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Live Music Calendar – June 22-28

Rod Stewart look-alike Vic Vaga will bring his Las Vegas act to the North Georgia Fairgrounds, 500 Legion Drive in Dalton, Ga., on Saturday, June 24. Gates open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Backed by the band Dirty Weekend, Vaga will perform an array of Stewart's classics, including "Maggie Mae," "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy," "Hot Legs" and "Have I Told You Lately." The audience can expect the hair, the flair, the mic-stand acrobatics, costume changes and the whiskey voice in Vaga's concert re-creation. Tickets are $10 for guests 12 and older, $5 for younger guests. Food and nonalcoholic drinks will be available. Tickets may be purchased at the gate or (for a small convenience fee) at Ticketbud.com (keyword: Rod Stewart Tribute Dalton). For more information, visit www.thatrodguy.com.
Rod Stewart look-alike Vic Vaga will bring his Las Vegas act to the North Georgia Fairgrounds, 500 Legion Drive in Dalton, Ga., on Saturday, June 24. Gates open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Backed by the band Dirty Weekend, Vaga will perform an array of Stewart's classics, including "Maggie Mae," "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy," "Hot Legs" and "Have I Told You Lately." The audience can expect the hair, the flair, the mic-stand acrobatics, costume changes and the whiskey voice in Vaga's concert re-creation. Tickets are $10 for guests 12 and older, $5 for younger guests. Food and nonalcoholic drinks will be available. Tickets may be purchased at the gate or (for a small convenience fee) at Ticketbud.com (keyword: Rod Stewart Tribute Dalton). For more information, visit www.thatrodguy.com. Rod Stewart look-alike Vic Vaga will bring his Las Vegas act to the North Georgia Fairgrounds, 500 Legion Drive in Dalton, Ga., on Saturday, June 24. Gates open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Backed by the band Dirty Weekend, Vaga will perform an array of Stewart's classics, including "Maggie Mae," "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy," "Hot Legs" and "Have I Told You Lately." The audience can expect the hair, the flair, the mic-stand acrobatics, costume changes and the whiskey voice in Vaga's concert re-creation. Tickets are $10 for guests 12 and older, $5 for younger guests. Food and nonalcoholic drinks will be available. Tickets may be purchased at the gate or (for a small convenience fee) at Ticketbud.com (keyword: Rod Stewart Tribute Dalton). For more information, visit www.thatrodguy.com.

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. 423-698-5928.

CHARLES & MYRTLE’S COFFEEHOUSE – Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Road. Americana music by award-winning singer/songwriter Karen Reynolds, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 24. $10 suggested donation. 423-892-4960, www.christunity.org.

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.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, ccplayhouse.com. Melissa Ellis & Friends in free Summer Concert Series, 6 p.m. CDT Sunday, July 2. Optional dinner available from B&B Chuckwagon.

DO NOT FEAR: CREATIVE PROJECT – New City East Lake, 2903 E. 37th St. Concert by choral and instrumental music students of East Lake Expression Engine, including music they have written themselves on the theme “Do Not Fear,” 7 p.m. today, June 22. Free. www.eastlakeexpressionengine.com.

GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – McDonald’s, 130 Able Drive. McDonald’s Singers and featured acts, 7 p.m. each Thursday. 423-240-6027.

GOSPEL, HIXSON – Dairy Queen, 5433 Highway 153. Kindred Spirits Vocal Band and Vernon Greeson featured, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 27. 423-593-7217.

GOSPEL, HIXSON – The Barn, 6323 Middle Valley Road. Gospel and patriotic music featured, followed by fireworks, 6-8 p.m. June 30. Hamilton Funeral Home provides hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. Bring a side dish and chair. 423-877-2665.

GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH – Rafael’s Italian Restaurant, 5032 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Divine Generation and Alvin Cummings featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 26. 423-356-9260.

GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH- Wendy’s, 6009 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, Ooltewah. Featured singers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. 423-488-6031.

JAZZANOOGA ARTS SPACE – 431 E. M.L. King Blvd. www.jazzanooga.org. Nightcap featuring jazz singer Mary Edwards, 7 p.m. today, June 22. $10.

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. Live music by Troy Underwood, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24, and Joseph Erwin, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, June 25. Concerts are free. $10 wine tasting includes five tastings and logo wine glass. 706-698-9463, www.cartecayvineyards.com.

MUSIC IN THE VINEYARD – Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. 706-937-9463, www.georgiawines.com. Live music by Ben Durham & Ethen Martin, craft vendors, food trucks, craft beer from Beverage World, wine and wine slushies, 6-9 p.m. July 8. Bring your own seating. $5.

