In my opinion the month of January is the equivalent of a Monday. With that being said, I think it’s important to find activities to fill the month so it goes by quickly. And what is the best activity you ask? Music! Luckily, Knoxville is filled with tons of great local music, and concerts! Here is a list of the top concerts to put in your calendar for the month of January!
Open Chord Music
Thursday, January 9 - Jazz Night ft. The Terrapin Quartet - FREE EVENT
Friday, January 10 - Stevie Wonder and TOTO Tribute
Saturday, January 11 - Chris Cornell tribute
Saturday, January 18 - N 2 O - A Classic Rock Experience
Monday, January 20 - Marco Benevento w/ Ian Ferguson
Friday, January 24 - BILLY JOEL Tribute The Stranger Featuring Mike Santoro
Friday, January 31 - Scent of Remains | VanKale | Inclination of Direction
Mill And Mine
Wednesday, January 22 - American Authors & Magic Giant - Band of Brothers Road Show
Wednesday, January 28 - Space Jesus: Moon.Landing Tour
Friday, January 31 - The Devil Makes Three
Tennessee Theater
January 16 & 17 - KSO MOXLEY CARMICHAEL MASTERWORKS SERIES: MOZART AND MAHLER
Thursday, January 23 - WIMZ PRESENTS THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY: LED ZEPPELIN
Bijou Theater
Tuesday, January 14 - Jonny Lang
Wednesday, January 15 - Citizen Cope
Tuesday, January 21 - KNOXVILLE JAZZ ORCHESTRA MEETS THE JEFF HAMILTON TRIO
Wednesday, January 22 - The Second City: The Best Of
Sunday, January 26 - Beethoven Begins
Monday, January 27 - Lost Dog Street Band
Tuesday, January 28 - Ripe National Tour 2020
Thursday, January 30 - Spafford
Scruffy City Hall / Preservation Pub
Friday, January 10 - Juggernut Stomp (8pm Preservation Pub)
Friday, January 10 - SKANKBANGER (10pm Scruffy City Hall)
Thursday, January 16 - Preachervan (10pm Preservation Pub)
Friday, January 17 - The Coveralls (10pm Scruffy City Hall)
Saturday, January 25 - Doctor Ocular (10pm Scruffy City Hall)
Jig And Reel
Friday, January 10 - Buffalo Fiasco ( FREE 10pm)
Saturday, January 11 - Songs From The Road Band (FREE 10pm)
Wednesday, January 15 - WDVX'S "TENNESSEE SHINES" PRESENTS: LOVERS LEAP (7pm $7adv, $10 door)
Friday, January 17 - 9TH STREET SOMPERS ( FREE 10pm)
These are just six places to go see live music in Knoxville, but there are many more! Make sure to check out places like Wild Wings Cafe, Bucket Head Taverns, Pilot Light, and The Concourse that offers live music as well!
Be sure to click on the name of the venue to see more local music options that might not have been listed as well.