LIVE MUSIC
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.
ARTS ON THE SIDE – The Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Lunchtime program of contemporary a cappella music by Vox Humana choir from Tennessee Wesleyan College, noon Tuesday, Oct. 7. Free. Brown-bag lunches welcome. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org.
BRADLEY CONCERTS – Lee University’s Conn Center, 150 11th St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. William Florian, former lead singer of New Christy Minstrels, in concert, 7 p.m. Oct. 14. $30 adults, $10 students; $60 five-show season ticket. 423-473-1114, 423-715-5662.
CHARLES & MYRTLE’S COFFEEHOUSE – Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Road. Shows start at 8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 423-892-4960, www.christunity.org.
• Friday, Oct. 3: Chattanooga Showcase featuring The Scarlet Love Conspiracy and Sarah Tullock
• Saturday, Oct. 4: Americana artist Claudia Nygaard.
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. Deeper Faith featured, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. 423-476-7936.
CSO MASTERWORKS – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents “Shakespeare in Love,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9. $19-$81 (reduced prices for students). 423-267-8583, www.chattanoogasymphony.org.
FIRESIDE AT GREENWAY – Greenway Farm, 5051 Gann Store Road, Hixson. Weekly series of campfire entertainment kicks off with Lon Eldridge, 7-9 p.m. today, Oct. 2. Free. Open canoeing on North Chickamauga Creek for $20 per canoe on a first come, first served basis, 6-7 p.m.
GLENWOOD JAZZ FESTIVAL – Greenspace behind Parkridge Hospital, between East Fifth and Ivy streets. Glenwood Neighborhood Association presents Jalil Muhammad and Triple Threat, Hunter Moss, Spectrum Jazz Band, Booker T. Scruggs Ensemble, James Crumble featuring Nikki Ellis, The Creative Underground, Shades of Brown, Bob Crabtree Trio, Rare Coalition and The Jazz Players, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. Concessions, horse riding and kids area with Chattanooga Zoo animals. Free. 423-432-5922.
GOSPEL, CHATTANOOGA – East Ridge Christian Church, 1514 Rebecca Drive. Appointed Quartet and Living Right Trio featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, Oct. 2. 423-894-8111.
GOSPEL, CHATTANOOGA – First Church of the Nazarene, 5455 North Terrace. Rhonda Frye & Riverside featured, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. 423-693-5134.
GOSPEL, RINGGOLD – Philadelphia Baptist Church, 1065 Pine Grove Road. The Webb Sisters and Spirit Filled Duet featured, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. 423-488-6031.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – Gospel Singing Hall, Highway 27 North. Donnie Young and New Beginning with featured singers, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. 423-285-2165.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – Bimbo’s Restaurant, 7606 Rhea County Highway. Dave Seratt featured, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. 423-240-7210.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – McDonald’s, 130 Able Drive. The Billy Gaston Family featured, 7 p.m. today, Oct. 2. 423-240-6027.
GOSPEL, EAST BRAINERD – Wendy’s, 7655 East Brainerd Road. Spiritual Voices and The Babbs featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6. 423-599-5463.
GOSPEL, HIXSON – Dairy Queen, 5433 Highway 153. Kindred Spirits Vocal Band and Heaven’s Blend featured, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. 423-867-7217.
GOSPEL, JASPER, TENN. – Praise and Family Worship Outreach Center, 100 Cannon St. Praise Team from Praise and Worship Church, Chris Van Allman and Cristal Pickett Cooper featured, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. 423-939-1000.
KAMAMA MUSIC SERIES – Kamama Gallery, 5951 Alabama Highway 117, Mentone, Ala. Concert by Claude Bourbon, medieval and Spanish blues artist, 7 p.m. today, Oct. 2; doors open at 6 p.m. (all times Central). $10. Limited seating; reservations recommended. 256-634-3001.
MONROE AREA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS – Hiwassee College, 225 Hiwassee College Drive, Madisonville, Tenn. Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks March 6 show rescheduled Oct. 9. $18 in advance, $20 at door; $10 for 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. Live music with Scott, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. $13 includes concert, five tastings and logo wine glass. 706-698-9463, www.cartecayvineyards.com.
PIANO RECITAL – Chapel stage, Covenant College, 14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Music Department presents Dr. Alex McDonald, an award-winning pianist with degrees from the New England Conservatory and Juilliard, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Free. 706-820-1560, www.covenant.edu.
PICKIN’ AT THE POST – American Legion Post 106, 13205 N. Main St. (Highway 11), Trenton, Ga. The Dade County Boys featured, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 9. Doors open at 5 p.m. for open jam. $3 individuals, $5 couples. 706-657-5275, www.acousticaccess.com.
PRESIDENTIAL CONCERT SERIES – Squires Recital Hall in Lee University’s Humanities Center, 1250 Parker St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. Pianist Charlie Albright performs, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. Dixon Center box office open 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-614-8343.
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.
RED CLAY PICKIN’ BARN – Intersection of Weatherly Switch and Old Lead Mine Valley Road on state Highway 317 near Red Clay Park, Cleveland, Tenn. Family musical entertainment, 7-11 p.m. each Saturday. $5 donation. 423-240-3439.
RED RIVER BREEZE – Cumberland County Playhouse, 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. Clarksville, Tenn.-based quartet performs Celtic, Renaissance, old-time and world music, 2:30 p.m. CDT Sunday, Oct. 5. $18 adults, $9 students. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
SCENIC CITY CHORUS – Spring Creek Street Baptist Church, 1312 Spring Creek St., . www.sceniccitychorus.com. 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.
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.
SNOW HILL BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE – Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department Training Center, 9100 Snow Hill Road, Harrison. Volunteer firefighters sponsor jamboree by area bands, 5:45-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. Free. 423-344-5619.
SOUTH JACKSON PERFORMING ARTS SERIES – South Jackson Civic Center, 404 S. Jackson St., Tullahoma, Tenn. “An Evening of Gospel Bluegrass,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10. $25 adults, $15 ages 18 and younger. 931-455-5321.
TRIBUTE CONCERT – Rudd Auditorium, Bryan College, 721 Bryan Drive, Dayton, Tenn. Alumni concert performs choral piece composed in honor of music professors Drs. David and Sigrid Luther, 5 p.m. Oct. 11. Free. 423-775-7206.
UTC MUSIC DEPARTMENT – Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St.UTC Orchestra Harvest of Friendship concert featuring North American debut of Argentinian guest conductor Ramiro Soto Monllor, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9. Free. www.utc.edu/music.