The Down Home

Name: The Down Home
Address: 300 W Main Street, Johnson City, TN, 37604, US
Telephone: +14239299822
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The South's premiere listening room! We've had theater, political rallies, writer's series, poetry slams, and all night parties.

Music is a common ground for all kinds of folks, and that’s why The Down Home’s “come as you are” atmosphere has been a treasured place for so many people. Established in 1976 to provide an intimate listening room for a wide range of artists, from Townes Van Zandt to Willie Dixon, Doc Watson to Gillian Welch. Come as soon as the doors open and enjoy the ambience of a room surrounded in oak wood, paired with the best sound system in Johnson City. We've got a wide selection of beers, and a menu full of delicious items, so you won’t be hungry while you’re enjoying the music. Check out our website for upcoming shows - we hope to see you soon!

10/09/2026

We're excited to welcome Radim Zenkl & Ondra Kozák on October 17th!

A uo of seasoned multi-instrumentalists and singers with original tunes and songs in the bluegrass style as well as traditional folk pieces in special arrangements.
Zenkl & Kozák have performed in theaters and at festivals in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, France, Netherlands, UK and USA. In 2023, they released their first joint CD "Eastern Grass", which was subsequently released in the USA by the David Grisman's recording label 'Acoustic Disc'. Zenkl won the US Mandolin Championship in Winfield, KSand invented a masterful technique, the “Zenkl style,” in which a single mandolin sounds like two. Kozakwon the title "Guitarist of the Year" 5 timesin the Czech Republic and in US won the Mike Auldridge Instrumental Composition Contest in 2024.

🎫 Tickets will be available at the door!

10/07/2026

There's still some tickets left for The Two Tracks next week — grab yours and come on out!
🎫 Tickets: https://www.thedownhome.com/schedule/https/thedownhometicketspicecom/billy-crawford-band-g6nbw

10/04/2026

Joining us for on October 18th: Ivy Sheppard and Eugene Wolf!

🎫 Tickets: https://www.thedownhome.com/schedule/https/thedownhometicketspicecom/eugene-wolf-and-ivy-sheppard

10/03/2026

October 28th: Guitarist and composer Ben Garnett brings his trio to the Down Home for a night of adventurous acoustic music, joined by Ben Plotnick on fiddle and Daniel Kimbro on bass. Garnett writes tunes that feel like short films, drifting between string band, jazz, and classical chamber music. His acclaimed sophomore album, Kite’s Keep, features luminaries such as Darol Anger, Brittany Haas, Paul Kowert, Ethan Jodziewicz, and Chris Eldridge. Garnett has performed with Missy Raines & Allegheny and Circus No. 9 on stages from the Ryman Auditorium (Nashville) to the Big Ears Festival (Knoxville).

“You think you’ve heard it all, until Ben Garnett shows us how much more there might be.”
— Premier Guitar

🎫 Tickets on sale soon!

10/02/2026

Now, for something a little different...

The Heart of Grace is the moving story of playwright/performer Doug Vincent’s relationship with his troubled father, which pours out of him the hopeful night of his daughter Grace’s uncertain birth.
Grammy-nominated Amythyst Kiah shares the stage with Doug. Amythyst’s twenty musical numbers serve as the play’s emotional touchstone, enthralling Greek chorus and riveting denouement.

🎫 Tickets: https://www.thedownhome.com/schedule/https/thedownhometicketspicecom/the-heart-of-grace-w-amythyst-kiah

10/01/2026

October is here, and boy, do we have an exciting month planned!

10/1: The Po' Ramblin' Boys
10/3: The Corklickers
10/8:
10/10: Lester, Wi******er, McKendree
10/14: Taylor Shuck
10/15:
10/16: The Two Tracks
10/17: Radim Zenkl & Ondra Kozák
10/18: Ivy Shepperd & Eugene Wolf
10/23: Appalachian Trail Bluegrass Band
10/24: The Heart of Grace
10/28: Ben Garnett Trio
10/29: The Arcadian Wild
10/31: Thomm Jutz , Tony Arata , & Ed Snodderly

🎫 Tickets: thedownhome.com/events

09/30/2026

October 14th, help us welcome Taylor Shuck to the stage!

Taylor Shuck is a Nashville-based banjoist, multi-instrumentalist, and roots singer-songwriter whose playing merges technical fluency with a deep sense of musical narrative.Raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Shuck has emerged as a distinctive voice in contemporary acoustic music, recognized for his warm tone, lyrical phrasing, and a forward-leaning approach that honors tradition while embracing exploration.
Shuck’s evolving career has placed him on many of roots music’s most visible stages. His tenure touring with the acclaimed Americana duoThe War and Treatyincluded performances atBospop,MerleFest, theLate Show with Stephen Colbert,The Kelly Clarkson Show,Levon Helm Studio,Antone’s Theater, and theEarl Scruggs Festival—settings that highlighted his ability to bring acoustic instruments into powerful, genre-bridging performances with clarity and conviction.
In addition to his work with The War and Treaty, Shuck has toured extensively with the long-running string bandHackensaw Boys, appearing not only across the Netherlands—at celebrated venues such asVera—but throughout the United States as well. His tenure with the group showcased his adaptability, rhythmic command, and improvisational fluency across festival stages, historic theaters, and high-energy club settings.
Earlier in his career, Shuck gained national recognition as a member ofMama Said String Band, performing atROMP,FloydFest,Zanzabar,The Burl, and numerous regional venues that shaped his early musical voice. He now leads his own project, performing widely throughout the U.S. and continuing to develop a sound rooted in curiosity, craftsmanship, and community.

🎫 Tickets will be available at the door!

09/29/2026

Joining us on October 23rd: Appalachian Trail Bluegrass Band !

TheAppalachian Trail Bluegrass Bandhas become a regional favorite for their heartfelt approach to traditional mountain music. Rooted in the sounds of Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee, the band blends driving instrumentals, warm harmonies, and a deep respect for the bluegrass and gospel traditions that shaped them. Their performances carry the spirit of front‑porch picking sessions, yet deliver the polish and energy of seasoned stage musicians.

🎫 Tickets will be available at the door!

09/28/2026

Ready for a great Saturday night with The Corklickers ? This is gonna be a fun one!
🎫 Tickets: https://www.thedownhome.com/schedule/https/thedownhometicketspicecom/the-corklikkers

09/27/2026

Coming up on November 11th, we're excited to welcome the Tray Wellington Band!

Tray Wellington is an acclaimed banjo innovator whose genre-defying approach bridges folk, bluegrass, jazz, and contemporary roots music. Recognized for his fearless exploration of the banjo’s possibilities, Tray has been honored with some of the most prestigious accolades in acoustic music, including the 2024 Steve Martin Banjo Prize and 2019 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year, and has been twice nominated for IBMA New Artist of the Year.
Tray leads the Tray Wellington Band, a dynamic ensemble that brings his compositions to life with rich instrumentation and inventive arrangements. The band serves as a platform for Tray to expand his musical vision, blending banjo-led virtuosity with intricate rhythms, improvisation, and a modern sonic palette that pushes the boundaries of acoustic music. Together, they transform Tray’s compositions into immersive, high-energy performances that engage both traditional and contemporary audiences.

🎫 Tickets: https://www.thedownhome.com/schedule/https/thedownhometicketspicecom/trey-wellington

Address

300 W Main Street
Johnson City, TN
37604

Telephone

+14239299822

Website

http://thedownhome.com/

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