Award-winning Dobro player Phil Leadbetter has organized a benefit concert in Knoxville, Tenn. on June 12 to benefit flood victims in Nashville. The concert will run from 9 a.m.-noon at the U.S. Amphitheater at the World’s Fair site, and 100% of proceeds will go to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. The concert is free, but attendees are invited to donate canned food, cleaning supplies or money. Info: philibuster1@yahoo.com (or the event Facebook page)
According to a report from the Grand Ole Opry, the six-foot circle of wood on the Grand Ole Opry stage (from the Ryman Auditorium) has survived the Nashville flood, even though the rest of the water-logged stage will likely be replaced. While the Opry House is being repaired, the Opry will continue regular Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night shows at alternate locations, including the Ryman Auditorium, the Nashville Municipal Auditorium and Two Rivers Baptist Church.