| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | One Direction: 2013 TourPresented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena June 19, 2013 One Direction has done it again; their December 3 show at Madison Square Garden sold out in under 10 minutes. With their entire May/June 2012 tour also selling out in minutes, One Direction are giving their fans a chance to see the group live once again in the summer of 2013 as part of their World Tour – the earliest they are able to return with a tour to the States.
One Direction are Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. All of the group hail... | Bridgestone Arena | 06/19/13 | Nashville |
Bank of America Pops Series: Cirque MusicaPresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 23-May 25, 2013 Nashville Symphony
Albert George Schram, conductor
Cirque Musica
Take a journey to a faraway land of dazzling beauty, mystery and suspense! Cirque Musica blends the grace and thrills of the world’s greatest circus performers with stunning symphonic music — including pieces by Tchaikovsky, John Williams and a salute to The Beatles. You’ll be treated to a full sensory experience that will have you on the edge of your seat and in awe of the thrills and... | Nashville Symphony | 05/23/13-
05/25/13 | Nashville |
| Rock of Ages | Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC | 04/19/13-
04/20/13 | Nashville |
| Green Day's American Idiot | Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC | 03/05/13-
03/07/13 | Nashville |
Straight No Chaser Holiday ConcertPresented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium December 13, 2012 ATCO/Atlantic recording group Straight No Chaser has announced the release of an exciting new EP, entitled “SIX PACK: VOLUME 2.” The collection arrives in stores and all digital retailers on November 29th.
“SIX PACK: VOLUME 2” sees the acclaimed a cappella group, who were recently featured on the “Generation YouTube” episode of “20/20,” putting their inimitable touch on a selection of modern pop classics, including Weezer’s... | Ryman Auditorium | 12/13/12 | Nashville |
Fab FourPresented by Wildhorse Saloon at Wildhorse Saloon November 8, 2012 The Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles' songs, the Fab Four will make you think your are watching the real thing.
This incredible stage show includes three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career. This loving tribute to the Beatles has amazed audiences around the world, including Japan, Australia, France, Hong Kong, The... | Wildhorse Saloon | 11/08/12 | Nashville |
Jeff Alfiero at Maggiano's Little ItalyPresented by Maggiano's Little Italy at Maggiano's Little Italy November 2, 2011-November 3, 2012 Featuring Jeff Alfiero at Maggiano's Little Italy! Come join us in the piano lounge as Jeff takes you on a musical journey through the last fifty years, from classic big band hits to today's favorites. | Maggiano's Little Italy | 11/02/11-
11/03/12 | Nashville |
David SedarisPresented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium November 1, 2012 NPR Humorist and Bestselling Author of “Naked,” “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,” and “Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk.”
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition... | Ryman Auditorium | 11/01/12 | Nashville |
| Artober 2012 | Metro Arts | 10/01/12-
10/31/12 | |
Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson playing Thick As A Brick 1 & 2Presented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium October 30, 2012 This tour will feature a more theatrical production with video and additional musicians, including Ian's band: bassist David Goodier, keyboardist John O'Hara, drummer Scott Hammond, and wunderkind guitarist Florian Opahle -- all of whom have performed with Ian on his solo dates over the years as well as having performed at various times as members of Jethro Tull.
Ian's new album, “Thick as a Brick 2” (TAAB2) also features David, John, Scott, and Florian. It was produced by... | Ryman Auditorium | 10/30/12 | Nashville |
Godspeed You! Black Emperor Presented by Cannery Ballroom at Cannery Ballroom October 12, 2012 Godspeed You! Black Emperor (formerly punctuated Godspeed You Black Emperor! and commonly abbreviated to GYBE or GY!BE) is a Canadian post-rock band which originated from Montreal, Quebec in 1994. They were the first outside act to release their recordings through Constellation, an influential independent record label also located in Montreal.
