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There is always something going on in Downtown Crossville. Whether it is ‘Fridays at The Crossroads’, ‘Taste of Crossville’, or the exciting sounds of ‘Thursdays at The Amp,’ there is an event for everyone.
Friday at the Crossroads
Friday at the Crossroads is a DCI (Downtown Crossville Inc.) event that is held on the first Friday of June, August and October, come to downtown Crossville for FRIDAY at the CROSSROADS. Join us for music, art, food, and shopping!
friday.crossroads@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/friday.crossroads
Friday at the Crossroads
Friday at the Crossroads is a DCI (Downtown Crossville Inc.) event that is held on the first Friday of June, August and October, come to downtown Crossville for FRIDAY at the CROSSROADS. Join us for music, art, food, and shopping!
friday.crossroads@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/friday.crossroads
Thursdays at the Amp-Run Katie Run
Kate Coleman may be front and center in Run Katie Run, but the band’s new album, Cowboy Boots with Fishnet Tights, due out April 28, deeply reflects the community surrounding her. Its 13 Americana/roots-rock tracks cover the good, the sad, the inspired, and the tired — and everything in between — about relationships of all kinds. A few of the songs, in fact, are true stories starring Kate’s family members.
Kate wrote most of the album, the quintet’s first full-length, within a couple weeks. “Reflecting on my relationships was clearly what was driving me, even if I didn’t know it at the time,” she says. Shortly thereafter, while Run Katie Run were experiencing new career highs, Kate’s paternal grandfather —the guitar-playing Pap in “Pap Song” — and Run Katie Run guitarist Corey Coleman’s stepfather, Kate’s father-in-law, who inspired “Don’t Live Patiently,” both died.
“I really struggled, actually, with understanding how so many horrible things can happen at the same
time as so many wonderful things,” Kate admits, “and I think looking at the relationships in my life
helped me with that a little bit.”
Similarly ripped from the pages of Kate’s life are “This Is All Your Fault,” in which she plays matchmaker for her cousin and a longtime friend, and “Fight the Fights,” inspired by a dream she had about her late maternal grandparents. Others, such as the feisty “I’ve Been Called Worse,” co-written with Kira Annalise and Hailey Fletcher, and the break-up heartbreaker “What’s Mine, What’s Yours?” are story-oriented but culled from multiple moments and experiences.
Cowboy Boots with Fishnet Tights also includes Run Katie Run bassist Stephen Quinn’s first songwriting contribution to the band. He originally recorded “The Art of Being Miserable,” a play on the well known proverb “misery loves company,” with his band Highbeams, which also featured fellow Run Katie Run members Adam Pendlington (guitar, banjo player) and Ian Pendlington (drums).
“I’m a Highbeams fan, so I was like, ‘That song would be perfect!’” Kate recalls. “I respect songs so much, so when someone says, ‘Hey, I have this song that I think would fit; I want to hear your take on it,’ that’s very precious to me. I take it very seriously.”
To add to their “comfortable, warm, and inviting” sound (Vents Magazine), Run Katie Run enlisted two new friends, fiddle player Sarah Cammisano- or Sarah Jean - and mandolin player Addie Levy, to play on both “The Art of Being Miserable” and “Fight the Fights.” The band met the two fellow musicians while performing at Dollywood and “knew they would bring so much energy,” Kate explains.
“I joke all the time that when I have the money to add two more band members, they’re in,” she adds.
Kate, meanwhile, shares a lesser-known talent at the close of Cowboy Boots with Fishnet Tights. “Probably Won’t,” the album’s final track, uses her tap dancing as percussion. “I heard it as I was writing the song and just knew that was going to happen there. Why is that any different than adding percussion like a tambourine or a shaker?” says Kate, who was a dedicated dancer throughout her childhood, won gold medals at several tap competitions, and majored in dance in college. She hopes to incorporate the solo into Run Katie Run’s live show, but she admits she’s a little rusty and will need more practice first.
Like the band’s 2021 EP, Running on Love, Run Katie Run’s new album was an all-hands-on-deck affair. As the band recorded throughout 2022, the five friends who first met at an open mic night in Georgia arranged and produced the album together, with Corey as their engineer and Ian as their mixer. Kate says she could see their trust in each other — and their friendships — grow as the months went by. “We are a different band now. We know our roles, we know what we bring to the table, and that feels really good. There’s no awkwardness anymore when it comes to throwing out ideas,” Kate reflects. “Music has only brought the five of us closer as friends and musicians, which feels like a dream come true.”
