Author Archives: Carl Williams

retired.

Folklife Festival

I read a lot of interesting articles about the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance’s work with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival […]

Bristol Sessions

Update

Update to the Mendota Trail News: Judge Charles Flanagan has recused himself from the case. He is a new neighbor […]

Bristol News – June 19th

Folks, I haven’t been here too often, and the goal was to let you know what’s going on in Bristol […]

John’s Geek Quiz

I took a Quiz! I took a Quiz? Here are my results of John’s Geek Quiz: You are 42% geek […]

June Carter Cash

Bristol Country has lost one of the greats. June Carter Cash passed away May 15th, after complications from heart surgery. […]

Why am I here?

So, now a word from my sponsors: I have two sons. John is a graduate of Virginia Tech and works […]

Rhythm and Roots

This weekend Bristol celebrates its second annual Rhythm and Roots Reunion. Look for Little Jimmy Dickens and David Loggins among […]

Which Bristol?

OK, the question is: Which Bristol are we talking about? I am aware of Bristol in the United Kingdom, and […]

Welcome to Bristol Country

What is Bristol Country? It’s the geographical region around Bristol VA/TN. It’s the regional music and its heritage. It’s things […]