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Bristol Lightning

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm
&
9:00 pm
Reserved Seating
7pm | $60
9pm | $35
UF Students | $15
Sponsored by :  EAD Corporation   |   Jill Bohlin   |   Edward and Joanne Block

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.

*Please note: Dates, times, and venues subject to change.

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