The New Play Festival One Act plays, 10-minute plays, Staged Readings of plays. 15 new works by local playwrights on the theme of “Chemistry.” From Next Exit at Chattanooga Theatre Center June 5-21.
Southside Porch Fest They are turning porches, yards, and driveways into stages in the Southside Historic district. All day music in the streets. June 6.
Webb Wilder Leave a little in the tank June 6 to go see alt-coutry cult favorite Webb Wilder at the Woodshop. His philosophy is the Webb Wilder Credo: Work hard, Rock hard, Eat hard, Sleep hard, Grow big…wear glasses if ya need ‘em!
Chorus Angelorum “Eternity Alone” Choral music reflecting on rest, eternity, longing, and peace. You are getting sleeeeepy. June 6 at Christ Episcopal.
Lavendar Festival Flattop Mountain Farms in Soddy Daisy throws open the gates so we can wallow in the beauty of the lavendar, take home a bouquet, and pet some floppy haired cows too. June 4 - 21
Phantasmagoria Puppet Pants is a Marionette Artist from Atlanta GA who performs for audiences all over the country. During performances, string puppets come to life with an emphasis on movement backed by original instrumental compositions. Puppet Pants shows are often described as odd, bizarre, charming and endearing. Puppet Pants brings his wordless marionette show for mature audiences to JJ’s Bohemia. June 10.
Dan Spencer Goth Country artist with a penchant for Wordsmithing, Dan Spencer weaves tales of Tennessee in his dark lyrics. Coming off a tour with Post Malone. June 11 at JJ’s Bohemia.
Cyanotype Workshop 19th century techonology -- a rather Victorian way to make photographs without a even camera. At the Safelight District June 13.
Solutions to puzzles on page 22.
Flattop Mountain Farms
WHAT YOU MISSED
Photos by Bone Wizard Media
Fairy & Folk Festival at Audobon Acres May 23-24.
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LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR
MONDAY JUNE 1
Barking Legs Theater
7:30 PM
MONDAY NIGHT BIG BAND —
Playing the music of Sammy Nestico, the late composer and arranger for Count Basie.
JJ’s Bohemia
8:00 PM. $10
WASTE -CATSCLAW -SOUL OF SUKI- OCCAM- TABULA RASA — Metalcore from Minneapolis, Nebraska, and ClevelandTN
TUESDAY JUNE 2
Barking Legs Theater
7:30 PM
JACK WRIGHT - EVAN LIPSON - JONAH GELBART-- ALMOST MUSIC — with Brady Sharp, Bruce Kaplan, Randy Smith, Ernie Paik and Jon Brummit.
The Woodshop
5:00 PM (doors), 6:00 PM (show)
JHETT BLACK’S TUESDAY
BLUESDAY — Live Audience
Broadcast showcasing the best in regional and touring blues and roots artists with elevated cocktails, award winning blues, and curated cocktails broadcasted over WUTC. 88.1.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 3
Barking Legs Theater
7:00 PM (doors), 7:30 PM (show). $10 Advance, $12 at door
WEDNESDAY JAZZ- NATHAN WARNER QUARTET — Features
Shawn Perkinson on guitar, David Schwab on bass and Matt Turnure on drums.
Lon Eldridge brings his smooth swingin’ stylings to the Elsie’s patio every Thursday from 6-9pm. Enjoy craft cocktails, an inspired dinner menu, and stroll the Choo Choo Gardens.
Classic Soul, R&B, and Funk featuring improvisational sets with a rotating cast of performers and vocalists. Elevated BBQ and Curated Cocktails. 8pm - 10pm Every Thursday
The Woodshop
5:00 PM (doors), 6:00 PM (show)
TONY BROOK & YVE MARY B — Americana/Folk Blues
Walker Theatre
7:30 PM
THREE DOG NIGHT WITH THE SEDONAS — Rock, R&B, Pop
FRIDAY JUNE 5
Cherry Street Tavern
9:00 PM
SHARP PINS - FRANZY - IDLE YOUTH —
Gate 11 Distillery
8:00 PM. $5
CHATTANOOGA JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTS- SUMMER JAZZ NIGHTS AT GATE 11 —
Tonights feature is the Alex Keiss Trio
Hi-Fi Clyde’s
8:30 PM (doors). $5. 21+
DOUBLE SHOTZ — Chattanooga’s southern & classic rock tribute band
JJ’s Bohemia
8:00 PM. $10
SEVENSTONES- HOUR LATEBO LEE - OVERSIGHT — Hard hitting rock from Chattanooga and Alabama
Miller Plaza Pavillion
7:00 PM. Free. all ages
NIGHTFALL SERIES- WYATT ELLIS WITH HIGH STUARTS —
Come early and shop handmake artisan goods, purchase beverage tickets & grab something yummy from the food trucks beginning at 6 pm. Music begins at 7 pm.
