# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Border Bash: Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo with Blue Mountain Saints
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Believe in Bristol is thrilled to announce the 26th Anniversary season of the beloved Border Bash summer concert series. Free and open to the public, Border Bash brings exciting live music, local vendors, and family-friendly fun to the heart of Downtown Bristol while showcasing a diverse array of talent - from local favorites to nationally recognized artists. Families with young children are invited to play games and make crafts in our Kid Zone, check out our food and craft vendors, and explore our locally-owned downtown businesses while you're there! 

Presented in partnership with the Birthplace of Country Music, this season’s Border Bash will serve as a preview for the annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, showcasing select artists who will also take the stage at the internationally celebrated music festival scheduled for Sept. 11-13 of this year.


July 10th - 800 Block State Street
6:30 PM – Blue Mountain Saints 
8:00 PM – Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo


The Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo features two of the finest flatpicking guitarists of this generation. Both share a lifelong love of acoustic bluegrass guitar music made famous by influential duets Doc and Merle Watson, and Tony Rice and Norman Blake. Keel, Stickley, and other modern flatpickers like Billy Strings grew up studying these legends. These masters were role models who provided inspiration to both Larry and Jon to pursue careers as professional guitar players. Each has gone on to pioneer his own distinct interpretation of the bluegrass artform, as well as fusing genres from roots, jazz, prog, and beyond. Now, Keel and Stickley have themselves become new masters of acoustic guitar. With this act, the two celebrate the pure joy of playing acoustic guitar music as a duo, effortlessly complementing each other’s rhythm and lead playing while never losing their own individual personality. Their sophisticated and awe-inspiring performances suit an array of venues including festival stages, listening rooms, private functions, and nightclubs. At the core of the Keel/Stickley Duo is an intimate conversation between two guitars and voices, done with superior skill and taste, with more than a hint of explosive late-night-jam vibe.


Blue Mountain Saints - Born of “Folk Rock”. Raised in Country, Blues and Soul, Blue Mountain Saints cover all the bases in their shows. Five like-minded musicians from various backgrounds, with 100+ years of combined stage experience, come together for a fun filled live performance.


Border Bash is hosted by Believe in Bristol and would not be possible with our community sponsors. Special thank you to the City of Bristol, Tennessee, City of Bristol, Virginia, Explore Bristol, The Bristol Hotel, The Sessions Hotel, media sponsor WCYB, and tourism partners Virginia is for Lovers, Tennessee Vacation, Visit Southwest Virginia, and Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/border-bash-larry-keel-and-jon-stickley-duo-with-blue-mountain-saints/200030126524222
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, music-festivals, festivals, concerts, live-music, art, kids, country-music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 148

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bristol
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: State Street - Historic Downtown Bristol TN/VA, Bristol, TN, United States, Tennessee
- **lat**: 36.59454
- **long**: -82.18697
- **full address**: State Street - Historic Downtown Bristol TN/VA, Bristol, TN, United States, Tennessee

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Border Bash: Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo with Blue Mountain Saints being held?
  - **A:** Border Bash: Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo with Blue Mountain Saints takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at State Street - Historic Downtown Bristol TN/VA, Bristol, TN, United States, Tennessee.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Border Bash: Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo with Blue Mountain Saints?
  - **A:** Border Bash: Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo with Blue Mountain Saints is organized by Border Bash.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Border Bash: Larry Keel & Jon Stickley Duo with Blue Mountain Saints is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bristol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 140+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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