The Colemans’ duo Kate and Corey and Quinn and the Pendlingtons’ band Highbeams became Run Katie Run after Kate asked the guys to back her as she recorded her 2018 album, Past. As she booked shows to promote the record, she suggested that instead of her going it alone, they become a full- blown band.
“It’s not lost on me how grateful I have to be for this group,” Kate says. “You hear such tragic stories about bands not working out because they just can’t interpersonally get it together, and I am so unbelievably grateful for these guys. We are friends first and a band second, and I think that’s why it keeps staying good because that’s more important than anything.”
Thursdays at the Amp-Judy Blank
If Judy Blank would tell you she grew up in some beach town in California, you’d probably believe her. But nothing could be further from the truth. Hailing from Utrecht, The Netherlands, the blue-eyed indie folk sensation is certain to draw you in with her whimsical tunes, magnetic stage presence & painfully relatable lyrics. From the green-eyed soul of her hit single ‘Mary Jane’ to the jagged-edged ballad ‘Tangled Up in You’, which currently has over twelve million streams on Spotify, she can hit all the notes. Heartbreaking album track ‘1995’ on her Nashville-recorded debut album ‘Morning Sun’ was called a favorite by none other than Sir Elton John. She went on an extensive European tour, debuted at SXSW, was the first Dutch act to ever play at AmericanaFest and recorded and toured with the Grammy-winning Metropole Orchestra. Her most recent EP, ‘Saddies’, has added a whole new layer of vulnerability to her artistry; she produced it herself after experiencing an unexpected mental breakdown. Each song describes a relatable struggle and encapsulates it in its own universe, with a hint of self-mockery and plenty of party favors.
Blank just moved to Nashville and is currently working on her sophomore album, set for release in the Summer of 2024.
Instagram: @judyblankmusic
Facebook: @judyblankmusic
TikTok: @judyblankmusic
The Magic video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T-csYuPkic
Mary Jane video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgkSGLmt-po
Thursdays at the Amp-Sam Lewis
Sam Lewis isn't just a musician. He's a weaver of tales, capturing the essence of human experience in every note and lyric. Chris Stapleton calls him "a modern Townes Van Zandt," and with good reason. Lewis's voice often likened to molasses dripping from a Southern porch, carries a soulful weight that transcends genre. His music is a gumbo of feel-good grooves and vital social commentary. It is a testament to years spent honing his craft on the red dirt roads of the American Southeast. Read Sam's biography to. learn more about this soulful storyteller weaving tales of humanity.
FROM WANDERING SOUL TO NASHVILLE ICON: THE RISE OF SAM LEWIS
Nashville became his home in 2009. Since then his musical family has grown to include some of the industry's finest. His discography, like a treasured anthology, reveals his artistic evolution. These include his self-titled debut (2012), the yearning "Waiting On You" (2015), the introspective "Loversity" (2018), and the stripped-down intimacy of "Solo" (2020). Each album, co-produced by legends like Oliver Wood (The Wood Brothers) and graced by the talents of music royalty like Mickey Raphael (Willie Nelson), Darrell Scott (Robert Plant), and the McCrary Sisters, has garnered critical acclaim, showcasing Lewis' unyielding commitment to raw songwriting.
BUILDING HIS MUSICAL FAMILY: LEWIS'S COLLABORATIONS WITH INDUSTRY LEGENDS
"Waiting On You," co-produced with Wood, was a masterclass in soulful expression. Rolling Stone included Lewis in their "10 New Artists to Watch" list for "Loversity," an album Marissa Moss described as "seventies psychedelic soul with a storyteller's eye, a swampy Southern groove, and an emotional, political punch." Lewis' band, featuring a star-packed rhythm section including JT Cure and Derek Mixon (Chris Stapleton) as well as guitarists Kenny Vaughan (Marty Stuart) and Dan Cohen (Bruce Hornsby). They provide the bedrock for his sonic explorations, ensuring each album is a journey into the heart of Americana.
