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BOHANNONS SIBLING REVELRY
By: Douglas Bales
Photo by William Johnson
Brothers, Marty and Matt Bohannon, both began learning to play guitar at fairly young ages. Luckily, for us music-lovers, the two decided to form a band. The Bohannons played their first show as a four-piece in 2006. Since then, they have become one of Chattanooga’s most popular and most prolific groups. Although the rhythm section of Bohannons has changed multiple times over the years, the band continues to put out great albums and perform fantastic shows that always leave their fans wanting more. When asking Marty about musical influences, he says, “It all goes into this big filter in your mind and it lands where it lands.” They both agree that their biggest inspiration is watching other bands perform live. Matt notes, “It’s just inspiring to be out there and meet other bands and artists that you respect. It lets you know that you can do it.” Both Marty and Matt share guitar, vocal and songwriting duties with the Bohannons. They are brothers, but at the same time, separate and creative individuals. They both say that they were inspired by classic rock, southern rock, singer-songwriters and classic country. All of this is apparent in their sound. The Bohannons play songs that sound heavy and mean and then break into a country-style pickin’ solo. They can also pull off songs that start out as folksy and melodic but then morph into some sort of psychedelic southern rock. They slither easily between emotional ballads and roof-raising rockers at the drop of a hat. 4 » Livewire | GET OUT THERE AND HAVE FUN
Since 2007, Bohannons have released 8 records and several singles as a band and are currently working on a new album that will be out in the very near future. Most of their recordings are on the label Cornelius Chapel Records. Alongside the band’s albums, Matt Bohannon has released two full-length, solo LPs, ‘Please Hold For No One’ & ‘Go Back to Your Roots’. Marty Bohannon has released one solo LP, ‘A Scar is Born’ and has a second album in the can that will soon be available. Their solo works (and shows) use an amalgamation of some prime local players as their backing bands and have the same energy and honesty of their collaborative material. As far as their band goes; Bohannons have worked with some notable studio pros over the years. They recorded their second release, ‘Bright White Light’ at Grand Palace Studios (Murfreesboro, TN) with Alex Norfleet at the controls. Their third album, ‘Unaka Rising’ was recorded at Chase Park Transduction (Athens, GA) with David Barbe and Drew Vandenburg at the helm. Then they went a step further for their fourth release, ‘Days of Echo’. Marty had come across a story in Tape-Op Magazine that was an interview with recording and producing icon Steve Albini. In the article, Albini mentioned that his studio, Electrical Audio Recording, would record indie bands on a “sliding scale” rate. Marty made the call and got the Bohannons on the waiting list. In almost no time they received a call (Continued on page 6)
Staff Picks from the Calendar Nor & Sav Talented harmonizing siblings opening for Cinema Stereo at the Woodshop The New Quintet Clarinet! Delightful acoustic Americana music at Songbirds August 28. Art Demos at River Gallery Saturdays at noon, be inspired by watching artists at work. This month they have Dennis Heckler and Shelly Hopkins. Poetry and Potions Pairing cocktails with verse at the Reading Room bar. August 28. Life Drawing Every week Townsend Atelier provides a live model to practice figure drawing. Burnside Exploration Cedric and Garry Burnside. Grammy winning Mississippi blues at Woodshop August 30. Wood Brothers This is sibling week apparently. At the Caverns August 23.
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back and were on their way to Chicago to record with a legendary figure. Marty says, “The first thing Albini said to me was, ‘We’re gonna fix your songs…’ and he did.” Both Matt and Marty agree that the experience was a formative part of their careers. Working with a true master gave each of them a different take on recording methods, song structure and everything else that’s important for making good music into great music. In the last two decades the Bohannons have spent their fair share of time on the road. The farthest afield that the band has traveled was a nine-day tour to England in 2008. On this tour Bohannons were a support act for Black Diamond Heavies. After only two or three years in the game, they thought they had “made it”. After all, when you have a tour manager driving you around England in a Mercedes Sprinter and you’re playing nine shows in nine days, that’s the dream! Both brothers are family men that hold down jobs Photo by Brenda Bohannon amid their dedication to music. Whenever a new release comes out, they do short tours that include local shows streaming platforms and get in touch with them on the typical and promotional dates throughout the Southeast and Mid-west, social media sites. and anywhere else that is even vaguely reasonable. If you’re new to Chattanooga, or you’ve been living under a rock, The future for the Bohannons looks bright. An upcoming LP and haven’t checked out the Bohannons yet, you should. Trust as well as more solo records and shows on the way. Recently me. These brothers live for great music and make great music they have invested in their own recording studio, Kudzu Sound, and bring great music to our little city. which promises to be an extremely fruitful outlet for both In short, the Bohannons have become the backbone of the Chattanooga music scene. Between their own musical endeavors and their undying dedication to bringing other performers to town, they are indispensable. You can find their music on most
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LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR
# THURSDAYS @ 50/50 Bar | 6:30 PM
# TUESDAY AUGUST 18 @ Barlery | 6:00 PM. Free. 21+
LUKE SIMMONS — Side B Music Series, an intimate, month-long artist-in-residence program for local musicians. Created in partnership with Third Place Productions.
MARK JONES — Guitarist
@ Barlery | 7 PM. Free OPEN MIC — With Jack Andelouz. Sign-ups at 6 PM
@ Songbirds | 7:00 PM ERIC JOHANSON — Blues Rock. New Orleans-based blues-rock guitarist and songwriter
@ Barlery | 6:00 PM. Free. 21+
Singer Songwriter
DANIMAL & FRIENDS — Psychedelic atl-tronica.
