Christmas Guitar Concert In Gatlinburg, Tn.

What a way to get in the holiday spirit. This is a Christmas guitar concert that is sponsored by the Arrowmont Arts & Craft Center http://www.arrowmont.org/ located in the heart of Gatlinburg, Tn.

Ed Gerhard http://www.virtuerecords.com/ and Bill Mize http://www.billmize.com/ perform each year around the second week in December (check the date on their websites). My wife and I have gone to 3 of these concerts in the past and have throughly enjoyed each one. Being a guitar player myself, I love watching and hearing these guys play. I highly recommend listening to "Cherokee Morning" by Bill Mize that can be found on his "Joyful Noise" cd. It is a beautiful song that I'm still trying to learn to play (I can still dream, can't I?). You can only buy your tickets at the door on the night of the concert.

I've attached a video of "The Little Drummer Boy", but you can't really appreciate the sound quality unless you are there in person. They perform in a small auditorium (seats approx. 140) within the Arrowmont school itself, so before the concert and during the break, you have a chance to view different crafts (wood turning, glass works, etc.) currently on display. Take the time to also enjoy some hot apple cider and cookies during the break as well (furnished by the school). If you're ever in the Gatlinburg area during Dec. when these guys perform, make arrangements to see them. You will not be disappointed and be glad that you did.



To make this a truly special evening, make reservations at the Peddler Restaurant http://www.peddlergatlinburg.com/ for one of the best steaks that you'll ever eat.