After the release of their debut album in 1997, the group... | Cannery Ballroom | 10/12/12 | Nashville |
SoundLand 2012Presented by Next Big Nashville at Downtown Nashville October 3-October 6, 2012 After six years of delivering a uniquely world-class multi-genre music festival, conference, and megaparty... SoundLand 2012 is gearing up to bring you our biggest and best event yet. Once again we'll pack four days and nights with a feast that you've come to love: Music, Arts, VIP Parties, Field Trips and more. BIG things are coming and we can't wait to share the details in the coming weeks. Stay seated during lift... | Next Big Nashville | 10/03/12-
10/06/12 | Nashville |
First Aid KitPresented by 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill at 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill October 5, 2012 Bittersweet is the word the Söderberg sisters prefer. “We like bittersweet songs, songs that affect you differently depending on how you interpret them,” says Klara, the younger of the Swedish siblings that make up First Aid Kit. “Making the melodies and lyrics head in different directions is very deliberate,” adds big sister Johanna. “A song like ‘Emmylou’ sounds cheerful, but the lyrics are the saddest thing you ever heard.” First Aid... | 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill | 10/05/12 | Nashville |
The 13th Annual Americana Music Festival and ConferencePresented by Americana Music Association at Sheraton Nashville Downtown September 12-September 15, 2012 The 13th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference will offer seminars, panels and networking opportunities at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel by day, and bring a stellar lineup of musical showcases each evening at premiere venues like The Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom, The Station Inn, and The Basement. As always, the Festival's capstone will be the annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards at the historic... | Americana Music Association | 09/12/12-
09/15/12 | Nashville |
Kelly Clarkson & The Fray with Carolina LiarPresented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena September 15, 2012 Since bursting onto the music scene 10 years ago, Kelly Clarkson has released 5 studio albums (Thankful, Breakaway, My December, All I Ever Wanted, Stronger), sold over 20 million albums worldwide, 10 million albums in the US and has had 10 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. She is the recipient of 2 Grammy Awards, 4 American Music Awards, 3 MTV Video Music Awards, 2 Academy of Country Music Awards, 1 Country Music Association Award and 12 Billboard Music... | Bridgestone Arena | 09/15/12 | Nashville |
| Metric | Ryman Auditorium | 09/14/12 | Nashville |
The Secret SistersPresented by Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC at TPAC - War Memorial Auditorium September 6, 2012 The Secret Sisters' incredible story is as simple and true as the effortless harmonies that got them here. Begin anywhere - the thick and fertile brambles of their own family history (their grandfather and his brothers actually forged a group called 'The Happy Valley Boys') or light upon the branches of the wondrous, fractal menagerie that makes up their debut album (a guileless, rapturous mixture of rootsified pop that includes classics like "Why Don't Ya Love Me?" and "Why... | Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC | 09/06/12 | Nashville |
KISS and Motley CruePresented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena September 4, 2012 Rock ‘n Roll doesn’t get any bigger than this! KISS and MÖTLEY CRÜE... On the same stage... On the same night. This spectacle of spectacles announced today, KISS and MÖTLEY CRÜE are uniting to launch THE TOUR of 2012. The summer's biggest, baddest rock tour will level 40+ cities nationwide starting July 20th.
With combined album sales of almost 200 million, KISS and MÖTLEY CRÜE are more than just iconic; they remain today as the dominant... | Bridgestone Arena | 09/04/12 | Nashville |
Dead Can DancePresented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium September 4, 2012 These will be the first live shows since their hugely successful sold out tour in 2005, and Dead Can Dance will visit 4 continents over an 8 month period in 2012 and 2013.
Dead Can Dance will be releasing a new Studio Album to accompany the World Tour, which will be their first since "Spiritchaser" in 1996. | Ryman Auditorium | 09/04/12 | Nashville |
Meat Loaf - Mad Mad World TourPresented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium August 29, 2012 Iconic singer Meat Loaf has announced the first round of dates for his upcoming “MAD, MAD, WORLD” tour in connection with his newly released album “Hell In A Handbasket” (Sony/Legacy).
