Live Music Guide
They call us Music City for a reason! On this guide, you’ll find songwriter rounds, showcases, and open mic nights on any day of the week. Every event on our list is free to attend!
MONDAY
Song Suffragettes
[ Listening Room Cafe ] [ Mondays ] [ 6p to 7:30p ]
This all female showcase brings some of the best songwriters to the infamous Listening Room Cafe.
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Whiskey Jam
[ Winner’s Bar and Grill ] [ Mondays and Thursdays ] [ 8p ]
Whiskey Jam has been a staple in Nashville’s music community for more than 8 years. Today, tons of artists have played the WJ stage including Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett, Brett Eldredge, Cole Swindell, and Chris Young.
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TUESDAY
Nash-Up 615
[ Alley Taps ] [ Tuesdays ] [ 7p ]
Nashville Rising
[ Big Machine Distillery & Tavern ] [ Tuesdays ] [ 6p – 9p ]
Porchlight Pickers
[ The Dogwood ] [ Tuesdays ] [ 5:30p ]
Revival Nashville
[ Tin Roof Demonbreun ] [ Tuesdays ] [ 8p ]
Revival 615 hosts a weekly songwriter night on Demonbreun for all those who love traditional country music.
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SongNest LIVE
[ Crying Wolf ] [ Tuesdays ] [ 8p ]
“It’s a place where great writers and an attentive audience can come together in a vibey unfiltered setting that promotes those rare magical musical moments we all live for. Their moto: Some say it all begins with a song, we say it all begins with the Songwriter!”
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The Overall Attraction
[ Dawghouse Saloon ] [ Tuesdays ] [ 8p ]
Bigg Vinny, reality tv show star and band mate in Trailor Choir, hosts this exciting night each week on Demonbreun.
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WEDNESDAY
Bus Call
[ Tin Roof Demonbreun ] [ Wednesdays ] [ 8p ]
Lightning 100’s Writer’s Night
[ Helping Our Music Evolve ] [ 2nd Wednesday Every Month ] [ 6p – 9p ]
Nashville Exposed
[ Bar Louie Bellevue ] [ Wednesdays ] [ 8p – 10p ]
Tacos With A Twist Writer’s Round
[ Tacos With A Twist ] [ Wednesdays ] [ 6p – 9p ]
The Mid-Town Hoedown
[ Dawghouse Saloon ] [ Wednesdays ] [ 7p – 10p ]
The Music Row Freakshow
[ The Local ] [ Wednesdays ] [ 7p ]
Writer’s Round
[ Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row ] [ Last Wednesday Every Month ] [ 7p ]
YNot Wednesdays
[ Live Oak ] [ Two Wednesdays Each Month ] [ 7p ]
YNOT Wednesdays Songwriter Spotlight brings some of the best writers to Midtown. The high energy atmosphere and drink specials is the perfect recipe for a good night.
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THURSDAY
Chasin’ Melodies
[ Dawghouse Saloon ] [ Thursdays ] [ 7p ]
Grindhouse Nashville
[ The Local ] [ Thursdays ] [ 7p ]
SUNDAY
Jammin In Jammies
[ The George Jones ] [ Sundays ] [ 7p ]
Songwriter Megan Barker hosts this weekly unique round, full of pajama wearing performers and fans. This round features emerging artists and hit songwriters, while providing a casual atmosphere for networking.
Nashville Tour Stop
[ Belcourt Taps ] [ Sundays ] [ 6p to 12a ]
Sunday Pro Blues Jam
[ Music City Bar and Grill ] [ Sundays ] [ 8:30p – 12a ]
MONTHLY
Blown Up Songs: A Full Band Writers Night
[ The Dogwood ] [ Monthly ] [ 7p – 9p ]
Spotlight 615
[ Various Locations ] [ 8p ]
Ashlevans Entertainment puts on this frequent showcase to raise money for non profit organizations.
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Underground Writers Round
[ Douglas Corner Cafe ] [ Monthly ] [ 9p ]
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Women Crush It Wednesday
[ Live Oak ] [ Monthly ] [ 6:30p ]
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