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 and James Whiting present a comedy-musical revue featuring her soulful contralto voice with his piano skills. Their show includes high-energy swing, scatting, stand-up comedy and singing in harmony. They will be joined by jazz saxophonist Frank Saxton.
The Whitings have performed this musical in 26 states. They borrow from 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.