| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Music at the Frist: Teree McCormickPresented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts February 23, 2012 Native Nashvillian and student at the renowned Nashville Jazz Workshop, Teree McCormick has developed a full-blown passion for all things Brazilian. Her fluid vocals are infused with influences ranging from Bach to Roberta Flack to Ivan Lins. McCormick sings, writes, arranges and plays percussion. She performs with the Brazilian Jazz group, Samba Nove and has appeared as a featured artist with Ritmos Picantes.
| Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 02/23/12 | Nashville |
Music City Soul Series with the Ladies of Soul featuring Kim Fleming, Lo Carter & April RuckerPresented by Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau at Jazz & Jokes February 23, 2012 In celebration of Black History Month, Nashville brings you the Music City Soul Series, a concert series offering the best in soul, jazz, blues and R&B in February. The series will take place at Jazz & Jokes, located at 174 3rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201.
The Feb. 23 show will feature Ladies of Soul featuring Kim Fleming, Lo Carter & April Rucker. One of Kim Fleming's first monumental stage performances was at Carnegie Hall in... | Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau | 02/23/12 | Nashville |
| Beegie Adair Trio | F. Scott's Restaurant and Jazz Bar | 02/23/12 | Nashville |
John Jonethis at Valentino'sPresented by Valentino's Restorante at Valentino's Restorante February 24, 2012 John Jonethis, the Voice of Romance, sings and plays at the Piano Bar in Valentino's famous V Lounge. Whether it’s his magical rendition of Beautiful Maria, his enigmatic Smile, or one of his own revealing compositions Couldn’t Care Less and the Paris inspired Les Plus Beau Moments, John Jonethis sings and plays with an intimacy and emotional intensity that is captivating, sophisticated and... | Valentino's Restorante | 02/24/12 | Nashville |
| B.B. King All Stars ft. Natasha Young and Carl Stewart | B.B. King's Blues Club and Restaurant | 02/24/12 | Nashville |
Big Shoes- A Little Feat Cover BandPresented by Two Old Hippies at Two Old Hippies February 24, 2012 Big Shoes
is a group of Nashville and Mid-South American musicians who play the music of, and pay tribute to the L.A. based band Little Feat. Each member of Big Shoes is himself a veteran of American Classic Rhythm and Blues with credits as support musicians that are as impressive as you will find anywhere. Little Feat emerged in the early 1970s and released numerous albums on the... | Two Old Hippies | 02/24/12 | Nashville |
Music at the Frist: Amanda Contreras and Buddy Spicher Presented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts February 24, 2012 Amanda Contreras is a young vocalist of stunning versatility. While she can (and does) sing everything, her performances at the Frist are devoted to her love of jazz. A “musician’s musician,” Amanda has a voice that is rich, nuanced and expressive. Her talent has attracted some of the region’s finest jazz performers.
Fiddler Buddy Spicher is, quite simply, a legend. He has performed with a who’s who of entertainers in several musical genres. He continues... | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 02/24/12 | Nashville |
Diggy BandPresented by Sambuca at Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville February 24, 2012 Diggy uses GHS strings. Rick wrote, produced and performed many songs for the Tom Hanks movie "That Thing You Do" and played for the Pope. He also uses GHS strings. Admo is a graduate of the Berkeley School of Music. Mark W. played bass for Emmy Lou Harris's Nash Ramblers and Brian Setzer's Big Band. Come hear Diggy Band at Sambuca for some classic rock! | Sambuca | 02/24/12 | Nashville |
Snap On 2&4 Trumpet Summit!Presented by Nashville Jazz Workshop at Nashville Jazz Workshop February 24, 2012 Don't miss a special Snap on 2&4 performance on Friday, February 24 - a gathering we're calling the Nashville Trumpet Summit!
The Nashville Trumpet Summit is the brainchild of Nashville Jazz Workshop instructor Matt White and features some of Nashville’s brightest trumpet artists and composers, including George Tidwell, Jim Williamson, and Jamey Simmons, backed by Joe Davidian on piano, Jonathan Wires on bass, and Derrek Phillips on drums.
