Music Calendar
To include a listing in the Music calendar, submit your events at www.Chattanooga Now.com. Questions? Call Lisa Denton at 423-757-6281.
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. 423-6985928.
BANDS ON THE BLUFF — Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Nick Lutsko and Friends celebrate the new Wayne White exhibition, “Thrill After Thrill,” 4-8 p.m. today, July 6. Throwback Thursday admission of $5 for temporary exhibit and free to rest of museum. 423-267-0968, www. huntermuseum.org.
CHATTANOOGA SONGWRITERS NIGHT — Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. House concert by Bobby East, Jim Green, Mitch Collins and host Bob DeYoung, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 11; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. Light refreshments served. 423855-9474, ant1667.wix.com/noogasongwritersasso.
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.
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga.706-278-0168, lisae@ creativeartsguild.org, www. creativeartsguild.org. AmeriCalypso performs original R&B-style Calypso melodies accompanied by Caribbean steel pans and cocktail drums, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 7. Free.
DULCIMERS AND ACCOMPANIMENT — Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church, 1552 Mercer St. Mountain dulcimer club monthly meeting and practice, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8. Free. 423-821-0803.
ENCORE MUSIC AT THE DEPOT — Chatsworth Depot, 500 N. First Ave., Chatsworth, Ga. Free second Saturday concert series presented by Whitfield-Murray Historical Society continues with The Tin Cup Rattlers (Jeff and Marcy Paulson), 5 p.m. Saturday, July 8. Free guided tours of 1905 Chatsworth Depot and 1909 Wright Hotel start at noon. 706-695-4416, www. whitfield-murrayhistoricalsociety.org.
FIRST FRIDAYS — Gordon Street, downtown Chickamauga, Ga. New music series by city of Chickamauga and Downtown Merchants continues with acoustic music (Hank Jr. to Green Day) by Eric & Eric (Eric Germany and Eric Shelton), 7-10 p.m. (extended hours) Friday, July 7. Street closes at 6 p.m. for outdoor games; merchants will remain open. Bring your own seating. www.cityofchickamauga.org, fanci@cityofchickamauga.org.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. — McDonald’s, 130 Able Drive. McDonald’s Singers and featured acts, 7 p.m. each Thursday. 423-240-6027.
GOSPEL, HIXSON — Dairy Queen, 5433 Highway 153. Kindred Spirits Vocal Band featured, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 11. 423-593-7217.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH — Rafael’s Italian Restaurant, 5032 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Ordained Ministries and Vernon Greeson featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 10. 423-356-9260.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH— Wendy’s, 6009 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, Ooltewah. Featured singers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. 423-488-6031.
GOSPEL, RED BANK — White Oak United Methodist Church, 2232 Lyndon Ave. Right Path Bluegrass featured, 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 7. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m. 423-504-9283, 423-267-0837. LIVE MUSIC IS BETTER SERIES — Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E. First St., Blue Ridge, Ga.Folk/ country/blues artist Valerie Hines, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8. $20 adult, $18 senior, $11 student.706-632-9223, www. blueridgecommunitytheater. com.
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. Live music by Brit Jones, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8, and Scott Stambaugh, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 9. Concerts are free. $10 wine tasting includes five tastings and logo wine glass. 706-698-9463, www.cartecayvineyards.com.
MUSIC IN THE VINEYARD — Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. 706-937-9463, www.georgiawines.com. Live music by Ben Durham & Ethen Martin, craft vendors, food trucks, craft beer from Beverage World, wine and wine slushies, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 8. Bring your own seating. $5.
NIGHTFALL — The Arts Center, Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Free concert series sponsored by Chattanooga Presents features headliner, 8-10 p.m. Shawn Mullins; local band The Mailboxes opens at 7 p.m. Free. 423-265-0771, www. nightfallchattanooga.com.
NOONTUNES — Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Local artist MeLyn Thompson in weekly midday music series, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 12. 423-265-3700, www.millerplazachattanooga.com.
PALACE THEATRE — 72 S. Main St., Crossville, Tenn. All times Central. 931-484-6133. www.palacetheatre-crossville.com.
› Today, July 6: Kenny James tribute to Buddy Holly, 7 p.m. $15.
