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Last Concert of MOTS Summer Season!

Music on the Square brings a close to the 2009 Summer Concert Series with the humorous, energetic and powerful bluegrass trio of Megan Gregory, Will Parsons and Dave Yates on Friday, September 25 at 7 p.m. in historic Jonesborough’s courthouse square.

Gregory and Parsons (founding members of the band Meridian) and Yates are based out of Johnson City, TN. They play progressive bluegrass, old-time, blues and folk. Music lovers are drawn in by Gregory’s deep and powerful vocals as they lead the innovative and melodic instrumentalism of Parsons on banjo and finger-style guitar. Yates played with Dave Friday for over 27 years and was the opening act for Merle Haggard for nearly two years. He has played for five number-one gospel hits; one of which has won a Grammy. They've got it all; great singing, playing and songwriting. Audiences will get a memorable night out with their onstage humor and energy.

For more information call 423-753-1010.

Old-Time Fiddlin', Banjo Pickin' and Flat Foot Dancin'

Music on the Square brings the energetic and charismatic Whitetop Mountain Band to historic downtown Jonesborough’s courthouse square Friday, September 18 at 7 p.m.

The Whitetop Mountain Band is a family-based band from the highest mountains of Whitetop, Virginia. The band’s members have done much to preserve the region’s style of old time fiddling and banjo picking and are legendary musicians and teachers of the style. At the same time, shows are versatile and entertaining - containing everything from fiddle/banjo instrumentals to powerful solos and harmony vocals on blues, classic country, honky tonk, traditional bluegrass numbers, old timey ballads, originals and four part mountain gospel songs. Shows also include flat foot dancing. The band is well known for its high energy and charisma on stage. The current lineup is Thornton Spencer on fiddle; Emily Spencer on banjo and vocals; their daughter Martha Spencer on guitar, banjo, fiddle, bass, vocals and dance; Jackson Cunningham on mandolin, guitar, clawhammer banjo and harmonica; Spencer Pennington on guitar and vocals and Debbie Bramer on bass and dance.

For more information call 423-753-1010.

Canadian and American Roots Music

Music on the Square brings Canadian singer/songwriter, Linda McRae, and American roots-music entertainer, Matt Brown, to historic downtown Jonesborough’s courthouse square Friday, September 4 at 7 p.m.

Canadian singer/songwriter Linda McRae is a multi-instrumentalist, Juno nominated, platinum and gold recording artist. After having tenured as bassist, accordionist and vocalist with Canadian Roots group, Spirit of the West, Linda left the band in 1997 to resume her solo career and has since released three critically acclaimed recordings. Clawhammer banjo is an integral part of her songwriting and is featured prominently in her live shows. In addition to her busy touring schedule, she also writes a monthly column for BC Musician's Magazine entitled "This Winding Road" and is currently working on her next recording to be released later this year.

Matt Brown is a talented performer of American roots music. He is an entertaining singer and multi-instrumentalist who has established himself as a highly respected fiddler, both authentic and innovative. Along the way, he taught himself how to play guitar and became a soulful flat-picker and solid rhythm player. Matt performs as a soloist, in a duo with Paul Brown, as the Lone Prairie Band with Paul Brown and Beverly Smith and with the percussive dance ensemble, Rhythm in Shoes.

For more information call 423-753-1010