ABBA’S HOUSE – 5208 Hixson Pike. 423-877-6462, www.abbashouse.com.
» Casting Crowns on The Very Next Thing Tour, with special guests I Am They, 7 p.m. Friday, April 13. $75 platinum, $40 artist circle, $25 reserved, $18 groups of 10+. 1-855-484-1991, support@premierproductions.com.
ACOUSTIC GOSPEL JAM – Brainerd United Methodist Church, McFerrin Chapel, 4315 Brainerd Road. Jam session, 6-7 p.m. each Sunday. Free. 423-698-5928.
A NIGHT OF JAZZ – Spot Athletics + Arts + Venue, 3214 Brainerd Road. Tom Cordell Trumpet and Improv Ensemble, 7-9 p.m. April 19. Free. 931-319-1616.
BAKEWELL OPRY – Bakewell Community Center, 114 McCallie Ferry Road. Live music, first and third Fridays, 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Concession sales start at 6 p.m. 423-332-3829.
BEST PERFORMANCE SERIES – Ellijay Elementary School auditorium, 32 McCutchen St., Ellijay, Ga. 706-635-5605, www.gilmerarts.org. $27.50 plus fees. Gilmer Arts Association’s Bringing Ellijay Sensational Talent series presents Jim Witter’s Lennon and McCartney revue, “The Long and Winding Road,” 7:30 p.m. April 21; doors open at 7 p.m.
BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND – The Caverns, 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. Underground concert series within a cave. Shows start at 4 p.m.; doors open at 3 p.m. thecaverns.com.
» Friday, April 20: Brandi Carlile. Sold out.
» Saturday, April 21: Kathy Mattea and Tim O’Brien Bluegrass Band. $75-$130.
» Sunday, April 22: Rev. Sekou & Lettuce. $75-$130.
CHARLES & MYRTLE’S COFFEEHOUSE – Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Road. Music by 1960s-’70s pop star Melanie, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 14. $40 cash only at the door (change from the normal donation, this show only). 423-892-4960, www.christunity.org.
CHATTANOOGA BACH CHOIR – First Christian Church, 650 McCallie Ave. 423-624-3603, www.chattanoogabachchoir.org. Choir and orchestra present George Frederick Handel’s oratorio, “Messiah” (complete), 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15, with soloists Maria Rist (soprano), Jack DuRoy (boy soprano), Andrea Dismukes (alto), Blaine Tooley (tenor) and Matthew Hoch (bass). $20; free for students.
CHATTANOOGA COMMUNITY orchestra – Brainerd Baptist Church, 300 Brookfield Ave. The 70-member ensemble, directed by Herman May, in concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, April 15. Free. 423-240-4163.
CHATTANOOGA SONGWRITERS NIGHT – Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. House concert by Derick Anderson, Jesse Jungkurth, Robinson Renard and host Megan Saunders, 7-9 p.m. today, April 12; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. Light refreshments served. 423-855-9474, ant1667.wix.com/noogasongwritersasso.
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.
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD – 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga.706-278-0168, lisae@creativeartsguild.org, www.creativeartsguild.org.
» Today, April 12: Dalton State Singers perform, 7:30 p.m. $8-$10.
» Wednesday, April 18: Dalton State College presents Dalton State Singers, 7:30 p.m.$10 adults, $8 seniors/students, free for children under 5 and anyone with Dalton State ID.
» Friday, April 20: In Concert Series presents Sneary Family Band, 7 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors/students.
COWBOY GOSPEL JUBILEE – Cleveland Cowboy Church, 3040 Blythe Road, Cleveland, Tenn. Fox Mountain Express featured, 7 p.m. Friday, April 13. Hat passed for headliners. 423-476-7936.
CSO POPS – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents “Bob’s Favorites,” 7:30 p.m. April 21. $15-$85 (reduced prices for students). 423-267-8583, www.chattanoogasymphony.org.
CSO SPECIAL EVENTS – Feed Co. Table & Tavern, 201 W. Main St.423-267-8583. www.chattanoogasymphony.org. CSO Supper Club, a culinary journey to Seville, Spain, in anticipation of “Carmen” production in 2019, with executive chef Charlie Loomis, 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, April 12. $60.
CSOYO CONCERTS – First Christian Church, 650 McCallie Ave. (use entrance near corner of McCallie Avenue and Campus Drive. Ensemble Dessert Concert by Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Youth Orchestras, 3 p.m. April 22 (rescheduled from March 18). Free, but donations are appreciated and reservations are required. www.csoyo.chattanoogasymphony.org.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, ccplayhouse.com. Mainstage Concert: Jason Ross, a one-man show of songs and humor by a Playhouse favorite, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 13-14. Sold out (a single seat available for each show at press time).
