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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

"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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

For almost ten years, The Cold Stares had toured the world relentlessly as a duo, blowing away audiences with a fierce, blistering live show that belied their bare bones, guitar-and-drums setup. Last year, the band added a third member and began embracing a whole new kind of chemistry, launching themselves into their next chapter as a power trio.

The third installment of TEDxChattanooga's Sessions comes to you live from Songbirds on Thursday 10/17. TEDxChattanooga Sessions is a music-centered TEDx event to showcase local musicians and their stories in ways you've never seen them before, this time featuring Mon Rovia, Maria Jordania, and Abe Houck.

Songbirds Presents: Tyler Bryant with dinner by The Rosecomb! On September 29th, our Music + Food series continues with Nashville-based rocker Tyler Bryant delivering an electrifying show, paired with an equally vibrant Southern Appalachian-inspired menu by Chattanooga’s very own Rosecomb.

You may know Kris Allen from his memorable Season 8 win on American Idol, or from his platinum-selling single “Live Like We’re Dying.” Now you can get excited for the upcoming release of his 5th studio album, Pole Vaulter!

The End Of Us is an album about endings and beginnings-the end of the adventure a single musician in his 20’s discovering the world and taking risks, and the beginning of building a life with the person you want to spend it with. The end of relentlessly chasing a career in a music city, and the beginning of a quiet creative life in the small beach town where Jordy Searcy now lives with his wife.

Andy McKee is one of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. He entertains both the eye and the ear as he magically transforms the steel string guitar into a full orchestra via his use of altered tunings, tapping, partial capos, percussive hits and a signature two-handed technique.

Join us on September 13th for another round of the Songbirds Music + Food series, where renowned music meets mouthwatering cuisine. Prepare for an evening of Southern charm and entertainment as Chattanooga's own Southern Drawl takes the stage for an enchanting night of Dolly Parton classics, paired with a delectable homestyle dinner from the renowned Bluegrass Grill.

One of the most multi-faceted minds in roots music, Alison Brown is a GRAMMY-winning musician, who has built a reputation as one of today’s most forward thinking and innovative banjo players. She is known for taking the instrument far beyond its Appalachian roots by blending bluegrass and jazz influences into a sonic tapestry that has earned praise and recognition from a variety of national tastemakers.