Sam Varga, Alyssa Lazar, and Borderline Natives at The East Room
2022-02-25 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The East Room, 2412 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN, United States
With just three short years in Nashville, Sam Varga has already established himself as serious writer and dynamic performer. Coming up in the fast-paced punk scenes of his high school days and the blues of Austin, Texas, there is an edge and energy that makes his songs stand out in Music City. After quickly coming up through the writing ranks in Nashville, Sam turned his attention to his solo career, amassing more than a million streams on Spotify with 40,000 monthly listeners, and multiple viral videos with more than 100,000 TikTok followers. Coming off of multiple viral releases, his latest single “Fall Down” is a hint in a new direction, and a nod to his pop/punk and emo roots.
Fueled by the sound and passion of classic rock and roll music, Alyssa Lazar brings a 1970’s nostalgia to today’s pop/rock music. Lazar grew up in Scranton, PA, constantly surrounded by music, and began singing at the age of three. Her transition from singer to musical artist began when she learned to play the piano at the age of eight. Following this, she began to write songs, compose, and accompany herself for weekly performances at every venue throughout her hometown by the age of fifteen. After high school, Alyssa moved to Nashville, TN to continue pursuing her music career. Her love for piano, mixed with her love for classic rock, brought Alyssa’s music to a sound reminiscent of artists such as Elton John, Lady Gaga, Billy Joel, and Queen. Lazar unapologetically brings out her fiery spirit and dauntless attitude within her theatrical, rock and roll inspired sound.
Borderline Natives have a streamlined alternative/pop punk sound that is being compared to Taking Back Sunday, Neck Deep, blink-182, and State Champs. The band’s lyrical content relates to those who have ever felt lost, those who have never belonged, and anyone who has experienced heartbreak or a loss of unity.
$10 | 18+ to enter | Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test to enter.
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NashLive! x #PopRocks: Jon Pattie, Natasha Blaine, and TROY
2022-02-26 20:00 - 2022-02-27 00:00 (America/New_York) | Springwater Supper Club, 115 27th Ave. N., Nashville, TN, United States
We — as in, NashLive! — are teaming up with #PopRocks founder Jon Pattie to bring you a night of community, musicianship, and storytelling. It takes place on Saturday, February 26, and will be the first NashLive! event ever to take place at Springwater Supper Club (115 27th Ave. N., Nashville).
As for the lineup? Jon will be opening the night once again. We’re also thrilled to be re-joined by two NashLive! alums in Natasha Blaine and TROY.
When we last checked in with Natasha Blaine, we were at The East Room back in July. Since then, she has released her latest single, “Paris Again,” and has continued to light up Nashville with her soulful live performances.
And! Speaking of soul, TROY brought his captivating pop rock storytelling and showmanship to The East Room back in October, as part of the first-ever 615Fest. Since then, he’s released a couple of acoustic singles, with more fun sure to come throughout 2022.
Tickets for this NashLive! and #PopRocks collaboration are on sale now for just $10, and will also be available at the door. Music starts at 8 p.m., and you need to be 21 or older to come part

NashNights! A Music Industry Mixer
2022-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cafe Coco, 210 Louise Ave., Nashville, TN, United States
One of the goals of NashLive! is to build community, with artists and creatives of all disciplines, shapes, and sizes.
With that, we present you with the first of many invitations to get to know the NashLive! community, up close and personal!
We are excited to break the news of NashNights!, a new music industry mixer and open mic that welcomes musicians, artists, creatives, vendors, and all those who support them. On Sunday, March 20 from 6-8 p.m., we’ll be hosting our inaugural NashNights! event at at Cafe Coco (210 Louise Ave., Nashville), giving you the chance to network and show the community what you’re made of in a laid-back setting.
This first-of-its-kind industry hang is free to attend, and will give you the chance to interact with folks from across the music industry and creative fields. Grow your network, play a couple songs, and make some new friends!

Alex Radus: 'Tributaries (Recorded Live at Godfrey Daniels)' Album Release
2022-04-07 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Alex Radus will release his long-awaited third album, Tributaries (Recorded Live at Godfrey Daniels), on April 7, 2022. The album is uniquely centric to Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley region; it was recorded live at the legendary Southside Bethlehem listening room, Godfrey Daniels, and will be commemorated with a debut performance at Zoellner Arts Center, on the campus of Lehigh University.

