Welcome

Thank you for visiting the official website for Magic Birds, a Chattanooga, TN-based band made up of Scott Bruce and Ben Ezell. Delivering their own brand of Americana music, the duo blends together elements of classic country, bluegrass and folk, producing a style of music that exemplifies the sound that has helped shape their lives. Check out the site, see where the next performance will be and take a listen to a few tunes. Hope you like what you hear!

What's in the Mix for 2026! 

While we have only played a handful of live shows in 2026 so far, we are very exciting for what we have going on behind the scenes and for what we have coming up! We are currently working on recording our 3rd album, and we decided to produce this one ourselves. While that is a daunting task we have taken upon ourselves, it has proven to be very fun so far and we are excited about the progress and the new batch of songs we will be sharing with you soon. Also, we have some very fun shows coming up this summer. We'll be performing around the Chattanooga area some, with more of those potentially popping up on the calendar soon, but we would also love to invite you to catch us out on the road as we embark on our 3rd Annual Summer Beer Run. We are returning to some of our favorites, and we added some new stops to the mix this year. We can't wait to do it again this summer and we hope to see you out there on the run!
 

Celebrating 10 Years of Magic Birds! 

In May of 2015, we released our debut album, The Music of Benjamin Bruce, while also officially introducing the world to Magic Birds. So this May, we will be celebrating TEN YEARS of Magic Birds! Where did the time go?!? We never expected the embrace we have received from so many friends over the years. While we could never thank you enough, we would like to offer this special token of our appreciation:

Visit our online store throughout the month of May 2025 and purchase a vinyl copy of our sophomore album, Twenty-Three, and you will get $10 off AND a free CD copy of our debut album, The Music of Benjamin Bruce!! That is a $40 value for only $20! And to make it even sweeter, you can get this special for only $15 at our live shows in May.

Thank you for continuing to hang with Magic Birds. We don’t have plans to stop anytime soon, but we could not let this milestone pass without doing something special!

Gearing Back Up... 

After taking the first few months off from playing shows in 2025, we are gearing back up to get things started soon, with a few shows on our calendar in March, followed by a list of shows randomly booked already through September of this year. We cannot wait to get back out there and play some music for you all!

A few things to add:

 - Jeremy Sharp has been playing with us on the upright bass for almost a year now, and we have been so thankful to have him with us, laying down the back-end of our sound that we really never had before live. Also, he broke out his electric bass in a practice the other day, so stay tuned for that to make an appearance sometime soon at a live show near you!

- You may have seen Alex Keiss playing electric guitar with us on a few shows late in 2024. Well, we are lucky enough to have him sticking around for more! He will not be with us on the 2 March dates, but he plans to be with us for the shows we have scheduled in April and May, and who knows what will come next. He is in 2-4 other bands and projects so we are unfortunatley having to share him. But we are excited for what he brings to our sound and can't wait to keep collaborating with him!

- We are in the early stages of getting prepared to record a 3rd album. We do not plan to take quite as long as we did on the 2nd one, but we are not quite ready to get in the studio just yet. We shouldn't say too much as this point as we are still in the planning stages, so stay tuned for more news on this project in the months to come!

- May 2025 will mark TEN YEARS OF MAGIC BIRDS. It doesn't seem like it has been that long, but the math tells us otherwise. Look for some announcments of some things we cook up to celebrate 10 years later this year!

We look forward to seeing you all out there at our shows very soon and thank you for your continued support of Magic Birds! 

 

Winding down... 

It has been a little over a year since we released our sophomore album “Twenty-Three” and we truly appreciate all of the positive feedback we have received from the album. Now as we wind down to the end of 2024, we tend to reflect on the great times we have had. In 2023, we were lucky to have Drew Streip playing on the mandolin with us for nearly a year before he and his family made the move to Vermont. Then at Nightfall last year, our buddies TJ Greever and Tony Neely sat in with us for that show. This year in 2024, you may have seen Lew Card playing mandolin with us, Jerermy Sharpe on the upright bass or even more recently, Alex Keiss on the electric guitar. Coming up soon in December, we will be closing out the year with 3 really fun performances that we look forward to, so plan on coming out and seeing who may be sitting in with us on those shows. Also, we are already discussing a 3rd album, and you may have even seen us play a few of our newest songs at our shows. Whether lending an instrument to enrich our music, coming out to our shows, purchasing merch or wearing your hats and shirts out in public, we want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts--2024 has been a great year for Magic Birds and we cannot wait to fly into 2025 with you all soon!

New Magic Birds album FINALLY dropping!! 

