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Founded in 1976, the Down Home has become a mecca for music lovers in Upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
The primary emphasis at Down Home is on quality music, and the performance atmosphere promotes listening rather than socializing. There is plenty of time for friendly conversation before the show and between sets. With an excellent sound system hung from the ceiling, the club is a favorite of performers as well as listeners. Down Home offers a variety of entertainment — acoustic, bluegrass, blues, jazz, roots rock, folk, singer/songwriter, poetry readings, films, etc.
Down Home seats 150 people. It opens after 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. (Sometimes there are shows other days of the week, but this is rare and well documented.) A full service menu is offered from 6 p.m. until showtime. Appetizers are served during shows. Beer is also served.
Address: 300 W. Main Street, Johnson City, TN 37604
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased after 6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday at the Down Home. You may order tickets by mail (300 W. Main St. Johnson City, TN 37604). Tickets will be held for you at the door or mailed back to you if you include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. PLEASE include a phone number when ordering by mail. Only shows labeled as "Advance" will have tickets to purchase prior to the show. Therefore, no checks should be mailed in unless the price is indicated as "Advance". Tickets can also be purchased during regular business hours in Johnson City at CATS Records on Mountcastle Dr. (423.282.2287). Personal Checks and Money Orders are welcomed. Sorry, no Credit Cards.
Directions: located in upper East Tennessee, the Down Home is near interstate 181 (now known as I-26).
From the West:Johnson City is about 100 miles Northeast of Knoxville, Tennessee on I-40/81.
From the East: it's about the same distance from Roanoke, Virginia,on I-81. Take the I-181 (now I-26). turnoff (exit 57) off of I-81 toward Johnson City , then take the Unaka Street exit (exit 33) to the right, go three red lights, then left on main street. The Down Home is at 300 W. main.
topBooking: All promo material and inquiries regarding booking should be directed to Ed Snodderly, 300 W. Main St., Johnson City, TN 37604; 423.929.9822
Website: www.downhome.com