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.
Formed in Oxford, Mississippi, the trio of Cary Hudson, Frank Coutch and Laurie Stirratt (twin sister of John Stirratt, bass player for the like-minded Americana band Wilco), is rightly considered one of the pioneering groups of the alt-country movement of the mid-1990s.
Arguably one of the most exciting Canadian acts of late, Basia Bulat performs playful and catchy pop/folk melodies that linger in your mind. This singer songwriter and her band combine a variety of strings, acoustic guitar, and a frantic drum-kit gallop to create their sound, which is heavily influenced by the boisterous music of the sixties.
This startling Austin-based six piece band (guitar, fiddle, drums, piano, upright bass) formed just last year at Merlefest and has gone on to receive critical acclaim. Their tight, seamless, acoustic sound blends gypsy swing, bluegrass, big band jazz and Americana roots music.
Al Anderson was named one of the 100 greatest guitarists of the 20th century by Guitar Player magazine as well as Nashville songwriter of the year, but his 23 years on the road with NRBQ gave him legendary status with music fans from coast to coast. He brings an all-star band to Nightfall for a rare, jaw-dropping public performance.
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.
