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Music Calendar
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Live music
ACOUSTIC GOSPEL JAM — Brainerd United Methodist Church, McFerrin Chapel, 4315 Brainerd Road. Jam session, 6-7 p. m. each Sunday. After 7 p. m. play anything. Free. 423698-5928.
ALL AMERICAN SUMMER — Hunter Museum of America Art, 10 Bluff View. The Bohannons kick off weekly summer concert series, 6-7: 30 p. m. today, July 7. $ 5 Throwback Thursday admission ($ 15 for nonmembers other dates). Cash bar. 423-267- 0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
AMERICANA MUSIC SERIES — Chatsworth Depot, 500 N. First Ave., Chatsworth, Ga. Indoor concert by Fort Mountain Boys, 2 p. m. Saturday, July 9. Depot and adjacent properties open 11 a. m.- 4 p. m. Free but donations accepted for preservation of historic properties. 706- 695- 4416, www.whitfield- murrayhistoricalsociety.org.
CHARLES & MYRTLE’S COFFEEHOUSE — Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Road. Bill and Eli Perras perform, 8 p. m. Saturday, July 9. $ 10 suggested donation. 423- 892-
4960, www.christunity.org.
CHATTANOOGA SONGWRITERS NIGHT — Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. House concert featuring Mike Crowder, Noah Collins, Ben Strawn and host Anthony Quails, 7 p. m. Tuesday, July 12; doors open at 6: 30 p. m. Free. Light refreshments served. 423- 855- 9474, ant1667.wix.com/noogasongwritersasso.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR AUDITIONS — The Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Interest meetings/auditions for Athens Area Children’s Choir, open to children in grades 4- 8, 5: 30 p. m. today, July 7. Interested children can attend the interest meeting at 5: 30 p. m. today, July 7, or 2 p. m. Sundays, July 17 and 24. Come prepared to sing, either with musical accompaniment or a cappella. Those selected must pay a $ 50 registration fee and $ 50 monthly fee during the nine- month performance season (September- May). 423-745- 8781, www. athensartscouncil.org.
CHOO CHOO CHORUS — All Saints Academy, 310 E. Eighth St. Men’s barbershop harmony group rehearsal, 7- 9: 30 p. m. each Monday. All voice ranges needed; not required to read music. 423- 894- 8559, 423- 413- 8681.
DOWNTOWN SUMMER NIGHTS — 353 Abel Ave. (across from Meigs County Courthouse), Decatur, Tenn. Music by Jim Ricketts, Renewed Trio, The Neymans and Testimony Quartet, 4 p. m. Saturday, July 9. Food and craft vendors on-site. Free. 423-334-5496.
DULCIMERS AND ACCOMPANIMENT — Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church, 1552 Mercer St. Mountain dulcimer club monthly meeting and practice, 1: 30 p. m. Saturday, July 9. Free. 423- 821- 0803.
GAITHER VOCAL BAND — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Two-time Grammy Award-winning and 17-time Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian vocal group featured, 8 p. m. July 16. $28.50-$73.50, plus fees. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. — Bimbo’s Restaurant, 7606 Rhea County Highway. Donna Webb featured, 6: 30 p. m. Tuesday, July 12. 423-2407210.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. — McDonald’s, 130 Able Drive. Featured singers, 7 p. m. today, July 7. 423-240- 6027.
GOSPEL, EAST RIDGE — East Ridge Christian Church, 1514 Rebecca Drive. Redeeming Grace featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, July 7. karenscealf@comcast.net.
GOSPEL, EAST RIDGE — Spring Creek Road Baptist Church, 1312 Spring Creek Road. Open mike, 7- 9 p. m. each Tuesday. 423-315-7995.
GOSPEL, FORT OGLETHORPE — Cloud Springs Deli, 4097 Cloud Springs Road. Featured singers, 6 p. m. Monday, July 11. bssinard4809@att.net.
GOSPEL, HIXSON — Dairy Queen, 5433 Highway 153. Kindred Spirits Vocal Band with Dave Raby and Believers Voices, 6- 8 p. m. Tuesday, July 12. 423-593-7217.
GOSPEL, MONTEAGLE, TENN. — Jim Oliver’s Smoke House, 850 W. Main St., Monteagle, Tenn. Gospel Music Dinner Theater debuts with Mark Bishop and Aimee Garner, 6 p. m. CDT July 14. $ 18.50 adults, $ 10 children 2-10 (includes full buffet starting at 5 p. m. CDT). 1- 800- 489-2091, www.thesmokehouse.com.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH — Rafael’s Italian Restaurant, 5032 Ooltewah- Ringgold Road. Chuck Robinson and The Samples featured, 6: 308: 30 p. m. Monday, July 11. 423- 617- 9140.
GOSPEL, TRENTON, GA. — American Legion Hall, 13205 N. Main St., Trenton, Ga. Ordained Ministries featured, 6 p. m. Monday, July 11. 423802- 8987.
MOUNTAIN OPRY — Walden’s Ridge Civic Center, 2501 Fairmount Pike, Signal Mountain. Bluegrass and mountain music, 8-11 p.m. each Friday. Free. 423-886-3252.
MUSIC AT THE WINERY — Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, Ga. Weekly music series features Hear Now, 1: 30-5: 30 p. m. Saturday, July 9. $ 10 includes tastings. 706- 698- 9463, www.cartecayvineyards.com.