The time has FINALLY come. We have finished our new album and it will be released on Friday 8.11.23. It will be available to download and stream on all online platforms, we will have it here on our site for ordering, and we will have a handful of live shows to celebrate the release. 
Here's more about the album:

On their sophomore album, Twenty-Three, Magic Birds tapped into the musical genius of Chattanooga, TN's own Nick Lutsko for the production. Keeping true to their Americana style of storytelling and mix of classic country, bluegrass, folk and soul, the direction of this album was to present their newest batch of songs with a full-band sound. With Lutsko at the helm, the band sought out many of their musician friends around Chattanooga to help them accomplish what they were searching for. The album features appearances by Amber Fults, Matt Shigekawa, Dan Pinson, Randy Steele, Deron Stevens, John Boulware, Drew Streip, and of course, Nick Lutsko--and not to mention mastering by Charles Allison and artwork by Steven Ratajczyk. And after many years of tweaking, perfecting and swimming through life's challenges, Twenty-Three is finally ready to present to the world and Scott Bruce and Ben Ezell of Magic Birds could not be happier! So turn it on, turn it up and take a musical journey with Magic Birds through the songs of Twenty-Three.

Catch us in 2023! 

We are late getting an update to you this year, but man, 2023 has been a blast for us so far and it's just getting started. We have a lot of shows on the calendar for this Spring & Summer, and the best news is, it looks like we will FINALLY be releasing our 2nd album this year. We know, we have said that quite a few times over the years, but this time, we really mean it! The recording process is over, so now we just work on the preparation of getting everything to you in the best possible format we can! More to come on this in the very near future. Until then, come see us live--we'd love to hang out with you!! 

We can't wait to see YOU throughout 2022! 

We have eased back into live performances. We did a few shows in the fall of 2021 and we played an amazing show in Iva, SC in early March of this year. But now the floodgates have opened and we are back at it--and we cannot wait! We will be performing at the 2022 Cumberland Trail Spring Festival in late April, we'll be Cherry Street Tavern's Artist in Residency every Thursday night during the month of July, we are headed to Clayton, GA in July and then headed to Ben's hometown of Marshall, NC in late September.

We could go on and on because we are so excited about these upcoming performances, but why don't you just head over to our SHOWS page to learn more. We hope to see you out there somewhere!!

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2021 Update... 

The birds are back at it! We are finally easing back into playing live music, after an almost 2 year forced break. We cannot wait to play tunes for you once again, so please keep checking out our SHOWS page, as we will continue to add more concerts soon!

Stay With Me 

Our new single Stay With Me, which was once again produced by our good buddy Nick Lutsko, is now available to stream or download just about everywhere. Here are some links to help you find it easier. Crank it up and enjoy!  
 - Our Videos Page
 - Spotify
 - iTunes
 - YouTube

Caroline's Calling 

Our newest single Caroline's Calling is now available to download or stream just about anywhere you normally get your music. Head over to our videos page to check it out. We are really proud of this one. It's the 4th single we have released from our upcoming sophomore album, which we hope to finish and release at some point in 2020. Once again, this song was produced by Nick Lutsko and features backing vocals from Amber Fults and lead guitar from Matt Shigekawa (from Ashley and the X's). We hope you like it!

Previous events

Magic Birds @ The Woodshop

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The Woodshop, 5500 St Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409

Join us for dinner on Friday, October 30th, and enjoy the music of Chattanooga’s own Magic Birds!

Delivering their own brand of Americana, the duo blends elements of classic country, bluegrass, folk, and a touch of soul, creating a stripped-down sound shaped by the music that has influenced their lives. Telling stories they’ve heard over time, stories they’ve lived through, and stories they’ve simply imagined, Magic Birds continues to put their heart and soul into the music they create.

For this special dinner performance, they’ll once again be joined by Jeremy Sharp on bass and Alex Keiss on electric guitar. They’ll perform songs from their first two albums while also offering a glimpse of what’s to come as they continue work on their highly anticipated third album.

Come hungry, settle in, and enjoy an evening of great food and live music with Magic Birds!

A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!

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Sep5

Good birds. Live music. Cold brews. Smokin' BBQ. Spend your Labor Day weekend at Audubon Acres for an evening filled with barbecue, local beer, live music by Magic Birds, and all the charm of Chattanooga's favorite nature preserve. Wander the trails, enjoy family-friendly activities, and kick back with great food and even better company. Every ticket supports the Chattanooga Audubon Society's mission to protect the places and wildlife we all love.

