Farm and Fun Time, the celebrated live variety show recorded for PBS syndication, welcomes an exceptional lineup to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum stage on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Scott McMicken, a founding member and primary songwriter of the beloved Philadelphia-based band Dr. Dog, will be joined by a stellar supporting cast, including Colby T. Helms and host Kris Truelsen with the Farm and Fun Time House Band. Tickets are on sale now!
Scott McMicken has spent over two decades crafting infectious, genre-blurring music with Dr. Dog, a band renowned for their harmony-laden sound, quirky lyricism, and relentless touring schedule. Since 2004, Dr. Dog has captivated audiences across the U.S. and abroad, amassing a dedicated fanbase while releasing a deep catalog of songs. This summer, the band will headline Red Rocks Amphitheatre for the second time and play a massive show at Forest Hills Stadium in June.
Beyond Dr. Dog, McMicken continues to explore new musical frontiers with projects such as Scott McMicken and THE EVER-EXPANDING, an improvisational, jam-driven collaboration, and THE HYPOS, an ongoing songwriting experiment with Greg Cartwright. At Farm and Fun Time, McMicken will perform a selection of Dr. Dog favorites spanning multiple albums, accompanied by Dr. Dog’s powerhouse three-piece backing vocal group featuring Alyse Bacca, Dulci Ellenberger, and Becca Nicholson.
Also taking the stage is Colby T. Helms, a rising Appalachian artist whose raw, soul-stirring songwriting and deep-rooted storytelling reflect the spirit of the region’s musical heritage. His sound, a seamless blend of country, folk, and bluegrass, has drawn comparisons to legendary troubadours while carving a lane uniquely his own.
Hosting the evening’s festivities is Kris Truelsen, frontman of Bill and the Belles and creative director at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. As always, Truelsen and the Farm and Fun Time House Band will set the tone for an unforgettable night of music, stories, and community celebration.
Farm and Fun Time continues to showcase the best in American roots music, drawing a live audience to Bristol while reaching PBS viewers across the country. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Scott McMicken, Colby T. Helms, and more in an intimate setting steeped in the history of country music.
Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
📍 Location: Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Bristol, TN/VA
🎟 Tickets: On sale now!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit BirthplaceOfCountryMusic.org.
