| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Star Café Thursdays Songwriter Night | Bud Tower & Friends | 04/26/12- 12/20/12 | Goodlettsville |
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 |
| Artober 2012 | Metro Arts | 10/01/12- 10/31/12 | |
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 |
| Bluebird on the Mountain: Sonny LeMaire, Clay Mills, Mark Selby and Tia Sellers | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | 10/06/12 | Brentwood |
| National Shows2 presents Mark Kozelek (of Sun Kil Moon & Red House Painters) | Belcourt Theatre | 09/24/12 | Nashville |
| Music in the Cedars | Friends of Cedars of Lebanon, Inc. | 05/05/12- 09/22/12 | Lebanon |
| Bluebird on the Mountain: Shane McAnnally, Brandy Clark and Marc Beeson | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | 09/22/12 | Brentwood |
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 |
| Frist Fridays: The Dynamites & Charles Walker | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 08/31/12 | Nashville |
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 |
| Bluebird on the Mountain: Barry Dean, Luke Laird and Lori McKenna | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | 08/18/12 | Brentwood |
| Music in the Meadow: Elizabeth Eckert | Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary | 08/11/12 | Brentwood |
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 |
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 | |
| Frist Fridays: Band of Heathens | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 07/27/12 | Nashville |
| Bluebird Cafe 30th Anniversary Celebration at Dyer Observatory | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | 07/21/12 | Brentwood |
| National Shows2 presents David Wilcox | Belcourt Theatre | 07/19/12 | Nashville |
| Music in the Meadow: Chris Janson | Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary | 07/14/12 | Brentwood |
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 |
| Frist Fridays: Sam Bush w/special guest Lera Lynn | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 06/29/12 | Nashville |
Music at the Frist: Mean MaryPresented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts June 28, 2012 'Mean Mary' James, a Florida native now based in Nashville, began life as a musical prodigy—could read music before she could read words and co-wrote songs at age five. By age seven she was proficient on the guitar, banjo, & violin, and entertained audiences with regular appearances on television and in live performances at venues across the US with her vocal and instrumental skills. Her fascinating life has been one long road show interspersed with TV, radio, and film. She has... | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 06/28/12 | Nashville |
| Social House | Red Rooster Bar & Music Hall | 06/28/12 | Nashville |
| Open Mic | Red Rooster Bar & Music Hall | 06/27/12 | Nashville |
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 |
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 |
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 |
"Nashville Unleashed" hosted by Jack & DianePresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at Eat Restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville June 23, 2012 Jack & Diane are the ongoing hosts and performing songwriters of the “Nashville Unleashed” series of bi-monthly concerts. They are joined by two or three different guest artists for each show, representing a diverse range of styles, from country and bluegrass to jazz and beyond. All of the music performed is acoustic and original. The line-up for tonight’s show includes Anna Johnson and Nicole Johnson. | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 06/23/12 | Nashville |
Music at the Frist: Geary MoorePresented by Frist Center for the Visual Arts at Frist Center for the Visual Arts June 21, 2012 An accomplished composer, as well as master technician, Geary Moore has performed with a “Who’s Who” of music masters, including George Benson, Jimmy Ponder, Arthur Prysock, David “Fat Head” Newman, Ruth Brown, Jimmy McGriff, Bootsie Barnes and T.S. Monk. | Frist Center for the Visual Arts | 06/21/12 | Nashville |
| Social House | Red Rooster Bar & Music Hall | 06/21/12 | Nashville |
| Kristin Chenoweth | Tennessee Performing Arts Center, TPAC | 06/20/12 | Nashville |
| Open Mic | Red Rooster Bar & Music Hall | 06/20/12 | 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 |
Edwin McCainPresented by 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill at 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill June 17, 2012 In a way, Edwin McCain began sowing the seeds of Mercy Bound, his tenth album and debut for 429 Records, seven years ago. The songs comprising Mercy Bound are the fruits of an on-again, off-again collaboration with fellow singer/songwriter Maia Sharp that began in 2004 with their lovely duet “Say Anything.” Since co-writing and tracking that song, McCain and Sharp have kept up their friendship and creative partnership. They decided to make Mercy Bound their first... | 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill | 06/17/12 | 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 |
Jeffrey Steele w/ Pearl HeartPresented by 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill at 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill June 16, 2012 Jeffrey Steele is an American country music singer and songwriter. Along with recording his own material, Steele has become a prolific Nashville songwriter, having co-written more than sixty hit songs for such artists as Montgomery Gentry, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, and others.
Between 1990 and 1996, Steele was the lead singer and bass guitarist in the... | 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill | 06/16/12 | Nashville |
| Bluebird on the Mountain: Tom Kimmell, Grace Pettis and Pierce Pettis | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | 06/16/12 | Brentwood |
| Two Mule Parade Productions Presents LIVE at Douglas Corner Cafe | Douglas Corner Cafe | 06/15/12 | Nashville |
| Lee Rascone's Writers Night | Hotel Indigo - Music Row-Vanderbilt | 06/15/12 | Nashville |
| Lee Rascone's Writers Night | Hotel Indigo - Music Row-Vanderbilt | 06/14/12 | Nashville |
| Social House | Red Rooster Bar & Music Hall | 06/14/12 | Nashville |
| Open Mic | Red Rooster Bar & Music Hall | 06/13/12 | Nashville |
| Lee Rascone's Writers Night | Hotel Indigo - Music Row-Vanderbilt | 06/13/12 | Nashville |
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 |
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 |
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 |
| Music in the Meadow: Barry and Holly Tashian | Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary | 06/09/12 | Brentwood |
'Nashville Unleashed" hosted by Jack & DianePresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at Eat Restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville June 9, 2012 Jack & Diane are the ongoing hosts and performing songwriters of the “Nashville Unleashed” series of bi-monthly concerts. They are joined by two or three different guest artists for each show, representing a diverse range of styles, from country and bluegrass to jazz and beyond. All of the music performed is acoustic and original. The line-up for tonight’s show includes Karen Staley, Julie Forester, and Dani Carroll. | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 06/09/12 | 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 |
Chris Cagle: Unbridled 2 To Benefit Saddle UpPresented by Wildhorse Saloon at Wildhorse Saloon June 8, 2012 Chris Cagle is playing a concert at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville on June 8th to support his charity, Saddle Up. The one-night-only benefit show is in support of Saddle Up!, Middle Tennessee's oldest and largest recreational therapeutic horseback riding program and the only one exclusively serving children and youth who have disabilities. An avid horse enthusiast, Cagle is passionate about Saddle Up!'s mission to help children who have disabilities grow and develop through activities... | Wildhorse Saloon | 06/08/12 | Nashville |