What are your favorite places to go out and listen to FREE music in and around Nashville? Here are some of ours.
Bluebird Cafe
Do you love live country music? If you said yes, you should head to the Bluebird. If you’re planning a visit to the Bluebird Cafe, here are some great tips before you go. Plus, our recommendations for making a reservation and what to expect once your inside (hint: it's very intimate!).
Shawn Mullins, Chuck Cannon & Mac Davis At The Bluebird Cafe… What A Treat!
Last night we got to see Shawn Mullins perform “in the round” at the Bluebird Cafe. What a treat! There’s nothing better than seeing your favorite performers in small settings like such small, intimate places. Along with Shawn Mullins were Chuck Cannon and Mac Davis. I know… what a group! And we had great seats.
Nashville Stars At The Bluebird Cafe
We saw some rising stars at the Bluebird Cafe the other night. Overall, it was a great show. And the best part… you never know which ‘no-name’ you see today is going to be tomorrow’s next big star!
How To Get Bluebird Cafe Reservations & Some Things To Know Before You Go
If you’re planning a visit to the Bluebird Cafe, here are some great tips before you go. Plus, our recommendations for making a reservation.
Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe… What It’s Like
Thinking of going to the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville for the first time? Here’s what you can expect… Some little known facts about Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe.
The Listening Room Cafe Is Franklin Tennessee’s Newest Live Music Venue
The latest buzz in Franklin these days is what the new Listening Room Cafe will be like! Most are excited to see another live music venue coming to downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Word is, the doors will open in February ’07.
Best Small (But Quaint) Places To See Live Music In Nashville & Franklin, TN
Here are our favorite places in Franklin and Nashville to hear live music in an intimate setting where you can get up close and personal with the singers & songwriters.
Lari White Takes Johnny Cash’s Songs To Broadway
Nashville’s Lari White performs Johnny Cash songs on Broadway in ‘Ring of Fire’. Plus, she’s producing Country music albums, including Toby Keith’s latest album called ‘White Trash With Money’.
Johnny Reid: Born To ROCK …and Roll!
We got our hands on his latest album ‘Born To Roll’ last week… and I haven’t taken it out of the CD player since! Here’s our review of Johnny Reid’s ‘Born To Roll’ CD.
In The Round With Dylan, Turk, Morry, Johnny… and Franky
A photo summary of our night at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville to see Dylan Altman — he has a few hits on the radio with Trace Adkins and Tim McGraw; Sean ‘Turk’ McNamara — an Irish Pub ‘regular’ kinda guy; Morry Trent — more of a songwriter than a singer, but every word comes straight from the heart; Johnny Reid — a Canadian superstar who’s now making it big in the States; and Franky Perez — one to watch for.
Jeffrey Steele Photos & Facts
Jeffrey Steele is one of our favorite songwriters of all time. Plus, he’s a great performer to watch… especially in small venues where you’re up close and personal with this energetic character! Here’s our best stuff about Jeffrey Steele
Craig Wiseman Photos & Facts
Craig Wiseman doesn’t have an official website. Judging from our hits on a daily basis, this site might be serving as Craig Wiseman’s official homepage! Check it out…
Join Me In Welcoming Johnny Reid To The Neighborhood!
Well, well… it looks like the “new neighbors” who moved in next door to us are none other than big-time Canadian singer/songwriter Johnny Reid, along with his beautiful wife and two adorable young sons!…
Bluebird Cafe In The Round
We went to the Bluebird Cafe for an ‘in the round’ line-up of songwriters that we could not pass up: Tony Mullins, Craig Wiseman, Bob DiPiero, and Jeffrey Steele. Here are photo highlights…
Songwriters Deserve Due Respect
I long for the day that it becomes commonplace to see and hear the name of the songwriter — in addition to the singer — on all music radio and video channels!
About Where We Live: Nashville, Tennessee
We live in Franklin, Tennessee — Williamson County. Here are the reasons we think the Nashville area is one of the best places to live!
Why We Are Proud To Live In Music City USA
It seems quite appropriate that we eventually ended up living in Music City, USA since we have a unique appreciation for songwriters, the music industry, and songs that aren’t necessarily mainstream. We feel so fortunate to live in Nashville, Tennessee because it’s such a musically-rich town. Here’s everything we love about Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee.
Puckett’s Grocery In Leipers Fork, Franklin & Nashville: Good Food And Great Music!
Not only can you scoop up a really good deal on groceries at Puckett’s, but you can also catch some pretty amazing live musical performances there on Friday nights. And we’re not just talking about no-names here… the songwriter nights at Puckett’s Grocery feature some of the most talented songwriters in and around Nashville!
Ashley Cleveland: A Great Alternative/Rock/Christian Singer
Jim and I first learned about Ashley Cleveland and her music when she filled in for one of our song-leaders at church one Sunday. She sings a lot of ‘traditional hymns’ but she really rocks them out!
Tony Mullins Photos
Here’s a collection of Tony Mullins photographs taken at Puckett’s Grocery in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee and at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee:…
Songwriters & Singers Photos
Here’s a growing collection of photographs of singers and songwriters that we’ve crossed paths with in some musical setting — like at the Bluebird Cafe, or the Grand Ole Opry, or even at a Rock Concert! Some are up-and-comers….
Leslie Satcher Photos
Leslie Satcher is a great songwriter who plays at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville a lot.
Here are some photographs of Leslie Satcher singing “in-the-round” at the Bluebird Cafe.
Phil Vassar Photos
Phil Vassar happened to be playing at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville one night, and we happened to be there, in the front row taking pictures of him playing the keyboards and singing all his hit songs. Here are…
Lari White Photos
Following are some closeup photographs of Lari White taken at the Bluebird Cafe where she was singing and playing keyboards in-the-round all night…..
Sarah Buxton Photos, Videos & Fun Facts
Sarah Buxton was in the audience to watch friends perform at the Bluebird Cafe one night, when those ‘in the round’ invited her to sing a song of her own! Here are the photos, along with some other fun facts and Sarah Buxton videos…
