The Music City Review

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This performance features The Lilliston Effect.

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

Join the NPO in October for the opening concerts of our new season, with celebratory fanfares by American composers Aaron Copland and Joan Tower. These two contrasting fanfares will surround one of the most performed contemporary orchestral works, Blue CathedralRead 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

Bruce Dudley is a Steinway Concert Artist who has over 40 years of experience performing jazz all throughout North and South America. He has recorded a number of albums as bandleader, as well as performed with big industry names likeRead More

The Analog continues its Analog Soul series, featuring some of the city’s most promising emerging talent who are redefining soul music. This show features Will Davenport, Jon “DJ Smoke” Lucas, and Joslyn & The Sweet Compression. General Admission is free,Read More

I couldn’t make a list of Rudy’s events without including a shout-out for the regular weekly Jazz Jam the club hosts every Sunday night. Whether you are a jazz musician and you want to jam with your fellow artists, orRead More

This time, Arrasadora Banda Tenaz will ignite the party for lovers of norteño rhythms. The group is composed of young people of Mexican descent living in Nashville, who found in the tambora sinaloense an opportunity to offer a different styleRead More

Award-winning Nashville-based drummer and composer Sofia Goodman returns to the Rudy’s stage. Her music has been highly praised by publications like DownBeat magazine, as well as industry titans like Jeff Coffin. Her trio will feature Matthew Twaddle on piano andRead More

Belmont School of Music's jazz small groups perform, presenting a mix of jazz and popular music, from big band swing to modern jazz fusion.

Another legendary appearance at the Winery this month, renowned trombonist and bandleader Fred Wesley appears with his longtime band the New JBs. Together for more than 30 years, the band is a powerhouse of roots and funk music. Early inRead More

A favorite on the Nashville Latin and jazz scene, multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez presents an electric night of salsa, along with his band consisting of Rodriguez (bass/vocals), Melvin Macias (piano/vocals), Jesus Agreda (Timbales), Lorenzo Molina Ruiz (Trumpet), and Manuel 'Manotas' RamierezRead More

Every Monday night at Rudy’s Jazz Room, the Caribbean sun comes alive with the vibrant beats of the congas. Giovanni Rodríguez, a versatile artist with Dominican roots now based in Nashville, leads this project alongside some of the city's topRead More

Join the NPO in October for the opening concerts of our new season, with celebratory fanfares by American composers Aaron Copland and Joan Tower. These two contrasting fanfares will surround one of the most performed contemporary orchestral works, Blue CathedralRead More

Pop the champagne, MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbowsRead More

GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Dana Robbins pays tribute to the Soul Jazz sound of the late 60’s and early 70’s, celebrating artists such as Les McCann, Eddie Harris, Jimmy Smith, and more. Robbins has either recorded or performed with many artists, includingRead More

An incredibly eclectic and versatile musician, Ben Graves has performed music in genres from classical to jazz to hard rock, weaving all of this experience together into a unique style.

Pop the champagne, MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbowsRead More

Long-time husband and wife duo Foti, a Grammy-nominated vocal sensation, and McChesney, world-renowned trombone virtuoso, dazzle audiences with a unique blend of traditional jazz and beloved show tunes.

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

Modern jazz trumpeter Leif Shires will perform once this month at Sambuca. Shires, who has performed with many artists including Tom Jones, the Secret Sisters, Kelly Lang, and many others, now presents a traditional, straight-ahead jazz sound that is sureRead 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

Pop the champagne, MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbowsRead More

Multi-instrumentalist virtuoso Rory Hoffman and bassist/vocalist Nalani offer a masterful contemporary interpretation of the Great American Songbook. A mix of heartfelt vocal duets and their virtuosic instrumental abilities guarantee a phenomenal performance.

Degey is a Nashville-based guitarist originally from Paris, France. His family heritage also features Afro-Caribbean roots, and together with his longtime interest and study of Brazilian culture, these influences create a rather unique musical blend. His trio features Wes LittleRead More

Written in 1976 by Ntozake Shange as a choreopoem, the piece is a series of 20 separate poems choreographed to music that weaves interconnected stories of love, empowerment, struggle and loss into a complex representation of sisterhood. The cast consistsRead More

Pop the champagne, MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbowsRead More

October Highlight! A sister-trio out of Sao Paolo, Brazil, the women of Choro Das Três are regarded as some of the best choro musicians in the world. Of the Meyer sisters, the band consists of Corina on flute/piccolo, Lia onRead More

October Highlight! Jonathan Scales is an innovative and progressive steel pannists, considered one of the best in the world. His challenging compositions redefine the traditional expectations of the instrument. The trio always features a lineup of world-class musicians.

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

Ready for a full immersion in a Mexican celebration? This wonderful family-friendly event will transport you to the lively plazas of the country with its delicious food and regional music. Artists like Los Dos Carnales, Los Dareyes de La Sierra,Read More

Written in 1976 by Ntozake Shange as a choreopoem, the piece is a series of 20 separate poems choreographed to music that weaves interconnected stories of love, empowerment, struggle and loss into a complex representation of sisterhood. The cast consistsRead More

Pop the champagne, MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbowsRead More

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This performance features Andrew Carney and the Essentials.

October Highlight! Saxophone and woodwind virtuoso Greg Tardy returns to the Rudy’s stage for two consecutive sets. With a long and storied career performing in a wide array of musical styles, Tardy has been widely praised by publications like NewRead More

Written in 1976 by Ntozake Shange as a choreopoem, the piece is a series of 20 separate poems choreographed to music that weaves interconnected stories of love, empowerment, struggle and loss into a complex representation of sisterhood. The cast consistsRead More

Alex Hahn is a Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer, and educator based in Southern California. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, and a 1st-Place Winner in the Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition. His latest album,Read More

Pop the champagne, MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbowsRead More

This incredibly special program features the popular baroque works of Antonio Vivaldi performed by the Nashville Symphony & Chorus. Gloria, conducted by Chorus Director Tucker Biddlecombe, features the grand sounds of full orchestra and chorus. The Four Seasons, a rarely performed fan favorite,Read More

October Highlight! Saxophone and woodwind virtuoso Greg Tardy returns to the Rudy’s stage for two consecutive sets. With a long and storied career performing in a wide array of musical styles, Tardy has been widely praised by publications like NewRead More

Tropical Fusion Latin Band is tropical joy compressed into a wonderful ensemble made up of musicians from different nationalities. In their seven years of career, this is one of the most representative bands in performing genres like salsa, bachata, son,Read More

  Playing a mix of Wayne Shorter tunes and originals, Geoff Pfeifer brings gritty, edgy, genuine NYC-style jazz to Rudy’s stage with his Quartet.