Music Calendar
To include a listing in the Music calendar, submit your events at www.ChattanoogaNow.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.
APPASSIONATA — Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, 612 James Blvd., Signal Mountain. Pianist Jason DuRoy presents an evening of chamber music with guests Mark Reneau and Sheri Peck (violin), Megan Chisolm Peyton (viola) and Eric Reed (cello), 7-8:45 p.m. today, May 4. Includes selections by Beethoven, Liszt and Franck. Free. 423-886-2190.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Sock Hop, The Arts Center’s Class Night, a “Bandstand”-style dance with live and recorded music from 1964-’74, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 6. Includes party food and cash bar. $25. 423-7458781, www.athensartscouncil.org.
BAKEWELL OPRY — Bakewell Community Center, 114 McCallie Ferry Road. Miller Band performs, 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 5. Free; donations
including barbecue, start at 5:30 p.m. 423-332-3829.
BANDS ON THE BLUFF — Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Series kicks off with Bachata on the Bluff: Live Latin Music, with battle of the bands in salsa, merengue and bachata, 5-8 p.m. today, May 4. Throwback Thursday admission of $5 for temporary exhibit and free to rest of museum. 423-267-0968, www. huntermuseum.org.
BOXCAR PINION MEMORIAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Raccoon Mountain Campground, 319 West Hills Drive. Three-day music festival featuring 20 top acts, including Norman Blake, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Balsam Range, Kevin Prater Band and The Crowe Brothers, May 4-6. $25 today, $35 Friday, $40 Saturday, $100 all three days. 706-820-2228, 423-605-7975, www.boxcarforeverbluegrass.com.
BRIAN WILSON — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. The legendary Beach Boys singer/composer presents Pet Sounds: The Final Performances with former bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin as special guests, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 7; doors open at 7 p.m. $59.50, $79.50 and $119.50. 423-7575580, www.tivolichattanooga.com.
CHATTANOOGA GIRLS CHOIR — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. “Bloom & Grow Forever,” 30th anniversary spring concert and silent auction, 7:30-10 p.m. May 13. $16-$35 individuals; $250 for two VIP seats, reception and program recognition. 423-296-1006, www.chattanoogagirlschoir. org.
CHATTANOOGA SONG- WRITERS NIGHT — Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. House concert featuring Tim Moore, Derek Wayne Martin, Ethen Martin and host Jamion Williams, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 9; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. Light refreshments served. 423-855-9474, 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.
COVENANT MUSIC — Dora Maclellan Brown Memorial Chapel, Covenant College, 14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, Ga. www.covenant.edu/academics/ undergrad/music/events. Celebration Concert, honoring class of 2017, 7 p.m. today, May 4. Free.
COWBOY GOSPEL JUBILEE — Cleveland Cowboy Church, 3040 Blythe Road, Cleveland, Tenn. Closed for summer; resumes in September. 423476-7936.
FIRST FRIDAY — Gordon Street, downtown Chickamauga, Ga. New music series by city of Chickamauga and Downtown Merchants features North Georgia cover band Common Ground, 6 p.m. Friday, May 5. Street closes at 5:30 p.m.; merchants will remain open. Bring your own seating. www.cityofchickamauga.org, fanci@cityofchickamauga.org.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. — Gospel Singing Hall, Highway 27 North. Donnie Young and New Beginning with featured singers, 6 p.m. Saturday, May 6. 423-285-2165.
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 and Anthem Voices, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 9. 423-5937217.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH — Rafael’s Italian Restaurant, 5032 Ooltewah-Ringgold
Foskey and Sheila Reed featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 8. 423-356-9260.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH — Wendy’s, 6009 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, Ooltewah. Featured singers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. 8997852.
GOSPEL, RED BANK — White Oak United Methodist Church, 2232 Lyndon Ave. Matt Jones Group and Crystle Elam featured, 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 5. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m. 423-504-9283, 423-267-0837.
