It’s the calm before the storm in Knoxville, where athletic events over at UT subside in quantity for a few weeks before the blistering summer and the best of college baseball rolls in. But while we sit and wait for the warm weather to get a little more consistent, the concert halls and theaters around town are beckoning in patrons with events of every flavor this weekend.
Eggy – Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria (March 19, 8-10 p.m.) An early start to the weekend and springtime sunshine can be found at Barley’s Taproom on Thursday night and in between guitar licks from Eggy. This up-and-coming jam-leaning group promises to bring high vibes and high rolling tunes to Knoxville’s Old City. The trifecta of pizza, beer and rock and roll is here.
Phil Wickham – Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum (March 19, 7 p.m.) A night of Christian praise and worship led by one of its commercial powerhouses is set to be one of Knoxville’s most well-attended live events of the year. An eight time DOVE Award winner and Grammy nominee, Wickham’s catalog spans two decades and all the bases of spiritual tumult most will suffer in a lifetime. Wickam will be joined by Tauren Wells and Jamie MacDonald.
Habitat for Humanity Sporting Clays Tournament – Iron Mountain Sporting Clays (March 19-20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) This fundraising event is now in its 11th year, with teams of skeet shooters and hunters from across the region entering and donating to Habitat’s continued support of the underprivileged in our community. Teams of four will square off for a good cause on a cool spring morning. Join your community as they continue to build up their friends and neighbors.
Private Lives – Theater Knoxville Downtown (March 19-22, multiple showtimes) Both newly and happily married, it’s a shock that turns into something far more dramatic when former lovers Eloyt and Amanda run into each other on their honeymoon. Once reunited, emotions start to run high in this incredibly sophisticated and hilariously heartbreaking production, recently revived by the Royal National Theater in 2002.
Don McMillan – Clayton Center for the Arts (March 20, 7:30-9 p.m.) Affectionately known as “The PowerPoint Comedian,” Don McMillan puts a fun spin on the software most of us know and tolerate. With an engineering background and an enlarged funny bone, McMillan can demonstrate his comedic ticks with perfect precision and the stats to back up a good punchline. He was recently featured on America’s Got Talent, where he finished in the top 12 contestants for his season.
Drivin N Cryin – Bijou Theater (March 21, 8 p.m.) The backbone of southern music owes a lot of its support to this three-piece from Atlanta. Existing as a major point of influence for many country acts in the early 2000’s, Drivin N Cryin is best known for their breakout hit “Straight to Hell.” But that’s not the only trick up their sleeve. The band has been honing their craft and offering a lively performance that honors where they’ve been and gets people excited about where they’re going.
PB&J Mixtape Day – Xul Beer Company Downtown (March 21, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.) The nationally acclaimed, locally crafted liquid confection from Xul Beer Company is becoming a cause for celebration all to itself. All day at Xul Downtown, 8 different variants of the PB&J Mixtape will be available on draft and in cans, accompanied by a DJ and food trucks to keep the festivities sugary delicacy for a full twelve hours. Love at first sip or stopping by to stock up the fridge? Either way, the day may soon become a local holiday.
Koby’s Pain N Chill – Printshop Beer Co. (March 22, 1 p.m.) Whether you’re bringing your own brushes or trying to muster the confidence to whisk them across canvas, this event is tailored to accommodate artists at all experience levels looking to enter a low-stakes, casual workshop environment. Led by local artist Kody Hyde, you’ll be guided through whatever world you’re looking to create, maybe with the extra help of a beverage or two. Supplies will be provided through the price of admission, which is $25.
Adam Delahoussaye is a freelance writer for KnoxTNToday who loves telling stories about music, arts, and culture in and around his hometown. Have a story for Adam? He can be reached at delahoussaye1267@gmail.com or by text at 865-919-5059 with your story idea.
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