Border Bash: The Wilson Springs Hotel with Appalachian Roulette
Schedule
Fri Jun 12 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Downtown Center Bristol TN | Bristol, VA
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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.
June 12th - The Downtown Center (810 State Street)
6:30 PM – Appalachian Roulette
8:00 PM – The Wilson Springs Hotel
The Wilson Springs Hotel is a Virginia-based five-piece known for their genre-blending sound that fuses folk, rock & roll, bluegrass, and classic country into a high-energy live experience. Since forming in 2021, the band has built a devoted following through relentless touring, standout festival appearances at DelFest, FloydFest, and Rooster Walk, and a reputation for dynamic performances packed with storytelling, humor, and raw emotion. Named after a historic hotel in Lexington, Virginia, the group pairs thoughtful songwriting with a driving, crowd-pleasing sound that explores themes of love, loss, personal growth, and the beauty and darkness that come with being alive. Their newest record, The Day the Bloodroot Bloomed, released in 2026, continues to showcase the band’s evolving sound and emotionally rich songwriting.
Appalachian Roulette is new music for old souls. If you find yourself on the edge of a ridge deep in Southwest Virginia on a foggy night, turn up the volume, and everything will be alright. You can hear the influence of Appalachian Roulette’s roots in old time, bluegrass and gospel found along The Crooked Road, but the original material of this group, featuring three songwriters, will take you to the fringe of southern rock, country, and blues. This band features the talents of Brett Morris of Galax, Virginia (vocals, guitar, bass), Carl Brickey of Bristol, TN (lead guitar, vocals), Levi Trent of Bristol, VA (drums), and Mallory Blackwood of Woodlawn, VA (vocals, guitar, bass). This dynamic trio will take you from the bar room back to church, where the heart remains.
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.
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Downtown Center Bristol TN, 810 State St, Bristol, TN 37620-2280, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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