Since 2014, the Open Chord has been called Knoxville’s premier listening room and music venue. They proudly host live music from top-tier, world-class musicians and singers from all over the globe along with some local talented favorites. And April is no exception!
With an eclectic mix of genres, all music lovers have an opportunity to hear everything from acoustic melodies to heavy metal and everything in between. Here we’ve highlighted just a few of the offerings this spring.
The Wellermen, originators of the sea shanty trend on TikTok and Instagram, sing mostly low-tone acapella harmonies with minimal or no instrumention. They infuse traditional storytelling sea shanties, folk songs, and work songs with fresh energy and tight, smooth harmonies.
Hailing from Knoxville, Belfast 6 Pack has chosen the Open Chord for their upcoming album release party. Their sound is in its own genre – a new and original flavor of southern metal with powerful vocals.
Who doesn’t love a good tribute band? Open Chord has you covered there too this month with Blink 180 True: A Tribute to Blink 182, the iconic pop-punk band of the late 1990s and early 2000s, and from Atlanta, Pandora’s Box – The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute.
A special, more global treat is Korean rock band Rolling Quartz. Five very accomplished and talented female musicians participate in all song production, including lyrics, composition, and arrangement. Their album, Fighting, made it into the top 5 US rock albums chart on iTunes, the 1st Korean indie band to do so. They rock!
The band Cold, from Jacksonville, FL, has been playing alternative rock metal and post-grunge for over 10 years. They have a very melodic sound with melancholic, emotional song lyrics often dubbed “nu-metal” (think Limp Bizkit-ish).
Calling themselves Feel Good Country, Sundy Best is a guitar and cajon drum duo that plays “East Kentucky rock n roll” – music that is a blend of country, Appalachian folk, bluegrass, rock, soul and R&B – with classic rock of the ’70s & ’80s vibes.
Along with being “Knoxville’s Favorite Listening Room,” the Open Chord also has a fully renovated kitchen and bar with 12 taps of delicious craft beers, an ever changing signature cock-tail list, and top-notch food options made from the freshest of ingredients.
Most of their booked bands can be found on Spotify, YouTube, and other music apps, so check them out then grab some friends, choose a band that “speaks” to you or come find a new one that does, and we’ll see you at the OC.
Open Chord
8426 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
865.281.5874
OpenChordMusic.com