ACOUSTIC GOSPEL JAM – Brainerd United Methodist Church, McFerrin Chapel, 4315 Brainerd Road. Jam, 6-7 p.m. each Sunday. After 7 p.m. play anything. 423-698-5928.
ANTHONY HAMILTON – Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Grammy-winning R&B singer on his What I’m Feelin’ Tour, with Lalah Hathaway and Eric Benet, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. $45, $65, $75 and $125 plus fees. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com.
APPALACHIAN SONGS AND STORIES – Ackerman Auditorium, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. Ken Waldman, Alaska’s Fiddling Poet, completes two-day campus residency in concert of string-band music, original poetry and Alaska-set storytelling with North Carolina multi-instrumentalist/singer Riley Baugus and Nashville multi-instrumentalist John Fabke, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. $5 single, $12 family, free for SAU students. 423-236-2814.
BLACKBERRY SMOKE -Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Modern Southern rock legends on Like an Arrow Tour, 8 p.m. Oct. 28. $34.50-$49.50, plus fees. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com.
BLUEGRASS – Whole Foods Market, 301 Manufacturers Road. Forever Bluegrass presents live bluegrass music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, Oct. 20. pinioncindy@yahoo.com.
CHARLES & MYRTLE’S COFFEEHOUSE – Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Road. Shows at 8 p.m. $10 suggested donation.423-892-4960, www.christunity.org.
* Saturday, Oct. 22: Jerre Haskew and Friends.
* Friday, Oct. 28: Kathy Webb and Jim Palmour.
* Saturday, Oct. 29: Pierce Pettis.
CHATTANOOGA BACH CHOIR – First Christian Church, 650 McCallie Ave. 423-624-3603, www.chattanoogabachchoir.org.Cantata Series features Cantata 79, music of the Reformation by Martin Luther, 4 p.m. Oct. 30. $10 adults, free to students.
CHATTANOOGA STATE – Humanities Building Theatre, Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola
Highway. Music student applied recital, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Free. www.chattanoogastate.edu/events.
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.
CHORAL ARTS OF CHATTANOOGA – www.choralartsofchattanooga.org.
* Oct. 27: Meet the Musicians fundraiser, with new Artistic Director Darrin Hassevoort and composer Douglas Hedwig, 5:30-7 p.m. at Walden Club, 633 Chestnut St., Suite 2100. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Free; donations accepted. KThompson052@gmail.com.
* Oct. 29: “American Songs of Inspiration & Devotion,” directed by Darrin Hassevoort, with guest composer Douglas Hedwig, 7:30 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St.Free; donations accepted. KThompson052@gmail.com.
COWBOY GOSPEL JUBILEE – Cleveland Cowboy Church, 3040 Blythe Road, Cleveland, Tenn. The Neymands featured, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. 423-476-7936.
CSO MASTERWORKS – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents “Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy,” 7:30 p.m. today, Oct. 20. $21-$83 (reduced prices for students). 423-267-8583, www.chattanoogasymphony.org.
CSO SENSORY FRIENDLY CONCERTS – Siskin Children’s Institute, 1101 Carter St. Performances by string or wind ensembles in a space that allows for movement, interaction or easy listening, with adjacent quiet rooms for less stimulation, 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 (first of four). Preconcert activities at 10:15 a.m. Free but registration required. www.chattanoogasymphony.org. For special accommodations: 423-267-8583, ext. 2100; smarczynski@chattanoogasymphony.org.
ENGELHEIM VINEYARDS – 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, Ga. 706-635-9463, www.engelheim.com. Live music by regional artists, Lloyd Clark, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22; Surrender Hill, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23.
EP RELEASE PARTY – Chattanooga WorkSpace’s second-floor patio, 302 W. Sixth St. Brophy from Kids Across the Street releases “Shake the Earth,” with DJ set by Cole Sweeton and more music by Hi$e Cold, Kindora and Rock Floyd, plus fire, food and drink, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. $10 (21 and up). Park on street or church parking lot next door. 423-667-3263.
FIRESIDE AT GREENWAY FARM – 5051 Gann Store Road. Free outdoor concert series continues with old-time music by Tin Cup Rattlers, 7-9 p.m. today, Oct. 20. Free. Fireside snacks welcome. Canoe rentals, 5-6:30 p.m., first-come, first-served, $25. 423-643-6888, www.outdoorchattanooga.com.
GOSPEL, APISON – Breaking Ground Church, 4900 Bill Jones Road, Apison, Tenn. Beulah Land Quartet and Crystal Campbell featured, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. 423-617-9140.
GOSPEL CONCERT – New Haven Baptist Church, 1058 Graysville Road. Singer/songwriter Joseph Habedank, lead vocalist for The Perrys for 10 years, 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. Nursery available. 913-209-2957.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – Bimbo’s Restaurant, 7606 Rhea County Highway. Roy Freels & Friends featured, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. 423-240-7210.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – McDonald’s, 130 Able Drive. McDonald’s Singers and New Liberty Boys featured, 7 p.m. today, Oct. 20. 423-240-6027.
