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Celebrated for her sharply observant lyrics, homespun charm, and a voice that feels lifted from a vintage gramophone, Melissa Carper creates old-school country music that resonates across eras. Her sound blends old-time, bluegrass, western swing, jazz, and blues—the roots threads that once formed country music before the industry divided it into genres. Nashville musician Chris Scruggs captured her timeless appeal by dubbing her “HillBillie Holiday,” adding, “She’s as good as it gets.”Carper grew up in North Platte, Nebraska, surrounded by her parents’ Hank Williams and Loretta Lynn records. She and her siblings sang gospel in churches and later formed a family country band, with Melissa holding down the bass by age twelve. After years playing late-night gigs in rural lodge halls and encouragement from a bassist-band-director mentor, she earned a classical bass scholarship to the University of Nebraska at Lincoln—setting the stage for the artist she is 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: WEDNESDAY April 22nd, 2026
WHAT TIME: Doors 5PM. Show 6PM
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
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5500 St Elmo Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37409
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