For the “Hell In A Handbasket” tour, Meat Loaf says, “People who come to Meat Loaf shows know what to expect. They know they're going to get full-on energy with the best rock 'n' roll band in the world. That's not an opinion. That's the truth.” Asked... | Ryman Auditorium | 08/29/12 | Nashville |
| The B-52's | Ryman Auditorium | 08/25/12 | Nashville |
Jason Mraz with Christina Perri Presented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena August 22, 2012 AEG Live / The Messina Group is thrilled to announce that Jason Mraz will be coming to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on August 22, 2012 with special guest Christina Perri, his Atlantic Records labelmate. The date falls amidst his “TOUR IS A FOUR LETTER WORD” tour which celebrates the upcoming release of his hugely anticipated new album, “LOVE IS A FOUR LETTER WORD.” The album – which features the hit single, “I Won’t Give Up” –... | Bridgestone Arena | 08/22/12 | Nashville |
Bonobo (DJ set)Presented by Cannery Ballroom at Cannery Ballroom August 18, 2012 Over the last couple of years, Bonobo has become one of the premier artists on the Ninja Tune imprint and certainly one of the most listened to, with over 16 million plays recorded on LastFM. His combination of superb live shows and studio wizardry means that he is now perfectly placed to push on into a yet bigger league. With “Black Sands,” Bonobo has made the record to achieve it.
Simon Green was... | Cannery Ballroom | 08/18/12 | Nashville |
The Dirty ProjectorsPresented by Cannery Ballroom at Cannery Ballroom August 13, 2012 While often associated with the late 2000s New York indie rock scene, critics have likened Dirty Projectors to musicians from many genres. For example, critics have compared them to New Wave artists David Byrne and Squeeze, pop stars Beyoncé and Mariah Carey, and Progressive rock musicians Frank Zappa and Yes. In a 2009 interview, Longstreth embraced some such comparisons but expressed a strong... | Cannery Ballroom | 08/13/12 | Nashville |
| The Nutty Professor | Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC | 07/24/12-
08/12/12 | Nashville |
American Idol Live!Presented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena August 12, 2012 AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! returns this summer for another hit tour to showcase this season’s talented top 10 finalists. Launching the careers of many, the AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour is the first chance to see your favorites in concert! As presenting sponsors of AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour 2012, CHIPS AHOY! and RITZ are thrilled to bring the excitement of the tour to their fans in a number of unique ways, from cookie and cracker coupons to a one-of-a-kind consumer promotion. The U.S. Air Force... | Bridgestone Arena | 08/12/12 | Nashville |
The Wiggles! Live in ConcertPresented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium August 7, 2012 Come and wiggle in the aisles for Getting Strong – The Wiggles! Live in Concert. The Wiggles are strong advocates for a healthy lifestyle and are excited to bring this positive message, on the importance of fitness and exercise for all ages, to Nashville! Audience participation features include:
• Start the fun at home by creating a giant wiggly sign.
• Having fun with your favorite wiggly pal as they sing and dance through the audience.
• Dress up as... | Ryman Auditorium | 08/07/12 | Nashville |
Train with Mat Kearney and Andy GrammerPresented by The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel at The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel August 5, 2012 Train is an American pop rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1994. The band currently comprises a core trio of Patrick Monahan (vocals), Jimmy Stafford (guitar, vocals) and Scott Underwood (drums, percussion).
Train, with a line-up that included original members Rob Hotchkiss and Charlie Colin, as well as Monahan, Stafford and Underwood, achieved mainstream success with their debut album, Train, which was released in 1998... | The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel | 08/05/12 | Whites Creek |
Trespass America Festival Tour feat. Five Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Pop Evil, Emmure, God Forbid, & BattlecrossPresented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena July 30, 2012 Introducing TRESPASS AMERICA, a newly minted music festival set on revitalizing the metal scene with some of the most current and credible bands in hard rock/metal.
