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Live Music Calendar – May 11-17

Randy Waller, formerly of the legendary bluegrass band the Country Gentlemen, will make a solo stop Saturday, May 13, at Charles & Myrtle's Coffeehouse, 105 McBrien Road (inside Christ Unity Church). Waller is touring in support of his 2016 traditional country album, "Caution to the Wind." The show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is a suggested $10 donation. For more information, call 423-892-4960 or visit www.christunity.org.
Randy Waller, formerly of the legendary bluegrass band the Country Gentlemen, will make a solo stop Saturday, May 13, at Charles & Myrtle's Coffeehouse, 105 McBrien Road (inside Christ Unity Church). Waller is touring in support of his 2016 traditional country album, "Caution to the Wind." The show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is a suggested $10 donation. For more information, call 423-892-4960 or visit www.christunity.org. Randy Waller, formerly of the legendary bluegrass band the Country Gentlemen, will make a solo stop Saturday, May 13, at Charles & Myrtle's Coffeehouse, 105 McBrien Road (inside Christ Unity Church). Waller is touring in support of his 2016 traditional country album, "Caution to the Wind." The show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is a suggested $10 donation. For more information, call 423-892-4960 or visit www.christunity.org.

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.

BAKEWELL OPRY – Bakewell Community Center, 114 McCallie Ferry Road. Double D Band performs, 6:30 p.m. May 19. Free; donations accepted. Concession sales, including hot dogs, start at 5:30 p.m. 423-332-3829

BLUEGRASS – Whole Foods Market, 301 Manufacturers Road. Forever Bluegrass presents live bluegrass music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, May 11. pinioncindy@yahoo.com.

BLUEGRASS BENEFIT – Harrison Ruritan Club, 5709 Tyner Lane. Mountain Road, Scenic City Ramblers and East Ridge Cloggers perform in club fundraiser for Harrison Bay State Park and Harrison Cemetery, 6-9 p.m. May 20. $5. Southern-style foods available for purchase. 423-344-7848.

CHARLES & MYRTLE’S COFFEEHOUSE – Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Road. Bluegrass music by Randy Waller, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 13. $10 suggested donation. 423-892-4960, www.christunity.org.

CHATTANOOGA BACH CHOIR – Christ Church Episcopal, 663 Douglas St. Cantata Series features Cantata 86, 4 p.m. May 21. $15 adults, free to students. 423-624-3603, www.chattanoogabachchoir.org.

CHATTANOOGA GIRLS CHOIR – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-296-1006, www.chattanoogagirlschoir.org. “Bloom & Grow Forever,” 30th anniversary spring concert, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 13; doors open at 6 p.m. $11, $13, $17, $19.75 and $26.

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 – Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. “Falling in Love,” final concert of season, directed by Darren Hassevoort with choir showcasing lighter pieces celebrating joy, life and love, 7:30 p.m. May 18. $20 adults, $10 students.www.choralartsofchattanooga.org, 423-605-6058.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, ccplayhouse.com. Country supergroup The Kentucky Headhunters, 7:30 p.m. CST Friday, May 26. $50 and $35 adults, $25 and $17.50 children.

DULCIMERS AND ACCOMPANIMENT – Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church, 1552 Mercer St. Mountain dulcimer club monthly meeting and practice, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13. Free. 423-821-0803.

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 Keith and Carolyn Bobo featured, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. 423-593-7217.

GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH – Rafael’s Italian Restaurant, 5032 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Elmer Bramlett, Hayley Horn and Vernon Greeson featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 15. 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, RED BANK – White Oak United Methodist Church, 2232 Lyndon Ave. Living Right Quartet and others featured, 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 15. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m. 423-504-9283, 423-267-0837.

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 Heidi Holton, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, and Daisy Chain, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 14. 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 Isaac Streetman, craft vendors, Lockharts BBQ Food Truck, beer, wine and wine slushies, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 13. Bring your own seating. $5.

NIGHTFALL – The Arts Center, Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Free concert series sponsored by Chattanooga Downtown Partnership features headliner The Suffers, 8-10 p.m. Friday, May 12; local band The Power Players opens at 7 p.m. Free. 423-265-0771, www.nightfallchattanooga.com.

NOONTUNES – Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Local artists perform in weekly midday music series, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays. May 17: Megan Saunders. 423-265-3700, www.millerplazachattanooga.com.

OPERA TENNESSEE – First Christian Church, 650 McCallie Ave. Ensemble formerly known as Artisti Affamati presents Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Consul,” about residents of a totalitarian country attempting to get visas, 7 p.m. today, May 11, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 13 and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 14. Panel discussion tying opera into current and historical events, 6 p.m. May 11 and 1 p.m. May 14 (free with ticket). $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. Portion of ticket sales goes to Bridge Refugee Services. www.operatn.org.

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

* Today, May 11: Todd Oliver & Irving, a ventriloquist and his dog, 7 p.m. CDT. $20.

* Friday, May 12: Music by Children of Cumberland County Orchestrea, 7 p.m. CDT; doors open at 6:30 p.m. $12 adults, $5 students.

* Saturday, May 13: Country music by Terry King and Friends, with special guest Anthony Woolbright, 7 p.m. CDT. $15.

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.

THE RINGGOLD OPRY – Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Bluegrass and old-time country music, clogging and dancing, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 13. Free. 706-935-2251.

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.

SODDY-DAISY JAMBOREE – Soddy-Daisy Community Center, 190 Depot St. Pickers and listeners gather, 7-10 p.m. today, May 11. Free. 423-332-3654.

SOUTHERN STARS SYMPHONIC BRASS – Stone Memorial High School, 2800 Cook Road, Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-6939, southernstarssymphonicbrass.com. “Roaring ’20s & Broadway Hits,” last concert of the season, 7 p.m. CDT May 20. $22 adults, $5 students.

SUMMERVILLE GOSPEL FEST – Summerville Depot, 111 E. Washington St., Summerville, Ga. Nine acts, including award winners Charlie Long and Cathy Worley, perform on back deck of historic depot, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20. Food and craft vendors. Door prizes. Free. 706-859-0900.

SUNSET CONCERT SERIES – North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423-870-8924, www.chattanooga.gov.River City Red Hots, 7-8 p.m. May 19. Free.

TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE – 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423-365-7529, www.tennessvalleytheatre.com. Folk rocker Jennifer Daniels, 7 p.m. May 20. $10.