Tickets start at $20 • Family Friendly

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Sep4

Magic Birds @ Dalton Brewing Company

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Dalton Brewing Company, 112 W King Street, Dalton, GA 30720

We are so excited that we get to add a DBC show to our 2026 Summer Beer Run. Even though it is about 45 minutes down the road from Chattanooga, it is pretty much a local show for us--at least that's how our friends in Dalton make us feel. It's always a good time when we're at DBC, so come join us for this one! FREE SHOW!!

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Aug29

Magic Birds @ Universal Joint Clayton

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Universal Joint, 109 N Main St #4296, Clayton, GA

We are headed back to the Universal Joint in beautiful downtown Clayton, GA and we would love if you could join us on this trip! Clayton is one of our favorite towns to visit, and heading back there in the middle of the summer is just what we need--mountains, lakes, rivers and one of the coolest little downtowns you can experience. To top it off, we get to perform on the outdoor stage of Universal Joint, where they serve delicious food, refreshing drinks and they treat everyone with extreme care! Come hang out with us and find out for yourself!!

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Aug28

Magic Birds @ The BUS Bar & Grill

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The BUS Bar & Grill, 522 Highway 64, Ocoee, TN 37361

We are headed back to The BUS Bar! It has been way too long since we partied with our friends on the Ocoee. What's even better is we get to add this one to our 2026 Summer Beer Run. If you have never been to The BUS Bar, then this is a good reason to check it out. It is literally an outdoor bar in a cut-out school bus--but it is even way cooler than that sounds. They also have an inside kitchen and seating and a huge outdoor stage for us to perform on. This will be a late night affair, so go ahead and make plans to rest up for this one! $5 cover

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Jul17

Magic Birds @ Doc Holidays

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Doc Holidays Bar & Grill, 742 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN

It's crazy how fast time flies. We have been in the studio working on a new album and have barely played any hometown shows this year. How about we make that up to you with a big shindig at Docs, our favorite Five Star Dive Bar?!? Come party with us on Friday, July 17th. It's a free show and it's always fun!!

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Jul11

Magic Birds @ Big Pillow Brewing

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Big Pillow Brewing, 25 Andrews Ave N, Hot Springs, NC 28743

We performed at Big Pillow a few years ago, and unfortunately, they were deeply affected by Hurricane Helene last year. However, they are now back and better than ever, and we look forward to returning and experiencing the family-feel that is transcendent in the area of Hot Springs! Not too far from where Ben grew up, we hope to once again see a ton of familiar faces at this one!!

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Jul10

Magic Birds @ Kite Hill Brewing Co

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Kite Hill Brewing Co, 150 Thomas Green Blvd, Clemson, SC 29631

As we embark on our 2026 Summer Beer Run, we are very excited to announce a new stop for this summer--Kite Hill Brewing Co in beautiful Clemson, SC! Scott from Magic Birds is a proud alum of Clemson University and this will mark the band's first performance in the college town. Throw on a little orange and come hang out with us on Friday 7/10!!

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Jun27

Magic Birds @ The Boathouse Grill

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The Boathouse Grill, 149 Hartwell Marina Drive, Hartwell, GA 30643

ATTENTION: Our friends in Hartwell have moved our show to their sister location, The Boathouse Grill....on the lake and with a bigger stage! It's not far down the road from downtown Hartwell, and now you can pull up to the show on your boat if you want. Plus, we are playing the show a little earlier so you can enjoy the fireworks on the lake after we are done. We had a blast in Hartwell last summer with all of our family and friends, so let's make it happen again this year! FREE SHOW!!

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Jun26

Magic Birds @ Whiteside Brewing Company

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Whiteside Brewing Company, 128 State Rte 107, Cashiers, NC 28717

For the 3rd summer in a row, we will be returning to the mountains of Western NC and to the lovely village of Cashiers, NC! Whiteside Brewing Company is a very cool establishment with friendly folks, tasty brews, delicious food and an awesome outdoor stage. We cannot wait to get back on that stage and we hope you come travel with us and enjoy the good times!

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Chattanooga’s own Americana favorites Magic Birds return to The Woodshop on Saturday, April 4, and they’re bringing something special with them—the long-awaited return of The Goodbye Girls. Made up of local singer-songwriters Amber Fults and her “glitter twin” Hayley Graham Duncan, The Goodbye Girls reunite for a rare full-set performance. It’s been years since the duo last shared the stage together, and their unmistakable harmonies are the perfect way to set the tone for the night. As Magic Birds continue to work on their third album, expect a mix of familiar crowd favorites alongside a few new songs—and maybe even a surprise guest or two.

Join us early, grab a drink, and settle in for a night celebrating local music in the cozy, best-sounding little listening room in Chattanooga—The Woodshop.