Bringing... | Nashville Jazz Workshop | 02/24/12 | Nashville |
Lisa Webb at the Piano BarPresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at "drink" the Lobby Lounge at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel February 24, 2012 Pianist/singer Lisa Webb performs an eclectic mix of everything from jazz standards to requests in virtually every genre, all in her unique and understated style. She can seamlessly switch from country/pop vocal standards like "Blue Bayou" and "Desperado" to instrumental renderings of mainstream jazz classics like Thelonious Monk's "Blue Monk" and Sonny Rollins' "St. Thomas." | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 02/24/12 | Nashville |
| Third Coast Broadcast Plus Carl Stewart and B.B. King All Stars ft. Natasha Young | B.B. King's Blues Club and Restaurant | 02/25/12 | Nashville |
John Jonethis at Valentino'sPresented by Valentino's Restorante at Valentino's Restorante February 25, 2012 John Jonethis, the Voice of Romance, sings and plays at the Piano Bar in Valentino's famous V Lounge. Whether it’s his magical rendition of Beautiful Maria, his enigmatic Smile, or one of his own revealing compositions Couldn’t Care Less and the Paris inspired Les Plus Beau Moments, John Jonethis sings and plays with an intimacy and emotional intensity that is captivating, sophisticated and... | Valentino's Restorante | 02/25/12 | Nashville |
Dana Robbins BandPresented by Two Old Hippies at Two Old Hippies February 25, 2012 Nashville's thriving music scene has given
Dana Robbins
the opportunity to work with many great artists such as ARETHA FRANKLIN, JEFF LORBER, AL GREEN, CECE WINANS, RUFUS THOMAS, THE O'JAYS, BILL CHAMPLIN, JOHNNY LANG, JAMES BROWN, JOE SAMPLE, JEWELL, JOHN ENTWISTLE, STACY MITCHHART and BLUES-U-CAN-USE.
While living in LA, Dana enjoyed seven years touring and recording with BARRY MANILOW playing... | Two Old Hippies | 02/25/12 | Nashville |
Off The Wagon CD ReleasePresented by Station Inn at Station Inn February 25, 2012 OFF THE WAGON delivers a hard driving, no nonsense brand of bluegrass music...the way it was meant to be played. Combining bluesy numbers, lively fiddle tunes, and an occasional old timey tune, OFF THE WAGON takes pride in the fact that we keep it traditional. No frills, no cutey-pie contemporary crap, just plain old working man's bluegrass. The kind that would have made Monroe proud. | Station Inn | 02/25/12 | Nashville |
| Live Jazz at Parnassus Books | Parnassus Books | 02/25/12 | Nashville |
Rose on Vibes Quintet with Chester Thompson on drumsPresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at "drink" the Lobby Lounge at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel February 25, 2012 With Chester Thompson on drums, Rose on Vibes quintet will kick up the action at the Loews "Drink" lounge (right after the Live at Loews show ends). We'll play jazz standards with kick, interspersed with a few vocal standards, as well as a couple contemporary grooves. You'll also hear African music on the gyil (xylophone from Ghana), with audience participation on hand percussion instruments from around the world.
With Linda "Rose" on vibraphone, gyil, hand... | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 02/25/12 | Nashville |
NJW at ParnassusPresented by Nashville Jazz Workshop at Parnassus Books February 25, 2012 Nashville Jazz Workshop is teaming up with Nashville's exciting NEW independant bookstore, Parnassus Books, for a monthly concert series! We're very excited about Parnassus and their philosophy about a real bookstore, with real books!
The first in the series will be February 25, from 4:00pm-5:00pm, with NJW's own Harry Warren vocal repertoire class, featuring vocalists Byron Hill,... | Nashville Jazz Workshop | 02/25/12 | Nashville |
3rd Annual Nashville Blues FestivalPresented by Nashville Municipal Auditorium at Nashville Municipal Auditorium February 26, 2012 Nashville is bringing back the Blues! Playing at the Municipal Auditorium, The 3rd Annual Nashville Blues Festival is a fantastic celebration featuring high-energy performances that will have you on your feet and dancing all night long. World-class blues entertainers Bobby Bland, Sir Charles Jones, Shirley Brown, Mel Waiters, Theodis Ealey, and O B Buchana will all share the Auditorium stage for a night of unforgettable performances!
