365 Days of Music in Music City

72. Nashville: the new TV drama on ABC

nashvillemusiccity — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:57:17 +0000

Coming soon on ABC: “Nashville”. It’s a new show starring Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere. One’s a country legend. One’s an upcoming crossover hit. And the plot falls into place. “She was the queen of the charts and living her dream. But when you’re on top, you have to fight to stay there.” A lot of it was shot here in Nashville. If you live here, you may have noticed some shooting around town – on the bridge and at the Bluebird.

The show was written by Callie Khouri, who also wrote “Thelma & Louise” and produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios and Nashville’s own Gaylord Entertainment. It’ll show on ABC this Fall. Stay tuned!

http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/nashville/blog/all/about-nashville

71. Music City Pickers

nashvillemusiccity — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:23:08 +0000

Have you seen the latest issue of MMR (Musical Merchandise Review)? Nashville’s own Music City Pickers is on the cover! They made it in the Fresh Faces: Class of 2012. Read the article here: http://www.mmrmagazine.com/5164/current-issue/fresh-faces-class-of-2012. Music City Pickers is Gabriel Hernandez and Brady Seals. They just opened the shop in Edgehill Village in April. They buy, sell and trade vintage acoustic and electric musical instruments. So, whether you have an old guitar in your attic that you want to sell or are looking to buy a previously loved mandolin – they can help. They have more than 60 vintage and high-end instruments along with vintage amplifiers and cabinets. A musician’s h(e)aven.

http://www.musiccitypickers.com

70. Music City Troubadours

nashvillemusiccity — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:33:47 +0000

The Music City Troubadours are an elite group of Nashville’s Super Fans. They get special deals, gifts, presales, invitations and overall – extra special treatment. All because they love Music City and have taken the time to join. Notice the word “time,” not “money”. It’s totally free to join. And it really doesn’t take much “time.” Just fill out your basic info (so they can send you a Membership Card) and explain why you love Nashville so much. That’s pretty much it. And you’re in. In on discounts, offers and a new friendship with Martin G. Fender, Unofficial Ambassador of GuitarTown. So, if you like Nashville. If you love Music City. And you like to be a part of a club, or a community, or a movement – join up. It’s free, and easy, and good.

http://www.visitmusiccity.com/troubadours/

69. Frist Fridays

nashvillemusiccity — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:46:02 +0000

On the last Friday of each month, May-August, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts throws a party – Frist Fridays. There’s live music on the lawn out back, light snacks and drinks, and a doorway to the exhibits in the galleries.
Lineup:
May 25 – Rodney Crowell
June 29 – Sam Bush
July 27 – The Band of Heathens
August 31 – The Dynamites & Charles Walker

It’s a great night out to relieve the week and enjoy food, drink, music and art – all in one place. Admission is $10. Not a bad way to start the weekend.

http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/frist-fridays

68. The First “In The Round”

nashvillemusiccity — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:36:25 +0000

On March 29, 1985, the first “In The Round” was held featuring Thom Schuyler, Fred Knobloch, Don Schlitz and Paul Overstreet. Fred and Don had been out drinking, came up with the idea and said, “let’s put four chairs in the middle of the room, facing each other, turn around the lights, and see what happens,” (Kurland, 2002). Turns out this was a huge hit – most of the songwriter shows at Bluebird and around Nashville are “In The Round” today. And Schuyler, Knobloch and Schlitz still play together “In the Round” with Jelly Roll Johnson at the Bluebird pretty frequently. You should definitely check it out if you haven’t yet.

67. The Singing Circle with Annie Sellick

nashvillemusiccity — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:00:28 +0000

Amazing jazz vocalist, Annie Sellick, is hosting The Singing Circle this Sunday, May 20 at Bongo Java After Hours Theatre. All voices are welcome. It’s a workshop of improvisational “singing games” to explore sound, scales, ear-training, creativity, range and harmony. Learn the notes from the lovely Annie Sellick. Workshops run 1-4:30pm and are $25. The Theatre is upstairs from Bongo Java at 2007 Belmont Boulevard.

http://www.nowplayingnashville.com/event/detail/441600589/The_Singing_Circle_w_Annie_Sellick

66. Taylor Swift Pledges $4 Million to Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

nashvillemusiccity — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:28:57 +0000

Grammy-award winner and Nashville resident Taylor Swift has pledged $4 million to fund a new education center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The new space will feature three classrooms and a state-of-the-art children’s exhibit gallery. Swift’s gift is the largest in the museum’s 45-year history – the new, 7500-square-foot space will be called the Taylor Swift Education Center and is scheduled to open in early 2014.

She’s got it. She’s giving it back.

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/recent-press-releases/view/1910

65. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Anniversary

nashvillemusiccity — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:22:20 +0000

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened on Music Row in 1967. It grew out of its original digs and closed in 2000. The new building in downtown Nashville celebrated its grand opening at 5th & Demonbreun on May 17, 2001 – 11 years ago today. The $37 million landmark houses historic video and audio clips, music, dynamic exhibits, state-of-the-art design, live performances and programs, a store, restaurant, beautiful public spaces and an unforgettable experience – no matter your taste in music. And they’re getting bigger!

http://countrymusichalloffame.org/mission

64. Music at the Airport

nashvillemusiccity — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:53:44 +0000

We all know that Nashville is Music City. The music is embraced all throughout town. In clubs, auditoriums, restaurants, sporting events, honky-tonks, art galleries and even the airport. Nashville welcomes travelers into town with live music at the airport. And sends them off with our song in their heads. The airport is not just a place to fly into or out of. While waiting for your flight or your bags, we don’t want you to be limited to people-watching or shopping or eating. We have live music! And it’s all free. There’s live music in various places throughout the airport so travelers never really have to leave Music City behind.

http://www.nashintl.com/music/music_sched.aspx

63. Brenda Lee

nashvillemusiccity — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:41:01 +0000

Brenda Lee is a legend with a recognizable voice across the world. She has done so much in and for music in Nashville and beyond. Brenda Lee did two command performances for Queen Elizabeth before the age of 20, sold over a hundred million records, charted in more categories – including pop, rhythm & blues, rock, easy listening and country – than any other women in the history of recorded music, and is the only woman in history to be inducted into both the Country Music and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame.