| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 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 |
| Artober 2012 | Metro Arts | 10/01/12- 10/31/12 | |
Romantic Sunset CruisePresented by Blue Heron Cruises, Inc. at Riverbluff Park May 19-September 29, 2012 The romance of the sun setting over the water can't be beat! Snuggle with your sweetie on an intimate 22-passenger Sunset Cruise along the quiet countryside of the Cumberland River. Hear light jazz and standards while you watch the fireball drift into dark. Passengers may bring their own food and beverages; restroom onboard. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays depending on demand. | Blue Heron Cruises, Inc. | 05/19/12- 09/29/12 | Ashland City |
Campfire Concert with Jack & Diane and FriendsPresented by Campers RV Park at Campers RV Park May 25, 2012 Come enjoy free smores by the campfire and a relaxing concert on the outdoor stage of Campers RV Park with Jack and Diane, along with a few of their friends.
They will stray from their usual songwriter format to bring you many familiar favorites we've all enjoyed over the years. This will be a... | Campers RV Park | 05/25/12 | Columbia |
| Madeleine Peyroux | The Franklin Theatre | 05/19/12 | Franklin |
Artfusion 2012Presented by Arts Council of Williamson County at The Factory at Franklin June 8-June 10, 2012 Featuring 60 artists in mediums such as painting, jewelry, ceramics, mixed media, wood, glass, sculpture, and more!
Opening Wine Reception takes place on Friday, 06/08 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. Sponsored by Del Rio Wine & Spirits, the reception features music by the two-time Grammy winning production team of Drew Ramsey and Shannon Sanders as "Meat & 3". | Arts Council of Williamson County | 06/08/12- 06/10/12 | Franklin |
Peter PandemicPresented by CopperTree Entertainment at Wild Ginger May 18, 2012 Do not miss Friday night's collaboration of insanely talented musicians known as Peter Pandemic. Covering multiple genres with songs from the 60's to today, this band will leave you begging for a fourth set! | CopperTree Entertainment | 05/18/12 | Franklin |
Laura VidaPresented by CopperTree Entertainment at Wild Ginger May 19, 2012 CopperTree Entertainment presents live music on the patio featuring Laura Vida. A versatile keyboard player, vocalist and songwriter, Laura is just returning from her Moroccan tour. | CopperTree Entertainment | 05/19/12 | Franklin |
| Dana Robbins and Featured Guests | CopperTree Entertainment | 05/25/12 | Franklin |
Billy GainesPresented by CopperTree Entertainment at Wild Ginger May 26, 2012 CopperTree Entertainment presents soulful vocalist Billy Gaines and his band. Billy is no stranger to Nashville as he has made his mark in the Contemporary Christian, R&B and Jazz communities. | CopperTree Entertainment | 05/26/12 | Franklin |
Laura VidaPresented by CopperTree Entertainment at Wild Ginger June 2, 2012 CopperTree Entertainment presents live music on the patio featuring Laura Vida. A versatile keyboard player, vocalist and songwriter, Laura has just returned from her Moroccan tour. | CopperTree Entertainment | 06/02/12 | Franklin |
Bill Moore and FriendsPresented by CopperTree Entertainment at Wild Ginger June 1, 2012 CopperTree Entertainment presents 'live' music by jazz guitarist, Bill Moore, and his band. This combo promises a night filled with timeless classics by such greats as Duke Ellington and Cole Porter to more modern works by Herbie Hancock and David Sanborn. | CopperTree Entertainment | 06/01/12 | Franklin |
Swing Magic RevuePresented by John Pyka Productions and The Palace Theatre at The Palace Theatre June 16-June 17, 2012 It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing, so get In The Mood to Jump, Jive & Wail and feel that Old Black Magic in this high octane time travel trip to the 20s, 30s, and 40s!
Big Daddy Cool & The Swing Kittens return to the stage with The Swing Magic Revue!