North GA Amphitheater
8:00 PM. Free. All ages. THE LINEUP SUMMER CONCERT SERIES- REMEMBERING JANUARY — Southern rock, Blues. Free family-friendly shows presented by Catoosa County Parks and Recreation.
Songbirds
7:00 PM
MONDAY NIGHT SOCIAL CD RELEASE PARTY —
Puckett’s
7:00 PM. Free
JESSAMYN RAINS — Folk/ Americana
Caverns Outdoor Amphitheater
7:30 PM.
CLAYPOOL GOLD — Central Time. Les Claypool brings together projects including Primus, Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Frog Brigade
8:00 PM. Tickets / Table Reservations: https://kickassconcerts. ticketspice.com/foreverbluegrass FOREVER BLUEGRASS FRIDAYS — Cindy Pinion with Forever Bluegrass curates and brings traditional bluegrass from regional and national talent with different bands each week. Always Real, traditional bluegrass.
SATURDAY JUNE 6
Barking Legs Theater
7:00 PM. $25
CrunkWitch
NICHOLAS KROLAK- PAST LIVES ALBUM RELEASE
CONCERT — Philadelphia jazz bassist. Tickets available at nicholaskrolak.com
BAND — Hometown girl opens for 90’s tribute from Macon
Caverns Outdoor Amphitheater
4:00 PM (doors), 6:00 PM (show).
CLASSIC ROCK REVIVAL — Central Time. Tribute night featuring the music of Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and Jimi Hendrix performed by Kashmir, The Ultimate Doors, and Kiss The Sky.
Southside
10 am -10 om
SOUTHSIDE PORCHFEST — 12 hours of local music. Cowart to Ft Negley to Jefferson Heights
The Woodshop
6:00 PM (doors), 7:00 PM (show)
WEBB WILDER — Roots Rock/ Southern Rock
SUNDAY JUNE 7
Caverns Outdoor Amphi theater
4:00 PM (doors), 6:00 PM (show).
ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE, FALL & ORLEANS — Central Time
The Signal
7:00 PM (doors)
INTERSTELLAR ECHOES —
Pink Floyd Tribute
Saturday June 6
MONDAY JUNE 8
JJ’s Bohemia
8:00 PM. $10
VOW - HEAD SPLIT - WILL
CLAYTON- INFERNAL KNIGHT
— Melodic death metal from Chicago
TUESDAY JUNE 9
The Woodshop
5:00 PM (doors), 6:00 PM (show)
JHETT BLACK’S TUESDAY
BLUESDAY — Live Audience
Broadcast showcasing the best in regional and touring blues and roots artists with elevated cocktails, award winning blues, and curated cocktails broadcastedÊover WUTC. 88.1. 6pm - 8pm
WEDNESDAY JUNE 10
JJ’s Bohemia
8:00 PM. $10
PHANTASMAGORIA & THE MAGICIANS TRICK — Not for kids: Puppet Pants & Curtis Godino present a Marionette Puppet & Magic Show -- a wordless show for mature audiences.
THURSDAY JUNE 11
Elsie’s Daughter
6 PM FREE
LON ELDRIDGE AT ELSIE’S — Lon Eldridge brings his smooth swingin’ stylings to the Elsie’s patio every Thursday from 6-9pm. Enjoy craft cocktails, an inspired dinner menu, and stroll the Choo Choo Gardens.
