Delbert McClinton, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt among acts coming to Walker Theatre

August 22, 2017 at 11:18 a.m. | Updated August 22, 2017 at 11:47 a.m.

by Barry Courter

Upgrades including new lights, sounds, renovations to dressing rooms and more are being done to Walker Theatre Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Walker Theatre is located inside the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, which is nearing 100 years old.
Upgrades including new lights, sounds, renovations to dressing rooms and more are being done to Walker Theatre Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Walker Theatre is located inside the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, which is nearing 100 years old.
photo Lyle Lovett
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1. "Same Old Man," John Hiatt
2. "Amen Corner," Railroad Earth
3. "9 Lives," Steve Winwood
4. "Lay It Down," Al Green
5. "Verve Remixed 4," Verve Remixed 4
6. "Hymn for My Soul," Joe Cocker
7. "Momofuku," Elvis Costello
8. "Rage," Lettuce
9. "Eternal," Milele Roots
10. "Still Crooked," Crooked Still

The Tivoli Foundation has announced the first acts to be featured in the recently updated Robert Kirk Walker Theatre at Memorial Auditorium.

Multi-Grammy Award winner Delbert McClinton will perform there on Oct. 14. The Turnpike Troubadours are scheduled for Oct. 23, while Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt will do an intimate acoustic show in the 800-seat venue on Oct. 28. John Berry will perform a special Christmas show on Dec. 15, and longtime favorite Jim Brickman will return to town for a romantic show Valentine's Day weekend, Feb. 16.

The Foundation has invested in a new state-of-the-art sound system; new lighting rigs and spotlights; updated pit seating; as well as an updated concessions and lobby area, in an effort to deliver a world-class concert and entertainment experience, according to foundation director Nick Wilkinson.

"These shows launch an exciting new chapter for the Walker Theatre and for the entertainment scene in Chattanooga," Wilkinson said.

"The Foundation is proud to present these high quality shows and thrilled to breathe new life into this wonderful, historic venue."

For more information about upcoming show, visit TivoliChattanooga.com. For additional show announcements, presale opportunities and news for all three venues, including the Tivoli Theatre, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium and Walker Theatre, sign-up for The Foundation newsletter by visiting TivoliChattanooga.com or by clicking here.

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