“We’re currently in post-production on our feature film “Battle”. We are looking for more music to consider for the soundtrack.
The trailer can be seen here: www.battle-movie.com
The movie is set in the Producer battle scene.
If you are interested in having your hip-hop music considered for the film, please email a link to your material to: martin@cinematl.com”
Thank you,
-Martin Kelley
Producer, “Battle”
(Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA) January 28, 2010 – Teen phenom Sarah Lonsert won the Overall Grand Prize of the 14th Annual USA Songwriting Competition along with co-writers Jonathan George and Jami Templeton. Her winning song “Dancing Through Life” will be on the USA Songwriting Competition’s compilation CD this year. Sarah is only 17 years old and she not only broke the first prize record of being the youngest winner but also the overall grand prize winner of being the youngest winner ever. The previous youngest first prize winner was Kate Voegele, who won in 2005 at 18 years old. Adrianne Gonzalez was the youngest overall grand prize winner at 22 years old when she won in 1999. Sarah also won first prize in the Dance/Electronica category, making her the first from that category to ever win the overall grand prize. Sarah Lonsert will be releasing a full length CD this year. Although Sarah suffers from autism, she is a budding singer-songwriter and has also won an award at the L.A. Music Awards last year.
Eric Colville (from Ipswich, MA) won the overall second prize and Anne Simoni (from Brazil) won the overall third prize. This year also marks the first time that USA Songwriting Competition had two winners from Spain. Ariel Queupumil from Guadalajara, Spain won the first prize in the Latin Category while Eduardo de la Iglesia Nieto from Madrid, Spain won the First Prize in the instrumental category. Nicole Morier and Fabien Waltman from Los Angeles won the first prize in the Pop category. Nicole is has written songs for Britney Spears and is also an artist. Other winners came from Indonesia, Canada, Australia, Norway and Denmark.
Entries are currently being accepted for the 2010 15th Annual USA Songwriting Competition. Winning songs of the 15th Annual USA Songwriting Competition will receive airplay on a nationally syndicated radio program “Acoustic Café” as well as Sirius XM Satellite Radio. This is the first Songwriting Competition that gives airplay to the winning songs, giving deserving bands, songwriters the recognition and exposure they deserve. Entrants stand to win a grand prize of over US$50,000 in cash and music gear from sponsors such as Sony, D’Addario Strings, Ibanez Guitars, Audio-Technica, IK Multimedia, and more, making this the largest prize package for any annual songwriting competition.
Many USA Songwriting Competition winners in the past have received recording and publishing contracts, have their songs placed on the charts as well as having their songs placed on film and television. 2005 First Prize winner (Pop) Kate Voegele was signed to Myspace/Interscope Records the year after she won and had her winning song hit top 40 on the Billboard Charts, her latest album hit Top 10 on the Billboard 200 Album charts this summer. 2007 Overall Grand Prize Winner Ari Gold had his winning song “Where The Music Takes You” hit #10 on the Billboard Dance Charts. Darrell Scott, winner of the country category of the 2005 USA Song writing Competition had his winning song “Good Ol USA” cut by award winning country singer Faith Hill and the song was renamed “We’ve Got Nothing But Love to Prove.” Also, Kyler England, 2009 first prize winner just got signed to Universal Records. Judges include A&R managers from record labels such as Warner, Capitol Records, Universal, BMG/SONY Music. “It seems to be a competition that draws a solid talent base”, said Kirk Boyer, A&R director at Lyric Street Records. “A healthy and important competition, good outlet for creative people”, said Andy Karp, Executive VP/Head of A&R, Atlantic Records.
Sponsors include Sony, Audio-Technica, Ibanez Guitars, D’Addario Strings, New Music Weekly, and Guitar Player Magazine. Songs may be entered in 15 different categories including Pop, Rock/Alternative, R&B and Country. Entries are accepted from now through May 28, 2010. For more information, visit:
songwriting.net
According to Dan Kimpel’s article in Music Connection Magazine, “Songwriting, Where Did All The Money Go?”, the following amounts are the average payments songwriters are receiving for song use:
$45,500 : One song on a million-selling CD. This is based on the 9.1 cents per album sold mechanical license rate with a publisher taking 50%. If the songwriter self-published their music, then they would get the full $91,000 per million albums sold. This rate can further be reduced if the label or artist has negotiated a reduced mechanical rate. Standard reduced rate is 3/4 or 6.8 cents per album sold.
$15,000 – $60,000 : Feature film, one song, writers and publishers share sync fee’s. (Synchronization License - syncing music to moving images). This can vary greatly depending on the use of the song in the film. A song used for the end-credits or trailer would demand much higher fees than a song used in the background. This is all negotiated between the music supervisor and publisher (or songwriter if he/she has been able to make the film aware of his/her music). Well known songs can demand more where unknown songs will garner much less from a sync license. The exposer may be worth the low sync license though as people who see the movie hear the song. If a soundtrack is released, this will lead to mechanical rates generated from soundtrack album sales (see above).
$20,000 – $100,000 : Non-hit song, national commercial. Advertising agencies and music supervisors are looking for new music to use with commercials and sometimes prefer unknown songs and independent artists as they are less expensive.
$75,000 – $1,000,000 : Hit song, national commercial.
$60,000 – $70,000 : Unknown song, major film trailer.
$12,000 – $100,000 : Known song, major film trailer. ”Negotiations will take into consideration whether or not the song that accompanies the visuals is a theatrical trailer for in theater use only, or a television or internet commercial.”
$300,000 + : Hit song, major film trailer.
$2,500 – $20,000 : Song used in video game.
$1,000 – $3,000 : Indie artist, network television show all-in (master + sync) fee. All-in meaning the TV show gets all options for use of the song without further payments. So if the show was later released in a different medium such as an internet channel, home video, or on-demand, the show would not have to pay more monies to the songwriters.
$800,000 : U.S. radio and television performance royalties, hit single. There are three performing rights societies that make sure the copyright owners of songs are paid performance royalties when those songs are performed in public. This includes radio, television, restaurants, nightclubs, dance halls, websites, and other venues and broadcasters. The three societies are ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC and they receive payments from the music venues stated above for the right to perform the songs in their respective catalogs. The performance rights agencies use their specific systems to determine the amount of times songs are played throughout the different venues and send publishers / songwriters royalties checks based on amount of play. Published songwriters must choose which agency to register with based on the different pros and cons of each organization.
0.66 cents : iTunes takes .34 cents per download from the standard .99 cent fee charged (although the rate now varies between .66 / .99 / 1.29 cents per song due to new negotiations between Apple and the labels). If a song is attached to a label, the label will take .46 cents giving the songwriter .10 cents and the artist .10 cents per download. If two songwriters co-wrote the song then this is now .5 cents per download. It is also .5 cents per download if a publisher has 50% rights to the song. Of course, you don’t need a publisher to get your songs onto iTunes or in other music stores, you can pay TuneCore a small fee and then keep the .66 cents per download. Tunecore special offer below:
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Again, the above numbers are just an idea of potential income that a great song can make when used through different venues. Amounts will definitely vary depending on the negotiating power between those looking for music and those providing music.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Songwriters in Nashville and elsewhere are about to get added royalties thanks to a 1976 copyright act whose provisions are kicking in.
The act allows songwriters broader publishing rights to songs, but it could set up battles against corporate song publishers who have owned the music and controlled who could use it commercially and at what price.
Generally speaking, the domestic publishing rights to songs granted to publishers starting in 1978 are eligible to be recaptured 35 years after the date of the grant. If the song rights were granted before 1978, they will take 56 years to recapture.
“It already is changing the face of how publishing works these days,” said Brent McBride, the son of songwriter Jim McBride and owner with brother Wes of Copyright Recapture in Nashville.
Their business was started about six years ago with the sole purpose of helping songwriters get the rights to their songs back.
“For families, it can mean a tremendous amount” of money, McBride told The Tennessean newspaper. “You’re not doubling their income, but you’re increasing it substantially.”
He said some old country tunes still earn $100,000 to $200,000 annually.
Others could earn as little as a few thousand dollars a year, up to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the song, said Bart Herbison, executive director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
“It’s a needed shot in the arm,” Herbison said of the copyright rules.
“Songwriting is a lot like being a professional athlete. You’re hot for a certain period of time. A lot of people that are recapturing songs from 1978 haven’t had a hit since 1978.”
