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. Free. 423-698-5928.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER – Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. The Impressions and Eddie Levert perform for 30th anniversary of fundraiser providing educational experiences and cultural enrichment for local students, 8 p.m. April 8. $35, $50, $75 and $100. 423-463-0687, http://anighttoremember.org.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. Tennessee Wesleyan University Choir, directed by Dr. Marius Bahnean, offers free lunchtime concert, noon Tuesday, April 4. Brown-bag lunches welcome.
BAKEWELL OPRY – Bakewell Community Center, 114 McCallie Ferry Road. Cumberland Bluegrass Band from Dunlap, Tenn., 6:30 p.m. April 7. Free; donations accepted. Concession sales, including beans and cornbread, start at 5:30 p.m. 423-332-3829.
BEST PERFORMANCE SERIES – Ellijay Elementary School auditorium, 32 McCutchen St., Ellijay, Ga. 706-635-5605, www.gilmerarts.org. Gilmer Arts Association’s Bringing Ellijay Sensational Talent series presents Grammy-winning John Jorgenson’s Bluegrass Band, 7:30 p.m. April 8: $24.30 members, $27 nonmembers.
BIG TIME/SMALL TOWN PERFORMANCE SERIES – Athens Junior High School auditorium, 200 Keith Lane, Athens, Tenn. Athens Area Council for the Arts presents Tiempo Libre, three-time Grammy-nominated Afro-Caribbean music group, 7:30 p.m. April 7. $20 in advance, $25 at the door adults, $10 students. 423-745-8717, www.athensartscouncil.org.
BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Classic rock album re-creationists present Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours,” 8 p.m. April 7 and April 28; doors open at 7 p.m. $25 and $35 plus fees. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com.
CHATTANOOGA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA – Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory Valley Road. Spring concert, conducted by Herman May, with assistance from Sandy Morris, to celebrate 75-member ensemble’s 49th season, 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2. Selections range from Tchaikovsky’s “Marche Slave” to a medley from “Mary Poppins.” Free. 423-240-4163.
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.
COMMUNITY CHORUS – Harris Arts Center, 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-629-2599, www.harrisartscenter.com. Spring concert by the volunteer ensemble, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 31-April 1. $15 general, $12 seniors/students, $10 HAC members.
COWBOY GOSPEL JUBILEE – Cleveland Cowboy Church, 3040 Blythe Road, Cleveland, Tenn. Featured acts, 7 p.m. each Friday. 423-476-7936.
CSO MASTERWORKS – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents “Mozart and Mahler,” 7:30 p.m. April 6. Preceded by Spotlight Talk at 6:45 p.m. in Tivoli Dance Studio, followed by Postlude at 9:30 p.m. in lobby. $21-$83 (reduced prices for students). 423-267-8583, www.chatta noogasymphony.org.
CSO POPS – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents Celtic fiddler Eileen Ivers, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1. $21-$83 (reduced prices for students). 423-267-8583, www.chattanoogasymphony.org.
CSO SENSORY FRIENDLY CONCERTS – Hamilton Place, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Performance by string or wind ensemble in a space that allows for movement, interaction or easy listening, with adjacent quiet rooms for less stimulation, 11 a.m.-11:45 April 8. 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.
DALTON STATE COLLEGE – Goodroe Auditorium, 650 College Drive, Dalton, Ga. 706-272-4436, www.daltonstate.edu. Performance by Western Carolina University Faculty Wind Trio, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 31. Free.
ENGELHEIM VINEYARDS – 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, Ga. 706-635-9463, www.engelheim.com. Live music by Dr. Paul, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1, and Surrender Hill, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2.
FIRST FRIDAY – Gordon Street, downtown Chickamauga, Ga. New music series by city of Chickamauga and Downtown Merchants features “The Voice” contestant Geoff McBride, 6 p.m. April 7. Street closes at 5:30 p.m.; merchants will remain open. Bring your own seating. www.cityofchickamauga.org, fanci @cityofchickamauga.org.
GEM THEATRE – 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-625-3132, www.calhoungem theatre.org.Country icon John Conlee, 7 p.m. April 7. $50 meet-and-greet, $35 platinum, $25 balcony; $5 more day of show.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – Gospel Singing Hall, Highway 27 North. Donnie Young and New Beginning with featured singers, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 1. 423-285-2165.
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 guest singers featured, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. 423-593-7217.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH – Rafael’s Italian Restaurant, 5032 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Sacrifice and Shields of Faith featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 3. 423-356-9260.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH- Wendy’s, 6009 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, Ooltewah. Featured singers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. 899-7852.
GOSPEL, THE TALLEYS – Hickory Valley Baptist Church, 2320 Hickory Valley Road. Award-winning gospel singing family in concert, 6 p.m. Sunday, April 2. Freewill offering will be received. 423-892-1916, www.hickoryvalleybaptist.com.
