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Larry Odham
& Shamrock Road Larry Odham, a talented guitarist from
Johnson City, will be returning to Concerts On the Commons, where he thrilled the audience last year with his stirring renditions
of Chet Atkins favorites and a mix of jazz and pop standards. Also appearing on opening night will be Shamrock Road, an Oak Ridge group that brings its own mix of Irish music and good times, ranging
from traditional pub standards to more contemporary ballads.
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June 4, 2010 7 P.M. Norris Commons
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Kate Campbell With her compassionate tone and sometimes-quirky approach, Kate Campbell has made a musical niche for herself telling stories exploring the complex topics of race, religion, history and human relationships. Her
eloquent storytelling has been compared with the talents of such southern writers as Eudora Welty and Flannery O'Connor, and
her music has been featured on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Mountain Stage. Opening will be Liz & Tim.
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June 18, 2010 7 P.M. Norris Commons
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Christabel
& The Jons The music of Christabel & The Jons has been described as "alternating between country shuffles and torchy, sophisticated, retro jazzy pop...lit up with
accordion, trumpet and violin..." However one labels it, their music is infectious, upbeat and alluring. And while the
band's vintage costumes may take the audience back to another era, the original lyrics of lead singer Christa DeCicco are
delivered with a wit and passion that is gaining this fun group a growing fan base.
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June 25, 2010 7 P.M. Norris Commons
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Slow Blind
Hill Slow Blind Hill has been playing its unique combination of blues and jazz around Knoxville since 1994. Imagine a combination of Louis Jordan,
Freddie King, Jimmy McGriff and Duke Ellington, with a little Muddy, Jimi, B.B. and Miles thrown in for good measure, and
that's Slow Blind Hill. Presented as part of Norris Day festivities, this special performance will be held on Saturday evening,
prior to the city's annual fireworks display.
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July 3, 2010
7:30 P.M. Norris
Commons
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Band of the
Smoky Mountains A unit of the Tennessee Air National Guard,
The Band of the Smoky Mountains serves as the group's official musical ambassador and, in this capacity, has performed at civilian and military events in
twenty-one states and several foreign sites. Concert goers will enjoy a wide variety of musical offerings, from traditional
concert band pieces and military marches to a popular mix of jazz, rock and country selections.
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July 9, 2010
7 P.M. Norris
Commons
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The Little Big Band With its own distinctive sound plus the skill and versatility
to play for many different audiences - from the swing kids who love the fast dances like the jitterbug, the lindy, and the
shag - to the polished ballroom dancers who love the vintage dance music made famous by the big bands, The Little Big Band performs the classic hits of the swing era, often using the original orchestration of the bands that made the numbers famous.
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July 16, 2010
7 P.M. Norris
Commons
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Taylor Pie
The songs of singer/songwriter Taylor Pie combine the roots of Appalachian folk with a touch of jazz, gospel and acoustic pop. She has penned songs for some of the
biggest names in Nashville, but her own performances, such as that delivered at her appearance with us on the Commons last
year, provide an intimate and moving experience for the audience. Appearing also are local favorites Back Row Boys and
Joyful Noise.
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July 23, 2010
7 P.M. Norris
Commons
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The Lonesome Coyotes
Combining the sounds of Texas swing and country rock, The Lonesome Coyotes are best known for their trademark male-female harmonizing of Maggie Longmire's powerful alto and Steve Horton's mellow baritone.
Also featured are the lead and pedal steel guitar attack of Hector Qirko and Jay Barron, driven by the powerhouse rhythm
section of drummer Doug Klein and bassist Stan Turner.
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July 30, 2010
7 P.M. Norris
Commons
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Garage Groups
This year's concert series concludes with performances from a group
of talented local young bands from Norris and Oak Ridge.
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August 6, 2010
7 P.M. Norris Commons
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Sisters of
the Silver Sage The beautiful harmonies of the Sisters of the Silver Sage are a matter of family tradition. Being the daughters of famed fiddle player, Smoky White, Donna, Rhonda and Janet, grew
up with the sounds of western swing and cowboy melodies but only began singing together professionally in 1998. But
with several recordings to their credit and personal appearances before fans of western music all across the country, they
have rapidly established themselves as one of the premier female groups in the field of western swing.
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August 13, 2010
7 P.M. Norris Commons
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