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nvestysly · 10-20-2007, 09:06 AM

The Trailer Park Troubadours will be performing at the Moneta Theatre in Sweetwater, TN on December 8, 2007. For those of us in the southeast this may be as close as the Troubs will be in 2007. Sweetwater is just off I-75 approximate mid-way between Chattanooga and Knoxville.

The nearest campground is a KOA off I-75 and the nearest state parks appear to be 30 - 40 minutes away. Anybody have any other ideas for camping?

I added this post to the end of another Troubadours thead but it may need to be its own thread. Any interest out there? Is this a forums rally in the making? Calling all forum members in north Georgia, north Alabama, western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee.

Lucius

**Janet H** · 10-20-2007, 09:37 AM

moderator note: I moved this to a new thread.

Go see the Troubs - great show!

nvestysly · 10-21-2007, 06:47 AM

The Troubadours performance will be at Moneta Theatre in Sweetwater, TN. The web site for the theatre is Welcome to Moneta Theatre in Historic Downtown Sweetwater, Tennessee! The phone number listed on the bottom of the web site is for a local store that usally sells tickets for Moneta events. However, when I called them yesterday they did not know much about the show and were not certain they would have tickets. That may change since I think the show was just announced recently.

The Monroe Area Council for the Arts is actually the organization promoting the show. Their web site is Monroe Tennessee arts council performances The show is not listed on their online order page - once again, maybe it's too early to have everything updated.

We're making plans to attend. At this point the KOA looks like the most convenient place to camp. If the aluminum crowd comes together for this event there is a chance we could arrange a personal performance with Antsy and/or the whole band of Troubs. If play an instrument there's a chance you could do some pickin with the Troubs.

Lucius

Sugarfoot · 10-22-2007, 02:30 PM

Lucius, it sounds like their could be some great possibilities here. I think the KOA is probably the only feasible camping option. Indian Boundary in Tellico Plains is 25 miles east of Sweetwater and will be closed for the season by then.

Maybe we'll get some discussion at the Falluminum rally this weekend. Since I don't have my December schedule yet I can't commit. But I'll try to be there.

nvestysly · 10-23-2007, 12:55 PM

If you want to see the Antsy McLain & The Trailer Park Troubadours perform at the Moneta in Sweetwater, TN you better get your tickets soon. The Moneta only seats 100 people!

Call Jack at 423-351-1098 to order tickets. The price is $15 each + tax and he will mail the tickets to you or you can pick up the tickets at will call the day of the show.

Danielle and I are camping at the nearby KOA. Contact them at 865-213-3900. We have not made our reservation at KOA yet because the off-season rates were not published as of today. I'll probably call back next week or use reserveamerica.com to make our reservation.

Lucius

empresley · 10-23-2007, 05:46 PM

We're in.

Don't horse around. Small seating capacity. Tickets will go fast.

Let's start posting options for camping.

Here's one - within reasonable driving distance and very interesting place, look at:
Crosseyed Cricket

em.

Sugarfoot · 10-23-2007, 05:46 PM

Thanks! Got tickets ~ will travel, if possible. Even if my work schedule doesn't permit camping, I should be able to run up there for the performance.

nvestysly · 10-24-2007, 07:07 PM

I contacted the booking agent for the Trailer Park Troubadours. If we can generate some interest in this event, and if we have lots of aluminum in attendance, we may be able to have a private party with Antsy McLain and the Trailer Park Troubadours. What do you think? I think we may be able to pull it off. No promises yet but sounds like a good idea.

I'll see if I can determine where the Troubs are staying for the night. Our camping area will need to be convenient for the band to come over for an informal gathering - maybe lunchtime - maybe late night after the show. We'll see how this shapes up.

If you don't have all the Troub CD's you better go out and buy them now. They're available at Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours we also found them at the Airstream store, I think Amazon has them and they qualify for super saver (free) shipping from Amazon.