“Eye of the Tiger,” which was “granted” in 1982, will be eligible for recapture in 2017. Songs granted to record labels or publishers in 1978 become eligible in 2013, and so on.
Because the actual recapture of rights can get complicated – and take years to resolve – many songwriters or their heirs are already starting the process of reclaiming 35-year-old songs.
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Information from: The Tennessean, http://www.tennessean.com
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Monday Nov 30
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd, no cover; Doors open at 5:30. If you are interested in playing Open Mic Night, sign up by 5:45. If your name is drawn from the “hat” you’re able to play 1-2 songs, depending on time constraints.9:30pm: Mike Henderson Band with Willie Domann and Kevin McKendree, no cover
Cafe Coco: None
12th and Porter: 7pm – CHAD RANDALL & SHAWN CARNES HOST FAMILIAR FACES NIGHT: The Worsties-The Effects-Eric Paslay, Christina Taddonio-Reed Pittman-Mandy Cook, Hailey Steele & Alvin Love and more… LOUNGE: Kelly Paige w/ Jon Pardi & Tyler Hubbard.
The Basement: None
The Rutledge: 5pm – 7:30pm FAME Studios Writers Round with James LeBlanc, Jason Isbell, Gary Nichols, Angela Hacker, Jami Grooms and Jaime Fox. 8pm Johnny T.
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Carolyn Martin. 9:30pm Blessing Offer, Ricky Braddy, Josh Wright, and Kristen Rogers
Douglas Corner: 8:30 Michael Webb Monday Jam night
Listening Room: 6pm Heather Morgan & Friends. 8pm Chip Davis
Mercy Lounge: 9pm My Tyger & We Own This Town host 8 off 8th – free.
Tuesday Dec 1
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm In The Round with Kari Hilpert, Charlotte Ryerson, Catherine Rushton and Donna Brooks, no cover. 9pm In The Round with Will Rambeaux, Thom Sheperd, Jillia Jackson and Chip Martin, $8.00
Cafe Coco: None
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: TBD
Douglas Corner: 8pm OPEN MIC WRITER’S NIGHT with host Donnie Winters
12th and Porter: 6pm Kree Harrison Showcase. 7pm Billy Block Show : Luke Dick-The Van Leers-Teresa Farris-Matt Mason, KingBilly-Richie Owens & The Farm Bureau 7pm LOUNGE: Randy McLellan & Lisa Hentrich
French Quarter Cafe: 6pm Nashville Jazz Orchestra BIG BAND EVERY TUESDAY!
Edgehill Studios Cafe: 7pm Marcus Finnie Group $5
Listening Room: 6pm Josh Thompson and Friends 8pm Steve Rutledge Tuesday Night Jam
The Basement: 8pm The Basement’s New Faces Nite w/ Scott Simontacchi, MEG, Jesse Terry, Anne E Dechant, Nicole, Reynolds, Kate Klim and tba- free.
The Rutledge: 8pm – 12am Stevie Walker, Bruce Wallace, Ashley Thomas
3rd and Lindsley: 5pm Tyler Littlefield Benefit- Glen Caruba, The Back Alley Saints, and The Will Jones Band 9:30pm The Players featuring Brent Mason, Michael Rhodes, John Hobbs, Paul Franklin, Eddie Bayers
Mercy Lounge: 7pm Rock and Roll Trivia 1st place $100 / 2nd $50 / 3rd $20 FREE!
Wednesday Dec 2
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm ASCAP Presents: Kelsea Ballerini, Brent Cobb, Morgan Tobias, Judd Fuller and Dana Radford, no cover. 9pm In The Round with Georgia Middleman, Steve Williams, Dave Berg and Kendell Marvel, $10.00.
Cafe Coco: None
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: TBD
Douglas Corner: 6pm Brook Faulk 8pm The Waymore’s Outlaws
12th and Porter: 6pm CURB RECORDS PRIVATE EVENT. 7PM – LOUNGE: Victoria George-Kyle Patrick-Jesse Ruben-Cassino-Karley Jurgensen
French Quarter Cafe: TBD
Edgehill Studios Cafe: 7pm Garrett Miller
Listening Room: 6pm UMP presents Danni Flowers, Kacey Musgraves, Jordyn Shellhart and Whitney Williams
The Basement: 7pm Her & Kings County- free 9pm Sunny Day In Glasgow w/tba $5
Blu Bar- with Joy Collins: 8-12pm Stage Write
The Rutledge: 7:30 American Ballistic Absynth Junk / Doors
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Rebecca Jed CD Release 9:30pm The Wooten Brothers
Mercy Lounge: 8:30pm Compassion’s Benefit For The Global Food Crisis with Trailer Choir, Carter’s Chord, Julie Roberts, and more $10
Thursday Dec 3
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm In The Round with Kelly Archer, Natalie Hemby and Lucie Silvas, Angaleena Presley, no cover. 9pm In The Round with Bill Lloyd, Jaime Kyle, Lance Hoppen (of Orleans) and Todd Cerney, $8.00.
Cafe Coco: 9pm Open Mic sign up @ 8pm
12th and Porter: 7PM – LOUNGE: Tyler Summers w/ Melany Watson & Derek Stroker. 9PM – MarchOne Music Presents GRAMATIC.
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: TBD
Douglas Corner: 6pm Jason Fitz 8:30 Russell Smith
Edgehill Studios Cafe: 7pm Tunesmithing
French Quarter Cafe:: TBD
Listening Room: 6pm Dan Hodges Music Presents Jen Adan, Greg Crowe, Tom Gould and Jim Bennett. 8pm Toys for Terminal Cancer Kids Benefit- NO COVER – Bring a stuffed animal
The Basement: 9pm Coolin System w/ Chas Theo and tba $5
The Rutledge: 8pm Shannon Cain / Luke Dick / Dameon Allensorth
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Dave Perkins9:30pm The Downtown Wigs
Mercy Lounge: 9pm Roman Candle with Wild Sweet Orange & Madi Diaz $7
Friday Dec 4
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30 In The Round with Paul Sikes, Erin Enderlin, TrentJeffcoat and Rich Jacques, no cover. 9:30 In The Round with Thom Schuyler, Fred Knobloch, Don Schlitz and Jelly Roll Johnson, $12.00.
Cafe Coco: None
Douglas Corner: 6pm Nashville Academy of Rock 9pm Fools for Rowan
12th and Porter: 7PM – LOUNGE: Dylan Taylor-Jamie Teachenor-Billy Dawson. 9PM – Bodhicitta BellyDance w/ Rythmystik and Love Drums
French Quarter Cafe: 6pm BLUES NIGHT!
Listening Room: 6pm Lyndsey Highlander. 7pm Casey Kelley, Todd Cerney and Leslie Ellis. 9pm Kyle Castro and Friends.
The Basement: 6:30 Mark Wehner CD release Show with Stephen Simmons – free. 9pm Weekend Jimmy & Easy Party $5
The Rutledge: 8pm Wine and Cheesy Benefit
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Ashley Cleveland featuring Kenny Greenberg, Reese Wynans, Michael Rhodes, Chad Cromwell 10pm The Midnight Riders Allman Brothers Revue
Mercy Lounge: 9pm Private Event
Saturday Dec 5
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30 In The Row with Trevor Finlay, Sam & Annie Tate and Todd Cerney, no cover . 9:30 An Evening with Lari White, Dave Pahanish, Kristin Lee, Emily West and The Rust Belt Crew, $12.00 – A Benefit for the YMCA.
12th and Porter: 7pm LOUNGE: Steff Mahan CD Release Party Benefiting TN Breast Cancer Coalition. 8PM – Slow Hands w/ Natalie Warner & Quiet Entertainer. 11PM – LOUNGE: Coach vs Kase
Douglas Corner: 7pm Benefit for Nashville Humane Association
French Quarter Cafe: TBD
Listening Room: 7pm Paul Sikes with Right The Stars. 9pm Black 13 Tattoo Open House and Holiday Party.
The Basement: 7pm Minton Sparks $10. 9pm Hillbilly Casino w/Rock and Roll Hooligans, Radio Death Wave and Angel Steel $5
The Rutledge: 8pm Modern Day Rome CD Release Party with Starlume / The Vespers
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm FAB 10pm Assembly of Dust
Mercy Lounge: 9pm Private Event
Sunday Dec 6
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30 Sunday Spotlight with Keith Anderson, no cover. 8pm Writers Night with special guest Cory Batten – Hosted By Steve Goodie, no cover.
