Presented by TVFCU, this week’s Riverfront Nights show will feature Paul Thorn, and Ross’s Landing will be jamming to the sounds of Southern rock, Country, Americana and Blues.
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Over the last three decades, Thorn has turned soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a wallop. As a former boxer, Thorn learned the power of minimalism and uses it to target heads, hearts, hips and the occasional funny bone. “I like for people to be touched by music and get something from it, something that they can take with them throughout the day,” Thorn says.
Riverfront Nights is a free summer music series and welcomes family, friends and pets while encouraging guests to take full advantage of food vendors located on site. Doggie pools, yard games, water misters and other activities will keep the party going throughout the evening. Planners noted, “We’ll have food from Freaky Funnels, Go Gyro Go, I Love Tacos, Nola Girls Gumbo, Pizza Cone Plus, The Frozen Frenzy and Truckin’ Eats.”
They added, “As a reminder, outside coolers, food and beverages are prohibited. Each vendor is a small business and we hope our guests will enjoy all they have to offer.”
Planners said, “We hope our guests will enjoy not only the music but the food and beverages that add so much to the entire experience.”
This week’s show opener is Call Me Spinster, a Chattanooga trio made up of sisters Rosalie, Rachel and Amelia. After unearthing their grandfather’s accordion in a closet and learning pop covers on a hodgepodge of acquired instruments, the trio uses everything from the mandolin to the washboard, glockenspiel to upright bass in their music.
Friends of the Festival Executive Director Mickey McCamish said, “This Father’s Day weekend, we hope to see lots of families and friends having fun celebrating. Riverfront Nights is a Chattanooga staple, and we love to welcome old friends while making a few new ones every single week.”
TVFCU Riverfront Nights is made possible by the generosity of the following sponsors: Food City, Nature Films Network, Crown Automotive Group, Tri Star Beverage, Coca Cola, UNUM, EPB, The Benwood Foundation, Cartersville Museum City, Tennessee Highway Safety Office, Hamico Inc, Lyndhurst Foundation, and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Additional sponsors include: 127 Construction, AFS, the City of Chattanooga, the McMahan Law Firm, Premier Property Group Inc, Renewal by Anderson, Dignity Memorial, Harry’s, Chattanooga State Community College, Dryve Restoration, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Tennessee American Water, Athens Insurance, Weigel’s, Southern Bookkeeping & Payroll, Hawthorne, Plainview Outdoor Advertising and Atmosphere.
“This series would not be possible without our sponsors. Thanks to their generosity, we can continue to provide free, accessibility, pet-friendly fun for all Chattanooga families,” said Mr. McCamish. Businesses wishing to inquire about sponsorship opportunities are asked to contact Mr. McCamish via email at: Mickey@RiverbendFestival.com.
Weather is always a factor to consider and because summer weather in Chattanooga can be challenging, inclement weather updates will be available on X at riverfrontnghts. Fans are encouraged to follow Riverfront Nights on social media platforms (Facebook: Riverfront Nights; Instagram: riverfrontnights; X: riverfrontnghts). All Riverfront Nights 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.
More information can be found by visiting www.riverfrontnights.com