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KNOXVILLE — Friday, Aug. 26: Erick Baker
Knoxville singer-songwriter Erick Baker, above, will perform in a sold-out concert at 8 p.m. at the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St.
This marks Baker's fourth sold out Bijou appearance in the past two years, performing his very personal songs from discs like "It's Getting to Late to Say It's Early," "Holding the Pieces in Place" and, appropriately, "Live at the Bijou."
Baker's next album, due in 2012, will be titled "Goodbye June." For show info, visit www.knoxbijou.com.
Saturday, Aug. 27: January Avenue
Knoxville rock band January Avenue will celebrate the release of its new CD at 8 p.m. at The Ciderhouse, 112 Ramsey St.
The trio is singer-guitarist Kevin Griffin, drummer Josh Llewellyn and bass player Paul Wray.
Admission is free for ages 21 and older, $5 for ages 18-20. For band info, visit www.januaryavenue.com. For venue info, visit www.thevalarium.com.
Sunday, Aug. 28: Smokies baseball
The Tennessee Smokies will take on the Jacksonville Suns at 7:15 p.m. at Smokies Stadium, just off Interstate 40 Exit 407 at Highway 66 in Sevier County.
Admission is $6-$9. For info, call 865-286-2300 or visit www.smokiesbaseball.com.
Monday, Aug. 29: The Donkeys
The Donkeys, left, are an upbeat indie-rock band from San Diego. Their latest album is "Born With Stripes." The foursome will headline a concert at 10 p.m. at Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave.
Local rock heroes The Batemans will open the show. Admission is $5. For info, visit www.thepilotlight.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 30: Epic Superfail
Epic Superfail, of Kingsport, will bring its "stupid, progressive, fun, alternative-rock" to town for a performance live and on the Internet at 11 a.m. during the 11 O'Clock Rock show on www.knoxivi.com.
Enjoy the show online or in person at the Internet TV company's studio, 17 Market Square. For info, call 865-384-4585.
Wednesday, Aug. 31: Blue Plate Special
Americana and folk singer-songwriters Sam Lewis and Glenn Spayth will entertain noon-1 p.m. during the WDVX Blue Plate Special at the Knoxville Visitors Center, 301 S. Gay St.
The performance will be broadcast live on WDVX 89.9 and 102.9 FM and online via www.wdvx.com. Admission is free.
Thursday, Sept. 1: Bloodroots Barter
"Voodoo grass" acoustic Americana The Bloodroots Barter comes straight out of Hyden, Ky., in a vegetable-oil-powered school bus.
The ensemble will join forces with The Lost River Cavemen of Bowling Green for a hootenanny at 10 p.m. at Preservation Pub, 28 Market Square.
Fir info, visit www.bloodrootsbarter.com.
Photo by Laurie Sparham
Friday, Sept. 2: 'The Debt'
Helen Mirren, left, plays a retired Israeli secret agent who must return to action when danger resurfaces from a long-completed mission. The cast of the suspense thriller also features Jessica Chastain, Tom Wilkinson, Sam Worthington and Ciaran Hinds. The film is rated R.
Photo by Steve Dietl
Friday, Sept. 2: 'Shark Night'
Sara (Sara Paxton), left, and friends head out to the lake in Lousiana for a sexy summer get-away in the new thriller "Shark Night."
As the name implies, the group of friends unexpectedly encounter ravenous fresh-water sharks, far left, and their weekend is ruined. The film is rated PG-13.
Saturday, Sept. 3: Kentucky Headhunters
Raucous country-rock ensemble the Kentucky Headhunters will headline a concert at 8 p.m. at The Shed at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, 1820 Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville.
East Tennessee's own Drunk Uncles will open the show. Admission is $25. For info, call 865-977-1669 or visit www.smh-d.com.
Sunday, Sept. 4: Boomsday
It's Boomsday time again! The annual Labor Day-weekend fireworks show will top off an afternoon and evening of festivities that run 1-10 p.m. on the downtown Knoxville waterfront.
Somewhere amid the colorful explosions, there will be an announcement of big happenings at Dollywood.
Admission is free.
© 2011, Knoxville News Sentinel Co.
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