Cafe Coco: None
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Denny Sarokin, John Garr, Bo Brendle, Adam Foster, Kelly Dawn Kron, Justin Gee, Chellanie, Ainsley, Brenda Allen, Tom Flanery, Bill Curtiss, Mike Sessoms, Stephen Taylor, Rock Marcello, Jerry Thomas
Listening Room: None
French Quarter Cafe: None
The Basement: 6pm Rachael Santos and Andrew Santos w/ Street Corner Champs & DigiRob- free.
The Rutledge: 7pm – 12am Micah Talwks CD Release Party
3rd and Lindsley: 8pm Homemade Water w/ The Justin Kalk Orchestra
Unique Event this week: TBD (email info [at] startmysong [dot] com if you have an event to place here)
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Monday Nov 23
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd, no cover; Doors open at 5:30. If you are interested in playing Open Mic Night, sign up by 5:45. If your name is drawn from the “hat” you’re able to play 1-2 songs, depending on time constraints.9:30pm: Mike Henderson Band with Willie Domann and Kevin McKendree, no cover
Cafe Coco: 8pm Sons of Lions
12th and Porter: 7pm Stephen Salyers-Charlie Oxford-Megan Conner-Leigh Brandon Houison-Lainey Edwards. Tyler Stenson – Mark Lonsway. Lounge – Lauren Lucas w/Adam Tefteller & Jenn Bostic.
The Basement: 7pm Her and Kings County. 9pm Summer w/Crass Mammoth
The Rutledge: 8pm – 12am Dan Adams and Friends Writers Rounds with Tommy Karlas, Jaida Dreyer, Misty Loggins, Amanda Flynn, Natialie Esposito, David Byrnes, C.J. Wilder, Jay Clementi, Chris Weaver and Suprise Special Guest
3rd and Lindsley: 6pm 2 Steps Back. 9pm Company of Thieves and The Annuals
Douglas Corner: 8:30 Michael Webb Monday Jam night
Listening Room: 6pm Neal Medley and Friends. 8pm Brian White, Karyn Williams and Friends
Mercy Lounge: 9pm Hank III and Assjack with special guest, Those Poor Bastards $21
Tuesday Nov 24
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm In The Row with Melissa Bollea, Jarrod Doucet, Brittini Black and JC Andersen, no cover. 9pm An Evening with Larry Jon Wilson, $8.00
Cafe Coco: 8pm Gordon Roque
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Marc Alan Barnette, Ric Sandler, Jimmy Borja, Denny Martin, John Ttentes, Steve Goodie, George Eros, Barbara D, David Martin, Jay Studdard, Michael Hughes, Bob Cushing, Chellanie, Kathy Von, Skeet Hanks
Douglas Corner: 8pm OPEN MIC WRITER’S NIGHT with host Donnie Winters
12th and Porter: 7pm Billy Block Show : The Block Family Band-Ryan Rothe w/ Gary Burr & Victoria Shaw. Stoll Vaughn-Jaida Dreyer-Anthony Snape-Cal Ecker 7pm LOUNGE: The Two Timers-Jani Valdovino-Tommy Dalton.
French Quarter Cafe: 6pm Nashville Jazz Orchestra BIG BAND EVERY TUESDAY!
Edgehill Studios Cafe: 6pm Marcus Finnie Group
Listening Room: 6pm Melissa Montgomery, Wayne Baird, Brad Sample and Jon Stone 8pm Lisa Schaeffer, Aaron Barker, Jim McBride, Jerry Sally
The Basement: 8pm The Basement’s New Faces Nite w/Sanders Bohike, Xilehom, Taxicab Racers, Sarah Heaven, Erik Dail, Jackson Rodgers and tba
The Rutledge: 8pm – 12am Love’s Tragedy / Downstream / Boom Ticket
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Random Play featuring Dave Jenkins, Lance Hoppen, Bill Lloyd, Charlie Morgan, Jonell Mosser, Jaime Kyle, Todd Cerney, and Gary Tussing. 9:30pm The Players featuring Brent Mason, Michael Rhodes,John Hobbs, Paul Franklin, Eddie Bayers.
Mercy Lounge: 7pm Rock and Roll Trivia 1st place $100 / 2nd $50 / 3rd $20 FREE!
Wednesday Nov 25
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm In The Row with Bob Spanburgh, Anna Sullivan, Josh DuPre and Barbara Cloyd, no cover. 9pm A Cheap Date with Don Schlitz, $1.00.
Cafe Coco: 8pm Funky Miracle
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Pam Belford, Debra Adams, Bill Maier, Hank Sasaki, John conard, Michelle & Larry Putman, Dalia Garcia, Gary Scott, Sure Fire Music Co. Darren T, Lyn Chapell, Kokomo Joe, Anne E DeChant, Larry King, Karla Davis, Paul Wilmet, Rick Sainte, Red David
Douglas Corner: 6pm Mark Harris and Friends
12th and Porter: 8pm LOUNGE: Damien Horne- Danny Salazar-Jess Langer- Ryan & Avalon-Sarah Jane-Pino- Pause World. “FOR THE SAKE OF MUSIC” HOSTED BY: PINO SQULLACE.
French Quarter Cafe: Closed
Listening Room: None
The Basement: 9pm Jack Oblivian and The Tennessee Tearjerkers John Paul Keith and The One Four Fives and The Faves $7
Blu Bar- with Joy Collins: 8-12pm Stage Write
The Rutledge: None
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Joe Firstman9:30pm The Wooten Brothers
Mercy Lounge: 9pm Cage the Elephant
Thursday Nov 26
Bluebird Cafe: Closed
Cafe Coco: Closed
12th and Porter: 8pm BONEPONY “Work Yer Turkey Off Bash.” 9pm COACH vs KASE
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Closed
Douglas Corner: Closed
Edgehill Studios Cafe: Closed
French Quarter Cafe:: Closed
Listening Room: None
The Basement: None
The Rutledge: Closed
3rd and Lindsley: 9pm Mile 8 Annual Thanksgiving Event
Mercy Lounge: Closed
Friday Nov 27
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30 In The Row with Jerry Vandiver, Tim Buppert, Misty Loggins and Steve Williams, no cover. 9:30 An Evening with Sweethearts of the Rodeo, $12.00.
Cafe Coco: 8pm Dinner and a movie
Douglas Corner: 6pm TBA 8:30 TBA
12th and Porter: 7pm LOUNGE:Denita Odigie w/ Adam Agin-Steve Saveage- Christine Hoberg 8pm ICONIC ROCKWEAR PRESENTS- Newmatic w/ Crash Camaro-RT Gentleman-Adalene-Sixty to Zero
French Quarter Cafe: 6pm BLUES NIGHT! Sam Hunter Band / Nashville Blues Administration / The Don Ray Band
Listening Room: None
The Basement: 9pm Minor Keys w/This Modern Station and tba $5
The Rutledge: 9pm – 12am Christabel and The Jons / Jennifer Nicely / CATJ
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Jimmy Hall and The Original Prisoners of Love Reunion featuring Kenny Greenberg 10pm The Purifires featuring Josh Leo, George Marinelli, Michael Rhodes,
Reese Wynans, Pete Abbott.
Mercy Lounge: 9pm Electric Western’s Black Friday Bash Winter of Dreamz II Kick-off Party FREE
Saturday Nov 28
Bluebird Cafe: 9:30 In The Round with Marshall Chapman, Danny Flowers, Bill Lloyd and Tommy Womack, $12.00.
12th and Porter: None
Douglas Corner: 6pm Lorna Flowers, Bridgette Tatum and Benita Hill. 9pm Irene Kelley, Justyna Kelley and Sara Kelley.
French Quarter Cafe: 6pm Cobalt Blue Band Renard / Comedian B-Cov / Spoken Word Artist
Listening Room: 7pm Channing & Quinn, Jace Everett, Matt King
The Basement: 9pm Cory Branan w/Vandaveer $8
The Rutledge: 10pm – 12am Latino Saint
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Josh Hoge CD Release w/ Tony Lucca, Matt Lowell, Britten, Friends and Special Guests
Mercy Lounge: 9pm Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs $10
Sunday Nov 29
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30 Sunday Spotlight with Alison Carmona Bushnell, no cover. 8:00 Writers Night with special guest – Hosted By Steve Goodie, no cover .
Cafe Coco: 4:30pm Jazz Jam w/ Evan Cobb.
