Clyde Stubblefield, best known as the “Funky Drummer” for James Brown, was born and raised here in Chattanooga. As we near the end of Black Music Month, a film screening and a live concert on Saturday in Chattanooga will honor his life and legacy.
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It happened in July a hundred years ago in Dayton: John Scopes, a high school teacher, went on trial in the Rhea County Courthouse - accused of violating a Tennessee law that barred the teaching of evolution in public schools. This July, Dayton once again holds its annual Scopes Festival.
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A packed concert at Barrelhouse Ballroom celebrates Richard Winham’s 38 years on WUTC, honoring his impact on Chattanooga’s music and radio community.
Hear Our Voices
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This weekend, Be the Change Youth Initiative here in Chattanooga brings its “Concert for a Cause” series to the St. Elmo neighborhood. Saturday’s concert - featuring local female artists - begins at 7 PM at The Woodshop. Proceeds support The AIM Center and its mental health mission in Chattanooga.
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Call Me Spinster isn’t just a band - it’s a lifelong investment in creativity and family, forged by sisterhood. “Greater Chattanooga” from WTCI PBS follows the remarkable journey of the three sisters of “Call Me Spinster” - who found purpose and passion where they least expected it.
Music Made Here
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Eva Angel-Fox - a singer-songwriter from Canada who blends Americana, traditional, jazz, blues and outlaw country - is Richard Winham's guest on this episode of WUTC's "Live in the Library," recorded live downtown at The Chattanooga Public Library.
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Jerry Hayes, a harmonica player and an ace blues player in Chattanooga, makes music as 423Spoonz. As his profile on SoundCloud puts it, he's "a musician who belongs in a juke joint." Enjoy 423Spoonz as he joins Richard Winham on WUTC's "Live in the Library," recorded live downtown at The Chattanooga Public Library.
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Thu 7/10 - 6 PM to 8 PM
Thu 7/10 - 6 PM to 8 PM
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