Open Mic Spotlight

Amber Fults is a beautiful singer songwriter with a powerful yet angelic voice. She was previously a member of the Amber Fults and the Ambivalent Lovers which won Road to Nightfall a few years ago. Her lyrics are just as powerful as her voice which will melt your heart. Her music is a very important part of the local music scene in Chattanooga.  

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Jordan Hallquit is a very influential part of the Chattanooga music scene. He a a musician and manages the music at Tivoli and Memorial via AC Entertainment. He also worked at Tremont building a music entertainment site for 7 years before that. Listen to some of his stories! 

Ryan Keef is a musician out of Fort Payne, Alabama. You will know him as the lead guitarist and vocalist of Permagroove and also from a group called the Trade Day Troubadours. His solo music has sounds of folk and rock. His inspirations include Anders Osborne and Bruce Springsteen. Take a listen and fall in love with his voice and melodies. 

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Jamal Traub is a local singer-songwriter in Chattanooga, TN. He gains inspiration from musicians like Otis Redding and Bob Dylan. His playful melodies and lyrics will put a smile on your face. 

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Randy Steele plays banjo for Slim Pickins and also just released a solo album recorded at Fame studios. Listen to his interesting stories of playing and traveling in Europe and how his music progressed from playing with his family to getting to Europe! 

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The performance aspects of an open mic musician and an open mic comedian are not as different as you would think. In this episode, Ryan talks about the many ways comedy has grown in Chattanooga over the past few years. There are a couple live clips and some very funny moments. 

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Cody James Harris is a native of Chattanooga. he has a soulful americana style with beautifully vulnerable lyrics. You will love what covers he chooses as well! 

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Ben Van Winkle is a classically trained cellist and he plays for the CSO, plays bass in his own band, and plays cello for Danimal Planet. He is in the process of working on a new project that incorporates poetry, beat boxing, singing, different styles, and of course electric cello. He gives us a taste in this episode. 

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Shawnessey Cargile hosts an open mic a the Well every Monday night. He's involved with two local non-profits in town. Listen to some great stories, original songs, and some covers including "Chicago" by Sufjan Stevens. 

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Nick Lutsko is a very popular name around Chattanooga. This year he won road to nightfall and practically shut down the city with a huge parade from Miller Plaza all the way to Revelry Room. He and his band are full of energy and spunk playing an alternative rock style of music. Listen to him in this intimate setting playing some awesome originals and beautiful covers. 

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