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Denny Sarokin, John Garr, Bo Brendle, Adam Foster, Kelly Dawn Kron, Justin Gee, Chellanie, Ainsley, Brenda Allen, Tom Flanery, Bill Curtiss, Mike Sessoms, Stephen Taylor, Rock Marcello, Jerry Thomas
Listening Room: None
French Quarter Cafe: None
The Basement: None
The Rutledge: 7pm – 12am Salient CD Release Party
3rd and Lindsley: 8pm Trevor Hall w/ Brennin
Unique Event this week: TBD (email info [at] startmysong [dot] com if you have an event to place here)
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Now on to this week’s events!
Monday Oct 19
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd, no cover; Doors open at 5:30. If you are interested in playing Open Mic Night, sign up by 5:45. If your name is drawn from the “hat” you’re able to play 1-2 songs, depending on time constraints.9:30pm: Mike Henderson Band with Willie Domann and Kevin McKendree, no cover
Cafe Coco: 8pm Cory Ponder
12th and Porter: 7pm LOUNGE: Hip Jam 8pm LOUNGE: Worldclass Songwriter’s Presents: Colby Branson, Eddie Phillips, Jill Kinsey and Danny Salazar. Jason Shain and Mareisa Fran k
The Basement: 7pm Bonnie Bishop w/John Simo 9pm Will Barrow and friends
The Rutledge: 8pm – 12am Ferraby Lionheart/Wooley Mamas
3rd and Lindsley: 6pm The Madison Miller Band 8 pm Jay Brannon w/ Bitch
Douglas Corner: 8:30 Michael Webb Monday Jam night
Listening Room: 6pm Lisa Montes Writers Round 8pm The Roys with Steve Dean
Mercy Lounge: 8 off 8th
Tuesday Oct 20
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm In The Round with Chase Stapleton, Scott Stepakoff, Tebey Ottoh and Steve Macdougall 9pm The Rhythm Angels (Celeste Krenz & Rebecca Folsom) In The Round with Sally Barris and Kate Klim, $8.00
Cafe Coco: 8pm Funky Miracle (the Meters cover band)
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Boomer Castleman, Lois Hess, Ric Sandler, Kari Hilpart, Nick Donley, Lizzy McAvoy, Dave Maurischat, Eleni, Steve Lester, Allen Szyrwiel, Opal Justice, Random Music Group-Joe Cerisano, Kecia Burchman, Russ Roberts, Lyman Louis, Dan Rivers, Carl Dews
Douglas Corner: 8pm OPEN MIC WRITER’S NIGHT with host Donnie Winters
12th and Porter: Billy Block Show Amanda Shires, the Revenge, Dan Bird. Nudie and the Turks, Brian Chris Band. 8pm LOUNGE: Kenneth Duncan K Rush and the Two Timers
Edgehill Studios Cafe: 6pm MBM Writers Round
Listening Room: 6pm Open Mic night 8pm Aaron Benward Tuesday night jam
The Basement: 8pm The Basement’s New Faces Nite w/ Heartbeater, New Derivatives, Cole DeGeneva and People’s Republic, The Tips, Josiah Erickson Trio, Jim Cheney and College Grove Review
The Rutledge: 7pm – 12am Roadiepalooza 5
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Parachute w/ Steve Means and Alyssa Jacey
Mercy Lounge: 9pm. James McCurtry w/ Leticia Wolf $10/$12 at door.
Wednesday Oct 21
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm In The Row with Laurie McClain, Robby Hecht, Whit Hill and Chris O’Brien, no cover – 6:00 PM 9pm The First Amendment Center Presents: The 11th Annual Freedom Sings at the Bluebird 2009 – The Music of 1969: Eric Brace, Beth Neilsen Chapman, Peter Cooper, A.J. Croce, The Dirt Drifters, Don Henry, Fayssoux McLean, Jonell Mosser…..
Cafe Coco: 8pm Christine Hoberg
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Walter Egan and Studio 33 Music- Campbell Wright, Pam Belford, Mary Hartman, Lorna Flowers, Roy Stalnaker, Vann Brown, Jackson Delaney, Greg Sawyer, Cowboy Slim, Darvin Rhodes, Tom Flanery, Daryl Cauthen, Kokomo Joe, Cara Evans, Blenda Goodin, Chris Campbell, Mark Lorenz, Jamie Cutler, John Conroy, Julie Delgado
Douglas Corner: 6pm Kill Nashville Pop
12th and Porter: 7pm LOUNGE Beau West withe Katie Yearick and Steve Satre 8pm SESAC presents :Amanda WIlliams Band- The Sins- JCurly Band0 Jessica Campbell.
French Quarter Cafe: 6pm Sonny Farmer CD Release Party
Listening Room: 6PM Melissa Montgomery Full Band with Wayne Baird and David Bradley 8PM Marcus Hummon and Friends
Blu Bar- with Joy Collins: 8-12pm Stage Write
The Rutledge: 6pm -7pm Daisy Mallory Industry showcase
3rd and Lindsley: 6:30pm Mike Doughty:” The Question Jar Show” with Porter Block 9:30pm The Wooten Brothers
Mercy Lounge: 7pm Rock and roll Trivia 10pm Blogworthy: Tallest Trees, James Fate and Get Got FREE
Thursday Oct 22
Bluebird Cafe: 9pm In The Round with Steven Curtis Chapman, Rivers Rutherford and special guests, $15.00 for regular seats, $35.00 for gold circle seats – 9:00 PM
Cafe Coco: 8pm The Fireman’s Daughter 9pm Open Mic sign up at 8pm
12th and Porter: 6pm Johnny Cooper Showcase 7pm LOUNGE Jessica Dawn with The Good Side and Jer Gregg 8pm Vebesquad w/ this is ART and Dex Tickets Available at TicketWeb.com 10pm Vibesquad w/ this is ART and Dex
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill:Gerald Smith, Karen & Don McNatt, Barbara Morrison, Max McGuire, Aimee Alden Kathy Hudson, John Trentes, Geoff Reed, Rob Wolf, Joe West, Daniel Lee Dobbs, Ralph Martin, Daisy Mallory, Sarah Lou, Misha Williams, Lena Price, Jennifer Stokes, Joe Lobue
Douglas Corner: 6pm Producer’s Chair: Ted Hewitt 8:30pm Benefit for Monroe Harding featuring John Anderson and Friends
Edgehill Studios Cafe: 6pm SAE Writers Night
French Quarter Cafe:: 7:30 Brinn Black/ 8:25 Pyramid Scheme/ 9:30 Static Revival/ 10:30 Close back Alley Saints
Listening Room: 6PM Scott Whitehead with Cassey Walker and Charlie Dodrill 8PM Glen Mitchell, Jessica Rae. Joy Collins and Ric Sandler
The Basement: 7pm Suzi Ragsdale 9pm $5 Chris Crofton Live “Kingdom Come” Stand-up with special guests Richie Ghostfinger, Warband, Charles Ezell and MAYBE….Newt
The Rutledge: 7pm – 12am Marc Broussard “Welcome to My Living Room” Fall Acoustic Tour with Charlie Mars
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm The Whiskeytrippers 9:30pm Heather Bond, Andy Osenga, and Kenny Franklin
Mercy Lounge: 8pm I’m Still Beautiful 2009 Flashmob, The Worsties & many more! $10
Friday Oct 23
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30pm In The Round with Barbara Cloyd, Wil Nance, Jeremy Spillman and Tim Buppert, no cover – 6:30 PM 9:30pm In The Round with Kent Blazy, Chris Wallin, Cory Batten and Karyn Rochelle, $10.00
Cafe Coco: 8pm Dinner and a movie
Douglas Corner: 6pm TBA 8:30 Jamie Teachernor Band
12th and Porter: 7pm LOUNGE:Denita Odigie w/ Adam Agin-Steve Saveage- Christine Hoberg 8pm ICONIC ROCKWEAR PRESENTS- Newmatic w/ Crash Camaro-RT Gentleman-Adalene-Sixty to Zero
French Quarter Cafe: 6-9pm Lyn Taylor and the Red Caps/9:30-10:30 The Great Barrier Reefs/ 10:45 Pay the Sky
Listening Room: 6PM GAC night with Wendy Newcomer, Melissa Bollea, Shanna Strassberg, and Lane Turner 8:30 Benefit for Soles4souls.org
The Basement: 7pm $7 Zig Zag (60’s/70’s Rock) s 9pm $7 Korean Is Asian w/Tristen and Ferraby Lionheart
The Rutledge: 9pm – 2am Latino Saint
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Ashley Cleveland with Kenny Greenberg, Michael Rhoades and Chad Cromwell 9:30pm The Bella Bash featuringRegie Hamma, Gary Mule Deer, Micah Roberts and special guests
Mercy Lounge: 9pm The Gaslight Anthem with special guests, Murder By Death $15 advance | $17 day of show
Saturday Oct 24
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30pm In The Round with Jane Bach, Susan Gibson, Kelly Fitzgerald and Yvonne Perea, no cover 9:30pm In The Round with Mike Reid, Dennis Matkosky, Tony Arata and Marc Beeson, $12.00
12th and Porter: 7pm LOUNGE Amanda Williams-Sara Nelms- Megan Conner 8pm Broken Frame w/ Waterlow and the Cold Stares
Douglas Corner: 7pm Singing for BEAMS featuring Wood Newton, Greg Crowe, Rand Bishop, Jessica Ford and more
French Quarter Cafe: 6pm-8pm Denny Lee Williams/8:30 The Pacha Mama’s/10:30 Back Alley Saints
Listening Room: 6:30 Strum Magazine Launch Party
The Basement: 7pm $10 Eastmountainsouth 9:30 $5 Chris Scruggs w/ tba
The Rutledge: 9pm – 2am Urban Music Challenge
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm FAB 9:30 Rick Huckaby
Mercy Lounge: 9pm Weekend Jimmy and the Easy Party with The Not-So-Open Mic Night FREE! (21+)
Sunday Oct 25
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30pm Sunday Spotlight with Danny Darst, no cover 8pm Writers Night with special guest – Hosted By Steve Goodie.