| Nashville Municipal Auditorium | 02/26/12 | Nashville |
Jazz on the Move: Miles Davis and the Birth of the CoolPresented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts February 26, 2012 Jazz on the Move celebrates Black History Month with a look at a major work of one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, Miles Davis. The Birth of the Cool, recorded with a nonet in 1949 and 1950, was a daring excursion that expanded the boundaries of jazz. This was to be the first of several boundary-shattering works by Miles, marking major epochs in his artistic development. Join Denis Solee and an all-star ensemble of Nashville jazz musicians as they recreate this hip and... | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 02/26/12 | Nashville |
| Dallas Starke | Sambuca | 02/26/12 | Nashville |
Original Nashville Sunday Afternoon Jazz BandPresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at eat - the restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville February 26, 2012 The Original Nashville Sunday Afternoon Jazz Band is an exciting dixieland/"hot jazz"/swing unit that utilizes a rotating cast of the Nashville area's finest jazz musicians. Regularly-featured players include drummer Danny Coots, cornetist/trumpeter Bernie Walker and saxophonist Denis Solee. Surprise guest artists often appear for impromptu jam sessions with the band's regular players. | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 02/26/12 | Nashville |
| Stacy Mitchhart Band | B.B. King's Blues Club and Restaurant | 02/27/12 | Nashville |
Brian Ashley JonesPresented by Sambuca at Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville February 27, 2012 Brian Ashley Jones is a versatile singer, guitarist and songwriter who draws from a variety of traditional music to create his own brand of Americana. Jones is heavily influenced by the bluegrass, blues, country and rock that he heard as a child in the upstate area of South Carolina and in the early days of his music career in central Georgia. | Sambuca | 02/27/12 | Nashville |
The Time JumpersPresented by Station Inn at Station Inn February 27, 2012 The Time Jumpers is a Western Swing band comprised of eleven of Nashville's finest studio musicians and vocalists: Kenny Sears (fiddle/vocal), Joe Spivey (fiddle), Aubrey Haynie (fiddle), John Hughey (steel guitar Hall of Fame member), Dennis Crouch (bass), Andy Reiss (guitar), Rick Vanaugh (drums), Jeff Taylor (accordion), Carolyn Martin (vocals), Dawn Sears (vocals) and "Ranger Doug" Green (rhythm guitarist/vocalist of "Riders in the Sky" fame). The... | Station Inn | 02/27/12 | Nashville |
LOUNGE: Daryl Hance / The DanBerrys Presented by 12th and Porter at 12th and Porter February 28, 2012 Don't miss a night of a blues and folk artists performing live in Nashville's 12th & Porter Lounge. Tonight features Daryl Hance / The DanBerrys. | 12th and Porter | 02/28/12 | Nashville |
| Stacy Mitchhart Band | B.B. King's Blues Club and Restaurant | 02/28/12 | Nashville |
The Kahn Deli Express featuring Travis MannPresented by Sambuca at Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville February 28, 2012 Don't miss out on a Tuesday night filled with rock music by The Kahndeli Express featuring Travis Mann and friends. Musicianship doesn't get much tighter than this group laying it down at Nashville's Sambuca restuarant in the lovely Gulch neighborhood. | Sambuca | 02/28/12 | Nashville |
Lisa Webb at the Piano BarPresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at "drink" the Lobby Lounge at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel February 28, 2012 Pianist/singer Lisa Webb performs an eclectic mix of everything from jazz standards to requests in virtually every genre, all in her unique and understated style. She can seamlessly switch from country/pop vocal standards like "Blue Bayou" and "Desperado" to instrumental renderings of mainstream jazz classics like Thelonious Monk's "Blue Monk" and Sonny Rollins' "St. Thomas." | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 02/28/12 | Nashville |
Lynn Beal Big BandPresented by Tin Roof at Tin Roof February 28, 2012
Tin Roof welcomes the Lynn Beal Big Band!