Radus is known as a “sultry crooner” (City Paper) and “master guitarist” (Courier News), but his songwriting takes center stage, pairing whimsical and poignant storytelling with a genre-bending mix of Americana, swing, blues, folk, and more. Radus has toured the country extensively and earned critical acclaim for his songwriting, recording, and performing. His music has been featured on radio, television, and film, including Adolescence, directed by Ashley Avis (Black Beauty).
Tributaries is a collection of Radus originals, in celebration of a common theme: tributes to the people, places and muses that inspire and shape us. How fitting, then, for Radus to record Tributaries at Godfrey Daniels, an institution that is part of his family heritage. Radus’ uncle, Doug (Ol’ Moose) Anderson, performed at Godfrey’s with John Gorka, Richard Shindell, and Russ Rentler in the club’s formative years.
“The musicians in my family were a huge influence growing up, and Godfrey’s was part of the family folklore,” says Radus. “This album celebrates the many tributaries that come together to shape our lives. Recording a collection of songs of tribute at such a storied venue was the perfect fit.”
Tributaries includes a live version of Radus’ fan favorite, “We Can’t Play Like Django” – an homage to the guitar great, Django Reinhardt. “Django” features jaw-dropping performances by Pyrenesia, a Delaware Valley-based gypsy-swing quartet. Tributaries also includes songs in honor of Pennsylvania steel towns (“Monongahela”) and Radus’ daughters (“My Heart Will Stay” and “Prayer for Nicolette”).
“I’m thrilled to release this album with a debut performance at Zoellner Arts Center”, says Radus. “From inspiration, to recording, to release, Tributaries is firmly rooted in the Lehigh Valley.”

NashLive! Presents: Pepperwood and Nicole Boggs & The Reel at The Cobra Nashville
2022-04-14 20:00 - 2022-04-15 23:00 (America/New_York) | Cobra Nashville, 2511 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN, United States
NashLive! will make its long-awaited return to Cobra Nashville on Thursday, April 14 by bringing a dose of rock to East Nashville. Joining this quest will be Pepperwood and Nicole Boggs & The Reel.
Pepperwood, the brainchild of Nashville native songwriter Zach Wyatt, has been described as many things — and most of them good. They have a hard time fitting into a specific sound, as every band member listens to a wide range of genres with influences peppered throughout, but they’ve been compared to Relient K, Kings of Leon, Colony House, Temper Trap, and others.
Rooted in three-part harmony and existential blues, Nicole Boggs & The Reel inject rock & roll riffs and vindicated vocals into social commentary, holding a mirror to the absurdity of modern life. Nicole Boggs (bass, lead vox), Alex Kramer (guitars, vox), and Sam Gyllenhaal (guitars, vox) grew up in musical families and walked individual paths before coming together for their first official band release, Scenes From Last Year, in 2019. Dripping with razor-edged sarcasm, their hard-hitting follow-up EP None of Your Business dropped in the summer of 2020, in the depths of the first wave of COVID-19. Since then, the group has been honing their collective sound behind the scenes, quietly and diligently working on their upcoming release, Dystopian Book Club. Their latest single, “Existential Blues,” is streaming everywhere now.
This show is FREE to enter, in The Cobra’s front room. You must be 21+.

Paradox Jukebox Welcomes Crystal Bowersox to Discuss Motherhood, Mental Health, and 'Hitchhiker'
2022-05-04 | Online
On Wednesday, May 4, our friends at Paradox Jukebox are welcoming a very special guest for an in-depth conversation on motherhood and mental health awareness.
Join host Caitie Thompson as she is joined by Crystal Bowersox. The singer-songwriter, who gained acclaim as the runner-up on Season 9 of American Idol, just released her latest full-length album, Hitchhiker, which is available on all major streaming platforms.
This episode will feature “The Storm,” a single from Hitchhiker that delivers a powerful message to survivors of domestic abuse and rape. This is all part of an in-depth and honest discussion about multiple heavy-hitting topics, and the songs that represent them. These include:

“The Loneliness,” which teaches us that it’s okay not to be okay.
“Love Who Ya Love,” a message Bowersox wrote for her son about being happy and authentic to who he is.
“Hitchhiker,” a true story about a man named Daniel, for whom Bowersox provided a ride.

Make sure to follow Paradox Jukebox for this episode and many more insightful conversations.

