Poets n Pickers – LAUNCH

poets n pickers open mic event

Join us for poetry, stories, music, and more in a friendly space!

Gate 11 Distillery, located inside the Chattanooga Choo Choo, serves spirits made on site and non-alcohol beverages for customers of any age – need not be 21 to participate.

Enjoy featured performers after the open mic selected from the Songwriters Stage competition.

FREE

Songwriter: Josh Wheeler

songwriter Josh Wheeler

Josh has had the opportunity to play music all across the world. Over the past few years he has shifted his focus towards his own original music. In 2020 he released his first studio album entitled “Seven Stories Tall.”

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Performing on 2/17

Songwriters Stage Highlights 2/3/2023

Highlights from the 3rd round preliminary held at Gate 11 Distillery. The night lived up to our motto; Chattanooga’s finest singer songwriters meet on one stage! Winners Chad Yates and Rodney Stroup proceed to the finals March 3 at the Camp House. Artist pictured: the Chattanooga Bastard, Squeaky Bones, Chad Yates, Jessie Knowles, Chatty McDaniels, and judges Divine Adeniyi, Paul Jackson, Michael McDade. Hure thanks to our sponsors; Mountain Music, Snap Dragon Hemp, and our host Gate 11 Distillery. Next round will be Feb 17.

Songwriter: Jessie Knowles

songwriter Jessie Knowles

Jessie Knowles is a professional actress and singer/songwriter who has called Chattanooga home for 20 years. Her one-woman show, Jessie’s Messy Mind, includes seven of her original songs and won the Pick of the Fringe award at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2018. Her new album, recorded with Jack Endelouz and Brett Nolan, will be premiering this summer. 

Website: MessyMind

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Performing on 2/3