35-N, Visit Farragut partner: Songwriters Showcase Feb. 22
Visit Farragut and 35 North are partnering to present a Songwriter’s Showcase from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22.
“The event will be held at 35 North Bar and Grill, 11321 Kingston Pike, and the music will feature a bluegrass vibe with performances by host David Haley Lauver, Karen Bowles and Savannah Swatland,” a Visit Farragut website stated, as all three artists belong to Knoxville Songwriters Association.
Tickets are free, but register at Eventbrite.com to receive a free Visit Farragut Songwriters Showcase commemorative gift and priority seating. Guests also may register at the door.
Haley Lauver is a Farragut resident who serves as education and public relations director of KSA. Songs he has co-written include the Grammy-nominated “Appalachian Blue,” recorded by Kristy Cox, and Ali Shumate’s “Jezebel,” “which reached No. 1 on the Bluegrass charts,” the release stated.
Karen Bowles lives in West Knox County and is a KSA board member.
“She writes Gospel, country, blues, Bluegrass and children’s songs,” the release stated. “Karen was a co-writer of ‘Appalachian Blue,’ a Bluegrass hit for Kristy Cox that earned a Grammy nomination.”
Savannah Swatland, a Sevierville resident, “was a small-town farm girl when she won the national ‘Mountain Soul Vocal Competition,’” the release stated.
“She has opened concerts for nationally known recording artists, released an album and sings with the Rebel Mountain Band.”
“We are glad to celebrate music with live performances and to celebrate local songwriters and their art. We are also thrilled to host at 35 North, a vibrant restaurant and live music venue in the Farragut community,” said Hallie Riddle, Visit Farragut manager.
The event is being held in conjunction with Tennessee Department of Tourism’s Tennessee Songwriters Week.
“The goal of Tennessee Songwriters Week 2024 is to support music venues, support songwriters with live performances, drive visitation and inspire travelers to experience the state’s music stories, history, attractions and venues,” the release stated.
For more info, follow Visit Farragut on Facebook and Instagram or e-mail visitfarragut@townoffarragut.org.