NashLive! Presents: Leah Jean and Sam Gyllenhaal Band at The Cobra Nashville
2022-05-07 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Cobra Nashville, 2511 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN, United States
On a regular day, you can find Leah Jean penning a heartfelt lyric, humming an infectious melody, or letting her fingers find the guitar riff that will inspire a sumptuous song. Adorned with honest lyrics that hit close to home, Leah Jean’s music resonates and stays with you far beyond the final note. Haunting vocals and harmonies soar over moody backdrops colored with undertones of bluesy jazz, folk, and soul. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Leah Jean brings a humble persona and fresh perspective to the Nashville music scene.
Sam Gyllenhaal Band’s pop, rock, and country influences inspire their songs’ cascading melodies, driving grooves and vivid lyrics. The band likes to sing about life and love in motion — sometimes soaring, sometimes stumbling, but always moving forward. They’re releasing a new single every month in 2022 on all streaming platforms. Also, a fun fact: Sam joined us last time at Cobra on April 14 as part of Nicole Boggs & The Reel!
This show, just like that last one, is free to attend. You just need to be 21 or older to enter. We’ll see you there, and at some of NashLive!’s other upcoming shows.

NashLive! Presents: Borrowed Sparks and Uplander at The Cobra Nashville
2022-05-21 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Cobra Nashville, 2511 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN, United States
NashLive! will be back at The Cobra Nashville on Saturday, May 21 with Borrowed Sparks and Uplander.
What happens when you combine the raw heartfelt honesty of a singer-songwriter with the simmer angst of punk rock? You get Borrowed Sparks (Mike Bay), who has spent years drawing from these two contrasting styles to distill a batch of songs that feel like quiet confessions being shouted from the back of a dive bar.
Uplander, formed by songwriter Riley Haynie, pulls from shoegaze, post-punk, goth, and new wave. The result?Atmospherically heavy songs that maintain an edge of pop sensibility and appeal.
The best part? This is another free one in The Cobra’s front room! Music kicks off at 7:30 p.m., and you must be 21 or older to enter!

NashLive! Presents: A Night of Nashville Hip Hop II
2022-05-27 20:00 - 2022-05-28 00:00 (America/New_York) | Cobra Nashville, 2511 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN, United States
When A Night of Nashville Hip Hop came to The Cobra Nashville in October, it ended up being one of the best nights in the young history of NashLive!
You know what they say: every blockbuster deserves a sequel!
With that, we’re thrilled to announce that A Night of Nashville Hip Hop II will be coming to Cobra on Friday, May 27. We have an incredible lineup to help us celebrate all things Nashville hip hop and R&B, with performances from (in alphabetical order):
Heru Heru
Lord Goldie
Mr. 110
Wall to Wall Entertainment (Tee Walls, Keith Mosley, and Esquire)
Come celebrate Nashville’s vibrant hip hop and R&B community with us! It’s just $10 at the door, and you must be 21 or older to enter. In the meantime, you can learn more about other NashLive! shows riiiiight over here.

NashLive! Presents: Pepperwood, Ali Aslam, and Mary Jennings at The East Room
2022-06-19 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The East Room, 2412 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN, United States
On Sunday, June 19, NashLive! will return to The East Room to present an eclectic lineup featuring Pepperwood, Ali Aslam, and Mary Jennings.
Pepperwood, the brainchild of Nashville native songwriter Zach Wyatt, has been described as many things — and most of them good. They have a hard time fitting into a specific sound, as every band member listens to a wide range of genres with influences peppered throughout, but they’ve been compared to Relient K, Kings of Leon, Colony House, Temper Trap, and others. You may also recall that they joined NashLive! in April at The Cobra alongside Nicole Boggs & The Reel, and they tore it up!
Ali Aslam’s nuanced and expansive debut record, The Last American, easily holds seemingly conflicting but ultimately congruent perspectives in hand. One of the most optimistic, yet daunting themes across the record lies in the idea that we are ultimately responsible for the world we create. Aslam’s songs let us know we’re doing okay, but we can do better. “Is this what everybody’s dreaming?” he challenges us. Can we dream bigger, more inclusively, more expansively?
With a big voice and passionate, honest words, Mary Jennings is a fiery siren that packs a big punch with her small frame. Her highly personal and emotional singing style is raw and captivating. After years of touring and releasing music, she has come home and carved out her space in the Nashville scene.