Cafe Coco: 4:30pm Jazz Jam w/ Phil Griswold 8:30pm Worthy Adversary
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Denny Sarokin, John Garr, Bo Brendle, Adam Foster, Kelly Dawn Kron, Justin Gee, Chellanie, Ainsley, Brenda Allen, Tom Flanery, Bill Curtiss, Mike Sessoms, Stephen Taylor, Rock Marcello, Jerry Thomas
Listening Room: 6pm Berry Ladd Presents “The Speakeasy Sessions” with Raziya, Terri Brinegar, Typhanee and Donnie C
French Quarter Cafe: 6pm PB and Jam
The Basement: 8pm $10 Erin Mckeown w/Jill Sobule
The Rutledge: 7pm – 12am Salient CD Release Party
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm A fine frenzy w/Landon Pigg and Oak and Ash
Unique Event this week: TBD (email info [at] startmysong [dot] com if you have an event to place here)
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This week’s songwriter event schedule is sponsored by Nashville’s own, Garth Shaw. Garth is a songwriter with cuts by Kenny Rogers, The Oak Ridge Boys, Lee Greenwood, Ronna Reeves, Taylor Made, Dion Pride, etc. Visit his website to hear his music and watch his videos.
Now on to this week’s events!
Monday Oct 12
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd, no cover; Doors open at 5:30. If you are interested in playing Open Mic Night, sign up by 5:45. If your name is drawn from the “hat” you’re able to play 1-2 songs, depending on time constraints. 9:30pm: Mike Henderson Band with Willie Domann and Kevin McKendree, no cover
12th and Porter: 7pm LOUNGE: Mike Ferrera w/Harrison, Dean-Travsi Colby-Leigh BrandonHouison 8pm An evening with Billy Dean “Love’s a Small Cafe” w/Jon Stone
The Basement: 8pm $12 Lee Roy Parnell (Tickets at www.LeeRoyParnell.com)
The Rutledge: 8pm – 12am The Bekah Halley Band/ Adrien Gray
3rd and Lindsley: 6pm Ryan Michaels CD Release 9pm The Invite
Mercy Lounge: 8 off 8th
Douglas Corner: 8:30pm Michael Webb Monday Night Jam
Listening Room: 6pm Megan Conner Acoustic Show 8pm Philip Natale and Joe Niner
Tuesday Oct 13
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm In The Row with Jesse Terry, Tony Arata, Craig Carothers and friend, no cover -9pm An Evening with Victoria Shaw and Gary Burr, $10.00
12th and Porter: 7pm Billy Block Show Mitch Ballard and Western Swing Machine- Amanda Martin-Luke Olsen, Anthony Snape-Ray Stephenson-Richie Owens and the Farm Bureau
The Basement: 8pm $16 Carolina Chocolate Drops w/Patrick Sweany
The Rutledge: 6pm-11pm A night with Jen Foster
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm The Nashville Flip Side Featuring April Rucker, Lo Carter, and Danny Salazar
Mercy Lounge: 7pm Rock and Roll Team Trivia
Douglas Corner:8pm OPEN MIC WRITER’S NIGHT with host Donnie Winters
Listening Room: 6pm Open Mic night 8pm Cynthia Anderson, Phil Barton, Ross Copperman
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Jerry Foster, Bobby Pinson, Paul Welch, Rebecca Hosking, Chellanie, Lauri Merrow, Janice Gilbert, Len Scott, Craig Winquist, Darvin Rhodes, John Conroy, Eric Huffman, Leo Castro, Dalia Garcia, Gary Scottland, Kimberly Paige
Edgehill Studios Cafe: 7pm Marcus Finne Group
Wednesday Oct 14
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm NSAI of MTSU Presents: In The Round with NSAI of MTSU presents Wood Newton, Walt Aldridge, Hannah Aldridge, Johnna Day, Brinn Black, Brooke Arrington, Kyle Knutson and Katelyn Hobson, no cover – 6:00 PM 9pm Music City Unsigned Presents: In The Round with Dave Barnes, Drew Holcomb, Steve Moakler and Tim Schurrer, $8.00
12th and Porter: 6pm The Mulch Brothers w McKenzies Mill 7pm LOUNGE:Honky Tonk Angels w/ Jon Byrd and Walrus 11pm Wide Spread Panic After Party with Zoogma
The Basement: 8pm The Basement’s New Faces Nite w/Molly Reed, Golden Ticket, James Farrell, David Newbould, Michael Holt and TJ Hitt
The Rutledge: 6pm-7pmMichael Ray Industry Showcase 8-12am Indy Nahsville presents “Primal Drumfest 2009″
3rd and Lindsley: 6pm Nashville Starving Artists Glen Mitchell, David Bradley, Jenny Goforth, Chelsea Lena, Johnathan Hepner, Dee Miller, and Debbie Pascarella 9:30pm The Wooten Brothers
Mercy Lounge: 9pm MarchOne Music presents The Wide Spread Panic and the Allman Brothers’ Late Night $8
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Melody Roundup Music Group-Tommy Barnes, Marty Brown, Craig Martin, Gerald Smith, Troy Martin, Coley McCabe, Wild Oats Records, Dan rivers, Greg Sawyer, Bo Brendle, Phillip Holland, Keith Duke, James Bell, Trapper Haskins, George Eros, Kenan Boyle, Matt Heasley, Lynzie Solomon, Bruce Craig, Roscoe, Shannon Solo, Brenda Allen, Timothy Flynn
Douglas Corner: 8:30pm Eldon Huff Band
Listening Room: 6PM Nicolle Galyon and Brent Anderson 8pm ASCAP Presents Lane Turner, Mike Todd, Jason Wyatt, Josh Rush
Blu Bar- with Joy Collins: 8-12pm Stage Write
French Quarter Cafe: 8pm Matt Lowell and the Armadillos 8:30-10pm The Constellations!
