ACOUSTIC GOSPEL JAM – Brainerd United Methodist Church, McFerrin Chapel, 4315 Brainerd Road. Jam session, 6-7 p.m. each Sunday. After 7 p.m. play anything. Free. 423-698-5928.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER – Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. ConFunkShun headlines fundraiser gala for local nonprofit organizations that aid inner-city youth, with special guest Midnight Star, 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9. $35, $50, $75, $100. http://anighttoremember.org.
BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Eclectic rock/pop singer/songwriter in concert in support of “Call It What It Is,” his first new album in eight years, 7:30 p.m. April 19. $52-$62. 1-800-514-3849, www.chattanoogaonstage.com.
BIG TIME/SMALL TOWN PERFORMANCE SERIES – Athens Junior High School auditorium, 200 Keith Lane, Athens, Tenn. Athens Area Council for the Arts presents Pokey LaFarge, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8. $20 in advance, $25 at the door adults, $10 students. 423-745-8717, www.athensartscouncil.org.
BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE – Harrison Ruritan Club, 5709 Tyner Lane. Open mike, 6-10 p.m. April 16. Money and food donations accepted for the Chattanooga Community Kitchen and Bud Knowles Scholarship Fund. 423-344-4828 or 423-344-7848.
BUDDY GUY – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Award winner and blues guitar legend in concert, 8 p.m. Monday, April 11. $64.50-$44.50. 1-800-514-3849, www.chattanoogaon stage.com.
CHARLES & MYRTLE’S COFFEEHOUSE – Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Road. Singer/songwriter John Stringer performs, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9. $10 suggested donation. 423-892-4960, www.christunity.org.
CHATTANOOGA CLARINET CHOIR – VW Conference Center, 7351 Volkswagen Drive. Community ensemble, directed by Lok Kim, present program of classical music, 7 p.m. today, April 7. Free. www.chattanoogaclarinetchoir.com.
CHATTANOOGA SONGWRITERS NIGHT – Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. House concert by Chattanooga Songwriters Association, featuring Courtney Holder, Josh Johnson, Casey Carpenter and host Bob DeYoung, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. Light refreshments. 423-855-9474, ant1667.wix.com/noogasong writersasso.
CHOO CHOO CHORUS – All Saints Academy, 310 E. Eighth St. Men’s barbershop harmony group rehearsal, 7-9:30 p.m. each Monday. All voice ranges needed; not required to read music. 423-894-8559, 423-413-8681.
COWBOY GOSPEL JUBILEE – Cleveland Cowboy Church, 3040 Blythe Road, Cleveland, Tenn. Render 3:16 featured, 7 p.m. Friday, April 8. 423-476-7936.
CSO POPS – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents “Play Ball,” featuring sports-themed music, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9. $21-$83 (reduced prices for students). 423-267-8583, www.chattanoogasymphony.org.
DULCIMERS AND ACCOMPANIMENT – Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church, 1552 Mercer St. Mountain dulcimer club monthly meeting and practice, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Free. 423-821-0803.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – Bimbo’s Restaurant, 7606 Rhea County Highway. Gospel Travelers featured, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. 423-240-7210.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – McDonald’s, 130 Able Drive. Fisherman’s Quartet and the McDonald’s Singers, 7 p.m. today, April 7. 423-240-6027.
GOSPEL, EAST RIDGE -East Ridge Christian Church, 1514 Rebecca Drive. Blakey Quartet and Living Right Trio featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, April 7. karenscealf@comcast.net.
GOSPEL, EAST RIDGE – Spring Creek Road Baptist Church, 1312 Spring Creek Road. Open mike, 7-9 p.m. each Tuesday. 423-315-7995.
GOSPEL, FORT OGLETHORPE – Cloud Springs Deli, 4097 Cloud Springs Road. Carpenters Band, Allen Coleman and Sam Sampson featured, 6 p.m. Monday, April 11. bssinard4809@att.net.
GOSPEL, HIXSON – Dairy Queen, 5433 Highway 153. Kindred Spirits Vocal Band and Sonlife Quartet featured, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. 423-593-7217.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH – Rafael’s Italian Restaurant, 5032 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Willow Creek Quartet featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 11. 423-617-9140.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH – Wendy’s, 6009 Ooltewah Georgetown Road. Chuck Robinson, Steve Langley and Ray Branham Family featured, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. 423-867-7217.
GOSPEL, TRENTON, GA. – American Legion Hall, 13205 N. Main St. Sacrifice featured, 6 p.m. Monday, April 11. 423-802-8987.