NashLive! Presents: Deidre, Krantz, and DaChri at The Cobra Nashville
2022-06-24 20:00 - 2022-06-25 00:00 (America/New_York) | Cobra Nashville, 2511 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN, United States
Deidre is a pop/alternative artist from the Washington, D.C. area who recently relocated to Nashville. Driven to start a new chapter in her life, the fearless 22-year-old is using her strong, bold voice to express her emotions emanated from her most challenging moments. Her determination to be heard is the prominent theme of her upcoming projects, which she hopes will encourage others to face toxic relationships with strength and to never stop believing in themselves.
Krantz can best be described as “rock ‘n roll in color from Music City, USA.” His new single, “Girlfriend,” was recently released to all streaming platforms, and the captivating live performer can always be called upon to bring potent energy and high-quality musicianship to the stage, as was the case when he last joined us at The High Watt in February.
Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, DaChri is just an eclectic soul trying to make his mark on the world. Drawing inspiration from the likes Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men, The Beatles, Pharrell, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Drake, and Kanye; DaChri blends elements of pop, R&B, alternative, and hip hop with his own singer-songwriter flair to help steer his sound. The self-proclaimed “Black Bieber” is sure to get you up and dancing with his infectious soundtrack. Now residing in Nashville — and surrounded by some of the best songwriters and producers in the world — DaChri is cultivating classics that are sure to be around for ages.
Get your tickets here for just $10!

NashLive! Presents: Greasediver, The Mad Sugars, and Forts Like Vana at The 5 Spot
2022-07-21 21:00 - 2022-07-22 00:00 (America/New_York) | The 5 Spot, 1006 Forrest Ave., Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
NashLive! will be back at The 5 Spot on Thursday, July 21 — and it will be a rock and roll party!
Out of the flooded, beer can strewn basements Nashville stumbles Greasediver. Emmett Rozelle sings and plays most of the instruments on their 2021 album, In the Wake of the Past, but he couldn’t have done it without the help of his friends. His partners in crime include but are not limited to: Zach D’Amico (engineering, production, drums), Peter Piscitelli (bass guitar), and Ian Colt (artwork, cover design, and the latest in a long line of celebrated Trench Dwellers).
The Mad Sugars are the songwriting vehicle of Adam Lawrence, combining the dance rock of Franz Ferdinand, the garage punk of The Hives, and the vocal harmonies and party vibes of The B-52s as a backdrop for stories of nightlife misadventures. Hailing originally from NJ, and later NYC, Adam then relocated from New York to Nashville in 2017 and re-formed the band, releasing Reboot in October of 2021, containing reimagined renditions of older songs for the new Nashville audience. In recent years, Adam has placed his songs in TV shows such as The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Chicago Fire, and Search Party, and is finishing work on the band’s first full length album, to be released in the fall of 2022.
Forts Like Vana are known around town for their lively stage performances and raw, yet polished sound. In fact, they bring the fire every time they join us for a NashLive! show!
Tickets for this one are $10 at the door, and you must be 21 or older to enter. The fun starts at 9 p.m., and we hope you’ll join us!

Music on the Move Showcase: LBGTQ Edition ft. Lord Goldie, Lauren Horbal, and Liv Greene
2022-08-31 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The East Room, 2412 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN, United States
Last month, Music on the Move Studios was set to bring a Pride-themed LGBTQ showcase to BentoLiving Chestnut Hill, but then… COVID happened.
That’s the bad news. The good news is that the show is now rescheduled for The East Room on Wednesday, August 31.
Still joining Erin McLendon & The HellCats will be Lord Goldie, Lauren Horbal, and Liv Greene. The event is also set to feature pop-up shops from a host of Nashville-based, female-owned businesses.
Tickets are $10, and can be purchased at this link.

NashLive! Presents: Josh Del, YEARLOVE, and Nicole Boggs & The Reel at The Cobra Nashville
2022-09-15 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Cobra Nashville, 2511 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN, United States
We’re thrilled to be joining our friends at The Cobra Nashville on Thursday, September 15 for a night of rock, blues, soul, and a whole lot more. We’ll be graced by the talents of Josh Del, YEARLOVE, and Nicole Boggs & The Reel.
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Hailing from a small desert town in California, later relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, Josh Del is no stranger to small town Americana. In 2019, he wrote the anthem for When The Lights Went Down, a documentary surrounding an iconic theater in Baytown, Texas starring the late cowboy and Cocoon star, Wilford Brimley.
YEARLOVE is an alternative rock band residing in Nashville, Tennessee. The band take cues from musicians all across the musical spectrum, drawing influence from various genres such as rock, pop, alternative, and jazz. YEARLOVE separates themselves from the indie scene by creating a modern, yet nostalgic sound.
Rooted in three-part harmony and existential blues, Nicole Boggs & The Reel inject rock & roll riffs and vindicated vocals into social commentary, holding a mirror to the absurdity of modern life. Nicole Boggs (bass, lead vox), Alex Kramer (guitars, vox), and Sam Gyllenhaal (guitars, vox) grew up in musical families and walked individual paths before coming together for their first official band release, Scenes From Last Year, in 2019. Dripping with razor-edged sarcasm, their hard-hitting follow-up EP None of Your Business dropped in the summer of 2020, in the depths of the first wave of COVID-19. Since then, the group has been honing their collective sound behind the scenes, quietly and diligently working on their upcoming release, Dystopian Book Club, set for release on August 1.
If that sounds like a good time to you, join us at The Cobra Thursday, September 15 starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10, and you must be 21 or older to enter.