| Tin Roof | 02/28/12 | Nashville |
| Burning Las Vegas | B.B. King's Blues Club and Restaurant | 02/29/12 | Nashville |
John Jonethis at Valentino'sPresented by Valentino's Restorante at Valentino's Restorante February 29, 2012 John Jonethis, the Voice of Romance, sings and plays at the Piano Bar in Valentino's famous V Lounge. Whether it’s his magical rendition of Beautiful Maria, his enigmatic Smile, or one of his own revealing compositions Couldn’t Care Less and the Paris inspired Les Plus Beau Moments, John Jonethis sings and plays with an intimacy and emotional intensity that is captivating, sophisticated and... | Valentino's Restorante | 02/29/12 | Nashville |
The Sessions with Ben GravesPresented by Sambuca at Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville February 29, 2012 Ben Graves is a true multi-instrumentalist; he's jammed on chromatic harmonica with Lyle Lovett and Nanci Griffith, played electric bass at the Grand Ole Opry and with Kid Rock, and has blown saxophone with Modern Jazz Quartet bassist Percy Heath, Late Show drummer Anton Fig, and tons of people you've never heard of. He's been a total hack at piano since five, and in addition to his gigs, he does recording sessions and... | Sambuca | 02/29/12 | Nashville |
The Wooten BrothersPresented by 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill at 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill February 29, 2012 The Wooten Brothers combine a mixture of Funk, Garage and R&B music. Joined by drummer Raymond Massey, bassist John Billings and Roger Williams on sax, these six musicians lay waste to the typically drab Nashville Wednesday evening and leave audiences with a night of unbelievable musicianship. When in town on tour, celebrity musicians and artists will drop by to sit in or pay homage. | 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill | 02/29/12 | Nashville |
Lisa WebbPresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at "drink" the Lobby Lounge at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel March 1, 2012 Pianist/singer Lisa Webb performs an eclectic mix of everything from jazz standards to requests in virtually every genre, all in her unique and understated style. She can seamlessly switch from country/pop vocal standards like "Blue Bayou" and "Desperado" to instrumental renderings of mainstream jazz classics like Thelonious Monk's "Blue Monk" and Sonny Rollins' "St. Thomas." | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 03/01/12 | Nashville |
Cassandra WilsonPresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 2, 2012 Jazz Series presents Nashville Symphony and Cassandra Wilson, vocals.
An enchanting singer, with a smoky, sensuous voice and a bold, irrepressible style. With help from her powerhouse band and the lush sound of the orchestra, Cassandra Wilson will take listeners on an extraordinary journey through classic jazz, funk, pop and the Delta blues of her native Mississippi. She brings a wildly creative flair and consummate artistry to everything she sings, whether it’s an unforgettable... | Nashville Symphony | 03/02/12 | Nashville |
Music at the Frist: Prattle On, RickPresented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts March 2, 2012 Prattle On, Rick’s elusively soothing vocals take listeners on an awe-inspiring exploration leaving one feeling content and invigorated. There is deliverance to be found in Patrick Rickelton’s music, a salvation that is palpable and delivered honestly and truthfully, so that when Rickelton sings, one believes every word.
Visitors may visit the galleries (free to members), shop in the gift shop and listen to some of Nashville’s finest local music while relaxing in our... | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 03/02/12 | Nashville |
Wicked Amazing Super Party 2012 EditionPresented by 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill at 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill March 2, 2012 For what promises to be a wicked amazing super night, join us for the Wicked Amazing Super Party 2012 Edition!
World Class banjo magician Ryan Cavanaugh and his trio No Man's Land kick the night off with their funky fusion of party jazz and groovy roots jams- Think Miles Davis inspires Earl Scruggs and together they travel to the year 3000.
Following is the "Waterbed Rock & Roll" of the Captain Midnight Band, an amalgam of Classic Rock, Jam, R&B,... | 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill | 03/02/12 | Nashville |
Lisa WebbPresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at "drink" the Lobby Lounge at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel March 2, 2012 Pianist/singer Lisa Webb performs an eclectic mix of everything from jazz standards to requests in virtually every genre, all in her unique and understated style. She can seamlessly switch from country/pop vocal standards like "Blue Bayou" and "Desperado" to instrumental renderings of mainstream jazz classics like Thelonious Monk's "Blue Monk" and Sonny Rollins' "St. Thomas." | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 03/02/12 | Nashville |
apollo and Lacuna's Official CD ReleasePresented by Cafe Coco at Cafe Coco March 3, 2012 Josh Keas of apollo and Lacuna is celebrating the official release of the band's debut self-produced album 'Of Lions and Liberty' with an intimate acoustic show along with Rushton Bowen, an outstanding songwriter and performer in his own right. Keas' music reaches into the veins of many genres including, blues, folk, bluegrass, prog-rock, and ambient music and seamlessly combines them all into the melting pot that should describe an American music scene. | Cafe Coco | 03/03/12 | Nashville |
