| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | 10th Annual Nashville SongWriters Festival on Music Row | Nashville Songwriters Festival | 06/01/12-
06/03/12 | |
Route 31 CafePresented by Route 31 cafe March 23-June 24, 2012 Free, all age, live music at Historic Franklin's iconic, Route 31 Cafe. | Route 31 cafe | 03/23/12-
06/24/12 | Franklin |
Tennessee Rep on the RiverPresented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre May 20, 2012 Join us for the fourth annual Tennessee Rep on the River event, an intimate evening of superb food, wine, and entertainment!
We’ll be celebrating the genius of Roger Miller with some of his favorite songs performed by three musical greats who knew and were influenced by Roger:
Country Music Hall of Fame Member Bill Anderson
Oscar-nominated hit songwriter Bob DiPiero
Artist, songwriter, and Roger’s son Dean Miller
The 2012 edition of Tennessee Rep... | Tennessee Repertory Theatre | 05/20/12 | Nashville |
| Artober 2012 | Metro Arts | 10/01/12-
10/31/12 | |
Kyle Matthews LIVE in concert at Immanuel Baptist ChurchPresented by Immanuel Baptist Church July 29, 2012 In almost two decades of writing and performing his songs, Kyle Matthews has emerged as one
of Christian music’s most prolific songwriters. Of his over 60 cuts by major artists of disparate
genres, he has penned such well known songs as “If You Want Me To,” recorded by Ginny
Owens, “Everything and Nothing,” recorded by Vince Gill, “One and the Same,” recorded by
Cece Winans, and “God Forbid,” recorded by Point of... | Immanuel Baptist Church | 07/29/12 | |
| Music in the Meadow: Barry and Holly Tashian | Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary | 06/09/12 | Brentwood |
| Music in the Meadow: Chris Janson | Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary | 07/14/12 | Brentwood |
| Music in the Meadow: Elizabeth Eckert | Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary | 08/11/12 | Brentwood |
Chardonnay Day Contest with Nashville Wine Enthusiasts Meet Up GroupPresented by Brown Dog Foundation at LandRover, Nashville Showroom May 24, 2012 Help save the lives of family pets by sampling several different Chardonnays and casting a vote for your favorite! Hosted by The Saucy Sisters and featuring up to 10 area wine stores, this event is sure to become an annual tradition.
Purchase your ticket in advance ($30/person) and receive a commemorative wine glass to be used at the tasting. Tickets at the door will cost $40. Each paid attendee may cast one vote for the Chardonnay of their choice. All attendees casting a vote... | Brown Dog Foundation | 05/24/12 | Brentwood |
| Bluebird on the Mountain: Tom Kimmell, Grace Pettis and Pierce Pettis | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | 06/16/12 | Brentwood |
| Bluebird on the Mountain: Lionel Cartwright, Allen Shamblin and Chuck Cannon | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | 05/19/12 | Brentwood |
| Bluebird on the Mountain: Sonny LeMaire, Clay Mills, Mark Selby and Tia Sellers | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | 10/06/12 | Brentwood |
| Bluebird Cafe 30th Anniversary Celebration at Dyer Observatory | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | 07/21/12 | Brentwood |
| Bluebird on the Mountain: Barry Dean, Luke Laird and Lori McKenna | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | 08/18/12 | Brentwood |
| Bluebird on the Mountain: Shane McAnnally, Brandy Clark and Marc Beeson | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | 09/22/12 | Brentwood |
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 |
Carnton Summer Concert SeriesPresented by Historic Carnton Plantation at Historic Carnton Plantation July 29, 2012 Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 4:00pm and the music lasts from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors. This month we’ll be paying tribute to the music of the 1970’s. Check back soon for more... | Historic Carnton Plantation | 07/29/12 | Franklin |
Carnton Summer Concert SeriesPresented by Historic Carnton Plantation at Historic Carnton Plantation June 24, 2012 Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 4:00pm and the music lasts from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors. This month we’ll be paying tribute to the music of the 1960’s. Check back soon for more... | Historic Carnton Plantation | 06/24/12 | Franklin |
Carnton Summer Concert SeriesPresented by Historic Carnton Plantation at Historic Carnton Plantation August 26, 2012 Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 4:00pm and the music lasts from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors. This month we’ll be paying tribute to the music of the 1980’s. Check back soon for more... | Historic Carnton Plantation | 08/26/12 | Franklin |
Songs for SoundPresented by Songs for Sound and The Factory at Franklin at The Factory at Franklin May 19, 2012 They say a picture speaks a thousand words. The picture above is Alexis "Lexi" Vernon's first true sound; the day her learning began. Because of Lexi’s miraculous recovery after receiving her cochlear implants, we have created the organization, Songs for Sound, to tell all severe to profoundly deaf children and their families of these miracle ears, cochlear implants.
