Brass Against
In an effort to use music to make a statement and inspire change, Brass Against has grown into a dynamic, revolving kaleidoscope of like-minded souls. Known for their viral covers of Rage Against the Machine, Tool, Soundgarden, Black Sabbath, etc., the collective is composed of mostly professional jazz musicians, allowing creativity, flexibility and inclusivity among the group and differentiating themselves from the usual all-male rock bands.
Gangstagrass
Gangstagrass is a genre-demolishing new formula, taking full advantage of the improvisational aspects of both hip-hop and bluegrass. With mastermind Rench on guitar and beats, MCs R-SON and Dolio the Sleuth trading verses, Dan Whitener on banjo, B.E. Farrow on fiddle, and frequent three-part harmonies, the Gangstagrass stage show has garnered a reputation among fans for its dynamism and spontaneity. You have to see it to believe it.
Austin Meade
Austin Meade’s music overflows with wide‑open soulfulness. After finding his true voice playing guitar as a teen in his pastor‑father’s church, those experiences lend both a gravitas and rebelliousness to Meade’s songs and self. Now he’s the frontman of his own band slinging guitar licks with expert precision, seamlessly blending genres into a groovy yet piercingly fresh sound of rock 'n' roll.
Jazz Futures
Step into the rhythm of jazz at Jazz Futures, an innovative event blending performance with education. We invite Jazz enthusiasts and aspiring musicians to immerse themselves in the soulful world of jazz.
Gareth Pearson
Gareth Pearson is referred to as “The Welsh Tornado” which is particularly appropriate, seeing as this special talent combines fingerstyle pyrotechnics, with explosive lead runs making Pearson one of the most exciting acoustic musicians gigging today.
Tinsley Ellis
Atlanta-based blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Tinsley Ellis has been recording and traveling the world for over four decades, delivering his feral, guitar-fueled, original electric blues-rock to ever-growing audiences at concert halls, festivals, and clubs. According to Tinsley, his new first-ever solo acoustic album, Naked Truth, is both “a departure and an arrival.”
Open Mic Night
On March 27th from 6–9 PM, we’re presenting our twice-a-month open mic night series hosted by James Snider of the local band Fresh Mind. So come on out, grab a drink from the bar, and enjoy tunes by local musicians in a renowned concert hall. Free to attend; donations encouraged.
TEDxChattanooga Sessions: Randy Steele, Bindy, & Fawley
Returning for the fourth time on Friday, March 28th is TEDxChattanooga's "Sessions"—a truly unique experience not offered anywhere else in town. Local musicians Randy Steele, Bindy, & Fawley will take the Songbirds stage in an intimate listening-room vibe. Think NPR's TinyDesk meets a TED Talk. At Sessions, inspiration meets creativity and captivating musical performances intertwine with powerful ideas.
Lenox Hills with Solstice
A Nashville rock duo with a raucous yet dynamic sound, Lenox Hills was founded in Chattanooga by brothers Luke and Packy Mullin. Whether they’re shaking their amps until the casings start to crack or drawing back to expose the underlying vulnerability which seeps into every corner of their music, they never allow for the music to remain motionless.
Kasvot Chätt and Three Star Revival
Come rock with Kasvot Chätt, this city’s first and only Phish tribute band! They’ll be keeping it fresh, fun, and a little unpredictable. Plus an opening set by Three Star Revival whose meaningful lyrics, catchy melodies, and soulful musicianship take the listener across a plethora of genres including funk, rock, soul, jazz, americana, and pop.
Paul Childers feat. A Stevie Ray Vaughan Set
Blending Pop, R&B, and Soul, Paul Childers is leading a new breed of singer/songwriters and guitarists. Hailing from Nashville, he finds a way to blur the lines between Stevie Ray Vaughan and Hendrix styles of guitar playing, a Motown rhythm section, and pop vocal melodies.
The Unsatisfied
The Unsatisfied is a post-punk/hard rock band from Chattanooga, TN renowned for their powerful live shows, clever compositions, and creative branding. Founded in 1986, the band began in the southern underground music scene and ascended to greater acclaim, fast becoming darlings of New York/New Rock and the CBGB's punk scene.
Jeremy Would Let Me Drown: GRUNGE UNPLUGGED
Jeremy Would Let Me Drown brings you the music of three pioneers of the grunge rock movement: Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden. Now performing with a special format, Jeremy proudly presents GRUNGE UNPLUGGED, akin to the "MTV Unplugged" series from the early 90s, featuring acoustic and stripped-down versions of your favorite hits from Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden.
East Nash Grass
East Nash Grass is one of the hottest young bands in Bluegrass, picking up this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Best New Artist. They now find themselves one of the most in-demand groups in Americana, fanning out well beyond the traditional bluegrass spots. Audiences freak out over how much fun these guys have on stage!