In Store: HEARTLESS BASTARDS Presented by Grimey's New and Preloved Music at Grimey's New and Preloved Music March 3, 2012 Austin TX-based rockers Heartless Bastards have a new album, their first for Partisan Records, out on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. It's called "Arrow" and it's their most eclectic and energetic set yet. Produced by Jim Eno (Spoon drummer and producer of Black Joe Lewis), "Arrow" showcases the expanded 4-piece line-up and a batch of singer/guitarist/songwriter Erika Wennerstrom's finest... | Grimey's New and Preloved Music | 03/03/12 | Nashville |
Lisa WebbPresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at "drink" the Lobby Lounge at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel March 3, 2012 Pianist/singer Lisa Webb performs an eclectic mix of everything from jazz standards to requests in virtually every genre, all in her unique and understated style. She can seamlessly switch from country/pop vocal standards like "Blue Bayou" and "Desperado" to instrumental renderings of mainstream jazz classics like Thelonious Monk's "Blue Monk" and Sonny Rollins' "St. Thomas." | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 03/03/12 | Nashville |
| Stacy Mitchhart Band | Roadside Bar & Grill | 03/04/12 | Old Hickory |
Lisa WebbPresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at "drink" the Lobby Lounge at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel March 6, 2012 Pianist/singer Lisa Webb performs an eclectic mix of everything from jazz standards to requests in virtually every genre, all in her unique and understated style. She can seamlessly switch from country/pop vocal standards like "Blue Bayou" and "Desperado" to instrumental renderings of mainstream jazz classics like Thelonious Monk's "Blue Monk" and Sonny Rollins' "St. Thomas." | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 03/06/12 | Nashville |
Jami Lynn at The Listening RoomPresented by The Listening Room Cafe at The Listening Room Cafe March 8, 2012 Hailing from the upper Midwest, South Dakota folk artist Jami Lynn will perform at The Listening Room on Thursday, March 8th. The 2011 release of Lynn’s second album, "Sodbusters” struck a chord with folk and Americana critics in the US and abroad. The album is comprised of late 19th century folk songs and originals on banjo and guitar. Ballads of lumberjacks, cowboys, and Norwegian settlers compliment her own Great Plains folk originals. Songs from Sodbusters and her 2008... | The Listening Room Cafe | 03/08/12 | Nashville |
Annie Sellick and the Hot Club of NashvillePresented by 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill at 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill March 8, 2012 Don't miss Annie Sellick and the Hot Club of Nashville live at 3rd and Lindsley!
Annie Sellick may be compared to the greats - “Ella’s playfulness, Carmen’s attitude, Betty’s instincts and Anita’s flair…” (Greg Lee, WMOT jazz radio).But, she is unequivocally and undeniably an original.Don’t let her southern drawl, as sweet as biscuits n’ honey, cause you to make assumptions, because there is nothing shy or demure... | 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill | 03/08/12 | Nashville |
Lisa WebbPresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at "drink" the Lobby Lounge at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel March 8, 2012 Pianist/singer Lisa Webb performs an eclectic mix of everything from jazz standards to requests in virtually every genre, all in her unique and understated style. She can seamlessly switch from country/pop vocal standards like "Blue Bayou" and "Desperado" to instrumental renderings of mainstream jazz classics like Thelonious Monk's "Blue Monk" and Sonny Rollins' "St. Thomas." | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 03/08/12 | Nashville |
Davis Raines with Mark RobinsonPresented by Big Sister Productions March 10, 2012 Davis Raines, acclaimed singer-songwriter, whose songs have been cut by Pam Tillis, Kenny Rogers, Pat Green, and Walt Wilkins, gets together with musical collaborator and guitar slinger Mark Robinson (latest CD "Quit Your Job - Play Guitar").
| Big Sister Productions | 03/10/12 | Nashville |
An Evening With Herbie Hancock And His BandPresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 20, 2012
A true icon of modern music, Herbie Hancock makes his first-ever appearance at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, in what promises to be a magical evening. Throughout his artistic explorations, which include such influential compositions as “Cantaloupe Island,” “Chameleon” and “Rockit,” Hancock has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice. Few artists in the music industry have had more impact on... | Nashville Symphony | 03/20/12 | Nashville |
| Live Jazz at Parnassus Books | Parnassus Books | 03/24/12 | Nashville |
Jazz on the Move: Cannonball Adderly with Don Aliquo and Jamey SimmonsPresented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts March 25, 2012 Join us for another great afternoon of jazz at the Frist Center! Each installment of Jazz on the Move features a lecture and performance highlighting a major figure or period in jazz history. Presented by Nashville’s top jazz artists/educators, the series offers audiences world class music as well as an opportunity to learn more about jazz. Those attending Jazz on the Move will be able to visit the Frist's exhibits free of charge, and will also receive discounted parking. Plan to... | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 03/25/12 | Nashville |
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