Edgehill Studios Cafe: Watson and Nash
Thursday Oct 15
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm In The Row with Suzanne Karr, Tim Buppert, Todd Cerney and Wood Newton, no cover – 6:00 PM 9pm An Evening with Peter Mayer Group, $10.00
12th and Porter: 7pm LOUNGE Melissa Rapp with Chris Volpe and Victoria George 8pm Kraak n’ Smaak Tickets Available @ticketweb.com 9pm Kraak n’ Smaak and Fort Knox Five w/DJ Dabble
The Basement: 9pm Deertick w/Ill Ease and Justin and the Cosmics
The Rutledge: 7pm – 12am Josiah Leming/ Sarah Darling/ Chasing Dixie/ Stacey Zegers
3rd and Lindsley: 8pm The Duhks w/ The Wheels
Mercy Lounge: 8pm Mat Kearney with Diane Birch $23 adv, $25 day 9pm Mirah with Norfolk and Western $10
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Dave Gibson, Josh Dunn, Todd & Erin Scott, Peter Quinn, Justin Gee, Bill Charles, Devin Cole, John McDermott, Jordan Vanatta, Jack Remington, Dollie McFarland, Jesse Key, Debra Bishop, Betty Ladas, John Hafner, Ri Dawn
Douglas Corner: 8pm Debra Gordon, Dylan Taylor, The Broussards
Listening Room: 6pm NSAI in the round 8pm Steve Dean, Don Poythress & Lisa Shaffer
French Quarter Cafe: 7pm-8pm Adlai Waxman 8:30-10pm David Newbould
Edgehill Studios Cafe: 7pm Urban Acoustic League- Edgehill Village Halloween Block Party Featuring the Young Republic
Friday Oct 16
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30pm In The Round Julie Forester, Tim Johnson, Coles Whalen and Rusty Vansickle, no cover 9:30pm In The Round with Thom Schuyler, Fred Knobloch, Don Schlitz and Jelly Roll Johnson, $12.00
12th and Porter: 7pm LOUNGE Nashville Music and Comedy w/ TV Dinner Theater- Christy Eidson- Mark Anundson- Gary Dull 8pm Max Headroom Halloween Party w/Nashville blues Administration
The Basement:7pm $7 Josef Aukee, Michael Mishaw and friends (including Giles Reaves, Tony Crow and Luke and the Latenights with Jupiter One 9:30pm $15 Timothy B Schmit Unveils Expando
(Eagles Bassist with new record)
The Rutledge: 9pm – 2am Voodoo Prophet
3rd and Lindsley: 8pm Tyrone Wells w/ Myriad and Matt Hires
Mercy Lounge: 8pm Dennis Robbins John Scott Sherill, Curtis Wright, Michael MSmotherman and Scotty Emerick $5, $8
Douglas Corner: 6pm Local talent 9:30 Pat McLaughlin
Listening Room: 7pm NSAI Round 9pm Paris Delany Full Band Show
French Quarter Cafe:7pm-9 Vibe Candy 9:30-10:30 Jennifer Henderson 11-1 Theo Cas
Edgehill Studios Cafe: 7pm Young Republic and Friends
Saturday Oct 17
Bluebird Cafe:6:30pm In The Row with Kaci Bolls, Joshua Rush, Marcia Ramirez and Ben Glover, no cover 9:30pm An Evening with Robyn Hitchcock, $15.00
112th and Porter: 8pm CAPRICE w/ O.A.T.H.- Sixty to Zero and Labeling Deloris 11pm LOUNGE: Coach vs Kase
The Basement: 7pm $5 Darrin James 9pm $5 Justin Weatherbee w/Fundamental Elements and tba
The Rutledge: 9pm – 2am Homemade Water
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Webb Wilder w/ Drew Dixon 10pm Jaime Kyle w/ Jamie Teachenor featuring Bill Lloyd, Lance Hoppin, Charlie Morgan, Todd Cerney, Jonell Mosser and Special Guests
Mercy Lounge: 9pm Drummer (side project of The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney) with Royal Bangs $10
Douglas Corner: 9pm Stateliner, Oak and Gorski and friends
Listening Room: 7PM Close for Private Event
French Quarter Cafe: 6-8pm Denny Lee Williams 8:30pm Aaron Sizemore and blues at Sunrise
Edgehill Studios Cafe: Young Republic CD Release Show
Sunday Oct 18
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30pm Sunday Spotlight: Sons ‘n’ Britches, no cover 8pm Writers Night with special guest – Hosted By Steve Goodie, no cover
12th and Porter: 8pm Devon Allmans Honeytribe w/Blue Mother Tupelo
The Basement: 8pm $5 Carswell w/Run With Bulls, The Cold Stares and tba
The Rutledge:7- 11pm Darling Parade/SupreX
Mercy Lounge: 8pm Elliot Smith Tribute Show with Caitlin Rose, Brian Ritchey, Josh Foster and many more. FREE
3rd and Lindsley: 8pm Bob Schneider w/ The Civil Wars
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Dakota Grove, Ken Boyle, Michael Calder, Andrew Geerts, Mitch Camp, Scott Steele, Mike Cullison, Suzette Lawrence, Mark Robinson, Larry King, Mike Sessoms, Stephen Taylor, Larry & Michelle Putman, Bart Ambrose
Listening Room: 7pm Real Artist Real Music featuring Tony Rich
Unique Event this week: TBD (email info [at] startmysong [dot] com if you have an event to place here)
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This week’s songwriter event schedule is sponsored by Donny Smutz. Donny Matthew Smutz is a visual artist based out of Nashville,TN. His artwork is much like a dream, mystical and ethereal. Smutz is a modern day renaissance man as he excels as a musician, songwriter, painter, and actor. Go and escape with Smutz…
Now on to this week’s events!
Monday Oct 5
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd, no cover; Doors open at 5:30. If you are interested in playing Open Mic Night, sign up by 5:45. If your name is drawn from the “hat” you’re able to play 1-2 songs, depending on time constraints. 9:30pm: Mike Henderson Band with Willie Domann and Kevin McKendree, no cover
Cafe Coco: 8pm Frank hood w/24
12th and Porter: 7pm LOUNGE: Dave Smith & The Country Rebels w/ The Soul Reputations-Joshua Black Wilkins & The 40 volts 8pm MIKE WILLIS PRESENTS: Writer’s NOT In The Round w/ Rhean Boyer-Jimmi Wallace-Ricky Braddy
The Basement: 9pm $5 Pale Face w/Jupiter One and tba
The Rutledge: 8pm – 12am Eikon / Reilly 8:00 pm – 12:00 am
3rd and Lindsley: 6pm Nathan McEuen and Scott Gates Sequoyah Prep School, A Fine Grain, and The Usual 9:00 pm Ernie Halter, JT Spangler, and Andrew Hoover
Mercy Lounge: 8 off 8th
Douglas Corner: 8:30pm TBA
Listening Room: 8pm “Let’s Ride” – A Benefit for Kids
Tuesday Oct 6
Bluebird Cafe: 9pm Solid Presents: In The Round with Hillary Lindsey , Gordie Sampson, Chris Tompkins and Luke Laird, $15.00 – A Benefit for Mocha Club
Cafe Coco: 8pm Serenatta Romantic Latin Ensemble and the Stereo Fidelics
12th and Porter: 7pm Billy Block Show Eric Stuart-Rodeo Pony-Lisa Torres-David Bradley-Whitney Layne-Rick Huckaby 8pm LOUNGE: Morgan Tobias-Jani Valdovinos-Rebecca Moreland
The Basement: 8pm The Basement’s New Faces Nite w/ Tn Hollow, Marc Harris, Charlie Baker, The Brimms and tba
The Rutledge: 8pm-12am Philos w/ The Hoof and The Heel, Gregg Tillery, Marcus Ordinary
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Randy Weeks w/ Jesi Kettering and Karen Waldrup 9pmThe Josh Thompson Band, The Jason Nix Band, The Chase Foster Band, and The Taylor Davis Band
Mercy Lounge: 7pm Rock and Roll Team Trivia
Douglas Corner:8pm OPEN MIC WRITER’S NIGHT with host Donnie Winters
Listening Room: 6pm Courtney Dickinson CD Release Party – No Cover 8pm David Bradley Tuesday Night Jam with several special guests – No Cover
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Don Wayne, Jimmy Payne, Glenn Tubb, Bill Carlile Jr, Diane Gentes, JC Ward, Marshann Marcum, Random Music Group-Sean Dennison, Garcia & Scott, Dakota Jay, Allison Bankieris, Dave Schwalm, Sal Casale, Val Halla, Pat Netti, Steve Goodie, Mark Whitehead, Aimee Alden, Connie Kis Andersen, Randy George, Sarah Lou, Tyler Hubbard, Michelle Dawn
Edgehill Studios Cafe: 7pm Lindsey Highlander
Wednesday Oct 7
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm ASCAP Presents: In The Row with Sarah Darling, Chelsea Lena, David Newbould and Matt Ramsey, no cover 9pm An Evening with Annie Sellick & Virna Sanzone, $8.00
Cafe Coco: 8pm Dirk Quinn Band
12th and Porter: 7pm Eric Lee Beddingfield w/ Shanna Crooks 7pm LOUNGE: Blessing Offer w/ Danny Salazar & Sharif
The Basement: 8pm Jack Silverman Ordeal CD release w/DJ Sean Maloney, Hugh Mundy and more
The Rutledge: 8pm-2am NEXT BIG NASHVILLE 7:15-7:45 DADDY (Will Kimbrough & Tommy Womack) 8-8:30p Tailor Made Fable 8:45-9:15 The Campaign 1984 9:30-10:10p Thom Donovan 10:30-11:10p The Jane Shermans 11:30p12:10a Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
3rd and Lindsley: 6pm Lynn Manderson 7pm Lindsay Frail w/ Carter Hamric and Clay Evans 9:30 The Wooten Brothers
Mercy Lounge: 8pm Ten out of Tenn Next Big Nashville $15 (both venues) and Modern Skirts, Lorien & more! Next Big Nashville $15 (both venues)
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Tommy Barnes, Denny Sarokin, Karree J Phillips, Kelly Butler, Ralph Martin, Opal Justice, Diane Gentes, JC Ward, Ed Coffey, Debi Champion, Paul Stone
Douglas Corner: 8:30pm Storm Kings and Hyrkamonsta
Listening Room: 6PM Doug Bryson, Ruth Collins, Brian Edwards & Mason Douglas – No Cover 8pm Greg Friia with David Bradley , Steve Leslie, and Arlos Smith
Blu Bar- with Joy Collins: 8-12pm Stage Write
French Quarter Cafe: 8-10:30 Sambe Nove
Thursday Oct 8
Bluebird Cafe: 6pmNext Big Nashville Presents: An Evening with Shelley Fraley, Mando Saenz, Emily West and Will Morgan Holland, $5.00 9pm Next Big Nashville Presents: An Evening with Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket), Joe Pug and Cory Branan, $10.00
12th and Porter: 6pm NEXT BIG NASHVILLE Feat Parachute Musical, Brenn, The Wosties, Future & LUNA HALO 8pm NEXT BIG NASHVILLE in the Lounge w/ Stephen Garrett-Josh Thompson-Seth Jones
The Basement: 8pm The Carter Administration 8:45pm Wheels on Fire 9:30pm The Deep Vibration 11:30pm Kopecky Family Band
The Rutledge: 8pm – 2am 8-8:30p Filligar 8:45-9:15 MILKTOOTH 9:30-10:10p Trent Dabbs
10:30-11:10p OBLIO 11:30p12:10a Tyler James
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Melissa Ferrick 9:30pm Maia Sharp w/ Tim Brantley
Mercy Lounge: 8pm How I Became the Bomb, Non-Comms & more! Lord T and Eloise & Space Capone.
