Music Feature

Buckingham’s Machine

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lindsey Buckingham comes to Track 29 on Nov. 7th. He brings with him the experiences, and the musical prowess, that has made one of the most prolific musicians in Rock history.

50 Years Ago Today

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It was 50 years ago this month that The Beatles’ first single made it to the air. The band felt that their work was finally beginning to pay off. It wasn't.

Girl Talk’s Melting Pot

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It’s a fan’s ultimate triumph—Gillis behind the mic, roaming the stage, leading the crowd in a mutual admiration lovefest as he plays the hookiest, most immediately identifiable rock and rap hits.

South Rail Tracks Local Sounds

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Like the railroads that inspired its name, the South Rail Music Blog is connecting Chattanooga with the rest of the nation.

Digital Revolution Frees Music

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Making music for money is alive and well, but weary listeners aren’t going to pony up $20 for a hit-and-filler any longer. iTunes has seen to that. Musicians are back out touring and building an audience and the music is better for it.

Great Music On Tap

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

While many people from all over the country are drawn to the Southern Brewers Festival for the beer, many more come for the music.

Friday Evenin’ Comin’ Down

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Never an anachronism, Kristofferson the Country Star continues to embody the music’s deep truths while eschewing it’s tilt toward Hat Acts and songs with little more depth than the beer bottles many revolve around.

Around the Bend: Futurebirds

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

if you can gauge a band’s merit by the company they keep, Futurebirds has already made it. Having shared the stage with such acts as Drive-By Truckers, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and Widespread Panic, Futurebirds represents the Athens, Ga., tradition proudly. They have parlayed that success into a summer that has already featured dates at SXSW and the Hangout Festival and now they’re rolling onto the Bud Light Stage at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, June 8, the opening night of Riverbend.

Grass Widow

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sonic Pop Blossoms

The Romance of the Outlaw

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Even before he’d entered puberty, Justin, the son of Steve Earle’s third wife, Carol, was ready to assume his father’s mantle.

Trad Jazz Weekend

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

22nd annual Chattanooga Traditional Jazz Festival kicks off on May 4th.

Constant Creative Mayhem

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Meet the The Destroyers Club, a recently formed Chattanooga-based group of multi-media creatives who strive to present exemplary art and music with vigor and a touch of mystery.

Fresh Leftover Salmon

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Leftover Salmon comes to Track 29 on April 26th with new blood and a new album.

2012 McKay’s Road to Nightfall lineup announced

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Last week, Jonathan Sussman of Chattanooga Presents announced the bands who will compete over five nights for a coveted headlining Nightfall slot. The battle of the bands-style competition takes place over five nights at Rhythm & Brews, culminating in a final showdown on Wednesday, March 29. Audience favorites will advance each night with the four top bands competing during the finals. The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges. Shows are $5 at the door and begin at 8 p.m. each night. For more information visit McKay’s Road to Nightfall on Facebook.

Raging Whoremones

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Part punk, part geek, part cool and a little awkward. Meet Hoey, Joannie, Fe Fe and Tammy—known collectively as the Whoremones.