Starring:
Brandy Sunshine as Lana LaMoore
Sohia Prose as Rose LaMoore
Crystal Bumpus as Ginger Lee | John Pyka Productions | 06/16/12- 06/17/12 | Gallatin |
| Summer Jazz Concert ft. Denny Jiosa Band | Hendersonville Arts Council | 06/17/12 | Hendersonville |
| Summer Jazz Concert ft. Deep Grooves Steel Band | Hendersonville Arts Council | 07/15/12 | Hendersonville |
Jerry Tachoir GroupPresented by Hendersonville Arts Council at Monthaven Mansion August 19, 2012 Enjoy a Jazz Concert by International Jazz Artist, Jerry Tachoir and the Jerry Tachoir Group. Food will be available. This event is sponsored by Hallmark Hyundai. | Hendersonville Arts Council | 08/19/12 | Hendersonville |
| Music in the Cedars | Friends of Cedars of Lebanon, Inc. | 05/05/12- 09/22/12 | Lebanon |
Bonnaroo 2012Presented by Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival June 7-June 10, 2012 The 11th year of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will take place Thursday, June 7, through Sunday, June 10. Bonnaroo is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee every June. It brings together some of the best performers in rock and roll, along with dozens of artists in complementary styles such as jazz, Americana, hip-hop, electronica, and... | Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival | 06/07/12- 06/10/12 | Manchester |
Heartwood Music FestivalPresented by Heartwood Music Festival at A Farm Location - Monteagle May 17-May 20, 2012 Heartwood Music Festival in South Pittsburg, TN, is an annual fundraiser event to support Heartwood(org), a non-profit organization.
Connect with nature, enjoy live music (over 20 bands from 7 different states), dancers, Art, eat some jambalaya, camp along the stream, and have a blast! You can also learn gardening and composting skills as well as learn how to build your own solar panel. There will be... | Heartwood Music Festival | 05/17/12- 05/20/12 | Monteagle |
The Color PurplePresented by The Center for the Arts at The Center for the Arts May 11-May 27, 2012 The Color Purple takes place in the early part of the twentieth century in rural Georgia. Celie, a young girl of 14, is abused by her father daily. Celie’s father forces her into marrying Mister, a mean and cruel farmer who verbally and physically abuses Celie. The only solace and comfort Celie has in the world can be found in her sister, Nettie. However, after allowing Nettie to stay with him and Celie, Mister sends her away. This traumatizes Celie. Her outlook seems bleak and... | The Center for the Arts | 05/11/12- 05/27/12 | Murfreesboro |
Chris BottiPresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center May 17-May 19, 2012 Bank of America Pops Series presents Nashville Symphony, Albert-George Schram, conductor, and Chris Botti, trumpet.
America’s best-selling jazz instrumental artist, trumpeter Chris Botti has broken through musical barriers with a distinctive style that blends the verve of jazz improvisation with the sounds of pop and classical music. A magnetic stage presence and an incomparable musician,... | Nashville Symphony | 05/17/12- 05/19/12 | Nashville |
Swingout Sundays: The Dean MartinisPresented by Sambuca at Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville May 20, 2012 Put these cats in the mix and you'll have an instant lip-smacking, hand-clapping, boogie-your-woogie party. Stirring up a heady brew of jump blues, New Orleans R&B, and 1940's smallband jazz, The Dean Martinis keep the dance floor jumping, yet manage to give the wallflowers something to hang their hats on. And when they aren't playing the music, they are dancing to it. So, if you need your joint to jump, shake things up with | Sambuca | 05/20/12 | 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 |
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 |
The Art of Music Art Show w/Ev Niewoehner - Fundraiser for the Nashville Jazz WorkshopPresented by Nashville Jazz Workshop at Nashville Jazz Workshop March 11-May 31, 2012 Nashville Jazz Workshop is proud to be hosting a new solo exhibition by Nashville-based artist, Ev Niewoehner. Please join us for the opening reception on March 11, 2:00pm-4:00pm. We're big fans of Ev's works, and will be hosting the show from March 1 - May 31, 2012. 50% of profits from the sale will go to benefit NJW.
Ev Niewoehner was born in rural Iowa and at age ten moved with his family to Colorado. He graduated from Fort Collins High School and later earned history degrees... | Nashville Jazz Workshop | 03/11/12- 05/31/12 | Nashville |
Bank of America Pops Series: Pink MartiniPresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 4-April 6, 2013 Nashville Symphony
Albert-George Schram, conductor
Pink Martini
Take a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure with these eclectic musical travelers! Pink Martini return to the Schermerhorn, bringing their trademark mix of cabaret, jazz, classic Hollywood musicals and songs from every corner of the globe. No matter what they perform, expect beautiful music with beautiful melodies and an unbeatable sense of style!
