Tracie Anderson and Tom Baker took over the Skyway Bar and Grill more than
20 years ago, and in that time the restaurant has offered more than 2,500
nights of music.

Anderson noted that bands have come from everywhere on the national and
local scene and that while some have played at the Skyway since the
beginning, others just while traveling through.

Since last March, however, it has been a different tune with no music, thanks
to the coronavirus pandemic.

But the stage is now set for a return to live performances at the Skyway.

“I think we're all excited. Musicians are happy to be playing music and we're
happy to have music be a part of our restaurant/bar,” she wrote in an email
to The Mountain Times. “I think we all feel a sense of relief. The past 15
months have separated us and now we get to gather again for a common
interest.”

Anderson noted that they plan on summer shows to be held outdoors from
7-9 p.m. for one or two days per week. Updates will be available through the
Skyway’s Facebook page and website, as well as in the calendar section of
The Mountain Times.

The music runs the gamut, from bluegrass and rock ‘n’ roll to jazz and folk.
Anderson sees music as a way to bring people together, allowing them to
focus on what they have in common rather than their differences.

“We've heard from so many customers, and employees that they really miss
live music and can't wait until we start booking shows,” she added. “I think
we miss dancing and partying together. Live music brings us all together.
People make friendships here and I think live music plays a big part in that.”
The Skyway Bar and Grill is located at 71545 Hwy. 26 in Zigzag. For more
information, including an upcoming schedule of music, visit
skywaybarandgrill.com or find them on Facebook.

Upcoming concerts at Skyway

Saturday, July 3: Deja 2 + (Mike Gilbert, John Slater, and Loren King).
Friday, July 9: Free Creatures (Folklore Hip Hop).
Saturday, July 10: Steelhead Stalkers (Latin Jazz).
Saturday, July 17: Pagan Jug Band (High Energy Bluegrass).
Saturday, July 24: TBA.
Friday, July 30: Billy D. & The Hoo Doos (Chicago Blues).
Saturday, July 31: Coming Up Threes (Celtic Rock).
Saturday, Aug. 14: Countryside Ride (Country-Western Honkytonk).
Friday, Aug. 27:Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters (Roots Rock).
More dates to be added.