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Bernie Nelson, Daniel Lee Dobbs, Glenn Doolittle, Dan Eubanks, Melissa Javors, Mike Villalva, Daryl Laroche, Randi Perkins, Kathy Hudson, Geoff Reed, Rob Wolf, Joe West, Doug McCormick, David R Smith, Larry King, Becky Blackaby, Kentucky NSAI-Janet Miller, Lauri Whitnell, Derek Watson, Courtney Walker, Michael Wade, Stan Webb
Douglas Corner: 6pm Suzi Ragsdale, Ross Copperman, Jon Nite and Buick Audra 8:30 Donna Frost, Walter Egan and Billy Hancock
Listening Room: 6pm Rock for the Walk – A Benefit for Alzheimer’s Association 8pm Dave Turnbull, Courtney Dashe, Dani Flowers, Jordyn Shellhart
French Quarter Cafe:: 7pm-8pm Jeremy Page “The Cardiologist” CD Release!
Friday Oct 9
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30pm In The Round with Shannon Cain, Mark Lonsway,Trent Jeffcoat and Mark Willis, no cover 9:30pm In The Round with Tony Haselden, Georgia Middleman, George Teren and Billy Kirsch, $10.00
12th and Porter: 6pm NEXT BIG NASHVILLE Feat Mean Tambourines, Dukes of Daville, Nico Vega, Plex Plex & Minor Kings 8pm NEXT BIG NASHVILLE in the Lounge w/ Brett McLaughlin and NEXT BIG NASHVILLE w/ Alana Grace
The Basement: 8:00pm Korean Is Asian 8:45pm Shannon Whitworth 9:30pm Eastmountainsouth 10:30pm Sarah Siskind 11:30pm The Civil Wars
The Rutledge: 8pm – 2am 8-8:30p The Champion and His Burning Flame 8:45-9:15 Telephant
9:30-10:10p Venus Hum 10:30-11:10p Pico vs Island Trees 11:30p12:10a Butterfly Boucher
3rd and Lindsley: 7pmPat Buchanan w/ Tom Bukovak 10pm Monte Montgomery
Mercy Lounge: 7pm Jeremy Lister, Madi Diaz & more 8:30 LUCERO: The Ramblin’ Road Show and Memphis Revue
Douglas Corner: 6pm Kent Blazy, Cory Batten and Friends 9pm Loriana Mateira, Don Henry and Friends
Listening Room: 6:30PM 33 Black Angels Full Band Show (Huge Indie Band from the Brooklyn, NY area) – No Cover 8pm Rock On Together Benefiting Musicians On Call
French Quarter Cafe: 7pm-8:30 The Dimestore Hero’s 9pm Hot Buttery Elves
Saturday Oct 10
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30pm In The Round with Audrey Auld, Stuie French, Camille Te Nahue and Anne McCue, no cover 9:30pm LITERARY In The Round with Marshall Chapman, Mary Gauthier, William Gay and David Olney, $15.00
12th and Porter: 7pm NEXT BIG NASHVILLE Feat Dowtown Handshake, MONA, Mikky Ekko, AutoVaughn-Hat Trick Hereos and NEXT BIG NASHVILLE Feat Flash Mob feat Meghan Kabir 11pm LOUNGE: Coach vs Kase
The Basement: 8:00pm Through the Sparks 8:45pm Taylor Hollingsworth 9:30pm Vulture Whale 10:30pm Michael Ford Jr & The Apache Relay 11:30pm Modoc
The Rutledge: 8pm – 2am 8-8:30p Dear Future 8:45-9:15 The Rocketboys 9:30-10:10p Manic Bloom 10:30-11:10p Dignan 11:30p12:10a Lovers & Liars
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm 12 Against Nature “A Steely Dan Experience” w/ Trevor Finlay and Lark Watts
Mercy Lounge: 8pm The Protomen, Heypenny & more! Next Big Nashville $10 Nashville Nights Afterparty
featuring Fan Fiction FREE!
Douglas Corner: 6pm John Manion, Robert Jetton, Daniel Cartier and Friends 9pm Marla Cannon, Dillion Altman, Kasey Bethard and Michael Heini
Listening Room: 7PM Noll Billings with Bo Brendle & Ben West – No Cover
French Quarter Cafe: Drag show open- close Private Event.
Sunday Oct 11
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30pm Sunday Spotlight with Sonny Steiner & The Puppeteers, no cover 8pm Writers Night with special guest – Hosted By Steve Goodie, no cover
Cafe Coco: 4:30pm Jazz Jam with Evan Cobb 8:00pm Emily White-Tyler Lyle
The Basement: 8pm Alternate Routes w/The O’s and tba
The Rutledge: 6:30- 10pm Broadside/ Track Fighter/ boston Lonely
French Quarter Cafe: 6pm PB and Jam
3rd and Lindsley: 8pm Amy Stroup 9pm Joshua James
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Craig Martin, Lizzy McAvoy, Nick Donley, Ron Tabor, Denny Martin, Stan Mott, Karen & Don McNatt, Joe Hash, Bruce Michael Miller, Sasaha Aaron, Bre Shelby, JW Combs, Layton James, Teresa Ross, Jamie Cutler, Charlie Abbot, Johnathan Hepner
Unique Event this week: TBD (email info [at] startmysong [dot] com if you have an event to place here)
Don’t forget to check out and rank Start My Song’s new songs being uploaded daily. You could help pick that next big hit!
This week’s songwriter event schedule is sponsored by Heather Eats Almond Butter. Heather is a Nashville blogger who keeps in shape by eating some incredibly interesting items that she cooks up and blogs about daily. Read about her adventures in the kitchen, Yoga, her two crazy black labs, and her marathon running husband Chris (CD) here.
Now on to this week’s events!