JOHN CONLEE – Gem Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. Country icon in concert, 7 p.m. Friday, April 8. $42 meet-and-greet, $32.50 platinum, $25 standard; $5 more day of show. 706-625-3132, www.calhoungemtheatre.org.
MONROE AREA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS – Hiwassee College, 225 Hiwassee College Drive, Madisonville, Tenn. Classical guitarist Jesse Cook, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. $20 adults, $10 students. 423-442-3210, www.monroearts.com.
MOUNTAIN OPRY – Walden’s Ridge Civic Center, 2501 Fairmount Pike, Signal Mountain. Bluegrass and mountain music, 8-11 p.m. each Friday. Free. 423-886-3252.
MUSIC AT THE WINERY – Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, Ga. Weekly music series features Lindsay Beth Harper, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9. $10 includes tastings. 706-698-9463, www.cartecayvineyards.com.
PALACE THEATRE – 72 S. Main St., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-6133, www.palace theatre-crossville.com.
* Today, April 7: Mount LeConte Jug Band, in benefit for Kids Christmas Inc., 7 p.m. CDT. $15. For tickets, call 931-484-0432.
* Saturday, April 9: Terry King & Friends, 7 p.m. $17.
PERFORMING ARTS SERIES – Lee University Chapel, 1020 N. Ocoee St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. Birmingham Boys Choir performs, 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10.
POSITIVE BLUEGRASS -Jo Mama’s Wraps, 12553 N. Main St., Trenton, Ga. Local musician Carl Towns performs gospel music and “posgrass,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. each Wednesday. 706-657-7138, carl@wildernessradio.net.
RED BANK BLUEGRASS JAM – Grace Nazarene Church, 6310 Dayton Blvd. Jam session for all levels of bluegrass and country musicians, 6:30-9 p.m. each Thursday. Play or listen. 423-877-9948.
THE RINGGOLD OPRY – Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Bluegrass and old-time country music, clogging and dancing, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Free. 706-935-2251.
SACRED SOUNDS – Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Share America Foundation concert series features the Troy Burns Family, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8. $5 donation. www.shareamerica foundation.org.
SALE CREEK OPRY – Sale Creek Lions Club, 15222 Coppinger Road. Old-time country and gospel music, 6:30 p.m. each Saturday. Free. floydbledsoe@ymail.com.
SAU MUSIC DEPARTMENT – Southern Adventist University, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. 1-800-768-8437.
* Today, April 7: Folk music by Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem, 7:30 p.m., Ackerman Auditorium, $5, free with SAU student ID.
* Sunday, April 10: “Sky Music” by Southern Wind Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Collegedale SDA Church, free.
* Thursday, April 14: Southern Percussion ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Ackerman Auditorium, free.
SCENIC CITY CHORUS – Spring Creek Road Baptist Church, 1312 Spring Creek Road. Women’s four-part harmony sessions for all talent levels, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays. Singers needed; visitors welcome. 423-304-9131, 423-488-5087, www.sceniccitychorus.com.
SENIORS DANCE – Teamsters Union Hall, 4431 Bonny Oaks Drive. Band plays line dance, slow country and ’50s rock music, 7-10 p.m. each Saturday. $5 donation. 423-867-7185.
SEWANEE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES – Guerry Auditorium, University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn. St. Classical pianist Jeremy Denk, 7:30 p.m. CDT today, April 7. $25 adults, $20 ages 65 and older, $10 non-Sewanee students. 931-598-1770, www.sewanee.edu.
SUNSET CONCERT SERIES – North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. The Dismembered Tennesseans featured, 7-8 p.m. April 15. Free. 423-870-8924.
UTC MUSIC DEPARTMENT – Performances in UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St., unless otherwise noted. Free admission. www.utc.edu/music.
* Today, April 7: Flute Studio and Flute Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Cadek Assembly Hall, 725 Oak St.
* Friday-Saturday, April 8-9: Opera Workshop, 7:30 p.m.
* Monday, April 11: UTC Percussion Ensemble presents “Catch the Groove,” 7:30 p.m.
* Tuesday, April 12: Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m.
* Wednesday, April 13: Guest marimba artist Andy Harnsberger, 7:30 p.m.
* Thursday, April 14: Saxophone Ensemble recital, 7:30 p.m., Cadek Assembly Hall, 725 Oak St.
WIDESPREAD PANIC- Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Jam-rock giants in concert, 7:30 p.m. April 20. $45 ($77 VIP package available). 1-800-514-3849, www.chattanoogaonstage.com.