Chattanooga Has Fun 2.5 » Music

The Gibson Brothers

Leanne — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:38:22 +0000

2010 IBMA Award Winners, The Gibson Brothers—Eric and Leigh—are widely recognized as the finest brother duet in bluegrass music today. Help My Brother is their tenth release and arguably the finest in the duo’s career. The album features twelve tracks, most of which are originals, and all of which feature the ensemble’s tight arrangements as well as the contributions of band members Clayton Campbell (fiddle), Joe Walsh (mandolin) and Mike Barber (upright bass).

James McMurtry with Jonny Burke

Leanne — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:35:54 +0000

McMurtry has long been lauded by critics, peers and music aficionados as being among the strongest songwriters of his generation. His works, which range from atmospheric ballads to no-holds-barred rockers, are populated by world-weary souls often longing for something different, if no better, than what they’re now enduring. Rhythm & Brews 221 Market St . Price: $12. Contact: (423) 267-4644.

Songbook: Luther Vandross featuring Harley Griffin

Leanne — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:56:08 +0000

An evening of romance, delectable food, dancing and silky smooth ballads is planned for Sunday, February 12 at 6 pm at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center located at 200 E. Martin Luther King Boulevard. Price: $40 in advance and $45 day of the show and include two live musical performances and dinner. Cash bar will also be available. Contact: (423) 266-8658 or info@bessiesmithcc.org.

Imagine a voice made of velvet, both smooth and rich, with R&B riffs that woo your heart into musical bliss! To imagine this is to truly experience R&B sensation Harley Griffin. Having studied with musical icons like John “Dizzy” Gillespie, Max Roach, Betty “Bee Bop” Carter and Joe Sample, Harley keeps the spirit of timeless ballads alive and well. He boasts the accomplishment of 3 times Most Outstanding Vocalist with the South Carolina State Jazz Ensemble Harley’s versatility as lead or backup singer and writer, has been used in the studio and on stage.

Lumbar Five and Ogya Benefit Concert for Kofi Mawuko

Leanne — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:20:35 +0000

The Barking Legs Theater will be jumping on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. with music from the Lumbar Five and from Ogya in a benefit concert for Kofi Mawuko, who performs with both bands.

Lumbar Five plays soulful roots rock with a world beat, featuring songs by Kathy Veazey on VOCALS, piano, guitar and resonator, with John Rawlston on electric guitar, Nick Honerkamp on bass, Jo Whitaker on drums, and Kofi stirring the pot. More than 10 years as a band, the Lumbar Five has released two CDs and played around the region as well as all over Chattanooga. This is their first appearance at the Barking Legs Theater.

The OGYA band is a world music band founded by Kofi Mawuko. OGYA is comprised of experienced players who have performed with renowned musicians around the world. OGYA plays high energy music that will make you dance and dance and dance till you are out of breath and then they slow it down to the sultry rhythms of jazz and soul-soothing reggae rhythms.

Kofi Mawuko has been playing drums, singing, dancing and performing professionally since he was a young boy in Ghana, West Africa. For the past 8 years, he has called Chattanooga home, making his living teaching and performing. He and his wife, Rebekah, have brought African drumming and dance to a large number of children in local schools. Kofi performs locally and around the region with his band Ogya, and with the Lumbar Five.

Tickets are $10, available at www.barkinglegs.org or at he door. Proceeds will help Kofi make a journey to Ghana due to his father’s passing. Those wishing to make a donation can do so by ordering tickets online.

For more information about these bands: Lumbar Five: www.lumbarfive.com and Ogya – www.myspace.com/ogyaband

An Evening with Singing Cowboy – R. W. Hampton

Leanne — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:36:53 +0000

R.W. Hampton is one of the leading Western Entertainers in America today. Blessed with a wonderfully rich baritone voice, R.W. has a quality of genuineness about him that resonates when he’s on stage, in person or just through the words of his songs. Tickets are $10 per person. Tickets available at the door. Concert will be held at: Hullander Farms, 10944 London Lane Apison, TN 37302

Doors open at 6:00 pm. Directions: From the East Brainerd / Ooltewah-Ringgold Road intersection, take East Brainerd Road east for 2 miles. Turn right on London Lane. Go 1.7 miles —Farm is on right.

Proceeds from this concert benefit the Arthritis Foundation.

Chris Milam with The Long Gone Darlings

Leanne — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:50:12 +0000

Chris Milam in Chattanooga for the first time, playing The Honest Pint on Wednesday, February 15 at 9:00 PM with The Long Gone Darlings! 21+. Event Website: http://www.chrismilam.com

Abbey Road Live: A Tribute to the Beatles

Leanne — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:28:50 +0000

Rhythm and Brews, 221 Market St. www.rhythm-brews.com.

Joshua Songs

Leanne — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:28:16 +0000

The Office, 901 Carter St. (423) 634-9191.

Moonlight Bride

Leanne — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:24:42 +0000

JJ’s Bohemia, 231 E. MLK Blvd. (423) 266-1400.

Whiskey Run

Leanne — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:06:54 +0000

Acoustic Café, 61 RBC Dr., Ringgold, Ga. (706) 965-2065. www.ringgoldacoustic.com.