GOSPEL, EAST RIDGE -East Ridge Christian Church, 1514 Rebecca Drive. Featured singers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, Oct. 20. 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, HIXSON – Dairy Queen, 5433 Highway 153. Kindred Spirits Vocal Band and Mays Ministry featured, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. 423-593-7217.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH- Wendy’s, 6009 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. Born Again Believers and Sacrifice Quartet featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. 899-7852.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH – Rafael’s Italian Restaurant, 5032 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. New Day Gospel Singers and Willow Creek Quartet featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. 423-617-9140.
GUITAR CHATTANOOGA – Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St. GuitarChattanooga presents GuitarPlus: An Evening of Chamber Music, classical, jazz and pop selections by guitarists Stephen Brehm, Michael McCallie, Alan Shikoh, Charlie Edholm and Cordelia Grace, plus David Dunn (clarinet), Trish Wileman (vocals), Christiana McCombs (cello) and Marcus Wiles (piano), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Free. www.facebook.com/guitarchattanooga.
HAMILTON SINGS – First Baptist Church, 401 Golden Gateway. Day of music instruction for auditioned fifth-graders from 47 Hamilton County elementary schools culminates in student performance, with guest appearances by Chattanooga Boys Choir and Scenic City Chapter of Sweet Adelines International, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Free; donations accepted. www.hcde.org.
ICON: MICHAEL JACKSON – Jazzanooga Arts Space, 431 E. M.L. King Blvd. Tribute to the King of Pop, Saturday, Oct. 22. Screening of “This Is It,” 6:30 p.m., free but limited seating; MJ Karaoke and Dance with DJ JStar, 8:30 p.m., $10. Cash bar. www.jazzanooga.org.
LIVE MUSIC IS BETTER SERIES – Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E. First St., Blue Ridge, Ga.Roxie Watson Band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. $20 adult, $18 senior, $11 student.706-632-9223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com.
MIDSOUTH SYMPHONIC BAND – Volkswagen Conference Center, 8001 Volkswagen Drive. Fall concert by all-volunteer ensemble of 75 musicians, directed by Jim Souders, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. Free. www.midsouthsymphonicband.org.
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 ST. PAUL’S -St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Artist Series presents harpsichordist Christa Rakich performing J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students; series subscriptions available. 423-266-8195, www.stpaulschatt.org.
MUSIC AT THE WINERY – Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, Ga. October concert series features Travis Bowlin, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Weekend live music series features Greg Erwin, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Concerts are free. $10 wine tasting includes five tastings and logo wine glass. 706-698-9463, www.cartecayvineyards.com.
MY MORNING JACKET – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Evening with the indie-rock/alt-country band, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Sold out. 423-757-550, www.tivolichattanooga.com.
NIGHTCAP – Jazzanooga Arts Space, 431 E. M.L. King Blvd. Singer/songwriter D.L. Yancey performs in concert series named for one of the boulevard’s legendary jazz joints, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27; doors open at 7 p.m. $10. Wine and beer cash bar available. www.jazzanooga.org.
PALACE THEATRE – 72 S. Main St., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-6133. www.palacetheatre-crossville.com.
* Friday, Oct. 21: Aaron Ingram, Matt Page and Matthew Luther, 7 p.m. CDT. $6-$12.
* Saturday, Oct. 22: The Staph Band, 7 p.m. CDT. $12)
* Friday, Oct. 28: Jason Jones Comedy Tour, 7 p.m. CDT. $15.
* Saturday, Oct. 29: Country in the Cumberlands, 6 p.m. CDT. $18.
PERFORMING ARTS SERIES – Lee University’s Pangle Hall, 340 N. Church St., Cleveland, Tenn. 423-614-8343 (box office, open 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday), 423-614-8240 (School of Music).Latin jazz with Jim Walker, Bruno Miranda, Jesse Pitts, Giovanni Perez and Jose Valentino Ruiz, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21.
POSITIVE BLUEGRASS -Jo Mama’s Wraps, 12553 N. Main St., Trenton, Ga. Local musician Carl Towns performs gospel music and “posgrasss.” 5:30-7:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Free. 706-657-7138, carl@wildernessradio.net.
PRESIDENTIAL CONCERT SERIES – Lee University’s Pangle Hall, 340 N. Church St., Cleveland, Tenn. Chanticleer men’s ensemble performs, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. 423-614-8343.
RED BACK HYMNAL NIGHT – Lee University Chapel, 1020 N. Ocoee St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. “Songs That Touch Our Hearts,” sixth annual community sing led by Voices of Lee director Danny Murray, 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Free admission; tickets required due to limited seating. 423-614-8320. Watch live at http://livestream.com/leeu.
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.
SACRED HARP SINGING – St. Elmo Fire Hall, 4501 St. Elmo Ave. Monthly shape-note singing session for all experience levels, 7-9 p.m. today, Oct. 20. onebluegrassgirl@gmail.com.
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.
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.
SODDY-DAISY JAMBOREE – Soddy-Daisy Community Center, 190 Depot St. Pickers and listeners gather, 7-10 p.m. today, Oct. 20. Free. 423-332-3654.
SAU MUSIC DEPARTMENT – Ackerman Auditorium, Southern Adventist University, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. Peter Cooper’s piano studio students, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Free. 1-800-768-8437.
ZZ TOP – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Texan hard rock trio and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame featured. Tim Montana opens. $79-$99, plus convenience fees. 8 p.m. Oct. 25. 757-5580. www.chattanoogaonstage.com.