My Story
Lon Spurgeon embraces the heart and soul of folk and mountain folk music, offering a captivating blend of traditional old-time music, western, country, bluegrass, blues, and Smoky Mountain songs. With mesmerizing performances on the fiddle, strum stick, ukulele, and Native American flute, Lon brings a unique and unforgettable musical experience to every event. Available for weddings, parties, and various venues, Lon Spurgeon is committed to creating a fun and engaging atmosphere through traditional live music.
Venues & Events
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Townsend Trout Festival
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Townsend Spring & Fall Festival
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Old Timers day in Cades Cove
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Irish Festival in Knoxville
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Johnson University
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Townsend Heritage Center
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Rocky Branch Community Center
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WDVX
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Laurel Theater
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Knoxville Marti Gras Parade
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Gatlinburg Tunes and Tales
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Roberson Art Festival
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Trailhead Steak & Trout house
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Riverstone Restaurant
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Shannondale Assisted Living
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Seymour Public Library
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Cades Cove Visitor Center
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Fall Creek Falls
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Knoxville Contra Dance
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Maryville Farmers Market
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Sam Houston School House
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Neighborly Bookstore
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Knoxville Botanical Society
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The McTeer House
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Benton Bluegrass festival
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Blount Mansion
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Loudon City Festival
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Arrowmont Pottery
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Weddings, Receptions, & Fundraisers
Instruments
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Skills
Lon plays acoustic guitar, fiddle, electric guitar, native American flute, Irish tin whistle, lap dulcimer, various hand percussions, bass, strum stick, and ukulele.
He is a singer, song writer, studio musician, recording engineer in his own recording studio, music teacher, and motivational speaker.
Awards
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Fourth place in Loudon fiddle convention in band competition
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Twice awarded second place in miscellaneous at Loudon
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Third place in Gatlinburg song writers contest
Non-musical
Resume
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BS in business, University of Tennessee
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Certificate of Surveying, Pellissippi State Community College
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Pilot license for small unmanned aerial vehicles
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Preached fifteen years full time
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Worked in surveying, horticulture, and record sales
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Descended from a family that lived in the mountains of Cosby
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Life long resident of East Tennessee