The last time Ryan Oyer played to a crowd as big as he’ll likely look out on as this week’s Nightfall headliner, he was beneath an overpass.
In 2013, the local singer/songwriter and his band brought their mellow, Brit-pop-inspired songs to Riverbend, performing on the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Stage under the Market Street Bridge. Those who haven’t seen him since will probably notice a lot of changes when he headlines at Miller Plaza on Friday, July 12.
If you go
* What: Nightfall concert series featuring Road to Nightfall winner Ryan Oyer Band. * When: 8 p.m. Friday, July 10; The Pool opens at 7 p.m. * Where: Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. * Admission: Free. Copies of Ryan Oyer’s new EP “Matinee” are $7. A limited run of advance copies of his next record will be available for $20. * Phone: 423-265-0771. * Artist website: www.ryanoyer.com * Venue website: www.nightfallchattanooga.com
The opener
The Pool is a Chattanooga-based tribute band founded in 1989 and specializing in the music of British Invasion artists. The band consists of Michael Welch (guitar, flute, vocals), Dave Cornwell (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Nick Honerkamp (bass guitar, vocals) and Monte Coulter (drums, percussion, vocals). For more information, visit www.thepoolrocks.com.
Sneak peek
Get a preview of the material on Ryan Oyer’s forthcoming “Matinee” EP at www.soundcloud.com/PinUpQueensSilverScreens.