Make Music Chattanooga will return for its 7th year with a wild and wonderful mix of free, in-person musical events on Tuesday, June 21st with an ever-expanding schedule of events and performances.
Make Music Day Chattanooga is part of Make Music Day, a global celebration of music and making music that takes place on the summer solstice each year and brings people of all ages and skill levels together for music making experiences.
This year, over 90 U.S. cities will host thousands of Make Music performances across the country as part of the world’s largest annual music event.
About: Make Music Day began in France in 1982 as the Fête de la Musique, and has spread to over 1,000 cities across 120 countries. Completely different from a typical musical festival, Make Music concerts are performed by anyone who wants to take part and enjoyed by everyone who wants to attend.
From classical to folk, hip hop to opera, Latin jazz to punk rock, live music of all kinds resounds on streets, sidewalks, porches, plazas, parks, gardens, storefronts, and other public spaces on the longest day of the year.
Highlights of Make Music Day Chattanooga 2022 will include:
Music making experiences at the Libraries: The Chattanooga City Library events will take place from 11 am to 5 pm at two locations:
- Downtown Branch: Music and Movement, Piano on the Plaza, Beat Lab, a harmonica workshop with free harmonicas donated by Hohner, live music performances featuring accordion, piano, and sitar. Bring your instruments to play along with the sitar at 4.
- Northgate Branch: Stringers Ridge band and B# Collective will share music on the patio (see website for times).
City Wide Locations and Events (Details including specific artists and locations on website)
- Walnut Street Plaza: New this year at the southern end of the Walnut Street Bridge, an out door stage with a variety of music including open mic sessions. Noon to 6 PM
- Gate 11 Distillery: 11 Fresh Duos: Featuring 11 of Chattanooga’s finest songwriters matched with others to create special songs for this event: Adam Stone, Ariel Omarzu, Dan Pinson, Jason Lyles, Lon Eldridge, Marcus White, Matt Shigagawa, Rick Rushing, Robin Baker, Ryan Oyer, Tyler Martelli, and their selected partners.
- Downside Up: An evening of music with special guest artists: Of August, Joylene, and In the Company of Wolves, with host Shawnessey. Doors open at 6:30, music at 7 PM
- Cherry Street Tavern: 10 PM finale promises to be a great party to finish the day. Featuring Katrina Barclay, C-Grimey, Marty Bohannon with host Maaark.
- Open Mics for Music Makers: @ Chattanooga Brewing Company, Hi-Fi Clydes, and Home Slice Pizza. Make music on Chattanooga’s favorite stages starting at 7pm.
- Buddy Shirks Piano Bar: Join Buddy in the lobby of the City Library, downtown branch, to enjoy listening to him and others and also take your turn playing the piano.
- Open Mics for Music Makers: Chattanooga Brewing Company and Hi-Fi Clydes host open mics at 7pm. More venues may be added.
- New Workshops for 2022: Workshops in Jazz improvisation, Intermediate fiddle, beginner blues, and songwriting.
- Porch Parties: Have a front porch or patio where you would like to host music makers? Be part of the music making celebration. Register at the website and invite performing music makers to share and lead others in a wonderful evening.
In addition, two city landmarks will light up to celebrate Make Music Day: The Liberty Tower at 605 Chestnut Street and The Block at High Point Climbing will both light up in orange for the celebration.
For a complete schedule and updates, to sign up for events or register your own event, visit the website at: www.makemusicchatt.art