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.
This Austin, Texas band plays music rooted in early 20th centuryAmerican musical forms. While their humor is sometimes irreverent (this will be one of their G-rated shows), the band is known for its musicianship, theatricality and militant acousticism.
A New Orleans based brass-funk-rock outfit, Bonerama presents a "trombone summit" featuring a four horn frontline with a solid rock & roll foundation. A must-see show that earned the "Best Rock Band" honor at the 2007 Big Easy Awards.
A new voice in old-school soul, Texas artist Ruthie Foster has been soaring for years as a gifted singer/songwriter, until recently known mostly in the folk circuit. Now an experienced craftsperson, she’s successfully stretched her wings as a blues/soul/R&B singer reminiscent of ’60s and ‘70s style of Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack and Nina Simone.
By any measure, the Claire Lynch Band is high on the bluegrass world’s A-list, with musicians whose individual accolades are too numerous to quantify. Lynch’s music is seasoned with a down-home sensibility, and her voice is described by Dolly Parton as “one of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today.”
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
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.
