, and it’s completely my fault because that is subconsciously what I I wasn’t good enough. Even if I checked all the boxes except one tiny feel I deserve. thing, I focus on that shortcoming The truth of the matter is this: I have According to Wikipedia, imposter and assume it’s enough to disqualify no valid reason for feeling this way. I me from the position and don’t have succeeded at every job I’ve had, syndrome is defined as “a even try. These thought patterns even when I walked in completely psychological pattern in which an blind off the street. I am intelligent individual doubts their skills, talents, have caused me to never strive for promotions, because managerial and witty and not a bad looking gal or accomplishments and has an roles come with more responsibilities now that I’ve grown into my looks and internalized fear of being exposed. that I immediately assume I won’t be figured out my makeup. I’ve survived Despite external evidence of their competence, those experiencing this able to handle and would lead to the a lot of very traumatic crap and if phenomenon remain convinced they embarrassment of being demoted or nothing else, I’m the most resilient are frauds and do not deserve all they terminated and ultimately failure. It person I know. In relationships I is far safer in my mind to be hailed as love hard, am loyal and derive more have achieved.” the top producer in a lower rung on joy from giving than taking. In the I’ve mentioned my upbringing in this the totem pole than to struggle in a often superficial and delusional column before, but I come from pretty higher position; but the sick part is, social circles of Nashville, I am still humble roots. While my wonderful I probably wouldn’t even struggle. I getting invited to events where I’m parents provided me with many simply don’t think I’m capable, even if networking with people who have valuable things like a loving stable my superiors do. far more money and fame than home life, strong work ethic and myself and fit right in. I have to start empathy, we just didn’t have money. This mentality has also negatively reminding myself of these things or it impacted my love life. As a 6’0” I never went without and I was is going to continue to hold me back. spoiled to the best of their ability, but tall woman, I’ve always been selfI DO deserve good things. EVERYONE the reality is, my family had way less conscious of my looks, especially deserves good things, no matter who material things than my classmates. growing up. I was much bigger than the other kids, but definitely or where you are. We all belong at the I was popular with a large circle of when I hit the big growth spurt table, and should never feel unworthy friends, but on the inside I always during puberty and shot up to my of love, happiness and success. felt because of my financial status I Regardless of the house we grew up was just a little bit less than everyone current height by the end of middle school. I was awkward, constantly in, the ex who chose someone else, else. These feelings of inadequacy hunching over and no boys were the job that didn’t pan out, you and interested in dancing with me. But I still deserve a life of riches. There because I was popular and friends are a whole lot of nincompoops in with all the pretty, athletic girls, positions of power out there simply guys would talk to me to get to because they are assured in who

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they are. In the game of life, the cheat code is this: Confidence Over Competence. It doesn’t matter so much what you know but more that you’re confident in your capacity to figure it out and succeed. Your attractiveness skyrockets when YOU love and own your looks, which will make you stand out over the Pam Anderson look alike with no selfesteem. If you’re putting in the hard work and are kind, believe it when good things come to you and ACCEPT THEM. I had heard the term “imposter syndrome” in the past but had no idea what it was or just how much it was affecting me. If you feel these things, know you’re not alone and unless you’re a serial killer or otherwise terrible human, you deserve better than the bad things you’ve previously experienced. Be open to receive them. That goes double for me.

XO - Kathie

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One of the most fascinating and heartbreaking films I have seen in awhile is "My Best Friend Anne Frank", a fact based Dutch produced story about the enduring friendship between Anne Frank and Hanneli Gostar, two German-Dutch girls of Jewish heritage who were profoundly impacted by the Holocaust. The story is told from Golsar's point of view, and is based on the book "Memories of Anne Frank: Reflections of a Childhood Friend '' by American author Alison Leslie Gold. As we know, Anne is one of the most discussed victims of the Holocost due to the posthumous fame she achieved with the 1947 publication of "The Diary of a Young Girl'', which chronicles her time hiding in The Netherlands during German occupation from 1942 to 1944.

Meanwhile, Anne's best friend was Hanneli, as the two became close while attending the same school in Amsterdam. The film chronicles the friendship between the two girls when they had to deal with the constant threat of German soldiers on every corner, and were confined to their area of their city in a "Jewish ghetto". Both of Hanneli's parents were observant Jews, and her father, who once was a

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deputy minister of domestic affairs in Germany, was forced to resign his post when the Nazi Party came into power. After he was forced to resign, the family attempted to move to England, but ended up in Amsterdam, where Hanneli met Anne. The story reveals the home life of Hanneli and how they feel constant threat from the Germans who are constantly on patrol in the city, especially in their area. We also see Anne's home life as well, and the well know area behind her father's bookcase which contains hidden rooms in which she would later hide from the Nazi's. It was shocking to me to see how the people of Jewish heritage were not even allowed to attend movies in the city, and Anne and Hanneli did sneak into a theater one time with the help of a friend.

