Following last Fall’s “Fall Chill Series” of live music events at Crossville’s downtown Amphitheatre, The Palace Theatre is presenting the “Summer Breeze Series” featuring free music by five great bands from May to September.
All concerts are Tuesday from 7:00 to about 9:00 at the Amphitheatre across from the Crossville public library (29 Division Street). Go to The Palace Facebook page or Crossvilletn.gov for more information.
The series kicks off on May 25 with the duo THE ROUGH & TUMBLE, which consists of songwriters and storytellers, Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler. Voted “Listening Room Network’s 2019 Artist of the Year”, husband and wife Mallory and Scott were one of the Southeast Regional Folk Alliance’s Official Showcase Artists in 2018. When the band’s touring plans were derailed by the pandemic in 2020, the songwriters took to recording fan supported song commissions on the tape deck they were quarantined with, an ongoing project called “Everything Goes Viral But My Band.”
June 29 will feature one of the area’s favorite duos RUTH & WAYNE LUCAS, also a married couple for the past 19 years. Ruth and Wayne first met in 2001 when he ran a classified ad in the Crossville Chronicle looking for a female singer. The two have been singing and entertaining for events across Tennessee ever since. Together they have produced the “Lucas & Friends” Christmas variety show at the Palace Theater for the last decade, as well as The “Gone” Show and “Crossville’s Got Talent,” both benefits for Fair Park Senior Center. They have four children, 10 grandchildren, and are proud to be a part of the Cumberland County music family.
July 13 will feature a popular Palace tradition – the Open mic Night, featuring up and coming artists from all over Cumberland County. Come cheer on 10 artists who will sing their way into your hearts.
August 17 will feature the amazing CARRIE HASSLER. Her amazing voice, highly entertaining performances, and numerous #1 albums and singles have garnered great attention over the last several years. She has received the “Country Song of the Year” Award by Strictly Country Magazine and appeared on the cover of Bluegrass Music Profiles magazine, among numerous other recognitions. She also garnered the #1 country single, "Country Strong" on European country radio and several #1 albums and singles on bluegrass music charts here in the U.S.
The Summer Breeze Series will conclude on September 21 with the local duo PRIME TIME - Roland Rock and Danny Pastore. Roland is a talented, multi-instrumentalist who has played many solo & band gigs in the western N.Y. area. Dan is a guitar player/singer from up north as well. He paid his dues in the Connecticut music scene playing in various bands. His ability to learn & remember many songs earned him the nickname “Jukebox”. Both men decided to escape the harsh northeast winters & settled in Crossville. They soon met one another & the musical connection was instant. Primetime plays a well-rounded mix of acoustic Classic Rock, oldies, & country with an expansive set list & something for everyone!
May 25 - THE ROUGH & TUMBLE
June 29 - RUTH & WAYNE LUCAS
July 13 - OPEN MIC NIGHT
August 17 - CARRIE HASSLER
September 21 - PRIME TIME
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
ALL EVENTS 7PM-9PM
May 25: The Rough & Tumble
June 29: Ruth & Wayne Lucas
July 13: Open Mic Night
August 17: Carrie Hassler
September 21: Prime Time
29 Division Street