A decade spent crisscrossing the globe solo, captivating audiences with his songs and stories, honed Lewis' stagecraft. "SOLO" (2020), recorded live in Nashville, is a testament to his raw talent and magnetic charisma. It's an intimate snapshot, a fan favorite sure to endure.
Thursdays at the Amp-Natchez Tracers
Formed in 2014, Natchez Tracers are an original rock band based in Nashville, TN. While offering a healthy dose of improvisation-oriented, dance-friendly grooves reminiscent of the originators of this style from the 60's and 70's, Natchez Tracers deliver a modern take on a classic format focusing on thoughtful lyrics, inspired melodies and unexpected instrumental excursions. Co-Band Leaders Lewis Stubbs and Josh Womack are a formidable anchor for the group, equally sharing the song-writing, vocal and guitar-playing duties. Natchez Tracers keep the live show interesting and unpredictable by utilizing a couple of different rhythm sections and often have repeat guest instrumentalists sit in to add unique spins and colors to the performances. The band is currently booking and playing regional shows throughout the Southeast and beyond supporting their 2021 third EP titled Hug You All on the Other Side. More new music is coming in 2022!
You can email us at natcheztracers@gmail.com
The songs found on our most recent release - Hug You All on the Other Side - are pretty topical and relate to these crazy past couple of years we are experiencing together. Nick Buda (drums) and Ted Pecchio (bass) provided a rock solid foundation for these recordings. Nick and Ted are about the most grooving players around. They’ve played with so many great artists, but both being Col. Bruce Hampton (Codetalkers) alumni takes the cake. Kaitlyn Conner of Maggie Rose, Maradeen, etc. played keys and added some background vocals. Grammy award-winning Engineer Casey Wood recorded it and Jake Burns mixed and mastered the project. Additionally, our friend Jerika Renee collaborated with us for the custom artwork for the new EP cover and merch. Check it out!
Friday at the Crossroads
Friday at the Crossroads is a DCI (Downtown Crossville Inc.) event that is held on the first Friday of June, August and October, come to downtown Crossville for FRIDAY at the CROSSROADS. Join us for music, art, food, and shopping!
friday.crossroads@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/friday.crossroads
Thursdays at the Amp-David Newbould
David Newbould is a lifer. Since kickstarting his career with 2007’s Big Red Sun, he’s made his mark as a heartland roots-rocker, Americana artist, and amplified folksinger, writing songs that chart the ups and downs of an adulthood often spent onstage and on the road. He turns a new page with his fourth full-length studio album, Power Up! (Blackbird Record Label, June 10, 2022) a record whose messages of persistence and unshakeable survival are driven forward by the grease, grit, and guitar-driven swagger of rock & roll.
Recorded with producer/collaborator Scot Sax (Wanderlust) during a global pandemic that brought both musicians’ schedules to a halt, Power Up! is an album for the modern moment. These are songs about taking stock of the present, counting one’s blessings, and putting one foot in front of the other. Newbould recorded the tracks in a makeshift basement studio in Sax’s Nashville home, with the two musicians separated by a pane of glass for health’s sake. Sax played drums, bass, and other instruments, while Newbould handled lead guitar and vocal duties. They worked together as a self-contained unit, only reaching out to friends like Newbould’s live band and Americana Music Award-winning violinist Kristin Weber (who contributed to the album’s cover of Crystal Gayle’s “Ready for the Times to Get Better”) for guest appearances. Steadily, Power Up! took shape during six months of quarantined recording sessions.
“We both love albums from the 1970s, when artists had total freedom in the studio and were pushing boundaries, experimenting with sounds, and having fun,” says Newbould. “That’s the vibe we achieved with this album, too. It’s a basement rock & roll record. Some guitar solos have mistakes in them, but they have a vibe, too, so we kept them. Some drum tracks were recorded with an iPhone. We didn’t get too precious with it.”
“Fidelity is an interesting thing,” he continues. “You want your album to sound sweet, but you can get diminishing returns if you try to get more than what’s there. We were in a garage. We maxed out what we had and it felt just right to me — and honest. There are a million records out there. The only way you can connect with anyone who hears it is by being as you as you can be. We were just doing what we had to do to make an album during a crazy time, between homeschooling our kids, supporting our wives, and keeping ourselves from going crazy.”
