Alan Bibey and Grasstowne
Just Us
The annual Cousin Jake Tullock Memorial Bluegrass Festival returns for its 27th year to the Gem Theater, 700 Tennessee Ave. in Etowah Friday and Saturday.
Doors open at 7 p.m. on Friday for the John Studdard Memorial Gospel Concert. This concert includes performances by bands Just Us and Alan Bibey & Grasstowne. Doors will open at noon on Saturday for the Cousin Jake Tullock Bluegrass Festival. Saturday’s bands include Just Us, Clearview, Valley Grass Express, Blue Ridge Grass, and The Monroe Troubadours. And don’t forget to check out the bluegrass jammers across the street at the historic L&N Depot from noon until 4 p.m. Bring your instrument and join them, or just pull up a chair and enjoy.
The Cousin Jake Memorial Bluegrass Festival, established in 1994, is an annual event that celebrates bluegrass music and honors the late Jake Tullock, a native of Etowah. Tullock began his professional music career on the old Cas Walker and Mid-day Merry Go Round radio shows in Knoxville. He eventually joined Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs as a bass player and comic, performing with them for 20 years as “Cousin” Jake. After his retirement from Flatt & Scruggs, Tullock returned home to Etowah where he continued to perform until his death.
Tickets are available for purchase at the EAC office, or at the venue door. Both days/combo ticket is $25. Friday only tickets are $12 and Saturday only are $18. Children 12 and under ticket prices are Friday for $5 and Saturday for $10.
Concessions will be available. Door prizes and raffles are happening both days.
Call the Etowah Arts Commission office at 263-7608 for details or visit https://www.facebook.com/EtowahArts.