JAM FEST – various venues. www.jazzanooga.org. Free and ticketed events. $80 all-access pass, available through Sunday, April 2, includes premium seating, poster, T-shirt and swag bag.
* Sunday, April 2: Jazz on the Grass, with Sweet Georgia Sound, UTC Jazz Band, Inman Street Band and Blue Groove from Air National Guard Band of the South, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine, at Coolidge Park, 150 River St. Bring your own seating. Picnics welcome.
* Sunday, April 2: An Evening With Judy Carmichael, stride pianist and singer, with wine and hors d’oeuvres, 5:30 p.m. at Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St. $35.
LEE UNIVERSITY MUSIC – Cleveland, Tenn. 423-614-8343 (box office), 423-614-8240 (School of Music).
* Tuesday, April 4: Brass Choir concert, 7:30 p.m., Pangle Hall, 340 Church St. NE.
* April 7-8: Lee Day activities include Music in the Air concert, 3 p.m. Friday; block party, 6:30 p.m. Friday on soccer field; worship rally Saturday.
LIVE MUSIC IS BETTER SERIES – Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E. First St., Blue Ridge, Ga. Roxie Watson, five-piece alterna-grass string band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1. $20 adult, $18 senior, $11 student.706-632-9223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com.
LORETTA LYNN – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Legendary country singer (“Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Fist City,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough”) in concert, 8 p.m. April 8. Sold out. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.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 by David Deveaux, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1, and Brit Jones, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 2. Concerts are free. $10 wine tasting includes five tastings and logo wine glass. 706-698-9463, www.cartecayvineyards.com.
PALACE THEATRE – 72 S. Main St., Crossville, Tenn. All times Central. 931-484-6133. www.palacetheatre-cross ville.com.
* Friday, March 31: “The Gone Show” variety show with acts competing for prizes, 7 p.m. $10. Benefits Fair Park Senior Center. For tickets or to enter: 931-484-7416, 931-248-2487.
* Saturday, April 1: Terry King & Friends featuring Landon Williams (country music), 7 p.m. $14.
PERMANENT RECORD DRUM NIGHT – Wayne-O-Rama, 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 108. Monstrous drum jam featuring Carl Cadwell of Summer Dregs DJ set, supplemental drumming by Matt Skudlarek and improv drumming featuring Weave: A Conceptual Dance Company, 6:30-8 p.m. today, March 30. $10 suggested donation.
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.
SACRED SOUNDS – Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Share America Foundation concert series features Watkins Family, 7:30 p.m. April 7. $10 donation. Get tickets in advance at SonShine Christian Books, 1841 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. www.shareamericafoundation.org.
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. 423-902-3298, 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.
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, April 1. Free. 423-529-8009.
SODDY-DAISY JAMBOREE – Soddy-Daisy Community Center, 190 Depot St. Pickers and listeners gather, 7-10 p.m. today, March 30. Free. 423-332-3654.
SONGBIRDS GUITAR MUSEUM – 35 Station St. www.songbirdsguitars.com.
* Tuesday, April 4: California Guitar Trio in 25th anniversary celebration concert, 7:30 p.m. Fully seated, general admission, 18 and older. $30.
* Friday, April 7: An Evening of Songs & Stories with Kevn Kinney of Drivin’ N Cryin’, 7 p.m. Fully seated, general admission, 18 and older. $15.
SAU MUSIC DEPARTMENT – Southern Adventist University, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. 423-236-2880.
* Sunday, April 2: Southern Wind Symphony presents “One World: Adventure,” featuring “Windsprints” by Richard Saucedo, “Frenzy” by Andrew Boysen Jr. and “Vesuvius” by Frank Ticheli, 7:30 p.m. at Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4829 College Drive East, Collegedale. Free.
* Tuesday, April 4: M5 Mexican Brass, 7:30 p.m. in Iles PE Center. $5 single, $12 family, free to students and staff.
* Sunday, April 9: Southern Choral Ensembles, conducted by Gennevive Brown-Kibble, in concert, 7:30 p.m. in Ackerman Auditorium. Free.
STRING THEORY YOUTH INITIATIVE – Outreach performances and master classes during weeklong residency by violinist Robyn Bollinger, March 28-31.
* Today, March 30: STYI connets with young musicians in Burlington, Vt., using low-latency audiovisual streaming, 7 p.m. at Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. (fourth floor), concluded with performance by Bollinger and cellist Emily Taubl.
* Friday, March 31: “Ciaccona,” a multimedia historical presentation with live personal narratives and musical performances about the repeating bass line in music, as told by solo violin, 6:30 p.m. in Girls Preparatory School’s Evans Center, 205 Island Ave.