WEDNESDAY JAZZ — Dexter Bell & Friends
# SATURDAY AUGUST 15
@ Songbirds | 7:00 PM
# SUNDAY AUGUST 16 @ Barlery | 10:00 PM. Free. 21+ CHATTANOOGA RIVER GAMES AFTERPARTY —
EDM Event
@ Barrelhouse Ballroom | 1:00: PM. FREE SUNDAY FUNDAY — Danimal
Pinson joined by Tyler Martelli, Adam Brown
AUGUSTANA — Platinum-selling alternative rock band celebrating the 20th anniversary of All the Stars and Boulevards, featuring the hit "Boston."
@ Gate 11 Distillery | 7:00 - 9:00 PM NICK AUSTIN — Folk and blues
singer-songwriter with influences including John Mayer and Jackson
@ Songbirds | 7:00 PM HOTEL BURGUNDY — New
Orleans based, post-punk, shoegaze, and electronic influences. With Snow Clone & Pet Degree
@ The Caverns | 7:00 PM.
Dasher the Band
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@ The Woodshop | 8 - 10 PM SCENIC CITY SOUL NIGHT —
Classic Soul, R&B, and Funk featuring improvisational sets with a rotating cast of performers and vocalists. Elevated BBQ and Curated Cocktails.
# FRIDAY AUGUST 21 @ Barrelhouse Ballroom | 7 PM $20 Adv / $25 DOS. 21+ KINGS OF QUEEN —
# SATURDAY AUGUST 22 @ Barlery | 9:00 PM. Free. 21+
SOL PARADE — Indie Rock /
Funk / Soul
@ Barrelhouse Ballroom | 7 PM (doors), 8 PM (show). $25 Adv / $30 DOS. 18+ AX AND THE HATCHETMEN
— Their upbeat guitar-pop sound. With Foxtide
@ Hi Fi Clydes | 8:30: PM. $5. 21+ CHELSEA DRUGSTORE — MN based band that plays the music of the Rolling Stones with a female lead vocalist.
@ JJ's Bohemia | 8PM (doors), 9PM (show). $10. 21+ DEATHCORE METAL — Encircled Throne, Tabula Rasa, Kamakize Zombie, Tastemaker, Cranial Impalement
Country Snow Clone
LETTUCE — Grammy-nominated funk powerhouse renowned for explosive live performances.
Queen Tribute
MONTGOMERY PIKE —
— A hard-rock double bill featuring two veteran touring bands.
HUDSON MACREADY — Americana / Singer-Songwriter. With Charlie George
@ The Caverns | 7:00 PM (doors), 8:00 PM (show).
@ Puckett's | 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Free
BUCKCHERRY & BLACK STONE CHERRY WITH TYLER BRYANT
| 7:00 PM
Hudson McCready
IVEY LEIGHTON —
@ BARKING LEGS | 7:30 PM. $10 adv $12 door
KZ106 FAMILY REUNION — The Honeybees (Tom Petty Tribute). The Dirtt (Motley Crue tribute), Battery (Metallica tribute)
DASHER THE BAND — Brother-and-sister duo of Max and Laela Dasher, whose sound blends the bayou roots of Northeast Louisiana with the storytelling traditions of Appalachia.
# WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19
# FRIDAYS @ Barlery | 9:00 PM. Free. 21+
@ Gordon Lee Mansion | 4:00: PM. $25 advance,
@ The Signal | 6:30: PM. All Ages
@ Songbirds
Ax and the Hatchetmen
@ Hi Fi Clydes | 8:30: PM. $5. 21+ DIAMOND DOGS — David Bowie Tribute from Chattanooga
@ JJ's Bohemia | 8PM (doors), 9PM (show). $10. 21+ DOOM METAL — Stay Lost, Tan and Handsome, Thoon, By Way Of Fire
@ Puckett's
| 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Free JASON LYLES DUO —
Americana / Power Pop
@ Ross's Landing | 6:30 pm RIVERFRONT NIGHTS — Ten-
nessee's Dead with Trade Secrets. Local folk-rock band opens for Grateful Dead tribute from Nashville
@ The Woodshop | 5 PM (doors) PM. 6 PM (Show) RICK RUSHING III & THE BLUES STRANGERS — Blues
# WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26 @ Barlery | 6:00 PM. Free. 21+
BRANT HALL — Guitarist
# SUNDAY AUGUST 23 @ Boneyard | 2 PM $15. All Ages
@ BARKING LEGS | 7:30 PM $10adv $12 door
PUNK POP MATINEE —
Graber’s GrabBag
I Before E, The Carolyn, The Ok Greats, Press Play
WEDNESDAY JAZZ — Given
@ JJ's Bohemia | 8 PM (doors) 9 PM (show). $10. 21+ HORSE BREAKFAST - MANU LAGI - THE HOWLERS - MERLIN THE CAT — Horse Breakfast
plays anti-folk and puppet-powered DIY punk/garage rock.
Trade Secrets Press Play
@ Songbirds | 7:00 PM PLVNET — EP Release party
With Hour Late
@ Memorial Auditorium | 7:30 pm
18 - Josh Fadem with Chris Crofton comedy tour
timeless soul harmonies and decades of classic hits to Chattanooga.
@ The Caverns | 4 PM (doors), 5 PM (show). THE WOOD BROTHERS
PLVNET
AuGUSt ShowS
THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS — Motown legends bring
— Grammy-nominated Americana trio celebrated for exceptional musicianship and songwriting. With Rick Robertson
Horse Breakfast
# THURSDAY AUGUST 27 @ Boneyard | 7:00 PM. $10 MULT - MAX LANGLINAIS - THE EGO MUSEUM - JARON UTT —
Emo shoe-gaze
@ The Caverns | 7:00 PM.
@ The Signal | 6:30: PM. All Ages PAUL CAUTHEN — Known for
his booming baritone and acclaimed albums including Country Coming Down and Black on Black.