Opening the show will be newcomers BATTLECROSS, the most-played new band on the SiriusXM channel, “Liquid Metal.” New Jersey monsters GOD FORBID, who just released a brand new album Equilibrium, will stir up the circle pits with new songs and hits spanning their long career. Deathcore masters EMMURE are... | Bridgestone Arena | 07/30/12 | Nashville |
| Keep On Movin' | The 5 Spot | 07/30/12 | Nashville |
SealPresented by Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC at TPAC - Andrew Jackson Hall July 29, 2012
Multi-Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Seal will bring his North American tour to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall on Sunday, July 29th at 7:00 PM.
Over the course of a remarkable career that spans more than two decades, Seal has won four Grammy Awards and sold more than 20 million albums worldwide, enjoying success across numerous genres of music. His emotional, romantic love songs, such as "Prayer For the Dying,"... | Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC | 07/29/12 | Nashville |
| High Watt: Josh Rouse An Intimate Solo Performance | Mercy Lounge | 07/28/12 | Nashville |
Crosby, Stills & NashPresented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium July 27, 2012 More than four decades since CSN first harmonized in Laurel Canyon, and played their first-ever concert as a trio at the legendary Woodstock festival, its members continue a creative partnership that is one of the most influential and enduring in music. David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash have each been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame two times—once with Crosby, Stills & Nash, and a second time with The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and The Hollies,... | Ryman Auditorium | 07/27/12 | Nashville |
StryperPresented by Wildhorse Saloon at Wildhorse Saloon July 27, 2012 Without a doubt, Stryper is one of the top Christian rock bands of all-time, and certainly the most celebrated Christian metal band of all time. Comprised of Michael Sweet (vocals/guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass), and Robert Sweet (drums), Stryper has been rocking since 1983, and is responsible for such '80s metal classic albums as 'Soldiers Under Command,' 'To Hell with the Devil,' In God We Trust,' and such MTV hit singles/videos as "Calling on You,"... | Wildhorse Saloon | 07/27/12 | Nashville |
Rod Stewart & Stevie NicksPresented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena July 24, 2012 Legendary rockers Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks have announced plans to reunite this summer and reprise their highly acclaimed, co-headlining “Heart & Soul Tour.”
In a career spanning five decades, Rod Stewart has amassed an estimated 250 million in album and single sales and an incredible 16 Grammy nominations. In April he will join the elite list of artists who are 2x Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees (as a solo artist and soon as a member of the seminal 60s... | Bridgestone Arena | 07/24/12 | Nashville |
| Keep On Movin' | The 5 Spot | 07/23/12 | Nashville |
The Tallest Man on EarthPresented by Mercy Lounge at Mercy Lounge July 23, 2012 The Tallest Man on Earth released The Wild Hunt in April 2010, and the album found its way into the hearts of fans everywhere. The connection that the Tallest Man on Earth (aka songwriter Kristian Matsson) has with his fans is a sight to behold - he has performed around the world, at clubs and festivals, and the bond between Matsson and his audience is breathtaking. Matsson is the rarest of performers, charismatic and captivating, and his passion for performance bleeds through every... | Mercy Lounge | 07/23/12 | Nashville |
| National Shows2 presents David Wilcox | Belcourt Theatre | 07/19/12 | Nashville |
| Jackson Browne | Ryman Auditorium | 07/18/12 | Nashville |
Blind PilotPresented by Mercy Lounge at Mercy Lounge July 17, 2012 “We Are The Tide blooms agreeably from start to finish…these guys make remarkably sturdy, gorgeous songs.” —NPR
We Are The Tide, the sophomore album from Portland-based band Blind Pilot,follows the band’s grassroots break-out debut, 3 Rounds and a Sound, which has sold over 50,000 units to date and was featured in NPR’s “Best Music of 2008”... | Mercy Lounge | 07/17/12 | Nashville |
Death Cab For CutiePresented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium July 17, 2012 By their seventh studio album, many bands are running out of creative steam and original ideas. But in the case of Death Cab for Cutie, nothing could be further from the truth. Codes and Keys is singular in the quartet's catalog when it comes to sonic exploration and lyrical ambition. If anything, the band has never sounded more excited to experiment with textures, words, sounds and even the process of recording itself.