NashLive! x Music City Movement Present: Edgar Derby, Aaron Friend & The Enemies, and Leoncarlo at The Cobra Nashville
2022-09-27 20:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Cobra Nashville, 2511 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN, United States
On Tuesday, September 27, we’ll head back to The Cobra Nashville to bring you a diversified lineup featuring the talents of Nashville’s Aaron Friend & The Enemies, in between touring artists Edgar Derby and Leoncarlo.
Edgar Derby has been making music for over two decades. He was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, and is currently based in Denton, Texas. Derby’s music fuses acoustic, lyric-based folk with a unique songwriting style and energetic performances. He treats a live audience to a multi-instrumental show that includes vocals, guitars, a resonator, and harmonicas. Edgar Derby’s sophomore LP, Dancing in Death/The Place Where the River Makes a Sound, was released February 13, 2021.
Urgent, uplifting, and wildly anthemic, the music of Aaron Friend & The Enemies radiates a brilliant energy that boldly amplifies its emotional power. With captivating vocals and soul-baring lyrics, Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and producer Aaron Friend created his latest body of work after a period of personal upheaval and self-discovery, channeling his deepest pain and uncertainty into songs that question, confront, and endlessly illuminate. The result: an essential soundtrack to self-reflection, raw catharsis, and life-changing transformation.
Leoncarlo is a musician, violinist, and educator based in North Texas. His career took shape while attending the University of North Texas for violin, as Leoncarlo would begin to travel nationwide, performing and speaking at reputable events such as SXSW Festival in Texas, Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado, TEDx Conference in Fargo, and more. He has had the honor of collaboration with esteemed musical acts like Polyphonic Spree, Alejandro Escovedo, and Melanie Safka, to name a few. Off stage, Leoncarlo offers various audio production work, as well as music lessons at Soundbox MusicWorks (formerly known as Bonduris School of Music) in Denton, TX.
Tickets for this show are just $10, and you must be 21 or older to enter. Doors are at 8 p.m., with music promptly kicking off at 8:30 p.m.

NashLive! Presents: CH3LS, Allan Fine & The Finites, and Good News for Modern Man at The 5 Spot
2022-09-30 21:00 - 2022-10-01 00:00 (America/New_York) | The 5 Spot, 1006 Forrest Ave., Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
We’ll return once again to The 5 Spot (1006 Forrest Ave., Nashville) for another night rooted in the grand tradition of rock and roll. This time, we’re bringing CH3LS, Allan Fine & The Finites, and The Z-Man Experience into the fold!
True Blue Rocker Chelsee Foster (CH3LS) has been a veteran of the music industry for over a decade. In Los Angeles, she sold out legendary venues such as The Viper Room, The Whisky a Go-Go, and the Troubadour. Chelsee also worked in performance licensing for years, utilizing her music business degree. In 2019, she toured the Caribbean with Norwegian Cruise Lines’ highest-rated rock show: Syd Norman’s Pourhouse. Chelsee credits her experience as a competitive figure skater with giving her the strength and endurance necessary to put out a powerhouse performance every night. As fiery as her red hair, Chelsee’s rock vibe stands out in Nashville’s music scene!
Drawing influence from Lou Reed, Pavement, Talking Heads, and The National, The Finites started as a studio recording outlet of Nashville producer Allan Fine. Live, the synths are stripped away and replaced with electric guitars for an all-out, rock ‘n roll sound. Current members are Hyde Ennis (Lead Guitar), Chris Augustinos (Bass), and Griffin Schwab (Drums).
Good News For Modern Man was started by 22-year-old songwriter/guitarist and Virginia native Jackson Shockley. The group consists of drummer Michael Schumacher and an ever-revolving cast of musicians. Moving to Nashville in early 2020, Shockley spent the pandemic writing and recording for the project. Drawing from the classic, jangle-pop sounds of the 60’s like The Beatles and The Byrds, as well as indie 80’s acts like Hüsker Dü, The Replacements, and R.E.M., Good News For Modern Man effortlessly blends elements of sunshine pop and distorted rock with lyrics that reflect the mood and feeling of the times. Their newly released debut single, “Everything Is Fine” is now streaming everywhere.
Tickets to this show are $10 at the door. You must be 21+ to enter.