Songbirds Spring Market
We are so excited to announce our very first ever Songbirds market this spring 🌷🌼💐 We’re looking for vendors of all kinds to fill our venue on Easter weekend, Saturday April 19th, from 11–3 PM. Creators, show us what you got! Whether it be visual art, jewelry, pottery, candles, textiles, and beyond ♾️ Our online application is now OPEN. Check out all the details and apply to be considered for a spot 📝
Youth Talent Show
Songbirds welcomes you back to our beloved biannual Youth Talent Showcase on Thursday, April 24th! This special event is designed to give middle and high school students the opportunity to perform on a professional stage and gain real-world industry experience. More than just a talent show, this event provides young musicians with the tools and mentorship needed to take their artistry to the next level.
California Guitar Trio
The universe of guitar knows no boundaries for The California Guitar Trio. Since 1991, the group has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres of rock, jazz, classical, world music, and more. 34 years later, the CGT remains intensely committed to explore, evolve, and communicate a wide-ranging musical worldview.
Ally Venable
Texas blues-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, Ally Venable, entertains wherever she goes. With her signature glitter dresses and black knee-high boots, Venable comes off of the ropes swinging dazzling crowds on tour or throughout the festival circuit.
Donna The Buffalo
Donna The Buffalo is not just a band, rather one might say that Donna The Buffalo has become a lifestyle for its members and audiences. Since 1989, the roots rockers have played thousands of shows and countless festivals, even opening for The Dead!
Dock Party
This four-piece powerhouse of local high schoolers has taken the Chattanooga music scene by storm with their high-energy sets. After a sold out show with us last year, Dock Party is bringing their electrifying indie rock energy BACK to Songbirds on May 10th for another special fundraiser supporting music education! 🎸🔥 Rock out for a great cause!
In the Company of Wolves
In the Company of Wolves intertwines their love for music with a passion for story-telling, as they combine thought provoking lyrics with layered melodies. Sydney and Brayden use their unique sound, both vocally and instrumentally, to share their passion for community and their commitment to making sure youth, especially those struggling with their mental health, feel seen, heard, and loved.
Nolan Taylor with The Hill Country Devil
When Nolan Taylor grabs a guitar and steps up to a microphone, he speaks for the desperate, the deserted, and the downtrodden who deserve a voice and demand a chance to be heard. Now, he invites audiences into the heart of where he grew up (and the Heartland of the country) on his 2025 self-titled full-length debut album.
Christie Lenée with Kyran Daniel
“Acoustic Guitarist of the Year” and celebrated singer/songwriter Christie Lenée is more than a musician—she’s an experience. Symphonic compositions flow from her fingertips effortlessly, with sound ranging from transcendental folk-pop to virtuosic instrumentals. With special guest: Guitarist, Composer, Producer, and Musical Director—Kyran Daniel.
Chelsea Drugstore: The Music of The Rolling Stones
What happens when you combine a group of longtime experienced Chattanooga musicians + a shared love of one of the most iconic bands in the history of rock and roll? You get Chelsea Drugstore: The Music Of The Rolling Stones. From the greatest hits to unexpected album cuts, Chelsea Drugstore spans seven decades from the first album all the way through 2023’s Hackney Diamonds. Performing as The Stones tour live with five core members, Chelsea Drugstore sprinkles a few extra cherries on top including saxophone, keyboards, and female backing vocals for their own unique spin.
Fireside Collective
Inspired by the burgeoning art scene, close knit community, and natural beauty of Asheville, North Carolina, Fireside Collective has become a true hybrid band over the course of a decade, with a strong foundation in bluegrass and folk, and healthy doses of rock n’ roll and funk, all blended together in a unique and colorful amalgam of original music.
Angel Snow with Fawley
Angel Snow's catalogue spans four full-length records over the course of 15 years and eludes quick and easy categorization. After her first self-titled debut and resisting all attempts to pigeonhole her style as Americana, Snow leaned heavily on her early teenaged electronic influences for her sophomore effort. Snow’s latest album release, Yesterday Is Here, finds her at what is perhaps her most vulnerable, with an emotional 10-song tribute to Tom Waits. Snow's entire discography viewed as a whole puts her in good company, easily comparable to such artists as Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake, and Peter Gabriel.
Steve Hofstetter
One of YouTube's most popular comics with over 225 million views and half a billion more on Facebook, Steve Hofstetter is also the host of Finding Babe Ruth on FS1. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of Laughs (FOX) and he has been on CBS’ The Late Late Show, E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, and more. He’s sold out shows in hundreds of cities and dozens of countries. Now is your chance to find out what the fuss is about during this no-holds-barred stand-up performance, featuring some of his unfiltered observations about life.
