Bob Tatum and Patty Kunze Tatum are the shining faces of the acoustic band, Sound Traveler. Although the two find their year-round home in Cape Canaveral, the couple spends their summertime season in Avery County, where they perform at various venues throughout the High Country.
Bob Tatum plays lead guitar, banjo and harmonica. Patty, on the other hand, plays trumpet, concertina, melodica, ukulele and percussion. Both, also, add lead and harmony vocals. It’s safe to say this couple is full of pure musical talent! They have played over 1,700 shows since 2010, and the number just keeps on growing.
They have had performances throughout all of North Carolina and Tennessee, Florida and George, as well as in Japan, Costa Rica and the Washington, D.C. area. Regardless of where life takes them, wherever they go, they always strive to continue to make music that can both inspire and reach the hearts of audience members.
Throughout the summer season, Bob and Patty will be playing as Sound Traveler at a variety of locations. The upcoming performances in the High Country are Friday, June 2 at the Dispensary & Upper Club in Spruce Pine, June 3 at the Banner Elk Winery and June 4 at the Original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis.
Below is the band’s summer schedule:
Friday, June 2 (7:00-9:00 PM): Dispensary & Upper Club, Spruce Pine (private club that is open to the public, conditions apply. Contact club management directly for entrance information)
Saturday, June 3 (4:00-8:00 PM): Banner Elk Winery, Banner Elk (grand opening of the “High Country Wine Trail” this weekend)
Sunday, June 4 (Noon – 3:00 PM): Original Mast General Store, Valle Crucis
Friday, June 9 (6:00-10:00 PM): Banner Elk Cafe, Banner Elk
Saturday, June 10 (7:30-11:00 PM): Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Boone
Sunday, June 11 (1:00-2:30 PM): The Orchard at Altapass, Little Switzerland
Saturday, June 17 (11:00 AM-Noon): Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival, Roan Mountain State Park, TN
Saturday, June 17 (6:00-9:00 PM): Carolina Barbeque, Newland
Sunday, June 18 (4:00-6:00 PM): Vintage Valle Music concert series at Baird’s Creek Presbyterian Church, Vilas. Sound Traveler will be appearing, along with The Burnett Sisters
Saturday, June 24 (9:00-11:30 AM): Watauga County Farmers’ Market, Horn in the West, Boone
Saturday, June 24 (6:00-10:00 PM): Banner Elk Cafe, Banner Elk
Friday, June 30 (3:00-4:00 PM): Jonesborough Days, Jonesborough (TN)
Saturday, July 1 (Noon-1:00 PM): Jonesborough Days, Jonesborough (TN)
Saturday, July 8 (6:00-10:00 PM): Banner Elk Cafe, Banner Elk
Friday, July 14 (7:30-11:00 PM): Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Boone
Saturday, July 15 (7:00-8:00 PM): Flintlock Campground, Boone (sponsored by Resort Area Ministries)
Sunday, July 16 (1:00-2:30 PM): The Orchard at Altapass, Little Switzerland
Thursday, July 20 (5:00-7:30 PM): Town Tavern Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock
Saturday, July 22 (9:00-11:30 AM): Watauga County Farmers’ Market, Horn in the West, Boone
Saturday, July 22 (7:00-8:00 PM): Boone KOA Campground, Boone (sponsored by Resort Area Ministries)
Friday, August 4 (7:30-8:30 PM): Roan Mountain State Park Amphitheater, Roan Mountain (TN)
Saturday, August 5 (7:00-8:00 PM): Flintlock Campground, Boone (sponsored by Resort Area Ministries)
Thursday, August 10 (5:00-7:30 PM): Town Tavern Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock
Saturday, August 12 (5:00-7:00 PM): Linville Land Harbor Fish Fry, Linville (Pre-purchased ticket of $10 is required. Please contact Linville Land Harbor’s recreation office for more information)
Sunday, August 13 (3:00-4:30 PM): The Orchard at Altapass, Little Switzerland
Thursday, August 17 (5:00-7:30 PM): Town Tavern Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock
Friday, August 18 (6:00-10:00 PM): Banner Elk Cafe, Banner Elk
Saturday, August 19 (7:30-11:00 PM): Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Boone
Saturday, September 2 (9:00-11:30 AM): Watauga County Farmers’ Market, Horn in the West, Boone
Saturday, September 2 (6:00-9:00 PM): Carolina Barbeque, Newland
Friday, September 8 (7:30-11:00 PM): Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Boone
Saturday, September 9 (1:00-2:30 PM): The Orchard at Altapass, Little Switzerland
Saturday, September 23 (6:00-10:00 PM): Banner Elk Cafe, Banner Elk
Thursday, October 5 (6:00-9:00 PM): Wolf Hills Brewing Company, Abingdon (VA)
Friday, October 6 (7:30-11:00 PM): Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Boone
For more information about the band, its music or its schedule, visit the Sound Traveler website or the Sound Traveler Facebook page.
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