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Ever go to concert inside a cave? You can at The Caverns

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Musicians and fans from all over journey to The Caverns in Grundy County for a truly unique experience. You can catch some performances there on the PBS series The Cavern Sessions (formerly Bluegrass Underground). Today we’re talking with the people who made the dream of holding concerts in a cave into a reality. We'll also hear from singer-songwriters Katie Pruitt and Bill Miller and a superfan about what it’s really like to experience a concert there. Natural History lesson included! Join us!

Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.

GUESTS

  • Todd Mayo, Founder of The Caverns
  • Temple Bowling, President of Liberty Construction Services, General Contractor for The Caverns
  • Katie Pruitt, singer-songwriter
  • Bill Miller, singer-songwriter
  • Daniel Duarte, Superfan
  • Dr. Matthew Neimiller, Associate Professor Biological Sciences, University of Alabama in Huntsville

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