NIGHTFALL – The Arts Center, Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Free concert series sponsored by Chattanooga Presents features headliner Divinity Roxx, 8-10 p.m. Friday, June 23; local band Over Easy opens at 7 p.m. Free. 423-265-0771, www.nightfallchattanooga.com.

NOONTUNES – Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Local act BTS Ensemble, in tribute to Booker T. Scruggs, in weekly midday music series, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 28. 423-265-3700, www.millerplaza chattanooga.com.

PALACE THEATRE – 72 S. Main St., Crossville, Tenn. All times Central. 931-484-6133. www.palacetheatre-crossville.com.

* Saturday, June 24: Red, White & Bluegrass with Jerry Butler of Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain String Band, 7 p.m. $15. Proceeds go to Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County.

* Friday, June 30: The Whitings present “Nashville to Vaudeville” music, dance and comedy show, with special guest Frank Saxton, 7 p.m. $12 adults, $6 students.

PATRIOTIC ORGAN CONCERT – Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Chattanooga Music Club’s 11th annual tribute features organist John Schwandt playing selections recognizing each branch of service and improvising to two silent movies, “The City Slicker” and “We Faw Down,” 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27. Free; donations welcome. First-come seating. 423-529-0315, buddy@summittpianos.com.

PIK-N-BARN – 491 Allen Burgess Road, Crossville, Tenn. Jam sessions starting at noon, open mike 4-6 p.m. Saturday, June 24 (all times Central). $5 suggested donation/admission for ages 13 and older. 931-788-2751.

POPS ON THE RIVER – Coolidge Park, 200 River St. Annual Independence Day celebration includes free concert by Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, preceded by Operation Song tribute to veterans and followed by fireworks finale, 5-10 p.m. July 3. Park will close to vehicular traffic at 4 p.m.; free shuttles will run 6-11 p.m. from Republic pay-to-park lots formerly owned by Unum between Fourth and Fifth Streets. www.chatta noogapresents.com.

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. Free. 706-657-7138 or 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.

ROD STEWART TRIBUTE SHOW – North Georgia Fairgrounds, 500 Legion Drive, Dalton, Ga. Las Vegas entertainer Vic Vaga and his Dirty Weekend band play Rod Stewart’s hits, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 24; gates open at 7 p.m. $10 ages 12 and older, $5 under 12. 706-278-1712, www.northgaagfair.com/events.

SALE CREEK OPRY – Sale Creek Lions Club, 15222 Coppinger Road. Old-time country and gospel music, 6:30 p.m. each Saturday. $5 couples, $3 singles; free for kids 12 and younger. floydbledsoe@ymail.com.

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. 423-902-3298, 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 SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL – University of the South, 735 University Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. Concerts weekly through July 16 in Guerry Auditorium, 68 Georgia Ave., unless otherwise noted. All times Central. $15 individual tickets in advance, $20 at the door; $90 season tickets for 12 concerts. 931-598-1225, www.sewaneemusicfestival.org.

* Saturday, June 24: Student chamber music concert, 4 p.m.; free. Faculty chamber music concert, 7:30 p.m.; ticket required.

* Sunday, June 25: Cumberland Orchestra and Sewanee Symphony Orchestra student concerts, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.; ticket required (admission to both included).

* Wednesday, June 28: Faculty chamber music concert, 7:30 p.m.; ticket required.

SODDY-DAISY JAMBOREE – Soddy-Daisy Community Center, 190 Depot St. Pickers and listeners gather, 7-10 p.m. today, June 22. Free. 423-332-3654.

SONGBIRDS GUITAR MUSEUM – 35 Station St. www.songbirdsguitars.com. Rhythm & Brews: An Evening of Rock ‘n’ Roll & Craft Beers, 7 p.m. June 30. Beers from Oddstory, Moccasin Bend, Big River and Chattanooga brewing companies. $20 plus fees.; includes four beer tickets. Must be 21.

SONGS OF TRAVEL – First Baptist Church, 401 Gateway Ave. Recital by tenor Mark Murphy Laseter, accompanied by pianist Jenny Parker, includes songs by Schubert, Chausson, Faure, Bernstein and the title piece by Vaughan Williams, 2-3:15 p.m. Sunday, June 25. Free. 423-265-2257.

SUMMER MUSIC WEEKENDS – Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Weekly series features old-time, bluegrass and country musicians, including Matt Downer, “Voice” finalist Amber Carrington, Martin & Durham, Highbeams and Taryn Aimee Smith, select dates Friday-Sunday and holidays through Labor Day. $22.95 adults/$12.95 ages 3-12. 706-820-2531, www.seerock city.com.