March 13, 2025 | 7 pm @ Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Scott McMicken, founding member and primary songwriter for the band Dr. Dog, headlinesWBCM Radio Bristol'sFarm and Fun Timeshow March 13, 7 p.m.,in the intimate performance theater at theBirthplace of Country Music Museum. Roanoke, Va. wonderkind Colby T. Helms is also on the bill.
"This is Scott's first time back in Bristol since Dr. Dog performed at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in 2021," saidFarm and Fun Timehost and Radio Bristol Program Director Kris Truelsen. "Colby T. Helms is an emerging talent and just signed to a label — definitely one to watch. Seeing these artists together in such an intimate setting is very special."
McMicken is a founding member and primary songwriter for the Philadelphia-based band Dr. Dog. Since the band was formed in the 1990s, they have toured the globe relentlessly and released hundreds of songs. McMicken has been releasing solo material under two new projects, including Scott McMicken and The Ever-Expanding- a loose and improvisational-based, jam-out style collaboration project — and The Hypos, an ongoing experiment with songwriting partner Greg Cartwright. McMicken has been recognized for his innovative approach to blending classic rock influences with modern sensibilities, earning him a loyal fan base and reputation as a standout figure in the indie music scene.
A veteran performer in the Blue Ridge-Appalachian mountain region by the age of 18, Helms wrote the songs that would become his upcoming semi-autographical concept album, "Tales of Misfortune," as a senior in high school. With starkly honest songwriting and a sharp, angular twang, Helms strikes a dynamic balance between country storytelling, bluegrass energyand blues power. This year he inked a deal with Photo Finish Records as he shines a light of hope on a very special part of the country.
Kris Truelsen has spent the better part of two decades touring across the country, honing his craft as a songwriter and performer. With his latest project fronting theFarm and Fun TimeHouse Band, he leans into the rock 'n' roll side of country music. It's rowdy, loose and unmistakably Truselsen The band features an all-star lineup including Nick Lawrence (guitar), Rebecca Branson Jones (pedal steel), Sarah Griffin (bass)and Levi Trent (drums).
Tickets toFarm and Fun Timeare $40 (+tax/fees) and may be purchased online through theEvents pageatBirthplaceOfCountryMusic.org.
Farm and Fun Timeis a celebration of Appalachian music and culture. The program, edited for television, now airs on more than 70 PBS stations nationwide. The program is made possible byEastman Credit Union,Toyota of Bristol,Virginia Tourism Corporation,WCYB-TV, and theCity of Bristol, Tenn, with captioning provided byNicewonder Farm & Vineyards.The program broadcasts live on WBCM Radio Bristol at 100.1 FM in the Bristol area with streaming available on the station'sFacebook page, atListenRadioBristol.org and through the station's free mobile app.
Category: Music