22 - Stay Lost, Tan and Handsome, Thoon, By Way Of Fire 26 - Horse Breakfast, Manu Lagi, The Howlers, Merlin the Cat 29 - Mark “Porkchop" Holder memorial show
MAC MCANALLY & SCOTTY EMERICK — Nashville Song-
writers Hall of Fame member Mac McAnally joins longtime Jimmy Buffett collaborator Scotty Emerick.
21 - Encircled Throne, Tabula Rasa, Kamikaze Zombie, Tastemaker, Cranial Impalement
30 - Mixed Signals, Super Famicom, Inoculated City, Tom Foote
The Wood Brothers
# MONDAY AUGUST 24 @ Gate 11 Distillery | 7:30 - 10:00 PM MONDAY BLUES JAM — Hosted by Yattie Westfield and Jonathan Wimpee.
The Ego Museum
231 E MLK BLVD
@ The Woodshop | 5 PM(doors). 6 PM (show) CINEMA STEREO WITH NOR & SAV — Alternative Rock
# TUESDAY AUGUST 25 @ Barlery | 6:00 PM. Free. 21+ ANNA MARIE — Singer - song-
writer Paul Cauthen
Nor and Sav
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@ The Woodshop | 8 - 10 PM
@ Songbirds | 7:00 PM
SCENIC CITY SOUL NIGHT — Classic Soul, R&B, and Funk featuring improvisational sets with a rotating cast of performers and vocalists. Elevated BBQ and Curated Cocktails.
THE NEW QUINTET — Chattanooga ensemble honoring traditional folk, ragtime, old-time, and early country music through harmony-rich, genre-blurring performances. With BROTHER AND THE HAYES
@ Walker Theatre | 7:30 PM OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS — Helped define the country
rock sound of the 1970s with classics like "Jackie Blue" and "If You Wanna Get to Heaven."
# FRIDAY AUGUST 28 @ Barking Legs | 8:00 - 10:00 PM. $25 MILES TO MANHATTAN- A NIGHT OF CABARET — A fund-
raiser supporting Chattanooga playwright Chris Mathis and actress Cortney Warner as they take Mathis's original play, Unreached Things, to an Off-Broadway production at the Circle Festival in New York City.
@ Barlery | 8:00 PM. $10. 21+ CUATRO CINCO — Album
release for upcoming "Nothing But Work" album. With the Gloss Family band, opening band Danimal
@ Cherry Street Tavern | 8 (DOORS) 9 (SHOW) $24 21+ MAX BEMIS — An acoustic evening with Max Bemis of Say Anything performing songs from his extensive catalog. With Queen Brother
@ Hi Fi Clydes | 8:30 PM. $5. 21+ THE GUMPTION — Austin, TX
based outfit inspired by the sounds of Western Swing, Country, Bluegrass, Jazz, and Blues
The New Quintet
@ The Caverns | 7:00 PM MERSIV - STONEHENGE II — A
two-night immersive electronic music event featuring different supporting lineups each night. WITH TAIKI NULIGHT, OKAYJAKE & RJ WLKR
# SATURDAY AUGUST 29 @ Barlery | 8:00 PM. Free. 21+ RICK RUSHING BAND — Blues
@ Hi Fi Clydes | 8:30: PM. $10. 21+
65 NORTH PICKERS — Jamgrass from Richmond, KY
@ JJ's Bohemia | 8 PM (doors) 9 PM (show). $10. 21+ MARK PORKCHOP HOLDER MEMORIAL — Fiery bluesman
and founding member of Black Diamond Heavies. The Unsatisfied, Travis Kilgore, Joshua Songs, tba
@ The Woodshop | 5 PM (Doors) 6 PM (show) LANDON FITZPATRICK BAND
— After years touring with Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys and beginning his career at just 15 years old, Fitzpatrick returned home to revive his own band.
# SUNDAY AUGUST 30 @ Boneyard | 2 PM (show). $15. All Ages HARDCORE MATINEE — Delta Hate, Fliora, Corrupted Influence, No Eden
Faith driven Country Delta Hate
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MIXED SIGNALS
@ The Woodshop | 5:00 PM. 6:00 PM BURNSIDE EXPLORATION 2
— Mississippi Hill Country Blues. Grammy winner Cedric Burnside reunites with Grammy-nominated Garry Burnside
Burnside
# MONDAY AUGUST 31 @ Barking Legs | 7:30 PM $10 adv $12 door
JUSTINE BLANCHET —
Justine Blanchet
Signals, SuperFamicom, Inoculated City, Tom Foote
RIVERFRONT NIGHTS — Departure - Journey tribute with Hot Fuss (The Killers tribute from ATL)
@ Puckett's | 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Free
@ Puckett's | 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Free CODY WICKLINE — Country
@ Ross's Landing | 6:30 PM
@ JJ's Bohemia | 8 PM (doors) 9 PM (show). $10. 21+ GARAGE PUNK — Mixed
JAZZ JAM FOR PROS — Professional/advanced players will have the opportunity to share their music with a house trio. Follow us on Instagram @livewire_chatt
The
WOODSHOP Weekly Programming
ANd Concerts Schedule: thewoodshoplisteningroom.com
JHETT black’s
Tuesday
Bluesday Every Tuesday 6 PM
Live audience blues radio show with Jhett Black & The Big River Blues Band with the best in regional and national guests every week.
Scenic City
Soul Night Every Thursday
8PM Hosted by Bryant ‘Bass Hitter’ Russell Classic Soul & R&B.Sweatiest night at The Woodshop. Rotating cast of vocalists
Forever Bluegrass Every Friday 8PM Real, Traditional Bluegrass. Different bands weekly, Curated by Cindy Pinion & Forever Bluegrass
The Woodshop Listening Room • St. Elmo • Chattanooga
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RECORD Review
LILLIAN: Empty Places
Other strong tracks include the opening track “Photophobia” with its lush synth contrasted by harmonized lyrics that at times feel almost shouted. “Changling” opens with a riff that compares favorably to The Cure’s “In Between Days.” The second track, “The Void” is an upbeat song with a driving chorus that will translate well to Lillian’s already strong live performances.