Monday Sept 28
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd, no cover; Doors open at 5:30. If you are interested in playing Open Mic Night, sign up by 5:45. If your name is drawn from the “hat” you’re able to play 1-2 songs, depending on time constraints. 9:30pm: Mike Henderson Band with Willie Domann and Kevin McKendree, no cover
Cafe Coco: 9pm Tracorm
12th and Porter: 6pm Thompson Square Showcase 7pm LOUNGE: The Firemans Daughter w/ Reed Turner & Luke 8pm ON TRACY LANE w/ Billy Dawson-Fouled Out-Kris Bell-Andrew Adkins
The Basement: 8pm Rachel Loy w/Goldcure and Stevie Douglas $5
The Rutledge: 6pm – 9pm USA Pears and 107.5 The River Presents Honor Society The Fashionably Late Tour with Esmee Denters
3rd and Lindsley: 6:15 Ernie Halter, JT Spangler, and Andrew Hoover
Mercy Lounge: 8 off 8th
Douglas Corner: 8:30pm JD Simo and Friends
Listening Room: 8pm Eric Pasley, Dillon Altman, & Friends
Tuesday Sept 29
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm In The Row with Turk McNamara and friends, no cover. 9pm A Cheap Date with Don Schlitz, $1.00
Cafe Coco: 8pm The Travelers 11pm Lake Street Drive
12th and Porter: 7pm Billy Block Show Jeremy Crady CD Release-Jenny Gill-Nathan McEuen, Dan Bird-Ryan Rothe-Matt Ramsey 8pm LOUNGE: Laura McGhee-NightBird-Wendy Newcomer
The Basement: 8pm New Faces Nite w/The Wheels, Bern Kelly, Matt Butcher, Sarah Pray, Summer and tba, no cover
The Rutledge: 6pm Mark Lonsway Industry Showcase 8pm Chris Rains and The Goons
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Shane Lamb CD Release 9:30 pm Lilly Hiatt, Buffalo Clover, and Escape From Craggy Knoll
Mercy Lounge: 7pm Rock and Roll Team Trivia 10pm Codaphonic with Eastern Block & O, Don Piano
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Boomer Castleman, Lois Hess, Denny Martin, Doug McCormick, Kyle Brooks, Roger Green, Kimmystry, Justin Gee, Ralph Martin, Charles Cole, Paddy Savage, Jay Studdard, Tom Flanery, Bob Spanburgh, Anna Sullivan, Chellanie, Rick Quinn
Douglas Corner:8pm OPEN MIC WRITER’S NIGHT with host Donnie Winters
Listening Room: 6pm Open Mic Night 8pm Tuesday Night Jam with Stephen Salyers
Wednesday Sept 30
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm In the Round with Lisa Hentrich, Mark Narmore, Karen Taylor-Good and Chris Caminiti, no cover. 9pm In the Round with Gordon Kennedy, Ben Cooper, Bonnie Bishop and Danny Flowers, $8.00
Cafe Coco: 8pm Funky Miracle
12th and Porter: 7pm LOUNGE: Jeremy Kent w/ Sullivan 8pm SEX & PATRIOTISM w/ Joshua Adams-Ben Olson-RT Gentlemen
The Basement: ASCAP rocks The Basement
The Rutledge: 6pm-7pm Sweet Water Rose Industry Showcase 8pm American Ballistic / Auto Static
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm The Delta Playboys featuring Tom Britt, Michael Rhodes and Reese Wynans w/ Jess Klein 9:30pm The Wooten Brothers
Mercy Lounge: 9pm Sunn O))) with Eagle Twin $13 advance | $15 day of show
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Tom Fedora, Colleen Lloyd, Gibson & Mileti, Joe Rucker, Dave Kinman, John Houston, Rebecca Hosking, Jason Lee Thomason, Sam Cooper, Ben West, Dollie McFarland, Jack Remington, Jason Conard, Jamie Owens, Eloise Foley, Ron Tabor
Douglas Corner: 8:30pm 45 RPM
Listening Room: 6PM MS 150 Benefit with Ken Hart and Friends 8pm The Roys and Friends
Edgehill Studios Cafe: 6pm MBM Writer’s Round
Blu Bar- with Joy Collins: 8-12pm Stage Write
French Quarter Cafe: 8pm Mambo Blue
Thursday Oct 1st
Bluebird Cafe: 6pm In The Round Steve Goodie , Ron Hellard , Tim Panyard, JR Russell , no cover. 9pm In The Round with Tim Ryan, JP Pennington (of Exile), Sonny LeMaire and friend, $10.00
Cafe Coco: 8pm Erica Lee 9pm Open Mike (sign-up at 8pm).
12th and Porter: 7pm LOUNGE: Jenn Franklin-Angel Snow-Kyle Tallman & Travis Singleton 8pm 16th State w/ Lover’s Ball & Shine Bright Baby
The Basement: 7pm Corb Lund 9pm Shotgun Lover w/Victrolas and Smart Bros,$5
The Rutledge: 8pm – 12am Black Flag Militia Presents Heather Davis / Brent Hughes / Bryan Edwards
3rd and Lindsley: 6:30 Women Rock For A Cure, Mindy Smith, Coldwater Jane and Veronica Ballestrini10pm Bell X1
Mercy Lounge: 8pm Greensky Bluegrass $10
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Marty Brown, Jesse Key, Ken Boyle, Bo Brendle, Jordan Vanetta, John McDermott, Ronnie Walls, Malea Boss, Ty Brando, Chris Miller, Michael Calder, Debra Bishop, Andrew Geerts, John Smith, Weston James
Douglas Corner: 8:30pm Adam Ryan CD Release Party
Listening Room: 7pm Yorkie Ball Benefit with Lauren Lucas and Friends
Edgehill Studios Cafe: 7pm Tunessmithing
French Quarter Cafe:: 7pm Renee Wahl 8:30pm OLD
Friday Oct 2nd
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30pm In The Round with Jeanne Richardson and friends, no cover. 9:30pm In The Round with Lari White, Kylie Sackley and special guests, $12.00
12th and Porter: 6pm Libby Hodges Showcase 8pm NAKED W/O US PRESENTS: Cassino-Red Shepard-Lee Anna James
The Basement: 9pm Jacob Jones w/Michigan City Vandals, Blue Eyed Blacks and tba, $5
The Rutledge: 8pm – 12am Ben Sturgell’s Album Release
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Soul Cages The Music of Sting and The Police 10pm Knowing Me Knowing You ABBA Tribute
Mercy Lounge: 8pm The Original Charades & The Exotics $15
Douglas Corner: 6pm Cory Batten Band 8:30pm Taylor Bates, Chris Volpe and Sam Lewis
Listening Room: 7PM Benefit for Colin Martin 9pm Bill Whyte, Kacey Jones & Jesse Goldberg
French Quarter Cafe: 6:30pm Seth Parker 9pm Station R
Saturday Oct 3rd
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30pm In The Round with Bob Cheevers , Rand Bishop , Roger Ferris and George Hamilton V , no cover. 9:30pm In The Round with Janis Ian, Gretchen Peters, Craig Carothers and Tony Arata, $15.00
12th and Porter: 8pm NAKED W/O US PRESENTS: Trigger Code-The Jane Shermans-UGENE-Like Candy Red(formally Collier) 11pm LOUNGE: Coach vs Kase
The Basement: Rocktoberfest Outdoor Sale
The Rutledge: 8pm – 12am Derek Webb with Sandra McCracken
3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Jack Pearson9:30pm The Midnight Riders Allman Brothers Revue
Mercy Lounge: 9:30pm Colour Revolt with Roman Candle $10
Douglas Corner: 6pm tba 9pm tba
Listening Room: 7PM Whitney Layne with Minnie Murphy and Sarah Silva
French Quarter Cafe: 7pm-9pm The Exotic Ones
Sunday Oct 4th
Bluebird Cafe: 6:30pm Sunday Spotlight: Kata and the Blaze, no cover. 8pm Writers Night with special guest – Hosted By Steve Goodie, no cover
Cafe Coco: 4:30pm Jazz Jam with TBD. 8:30pm Charles Butler and Assoc.
The Basement: 8pm Malcolm Holcombe w/tb, $8
French Quarter Cafe: 6pm PB and Jam
3rd and Lindsley: 8pm Amy Stroup 9pm Joshua James
Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Bobby Keel, Tim Lynch, Devin Ball, Jordan Baron, Kyle Ryan, Jordan Harrison, Mike Sessoms, Stephen Taylor, Lizzy McAvoy, Cass Kennedy, Chad Sitze, Andy Sitze, Dinnijo Sitze, Mike Barada, Larry King, Stan Mott, Jon Blalock, Jacob Hatcher, Kecia Burchman, Russ Roberts
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