Open Mic Night
On March 13th from 6–9 PM, we’ll be presenting our open mic night series hosted by James Snider of the local band Fresh Mind. So come on out, grab a drink from the bar, and enjoy tunes by local musicians in a renowned concert hall. Free to attend; donations encouraged.
Into The Fog
Into The Fog is a psychedelic jamgrass band from Raleigh, North Carolina that combines timeless songwriting with progressive instrumentation and tight harmonies. The trio’s members have varied musical backgrounds that range from bluegrass to funk, which helps create Into The Fog’s genre-jumping sound.
Le Gato and Fresh Mind
Le Gato is a dynamic quintet that brings a fusion of funk, jazz, and progressive rock to life. The band's tight rhythms, soulful melodies, and intuitive compositions will keep you hooked! Fresh Mind’s music incorporates hints of reggae, rock, jazz and pop, and their high energy performances will have you jamming all night! Born and raised in Jamaica, their front man James Snider incorporates Jamaican vibes in their music with reggae rhythms and steel pan solos.
Ben Van Winkle: Love Songs In Blue
"Love Songs In Blue" is a new project by nationally recognized pianist and composer Tim Hinck, singing cellist Ben Van Winkle, and percussionist Spencer West. Drawing equally from their jazz and classical backgrounds and relying heavily on Van Winkle's expressive vocal technique, the trio has crafted a set of love songs just for you.
The Georgia Thunderbolts
The Georgia Thunderbolts are a critically acclaimed and internationally touring band with a brand new album, Rise Above It All—an artistically assured collection of hard-hitting Southern rock, blues, and heartfelt Americana. The quintet’s earthy and emotive aesthetic spans late 1960s singer-songwriter intimacy, the yearning of the blues, the mythological stories of country, and a bracing dose of arena-ready classic hard rock.
Open Mic Night
On February 27th from 6–9 PM, we’ll be continuing 2025 with a new season of our open mic night series hosted by James Snider of the local band Fresh Mind. So come on out, grab a drink from the bar, and enjoy tunes by local musicians in a renowned concert hall. Free to attend; donations encouraged.
Clive Carroll and Rick Price
Join us for this tasteful co-bill concert with UK acoustic guitar phenomenon Clive Carroll & Australian singer/songwriter Rick Price! Clive Carroll’s unique tone, versatility, and unmistakeable voice as a composer, have seen him become one of the world’s premier acoustic guitar players and arguably the most accomplished fingerstylist in the world today according to Total Guitar Magazine! Rick Price has forged an internationally praised and respected career spanning three decades. His newest album takes you on a journey of his childhood days growing up in country Queensland, Australia, to present day life in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jazz Futures
Step into the rhythm of jazz at Jazz Futures, an innovative event blending performance with education. We invite Jazz enthusiasts and aspiring musicians to immerse themselves in the soulful world of jazz.
Dusty Leigh Huston
It’s hard not to be a Dusty Leigh Huston fan. With a catalog ranging from heart-felt ballads to in-your-face rock and roll, and the ability to deliver every song with unbridled passion, Dusty has become somewhat of a juggernaut in the Indie music scene. There is an obvious mashup of traditional country and vintage rock running through her veins that permeates her music and appeals to an increasingly diverse audience.
Open Mic Night
On February 13th from 6–9 PM, we’ll be continuing 2025 with a new season of our open mic night series hosted by James Snider of the local band Fresh Mind. So come on out, grab a drink from the bar, and enjoy tunes by local musicians in a renowned concert hall. Free to attend; donations encouraged.
Brandon Davis
After a nearly fatal car crash back in 2019, country musician Brandon Davis realized just how short life can be and was determined not to waste another minute. With the support of his wife and family, he picked up his guitar, gave his music career another shot, and began releasing song after song that quickly caught the attention of millions. Davis has now scored a sweet deal with Nashville-based Big Yellow Dog Music, further securing his place in Country music.
Noah Gundersen with Abby Gundersen
Join us on February 2nd as we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Noah Gundersen's seminal album, Ledges. Accompanied by Abby Gundersen, this brother-sister singer/songwriter duo is ready to revisit Chattanooga with their unique indie folk sound.
Open Mic Night
On January 30th from 6–9 PM, we’ll be continuing 2025 with a new season of our open mic night series hosted by James Snider of the local band Fresh Mind. So come on out, grab a drink from the bar, and enjoy tunes by local musicians in a renowned concert hall. Free to attend; donations encouraged.
The Secret Sisters
Since their 2010 self-titled debut, The Secret Sisters have brought their spellbinding harmonies to songs that untangle the thorniest aspects of life and love and womanhood. In the making of their new album, Mind, Man, Medicine, Alabama-bred siblings Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle found their songwriting transformed by a newfound sense of self-reliance and equanimity, threading their lyrics with hard-won insight into the complexities of motherhood, commitment, compassion, and self-preservation in an endlessly chaotic world.