HARP CONNECTIONS — Free concerts of Broadway and Hollywood music by multiple harpists, directed by Jeanne Eller, with harp soloist Jane Jolley, piano soloist Martha Summa-Chadwick and a story with harp by Beverly Inman-Ebel,7-8 p.m.
Friday, May 5, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave; and 7-8 p.m.
Saturday, May 6, at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. 423-400-4241, www. harpconnections.org.
MOUNTAIN OPRY — Walden’s Ridge Civic Center, 2501 Fairmount Pike, Signal Mountain. Bluegrass and mountain music, 8-11 p.m. each Friday. Free. 423-8863252.
MUSIC AT THE WINERY — Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, Ga. Live music by Phil Dudley, 1:305:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6, and Craig Hendricks, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 7. 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 Bat- tlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. 706-937-9463, www.georgiawines.com. Summer series begins with live music by Isaac Streetman, craft vendors, Lockharts BBQ Food Truck, beer, wine and wine slushies, 6-9 p.m. May 13. Bring your own seating. $5.
NIGHTFALL — The Arts Center, Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Free concert series sponsored by Chattanooga Downtown Partnership features headliner San Rafael Band, 8-10 p.m. Friday, May 5; local band Unprotected Rex opens at 7 p.m. Free. 423-265-0771, www. nightfallchattanooga.com.
NOONTUNES — Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Local artists perform in weekly midday music series, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays. May 10: Swayyvo. 423-265-3700, www.millerplazachattanooga.com.
PALACE THEATRE — 72 S. Main St., Crossville, Tenn. 931484-6133. www.palacetheatre-crossville.com.
› Today, May 4: Country singer John Conlee, 7 p.m. CDT. $33.50, $41.50 and $55 (premium tickets, first four rows, includes meet-and-greet).
› Friday, May 5: Gary West’s “For the Love of Cash” tribute, with comedian Raymond Modglin, 7 p.m. CDT; doors open at 6:30 p.m. $15.
› Tuesday, May 9: Music by Children of Cumberland County Orchestra Prep, 7 p.m. CDT; doors open at 6:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 students.
› Thursday, May 11: Todd Oliver & Irving, a ventriloquist and his talking dog, 7 p.m. CDT. $20.
› Friday, May 12: Music by Children of Cumberland County Orchestra Prep, 7 p.m. CDT; doors open at 6:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 children.
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 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.
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 CHORALE — Brainerd United Methodist
Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Annual spring concert, “How Can I Keep From Singing,” 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7. Free; donations accepted. 423-9911285.
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.
SCENIC CITY SING-OFF — The Church on Main, 1601 Rossville Ave. Chattanooga Girls Choir hosts inaugural vocal competition for ages 13 and older, 7-10 p.m. today, May 4. $30. Auditions held in advance; finalists compete before judges and live audience. www.chattanoogagirlschoir.org, 423-296-1006.
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.
SNOW HILL BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE — Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department Training Center, 9100 Snow Hill Road, Harrison. Volunteer firefighters sponsor jamboree by area bands, 5:45-10 p.m. Saturday, May 6. Free. 423529-8009.
SONGBIRDS GUITAR MUSEUM — 35 Station St. www.songbirdsguitars.com. Grand-opening events for world’s largest collection of rare, vintage guitars.
› Saturday, May 6: The Pool, 28th anniversary concert of British invasion rock, 8 p.m. All ages. First-come, first-served, partially seated show. $12. › Sunday, May 7: Tommy Emmanuel, with Christi Lenee opening, 6 p.m. All ages; fully seated. $75.
SYMPHONIC TALES — Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. 423-6437700. Library’s Children’s Department and UTC Department of Performing Arts present “Ferdinand the Bull,” a musical setting by Mark Fish for woodwind quintet and narrator, 3-4 p.m. Saturday, May 6. Games and crafts follow performance. Free.