TVFCU Riverfront Nights is hosting The Peterson Brothers for a night that will provide a combination of youthful energy and modern influences with old-school blues, soul and funk.
Review for The Peterson Brothers:
The brothers hail from Austin, Texas where they’ve been entertaining audiences for over a decade. The dynamic duo consists of Glenn Jr. on vocals and guitar and Alex, a GRAMMY Award-winning artist, on bass, vocals and even the violin.
At a young age, the brothers immersed themselves in the sounds of The Isley Brothers; Earth, Wind & Fire; The Brothers Johnson; and B.B. King. Drawing inspiration from their musical roots, they crafted a unique show that showcases their infectious energy and undeniable musical prowess. They’ve shared the state with legendary artists Gary Clark Jr., Jesse Johnson (The Time), Willie Nelson, B.B. King, New Power Generation (Prince’s longtime band), Buddy Guy and Los Lonely Boys among others. The Peterson Brothers continue to leave an indelible mark on the music scene, captivating audiences with their infectious spirit and a musical prowess that pays homage to the timeless sounds that inspired their journey.
Review for Swayyvo:
The opening act is equally impressive with Chattanooga’s own Swayyvo taking the stage at 7 p.m. The city has given rise to a host of hip-hop musicians and Swayyvo tackles expanding passages of modern rap with an eye toward jazz, neo soul and heavy 90s hip-hop influences. Swayyvo’s virtuosic saxophone stylings and his knack for arranging unique and complex beat-drive movements without sacrificing his own individuality has given Chattanooga’s hip-hop scene a sustained direction in which to grow.
The evening will begin with a memorial tribute to Chattanooga’s Fallen Five whose lives were ended by a terrorist on July 16, 2015. Four Marines and one Navy sailor were killed that day at the Navy Operations Support Center. Their lives will be remembered as the National Anthem is performed by Melissa Bayless.
Friends of the Festival officials noted that this is week seven in the 14-week series of shows. “We’re having a great time on Ross’s Landing each Saturday evening with diverse music offerings that appeal to every taste. We’re grateful for the support of our title sponsor TVFCU for making Riverfront Nights a season of free music on the river for the region to enjoy. They are joined by so many great sponsors and we hope our guests will visit all of them and thank them for their support.”
Mickey McCamish with Friends of the Festival said, “In case of pop-up showers, weather updates will be posted on Riverfront Nights on Facebook, Instagram, and X. All shows are rain or shine; however, in the case of severe weather/thunderstorms, shows will be subject to lightning delays and/or last-minute cancellations.”
Sponsor information for each week can be found at www.RiverfrontNights.com. Friends of the Festival executive director Mickey McCamish added that any business wishing to join in on Chattanooga’s top summer music series as a sponsor should contact him by email: Mickey@RiverbendFestival.org.
Friends of the Festival is a 501 (c) (3) organization that invests all funding and sponsorships into the events it produces for the region to enjoy.
More information can be found by visiting www.riverfrontnights.com