JJ’s Bohemia
8:00 PM. $10
DAN SPENCER- FIELD OF VIEW — Goth Metal Country
Songbirds
7:00 PM
MADISON HUGHES AND ZG SMITH —
The Woodshop
5:00 PM (doors), 6:00 PM (show)
MELANIE A. DAVIS & THE MADNESS — Indie Folk/Jazz Americana
The Woodshop
8:00 PM
SCENIC CITY SOUL NIGHT — Classic Soul, R&B, and Funk fea-
turing improvisationalÊsets with a rotating cast of performers and vocalists. Elevated BBQ and Curated Cocktails. The Sweatiest Night at The Woodshop Listening Room. Every Thursday
APE VERMIN- MEAN GREENAHIGA — Sludge metal from North Carolina
Miller Plaza Pavillion
7:00 PM. Free. all ages.
NIGHTFALL SERIES- J. RODDY WALSTON WITH MATT BOHANNON BAND — Come early and shop handmake artisan goods, purchase beverage tickets & grab something yummy from the food trucks beginning at 6 pm.
North GA Amphitheater
8:00 PM. Free. All ages. THE LINEUP SUMMER CONCERT SERIES- BIAS — Pop country, gospel favorites of 50s, 60s and 70s. Free family-friendly shows presented by Catoosa County Parks and Recreation.
Puckett’s
7:00 PM. Free
BOB KEEL — Americana/Folk Rock
The Woodshop
8:00 PM
FOREVER BLUEGRASS FRIDAYS — Cindy Pinion with Forever Bluegrass curates and brings traditional bluegrass from regional and national talent with different bands each week. Always Real, traditional bluegrass.
The Woodshop
5:00 PM (doors), 6:00 PM (show)
TRISTEN GRESSETT — Americana/Folk Rock
SATURDAY JUNE 13
Barrelhouse Ballroom
8:00 PM (doors), 9:00 PM (show). $15 Adv / $20 DOS. 18+ NOT YOUR NAILS WITH DJ HOTDAMN DIRTY —
Flat Top Mountain Farm
6:00 PM (doors), 7:00 PM (show). $15, Kids 13 & under free BLUEGRASS & BLOOMS — Mountain Highway Band with a field of lavendar.
Hi-Fi Clyde’s
8:30 PM (doors). $5. 21+
BELLA LAM AND THE BOYS — Chattanooga country pop
Puckett’s
7:00 PM. Free WILSON & CROSS — Bluegrass/ Country Gospel
Ross’s Landing
6:00 PM FREE
RIVERFRONT NIGHTS- GREGGIE AND THE JETS WITH DREW STERCHI & THE BLUES TRIBE
— Local blues band opens for Elton John Tribute from FL
Barnhardt Event Center
7:00 PM. $25.
EG KIGHT — Known as the Georgia Songbird, EG Kight brings a soulful blend of blues, gospel, country, and Americana
The Signal
6:30 PM (doors)
LUPITA INFANTE — Granddaughter of legendary Mexican icon Pedro Infante.
The Woodshop
6:00 PM (doors), 7:00 PM (show)
SWEET MEGG — Jazz/Country/ Blues
SUNDAY JUNE 14
The Woodshop
5:00 PM (doors), 6:00 PM (show) CHRIS CAIN — Blues
MONDAY JUNE 15
JJ’s Bohemia
8:00 PM. $10
GUHTS- GIFT OF HARVESTCARDBOARD CUTOUT- ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS — Sludgy post-metal from Brooklyn
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EVENT CALENDAR
COMEDY
WEDNESDAY JUNE 3
Comedy Catch
7:00 PM. 18+
OPEN MIC NIGHT — Hosted by Courtney Cholovich.
THURSDAY JUNE 4
Comedy Catch
7:00 PM. 18+
NATAN BADALOV — Bukharian comedian exploring identity, empathy, and the Middle East June 5-6
FRIDAY JUNE 5
Comedy Catch
Various Shows. 18+
CARLOS ANTHONY — Boundary-pushing stand-up with sharp storytelling
Walker Theatre
7:30 PM All ages but Mature Content CHELCIE LYNN-TRAILER TRASH TAMMY — The Loose Lips Tour
THURSDAY JUNE 11
JJ’s Bohemia
8:00 PM. $10
OPEN MIC COMEDY WITH PATRICA FOREHAND — Every Thursday!