Jason Lyles and the Legitimizers
Jason Lyles and the Legitimizers are Chattanooga's positive energy band. Their unique style is an indie rock fusion of powerpop, Americana, and alternative featuring Jason's songwriting brought to life with guitar, violin, bass, drums, and vocal layers.
Jazz Futures
Step into the rhythm of jazz at Jazz Futures, an innovative event blending performance with education. We invite Jazz enthusiasts and aspiring musicians to immerse themselves in the soulful world of jazz.
Call Me Spinster
Call Me Spinster is one part kaleidoscopic indie rock, one part porchy holler pop, and every bit a family operation that has always existed alongside the chaos of motherhood. The brainchild of three sisters Amelia, Rachel, and Rosalie, Call Me Spinster skims nostalgia from psychedelic folk to 90’s synth-pop, weaving frank vocals with ethereal harmonies to make sense of their constantly growing world.
Open Mic Night
On January 16th from 6–9 PM, we’ll be kicking off 2025 with a new season of our open mic night series hosted by James Snider of the local band Fresh Mind. So come on out, grab a drink from the bar, and enjoy tunes by local musicians in a renowned concert hall. Free to attend; donations encouraged.
Open Mic Night
On December 21st from 6–9 PM, we’ll be continuing the winter season of our open mic night series, hosted by James Snider of the local band Fresh Mind. So come on out, grab a drink from the bar, and enjoy tunes by local musicians in a renowned concert hall. Free to attend; donations encouraged.
Southern Drawl: Classic Christmas — Music + Food
Gather your friends and family for a magical evening of festive cheer at Songbirds on Friday, December 20th, as we present an exclusive dinner-and-a-show featuring live music by Southern Drawl and a hand-crafted menu by Civil Provisions and Bar. This special edition of our Music + Food series will celebrate the season with a heartwarming performance of classic Christmas songs that will fill the air with holiday spirit.
Jazz Futures
Step into the rhythm of jazz at Jazz Futures, an innovative event blending performance with education. We invite Jazz enthusiasts and aspiring musicians to immerse themselves in the soulful world of jazz.
Doyle Dykes Christmas Concert
Is it time for Christmas music yet? Get in the holiday spirit with Doyle Dykes, legendary American guitarist, as he performs Christmas songs and shares stories in an intimate performance at Songbirds. In the spirit of the giving season, this show will be a fundraiser for our Guitars for Kids program!
Krummy Karaoke — MainX24
It's official, we'll be seeing you next month at MAINX24! Krummy Karaoke is BACK 🎤 🎶 We’ll be karaoke-ing at 206 W Main Street from 11 am–3 pm. So come on down, sing some songs, drink a beer, & have fun!
Write to Rock Showcase
We are so proud to announce the completion of our second semester of Songbirds’ Write to Rock program. We’ve renewed our partnership with East Side Elementary and added Hardy Elementary to our roster this fall! Write to Rock is a five-week afterschool workshop where students work with seasoned songwriting professionals to create their very own musical masterpieces. The program will wrap on Thursday, December 5th with a live celebratory showcase at Songbirds where a full band performs the students’ songs!
Songbirds Youth Talent Show – Hosted by Amber Carrington
The Songbirds Youth Talent Show is making a return on Wednesday, December 4th! Submissions are open to all kids ages 12-18 years old across the greater Chattanooga area. All genres of music are welcome. Hosted by Season 4 contestant on The Voice, Amber Carrington. Click to read more about the submission process!
Open Mic Night
On November 21st from 6–9 PM, we’ll be continuing the winter season of our open mic night series, hosted by James Snider of the local band Fresh Mind. So come on out, grab a drink from the bar, and enjoy tunes by local musicians in a renowned concert hall. Free to attend; donations encouraged.
Jazz Futures
Step into the rhythm of jazz at Jazz Futures, an innovative event blending performance with education. We invite Jazz enthusiasts and aspiring musicians to immerse themselves in the soulful world of jazz.
Dawson Hollow
Dawson Hollow is an American Indie-Folk-Rock band based out of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. This band of 5 siblings' unique brand of entertainment fuses the cinematic colors of pop, nostalgic string elements of Americana and iconic 5-part blood harmonies.
Open Mic Night
On November 7th from 6–9 PM, we’ll be continuing the fall season of our open mic night series, hosted by James Snider of the local band Fresh Mind. So come on out, grab a drink from the bar, and enjoy tunes by local musicians in a renowned concert hall. Free to attend; donations encouraged.
George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners — Music + Food Series
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of New Orleans hospitality and funky grooves with another round of Songbirds Music + Food series! Join us on October 27th for a sensational dinner and show featuring the legendary George Porter Jr. and a cajun cuisine by Blue Orleans. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a night of fine dining and world-class music in one of the most vibrant settings around.