Music at Barking Legs

In-House Productions: CoPAC, Flying Fingers (see below for other producers' events) Shows are all ages unless otherwise noted. Doors open 1 hour before show. We're now selling advance tickets to FFP events online! No more waits for calls or emails to be returned. Though you will be placed on will-call, bring your PayPal receipt for identification. And remember, tickets are almost always available at the door, though cash and personal check only.
Flying Fingers Productions	John Cowan Band SAT , Jan 31 @ 8 pm $14.50 adv/$15 door John Cowan is the ultimate innovator. His ability to move easily between music styles and blend and bend genres into creative new forms has made him one of the most significant voices in acoustic music over the past thirty years. Cowan rose to fame when he became the lead singer for New Grass Revival. He and band mates Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, and Pat Flynn introduced a new generation of music fans to an explosive, experimental brand of bluegrass. John's bands invariably feature some of the hottest pickers on the acoustic scene, most recently Jeff Autry (guitar), Shad Cobb (fiddle), and John Frazier (mandolin). Tyng it together is always John's extraordinary vocals. Enjoy this opportunity to catch an act that has rocked Nightfall and Three Sisters, now in the intimate confines of Barking Legs. "Powerful and with seemingly unlimited range, it’s a voice that can captivate in any genre." Bluegrass Works "He has been a driving force in helping to open country and bluegrass and fusing together all kinds of music into one sound and bringing them to an ever-widening audience. Glide Magazine John's MySpace For advance tickets:
ETT Productions with FFP	Cadillac Sky SAT , Feb 7 @ 8 pm $18 adv/door Another superhot young band is coming to Barking Legs thanks to the stellar efforts of ETT Productions! Belying their bluegrass instrumentation that imitates that of the original "Bluegrass Boys", their music looks as much to Radiohead and the Beatles for inspiration as it does to Bill Monroe. This is sure to be another red hot evening at the Legs! "When I heard Cadillac Sky for the first time, I heard some of the freshest new music I had heard in a long time. Their vocals just killed me, and they have a new sound. They're great!" Ricky Skaggs "...if you're talking about power, authority and raising the bar the way the Revival did in the 20th century, that's precisely what Cadillac Sky is doing in the 21st.” Dave Higgs, Nashville Public Radio Cadillac Sky Website CS MySpace For advance tickets:
Flying Fingers Productions	Three Ring Circle FRI , Feb 13 @ 8 pm (confirmation pending!) $14.50 adv/$15 door We are delighted to welcome back one of the most exciting ensembles in acoustic music. Three Ring Circle surely qualifies as a "supergroup", combining the extraordinary talents of Blue Highway's dobro master, Rob Ickes, Ricky Skaggs Band's fiddle virtuoso, Andy Leftwich, and Nashville bassist extraordinaire, Dave Pomeroy. Suffice it to say they lit the joint up when they last performed at Barking Legs, and it has taken over a year to fit a return visit around their incredibly busy touring and recording schedules, so don't miss them! "Rob, Andy, and Dave have no equals on their instruments so it's no surprise that the disc just explodes with fiery picking and mesmerizing arrangements." Dave Higgs, NPR Melding sweet lyricism, audacious virtuosity and greasy funk in extended takes on both originals and well-chosen covers, Three Ring Circle's debut is both bold and engrossing No Depression TRC Website TRC MySpace For advance tickets: Available soon!
Flying Fingers Productions	Claire Lynch Band FRI , Mar 7 @ 8 pm $14.50 adv/$15 door By any measure, the Claire Lynch Band is high on the bluegrass world's A-List, with musicians whose accolades include International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Female Vocalist of the Year and two Grammy nominations for Best Bluegrass Album (Claire); two IBMA Guitar Player of the Year awards (Jim Hurst); and two IBMA Bass Player of the Year awards (Mark Schatz). In addition to her beautiful vocals, Claire is equally gifted as a songwriter, her songs have been recorded by The Seldom Scene, Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea, Cherryholmes, The Whites and others. Claire Lynch is another Nightfall headliner whom we are incredibly lucky to have at Barking Legs! "One of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today." Dolly Parton Claire Lynch Website Claire's MySpace For advance tickets:
Flying Fingers Productions	Dan Crary FRI , Mar 13 @ 8 pm $8.50 adv/$10 door It has been quite a few years since we were last able to get the California-based acoustic guitar virtuoso and innovator, Dan Crary, into Barking Legs. He continues to forge forward with relentless energy and enthusiasm, spreading his guitar gospel worldwide. In addition to solo performance, he performs and records with BLT favorite Beppe Gambetta in Men Of Steel. Dan Crary is one of the true legends of bluegrass guitar. "...the idea of lead guitar standing alongside mandolin, banjo and fiddle is relatively new and Dan (Crary) along with Doc Watson, Clarence White, Norman Blake, Larry Sparks, and others, made it happen...Crary's direct approach makes for a wonderful sound and fully developed aesthetic all it's own." Tony Rice "Crary's influence as a guitarist reverberates with any guitar tune picked at a jam session. " Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Dan's Website For advance tickets:
Flying Fingers Productions	Mike Compton & David Long FRI , Apr 17 @ 8 pm $10.50 adv/$12 door The Compton and Long mandolin duo is the antidote for anyone who thinks of the mandolin as a "small" instrument. Mike-- well known for his years with Nashville Bluegrass Band, David Grier, and John Hartford-- has mastered a powerhouse approach to the instrument which is solidly rooted in the Bill Monroe tradition. David has "taken the ball and run with it." David Grisman was impressed enough to record and release Stomp on his Acoustic Disc label. Catch the energy! "It’s the sort of music that only performers who live inside their art, whose imaginations are as rich as their technical skills, can bring into the world – and manage not to add a single extraneous note in the process." Bluegrass Works Mike's Website David's MySpace For advance tickets:
Rental Events Barking Legs Theater is available to outside producers on a rental basis, and they are invited to contribute postings for this website. Please contact the producers directly for ticket purchases and other information. Interested in promoting or learning more about renting our space? Please call 423-624-5347 or email officemanager@chattanooga.net with your inquiry.
	The Gene Hodge Elvis Birthday Celebration SAT , Jan 10 @ 8 pm (doors @ 7) $10 general Gene Hodge is an Elvis Tribute Artist, not an impersonator. Many who have attended his shows have commented, "seeing an Elvis Tribute Show, By a blond haired, blue eyed performer - minus the customary dress of an impersonator - is like a breath of fresh air." When he sings, you are reminded of the beautiful, electrifying voice of the greatest entertainer in history. He has performed at numerous locations throughout the Southeast, including Graceland, at Graceland Crossing. His high energy performances are family oriented and audience participation is encouraged. Visit Gene's web site at www.genehodge.com. Come join us in celebrating the birthday of the King Of Rock'n Roll Info: Barking Legs Theater @ (423) 624-5347 or (423) 842-1019
	Joseph Campbell Film Series SUN , Jan 11, 18, 25 Feb 1, 8 @ 4 pm Free Admission This popular series returns with further exploration of the life, work and teachings of Joseph Campbell.
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