Bristol Tennessee/Virginia Chamber of Commerce

• Location: Machiavelli's, 8 5th Street
  Bristol
• Date: 07-09-2011
  07-09-2011

Description

Acoustic Burgoo performs live at Machiavelli's in historic downtown Bristol on July 9. The Acoustic Burgoo was formed in the year 2006 inspired by some bluegrass jams, a cup of tea, a recipe book, and a leather hat. Growing up in quasi-rural suburb of Washington DC, the Burgoo got their performance roots at low-down local bars and festivals. It was clear that even before the release of their first album, The Salem Sessions, this quartet of mischievous kids were going to have a bright future in the new acoustic scene. Before any of the members were old enough to buy a beer they were opening for influential acts like Larry Sparks, Ralph Stanley, and The Seldom Scene and taking the stage at Floydfest and Watermelon Park. Now college students, the Burgoo is hard at work on their second album together, touring on breaks and developing their distinct soulful sound. They all still very much enjoy bluegrass jams and tea. We are proud to announce we made it through the Great Thank You List Debate of 2009 and have come out happy on the other side.