› Saturday, July 8: Beatles and More tribute by Flight 101, 7 p.m. $15 adults, $10 kids under 10.
› Tuesday, July 11: Jeannie Fitzgerald & Greg Wilson, 7 p.m. $15. Proceeds go to Focus on Cumberland County Animal Shelter.
› Saturday, July 15: Jack Brickles Tribute to Conway Tribute, 7 p.m. $17.
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 or carl@wildernessradio.net.
RED-BACK HYMNAL SING — Little Brown Church, 3210 Spring Ave., Signal Mountain. Old-fashioned hymn singing featuring Mountain Cove bluegrass band. 6 p.m. Saturday, July 8. 423-886-1487.
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.
REGGIE HAMM — Inman Coffeehouse, 437 Inman St. W, Cleveland, Tenn. Contem-
porary Christian singer/songwriter/producer, who wrote “Time of My Life,” recorded by “American Idol” winner David Cook and used in NBC’s 2008 Summer Olympics, on Pass the Hat Tour, 8-9:30 p.m. July 15. Free. 423-476-5243.
THE RINGGOLD OPRY — Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Bluegrass and old-time country music, clogging and dancing, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 8. Free. 706935-2251.
RIVER CITY SESSIONS — Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St. Monthly showcase of regional talents features Memphis-based Americana artist Faith Evans Ruch and local singer/songwriter Grace Campbell, 7:30 p.m. July 13; doors open at 7 p.m. $5. rivercitysessions.com.
SACRED SOUNDS — Patriot Hall (new venue), 320 Emberson St., Ringgold, Ga. Share America Foundation concert series features Marksmen Quartet and Troy Burns Family, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 7. $10 donation; free to children 12 and younger. Get tickets in advance at SonShine Christian Books, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 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. $5 couples, $3 singles; free for kids 12 and younger. floydbledsoe@ymail.com.
SCENIC CITY CHORUS — Spring Creek Road Baptist Church, 1312 Spring Creek Road. Women’s four-part harmony sessions for all talent levels, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays. Singers needed; visitors welcome. 423-902-3298, 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. 423867-7185. SEWANEE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL — University of the South, 735 University Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. All concerts in Guerry Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. All times Central. $15 individual tickets in advance, $20 at the door. 931-598-1225, www.sewaneemusicfestival.org. ›
Saturday, July 8: SSMF for Kids in Convocation Hall, 3 p.m.; free. Faculty Chamber Music concert, 7:30 p.m. ticketed. ›
Sunday, July 9: Cumberland Orchestra and Sewanee Symphony Orchestra (student musicians), 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.; ticketed (includes both concerts).
› Thursday, July 13: Avent Concerto Competition, 7:30 p.m.; ticketed.
› Saturday, July 15: Faculty Chamber Music concert, 7:30 p.m.; ticketed.
› Sunday, July 16: Cumberland Orchestra and Sewanee Symphony Orchestra (student musicians), 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.
SONGBIRDS GUITAR MUSEUM — 35 Station St. www.songbirdsguitars.com. › Saturday, July 8: Singer/ songwriter/guitarist Paul Childers, touring in support of new album “Naked Poetry.” › Monday, July 10: Knowing Your Fender Offsets: The Ins and Outs of the Fender Jaguar, Jazzmaster and Jazz Bass, all-ages workshop teaching authentication and unique internal components, 6-9 p.m. $20 plus fees.
› Saturday, July 15: Courtney Daly and the Daily Grind, blues and soul from the Chattanooga-based ensemble, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. $15.
SUMMER MUSIC WEEKENDS — Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Weekly series features old-time, bluegrass and country musicians, including Matt Downer, “Voice” finalist Amber Carrington, Martin & Durham, Highbeams and Taryn Aimee Smith, select dates every Friday-Sunday through Labor Day weekend, plus July 6-9. $22.95 adults/$12.95 ages 3-12. 706-820-2531, www.seerockcity.com.
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423-365-7529, www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com. Bluegrass band Barefoot Nellie & Company, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8. $10.
TIVOLI THEATRE CONCERTS — 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Hardrock band In This Moment on Half God/Half Devil Tour, with Motionless in White, Vimic and Little Miss Nasty, 6 p.m. July 18; doors open at 6 p.m. $35 and $45.