There are 1.2 million severe to profoundly deaf people who do not have cochlear implants, but could... | Songs for Sound | 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 |
| Star Café Thursdays Songwriter Night | Bud Tower & Friends | 04/26/12-
12/20/12 | Goodlettsville |
| Music in the Cedars | Friends of Cedars of Lebanon, Inc. | 05/05/12-
09/22/12 | Lebanon |
Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational BarbecuePresented by Jack Daniel Distillery at Lynchburg Square October 27, 2012 There is nothing quite like the fourth Saturday of October in Lynchburg, Tennessee. That’s when thousands of people head to the Hollow for the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue, an event that began in 1989 and is today considered one of the most prestigious barbecue competitions in the world. Teams from across the United States and around the world compete in the... | Jack Daniel Distillery | 10/27/12 | Lynchburg |
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 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 |
Willie Nelson performs with the Nashville SymphonyPresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center June 5, 2012 Don’t miss your chance to see the legendary Red-Headed Stranger perform with the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center! With his incomparable voice and incredible musicianship, this American icon will explore the full range of his artistry, from hits like “Crazy” and “Always on My Mind,” to the storied Tin Pan Alley tunes featured on his latest release, American Classic.
| Nashville Symphony | 06/05/12 | Nashville |
THE ODD COUPLE by NEIL SIMONPresented by Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre April 26-May 27, 2012 Simon's play centers on a pair of desperately mismatched roommates--one sloppy and one neat--who are arguably the most memorable pair of characters that the successful playwright has ever written. Felix Ungar, a neurotic fusspot news writer, and Oscar Madison, a slovenly sports journalist. The laughs are non-stop in this classic hit from one of America’s greatest comedy writers. | Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre | 04/26/12-
05/27/12 | Nashville |
| Frist Fridays: Sam Bush w/special guest Lera Lynn | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 06/29/12 | Nashville |
| Frist Fridays: The Dynamites & Charles Walker | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 08/31/12 | Nashville |
| Frist Fridays: Rodney Crowell | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 05/25/12 | Nashville |
| Frist Fridays: Band of Heathens | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 07/27/12 | Nashville |
| Lee Rascone's Writers Night | Hotel Indigo - Music Row-Vanderbilt | 06/14/12 | Nashville |
| Kristin Chenoweth | Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC | 06/20/12 | Nashville |
Stars for Second Harvest featuring Craig Wiseman & FriendsPresented by Ryman Auditorium and Second Harvest Food Bank at Ryman Auditorium June 5, 2012 This annual benefit concert hosted by songwriter Craig Wiseman will take place June 5 at Ryman Auditorium. The concert features performances by some of music’s brightest stars. The evening helps raise awareness of hunger issues in our community.
Active since the late 1980's as a songwriter, Wiseman has had his songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, and several other acts.
His credits include the Number One singles "The Good Stuff"... | Ryman Auditorium | 06/05/12 | Nashville |
Matthew Perryman Jones CD ReleasePresented by Exit/In at Exit/In June 2, 2012 Buy In Advance and Receive a FREE Copy of Land of the Living at the door!