Photo by Autumn de Wilde
| Nashville Symphony | 04/04/13- 04/06/13 | Nashville |
Wayne Shorter Quartet with the Nashville Symphony and Special Guest Esperanza SpaldingPresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 12, 2013 Wayne Shorter Quartet with the Nashville Symphony and special guest Esperanza Spalding
Nashville Symphony
Wayne Shorter Quartet
Esperanza Spalding, bass
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Nashville Symphony with the legendary saxophonist Wayne Shorter and rising star Esperanza Spalding. Together, they’ll perform a brand-new concerto by Shorter, a showcase for the phenomenally talented Spalding. A founding member of Weather Report and a... | Nashville Symphony | 04/12/13 | Nashville |
Bank of America Pops Series: Nashville SwingsPresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center January 17-January 19, 2013 Nashville Symphony
Albert-George Schram, conductor
Soloists and vocalists to be announced
“In the Mood” for a “Sentimental Journey”? Put on your dancing shoes and relive the heyday of the big band era when the orchestra teams up with some of Nashville’s finest jazz musicians for an evening of classic swing. We’ll pay tribute to the great legacy of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and many others!
| Nashville Symphony | 01/17/13- 01/19/13 | Nashville |
Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater & Christian McBridePresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center January 25, 2013 Dee Dee Bridgewater, vocals
Christian McBride, bass & bandleader
Ambrose Akinmusire, trumpet
Chris Potter, saxophone
Benny Green, piano
Lewis Nash, drums
Stunning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater joins bassist Christian McBride and his quintet for a tribute to the longest-running jazz festival in the world. Since its inception in 1958, the Monterey Jazz Festival has featured the music’s greatest legends, and this very special presentation will... | Nashville Symphony | 01/25/13 | Nashville |
| General Jackson Evening Cruise: Heart of Tennessee: A Musical Journey | General Jackson Showboat | 03/08/12- 12/23/12 | 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 |
| Music at the Frist: Ray Cole | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 05/24/12 | Nashville |
Monday Jazz Night with Nashville Jazz Orchestra Presented by Nashville Jazz Orchestra at The Commodore Grille May 21, 2012 Big Band Jazz at its best with the celebrated 18 piece...Nashville Jazz Orchestra. Performing every Monday night in the Commodore Lounge at Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt. | Nashville Jazz Orchestra | 05/21/12 | Nashville |
Monday Jazz Night with Nashville Jazz Orchestra Presented by Nashville Jazz Orchestra at The Commodore Grille May 28, 2012 Big Band Jazz at its best with the celebrated 18 piece...Nashville Jazz Orchestra. Performing every Monday night in the Commodore Lounge at Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt. | Nashville Jazz Orchestra | 05/28/12 | Nashville |
MOSAIC: Voices for Change!Presented by Nashville PRIDE at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater June 7, 2012 “MOSAIC: Voices for Change!” focuses on bringing equality to the workplace, supporting GLBT and questioning youth and creating a safe community for all people. We especially want to help raise awareness about bullying and suicide, the victims of which all too frequently include, but are not limited to, GLBT youth. Nashville in Harmony welcomes special guests Southern Word, a spoken word performance ensemble for this performance. | Nashville PRIDE | 06/07/12 | Nashville |
Master Class with Pete HuttlingerPresented by Nashville Jazz Workshop at Nashville Jazz Workshop April 17-May 21, 2012 Pete Huttlinger is one of the greatest fingerstyle guitarists in the world today. And no, that's no exaggeration. Author of over 10 CD's and numerous songbooks and instructional DVD's, Pete has had a busy recording and touring schedule, until he was sidelined with health problems. Fortunately, he's back in shape and off the road long enough that we could snare him for a 6-week teaching gig! Pete is one of... | Nashville Jazz Workshop | 04/17/12- 05/21/12 | Nashville |
