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Local Group to Perform in Tennessee's Oldest Town

Moccasin Gap will perform Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at The Cranberry Thistle, 103 East Main Street in Jonesborough, Tenn.

“They’re pretty popular,” said Thistle owner, Nancy Colburn. “Folks might want to call for reservations or they can just stop by and take a chance!”

There’s no cover charge for this performance by Moccasin Gap. The Cranberry Thistle just wants people to come out and join them for a night of socializing and great bluegrass music. 

“For those who’ve not come out to one of our concerts before,” says Nancy, “they need to know that when we have music, our kitchen closes at 7 p.m., so if people want food they should be here by 6:30.  Of course we have coffee, cold drinks, cappuccinos and desserts all night.”

Moccasin Gap mixes traditional bluegrass tunes with old time claw hammer banjo/fiddle tunes and pop songs. The band has played in many local venues and has been involved with several events sponsored by civic organizations and area colleges. 

Members have performed as the host band for the Scott County Old Time Fiddlers Convention, the Clinch Mountain Memories Festival and at events held at The Homeplace Mountain Farm and Museum. Other venues include Lee County Tobacco Festival, The Home Craft Days at Mountain Empire Community College and a live television show produced by Lincoln Memorial University. The band has also been featured on Studio 1 broadcast from East Tennessee State University's WETS-89.5 FM and played at the Carter Fold.

Moccasin Gap has supported the Birthplace of County Music Alliance by participating in the BCMA Pickin' Porch live radio show broadcast on WGOC AM 640.   The group was also billed with Mike Snyder and Loretta Lynn at the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the 1927 Bristol Recording Sessions, sponsored by the BCMA. 

Band members include Eric McMurray, lead and harmony vocals, mandolin and fiddle; Luanne McMurray, lead and harmony vocals and upright bass; Bob Blackstock, lead and harmony vocals and guitar; Daniel Houseright, lead and rhythm guitar and Keith Sims on banjo. 

For more concert information, contact The Cranberry Thistle at (423) 753-0090 or learn more about the band at <www.moccasingap.com>.

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