FRIDAY JUNE 12
Comedy Catch
Various Shows. 18+
DAVID KOECHNER — The Office and Anchorman star June 12-13
SUNDAY JUNE 14
Comedy Catch
6:00 PM. 18+
SWEET SOUR CHICKS -KIKI YEUNG AND ESTHER KU — Two acclaimed Asian-American comedians
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Cherry Street Tavern
7:00 PM
HAHA HAPPY HOUR — Comedy Open Mic with host Shellyta & friends. Signup 6:30
ARTS
THURSDAY JUNE 4
Hunter Museum of American Art
4:00 PM (doors), 4-8PM (show). FREE THROWBACK THURSDAY — Enjoy FREE admission to the Hunter’s permanent collection and our current special exhibition Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe.
SUNDAY JUNE 14
Hunter Museum of American Art
2-4PM. Regular admission applies. Members and youth 17 and under are free. Adult admission to this program is free with a Chattanooga Public Library card if you’re attending with children.
SUNDAY STUDIO — Enjoy drop-in art activities for kids and families, with hands-on projects led by the Hunter, the Downtown Public Library, the Houston Museum, and Audubon Acres.
MONDAY JUNE 1
Hunter Museum of American Art
5:30 PM (doors), 6-8PM (show). FREE. 18+. BLACK PROFESSIONALS AT THE HUNTER
— Chattanooga’s Black professionals are invited to a celebration of community, culture, and connections. This free bimonthly series is designed by and created for all area Black professionals.
SATURDAY JUNE 13
Downtown Library
6-8PM FREE. 12-18 years old
ART AFTER DARK- TEEN EDITION — Teens 12-18 are invited to join us for art-making, snacks, and exclusive after-hours access to the Downtown Chattanooga Public library. Oganized by Hunter Museum of Art.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Coolidge Park
AVA’S BETWEEN THE BRIDGES FESTIVAL
— Locals only arts fest returns Oct 24& 25. Apply for one or both days from June 1- 20. See website for details.
Red Bank Community Center
RED BANK ARTS FESTIVAL — Open June 6- July 7. Red Bank Public Art Board invites local artists and makers 45 mile radius. See Ad for QR links to application.
CLASS
SATURDAY JUNE 6
109 Gallery
6 pm (doors). Pick what works for you: Flexible pricing, $15 1 garment, $30 2 garments, $40 3 garments.
POPUP PRINT BAR — Forest and Fern brings hands-on Print Party where we’ll be upcycling and rejuvenating our old favorites through the art of block printing. Taught by Caleigh Bird.
SATURDAY JUNE 6
Walden Peak Farm
10-11:30AM. Members: 32$; Not-Yet Members: $40.
PEONIES PINE ROSE AND PLANT STORIES AT WALDEN PEAK FARM — Create your own flower bouquet inspired by the work of Saya Woolfalk on view at the Hunter. Limited spots available.
JUNE 8- JULY 13
Townsend Atelier
5-7:30 pm. $250. 16+.
BUILDING AN ART PORTFOLIO — This six-week boot camp is ideal for anyone ages 16+ preparing their art portfolio for undergraduate admissions. Students will learn to navigate the application process, identify key characteristics of their own artistic practice, then work to explore those interests further
using a variety of styles, techniques, and media ranging from 2D to 3D media.
JUNE 11-12
Townsend Atelier
10am-4pm. $230.
LANSCAPE PAINTING FUNDAMENTALS
— This beginner level studio class will cover the fundamentals of landscape painting in oils. The class will cover the concepts of color, color mixing, value and design. Ann Currey is instructor.
SATURDAY JUNE 13
Safelight District
12:00 PM . $45
CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP — Cyanotype is a historical, photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. Learn from Linnea Moody about the process & take home your very own print. register at www. safelightdistrict.com/
THURSDAYS
Townsend Atelier
6-9pm $15.
LIFE DRAWING - OPEN DRAWING PAINTING STUDIO — Every Thursday. Our open studio is a time where artists of all levels can practice the time-honored tradition of making art from a live model. Participants may work at their own pace and with whatever medium they wish to work with. Easels, drawing boards, sculpture stands, and tables are provided.
DANCING
FRIDAY JUNE 5
Barrelhouse Ballroom
8:00 PM (doors), 9:00 PM (show). 21+
DRAG ME TO THE RAVE — Rave energy collides with fierce drag performance.
FESTIVAL
FRIDAY JUNE 5 - 21
Flat Top Mountain Farm
$5 per person, under 13 free. $10 u-pick bundles.
LAVENDAR FESTIVAL — Thursdays - Sundays, check website for times.