DULCIMERS AND ACCOMPANIMENT – Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church, 1552 Mercer St. Mountain dulcimer club monthly meeting and practice, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Free. 423-821-0803.
ENGELHEIM VINEYARDS – 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, Ga. 706-635-9463, www.engelheim.com. Live music by Dr. Paul, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14.
EVERYONE EAST LAKE FESTIVAL – East Lake Park, 3000 E. 34th St. East Lake Neighborhood Association event, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Book Fiesta, free pet vaccines, art installations and music by Claire Donohue & Stephen Powers, Heatherly (Heather Leigh Holt), Rafael Amaral, Shagbark, the UTD with Sheryl Campbell, Hara Paper and opera arias by tenor Michael Mays accompanied by his pianist wife Joy.
FREE FIDDLE SCHOOL – Fiddlers Anonymous, 2248 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank. Instruction for newbies at 2 p.m., beginners at 2:30 p.m., intermediates at 3:30 p.m. Sundays; fiddles provided. Free potluck dinner, 4 p.m.; bluegrass jam, 4-8 p.m. 423-994-7497.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – McDonald’s, 130 Able Drive. Weekly series resumes after lobby remodel. 423-240-6027.
GOSPEL, HIXSON – Dairy Queen, 5433 Highway 153. Kindred Spirits Vocal Band and Willow Creek featured, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 17. 423-593-7217.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH – Rafael’s Italian Restaurant, 5032 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Sacrifice and Katelyn Gates featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 16. 423-356-9260.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH- Wendy’s, 6009 Ooltewah- Georgetown Road, Ooltewah. Featured singers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. 423-488-6031.
GOSPEL, RED BANK – White Oak United Methodist Church, 2232 Lyndon Ave. New Day Gospel, Janice Johnson and Walt Carr featured, 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 16. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m. 423-504-9283, 423-267-0837.
LEE UNIVERSITY – Cleveland, Tenn. 423-614-8343 (box office), 423-614-8240 (School of Music).
» Friday, April 13: Young People’s Chorus of New York City in Presidential Concert Series, 7:30 p.m. in Pangle Hall, 340 Church St. NE. $5-$15.
» Monday, April 16: Small Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. in Dixon Center, 1120 N. Ocoee St. Free.
» Tuesday, April 17: Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. David Holsinger, 7:30 p.m. in Conn Center, 150 11th St. NE. Free.
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 Daisy Chain, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14, and Barefoot Boone, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 15. Concerts are free. $10 wine tasting includes five tastings and logo wine glass. 706-698-9463, www.cartecayvineyards.com.
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, April 14. Free. 706-935-2251.
RIVER CITY SESSIONS – Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St. Music by Stringers Ridge and duo of Tom Brown and Robert Thatcher and stories from Dana Shavin, 7:30 p.m. today, April 12; doors open at 7 p.m. $5.
SACRED SOUNDS – Patriot Hall, 320 Emberson Drive, Ringgold, Ga. Share America Foundation concert series features Watkins Family, Wesley Crider and Channing Eleton, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 13. $10 donation; free to children 12 and younger. Get tickets in advance at SonShine Christian Books, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. www.shareamericafoundation.org.
ST. STEPHEN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH – 7111 Lee Highway. Christian singer Kitty Cleveland in concert, 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 13. Free admission; CDs for sale.
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.
SEBA JAM SESSION – Silverdale Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 7407 Bonny Oaks Drive. Monthly meeting/jam session for Southeastern Bluegrass Association chapter, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 15. Players of all levels welcome. www.sebabluegrass.org, 423-580-8380.
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, April 12. Free. 423-332-3654.
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST MUSIC DEPARTMENT – Southern Adventist University, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. 423-236-2880. I Cantori presents choral selections ranging from “West Side Story” to “Five Hebrew Love Songs,” 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15. Free.
THE TAP HOUSE – 3800 St. Elmo Ave. Logan Magness performs from debut album, “Memphis on My Mind,” 7 p.m. Saturday, April 14. 423-682-8234.
TIVOLI THEATRE CONCERT TOURS – 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. America, 8 p.m. Friday, April 13; doors open at 7 p.m. $39, $49, $65 and $85
WALKER THEATRE CONCERT TOURS – Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com.
» “Weird Al” Yankovic, Friday, April 13. Sold out.
» Phillip Phillips, Saturday, April 14. Sold out.