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The Appalachian Cultural Music Association (ACMA) was formed
to promote and perpetuate the music of the Southern Appalachian
Region. The ACMA is based in Bristol, VA-TN, the official “Birthplace of
Country Music”. Our
mission statement is:
“To preserve and promote bluegrass, old time, gospel, classic
country and Appalachian style music and provide education through
jam sessions, instructional workshops, concerts, community festivals
and provide a music alternative to traditional school bands. To
support the Pickin’ Porch, Song of the Mountains, Mountain Music
Museum, the Carter Fold and other local venues of like ideas.”
The ACMA was co-founded by Tim White and James Bryant with support
of approximately 50 initial members in 2006. Both of these gentlemen
have been longtime supporters and leaders in the music of the
southern Appalachians.
The ACMA operates and funds the
Mountain Music Museum in the Bristol Mall just off interstate 81
in Bristol, VA. The museum is open 7 days a week year round. Hours
of operation are Monday through Saturday 10 am till 9 pm and Sunday
1 pm till 6 pm.
The museum has artifacts from the “Birthplace of
Country Music” region which highlights the roots of old time country
and bluegrass music.
You'll find interesting displays and memorabilia honoring music
pioneers like The Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers and Tennessee Ernie
Ford as well as contemporary stars with roots in the "Birthplace Of
Country Music" region like Kenny Chesney.
Admission to the museum is free. The facility also includes a
gift shop stocked with hard to find music, videos and
collectables. You can shop the Mountain Music Museum Gift Shop 24
hours a day at
www.bluegrassstore.com.
The ACMA
also supports the
Pickin’ Porch
Show
every Thursday evening at the Bristol Mall at 7:00 pm. The Pickin’
Porch showcases the talent of local, regional and national
performers on the stage.
Admission is usually free except for
special events. Donations are accepted and proceeds are given to the ACMA to support the Mountain Music Museum.
Meetings of the ACMA are held the first Monday of every month at 6:30 pm at the
Pickin’ Porch area in the Bristol Mall. Everyone is invited to
attend and take part in the Appalachian Cultural Music Association.
Memberships to the ACMA are very affordable. $15 individual and $25
family annually. Your support is needed and additional financial
donations are accepted.
For more information, please
email us or
call 276-645-0035.
The ACMA is an all volunteer organization. We invite you to
join and take part in the wonderful projects and events we
offer.
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