The Music City Review

Nashville Symphony | Lidiya Yankovskaya, conductor | Simone Porter, violin Reflecting her passion and advocacy for Slavic masterpieces, operatic gems, and contemporary music, Lidiya Yankovskaya’s Nashville debut covers all the bases and then some. “I love the incredible palate of orchestral colors inRead More

Led by renowned violinist and fiddler Brandi Berry Benson the band/ensemble tracesthe history of the fiddle and the violin through centuries of music and tunes. From theorigins of the instrument in the 16th century, fiddle and violin have had anRead More

If all the world’s a stage, join the band in As You Like It, one of Shakespeare’s most joyful romantic comedies. Experience a group of musicians, poets, and other colorful characters as they compose the world they want to liveRead More

Based out of Memphis, Grammy-nominated Southern Avenue’s music is heavily influenced by the blues, and they have just come off the road with Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and John Mellencamp. This performance will also feature renowned, award-winning Chicago blues guitaristRead More

Join acclaimed clarinetist, recording artist, and clinician Mariam Adam for a Blair Master Series faculty performance, Monday, September 30, 8:00 p.m., in Turner Hall. This is free event with tickets required for admission. Reserve Tickets About Mariam Adam: Mariam Adam, born in Monterey,Read More

October Highlight! World renowned saxophonist Mike Phillips visits the Winery’s Main Stage. Phillips is the only musician in the world to have toured with the “Big Three” of American soul and pop music: Michael Jackson, Prince, and Stevie Wonder. PrinceRead More

Nashville, TN - The International Black Film Festival (IBFF) is proud to announce its 19th annual festival, taking place October 2-6, 2024. This milestone marks nearly two decades of providing access and opportunity to filmmakers from around the globe, amplifyingRead More

Grammy-winning guitarist Andy Reiss leads a stellar quintet of some of Nashville’s top musicians, including Dan Hitchcock (saxophone), Roland Barber (trombone), Chris Autry (bass), and Larry Aberman (drums). Reiss, a member of the Time Jumpers, is a prolific recording sessionRead More

R&B and Jazz singer Kandace Springs celebrates the release of her first album in three years, Run Your Race, released this year. The album is a tribute to her late father, the legendary Nashville soul singer Scat Springs. Springs’s previousRead More

The sultry jazz vocals of Colleen Orender return to Rudy’s, transforming the club into a smoldering Mississippi juke joint for the evening.

Nashville, TN - The International Black Film Festival (IBFF) is proud to announce its 19th annual festival, taking place October 2-6, 2024. This milestone marks nearly two decades of providing access and opportunity to filmmakers from around the globe, amplifyingRead More

Every Thursday night, Rudy’s honors its New Orleans and French roots by celebrating the vibrant music of Gypsy Jazz. These nights feature a variety of small groups either led or curated by New Orleans native Brook Sutton, all performing musicRead More

Guitarist Jack Ruch, organist Adam Wakefield, and drummer Nioshi Jackson make up this soul and blues trio. The music you’ll hear here makes up the core of jazz’s roots, so any jazz fan should feel right at home listening toRead More

October Highlight! Legendary jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra celebrates their 50th anniversary this year with a host of tour dates around the country and in Europe, including a stop here in Music City. Formed in Buffalo, NY in 1974, theRead More

This fall, Nashville Ballet entwines the spellbinding allure of Dracula with the elegance of George Balanchine's Serenade for a double bill that transcends the ordinary. Delve into the dark, passionate world of Dracula, a ballet rich in love, lust, and eternal desire, set against aRead More

One of Nashville's most active and accomplished saxophonists, Don Aliquo presents a special performance of music by Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter. This special show will feature a quintet led by Aliquo and featuring Jamey Simmons (trumpet), Pat Coil (piano),Read More

What better way to connect with Latin Heritage than through the folk and troubadour ballads that have accompanied social struggles. Javiera Jara, an Ecuadorian guitarist, has forged her path in music by reviving Latin rhythms that go beyond mere artisticRead More

Nashville, TN - The International Black Film Festival (IBFF) is proud to announce its 19th annual festival, taking place October 2-6, 2024. This milestone marks nearly two decades of providing access and opportunity to filmmakers from around the globe, amplifyingRead More

Guitarist and vocalist Cliff Richmond’s band always features some of Nashville’s top talent, and presents a great blend of soulful, swinging, and funky jazz.

Though her music stands out as a blend of soul and country, singer Amanda Raye has been noted for her jazz influences.

This fall, Nashville Ballet entwines the spellbinding allure of Dracula with the elegance of George Balanchine's Serenade for a double bill that transcends the ordinary. Delve into the dark, passionate world of Dracula, a ballet rich in love, lust, and eternal desire, set against aRead More

Renowned Nashville pianist Pat Coil presents a special tribute to his friend Lyle Mays, legendary keyboardist and composer, most known for his work with the Pat Metheny Group, for which he wrote most of the group’s music with Metheny himself,Read More

  October Highlight! NYC-based drummer Jonathan Barber comes to Rudy’s with his band Vision Ahead, performing compositions from his newest album In Motion. At only 29 years of age, Barber has toured and recorded worldwide with artists such as PatRead More

Originally from San Francisco and studying in New York City, Jake Botts has now established himself as a core part of Music City’s freelance instrumentalist community. He is also an accomplished bandleader and songwriter. His band for this performance featuresRead More

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This performance features the Miles Damaso Group.

In the heart of Caracas, Venezuela, Gapri Music was born, an artist passionate about the rhythm that flowed through the land that welcomed his Colombian family. Since childhood, he has been surrounded by tropical melodies, inheriting a passion for musicRead More

Nashville, TN - The International Black Film Festival (IBFF) is proud to announce its 19th annual festival, taking place October 2-6, 2024. This milestone marks nearly two decades of providing access and opportunity to filmmakers from around the globe, amplifyingRead More

One of Nashville's most active and accomplished saxophonists, Don Aliquo performs with his trio.

Salsa, merengue, and bachata are just some of the rhythms you’ll enjoy with this vibrant group bursting with flavor. The voice of Tatiana Liary (Puerto Rico), known for her urban salsa style, paired with the unmistakable percussion of Manuel ManotasRead More

This band has been described as “the best live band in Nashville,” creating an upbeat atmosphere that keeps audiences on their feet.

Speaking of ukuleles, vocalist and songwriter Abigail Flowers, a Lanikai Ukuleles sponsored artist, will perform in the Cave this month. A lover of languages, Flowers regularly sings in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, and even Hawaiian.

This fall, Nashville Ballet entwines the spellbinding allure of Dracula with the elegance of George Balanchine's Serenade for a double bill that transcends the ordinary. Delve into the dark, passionate world of Dracula, a ballet rich in love, lust, and eternal desire, set against aRead More

Internationally recognized trombonist Bob McChesney leads a quintet of some of Nashville’s finest jazz talent, including Don Aliquo on saxophone, Pat Coil on piano, Jacob Jezioro on bass, and Josh Hunt on drums.

Cuban pianist Melvin Macías's project integrates Afro-Cuban jazz with ballads and other Latin American genres. The music of Nashville Latin Fusion reflects the experience and versatility of the musical career of its founder, who has not only experimented with theRead More

Hailing from Chicago, pianist and keyboardist Alex Murphy brings his trio to Rudy’s. Murphy has performed at Chicago classics including the Jazz Showcase, Andy’s Jazz Club, and has been featured in the Chicago Jazz Festival.