A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!

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Apr3

Magic Birds @ Dalton Brewing Company

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Dalton Brewing Company, 112 W King Street, Dalton, GA 30720

We are headed back to our home away from home for the first time this year on Friday 4/3. If you have been to Dalton Brewing Company to see us play, you know the good time we have there. If you haven't been to downtown Dalton in a while, you should make the short trek with us. They have done a great job of building up their downtown, and DBC is the spot that everyone stops by for a cold craft beer, especially on a Friday after the work week is over! We'll be performing from 7-9pm and it's a FREE SHOW!

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Jan17

Magic Birds @ Goat Island Brewing

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Goat Island Brewing, 1646 John H Cooper Dr SE, Cullman, AL 35055

Let's kick off 2026 with our first trip to Cullman, AL! We've been wanting to perform at Goat Island for years so we are pumped that they are finally giving us the stage for the night. We have a lot of family in Cullman, and we cannot wait to hang out with y'all. This one is a free show and we will be performing from 7-11pm Central, so please mark your calendars now and let's get ready to turn up on Sat 1/17!!

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Magic Birds @ MAINx24

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Southside Pizza, 612 E Main Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408

We are very excited to annouce that we will finish off the year at one of Chattanooga's coolest annual events, MAINx24. While the festivities on Main Street go on for an entire 24 hours, we are going to be performing on the patio at Southside Pizza at 2pm, right before their infamous Pizza Eating Contest! They will kick off entertainment there at noon and go up until 8pm that night. So, go ahead and get prepared to celebrate the holidays on Main Street in downtown Chattanooga, and make your way down to Southside Pizza to hang out with your favorite Birds. We cannot wait!

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Magic Birds @ Cherry Street Tavern

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Cherry Street Tavern, 719 Cherry Street, Chattanooga, TN

One more Cherry Street show before the holidays? Don't mind if we do! We love Cherry Street--the staff, the sound, the atmosphere. It's definitely our favorite spot to perform in downtown Chattanooga. And the best thing about this show is it is early. So, even if you happen to have a holiday party on this date, you can swing by Cherry Street and get your night started with an early show from Magic Birds! We'll have the stage from 6-8pm and the cover is only $10.

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Magic Birds @ Red Bank Porchfest

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Red Bank Porchfest, 2034 Lyndon Avenue, Red Bank, TN

We are thrilled to be a part of the 1st Annual Red Bank Porchfest!! Things kick off with a bike parade at 9:30am, and then they have festivities planned all over Red Bank for the entire day. There are some great musicians playing at various porches all throughout Red Bank, and Magic Birds will be performing at 2034 Lyndon Avenue at 2:30pm. Come enjoy the entire event and make your way over to hang out with us--we cannot wait!!

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Magic Birds w/ David Bingaman @ Doc Holidays

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Doc Holidays Bar & Grill, 742 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN

You know we gotta head back to Docs at least one more time before the year ends. Wonderful staff, great food, excellent atmosphere and everyone seems like family when we gather there for a Magic Birds show. Let's continue the sentiment, shall we! Oh, and this show is FREE!

PS: We are very excited to be bringing David Bingaman from Brother and The Hayes to open up the night for us. He will get things started at 8pm and we will finish off the night from 9-11pm. Just another great reason to come hang out with us!!

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Under the Americana Sky: A Showcase of Americana Music from Chattanooga featuring Lew Card, Magic Birds & The Briars.

We return to The Woodshop in St. Elmo for another edition of our Americana Music showcase and we are so excited to be joined this time by our good friends Lew Card and The Briars.

A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga! Last showcase sold out, don't miss on getting your tickets to a great evening of music.

WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409

WHEN: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2025

WHAT TIME: Doors at 6pm. Show at 7pm.

All Ages 21+ MUST HAVE VALID ID to order at Bar 18& under must have parents or legal guardian present

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Oct18

Magic Birds @ Private Party

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Soddy-Daisy, TN

Yes, we do play private parties and events. With over 4 hours of material and 30+ covers in our arsenal, we can entertain you and your guests with our own blend of country, bluegrass and folk music! Reach out to us at sbgoose2002@yahoo.com to see if we are a good fit for your next shindig!

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Magic Birds @ Dalton Brewing Company

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Dalton Brewing Company, 112 W King Street, Dalton, GA 30720

We head back to our home away from home, right down the road to downtown Dalton, GA in late September. DBC has become a regular stop for us as we try to get down there a couple times a year. The folks are great--attentive and welcoming--and they know how to make some tasty beer! We can't wait to get back down there and we hope you all can come have some fun with us too!

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