Lonnie Salyer
July 9, 2024 | 7 pm @ Birthplace of Country Music Museum
BRISTOL, Tenn.-Va.– The Birthplace of Country Music Museum offers the latest Speaker Session featuring Lonnie "Big Lon" Salyer at 7 p.m.,Tuesday, July 9. His presentation, "After the Big Bang: A Record Collector's Discovery of Local Independent Record Labels" will be held at the museum and live-streamed onWBCM Radio Bristol's YouTube channel. There is no cost to attend, but those who plan to attend in person are asked to RSVP prior to the event.
In this session, Salyer shares his remarkable journey from novice record collector to an esteemed historian of local music. He will provide an insightful overview of the independent recording studios, record labelsand artists that have helped shape the landscape of the Tri-Cities music scene. Attendees get a behind-the-scenes look at Salyer's experiences in collecting, as well as enjoy a selection of vintage 78rpm and 45rpm records from his impressive collection, which he will display and play during the session.
Salyer, affectionately referred to by many as "Big Lon," hosts "Diggin' with Big Lon," a weekly program airing on WBCM Radio Bristol at 100.1 FM in the Bristol area. The show may also be accessed through the station's free mobile app. He has dedicated much of his life to preserving the rich musical heritage of the Tri-Cities through his extensive collection of rare recordings; his expertise and enthusiasm have earned him features in various articles, podcasts, blogsand television shows dedicated to music history. He occasionally performs live DJ sets at local breweries and tap rooms, and this summer he will host the third annual Big Lon's Vinyl Record Expo during Kingsport's Funfest activities. For more information about Big Lon's events, visit his Facebook page atFacebook.com/BigLon68.
The Speaker Session live stream onWBCM Radio Bristol's YouTubechannel starts at 6:50 p.m. ET. If the livestream does not appear automatically, refresh the page after 6:50 p.m. For more information about this Speaker Session and to RSVP, visit the Events page atBirthplaceOfCountryMusic.org.