Chattanooga closes out August with a week packed with rock, metal, folk, indie pop, ragtime, and more. See what’s happening this week!
Here are 12 concerts to see in the next seven days, happening all around Chattanooga. For ticket links and further details, visit the Chattanooga Music Guide Concert Calendar.
Wednesday 7/31: A Giant Dog @ Boneyard
Austin, Texas punk rock band A Giant Dog is known for being “one of Austin’s most thrillingly irreverent bands.” The five-piece group has released six full-length records, including a frenetic and surprisingly inventive punk rock cover of Arcade Fire’s Neon Bible. Local support comes from Franzy and Shaky’s Bad Knee, so be sure not to miss it! // Boneyard Bar 9PM $10 at door
A Giant Dog “Bendover” (Official Music Video)
Thursday 8/1: Interlay, Deadharrie @ Sluggo’s
Chicago-based rock band Interlayblends garage rock, heavy post-punk, and shoegaze into their own thick, melodic creations. Florida’s lo-fi indie artist Deadharriecrafts emotionally charged tracks reminiscent of early Alex G. Local band Inactivist will kick things off. This is one of the coolest shows in a very busy live music week. // Sluggo’s North 8PM $10 at door
Interlay “Medic” (Official Music Video)
Thursday 8/1: Belly Full of Stars @ Barking Legs
Everyone/Everything presents an ambient music showcase on the outdoor stage at Barking Legs. Headlined by Nashville’s Belly Full of Stars, the event also features Chattanooga’s impressive lineup of ambient and experimental artists: Influenzer, Slow Blink, and Spife. // Barking Legs Theater 8PM $10 at door. Event Link
Belly Full Of Stars “Charlie Day” (Official Music Video)
Thursday 8/1: Flagman @ Boneyard
Orlando alternative metal band Flagman offers up this weeks’ most intriguing experience, describing themselves as “a deep-fried 3-piece alt rock/metal band.” With three albums and an EP since their 2020 formation, they show no signs of slowing down. Local support comes from a couple of favorites: stoner-metal band Dopeskum and punk group The Claw. // Boneyard Bar 8PM $10 at door
Flagman “Bumblebee” (Official Music Video)
Friday 8/2: Blair Crimmins $ The Hookers @ JJ’s Bohemia
Blair Crimmins and The Hookers will transport you to the past with their old-time New Orleans jazz, infused with their own fresh flair. Hailing from Atlanta, Crimmins delivers an eclectic stage show featuring piano, guitar, banjo, ukulele, and accordion. Local blues and ragtime virtuoso Lon Eldridge joins the lineup for this perfect post-Nightfall show. // JJ’s Bohemia 10PM
Blair Crimmins And The Hookers “Mean Mean Man” (Official Music Video)
Friday 8/2: Okey Dokey @ Nightfall
Nashville’s Okey Dokey delivers synth-driven indie pop with a heavy dose of psychedelia. Their latest record, Complicated Handshake, released in February, has already surpassed 500,000 streams. Chattanooga’s husband-and-wife indie rock duo The Cle Elum will open the show. // Nightfall Music Series at Miller Park 7PM Free
Okey Dokey “Spiderwebs” (Official Music Video)
Friday 8/2: Good Looks @ Cherry Street Tavern
Austin’s Good Looks brings sharp indie rock with renewed vigor. Their latest album, Lived Here For A While, recently earned acclaim as one of 2024’s best so far from Brooklyn Vegan. Blending indie rock, folk, and heartland rock, they craft catchy, relatable tunes. Don’t miss this show! // Cherry Street Tavern 8PM Event link
Good Looks “If It’s Gone” (Official Music Video)
Friday 8/2: GRUDGESTEP @ Dragon’s Roast
Atlanta-based grungy alternative metal trio GRUDGESTEP returns to town to headline a busy lineup featuring Chattanooga rock bands Haym, GoZombieGo, and The Dead Yesterday. // The Dragon’s Roast 7PM $12 All ages
GRUDGESTEP “Bury The Knife” (Official Music Video)
Friday 8/2: Moon Juice @ Barrelhouse
Come celebrate with Moon Juice as they release a new record! The mostly Chattanooga-based band Three Star Revival funk up the lineup along with Atlanta rock and rollers Rae and The Ragdolls. // Barrelhouse Ballroom 8PM $12
Moon Juice “Redwoods” (Official Audio)
Saturday 8/3: Drivin’ N Cryin’ @ Riverfront Nights
Formed in 1985, Atlanta’s Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ blends Southern rock grit with punk and alternative influences. Their electrifying live shows (and a gold record) have secured their place in the Southern rock scene. Local rock band The Scarlet Love Conspiracy opens the show. // Riverfront Nights Concert Series at Ross’s Landing 7PM Free
Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ “Fly Me Courageous” (Official Music Video)
Sunday 8/4: Shop Talk @ JJ’s Bohemia
You can expect a great show when JJ’s opens its doors on a Sunday. NYC-based punk rock band Shop Talk headlines a stacked lineup of local favorites Liar Mute, Onion Milk, Heather 86, alongside the Florida-based Killer Larry. Enjoy this early Sunday show and that gives you enough time time to catch all the action and get to bed on time. // JJ’s Bohemia 5PM $10 at door
Shop Talk “W.C.U.D.” (Official Music Video)
Sunday 8/4: TWEN @ Cherry Street Tavern
Nashville’s best (and busiest) punk rock band, TWEN, returns to Chattanooga this Sunday night. They’re on an extensive U.S. tour through early September before taking their special recipe of Nashville punk rock to Europe. No word on the local opener yet, but it’s Cherry St. Tavern so you know it’ll rock. // Cherry Street Tavern 9PM $15
TWEN “Lucky Onze” (Official Music Video)
Find more concerts in and around Chattanooga at our concert calendar.
