The Scene
The springtime Rhythm N’ Blooms prides itself on celebrating Tennessee’s rich musical heritage and discovering bands that are on the verge of mainstream success. The fest spreads a variety of alternative, roots, and blues acts across seven stages in downtown historic Knoxville. The weekend is also filled with secret shows, guitar design contests, and guided music history tours.
Festival Poster
2017 Artist Lineup
- Aaron Lee Tasjan
- Andrew Leahey & The Homestead
- Angaleena Presley
- Appalachian Hippie Poet
- Birds of Chicago
- Black Atticus/Sir Woods Brother
- Bonnie Bishop
- Cruz Contreras
- Daje Morris
- Daniel Miller
- Dave Barnes
- Dave Eggar
- Dustin Schaefer
- Gogol Bordello
- Haley Cole
- Handsome & The Humbles
- John Moreland
- John Paul White
- Jon Stickley Trio
- Josiah & The Greater Good
- Jubal
- Kevin Hyfantis
- Knox County Jug Stompers
- Lee Fields & The Expressions
- Midnight Merry-Go-Round
- Night Colors
- Nikki Lane
- Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line
- Pale Root
- Parker Millsap
- Peak Physique
- Quartjar
- Ruby Amanfu + Steelism
- Sally & George
- Shayla McDaniel
- Shimmy & The Burns
- The Lawsuits
- The Pinklets
- The Royal Hounds
- Three Star Revival
- Thrift Store Cowboys
- Travis Bigwood
- Wild Ponies
- Will Carter
- William Wild
- Young The Giant
- Zoë Nutt