New Orleans Brass Band Ensemble with Roland BarberPresented by Nashville Jazz Workshop at Nashville Jazz Workshop April 17-May 21, 2012 This is a class we've wanted to offer for years -- well, now it's here! If you've been around the Nashville jazz scene in the last 10 years, you're familiar with Trombonist Roland Barber. Trained at Indiana University and the Manhattan School of Music, he's recorded and toured with some of today's hottest jazz artists, and has performed at venues such as the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Roland now divides his time between New York and Nashville, and we're fortunate to be able to... | Nashville Jazz Workshop | 04/17/12- 05/21/12 | Nashville |
Two Old Hippies Kids Rock Open Mic Presented by Two Old Hippies at Two Old Hippies May 20, 2012 Join us at Two Old Hippies in the Gulch every Sunday for our Kids Rock Open Mic! If you're children are under age 17 and need a stage to perform on, please come on by and show off those talents! | Two Old Hippies | 05/20/12 | Nashville |
Two Old Hippies Kids Rock Open Mic Presented by Two Old Hippies at Two Old Hippies May 27, 2012 Join us at Two Old Hippies in the Gulch every Sunday for our Kids Rock Open Mic! If you're children are under age 17 and need a stage to perform on, please come on by and show off those talents! | Two Old Hippies | 05/27/12 | Nashville |
Laura VidaPresented by Sambuca at Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville May 31, 2012 Sultry singer Laura Vida began performing at an early age. Upon moving to Nashville, Laura Vida began co-writing with many of Music Row's top songwriters including Harlan Howard, writer of "I Fall To Pieces" and Stewart Harris, writer of "No One Else On Earth." | Sambuca | 05/31/12 | Nashville |
| Mosaic: Voices for Change | Nashville In Harmony | 06/07/12 | Nashville |
| Beegie Adair Trio | F. Scott's Restaurant and Jazz Bar | 05/24/12 | Nashville |
| Beegie Adair Trio | F. Scott's Restaurant and Jazz Bar | 05/31/12 | Nashville |
Red Solo Cup Party Presented by That's CooL at That's CooL May 20, 2012 BRING CUPS, RED SOLO CUPS THAT IS. We are asking folks to bring in a pack/sleeve of red solo cups (16 or18 oz) if you do then you get to drink FREE draft beer all day long. We will have few domestic kegs to float and we will also have craft beers like Shock Top, Fat Tire and more to choose from.
3:00pm The Granny Whites
3:30pm | That's CooL | 05/20/12 | Nashville |
Nine48 Jazz Presents: Monica Ramey featuring the Lori Mechem TrioPresented by Nine48Jazz H.C.S. at Nine48jazz House Concert Series May 20, 2012 Each Nine48jazz house concert event showcases some of Nashville’s hippest jazz artists in a uniquely intimate setting reminiscent of early jazz rooms like the Village Vanguard and Keystone Korner. Seating is up close and personal and the vibe leaves no doubt that jazz has roots in Nashville.
On May 20th, Monica Ramey & the Lori Mechem Trio will make their first appearance on the Nine48 Jazz stage. Monica Ramey is creating quite a buzz with full house performances in... | Nine48Jazz H.C.S. | 05/20/12 | Nashville |
2012 Brick & Mortar BashPresented by Historic Nashville, Inc. at The Union Station Hotel May 25, 2012 All aboard for an evening of food, fun, and entertainment at the historic Union Station Hotel! Live jazz music by Ryan Cavanaugh & No Man's Land. Business attire. All proceeds support the mission of Historic Nashville, Inc. to promote and preserve the historic places that make Nashville unique. | Historic Nashville, Inc. | 05/25/12 | Nashville |
Steve Kimock & Bernie Worrell & Wally IngramPresented by Sell Out Presents and Exit/In at Exit/In May 22, 2012 Steve Kimock’s ability to articulate tone, melody and emotion into music combined with technical brilliance has earned Kimock the title “Guitar Monk”( Relix Magazine) for his commitment to guitar, and his ability to make it speak with its own original voice. His variegated brand of guitar, alternately subdued and vibrant, defies easy categorization. At times prog rock/jazz-inflected and at others... | Sell Out Presents | 05/22/12 | Nashville |
| Mike Henderson Band w/ Michael Rhoades and Kevin McKendree | The Bluebird Cafe | 05/21/12 | Nashville |
Lisa Webb at the Piano BarPresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at Drink Piano Bar Lounge at Loews Vanderbilt May 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 | 05/24/12 | Nashville |
Lisa Webb at the Piano BarPresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at Drink Piano Bar Lounge at Loews Vanderbilt May 31, 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 | 05/31/12 | Nashville |