Nightfall - August
Celebrate the 20th season of Nightfall in 2008!
Featuring a wide variety of headline performances by world-class musicians from around the globe every Friday evening from Memorial Day weekend through the last weekend of September 26 at Miller Plaza.

Shows begin at 7:00 PM with a local opening act, followed by the evening's headline performer at 8:00 PM.
Headline Act: Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
Opening Act: River View Assault

Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk is a group of musicologists that transcend age and styles in a free-flowing approach to their art. Dumpstaphunk weaves a vocal and musical tapestry from key members of Dave Matthews & Friends, Trey Anastasio, Jewel and the Neville musical families.

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Headline Act: Michelle Shocked and The Lee Boys
Opening Act: Jennifer Daniels

Best known for her 1988 hits “Anchorage” and “If Love Was a Train,” this singer-songwriter’s music is influenced by her Texas roots, political activism and self-assured style. Performing with Michelle on this show will be The Lee Boys, one of America’s finest sacred steel bands.

This concert is made possible in part by a touring arts grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission

Headline Act: The Whigs
Opening Act: Bohannons
A raucous but talented three-piece garage rock band from Athens, Georgia promoting their just-released second album Mission Control, the Whigs have toured the country and recently made appearances on both The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
Headline Act: Robben Ford
Opening Act: Nu Mac Blues Band

Robben Ford came to national attention as part of the L. A. Express on Joni Mitchell’s Court and Spark and Miles of Aisles albums, and on George Harrison’s only U.S. tour. A fine vocalist and an outstanding jazz/rock guitarist with a distinctive style and tone, he came into his own with a series of highly acclaimed blues albums.


Headline Act: Hal Ketchum
Opening Act: Angel Snow

An American country music singer-songwriter, Ketchum has charted 18 singles on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs. His biggest hits to date are “Small Town Saturday Night,” Past the Point of Rescue,” and “Hearts are Gonna Roll,” all of which reached #2 on the charts.


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   NightFall Comments
My favorite was Francine Reed with Java Monkey. She is not on the list so that I may vote for her.
Tenderlee
2008-11-28 07:29:23
Just ol\' me
What a great year Nightfall has been...Backdoor Slam (+++) and Hal Ketchem (++++) to name two, plus all my biker brothers and sisters and way cool bikes. I am So looking foward to next year for the music and friends! Ride safe and listen to good tunes... untill next year! Bisley
Bisley
2008-11-02 21:56:31
Awsome Rocking Finale
Friday nite\'s finale was GREAT!!!! I would love to see a return of Al Anderson and the Balls, and it just goes to prove \'us oldies but goodies can rock with the best of \'em!\' Thank you Carla and everyone for all your hard work. See you next year!!
Cynthia
2008-09-29 09:28:27
How lucky we are in Chattanooga to have Nightfall. Great job Carla and crew - we appreciate you!
Mary
2008-09-25 10:24:34
Michelle Shocked
I drove from Atlanta, GA just to see Michelle Shocked at the Miller Plaza and I simply loved it. Watching Michelle dance the electric slide with the audience was great!
Hugo
2008-09-08 09:41:15
Michelle Shocked rocked Miller Plaza.
Nobody can do it like Michelle. I FINALLY got to see her in person and will never forget it. She was so kind and loving to all. Miller Plaza is a great place for artists. PLEASE get Michelle back!!!!!!!!!!
Rodney
2008-09-08 09:40:58
dumpstaphunk
I\\\'m sure soulive was missed by some, but dumpstaphunk more than made up for it. It was a fantastic night of funk!
johnny
2008-09-08 09:40:27
bonearama
How awesome was it to see Bonearama! They were awesome. Bands like this are why we come to nightfall every Friday night. Keep up the good work!!
Jennifer
2008-09-08 09:39:59
hal ketchum rocked
i loved watching hal ketchum perform. he put on an excellent show. i had such a good time. he really rocked miller plaza.
jennifer
2008-09-08 09:39:41
Up With the Joneses !!! WOW !! These guys were fantastic last night. Energy and Talent they are a true rock n roll band. Hard to believe they were the opening act! Mel
Mel
2008-09-08 09:38:54
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Buy It Downtown  

Enjoy FREE entertainment on the

BlueCross Stage at Miller Plaza

Over $7,000 in prizes will be given away throughout this season of Nightfall by participating merchants of

Buy it Downtown- downtown Chattanooga’s gift card.

Drawings will be held each Friday. Register at the Buy It Downtown table located next to the Waterhouse Pavilion at Miller Plaza. Visit the Buy It Downtown website for a list of prizes.

 

 
 
 
 

 
Beer, wine, food and non-alcoholic drink concessions are available on site. No outside food or beverages are allowed. A limited number of handicapped parking spaces will be available on Georgia Avenue in front of the Joel Solomon Federal Building.
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