
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
Songbirds invites you to our venue on Saturday April 19th from 11-3 PM to shop our first-ever artisan market. 🌷🌼💐 Here you'll find individual booths from local vendors, with an array of goods ranging from visual art, ceramics, jewelry, vinyl records, live flash tattoos, sustainable thrifted clothing, and so much more! We'll be slinging drink specials all day at the bar 🍹🍻 So please come on out and support your local artists & small businesses!

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.

Erick Baker
Erick Baker is an Emmy Award-winning writer, children’s book author, and heart-on-his-sleeve troubadour from Knoxville, TN. His music is a distinctive blend of folk, rock, and Americana-soul that isn't just heard, it's felt. For over a decade he’s made a life in music.

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.

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.

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!

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.

The Cold Stares
The Cold Stares are heading back to Songbirds on May 16th with their signature blend of raw energy and powerhouse riffs! Fresh off their acclaimed album The Southern, this electrifying trio is bringing a blistering live show you don’t want to miss 🎸⚡

Red Pawn with Speakeasy
Red Pawn is a high energy dynamic rock band based in Chattanooga, TN. Formed in 2022, Red Pawn draws inspiration from 90's Prog-Rock/Metal/Hip Hop/Classic Rock and Reggae genres to create their own brand of ROCK. The bands' goal is to be able to connect with a wide audience by creating an engaging live show with catchy songs from the heart that speak to the human elements of life.

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.

The Banshees with Lillian
The Banshees, formed in 2023, are an innovative indie rock band who draw on influences from their past and formative years. Songwriter John Daly moved to the United States from his native Tipperary, Ireland in 2006, and took with him a catalogue of songs. Through the certainty of chance, he happened upon Jeff Grizzard (lead guitar/vocals), Brandon McDaniel (bass), Grant Fletcher (drums), and Phil Moody (keys) while buzzing around the Chattanooga, TN music scene, uncovering a unique musical chemistry together.

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.

Sunny Sweeney
Sunny Sweeney is a humble East Texas kid with super-star chops, singing her own songs made up of equal parts wit, soul, and hard truth. Seven albums into her career, Sunny has drawn a loyal following, experienced the business from every angle, and ultimately, embraced her independence—it's smart country music that likes to have its rock and honky tonk, too, and is that much better for it.

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.

Twen with MOLD!
Twen is a van-lifeing duo-led 5 piece band with a distinct blend of shoegaze, indie rock, and post-punk influences. Twen’s dynamic live show exhibits their all-around relevance as a DIY rock band thriving in the digital age—booking their own tours, designing and screen printing their own merch, directing and editing their own music videos, and producing and mixing their own albums.

Scott Miller
Fiery roots-rock singer/songwriter Scott Miller has returned to his native Virginia while continuing to release and perform new music informed by that rural area, history, and Appalachia. The Staunton native first made a name for himself in the 90s as guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter with the superb pop/rock band the V-Roys before establishing himself as a gifted and eclectic storytelling solo artist.

Paul McDonald with Leah Blevins
Paul McDonald’s voice is immediately recognizable and impossible to ignore. He pulls off the rare feat of being a poet, visual artist, songwriter, adamant performer, and a powerful vocalist. Paul’s hope is to spread peace, love, and unity through his music—connection & community through song.

Sons of Habit
Sons of Habit gets their name from the trailer where the band first started making music on a piece of land in Habit, KY. The band’s organic beginnings can be heard in their music and felt in their live show, where they exude a natural chemistry. Sons of Habit’s debut project, Nostalgia, includes five new songs and is out now on all streaming platforms.

Steve Earle: Fifty Years of Songs and Stories
Join us at Songbirds on July 2nd for an evening of soul-stirring music from legendary musician Steve Earle and mouthwatering local cuisine from Dipped Fresh. Come out and support our biggest fundraiser of the year for Songbirds’ music education programs for kids!

Mitch Rossell
Mitch Rossell’s career continues to thrive. His prolific songwriting and unique artistry have won over hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners across streaming services. Rossell was also on the 2023 season of America’s Got Talent, where his original music wowed the judges and captured the hearts of millions across the world. With plans to release a new album and tour the country in 2025, Rossell will be one to watch for as a force in country music.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.