Three musical events set in Crossville

Three concert opportunities are scheduled this holiday weekend in Crossville, Tenn.

TODAY, JUNE 29: CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT

Where: Stone Memorial High School, 2800 Cook Road, Crossville When: 7 p.m. CDT Admission: Free Phone: 931-707-8174 The Cumberland County Community Band celebrates the nation’s birthday with an Americana concert. It will include a military salute and traditional patriotic music.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30: THE WHITINGS PRESENT “NASHVILLE TO VAUDEVILLE”

Where: The Palace Theatre, 72 S. Main, Crossville When: 7 p.m. CDT

Admission: $6 or $12 Phone: 931-484-6133 Tammy a nd Ja mes Whiting present a comedy-musical revue featuring her soulful contralto voice with his piano skills. Their show includes high-energy swing, scatting, standup comedy and singing in harmony. They will be joined by jazz saxophonist Frank Saxton.

The Whitings have performed this musical in 26

James and Tammy states. They borrow from

Whiting the greats of the stage: Burns and Allen, Abbott and Costello, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Judy Garland, George Gershwin, W.C. Handy, Jelly Roll Morton, Ma Rainey, Red Skelton, Bessie Smith and Fats Waller.

SUNDAY, JULY 2: MELISSA ELLIS AND FRIENDS

Where: Cumberland County Playhouse, 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville When: 6 p.m. CDT Admission: Free Phone: 931-484-5000 Crossville native Melissa Ellis and some of her friends perform a mix of country and easy-listening music for the Playhouse’s summer concert series.