NashLive! Takeover: A Special Writers Round at The Listening Room
2022-10-03 20:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Listening Room, 618 4th Ave. S., Nashville, TN, United States
NashLive! will be taking over Nashville’s iconic The Listening Room Cafe on Monday, October 3 with a special writers round event — featuring songwriters from here in Nashville… and beyond!
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Billy Bauer is a Bethlehem, PA-based songwriter and the frontman of Billy Bauer Band, an acoustic rock quartet who has opened for the likes of Tim Reynolds, Phillip Phillips, Third Eye Blind, and many more, and whose popular Dave Matthews Band tribute show sells out venues across eastern Pennsylvania. Billy will bring his Martin Guitar all the way to Nashville to perform selections from the band’s catalog, which dates all the way back to 2006’s full-length debut, Another Day is Coming.
Erin McLendon is a country artist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Music on the Move Studios, a community organization which provides educational and performance opportunities to Nashville’s robust community of female musicians and entrepreneurs. Erin is gearing up to release a new album later this summer, with the first two singles — “Millie” and “Sunday Crowd” — available for streaming everywhere!
Speaking of powerhouse female musicians-slash-entrepreneurs, J.Antonette certainly fits the description. Not only is the New York native a force to be reckoned with on the pop country circuit — her latest single, “Heartbroken in a Honky Tonk,” is out now — but she is the founder of Native Manor, a boutique entertainment company based in Nashville and New York City, and Bundle Up Nash, a charitable organization known for its holiday clothing and toy drives.
Growing up in a self-described “wacky, doomsday Bible cult,” Wesley David sought refuge through music. His passion has served him well — for many years, Wes has toured the country performing his whimsical, tongue-in-cheek blend of pop and rock for live audiences of all shapes and sizes. This October, he’ll join us as he hits the road in advance of his 6-song EP, Satori, due out later this year.

CAA Young Nashville Party (to Benefit Communities In Schools of Tennessee)
2022-10-11 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 4416 Ridgefield Way, 4416 Ridgefield Way, Nashville, TN, United States
Tuesday, Oct. 11, young entertainment industry professionals in Nashville will have the chance to party Gatsby-style for a good cause.
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) will host its annual Young Nashville Party, which brings together young entertainment and sports industry professionals from around the Nashville area in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Communities In Schools of Tennessee (CISTN).
The mission of CISTN is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and succeed in life. Through school-based coordinators, CISTN connects students and their families to critical community resources tailored to local needs, providing services to over 19,000 at-risk students at 41 traditional public schools throughout 61 counties in Tennessee.
The Young Nashville Party will take place at 4416 Ridgefield Way in Nashville from 7-11 p.m. This event is an opportunity for creatives to build connections on a night that will also feature dancing, food, drinks, and even a casino. It’s Great Gatsby themed, and the dress code is formal. If that sounds like a good time to you — and let’s be honest, of course it does! — get your tickets here before they’re gone!

NashLive! Presents: Chelcie Jette, Ria Barkr, and ARREIS at The Cobra Nashville
2023-02-10 20:00 - 2023-02-11 00:00 (America/New_York) | Cobra Nashville, 2511 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN, United States
Pairing smooth, yet dynamic vocal melodies with full-band instrumentals, Chelcie Jette writes and creates with a vibe in mind. What is that vibe? Think a dim light room cast in bright purples and pinks, plush seating scattering the floors, and a dreamy haze that envelops the air.
Following the building momentum of noteworthy releases, national performances and festival plays including stops at MajorStage, Sofar Sounds, and iHeartRadio in NYC under a former stage name, R&B singer-songwriter Ria Barkr surrendered to the universe and began looking inward during the global shutdown. As a result, she tapped into a fountain of creativity that flowed out of the chanteuse, and into a fresh collection of new songs. Now, Ria is already a promising R&B trailblazer in her own right who’s not afraid to change the game.
Ex-church girl turned extravagant frontman, ARREIS uses her intensity intertwined with intimacy to capture the hearts and minds of her audience. In each album, ARREIS blends other genres with her mainstream dark pop sound to fit a specific mood and color (“synesthesia”). With aspirations of the Super Bowl Halftime Show, she is a meticulous band leader and bona fide diva, making her live shows stadium-ready.

