In 1927, Bristol, Tennessee, gave the world its first country music recordings. Nearly a century later, Bristol Lightning reimagines that legacy with a little Americana, a little classical, and a lot of roots, forging an inventive journey across genres unlike anything you’ve heard before. This lively, feel-good performance brings cello, mandolin, guitar, bass, and vocals together in surprising ways, honoring American roots tradition while boldly pushing it in new directions.

UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar.