The calendar is weighted toward music this week, with a live Chattanooga Unite concert and virtual shows by Nightfall and three Chattanooga-based acts. Here are details.
1. Nightfall: Sir Woman has this week’s headlining slot in the Nightfall summer concert series, presented virtually Friday, July 17, on the Nightfall Facebook page and on YouTube at Nightfall Virtual.
Sir Woman, of Austin, Texas, is the newest creation of Kelsey Wilson from Wild Child and Glorietta, showcasing her pop, soul, gospel, funk, folk and R&B stylings. Her debut album, “The Party City” is due later this summer. She’ll go on at 7:20 p.m., following neo-soul artist Kimmie J Soul from Nashville at 7 p.m.
2. Chattanooga Unite: Nashville band RadioRomance, whose country sound is influenced by Alabama, Eric Church and Jason Aldean, will headline the Chattanooga Unite show at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Chattanooga’s Cody Harris will open at 7 p.m., followed by Fantastic Confabulation, a soul-centric five-piece from Chattanooga, at 8 p.m. Catch the Be The Change Kids Talent Series when gates open at 4 p.m. Admission is free. Find out more at www.ChattanoogaUnite.com.
3. Josh Gilbert Band: Also Saturday, the Josh Gilbert Band will offer a livestream concert at 9 p.m. EDT, presented through Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/joshgilbertmusic?fan_landing=true. Gilbert says he’ll be sharing a variety of tunes this month, some originals and a couple of cover songs. Patreon offers a monthly membership starting at $5 to let passionate fans support their favorite artists.