Over the past several years, Chattanooga’s Lillian has become the go-to band for vampires, vampire-adjacent and the vampire-curious. According to the band’s guitarist/keyboardist Graham Courter, the trio even got their start two decades ago performing live accompaniment for a local screening of the classic 1922 silent horror film “Nosferatu.”
In contrast, “No Shadow” opens with a simple drum track by Boutwell setting the stage for Knight’s bass followed by a guitar riff by Courter before Boutwell’s vocals finally join the song 45 seconds into the track. The tension built is then released in an almost acoustic bridge with just vocals and guitar that set up the final section of the song.
These guys know the dangers that lurk in the dark, and they’re here to celebrate it.
Lillian’s first studio album is another strong performance by one of Chattanooga’s legendary live bands and should be a must-buy for anyone who loves good music. If you like vampires, even better.
by Jim Tanner
Two years ago, Lillian released its debut self-titled EP, and now they’re back with their first full-length LP “Empty Places,” which will be released this fall. This new offering from Courter, drummer Josh Boutwell and bassist Travis Knight gives their fans more of what they have come to expect while adding some new touches that add to their bag of tricks. Producer/engineer Daniel Nelson captures the band’s signature sound without changing what makes Lillian such a strong group of artists. The new release retains the atmospheric pop sound that has made Lillian a strong live draw throughout Chattanooga, with elements of Depeche Mode, the Cure and Joy Division combined to create their own distinct sound. The new album continues that trend, with eight songs exploring love, longing, heartbreak and (occasionally) the undead. The first single from the new album “Visionary” was released on streaming services in March of this year. This song has many of the elements that make for a classic Lillian track There’s the throbbing bass and driving drums from Knight and Boutwell providing a foundation the Courter’s often ethereal guitar and synth and Knight’s distinctive vocals delivering dreamy and vaguely sinister lyrics such as, “Our time is running out; we lost it, baby. All we have is you and I. Forgive and forget, it’s not my way lately. What we had will never die.”
New Releases PLVNET has a new EP with release party August 22 at Songbirds. Three new tracks, featuring "Cocoon."
This is a new feature section to announce upcoming releases for local artists. Let us announce your new release by providing details at Livewire-chatt.com. They will print the issue before release.
Lillian adds new touches to their sound with songs such as the fourth track “All Rise,” which opens with the harmonies of the repeated line, “When you raise your hand, we will be there waiting in the fold” adding a new touch somewhat reminiscent of “’Til I Die” from the Beach Boys’ 1971 classic “Surf’s Up.” But that’s not the only surprise waiting for the listener in “All Rise.” The track moves from the intro more upbeat territory after the intro before a rhythmic break sets up a guitar solo that has almost a surf rock feel of the Ventures or perhaps Duane Eddy. The effect feels natural with the band’s overall sound while adding some new elements for listeners to discover. According to Courter, “IKYK” was a song that didn’t come together until the band got into the studio, and the result gives the song a loose feel without feeling sloppy or losing their precise way of producing music.
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by lfp
Spotlight by Marc Michael
Sacke and Sugar In the beginning Angela Clouse took up jewelry making as a simple matter of necessity. “I used to make my own jewelry in school. There was nothing quite weird enough for me at say, the mall, so I kind of did my own thing with found objects. I’ve always liked creating visual art, so it was a fun hobby that taught me the basics of jewelry making.” In 2020 Angela made the decision to put her creativity to work, first by designing t-shirts, and then by selling prints of her photography. A talented designer and photographer, she experienced some modest success with both ventures. Driven to try new things, she soon decided to put her jewelry making skills to use. Her business plan was simple: she would make jewelry that she herself would wear. “I find inspiration in goth and punk culture, fantasy, vintage, and costume designs from tv and films. Music is an incredibly important part of my life, so it inevitably influences a lot of what I do. I also really like horror films, which helps me keep things a little creepy.” Her aesthetic has proven popular enough to garner the attention of more than a few influencers and celebrity costumers. Her original work is worn by such notables as WWE star Alexa Bliss and the award-winning actress and Broadway star Cynthia Erivo who you may recognize as Elphaba from the films Wicked and Wicked: For Good.
Angela is quick to share credit for her success with her best friend, marketing professional Michael Miller. Together they have worked to develop a brand that is fun, distinct and cohesive on Instagram (@sacke_and_sugar) and Etsy (sackeandsugarco.etsy.com.) As important as an online presence may be, she finds her greatest success at fairs and markets. “I travel to markets primarily between Nashville and Atlanta throughout the year, and my list of upcoming events can be found on my Instagram. I sell a larger variety of pieces at my market booths than online. I’m always making jewelry as inspiration strikes in my home studio, so my inventory is constantly changing. There are always new pieces, many of them one of a kind. I also offer bone jewelry at markets, which are ethically sourced wearable art.” They say do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. There’s no doubt that Angela has put the work in, but the journey from a high school student just looking to express herself to a successful entrepreneur has been a passion project. “The thing that I love the most about doing this for the past few years are all the incredible people I’ve met. I have returning customers who I know by name and I love sharing what I’ve been working on with them. There is also a real sense of community among the artists and vendors I’ve met as well, and many of them are like family to me now. I feel really fortunate to have found something creative that I love to do and that seems to bring joy to others.” The Sacke and Sugar Co. Etsy shop has some stunning examples of her jewelry, all of which is surprisingly affordable. To see an even wider variety of artistic pieces you’ll want to follow her Instagram page where her schedule of events is updated regularly.