Virtual Panel: Succeeding as a Black Entrepreneur in the Music Industry
2023-02-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online
We invite you to join us from anywhere on Earth on Wednesday, February 15 at 6 p.m. CT, as we present Succeeding as an Entrepreneur in the Music Industry. This virtual panel discussion will give multi-disciplinary music industry veterans a chance to share their experiences navigating the industry as a Black creative, the challenges they’ve encountered and overcome, and the lessons they have learned along the way.
“One of the first discussions our team had in determining programming for the New Year was how we can invite members of our community to share their experiences in the music industry,” Said Gerard Longo, Founder and CEO of Underground Music Collective. “For Black History Month, we are inviting key industry leaders from our community to share their perspectives, in the hope of creating a broader dialogue.”
Succeeding as a Black Entrepreneur in the Music Industry will be moderated by Brandi Sims, CEO of Brandinc PR. A full list of confirmed panelists will be announced shortly.
Interested guests can RSVP and attend via Eventbrite. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to the panelists, and will also be encouraged to make a tax-deductible donation to Underground Music Collective, via our fiscal sponsorship from the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville.

Virtual Panel: Succeeding as a Woman in the Music Industry
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Join us on Wednesday, March 8 (International Women’s Day) for ‘Succeeding as a Woman in the Music Industry.’ Our panel of female entrepreneurs will share their experiences navigating the music industry, the challenges they’ve faced and overcome, and the lessons they’ve learned.
Panelists include:
Andromeda Turre, Performer, composer, songwriter, curator, and founder and host of radio show Growing up Jazz (Saturday Night Live, Tokyo Disney, Michael Bublé’s 2021 Christmas Special, SiriusXM).
Ursula Langford, Entertainment attorney, producer, director, creator of film and television, and principal of production company Focality Productions.
ShySpeaks, Grammy Award-winning independent hip-hop and spoken word artist and co-host of the Minding My Creative Business podcast (The Indie Post, Good Morning Texas, Dallas Weekly).
Erin McLendon, Nashville-based singer and songwriter with a bachelor’s degree in music from Belmont, and owner and co-founder of Music on the Move Studios.
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NashLive! Presents: Holistic Hangs II
2023-03-10 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Studio H Event Space, 1708 Gallatin Pike North, Nashville, TN, United States
March 10 is Underground Music Collective/NashLive! Founder Gerard Longo’s birthday. To celebrate, we’re throwing a laid-back songwriter’s hang and networking event, all in support of UMC!
Join us on Friday, March 10 at The Holistic Connection’s Studio H Event Space (1708 Gallatin Pike N, Madison, TN). We’ll be joined for special acoustic performances by…

Brianna Bollinger
Foundation Mecca
Joanna Borne
Kfhox
Mel

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NashLive! Presents: Khrys Hatch, Lord Goldie, Foundation Mecca, Emory Jaymz, & SeddyMac
2023-04-01 20:00 - 2023-04-02 00:00 (America/New_York) | Cobra Nashville, 2511 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, TN, United States
We’re coming through The Cobra Nashville with an all-star Nashville hip hop and R&B lineup!
Join us on Saturday, April 1 for a versatile lineup featuring R&B/soul singer and multi-instrumentalist Khrys Hatch; Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca of the Sunday Funday Crew; Nashville native and lyrical hip hop artist Emory Jaymz; and SeddyMac, whose introspective new EP, L.O.S.T. Lite, is available everywhere now.
This NashLive! Cobra Series show is for fans 21 and older, with $10 advance tickets available here. The night begins at 8 p.m., with music beginning at 8:30 p.m. sharp.

Virtual Coffee Chat Vol. 1: Meet Your Community
2023-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Online (Members Only)
Our community of Empowered Change Makers is ready to meet you! Join us for our first-ever Virtual Coffee Chat on Sunday, October 8. We’ll introduce ourselves, share some exciting news and ideas pertaining to the Collective, and come away with new connections as we look to build our community together!
This is a members-only event. Apply to join ECM Collective here: https://tinyurl.com/4rvr8wct