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN — Jim Oliver’s Smoke House, 850 W. Main St., Monteagle, Tenn. Nashville- based singers and songwriters perform weekends, 6: 30-10: 30 p. m.; doors open at 6 p. m. (all times Central). Free. 1- 800- 4892091, › Friday, July 8: Dave Pahanish and songwriters round › Saturday, July 9: Runaway Home and songwriters round
NIGHTFALL — The Arts Center, Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Free concert series sponsored by Chattanooga Downtown Partnership features headliner PJ Morton, 8-10 p. m. Friday, July 8; local artist Courtney Reid opens at 7 p. m. Free. 423-265- 0771, www. nightfallchattanooga. com.
NOONTUNES — Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Ryan Oyer performs, noon-1 p. m. Wednesday, July 13. Free. Recording of Caleb Warren & The Perfect Gentlemen’s July 6 show will be broadcast at 8 p. m. tonight, July 7, on WUTC- FM 88.1. 423-265-3700.
PALACE THEATRE — 72 S. Main St., Crossville, Tenn. 931- 484- 6133. www. palace theatre- crossville. com. › Saturday, July 9: The Chessmen: A Tribute to Elvis, 7 p. m., $20. › Saturday, July 16: Ashley Krohn, “This Is Me,” 7 p. m. $8 and $ 12)
POSITIVE BLUEGRASS — Jo Mama’s Wraps, 12553 N.
Main St., Trenton, Ga. Local musician Carl Towns performs gospel music and “posgrass,” 5: 30-7: 30 p. m. each Wednesday. Free. 706- 657-7138, carl@wildernessradio.net.
RED BANK BLUEGRASS JAM — Grace Nazarene Church, 6310 Dayton Blvd. Jam session for all levels of bluegrass and country musicians, 6: 30- 9 p. m. each Thursday. Play or listen. 423- 877- 9948.
THE RINGGOLD OPRY — Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Bluegrass and old-time country music, clogging and dancing, 7 p. m. Saturday, July 9. Free. 706935-2251.
SACRED SOUNDS — Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Share America Foundation concert series features Mountain Cove Bluegrass, 7: 30 p. m. Friday, July 8. $ 5 donation. www.shareamericafoundation.org.
SALE CREEK OPRY — Sale Creek Lions Club, 15222 Coppinger Road. Old-time country and gospel music, 6:30 p.m. each Saturday. Free. floydbledsoe@ymail.com.
SCENIC CITY CHORUS — Spring Creek Street Baptist Church, 1312 Spring Creek St. Women’s four- part harmony sessions for all talent levels, 6: 30- 9: 30 p. m. Mondays. Singers needed; visitors welcome. 423-304- 9131, 423- 488-5087, www. sceniccitychorus.com.
SENIORS DANCE — Teamsters Union Hall, 4431 Bonny Oaks Drive. Band plays line dance, slow country and ’ 50s rock music, 7-10 p. m. each Saturday. $ 5 donation. 423- 867-7185.
SEWANEE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL — University of the South, 735 University Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. Free unless otherwise noted. All times are Central. 931-5981225, www. sewaneemusicfestival.org. › Today, July 7: Cumberland Orchestra at Monteagle Sunday School Assembly, 8:15 p. m. › Friday, July 8: Bike/Hike (or Fly) to a Concert at Franklin County Airport, 6 p.m. › Saturday, July 9: SSMF for Kids in Convocation Hall, corner of University and Georgia avenues, 3 p. m.; Student chamber Music Concert in Guerry Garth, 4 p. m.; Chamber Music at the Sewanee Inn, 1235 University Ave., 5: 30 p. m.; Faculty Chamber Music Concert in Guerry Auditorium, 7: 30 p. m. › Sunday, July 10: SSMF Alumni Day, with registration noon-2 p. m. in Guerry Hall; Cumberland Orchestra Concert at 3 p. m. and Sewanee Symphony Orchestra Concert at 4 p. m., both in Guerry Auditorium for $ 15 ticket. › Tuesday, July 12: Cowan Arts Center Concert, 301 Montgomery St., Cowan, Tenn. › Thursday, July 14: Jacqueline Avent concerto Competition in Guerry Auditorium, 7: 30 p. m. $ 15.
SOUNDS OF SUMMER — Market Park, 106 S. Jackson St., Athens, Tenn. Weekly concert series features September Song, 7 p. m. Saturday, July 9. Free. 865680- 0939.
SUMMER MUSIC WEEKENDS — Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Weekly series features old-time, bluegrass and country musicians, including Old Time Travelers, Highbeams, AM Radio, Ben Durham and
“The Voice” finalist Amber Carrington. 8: 30 a. m.-7 p. m. daily through July 10, then Friday-Sunday through Labor Day. $22.95 adults, $ 12.95 ages 3-12. 706- 820-2531, www. seerockcity.com.
THURSDAYS AT THE AMP — Spirit Broadband Amphitheater, 29 Division St., Crossville, Tenn. Free summer concert series, with food vendors and activities for children, 6: 30 p. m. CDT Thursdays through July. › July 7: Blue Mother Tupelo. › July 14: Jay Clark and the Tennessee Tree Beavers
“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC— Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Legendary comedic/parody singer stops on Mandatory World Tour, 8 p. m. Saturday, July 9. $ 39.50-$79.50, plus fees. 423-757-5580, www.chattanoogaonstage.com.