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EVENT CALENDAR COMEDY # TUESDAYS @ Gate 11 Distillery | 7:30 - 10:00 PM
JEST IN TIME — Every Tuesday Shellyta Chatman hosts Chattanooga's only Comedy Challenge! Come to compete and show your comedy improv chops! or Simply come for the laughs and fun! Sign-ups at 7:30 pm
# TUESDAYS @ JJ's Bohemia | 7 PM OPEN MIC COMEDY — Tuesdays hosted by Patrick Cuttle
# WEDNESDAYS @ Cherry Street Tavern | 7:00: PM
# THURSDAY AUGUST 20 @ Comedy Catch | 7:00 PM. Adult
tanooaga. A good old fashioned night of comedy! Check out a variety of improv teams bringing their unique brand of hilarity.
HA HA HAPPY HOUR - WEDNESDAYS — Comedy Open Mic with
AMBER WALLIN — Amber is a comedian, host, and storyteller based in LA, specializing in lifestyle, comedy, and parenting content.
# WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26 @ Comedy Catch | 7:00 PM. Rated R
host Shellyta & friends. Sign up 6:30
# SUNDAY AUGUST 16 @ Meet at Comedy Catch | 2:00: PM. $30 WHISKEY CASKET MURDER MYSTERY — An interactive
murder mystery event where YOU help solve the case of bootlegger TC Betterton's untimely - and enigmatic - demise. Improv Chattanooga presents in partnership with Clumpie's Ice Cream, Comedy Catch, Frothy Monkey, Tailgate, Chattanooga Whiskey, and Hotel Chalet. Ticket includes beverages and treats provided by partner establishment.
# AUG 21 - 22 @ Comedy Catch | Various. Rated R JENNY ZIGRINO — National
headliner whose credits include Comedy Central, Conan, and Bad Santa 2.
JOSH FADEM WITH CHRIS CROFTON — Josh Fadem is an
actor, comedian, and voice artist seen on Better Call Saul. Chris Crofton is a comedian, musician, actor, writer, and self-proclaimed 'Advice King'.
— Championship round where finalists from the regional city competitions compete for the title of Funniest Southeastern City. (BIRMINGHAM VS. HUNTSVILLE)
# FRIDAY AUGUST 21 @ Caffeine Addicts | 7:00: PM. $20 BIG RICH BROCK AND FRIENDS
— Clean Comedy. With Trey Dunn
# SUNDAY AUGUST 30 @ Gate 11 Distillery | 7:30 - 10:00 PM E.IGHT AT THE GATE COMEDY SHOWCASE — MC Alex
Hutchinson hosts our monthly comedy showcase featuring the best in local comedy performances. Come out for this free show featuring headliner Pierre Guyton from Atlanta and seven other hilarious performers.
ART + Big Rich Brock
# SATURDAY AUGUST 22 @ The Chattery | 7:30 PM 18+. $15 IMPROV NIGHT — Improv Chat-
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IMPROV NIGHT — Improv Chattanooga
ONTONIO KAREEM — Named New York's Funniest 2025.
# WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19 @ Comedy Catch | 7 PM. Rated R SOUTHEASTERN CITY SLAM
# FRIDAY AUGUST 28 @ Chatt Public Library | 7:30 - 8:30 PM. Free
# AUG 28 - 29 @ Comedy Catch | Various. Rated R
Jenny Zigrino
# TUESDAY AUGUST 18 @ JJ's Bohemia | 8 PM
SOUTHEASTERN CITY SLAM FINALS — Finals
# AUGUST 22 @ River Gallery | 12:00: PM PAINTING DEMO- DENNIS HECKLER — Heckler's painting
process is rather straightforward whether painting in the studio or on location. It is all about the inspiration of the setting,
capturing the light and the drama of the scene. He paints with a palette knife in multiple layers of wet over dry oils on canvas-mounted panels building texture and radiant color, letting previous layers show to capture the moment in an impressionistic style.
Autumn Forest by Dennis Heckler
# AUGUST 29 @ River Gallery | 12:00: PM MIXED MEDIA DEMO - SHELLY HOPKINS — Shelley's process in-
volves mark making, laying down vibrant and joyful colors of paint, and sometimes adding collage to create contemporary portraiture, abstract, and landscape scenes that carry depth and dimension. The process involves continually building up layers using charcoal,
practice. We will set up a still life from which you can work or you can work on/bring your own project. All mediums are welcome.
# THURSDAYS @ Townsend Atelier | 6-9pm $15. LIFE DRAWING -OPEN DRAWING & PAINTING STUDIO — 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.
# AUGUST 21-23 @ Townsend Atelier | 10am-5pm. $495 PAINT THE LIGHT NOT THE DETAILS- WATERCOLOR WITH JEAN-FRANCOIS ARNAUD —
Join us for a three-day watercolor workshop. He has developed a simplified and expressive approach to watercolor that is both effective and intuitive. His approach is based on a limited palette of four primary colors: royal blue, cadmium yellow, cadmium red, and indigo. This simplification of colors, inspired by his background in printing, helps to better understand color construction and achieve greater chromatic harmony.
acrylic, oil and scrapings until the final painting emerges.
# AUGUST 28-30 @ Townsend Atelier | 10am-5pm. $495
# AUGUST 12 & 19 @ Townsend Atelier | 10:00: AM. $10. All Ages
WATERCOLOR & SKETCHBOOK3 DAYS TO FREE YOUR JOURNAL WITH JEAN FRANCOIS ARNAUD — This three-day work-
A Table Set for Matisse by Shelly Hopkins
WEDNESDAY OPEN STUDIO
— Are you looking for a creative space to grow, connect, and be inspired? By request, we are now offering a time for you to come and work in our studio with others on a monthly basis. Come and hang out with new folks or bring a friend! Each month, you are invited to our studio to work on your art
shop is an invitation to discover the art of the sketchbook, the perfect companion for painters and travelers, always ready to capture a fleeting moment, an idea, or an emotion. The beauty of watercolor sketching is also its challenge -it highlights the quality of drawing and encourages careful observation
# WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19
BOOK STUFF @ Verre Noir # FRIDAY AUGUST 28 @ The Reading Room Bar | 6PM (doors), 7 PM (show). $50+ taxes and fees. 21+
POETRY & POTIONS — An immersive experience featuring spoken word, craft cocktails and a literary atmosphere. See what's waiting between the lines. Tickets include 4 miniature cocktails paired with poems. Let us know in advance if you need non-alcholic cocktails at readingroombar@ gmail.com.
