The Music City Review

This Pulitzer Prize winning play, one of the most popular of all time, tells the story of two young neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage. Guided by an amiableRead More

Arrington Vineyards features concerts of Jazz and Bluegrass every Saturday and Sunday. This performance features the Reed Pittman Band.

Vox Grata Women's Choir and special guests W. Crimm Singers and ALIAS Chamber Ensemble will perform Andrea Ramsey's "Suffrage Cantata"

Every other Sunday, Rudy’s features a Sunday dinner, with one of Music City’s top bassists Jimmy Sullivan leading a swingin’ jazz band featuring rotating special guests, for which a unique dinner special is served just for the show.

A Nashville vocal go-to, award-winning vocalist, songwriter and vocal coach Stephanie Adlington is known as the “Siren of the South,” with an “unrivaled” take on the Great American Songbook.

The Analog continues its Analog Soul series, featuring some of the city’s most promising emerging talent who are redefining soul music. Artists for this performance are still TBA. General admission is free, while you can reserve seating for $20.

Smooth jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist Michael Fair performs, offering a relaxing vibe for a night out in the Gulch.

Ranchera music is not just tradition; it’s a dynasty. The stage will tremble when Majo Aguilar and Alex Fernández, heirs of the greats Antonio Aguilar and Vicente Fernández, take over. In their tour across the United States, Nashville will haveRead More

Having performed on some of the world’s most renowned stages, saxophonist Rahsaan Barber now celebrates the release of his new album, Six Words, featuring all original compositions. His band, Everyday Magic, features Pharez Whitted (trumpet), Roland Barber (trombone), Matt EndahlRead More

October Highlight! Parlor Greens is a fresh new organ trio who released their debut album earlier this year. Presenting a fresh interpretation of the organ trio lineup while still paying homage to the trios of yesteryear, this should be aRead 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

Powerhouse Australian vocalist Christine Parri returns to the Rudy’s stage. Her voice has been praised as invoking Artha Franklin, Etta James, Amy Winehouse, and other iconic women vocalists. Her past Rudy’s appearances have brought in sold-out crowds, and she continuesRead More

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

  One of Nashville’s preeminent guitar talents will perform several times at the Underdog. More blues and country than jazz, Trapp’s intricate and highly technical guitar playing will surely interest those who love the technicality of jazz music. His trioRead 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

Parri is an Australian jazz vocalist known for her powerful performances.  

Anna Lisa Hoepfinger, violin | Johna Smith, violin | Daniel Reinker, viola | Keith Nicholas, cello | Leslie Fagan, flute | Katherine Kohler, clarinet Join us for an evening of chamber music, curated by the musicians of your Nashville Symphony! Enjoy an evening of chamber quintets by Arthur Foote and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, followed by a Q&ARead More

Viktor Krauss is a bassist that has called Nashville home since 1992, and has over 600 credits to his name as either bassist, composer, or producer.

October Highlight! A star-studded lineup of titan jazz and fusion musicians comes to the Ryman stage for back-to-back nights. The headline names here practically need no introduction as they represent the cream of the crop of modern jazz players. WongRead More

Jon Hamar is a jazz bassist based in Knoxville, where he teaches at the University of Tennessee. Known for his versatility, Hamar boasts an extensive performance history, including performances with Ernestine Anderson, the Jeff Hamilton Trio, and the Clayton HamiltonRead More

  Coming from a distinctly talented musical family, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative and dynamic musicians on the scene today, pushing the boundaries of the traditional genres. Equally at home playing Hendrix as Wes Montgomery, Wooten assemblesRead 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

This Pulitzer Prize winning play, one of the most popular of all time, tells the story of two young neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage. Guided by an amiableRead More

October Highlight! A star-studded lineup of titan jazz and fusion musicians comes to the Ryman stage for back-to-back nights. The headline names here practically need no introduction as they represent the cream of the crop of modern jazz players. WongRead More

This month Arrington will also feature a series of dedicated jazz concerts on Fridays on the Hillside Stage. This iteration features the Josh Karas Trio.

Acclaimed jazz singer Lisa Stewart performs with an all-star band featuring drummer Chester Thompson, pianist Jeff Taylor, bassist Jack Aylor, and trumpeter Michael Fair. This special performance pays tribute to the all-time greats of jazz vocal music, featuring classics byRead More

Jazzmin is Belmont's jazz vocal group performing a range of styles from blues to swing to bebop to contemporary.

This Pulitzer Prize winning play, one of the most popular of all time, tells the story of two young neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage. Guided by an amiableRead More

In-demand Nashville jazz vocalist Thea Danos performs a fall-themed set with her backing trio in the Jazz Cave. This special performance will pay homage to jazz greats like Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, and feature classics from the GreatRead More

  November highlight! PPPP is one of my favorite bands, and although this show is happening the day this newsletter comes out, I will certainly be at the show and I couldn’t help but include it. Featuring highly skilled musicians,Read More

Renowned Nashville pianist Pat Coil will perform this month with his special act Music for Humans, which will feature Don Aliquo on saxophone, Wes Little on drums, Adam Nitti on bass, and Hunter Strasser on guitar.

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.

This Pulitzer Prize winning play, one of the most popular of all time, tells the story of two young neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage. Guided by an amiableRead More

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

Nashville bassist Jonathan Wires returns as bandleader in a quartet setting.

Longtime Nashville pianist, composer and educator Lori Mechem performs with her quartet. Mechem’s career directing countless productions and performing with greats like Jimmy Smith and Dizzy Gillespie have earned a highly respected name in the industry. Her quartet will featureRead More

At a wedding or a quinceañera, "la hora loca" is a must, that moment where protocol takes a backseat and all attendees gather in a carnival of music and revelry. The Krazy Hour is a project that elevates the meaningRead More

En una boda o en unos “quince” no puede faltar “la hora loca”, ese momento donde el protocolo pasa a segundo plano, y todos los asistentes se congregan en un carnaval de música y jolgorio. The Krazy Hour es unRead More

This Pulitzer Prize winning play, one of the most popular of all time, tells the story of two young neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage. Guided by an amiableRead More

November highlight! Amazingly, as the name might suggest, this is a band of mummies. Known for their live performances and funk-rock sound, the band consists of various professional musicians based here in Nashville who all perform anonymously in mummy costumes.Read More

Renowned Nashville saxophonists Don Aliquo and Miguel Alvarado co-lead a quartet featuring Rob Linton on bass and Dave Potter 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

Este proyecto del pianista cubano Melvin Macías, integra el estilo del jazz afrocubano con baladas y otros géneros latinoamericanos. La música de Nashville Latin Fusion refleja la experiencia y la versatilidad de la carrera musical de su fundador que noRead More

One of Nashville’s most talented up-and-coming pianists Marc Payne will lead his trio. Payne has been praised for his diversity and wide knowledge of many jazz styles. He has spent his life in Nashville soaking up many different sounds andRead More