SHOWS
upcoming Concerts
weekly Programming
Jhett Black’s Tuesday Bluesday - Tuesday 6pm
Every Tuesday night in St. Elmo, Jhett Black and the Big River Blues Band turn The Woodshop into a southern gothic temple of sound. Bluesday Tuesday, recorded live for WUTC and heard across five states, brings the spirit of the Delta to the foothills — where roots, soul, and American music meet under dim lights and worn wood. Each week features new guests and timeless stories told through song. Come early, grab a seat, and let the blues move through you. Seating is limited - reservations encouraged this show sells out.
Trivia - Every Wednesday 8pm
Soul Night with Joel Forlines - Thursday 6pm
The groove lives here. Every Thursday from 6 to 8pm, Soul Night with Joel Forlines at The Woodshop in St. Elmo brings a revival of southern soul and spirit. With a voice that cuts deep and a band that moves like a heartbeat, Forlines leads a night where gospel, groove, and grit meet on common ground. It’s part concert, part communion — a place where songs lift, rhythms heal, and the room moves as one. Come for the soul, stay for the feeling. Seating is limited - don’t wait to get tickets.
Forever Friday Bluegrass 8pm
Forever Bluegrass Fridays at The Woodshop
Every Friday night in St. Elmo, the Woodshop Listening Room comes alive with Forever Bluegrass — a Chattanooga tradition curated by Cindy Pinion and the Pinion family. Rooted in the legacy of Boxcar Pinion’s festival and carried forward with heart, Forever Bluegrass gathers some of the region’s finest pickers and singers for a night of driving banjo, soulful fiddle, and harmony-rich storytelling.
Doors open at 5:00 PM with BBQ dinner, beer, wine and crafted cocktails and the music kicks off at 8:00 PM sharp. Seating is limited, and these nights fill fast — so don’t wait.
ST. ELMO SONGWRITER SERIES
Friday November 7th feat. Katrina Barclay and Ridge Banks
Hosted by songwriter, Richard Daigle. A night of talented touring and local songwriters sharing their heart and experience in an intimate listening room.
Doors 5pm
Tickets $10 Available at the Door
All Ages ~ 18 & under must be accompanied by an adult ~ 21+ must have a valid ID
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6TH, 2025
Bird and Byron - rock & soul duo - are based out of Nashville, TN. The duo have gained viral success from their "One Take Tuesday" weekly series reaching millions of viewers; translating into loyal followers worldwide. The raw video posts are of the duo performing clips of original songs or covers in their own styling. Since the inception of the video series, Bird and Byron have garnered attention and reposts from the likes of James Taylor, Willow Smith, Coldplay, Noah Kahan, Mt. Joy, Brittany Broski, and many others. Their authentic writing style stands out w/ Bird’s powerful melodic vocals to Byron’s electrifying blues soul guitar.
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: THURSDAY November 6th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 8PM. Show 8:30PM AFTER SOUL NIGHT W/ JOEL FORLINES
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8TH, 2025
An Evening with E.G. Kight
"She’s as classy, sassy, confident and credible as they come. Kight provides new hues for the blues while ensuring they remain compelling and engaging all at the same time."
— American Songwriter Magazine
A preeminent voice in roots music, EG Kight has performed on stages from coast to coast—from the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, TN, to the Monterey Bay Jazz and Blues Festival in CA, to the Chenango Blues Festival in NY, from the Cox Capitol Theatre in GA to the Griswold Auditorium in MI, to the Strand Theater in PA, and many more. Kight is at home on any stage.
With her rich vocals, captivating guitar style, and hefty catalog of well-crafted original songs, she has entertained audiences around the globe in true southern style, and has garnered 21 music industry nominations, including three for Song of the Year.
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: SATURDAY November 8th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 6PM. Show 7PM
TICKETS: RESERVE YOUR SEAT OR TABLE
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9TH, 2025
Larry & Joe were destined to make music together.
Larry Bellorín hails from Monagas, Venezuela, and is a legend of Llanera music. Joe Troop is from North Carolina and is a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and old-time musician. Larry was forced into exile and is now an asylum seeker in North Carolina. Joe, after spending a decade in South America, found himself stranded back in his hometown during the pandemic. While Larry worked construction to make ends meet, Joe’s acclaimed “latingrass” band, Che Apalache, went on hiatus, leading him to focus on advocacy work with asylum-seeking migrants. Then, Larry met Joe. Currently based in North Carolina’s Triangle region, the two are versatile multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters on a mission to show that music has no borders. As a duo, they perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, maracas, guitar, upright bass — and whatever else they decide to throw in the van. Their program blends their rich musical inheritances with storytelling about the ways music and social movements intertwine.