# SATURDAY AUGUST 29 @ The Reading Room Bar | 12 PM. Free. All Ages
| 5:30pm-7:30pm. $85 STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP
— Create your own stained glass suncatcher while learning the basics of stained glass design, foiling, soldering, and finishing. Choose from a variety of patterns and colored glass to complete your project.
# SATURDAY AUGUST 22 @ Safelight District | 2- 5:30 pm. $45 INTRO TO COLOR DEVELOPING
— Learn how to develop your own color roll of film and receive digital scans of your negatives. Kevin Lane instructor.
SCAVENGER HUNT IN THE STACKS — Come do our Scav-
enger Hunt in the Stacks the last Saturday of every month! Bring a friend or test your mental metal alone. Questions are different every month, so come out and find stuff. Complete the 25-item hunt and get a drink for $1!
CLASS # SATURDAY AUGUST 15 @ Chattlab Makerspace | 11:00 AM. FREE. All Ages CHATTANOOGA REPAIR CAFE
— Stuff Fixed Free! Do you have something sitting around that needs fixed? Bring it by Chattlab on the 3rd Saturday of the month so we can help you fix it! We work on anything. If you can get it in the door, we'll give it a go. If you know what parts you need, bring them with you. Questions or interested in helping? Email repair@everyturn.net
# WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19 @ Plant Bar | 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Free (donations welcome)
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# CALL FOR TIMES @ GRATEFUL GLASSWORKS | Ages 14+ $100 +/INTRO TO GLASSBLOWING 101 — Grateful Glassworks is a
borosilicate glassblowing studio. Founded by artist Blake Rolfe, the studio was created to make the art of flameworking more accessible to beginners, creatives, and the simply curious. GratefulGlassworks.com
DANCE # MONDAYS @ Barlery | 9:00: PM
OPEN DECKS WITH GIGI.XOX
— EDM night
# SATURDAY AUGUST 22 @ Boneyard | 8 PM
# CALL FOR TIMES
GOTH NIGHT — Presented by Unknown Pleasures
ACTIVE OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS — Dedicated to
# FRIDAY AUGUST 28 @ The Signal | 8:00: PM. 18+
@ Red Bank Com Center enriching the lives of adults aged 55 + by providing free recreational, educational, and social opportunities. Fitness classes, creative arts, guest speakers, and community events, the program promotes physical wellness, lifelong learning, and meaningful social connections in a welcoming and supportive environment. REDBANKTN.GOV
KAWAII RAVE — Anime / K-Pop
Dance Party
@ Barrelhouse Ballroom | 9 PM $20 Adv / $25 DOS 18+ WORK IT — 90s/2000s R&B and Hip Hop Night
ART AROUND TOWN AVA Main and Landis Education Galleries: Annual Juried
Member Exhibition Every year, AVA hosts a Juried Show for our Member Artists. Each year a panel of jurors (each an established professional in the visual art field) score and evaluate submissions from AVA’s member artists. This show is a smaller scale group exhibit and helps us determine an artist for our annual Solo Artist Exhibition. The artist whose work receives the highest score from the Jurors is awarded “Best in Show” and will receive a solo exhibition of their work at AVA the following year as well as serving as a juror for the next Juried Show. Jurors are also each asked to select an artist to receive “Juror’s Choice” for automatic inclusion in the exhibition, regardless of score. Those artists are awarded a small group exhibition of their work in the Landis Education Gallery the following year, coinciding with the Best in Show solo exhibition. Exhibit Duration- Friday, July 3rd-August 28th
Hart Gallery The Chattanooga Public Library and the Hart
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# SATURDAY AUGUST 29 @ Barrelhouse Ballroom | $20 Adv / $25 DOS. 18+ A FIRSTWAVE 80'S NIGHT —
80s New Wave Dance Party
@ The Signal | 10:30: AM. All ages GOLDEN - A K-POP KIDS PARTY
— Family Dance Party
DRAG SHOW # THURSDAY AUGUST 20 @ Barking Legs Theater | 8:30 PM. $16.80 18+ DRAG ON DODDS — Queen,
kings, and everyone in-between will compete for a chance to place in the top 3, voted on by YOU!
# SUNDAY AUGUST 23 @ Barlery | 7:00 PM. Free. 21+
Montice, Daisy Chase, Kristina Siskole, Jessica Chrystt
FESTIVAL
# SUNDAY AUGUST 16 @ First Horizon Pavilion | 11:00am - 4:00pm MARKET TRIVIA — Join us for live trivia games at 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30, featuring a mix of general trivia, pop culture, food, and history knowledge.
# SATURDAY AUGUST 22 @ Red Bank City Park | 5:30 - 8:30 pm
FOOD TRUCK SATURDAY — Live Music - Robin Baker Blues Band Food Trucks: Broomes Beverages, Chubby Vegan, Clever Ale House, Freddy Hanner, Fud Vybez, & Windy City Eatz. Bring chairs, picnic blankets, and well behaved dogs!