SATURDAY JUNE 6
Southside
10 am -10 om
SOUTHSIDE PORCHFEST — 12 hours of local music. Cowart to Ft Negley to Jefferson Heights
SUNDAY JUNE 7
Chattanooga Market
11 am - 4 pm
TOP TOMATO FESTIVAL — A Bloody Mary tasting event featuring multiple takes on the classic, with non-alcoholic options available. Live music from Shani Palmer and Chattanooguys, with proceeds benefiting Friends of Finley.
SUNDAY 14
Chattanooga Market
11 am - 4 pm
MIDSUMMER SOLSTICE — A seasonal midpoint with peak produce, strong vendor turnout, and a full market in stride. One of the better weekends to see the market at full capacity.
FILM
WEEKENDS IN JUNE
Wilderness Outdoor Movie Theater
7:30 PM (doors), 9:00 PM (show). $7/person cash only. Ages 3 & under free. All ages. https:// www.wildernesstheater.com/
DRIVE-IN MOVIE — Check website for what is showing. wildernesstheater.com
BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES - MRS. DOUBTFIRE — After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife.
9:30 PM. $12 adults, $10 kids & seniors. Rated R BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES -HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH — Pride Series. A gender-queer punk-rock singer from East Berlin tours the U.S. with her band as she tells her life story and follows the former lover/bandmate who stole her songs.
SUNDAY JUNE 7
Walker Theater
4:00 PM. $12 adults, $10 kids & seniors. Rated R BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES- PARASITE — Foreign Film Sundays. Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.
Ann Currey
JUNE 12-14
Memorial Auditorium
MRS. DOUBTFIRE THE MUSICAL COMEDY — Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Chattanooga in this internationally acclaimed hit musical.
TRIVIA
Cherry Street Tavern
7:30 PM
TAVERN TRIVIA TUESDAY —
Boozy prizes and swag for the smartest!
Clever Alehouse
7:00 PM
TRIVIA WEDNEDAY — Presented by Clever Donkey, home of the Smart Ass
The Woodshop Listening Room
8:00 PM. Free
TUESDAY TRIVIA — Curated questions about history, pop culture, music, connections and more hosted by Rebekah Cecil.
Wanderlinger
7:30 PM
TRIVIA SHOWDOWN — Every Wednesday
Through June 6th. Toning Systems Volume II Works by Danni O’Brien. May 1st - June 6th.
The 109 Gallery Rick Sanders Ubiquitous Fractures Solo Exhibition. Working primarily in oil, Rick creates what he describes as fractured portraits or painted collages, layered compositions that explore memory, domestic space, and the emotional resonance of everyday life.
Hunter Museum of American Art Rondell Crier: Flights of Hope and Healing. Commissioned by the Hunter, Flights of Hope and Healing is a 37-foot mural created by local artist Rondell Crier that speaks to shared histories and hopes for our community. Crier, a multimedia artist, regularly involves the community in his creative process, an integral element of this new artwork and also an important component of the Hunter’s mission.
I Dreamed You Were Here features the work of Sewanee, Tennessee-based artist Jessica Wohl. Using the language of quilting, Wohl will transform the mansion stairwell with layered textile banners sourced from found garments, linens, and discarded household items.
Garrett Strang: Paris in the Raw - A native of Chattanooga, Garrett Strang has been living and working in Paris for several years. This exhibition of over 20 photographs highlights Strang’s interest in documenting daily life around one of the most romanticized cities in the world. Rather than focusing on the typical landmarks of Paris, Strang’s distinctive perspective emphasizes the similarities between Americans and the French, our routine pursuits, our relationships and our political concerns.
Impact Zones features immersive works by North Carolinabased artist April Flanders. Flanders uses printmaking, vinyl, and papercutting in her work and will create two multi-layered, large-scale installations unique to the Hunter Museum.
Clearstory Five Sketchy Guys: The Breakout Show Richard Dubs, Keith Fawcette, Greg Haynes, Bob Richardson, and Matt Welch. June 5 at 6 pm opening reception.
First Friday Art Crawl June 5. Citywide art gallery crawl, held on the first Friday of each month. Although many of these galleries are open during the day, some stay open late for special evening hours to host First Friday from 5-8pm.
