It's time for Nightfall '99 and that means great free concerts at Miller Plaza
almost every Friday night.  WUTC 88.1 is one of the official sponsors of
Nightfall, which is now entering its 12th season.

Visit the NIGHTFALL99 website: www.downtownchattanooga.org/nightfall.html

Headliners @ 8pm / openers start @ 7pm

May 28
- Tiny Town
This vibrant band draws from blues, jazz, gospel and soul to create a
penetrating rock experience delivered with passion and finesse. Veteran
rockers from The Subdudes, Tommy Malone and Johnny Ray Allen join with Pat
Mclaughlin and Kenneth Blevins to deliver a powerful concoction that is
both "deeply-rooted" and vigorous.
7:00 Infradig Ensemble

June 4
- Maria Muldaur
Since her signature 1970's hit "Midnight at The Oasis," Muldaur has spent
the past 20 years maturing in her artistry, releasing 15 albums and
performing her soulful blues-based music all over the world. Her new album,
Southland of the Heart, evokes the spirit of the South, which she credits
as the "birthplace of all great American music." 7:00 Diane Sterchi

June 25
- Fantcha
A native of Cape Verde, off the West Coast of Africa, Fantcha delivers a
Creole-Portuguese blend of Morna (soulful, sentimental folk tunes) and
upbeat dance tunes, distinguished by their complex rhythms. Her "drop-dead
beautiful voice" radiates the joy and diversity of her distinctive music.
7:00 Tangent

July 2
- John Mooney and Bluesiana
Named by Esquire Magazine as "King of the White Blues," John Mooney took up
residence in New Orleans where he blended his instantly recognizable gumbo
of blues, soul, gospel and  Afro-Cuban rhythms. This "slide master"
received national attention with the release of his latest CD, Against The
Wall.
7:00 Red Hot & Blue

July 9
- Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group
Known to many by their appearances on "Prairie Home Companion" and "Austin
City Limits," Robin and Linda Williams charm listeners with enchanting
harmonies and imaginative songs. Their music emanates from Southern
country, blues and folk traditions, and resonates with humor and warmth.
7:00 Letty & Georgia

July 16
- Ram
Cultures collide into a universe of sound that blends rock & roll with the
distinctive pulse of Haitian "Vodou Music." Bandleader Richard Morse
emerged from the cloister of ivy-league schools to explore his Haitian
roots, resulting in an exhilarating conglomerate of roots and rhythm with a
touch of politics.
7:00 Omar Yisrael

July 23
- A.J. Croce
Like his father, the late Jim Croce, A.J. relishes in using his music as an
implement to reveal intriguing characters and stories. His eloquent mastery
of the piano allows him to draw freely from a variety of musical influences
ranging from rock to soul and country.
7:00 Road Kings

July 30
- Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
Bela Fleck's eclectic potpourri of musical influences earned Grammy
nominations in "pop, jazz, bluegrass, spoken word, and country." Audiences
are elated by the amiable blend of instruments and styles, highlighted by
Fleck's mastery of the banjo as a fluid purveyor of jazz.
7:00 Claymation

August 6
- Big Rude Jake
Up front, articulate, humorous and political, Jake takes swing to new
levels by engaging his listeners with nuance, variety and wit. Jake draws
his unique vision of swing from a colorful palette including jazz, rhythm
and blues, Jacques Brel and Ernest Hemingway.
7:00 Jeff McIntosh Quartet

August 13
- R.L. Burnside
At 71 years of age, R.L. Burnside hammers out on his battered electric
guitar a lifetime of blues experience, seasoned with his own independent
style and flourish. While maintaining his popularity with blues purists and
alternative rockers, Burnside is now winning new audiences with his "gone
over the wall," cutting-edge style.
7:00 The Substructure

August 20
- Eileen Ivers
Winner of eight all-Ireland fiddle titles, Eileen Ivers shines as the
premier luminary of the Irish fiddle. A fetching entertainer, Ivers has
thrilled audiences in Riverdance and performed with such varied musical
partners as Paddy Maloney, Cherish the Ladies, Hall & Oates and The Boston
Pops Orchestra.
7:00 Dan Landrum

August 27
- Nicholas Payton
At the tender age of 24, Nicholas Payton sizzles on his trumpet, delivering
a wide range of styles from swing to groove with vigor and intensity. A
Grammy winning performer, Payton possesses an impeccable technique and
"boundless lyrical gifts."
7:00 Dennis Williams

September 3
- Blue Highway
Blue Highway is one of the most cele-brated ensembles in bluegrass today,
boasting Dobro Player of the Year, Ron Ickles, and two-time Banjo Player of
The Year, Tom Adams. Their polished, expressive harmonies inspire praise
from peers, critics and enthusiastic audiences.
7:00 Dismembered Tennesseans

September 10
- Willie Porter
From worldwide tours with Tori Amos and a U.S. tour this summer with Vonda
Shepard, Willie Porter has also played national stages as a headliner in
his own right. A virtuoso guitarist blessed with an engaging voice and
uncanny sense of involving his listeners, Porter has earned legendary
status on college campuses throughout the Midwest.
7:00 Annie

September 17
- The Campbell Brothers
Chuck Campbell and his brother Darick stun audiences with their mastery of
the pedal-steel guitar and lap-steel guitar, wielding a spirit-filled style
only heard until recently in the African-American Holiness-Pentecostal
churches. Combined with an energetic rhythm section and knock-out vocalist
Katie Jackson, their 1998 CD, Pass Me Not, inspired praises from blues and
other music aficionados.
7:00 Dr. Vibe

September 24
- Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band
A third generation zydeco performer, Chubby Carrier transports his
listeners to the deep-toned cadence of what he terms "high energy swamp
funky music." Faithful to zydeco's traditional accordion-driven dance
music, Chubby performs a new hybrid sound with glimmers of New Orleans
blues, gospel and funk.
7:00  Slow Fuze

Barbara J. Kennedy
News Coordinator
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
423-755-4363 (phone)
423-755-5299 (fax)