SUNDAY SERVICE — with DJ Leveron. Featuring T’yana
digital art. Each piece offers a unique insight into the artist’s personal journey and perspective. The exhibit features pieces from returning artists Alex Scoggins and Angel Pellegrino, alongside more than a dozen other local artists. On view on the first floor of the Downtown Library through August 31. The 109 Gallery Celebrating the life's work of Mike Holsomback with the opening of his solo exhibition, One Monkey Don't Stop The Show. Mike is one of our region's most accomplished painters, a dedicated educator, mentor, and veteran whose influence reaches far beyond the walls of his studio. Through decades of teaching and an unwavering commitment to his practice, he has profoundly shaped the lives of generations of artists throughout our region. His work has found its way into museums, galleries, and collections across the country, but perhaps his greatest legacy lives within the artists and students he has encouraged along the way. Exhibition on view through September 6
Hunter Museum of American Art Saya Woolfalk: Empathic
Universe uses immersive digital artwork featuring kaleidoscopic video and sound to explore imagined future realities through an all-encompassing, science-fiction storyworld. As only the second venue for the exhibition (before it travels to the Smithsonian), the Hunter is excited to bring Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe to the region.
CHA Art Space At their new home near baggage claim. Remind Me deals with sentiment, warm memories, nostalgia, etc.
# SUNDAY AUGUST 23 @ First Horizon Pavilion | 11:00am - 4:00pm TOUCH A TRUCK — his special
Market day invites families to get up close with a variety of vehicles - from work trucks and emergency vehicles to heavy equipment - and explore them in a safe, interactive environment. Live Music: Bella Lam, Zech Dallas
# SUNDAY AUGUST 30 @ First Horizon Pavilion | 11:00am - 4:00 pm
TEAM SPIRIT DAY — Wear your favorite team's colors while you shop, snack, and soak up the Sunday vibes. Rep your pro, college, high school, middle school, or hometown teams. Live Music: Sloppy Street Tacos
| 4:00: PM. R ROMA — A year in the life of an
upper-middle-class family's maid in Mexico City in the early 1970s.
# THURSDAY AUGUST 20 @ Shredder's Lair | 8:00: PM RUMBLE FISH —
Monthly Cinemania screening. Free popcorn
JAWS — When a massive killer
shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to the local police chief, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.
# SATURDAY AUGUST 22 @ Walker Theater | 7:00: PM. R
THE GODFATHER PART II
— The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.
@ Walker Theater | 7:30: PM. Not Rated THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE — A senator returns
to a Western town for the funeral of an old friend and tells the story of his origins.
FILM
# SUNDAY AUGUST 16 @ Walker Theater
# FRIDAY AUGUST 21 @ Walker Theater | 7:30: PM. PG
The Godfather Part II
# WEEKENDS @ Wilderness Outdoor Movie Theater | 7:30 PM (doors), 9:40: PM (show). $7/person cash only. Ages 3 & under free. All ages DRIVE-IN MOVIE — Check
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Intown Gallery Jane Newman’s show at In-Town Gallery offers an assortment of places inviting you to perch, ponder, pray & pass the time, to “Sit a-Spell” as Jane’s grandfather used to say. Snapshots of favorite work chairs, reading chairs, easy chairs, napping spots, porches, beaches, swings, rides & diners-all beckon for solitude or time with another. These vignettes give you permission to slow down & catch up.
Howard Finster's Paradise Gardens Birds of a Feather:
BlackCatTips Atlanta street folk artist (aka Kyle Brooks) presents a solo exhibition inspired by a spring residency at Paradise Garden. During his nearly week-long stay, Brooks found inspiration in the Garden's whimsical setting, abundant bird life, and birdsong. The exhibition's title reflects both the many bird paintings he created afterward and his artistic connection to Howard Finster and his visionary work. 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville, Georgia. Show runs until September 27.
Stove Works Radical Rage Curated by Charlie Farrell.
Participating Artists - Desmond Lewis, Chayse Sampy, estefanía vallejo santiago, James McKissic, Jordan Matthew, Omolará Williams McCallister. Radical Rage explores rage as a powerful catalyst for creativity and change rather than something to suppress. Through sculpture, painting, installation, textiles, and photography, the artists transform anger and frustration into works that challenge perspectives and imagine new possibilities.
website for what is showing. wildernesstheater.com
OUTDOORS # WEDNESDAYS @ Fiamma Pizza Co. | 6 PM. FREE. All Ages
RIVER RUNNERS — Chattanooga's longest continuous run group (circa 2019) meets
Upstairs and Left Down the Stairs A group show of Artists and Community members from Saint Andrew’s Center in Highland Park. In Bloom Organized by Scenic City Clay Arts. A ceramic exhibition all about growth, change, and everything that comes with it (the messy parts included). Work that explores personal journeys of becoming and challenges the idea that growth has to be neat, linear, or “perfect.”.
River Gallery Joan Bontempo Mixed-media. She finds a beau-
ty there in broken tiles made for churches, the broken statues, the messages sprayed on the surfaces, the peeled sun-faded paint that revealed a splendid color underneath. These surfaces and remnants are captured by photograph and gathered over decades in the cities and towns in which she has lived, worked and traveled. The visual elements give life to the fragments that connect our past, purpose and the amalgam of our contemporary lives. The discarded becomes new again as a visual language. Wave Length Space Solo show by Chase Williamson- A Prism of Blue exploring the interconnection of the Southern Black garden, memorial waters, and Black womanhood.
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# AUGUST 14- 16 @ Ross's Landing | Details TBA RIVER GAMES — Three days of athletes throwing down at the edge of what's possible — and a downtown crowd close enough to feel the spray.
# SATURDAY AUGUST 22 @ CHI Memorial Stadium | 7:00 PM. $12+
RED WOLVES SOCCER CLUB —
vs New York Cosmos
# SATURDAY AUGUST 29 @ CHI Memorial Stadium | 7:00 PM. $12+
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
@ Finley Stadium | 7:00 PM. $8+ CHATTANOOGA FC —
vs Carolina Core FC
THEATER
# FRIDAY AUGUST 28 @ Tennessee Valley Theater | Ages 18+ LIZZIE BORDEN OF FALL RIVER BY TIM KELLY — Performance
dates are August 28 - September 6. Directed by Anessa VanHorn Spring City, TN
GAMES # MONDAYS @ Barlery | 6:00 PM
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# WEDNESDAYS @ Barlery Backroom | 7:00: PM DUNGEONS & DRAGONS — A
cooperative, tactical role playing game that combines open-ended collaborative storytelling with deep tactical combat, class builds, and probability-based skill checks.