Having just finished his first full length album since 2008, Land of the Living was produced by Cason Cooley (Katie Herzig) and is set to be released on May 29th. This record was fan funded through Kickstarter and raised over $26K in 1 month, 30% over his asking goal. This no doubt conveys an enthusiasm among fans of | Exit/In | 06/02/12 | 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 |
Musicians Corner with Jim Lauderdale, Chuck Mead, Jill Andrews, Megan McCormick, Jaci Wisot & The Spectacle and morePresented by Musicians Corner at Centennial Park June 2, 2012 Musicians Corner is a central point, free and open to all, where Music City gathers to perform and enjoy its music. Music in all forms. Music to entertain us, build bridges within our community, welcome our visitors and connect us with the world. Nashville has long been recognized as a mecca for nimble pickers, sharp-eyed storytellers and big-voiced dreamers; but many will attest that it isn't just the... | Musicians Corner | 06/02/12 | Nashville |
Musicians Corner with The McCrary Sisters, The Kicks, Umbrella Tree, Marc Scibilia, Kristen Wright and morePresented by Musicians Corner at Centennial Park May 19, 2012 Musicians Corner is a central point, free and open to all, where Music City gathers to perform and enjoy its music. Music in all forms. Music to entertain us, build bridges within our community, welcome our visitors and connect us with the world. Nashville has long been recognized as a mecca for nimble pickers, sharp-eyed storytellers and big-voiced dreamers; but many will attest that it isn't just the... | Musicians Corner | 05/19/12 | Nashville |
Musicians Corner with Andy Davis, HeyPenny, Star and Micey, Us and Our Daughters, Chris Carpenter and morePresented by Musicians Corner at Centennial Park May 26, 2012 Musicians Corner is a central point, free and open to all, where Music City gathers to perform and enjoy its music. Music in all forms. Music to entertain us, build bridges within our community, welcome our visitors and connect us with the world. Nashville has long been recognized as a mecca for nimble pickers, sharp-eyed storytellers and big-voiced dreamers; but many will attest that it isn't just the... | Musicians Corner | 05/26/12 | Nashville |
Musicians CornerPresented by Musicians Corner at Centennial Park June 23, 2012 Musicians Corner is a central point, free and open to all, where Music City gathers to perform and enjoy its music. Music in all forms. Music to entertain us, build bridges within our community, welcome our visitors and connect us with the world. Nashville has long been recognized as a mecca for nimble pickers, sharp-eyed storytellers and big-voiced dreamers; but many will attest that it isn't just the... | Musicians Corner | 06/23/12 | Nashville |
Musicians Corner with Bo Bice and morePresented by Musicians Corner at Centennial Park June 9, 2012 Musicians Corner is a central point, free and open to all, where Music City gathers to perform and enjoy its music. Music in all forms. Music to entertain us, build bridges within our community, welcome our visitors and connect us with the world. Nashville has long been recognized as a mecca for nimble pickers, sharp-eyed storytellers and big-voiced dreamers; but many will attest that it isn't just the... | Musicians Corner | 06/09/12 | Nashville |
Musicians Corner: Special American Artisan Fest Acoustic WeekendPresented by Musicians Corner at Centennial Park June 16, 2012 Arrive early to enjoy the 42nd Annual American Artisan Festival taking place from 10:00am-7:00pm
Musicians Corner is a central point, free and open to all, where Music City gathers to perform and enjoy its music. Music in all forms. Music to entertain us, build bridges within our community, welcome our visitors and connect us with the world. Nashville has long been... | Musicians Corner | 06/16/12 | Nashville |
Musicians Corner: Spring Season Closer with Christabel and the Jons, The Sylvan Park Music ClubPresented by Musicians Corner at Centennial Park June 30, 2012 Musicians Corner is a central point, free and open to all, where Music City gathers to perform and enjoy its music. Music in all forms. Music to entertain us, build bridges within our community, welcome our visitors and connect us with the world. Nashville has long been recognized as a mecca for nimble pickers, sharp-eyed storytellers and big-voiced dreamers; but many will attest that it isn't just the... | Musicians Corner | 06/30/12 | Nashville |
Musicians Corner: Special American Artisan Fest Acoustic WeekendPresented by Musicians Corner at Centennial Park June 17, 2012 Arrive early to enjoy the 42nd Annual American Artisan Festival taking place from 10:00am-7:00pm
Musicians Corner is a central point, free and open to all, where Music City gathers to perform and enjoy its music. Music in all forms. Music to entertain us, build bridges within our community, welcome our visitors and connect us with the world. Nashville has long been... | Musicians Corner | 06/17/12 | Nashville |
Music at the Frist: Meltzer Parson Guitar DuoPresented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts June 7, 2012 Bryant Meltzer and Michael David Parsons are making their mark in town as songwriters, but during their performances at the Frist Center, they showcase their considerable instrumental talents. Performing original tunes they describe as “instrumental pop,” their music features strong melodies and distinctive rhythms in wordless musical “discussions” between their instruments. Michael Parsons plays rhythm guitar, and Bryant Meltzer plays melody lines on mandolin or... | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 06/07/12 | Nashville |
Music at the Frist: FuzzmuzzPresented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts June 8, 2012 Fuzzmuzz is an electro-acoustic, ambient artist who took the musical pulses of Miami, New York and LA before settling into the studio in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, to record this first solo release, Fuzzmuzz “One.” His music is mesmerizing, poetic and hypnotic with influences as diverse as Pink Floyd, Bill Frisell, Erik Satie and Philip Glass. Winston has a degree in jazz performance from the University of Miami and was a member of the Gabe Dixon Band.
| Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 06/08/12 | Nashville |
| National Shows2 presents Mark Kozelek (of Sun Kil Moon & Red House Painters) | Belcourt Theatre | 09/24/12 | Nashville |
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