Nicholas Edward Williams Opening:
Host of the roots music history podcast American Songcatcher, Nicholas Edward Williams is a multi-instrumentalist and storyteller dedicated to “playing it forward” by preserving the songs, stories, artists, and styles that have shaped our country — Ragtime, Piedmont Blues, Early Country, Traditional Folk, and Old-Time.
Williams has spent the last 15 years touring three continents, performing across the U.S., as well as the UK, Western Europe, and Australia, blending the roots music spectrum into his own distinctive style.
Under his previous project, Whetherman, Williams independently released eight well-regarded records from 2007–2018. Under his own name, his critically acclaimed sophomore release, Folk Songs For Old Times’ Sake (late 2021), has been praised by respected figures of the roots community, including David Holt, Oliver Wood, Dom Flemons, and JP Harris.
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: SUNDAY November 9th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 5PM. Show 6PM
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12TH, 2025
William Elliott Whitmore’s gravel-deep voice first turned heads far beyond the Americana underground when his haunting version of "Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie," appeared in Red Dead Redemption. With the fire of a 1920s gospel preacher and a fascination with sin, death, and redemption, Whitmore conjures a raw blend of country blues, field hollers, and punk spirit. His music feels unearthed rather than written—timeless, weathered, and fiercely alive.
Raised on a small farm in Lee County, Iowa, Whitmore grew up working the land and absorbing the music of his family—banjo, accordion, guitar and all. After early days in the hardcore punk scene, he carved out a singular voice with his 2003 debut Hymns for the Hopeless, later signing to punk-rooted label ANTI- and releasing a string of acclaimed albums. His most recent, Silently, The Mind Breaks, returns to stark, powerful storytelling—proving once again that his songs aren’t just performed, they’re lived.
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: WEDNESDAY November 12th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 5PM. Show 6PM
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13TH, 2025
REMEDY TREE burst onto the scene at the 2023 IMBA Ramble Showcase, captivating audiences as one of the Southeast's hottest emerging bands, taking 2nd place at the 2025 SPBGMA Band Competition. Sharing stages with legends like Peter Rowan, Rhonda Vincent, Ricky Skaggs, Della Mae, and The SteelDrivers, they're redefining the boundaries of bluegrass and Americana.
“Remedy Tree from St. Augustine was a pleasant surprise. I had not seen this band before. They bill themselves as a mix of bluegrass, old-time, and Americana with a progressive edge. They are all of this and more, but are far more traditional sounding than they give themselves credit for. Give this band a listen when you get the chance.” — Bluegrass Today
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: THURSDAY November 13th, 2025 - AFTER SOUL NIGHT
WHAT TIME: Doors 8PM. Show 8:30PM
TICKETS: Reserve Your Seat or Table
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH, 2025
Local Underground Hip Hop - IYKYK
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: Saturday November 15th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 7PM. Show 8PM
TICKETS: FROM $15
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19TH, 2025
Come on down to The Woodshop on November 19th for a night of two-stepping — and be part of the surprise reveal of Chattanooga’s newest honky-tonk band!
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: WEDNESDAY November 19th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 6PM. Show 8PM
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20TH, 2025
Raised on American Roots music in Eastern Tennessee, Daniel Kimbro is a multi-GRAMMY-nominated musician with more than 20 years of experience performing, recording, and writing Roots music. As an accompanist, Daniel has shared stages and studios with notable artists including Eric Clapton, Jerry Douglas, John Hiatt, The Transatlantic Sessions, Sarah Jarosz, and many others.
While his recording credits are numerous, his new solo album Carpet in The Kitchen best epitomizes Daniel’s experience as a writer, composer, and arranger. This debut collection features lyrics set within musical scapes that evoke murder ballads and story-songs rooted in the folk traditions of Scotland, Ireland, England, and his native Appalachia. The opening track, “Loyston,” remembers the upheaval brought by the displacement of his fellow Appalachians with the construction of the TVA dams, focusing on the inundation of the eponymous town in Northeast Tennessee. Guest appearances on Carpet in The Kitchen include Jerry Douglas on slide guitars, Mike Baggetta (Nels Kline, David Wax Museum) on electric guitar, and Jordan Perlson (Gary Burton, Becca Stevens, Snarky Puppy) on drumset.
Known to listeners across the US, UK, and Canada for his work with the folk-blues trio Harley Kimbro Lewis, Daniel continues to tour these regions with Sarah Jarosz, The Jerry Douglas Band, The Earls of Leicester, and others. When time allows, Daniel can be found on bodies of water of any size with a fly rod in hand. He is a passionate advocate for the conservation of fisheries and watersheds near his home in Knoxville, Tennessee.