# TUESDAYS @ Barlery backroom | 6:00 PM MAGIC- THE GATHERING — Think of it like Chess meets Lord of the Rings, but with the collectible customization of sports trading cards.
# SATURDAY AUGUST 29 @ The Signal | 5:30: PM. 21+
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traditional bingo on its head -this is a full-blown party rave with DJs, dance-offs, lip-sync battles, confetti showers, and
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TRIVIA # WEDNESDAYS @ Broads Lounge | 7:00: PM. 21+ MUSIC TRIVIA WITH RICHARD
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# TUESDAYS @ Cherry Street Tavern | 7:30: AM TAVERN TRIVIA — Boozy prizes and swag for the smartest!
# WEDNESDAYS @ Clever Alehouse | 7:00: PM TRIVIA WEDNESDAY — Presented by Clever Donkey, home of the Smart Ass
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GOOD EATS by Lori Kyle
Where We Got Our Flavor On This Week: Mah Kin Sometimes the best meals happen because two friends have had a DAMN DAY and need food STAT. My friend Darin and I had been running around, recovering from a long day and picking up a few Halloween treasures, including my new favorite decorative raven, Rowena. Anyway, back to the topic…by the time we finished, we had officially become two HANGRY gals, and somebody needed to feed us quickly before we began to hiss. We had both heard great things about Mah Kin, and man, were we lucky to be in the right place at the right time.
lemongrass, kaffir lime, chili, garlic, shallots and fresh herbs (I declined the chili because I’m a wuss). The dish was slurpy, bright, hearty, comforting and beautifully fragrant. It filled our bellies, hearts and souls. We also enjoyed the savory Pad Kra Pao with chicken, vegetables, Thai sweet basil and steamed rice. Before leaving, I ordered hubs Pad Thai with chicken, and grabbed myself a creamy Thai Milk Tea for the road. Hangries officially cured.
Mah Kin is tucked into one of those little strip malls where all the really cool food places live. It immediately gave me Buford Highway memories and reminded me I am overdue for an Atlanta visit with friends, and a serious food crawl. Mah Kin was bright, colorful and welcoming, with a couple of families, which I love to see, a couple on a date, and us, the Hangry Gals. Our delightful server helped us choose a few things, and got our emergency under control.
Please…Take chances with food. Try new things. Share new cuisines. Taste, taste, TASTE. Be messy. Slurp those noodles. Savor your food, your experience and especially your friends. As always tip, tip, TIP your server. Be kind and thankful. If this dining experience were a vibe: “So Obsessed” by Siebold. Sometimes you just need a friend, an adventure, a raven named Rowena and something delicious. Mah Kin 5210 Brainerd Road, Suite 136 Chattanooga, TN 37411
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LIFE IN THE ‘NOOG by Chuck Crowder
Big Dumb Trucks There’s nothing worse than looking in the rearview mirror at the sight of a massive grill barreling down the road towards you at an obnoxious rate of speed. Why? Because you know exactly what it is—a big dumb truck. You know the breed. Usually a Ford, Chevy, Dodge, or other pick-up truck brand known for being “built tough.” They’re usually about six feet off the ground, have four doors and room for eight screaming kids, feature an enormous engine compartment, a “payload” massive enough to hold a full-size car, and a rarely used trailer hitch sticking out about three feet off the back bumper. And, if the driver has a certain penchant for extremism, the back wheels will number four. A “dually.”
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Bear in mind, a big dumb truck’s outrageous size has very little to do with its intended purpose. Despite countless TV commercials depicting big dumb trucks as a working man’s friend, the drivers of these behemoths aren’t in fact haulin’ hay, ropin’ cattle, pulling horse trailers, transporting large steel girders, or anything else that would test the true limits of American truck building ingenuity. No sir, in most cases around the ‘Noog—big dumb trucks simply make up for tiny insecurities. They also offer safe cover for piss-poor driving habits. A wise man once said that those who can’t do, teach. And using that logic, it’s safe to say that those who can’t drive, drive big dumb trucks. Constant, excessive speeding, tailgating, riding the yellow line, turning wide, sharp stops, running red lights, you name it, they’ll do it—simply because they can. If a big dumb truck gets into an accident—likely their fault because they can’t see where they’re going—the lion’s share of the damage will happen to the other car. That means YOU will have to deal with filing claims and wasting time at body shops—not the big dumb truck. Those drivers just take the insurance hit, then climb back into their rolling mobile home to ride again. While on the surface that may sound like a smart choice, it’s the only advantage of driving a big dumb truck. You see, the same people who rate the health of the world’s economy based solely on local gas prices are also the drivers who put about 100 miles a day on a vehicle designed to yield just 8 miles to the gallon. They moan about a fuel fund deficit that is easily explained by simple math, not rocket science. However, science was never a strong subject for big dumb truck drivers. I mean, if you need a ladder to get into the driver’s seat, how are you supposed to easily load a new sofa or bags of mulch into the bed? What’s the half-life of a 4x4 tire that never leaves the pavement? And, how’s that ride feel halfway to Atlanta? Pretty bumpy, huh? Fact is, big dumb trucks are a ridiculous display of “manly” prowess that is as ingeniously clever as the halfwit behind the wheel. So, if you’re the kind of person who proudly drives a normal-size pickup truck, I commend you. And I may need to borrow it this Saturday to move a sofa. Thanks! Livewire | VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 8 « 21
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