Lucius

Sugarfoot · 10-29-2007, 06:45 PM

We have ticket in hand now. They must have arrived while at the Falluminum this past weekend.

empresley · 11-19-2007, 09:11 AM

Jack, from Hunter's Bakery & Cafe in Sweetwater, called and Ansy has had to postpone the trip to Tenn. until Feb 2.

If you are holding Dec. 8 tickets or have them reserved, call 423.351.1098 to cancel or have them hold for the new date.
Jack's office no. is 423.536.7002

Tickets are available for the Feb. 2 show by calling Hunter’s Bakery
and Café 423-351-1098.

Have a great Thanksgiving,
Martin.

bobfowler · 11-19-2007, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by empresley

Jack, from Hunter's Bakery & Cafe in Sweetwater, called and Ansy has had to postpone the trip to Tenn. until Feb 2.

If you are holding Dec. 8 tickets or have them reserved, call 423.351.1098 to cancel or have them hold for the new date.
Jack's office no. is 423.536.7002

Tickets are available for the Feb. 2 show by calling Hunter’s Bakery
and Café 423-351-1098.

Have a great Thanksgiving,
Martin.

Too bad they have to postpone... We saw the show last night in Sellersville, PA - FANTASTIC!!!

nvestysly · 11-20-2007, 01:31 PM

We just received a message from Martin & Blanche telling us the show has been postponed. We were excited about December but February works for us too. Maybe it's better this way - December is a busy month for most folks. Let's work on making this a rally - a cold rally... but a rally regardless.

Lucius

Sugarfoot · 11-21-2007, 08:33 AM

Thanks Martin and Blanche for the info. February will probably work for us too, so we'll call to reconfirm and hang on to the tickets.

ColdEspresso · 11-21-2007, 10:49 AM

Feb will most likely be good for us too. I am hoping that Antsy will do a Nashville show before then. We missed the show at Puckett's last year which had a lot of friends on stage as well.

empresley · 01-25-2008, 11:44 AM

The show is NOT sold out.

I checked this morning and there are plenty of seats available.

Only 1 more week so call 423.351.1098 (Hunter's Bakery & Café handles ticket sales)

Hope to see ya there,
Martin & Blanche

empresley · 01-26-2008, 08:49 AM

You don’t want to miss the genius of Antsy McClain. Well, it is at least a strange kind of genius.

Depending on what is available in Sweetwater; anyone interested in getting together

before or after the show?

Sugarfoot · 01-27-2008, 11:28 AM

Hey Em, I'm not sure what's around Sweetwater, but a get together sounds great. We won't be able to camp this time, but plan to come up that way Saturday afternoon before the show.

Sugarfoot · 01-27-2008, 05:18 PM

Shameless bump - this should be a great show and Em says there are still tickets. In case folks don't know, Sweetwater is conveniently located off I-75 about 65 miles north of Chattanooga heading towards Knoxville.

nvestysly · 01-27-2008, 06:24 PM

Danielle and I are planning to see the show. Unfortunately, we will not be able to bring the trailer. We are staying Saturday night only at the Quality Inn and Suites in Sweetwater. We will be arriving early afternoon on Saturday and returning home on Sunday.

Looking forward to the show. We just listened to the Troubs today getting primed-up for the show.

Lucius

nvestysly · 02-03-2008, 12:44 PM

The show last night at the Moneta Theatre was excellent! Everyone had a great time! Antsy said he takes his song writing ideas from the world around him and I wouldn't be surprised if someday he writes a song about some of the fans in the audience last night. One gentleman (and I use that term loosely) in the crowd last night was quite a character.

Even though we were not able to create a forum rally around this event we had six forum members in attendance. Maybe next time there will be a rally - warmer weather would be a good start. There's a show (with all the Troubadours) coming up on May 10 in Gastonia, NC. We'll start a new thread for that.

For now, here are some pictures from the show last night.

Lucius