Mother and Daughter by Margerat Dyer
by lfp
FRIVOLITY
NO SURRENDER: THE STORY OF THE UNSATISFIED
Eric Scealf was born into the nether-regions of Chattanooga, TN and grew up in a duplex on the side of Highway 58. Like most kids in the 1970’s and ‘80’s, his head was filled with comic books, monster mags, and a never-ending stream of FM radio. Record stores and local video rental shops were their hangouts. Other than TV shows, like The Midnight Special, SNL and Fridays, their only other entertainments were late night horror films and seedy house parties.
Living with his single mother and younger brother, hovering somewhere between poverty and middle-class, young Eric decided that there was only one way out. That was to follow his religion. His religion is Rock and Roll.
In 1986 he decided to form a band. An old movie poster in the background of a photo on the back of an LP by The Cramps caught Eric’s eye. The movie, ‘The Unsatisfied’, is a Spanish arthouse film, but the title grabbed Scealf’s imagination. Not only did it sound cool, it reflected his outlook on society and his personal situation. With this little spark of inspiration, he decided to call his group The Unsatisfied.
The whole thing came naturally to Scealf. He soon became a brilliant lyricist and an unstoppable presence in the local scene. He was influenced by the music of Kiss, The Cramps, David Bowie, Iggy Pop and The Doors, just to name a few.
The Unsatisfied played their first show at a house party on Halloween night, 1986.
Since then, the group has clawed its way through dive-bars to huge stages.
In 1994 The Unsatisfied played a set at the world-famous CBGB’s in New York City, (I think that they are the only group from Chattanooga that can put that feather in their cap). Over the years they have done opening sets for The Misfits, Faster Pussycat, and several other notable acts. They have over 9 recordings that have been released as well as being featured in a few films, most notably, their documentary ‘AMBITION WITHDRAW’.
The line-up of the band has been a revolving door of musicians, especially drummers and bassists. (Full disclosure: I was their drummer from 2005 to 2016.) Their current line-up is Eric Scealf, (Front Man Extraordinaire). On lead guitar is Johnny Stockman, (who’s been with the group since 1993). On rhythm guitar, is Wayne ‘Wayno’ Shadwick, (who joined the band in 2000). Seth Smallen is on bass guitar, (he’s been a member since 2012). And last, but not least, is Matt Reynolds on drums, (he joined in 2024).
By: Douglas Bales
The sound of The Unsatisfied is hard to pin down. Their music is an amalgamation of influences and Scealf’s insatiable creativity. It lingers somewhere between Punk, Glam, Metal, and Indie Rock. Each individual song has its own vibe.
Their live shows are a carnival of excitement. Huge amplifiers, howling loud, combined with Scealf’s unbound and captivating stage presence. The Unsatisfied are a sight and sound to behold.
In 2017 the band released an LP called STREET SHAMAN. It was produced by Duane Denison (Jesus Lizard, Tomahawk), who also lent his guitar skills to the tracks. It was engineered by Joe Funderburk (who’s recorded too many albums to mention).
Their latest release, which came out in 2025, is a re-issue of one of their classic, early albums, REAL GONE PALEFACE. (available on green vinyl!)
This year, being their 40th anniversary, The Unsatisfied have some upcoming plans and surprises.
Their next show will be June 27 at Yellow Racket Records. Scealf also fronts a David Bowie tribute band called Diamond Dogs who will be performing on July 18 at Songbirds. This act is also well-worth checking out when you get a chance.
You can keep up with what is going on, buy merch and read tons of in-depth articles at WWW.THEUNSATISFIED.COM
Eric Scealf has sacrificed a lot throughout his life, in favor of following his calling. He, and The Unsatisfied, have seen the bottom, the top, and everything in between.
The band’s dedication and desire for art of all kinds will never be diminished. They will never stop. The Unsatisfied will never surrender. Long live The Unsatisfied!
photo byVic Burgess
Conintued from page 4
business? How did you stay sane?
C: We were actually touring out of Nashville at the time and that’s when our project, Gleewood, was laid to rest and Jhett’s career in blues took off while I pursued my career as an author and produced an audio epic and a series of books, one of which was published last year.
J: I kind of fell apart during that time, but Jesus kind of slapped me awake and put me back together in a whole new and unexpected way during that time.
Callie Sioux’s book She Had Glass Eyes is a very exciting accomplishment as well. Such a multi talent!
