Music

By Michael Edward Miller

Chattanooga, TN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Mobile Zone is at the festival every night, inviting people to come inside and learn important information about properly handling and preparing food.

Listen to an interview about the Food Safety Mobile Zone.

By Michael Edward Miller

Chattanooga, TN – Tuesday night, Mountain Cove Bluegrass played on the Tennessee Lottery Stage.

Hear an excerpt of them doing "Rocky Top" plus a quick interview.

By Michael Edward Miller

Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Roller Girls, dressed in full battle gear, skated through the crowds gathered on M.L. King Boulevard during the Bessie Smith Strut. Oddly, the Roller Girls were carrying a jar and kissing random strangers--listen to the interview and discover why.

By Michael Edward Miller

Chattanooga, TN – Otis Taylor kicked off the Bessie Smith Strut with his unique "trance blues."

Listen to an excerpt of him and his band performing an unusual version of Jimi Hendrix's "Hey Joe."

By Michael Edward Miller

Chattanooga, TN – Sunday night, they performed the entire Beatles' Abbey Road album. Listen to this excerpt--Joan Osbourne, John Cowan, the Waybacks and the Chattanooga Symphony performing "Come Together."

By Michael Edward Miller

Chattanooga, TN – Saturday night, on the Unum stage, the Waybacks performed their mix of blues, bluegrass and rock.

Hear a sample of them performing an instrumental fiddle/guitar tune.

By Michael Edward Miller

Chattanooga, TN – Chris Hillman peformed Mister Tambourine Man... the Bob Dylan song that Hillman and his group, The Byrds, made famous in the 1960's.

Today, Hillman performs with Herb Pederson. At the festival, they played folk, bluegrass, and gospel. Hillman says these classics still feel new.

Listen to a performance/interview with Chris Hillman.

By Michael Edward Miller

Chattanooga, TN – Milele Roots kicked off the festival... and premiered new songs. Drummer Yattie Westfield says it's great to play in front of so many enthusiastic Chattanoogans.

Listen to the interview with Westfield.