Death Cab created Codes and Keys in studios up and down the West... | Ryman Auditorium | 07/17/12 | Nashville |
| Keep On Movin' | The 5 Spot | 07/16/12 | Nashville |
| Passion Pit | Marathon Music Works | 07/16/12 | Nashville |
Lewis County 2012 Christian Music FestivalPresented by Resurrection Ent July 14, 2012 Lewis County 2012 Christian Music Festival in Hohenwald, Tennessee at Memorial Park on Saturday, July 14, from 12:00pm to 10:00pm.
For more information contact Brian Lee at (931) 628-9684 or brianlee456585@yahoo.com. Visit us on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100003513977196&sk=wall
| Resurrection Ent | 07/14/12 | Hohenwald |
Zappa Plays ZappaPresented by Cannery Ballroom at Cannery Ballroom July 13, 2012 Guitarist Dweezil Zappa has cocooned himself away in the studio this past year engineering his own metamorphosis. "In order for me to play my father's music correctly I needed to understand the fundamentals of his music more thoroughly, which meant a lot of studying." His goal was to emerge as a "better musician" as well as a "better guitarist." The autodidactic Zappa utilized the fruits... | Cannery Ballroom | 07/13/12 | Nashville |
Diana KrallPresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center July 13, 2012 Sensational jazz singer Diana Krall returns to the Schermerhorn for an evening of music and memories. This magnetic performer knows her way around a tune, whether she’s singing an Irving Berlin classic or an enchanting Brazilian bossa nova. Krall simply sings songs the way they’re supposed to be sung: with devotion to the lyric and with attention to the groove. Make your plans now to take a break from the summer heat and enjoy some cool, sultry sounds!
Concert presented... | Nashville Symphony | 07/13/12 | Nashville |
Fiona ApplePresented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium July 13, 2012 On June 19, Clean Slate/Epic Records will release Fiona Apple’s first album in seven years.
Like Apple’s 1999 record, When the Pawn…, the new album’s title is a poem:
THE IDLER WHEEL IS WISER
THAN THE DRIVER OF THE SCREW
AND WHIPPING CORDS WILL SERVE YOU MORE
THAN ROPES WILL EVER DO.
“Every Single Night,” the collection’s first single, will be available beginning Tuesday, April 24, on the... | Ryman Auditorium | 07/13/12 | Nashville |
An intimate evening with James Taylor and His Band Presented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena July 12, 2012 James Taylor and his band are coming to Bridgestone Arena in a special theatrical setting on July 12 for one intimate and memorable night!
James Taylor’s music embodies the art of songwriting in its most personal and universal forms. He is a master at describing specific, even autobiographical situations in a way that resonates with people everywhere. As a recording and touring artist, Taylor has set a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. His warm baritone... | Bridgestone Arena | 07/12/12 | Nashville |
| Atmosphere | Marathon Music Works | 07/12/12 | Nashville |
The Jacksons: The Unity Tour 2012Presented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium July 10, 2012 The Jacksons signature sun-drenched harmonies, energetic stage presence, and roster of smash hits have left an indelible mark on popular music: the name ‘The Jacksons’ is known around the world, and they remain the biggest-selling family in music of all time. For the first time in nearly three decades, the group will be back on stage together playing the hits from all the eras of their celebrated career. They will perform their universally beloved hits from the Jackson 5, the... | Ryman Auditorium | 07/10/12 | Nashville |
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