The second installment of Chattanooga’s Quiet City concert series returns Friday.
“Some music is great for a noisy bar,” said event organizer Cody Ray, “but some music works better when people are quiet and actively listening. Quiet City was founded to create those listening room concert experiences by hosting pop-up concerts in unique local businesses.”
This month’s show will be held at Verre Noir, a shop on Frazier Avenue that’s somewhat hard to classify. They sell books, but they aren’t really a bookstore. They sell plants, but they’re much more than a plant nursery. While most stores are defined by the product they sell, Verre Noir is defined by its aesthetic.
“That ashetic is dark,” said Mr. Ray with a laugh. “There’s a great gothic quality to the shop. It feels spooky and witchy.” Fittingly, the pop-up concert will feature performances from three local artists with haunting voices.
Review for the performers: Catherine Campbell could sing the phone book with the emotional intensity of an opera. Jayne Huntsman fronts a high-energy rock band, but can also captivate audiences with intimate acoustic performances. Lewis Armistead was a classically trained singer with a background in barbershop quartet before embarking on a journey through the world of gothic garage rock.
The second Quiet City concert is Friday at 8 p.m. There is a $10 cover charge. Verre Noir is at 36 Frazier Ave.