There is an acute lack of parrots in Tennessee. This local pirate shouldered a live chicken that barely raised an eyebrow at the Tennessee Dead’s, Riverfront Nights, Saturday show.

No nonchalance for this young lady when confronted with the parrot replacement.

The pirate’s floating, chicken coop was in disarray below deck. The bird looked right at home.

The Southern Belle set sail at 7:00pm as Dalton, without The Boys, opened the show solo.

While Dalton sang, the lead singer and guitarist for the Tennessee Dead fished. How often do you get to play at a venue that offers fishing in the river to kill time before you go onstage?

The Tennessee Dead were introduced as, “The best Grateful Dead cover band ever!” I was never a true “Dead Head” but I like their popular music. Their fans are a tight community with a great vibe and very entertaining when they get into the groove.

True “Deadheads” have aged a bit, but “Gam MA” proved they still know how to rock and roll.

This Deadhead’s Indian name is, “Dances With Dogs.”

Ross’s Landing, by the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, was a great outdoor venue. The social distancing was good, the musicians very talented and the eclectic crowd a wonderful part of the experience. Pirates, don’t forget to bring your chickens.