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: THURSDAY November 20th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 8PM. Show 8:30PM - AFTER SOUL NIGHT W/ Joel Forlines
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22ND, 2025
Conspiracy To Kill A Possum is one of The Woodshop's favorite bluegrass bands. This show is lively, rowdy, and for bluegrass fans, a must see. Hailing from Middle Tennessee this traditional bluegrass band knows how to bring a show.
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: SATURDAY November 22ND, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 6PM. Show 7PM
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28TH, 2025
Derek Dames Ohl & Cody Tinnin
Derek Dames Ohl has performed all across this universe and beyond—playing venues and festivals alike. Some notable artists Derek has played alongside or opened for include Willis Alan Ramsey, Arlo McKinley, Bill Nershi, Joshua Ray Walker, Emily Nenni, Melissa Carper, Kassi Valazza, The Brudi Brothers, and many more.
IBMA-award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Cody Tinnin is a person in flux. After nearly ten years of relentlessly recording, performing, and touring with his progressive string trio Stillhouse Junkies—appearing at festivals such as MerleFest, Grey Fox Bluegrass, and RockyGrass—Tinnin’s new project focuses on original songs that reflect where he’s been while leaving space to show where he’s headed. Big, airy, open arrangements fuse cosmic country with heartfelt Americana, while retaining Tinnin’s instinctive knack for imagery and metaphor.
For Tinnin, the purpose of this material isn’t to create a vehicle through which he can get back on the road. Instead, it’s about maturation, of change, and the liminal spaces that change creates. It’s about feelings becoming flesh, grief becoming growth, and vulnerability becoming great strength—even if the path you’re on isn’t the path you might have chosen.
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28TH, 2025 - BEFORE BLUEGRASS
WHAT TIME: Doors 5PM. Show 6PM
SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH, 2025
Mele Kalikimaka Tiki Night at The Woodshop: A Christmas Concert Experience
Step out of winter and into a warm island glow right here in St. Elmo.
Join us at The Woodshop Listening Room for a one-of-a-kind holiday concert featuring The Explorers Club, masters of five-part harmony and vintage pop perfection.
Alongside the music we're serving up silly tiki cocktails, teriyaki, and good Chattanooga cheer.
🎶 Live music from The Explorers Club
🍹 Comforting Christmas cocktails & specialty tiki menu
✨ A retro island escape — no passport required
Ugly sweaters optional — aloha shirts encouraged. Deck our halls—bring an ornament, get a pint!
Everyone gets lai'd at the door ~ stick around for post show Happy Hour 9pm - 10pm.
Reserve your tiki night meals in advance. Regular menu also available.
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: SATURDAY December 6th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 6PM. Show 7:30PM
THURSDAY DECEMBER 11TH, 2025
Mike Zito is one of today’s most celebrated contemporary blues artists—known for his raw honesty, fiery guitar work, and soul-deep songwriting. From his St. Louis roots to chart-topping albums and collaborations with legends like Cyril Neville and Eric Gales, Zito’s journey has earned him multiple Blues Music Awards and the devotion of fans around the world. Whether fronting his powerhouse band or producing records for artists like Samantha Fish and Albert Castiglia, Zito delivers blues with grit, grace, and truth. Catch this award-winning artist live at The Woodshop, Chattanooga’s home for world-class blues—because seeing Mike Zito in an intimate room built for the blues is an experience you’ll never forget.
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: THURSDAY December 11th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 5PM. Show 6PM
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
THURSDAY DECEMBER 11TH, 2025
Will Orchard is a Nashville-via-New England-based indie-folk artist who has made a name for himself as both a deeply emotive, disarming songwriter and a relentless DIY troubadour. His music has taken him on tour across the U.S. and Europe more times than he can count, often alongside his partner and fellow songwriter Jess Kerber. His records have been described as “hush folk luminosity” by Glide Magazine and “radiant” by Atwood Magazine. In 2025, Orchard looks ahead to the release of his third LP, Behind the Shadow Glass, and an abundance of tour dates.