Eventually both families were arrested by the Gestapo and taken to different concentration camps.

Hanneli's experience in one of the camps, while horrific, was nothing compared to the experience Anne endured, even though the film only briefly shows Anne's existence on the other side of the camp. Hanneli, also referred to as Hannah, was in the privileged side of the camp (I certainly saw few privileges on her side of the camp), because her family had Palestinian passports with them. The scenes in the concentration camp are cringe inducing, as they should be, and really bring home the truth about this horrible moment in history.

At one point Hanneli is able to communicate with Anne through the hay-filled barbed wire wall separating them, and she is able to throw a box of bread and socks over the wall to Anne. After pulling some of the hay out of the wall, Hanneli is finally able to see her best friend on the other side, and is heartbroken by her appearance.

I really enjoyed how this conveyed this special friendship between

the girls and how their forced separation made Hanneli even more determined to help her friend. As most know, Anne sadly did not survive her time in the camp to see the liberation, but her friend Hanneli survived and later fulfilled her lifelong desire to become a nurse. Hanneli currently resides in Jerusalem. "My Best Friend Anne Frank" won a Golden Film award, and I can certainly see why. This film, despite being set in one of the most tragic times in

the history of the world, is about enduring friendship. I recommend this film for all, and especially for those of a younger generation who must be taught about the Holocaust, less this horrible moment in time be forgotten. We must never forget the Holocaust, less history repeat itself. Now playing on Netflix. (Rated TV-14)

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Anyone who has had even a passing awareness of news during this pandemic has been well aware that the March 2020 launch of the video game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” was a rocket that became one of the biggest-selling games in North America. The game is a fun, cute, relaxing “slice of life” game where you enjoy living on a tropical island with anthropomorphic animal friends.

Fishing is a part of the game and has been since the launch of the first “Animal Crossing” game 20 years ago. Some fish are very common in the game, as anyone who has played New Horizons knows that you can catch a black bass as easily as anything. This is especially frustrating when you’re trying to catch a rare fish in the game. Since “Animal Crossing” works in realtime, certain fish only spawn during particular months and at specific times of the day.

The hardest to find fish in the game is the Stringfish. It only appears from December to March, between the hours of 4:00 PM to 9:00 AM. That’s not all, the string fish will only appear at a river that’s directly on

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the top of a cliff. I have been trying to catch this fish for over a year. You’re not just at the mercy of where the fish will spawn. You can help things along by using fish bait to spawn different fish in a particular spot. You can dig up clams on your beach and craft them into bait (this is starting to sound like a travel ad and not about a video game, isn’t it?).

I spent a good week trying to catch the fish, crafting between 15 to 20 pieces of bait. It’s not as easy as it sounds, it can take maybe an hour to craft that much depending on how many clams you can find. After three nights in a row of trying, spending an hour to craft bait, and catching more black bass than I ever wanted to see again, I was ready to give up. Yet, last night I became determined, I felt a bit like Quint in “Jaws.” I was going to catch this fish and be done with it.

The previous week had told me this was going to be a long-haul game. I put on my finest fisher’s hat—a 1999

“Star Wars: Episode 1” bucket hat.

I spent almost two hours crafting fish bait, searching every beach on my island in a pattern. Halfway into this endeavor, I looked over at my cat, resting on the sofa, and said: “I'm not talkin' 'bout pleasure boatin' or day sailin'. I'm talkin' 'bout workin' for a livin'. I'm talkin' 'bout stringifishin’!” My cat looked at me for a moment then went back to cleaning themselves.

When you use tools in the game they’ll break after a while, I ran to the store on my island and bought two extra fishing rods, then I went to the spot on my island best suited for the strongish to spawn. I was ready to spend the rest of my day, nay, my natural life in this spot to find this elusive fish. I would grow a beard, I would become encrusted in my own filth. I wasn’t going to move until I had a stringfish.

I took a breath and scattered some bait, a small shadow appeared

in the water. Nah! I wasn’t after this silly “appetizer” I wanted the main course. I scattered again, a larger shadow appeared. It was, yet another, black bass. For the third time in a row, I scatted my bait, and a shadow about the size as the one before was there. I assume I’d be another black bass. I cast my line, the fish took the bait, and much to my shock it was a Stringfish! I was so happy I felt like I was about to fall off a boat into a river Bill Dance style.

Sure, none of this applies in real life, but I may add it to my resume to impress any future employer. Who wouldn’t want to know that this go-getter they’re considering adding to their staff caught the mysterious Stringfish in “Animal Crossing: New Horizons?” It’ll be a story I’ll brag to my grandchildren about one day.

The day that ole pappy had his finest sporting achievement. See you next week.

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