Paris, Tenn.– It’s this weekend!
Three days, 12 concerts, and 22 artists will rock the shores of the Tennessee River and other venues around Paris and Henry County Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30, as the Tennessee River Jam and Froggyfest 2019 get underway.
The main event is the popular Froggyfest 2019 which will take place at Paris Landing State Park Saturday afternoon and evening and will boast award winning country artist, Joe Diffie. In addition to Diffie, the concert will include Confederate Railroad, the Kentucky Headhunters, Johnny Mac and the Heart Attacks and American Idol alum Tristan McIntosh.
That concert will begin at 4 pm Saturday, June 29thand will last until approximately 11 pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.froggy1037.com.
FRIDAY:
11 a.m. Starting Friday for the lunch hour, local artists Ethan Torsak, followed by the Old Sprits, will perform at Ace’s Restaurant. Both groups play a wide variety of styles ranging from rock, blues and country.
5 pm That afternoon, at the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center in Springville, the singer-songwriter duo from the Nashville area, Cherry Avenue will perform. Those festivities begin at 5 p.m.
7 p.m. From there, stop by The Breakers to check out sets from locals Josh McKee and Johnny Mac as they open for the Wilson Brothers, who recently enjoyed a #1 video on CMT 12-Pack Countdown and over 2 million streams. There will be a $10 cover charge at the door for this concert.
8 p.m. Not far from the Breakers, at Blues Landing, you will find the regional group of exceptionally talented musicians with the band, Stronghold.
9 p.m. Later that night stop by LL’s Bar and Grill to hear local newcomer Nikki Bobo of Paris and the After Dark Band from Memphis. Her powerful vocals and stellar rhythm section have made quite a splash in the region. There will be a $12 cover charge at the door for this concert.
SATURDAY:
10 a.m.–Kick off your Saturday morning with the friendly staff at Sweet Jordan’s and Henry County High graduate Lydia Shoemaker.
2 p.m. –For lunch, head back to the Breakers and see Tick Pony’s front man, Keith Burns and Will Dakota.
4 p.m.—11 p.m. Froggyfest at Paris Landing begins with Tristan McIntosh, Johnny Mac and the Heart Attacks, Confederate Railroad, Kentucky Headhunters, Joe Diffie.
8 p.m. Tayla Lynn and the SoulShine Band will be at Blues Landing. Tayla Lynn’s life could be a country song, which is no surprise considering she was born into the country music dynasty created by her grandmother, Loretta Lynn. She’s experienced success as songwriter and artist, most recently as a part of the trio Stealing Angels.
9 p.m. Also that evening, check out River Dan and His Band at the Breakers. They play a raw blend of “Roots Music” combining soulful country, blues, rock, bluegrass, and Gospel, and their raucous musicianship is matched only by Dan’s distinctive and powerful voice. There will be a $10 cover charge at the door for this concert.
SUNDAY:
3 p.m. Sunday features some of our local favorites with Olivia Fay opening up for Johnny Mac and Randall French at the Breakers.
7 p.m. 24 Seven rocking the house at Blues Landing.
Each venue will handle cover charges or ticketing, if it applies. For specific times, tickets, and other information visit the Tennessee River Jam website, www.tnriverjam.com.
The Tennessee River Jam is produced by the Paris Henry County Chamber of Commerce with Partnerships from Forever Communications, The Henry County Tourism Authority and Paris Landing State Park. Corporate Sponsors for the event include First Bank, Trolingers, and Henry County Medical Center.
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