Nashville Meets Bethlehem: An All-Local, Nashville-Style Songwriter Night at SteelStacks
2023-11-17 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
On Friday, November 17, ECM Collective will return home to Bethlehem, PA to present Nashville Meets Bethlehem: An All-Local, Nashville-Style Songwriter Night at SteelStacks.
This first-of-its-kind experience, presented in conjunction with the Your Next Favorite Band podcast and ArtsQuest, will feature two Nashville-style songwriter’s rounds featuring four acts apiece. Each artist will take turns performing acoustic versions of their original songs (and sharing the stories behind them). This intimate setting allows for interaction between the artists themselves, as well as the audience, creating an experience rooted in connection and community.
Our lineup features (in alphabetical order):
The Beautiful Distortion
Billy Bauer and Chris Lorenzetti
Bobby Siegfried of Chasing Daylight
Bronte Fall
Carly Comando of Slingshot Dakota
Chelsea Mitchell of Dirty Dollhouse
Roi and the Secret People
TIOGA
Tickets are available now for $20 at SteelStacks.org!

FREE: Tax Strategies for Musicians and Gig Workers
2024-03-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 519 Donelson Pike, 519 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Hear from a former full-time touring musician who now owns and operates a chain of tax preparation offices throughout Middle Tennessee. You will learn tips and strategies, and find answers to any questions you have, as you prepare ahead of the April 15 tax filing deadline.

NashLive! Presents: Alexis Donn, The Healers, and ARREIS
2024-04-26 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Helping Our Music Evolve, 615 Main St., Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
NashLive! welcomes an interstellar lineup of Nashville-based artists for a first-of-its-kind live music and content creation experience — and you get to be a part of the magic!
Alexis Donn is a Nashville-based pop artist who writes music to remind you how powerful your soul really is. On April 26, she’ll give us a first glimpse into her Star Child Universe.
The Healers are Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca, a duo of Nashville-based heal hop artists on a mission to heal the world through music. Both prolific in their own right, The Healers are among Nashville’s most prominent and best beloved hip hop acts.
On her newest record, Vices, ARREIS takes on the human condition and dives deeply into the the fact that everyone has a little bit of darkness in their lives. From fiery, bright reds to muted, sullen maroons, the red era is ready to make a dramatic mark on the world of pop music.

Sounds of the Underground: Songwriters of Eastern Pennsylvania
2024-06-21 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Two stages. Eight acts.
One EPIC first Friday of summer.
Underground Music Collective — that’s us! — will return to our homeland of Bethlehem, PA for a summertime party unlike any we’ve ever thrown.
We’ll once again team with our friends at Your Next Favorite Band at SteelStacks, as we present Sounds of the Underground: Songwriters of Eastern Pennsylvania. This special evening full of homegrown talent will take place on Friday, June 21 — the first Friday of summer — beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Our performers are…

Alex Radus (Folk/Singer-songwriter)
Bren (Indie/Alternative)
Chelsea Mitchell of Dirty Dollhouse (Alt-Americana)
Greg Adams of TIOGA (Rock)
Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise (Hip Hop/Alternative)
Tye Vallone & Brie Emsee of The Groove Merchants (Blues/Rock/Soul)

Then, we kick the evening into overdrive at 9 p.m., right across 1st St. on the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square. There, we’ll be joined by high-powered, harmonic rock band The Beautiful Distortion, before closing the evening with Radus’ well-regarded alt-rock project, Hot4Robot.
Oh, and one more thing… it’s free to attend!

Monday Night Mastermind: Community Kickoff Edition
2024-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Join us on Monday, July 15 for the return of our Monday Night Mastermind virtual meetup!

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The Monday Night Mastermind is an opportunity for musicians and creatives to connect, learn, and grow together. These meetups are a great opportunity to share your successes, work through challenges, and find new ways to collaborate with the creatives in our community.

Our return Monday Night Mastermind will be open to the public, to celebrate the launch of our new UMC Academy community! This serves as a chance to connect with members of our community, and get an inside look at the ways the UMC Academy can help you grow your artist platform into a sustainable, values-driven creative ecosystem.

Learn more about the UMC Academy: https://umcworldwide.com/academy

Fundamentals of Beatmaking: A Live Q&A with Foundation Mecca
2024-07-17 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Foundation Mecca is a Nashville-based hip hop artist and producer who wears many hats. He’s one-third of the heal hop trio Heru Heru, as well as one half of Da Healerz with fellow Nashville native, Lord Goldie.

In this virtual session, Foundation will reveal everything you need to know to get started making beats for artist projects, sync, and more. We invite you to bring your questions to the chat, which we’ll answer live on the stream!
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This conversation is being offered to the public for FREE by the UMC Academy. For more educational content and creative connections, consider joining the Academy today: https://umcworldwide.com/academy.