Feat. local Cat Campbell
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: THURSDAY December 11th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 8PM. Show 8:30PM
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
FRIDAY DECEMBER 12TH, 2025
SURRENDER HILL
“Elements of Americana, Folk, Country, and Singer/Songwriter—sounding like a perfect cross between Bruce Springsteen, Rodney Crowell, and Dolly Parton, both vocally and musically speaking. It all sounds very fresh and memorable, with a nice variety due to the use of both male and female lead vocals as well as sharing them. Surrender Hill delivers high quality and should therefore not be ignored.” — Strutter Magazine
Surrender Hill, the husband-and-wife Americana duo of Robin Dean Salmon and Afton Seekins Salmon, weaves soulful country, roots rock, and heartfelt storytelling into a sound that bridges rural American traditions with a global perspective. Based in North Georgia, they’ve built a reputation for rich harmonies, evocative lyrics, and dynamic live performances, touring extensively across the U.S. and abroad. Robin, born in South Africa and raised on a Texas ranch, blends punk grit with country soul, while Afton, who grew up between Alaska and Arizona, channels her background in dance and songwriting into timeless, emotive vocals. Since meeting in 2013, they’ve released a string of acclaimed albums—Surrender Hill (2015), Right Here Right Now (2017), Tore Down Fences (2018), A Whole Lot of Freedom (2020), and the double album Just Another Honky Tonk in a Quiet Western Town (2022)—culminating in their latest release, River of Tears (2024), recorded at Blue Betty Studio in Ellijay, Georgia. With songs like the title track and “Unconditional Life,” inspired by Afton’s grandparents’ 70-year love story, Surrender Hill captures resilience, unity, and the beauty of surrender—not to defeat, but to love and creativity.
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: FRIDAY DECEMBER 12th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 5PM. Show 6PM
Before Forever Bluegrass at 8pm
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
SATURDAY & SUNDAY DECEMBER 13TH AND 14TH, 2025
A Two-Night Holiday Special at The Woodshop
December 13 & 14
A LVNDR Christmas: where soul meets season.
Join us for two nights of smooth neo-soul and festive funk with LVNDR featuring special guests. That's right, two full nights of the hottest holiday grooves you won't wanna miss.
Dress to impress — cocktail attire encouraged.
Enjoy a specialty holiday menu featuring our smoked prime rib and turkey dinner, festive Christmas cocktails, and limited reserved seating for an intimate, soulful holiday experience.
✨ A little glamour. A little grit. 100% Woodshop. ✨
Pre-Order Your Dinner Below ~ All Menu Items Are Limited
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: SATURDAY DECEMBER 13th AND SUNDAY DECEMBER 14TH, 2025
SATURDAY WHAT TIME: Doors 6PM. Show 7PM
SUNDAY WHAT TIME: Doors 5PM. Show 6PM
THURSDAY DECEMBER 18TH, 2025
SUGAR LIME BLUE & PAN-O-RAM CLUB
Sugar Lime Blue isn’t just a band—it’s an experience. Blending Americana, blues, folk, country, and jam band grooves, this Nashville-based group delivers a soulful sound they call Cosmic Cowgirl. Known for their electrifying live shows and heartfelt recordings, they’ve shared stages with legends like Buddy Guy, The Wood Brothers, and Umphrey’s McGee.
Sharing the stage is Local Pan-O-Ram Club, a Chattanooga favorite known for rich harmonies, original tunes, and eclectic covers that feel both timeless and fresh.
If you grew up on real music—played by real people—this night’s for you. Come relive the groove, sing along, and see why these bands are keeping the spirit of classic American music alive.
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: THURSDAY December 18th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 5PM. Show 6PM
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
FRIDAY DECEMBER 19TH, 2025
Album Release Tour
Kimi Carter writes like she’s lived a thousand lives — softly, boldly, and with the ache of someone still learning how to heal.
An indie pop/folk artist from the mountains of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Kimi has grown a devoted following with her soulful lyrics and glowing vulnerability. After graduating from Belmont University and releasing her debut EP fluorescent, she’s returned home with over 35,000 TikTok followers, 1 million Spotify streams, and a new era of music on the horizon.
You should buy a ticket now — this rising star won’t be playing small rooms for long.
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: FRIDAY DECEMBER 19th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 5PM. Show 6PM
BEFORE FOREVER BLUEGRASS AT 8PM
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
SATURDAY DECEMBER 27TH, 2025
JASON LYLES & The Legitimizers VINYL RELEASE SHOW FEAT. BLAKE WORTHINGTON BAND
"With grunge-inspired guitar and drums juxtaposed with a beautiful string arrangement and lush vocal harmonies, the track strikes a delicate balance between darkness and upliftment." - Melodic Mag
What do you get with Jason's music? Unflinching, unapologetic positivity. Not to mention a good time.
with Blake Worthington Band opening
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: SATURDAY DECEMBER 27th, 2025
WHAT TIME: Doors 6PM. Show 7PM
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room