With all the talk of Riverbend lately, let us not forget about another of Chattanooga’s crown jewels of music events, coming up on us soon. River City Company dissolved the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership earlier this year, but it’s former director, Carla Pritchard has started a new company and will continue the stellar series. I sat down with Carla last month and she was very excited about the new opportunity and was looking forward to another great Nightfall season for 2010.
For those living in Timbuckthree for the past 20 years, Nightfall is a music series that runs from late spring to early fall at Miller Plaza, located at MLK and Market Street. (Timbuckthree is about 27 miles past Timbuktu) The Friday night series usually features a local opening act, followed by a big-time regional or national act. The quality of music at the free series each Friday night is top-drawer. Just about every genre of music is represented each year at Nightfall, so there is something for everyone. If you would like your children to experience a great musical act, but can’t sneak them in the local music hall or tavern, this event will work well for you.
Look for a new website and this year’s schedule to be released soon. I for one, cannot wait, as there are always acts that are new to me, as well as favorite acts that I am happy to see again. The sound quality at Nightfall is always professional quality and it makes for a fun experience.
Another weekly musical event starts up soon, as well. The Chattanooga Market re-opens for the season in just a month, starting April 25 and running every Sunday through December 5. The Chattanooga Market features great live music, free and family friendly, along with locally grown fruits and vegetables, locally made crafts and art, and great dining selections from several local food establishments. Their website is up and running right here!.
Bob’s Pick-O-The-Weekend is the EZ Street, the house band at The Lower Level, which is in the old Governor’s location. They have actually updated their website and now we can publish who is playing there. If we could only get the info from Spectaters!
Bob’s Pick-O-The-Week is my friend Shawnessey Cargile, playing at the Mudpie on Frazier Avenue, along with Darren Johnson and Kyle MacKillop tonight. (Thursday) The Mudpie is fun and you really have to try their desserts.
Live In Chattanooga!
Thursday, March 25
The Mudpie – Shawnessey Cargile, Darren Johnson & Kyle MacKillop
Bud’s Sportsbar– Channing Wilson
The Palms At Hamilton – Fried Chicken Trio
Riverhouse Pub – Holdfast
Rhythm & Brews – Lucero, The Bohannons
Market Street Tavern – Open Mic
JJ’s Bohemia – The Defibulators, Brian McGee & The Hollow Speed (6 p.m.)
JJ’s Bohemia - Black Cobra, Night Of The Wolf, Sick Weapons
Lindsay Street Hall – Live Music
Friday, March 26
The Mudpie Lunch Special – Live Music
T-Bones – Uncle Billy & Hobocleo
Chattanooga Choo-Choo – Jason Thomas & The Mean Eyed Cats
The Palomino Club – Crossfire
Rhythm & Brews – Slippery When Wet (Bo Jovi Tribute)
Riverhouse Pub – Worst Case Scenario
The Lower Level – EZ Street
Sports Zone Eton GA – Black Cat Moon
Blue Orleans Creole Restaurant – Overture For Rent
Market Street Tavern – Roger Alan Wade
Buds Sportsbar – Adrenaline Drop
Southern Brews – Power Play Show Band
Tremont Tavern – Kyle MacKillop & The Waybackwhens
Ziggy’s – John The Savage
JJ’s Bohemia – Up With Joneses, Ghostfinger, The Nim Nims
Saturday, March 27
Charles & Myrtles Coffeehouse – Emily White
Bud’s Sportsbar – Adrenaline Drop
The Palomino Club – Crossfire
Bart’s Lakeshore – Bounty Hunter
Chattanooga Choo-Choo – Jason Thomas & The Mean Eyed Cats
T-Bones – Nathan Farrow
Southern Brews – Power Play Show Band
Village Sportsbar Rock Springs – Black Cat Moon
Dalton Depot – Stop N Stare
Hot Spot Dalton – Booger Holler
Rhapsody Café – Husky Burnette
Woodsongs Coffee House Dalton – Paul & Ana Joseph
Riverhouse Pub – Ogya
Market Street Tavern – Bluegrass Pharoahs
Tremont Tavern – The Funktastic 4
The Lower Level – EZ Street
Rhythm & Brews – Lord T & Eloise, Digital Butter
Delta Queen Orleans Room – Sallie Beckes & The Louisiana Social Club
The Mudpie – Open Mic
JJ’s Bohemia – Double Dick Slick, 476, SSCSS
Ziggy’s – The Scams, Milquelizard, Self Contained Suicide
Sunday, March 28
Tremont Tavern – Irish Sessions Group
Mudpie – Rick Rushing & The Blues Strangers
JJ’s Bohemia – Shellshag, Screaming Females, Dark Rides, 40oz Folklore
Monday, March 29
Market Street Tavern – Old Time Music Jam
Lindsay Street Hall – Chattanooga Big Band @ 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 30
Table 2 – Live Jazz by the Ben Friberg Trio
Tremont Tavern – Open Mic
Market Street Tavern – Billy Hopkins
Mudpie – Troy Underwood
JJ’s Bohemia – One Eyed Doll, Machines Are People Too, Mobley
Bart’s Lakeshore – Tim Starnes & Dion
Wednesday, March 31
Bud’s Sportsbar – Jeremy Leslie
Las Margaritas Riverview – Priscilla & Little Rickee
Market Street Tavern – Ben Friberg Trio
The Palms At Hamilton – Johnston Brown
JJ’s Bohemia – King Kahn and the Shrines, Fresh And Onlys
Bob Payne - email at davrik2000@yahoo.com