This Sunday, at the First Tennessee Pavilion, Noogapalooza brings together a diverse set of musicians in a friendly contest to see who can perform some really cool music with bands chosen by lottery. While these musicians are among the best in town, many will be playing together for the first time, but for a couple of practice sessions. It’s kind of like Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Clarence Clemons, and Gregg Allman getting together, except they won’t be there – our best local musicians will be performing. Here are the pairings right here. I believe this will be one of the most fun and interesting events ever to be held here in Chattanooga. Come on out at 5 p.m. and enjoy the show. The word on the street is that I will be a judge, too.

Still have your 2010 Riverbend pin? It has a value to this day, other than as a souvenir. You can use your pin to get in to the Chattanooga Classic Golf Tournament next month. Free. The entire tourney. Here is some info on the tourney right here.

Riverfront Nights continues this weekend, with a great line-up Saturday night. My friend Wesley Crider opens and this is one fine guitarist you don’t want to miss. Oh, you want a sample of his world championship finger picking form? Well then, watch this. Randall Bramblett and Geoff Acheson headline the event and this is another don’t miss event.

Last week, I poked fun of Whitwell and got called on the carpet by some residents of the town. I thought I would make it up to them by highlighting this weekend’s Labor Day festivities that will be going on at our neighbors to the north this weekend. That’s right, Whitwell’s 49th Annual Labor Day Celebration is this weekend and includes festivities such as a parade, food, entertainment and the Miss Whitwell contest. I probably won’t be invited to be Grand Marshall, but it sounds like a fun event. You can learn more about it by clicking right here!

It’s not this week, but the time to make plans is now, as Grammy winner Shelby Lynne comes to Rhythm & Brews on Monday, September 13. There’s more good news – the show starts at 8 p.m., so it is possible to go see the show and still be awake at work the next day! Want tickets? Then just go right here. Better get your tix now, as this Grammy winner will sell out! Look for an interview right here on the Chattanoogan.com very soon.

Saturday, at the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, one of Chattanooga’s musical treasures is playing a free concert. That’s right; Sweet Georgia Sound will be at the Plaza party from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. If you haven’t seen this big band, you are missing out.

Nightfall continues this Friday with the Carolina Chocolate Drops, one of the most anticipated shows of the season. The New Binkley Brothers open at 7 p.m.

Bob’s Pick-O-The –Weekend is Noogapalooza!

Bob’s Pick-O-The-Week is Southerland, playing Sunday at the new venue, Southside Saloon & Bistro, located on Chestnut Street, just a couple blocks from Findley Stadium.

Live in Chattanooga this week!

Thursday, Sep 2
The Palms At Hamilton – Convertibull
The Coconut Room At The Palms – Jimmy Harris, David Anthony
Rhythm & Brews – Zoogma, Right Brain Shift
Bud’s Sportsbar – Channing Wilson
Spectaters – Blake Morrison
Market Street Tavern – Open Mic
Bart’s Lakeshore – Tim Lewis & Reece
Magoo’s – Matt Foster

Friday, Sep 3
Nightfall – Carolina Chocolate Drops, New Binkley Brothers
Red Rock Grill in Red Bank – Sweet N Lowdown
Chattanoogan Hotel Foundry Lounge – Dave Walters Trio
Rhythm & Brews – 8oz Enuff
Tremont Tavern – Mark Holder
Lynn’s Market Signal Mountain – Dee Bass (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
Buds Sportsbar – Black Cat Moon
T-Bones – Roger Alan Wade
Southside Saloon & Bistro – Cadillac Saints
Spectaters – Crossfire
Southern Brew & Cue – Chasi Lynn & Country Wild
Village Sportsbar – Bounty Hunter
Bart’s Lakeshore - Downstream
The Coconut Room At The Palms – Dana Rogers, Jimmy Harris
The Palms At Hamilton – Dana Rogers
Village Sports Bar – Channing Wilson
Ziggy’s – Grabs Of Valor, Goat Whore, Strong Intention, Coathanger Abortion
Market Street Tavern – Tone Harm
Blue Orleans Creole Restaurant – Mark Turnure Trio
Bluff View Art District – MeloManiacs from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, Sep 4
Charles & Myrtles Coffeehouse – Tia McGraff
The Incline Summer Music Series
Southside Saloon & Bistro – Monkey Shine
Saturday River Market Party @ Aquarium – Sweet Georgia Sound
Spectaters – Power Players Show Band
Rock City Summer Music Series – New Binkley Brothers
The Coconut Room At The Palms – Jimmy Harris, Dexter Bell
Chattanoogan Hotel Foundry Lounge – Dave Walters Trio
Rhythm & Brews – 8oz Enuff
Oyster Pub – Bounty Hunter
Blue Orleans Creole Restaurant – Mark Merriman
Chattanooga Choo-Choo – Jason Thomas & The Mean Eyed Cats
The Palms At Hamilton – Rhonda Layne
Bluff View Art District – MeloManiacs from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Ziggy’s – Artley Confinement, Cadence Of The Fallen

Sunday, Sep 5
The Incline Summer Music Series
Rock City Summer Music Series – New Binkley Brothers
Chattanooga Market – Noogapalooza
Southside Saloon & Bistro – Southerland
Tremont Tavern – Pay The Reckoning, Irish Music Session

Monday, Sep 6
Bud’s Sportsbar – Arlo Gilliam @ 7 p.m.
Market Street Tavern – Old Time Music Jam
The Coconut Room at The Palms – Monday Night Big Band

Tuesday, Sep 7
Table 2 – Live Jazz by the Ben Friberg Trio
Tremont Tavern – Open Mic
Market Street Tavern – Billy Hopkins
The Coconut Room at The Palms- Gentleman’s Jazz Quartet
Spectaters – Channing Wilson
Rhythm & Brews – The New Mastersounds, East Ponce Soul Faction
Acoustic Café Ringgold – Open Mic
Bart’s Lakeshore – Tim Starnes & Special Guests

Wednesday, Sep 8
Magoo’s – Open Mic with Troy Underwood
The Comedy Catch – Roger Alan Wade
The Coconut Room at The Palms – Jimmy Harris, David Anthony
The Palms At Hamilton – Live Music
Village Sportsbar – Channing Wilson
Rhythm & Brews – Cadillac Sky
Las Margaritas Riverview – Priscilla & Little Rickee
Market Street Tavern – Ben Friberg Trio
Buds Sportsbar – Power Players Show Band

See you there!

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