J: Yeah, she keeps us on our toes! I’m very proud of her.
How did your collaboration with WUTC come about?
J: Richard Winham was always willing to interview me when I came through town on tour and Glenn Halverson, from Chatt who produced both my radio charting albums, was here encouraging me to start a radio program as I began my residency at The Woodshop. Glenn, with Sonic Hill studios, was willing to make the time to produce the show and Richard gave us some art direction. If you haven’t tuned in to 88.1 at 10pm Tuesdays, you’re missing out. We are really proud of the show, the only thing I like more is the actual live audience recording which happens every Tuesday at 6pm at The Woodshop featuring touring and regional talent for raw and improvisational blue
There are so many shows booked there every week. You must have an amazing team to help keep things running smoothly. And a lot of energy and passion yourselves! What is it like to keep the Woodshop so prolific and vibrant as a small venue?
C: Callie Sioux and I have been working as a team in business and in art for over a decade, but it takes a great staff to pull every single night off. They are music lovers that get the vision of The Woodshop and we are so grateful to have each of them. Thank you Adam, Shannon, Bradleigh, John, Ella, Nicky, Compton and to our VIP volunteers like Maggie!
What are your thoughts or insights on the current music scene in Chattanooga?
C: I think it’s very exciting! The pipeline for the Chattanooga Sound is being made. The local artists and venues who have been at it a very long time have done a great job and I hope they are seeing the fruits, because it’s becoming a touring spot for large and small acts and we see people really investing in the scene.
J: Chattanooga is on the precipice of being its own thing as a music city while having the incredible resources of Atlanta and Nashville to pull from. I wouldn’t rather be investing my time and effort anywhere else to help a city develop a strong and vibrant contribution to the arts.
Jhett Black and Callie Sioux have brought their energy, passion and affection for the music experience to Chattanooga and for that we are grateful.
LIFE IN THE ‘NOOG
Mi-Mi-Mi. No.
by Chuck Crowder
There’s not much I enjoy more than seeing live music. From the first shows I attended with my dad 40-odd years ago up to just last week, the experience of seeing my favorite artists perform the songs I love is invigorating. I just wish the crowd didn’t feel the need to belt them out too.
What I am referring to is the sad phenomenon known as “singing along at a volume that could be mistaken for the artist everyone came to see.” So, I thought it was time that you knew that no one paid to hear you sing.
Modern P.A. systems work wonders to project a live artist’s vocals as forcefully as possible directly to your eardrums. But in a contest of proximity versus decibels, the voice of the jackass standing right next to you is unfortunately always advantaged. And that can be annoying on a few obvious levels, plus a couple of interesting levels as well. Let me explain.
A few years ago, I went to see one of my favorites, Robyn
Hitchcock, perform his songs with Elf Power at the 40 Watt in Athens. I love the 40 Watt. It’s a fantastic place to see a show. The only downside is the absence of seating, so I always do what every other in-the-know fifty-something does. I lean against the bar. A lot of people do. Namely, Mike Mills of R.E.M.
On this occasion, I found myself standing right next to the man himself, which in a way was cool. I mean, he’s R.E.M.’s “secret sauce,” adding his distinctive backing vocals to just about every insanely infectious jangle-pop song I grew up with. I always loved his voice. That is, until that night.
A Hitchcock fan himself, he knew all the words to every one of Robyn’s songs. And that night, he was dead set on proving it. Some of the songs were sung sort of under his breath, which were thankfully drowned out by Robyn’s vocal volume. The songs he knew better were not. Then came the finale, the Soft Boys’ classic “I wanna destroy you.” That’s when all bets were off.
Here I was trying to listen to one legendary voice I grew up with (the one I paid to see), while another legendary voice I grew up with sang the same song at the top of his lungs—right in my ear!
At first, I thought it was kind of cool. Then I wondered if Mike Mills could appreciate the irony of what he’d just done. I even tried to give him the benefit of the doubt. Was he looking for a new gig? (R.E.M. split up 15 years ago) Was he trying to impress the girl he was with? (I noticed her cringe along with me) Or was he just enjoying the show?
I guess it would have been just as weird to hear Robyn Hitchcock sing along at an R.E.M. show. But from what I know about Robyn, my guess is that he would agree with me. When it comes to enjoying live music, show your enthusiasm—and not yer arse!
Cheers!
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