NORA JANE
STRUTHERS and The Party Line Saturday, February 17 @
THE WILLOW TREE 216 E Main St., Johnson City 8:00 PM
thewillowtreejc.com norajanestruthers.com
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Sweetheart Tea
An Early 19th century
ora Jane Struthers has written "some of the most quietly powerful narratives within the new wave of Americana artists," says Ann Powers of NPR Music. The songs that last decades and weave themselves into the fabric of listeners' lives are usually the ones in which an artist lays her soul bare for the world to hear. Struthers' new album Champion, due out October 13 on Blue Pig Records, is built on these kinds of songs. The 13-song collection is the follow-up to 2015's Wake, which earned Struthers acclaim from major outlets like NPR Music, Rolling Stone Country, and "Fresh Air." Struthers wrote and recorded the album with her longtime road band the Party Line, and the chemistry between her and the other players is palpable. There’s an honesty and energy to Nora Jane’s stage presence; a vulnerability that is part and parcel of great artistry. In one moment, she joyfully leads the audience in a dance party … in the next, she lays her soul bare for the world to hear. A performance by Nora Jane and her band is full to the brim with stellar musicianship, unexpected arrangements that blur the lines between folk, roots, and rock, and an audible sense that everyone in the room is having a damn good time. haring in the spirit of Valentine's Day, step back in time with the Sabine Hill Social Society as they host their 1st annual historically inspired Sweetheart Tea. Our guests will be served by living historians dressed in early 19th century attire while professional harpist Frieda Winters performs a medley of tunes for your enjoyment. You and your companions will dine on finger foods, appetizers, and pastries accompanied by coffee and a selection of teas. Cost is $12 per person or $20 per couple or friend. Children ages 6 - 12 years is $8. Space is limited so please make your reservations early at 423-543-5808. Come join in the fun of exploring history and our heritage with Sabine Hill Social Society! Proceeds from this event supports future educational programming at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
An Early 19th century Formal Sweetheart Tea Sunday, February 18 from 2 pm – 4 pm Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Visitors Center 1651 W. Elk Aveue Elizabethton, TN 37643 www.sycamoreshoalstn.org
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