Newbould isn’t used to sitting still. Born in Toronto, he relocated to New York City as a teenager and logged time in Austin’s fertile music scene before ultimately settling in Nashville. There, he found a community that was every bit as diverse as his own history. Albums like 2013’s Tennessee shone a light on his cross-continental travels and inner journey, too, while 2019’s Sin & Redemption found him fronting an A-list studio band whose members included drummer Brad Pemberton (Steve Earle, Ryan Adams) and rock legend Dan Baird (Georgia Satellites). On Power Up!, Newbould veers from the talking blues of “Home Depot Glasses” (where he pays tribute to one of his longtime influences, John Prine) to the guttural, riff-ready rock of the album’s title track. “’Power Up!’ is partly about an old TV that wouldn’t turn on, and partly about staring down time,” he says. “These days, everything seems to take on the same level of importance.” Meanwhile, “Peeler Park” — named after a riverside greenway close to Newbould’s home — unfolds like an internal dialogue set to a rollicking “Steve Earle meets-Nick Cave’s Grinderman groove,” while the rest of the album also makes room for the politically-tinged fury of “Blood on my Hands,” the atmospheric soundscape of “The Lawn,” and the optimistic, folk-rock sway of “Sunrise Surprise.”
The result, he says, is an album that’s “dirtier-sounding than much of what I’ve put out. It feels like a garage to me. There’s not a whole lot of daylight to it.”
With a catalog of critically-acclaimed releases, thousands of live performances, and placements in programs like Criminal Minds and Dawson’s Creek, David Newbould has carved his own spot in the roots-rock world. Power Up! finds him leaning into the qualities that set him apart from the pack. It’s a record that wears its homemade origins on its sleeve, while still highlighting the unique sound and carefully-constructed craft that have piloted Newbould’s career for more than a dozen years.
Thursdays at the Amp presents BLUE MOTHER TUPELO
Thursdays at the Amp presents BLUE MOTHER TUPELO
Friday at the Crossroads
Fridays at The Crossroads was created to help promote and educate our community about the wonderful businesses available right here in Crossville. The event was created by a small group of locals who recruited the Crossville Rotary and Downtown Crossville Incorporated (DCI) to be sponsors of the event.
DCI and the downtown businesses want to promote the Downtown as a great place to visit and shop local, however it is a challenge to get the word out about the amazing downtown businesses and local groups we have.
Friday at the Crossroads
Fridays at The Crossroads was created to help promote and educate our community about the wonderful businesses available right here in Crossville. The event was created by a small group of locals who recruited the Crossville Rotary and Downtown Crossville Incorporated (DCI) to be sponsors of the event.
DCI and the downtown businesses want to promote the Downtown as a great place to visit and shop local, however it is a challenge to get the word out about the amazing downtown businesses and local groups we have.
TASTE OF CROSSVILLE
The 2022 Taste of Crossville will again be limited to 1000 tickets on a first come basis. Any unsold tickets will be available at the gate. Tickets are once again $25 in advance and $30 at the gate which allows you to sample all of our participating vendor treats and listen to our featured performers.
The Taste of Crossville is located in downtown Crossville, TN. on North Main Street in front of The Depot and surrounding the Taylor Hotel on Taylor and Thurman Ave. Entrance gates to the Taste of Crossville will be at Main and Neecham Street and Main and North Street. The event is from 6pm to 8pm.
Money raised from the event supports Downtown Crossville Inc. programs, such as the FREE walking tours of historic downtown, the annual 4th grade student tours, historic restoration projects, Thursdays at the Amp, and festive year round downtown decorations just to name a few.
Tickets are on sale now via Paypal. On your computer, tap the link at the top of the page “TASTE OF CROSSVILLE TICKETS.” On your phone, tap the + at the top right of the screen to see the menu. Tap on “TASTE OF CROSSVILLE TICKETS.” You will also be able to purchase them in person at the The Chamber of Commerce, 34 S. Main St., and the Fairfield Glade Conference Center.
Friday at the Crossroads
Fridays at The Crossroads was created to help promote and educate our community about the wonderful businesses available right here in Crossville. The event was created by a small group of locals who recruited the Crossville Rotary and Downtown Crossville Incorporated (DCI) to be sponsors of the event.
DCI and the downtown businesses want to promote the Downtown as a great place to visit and shop local, however it is a challenge to get the word out about the amazing downtown businesses and local groups we have.
