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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.

NashLive! Sonic Kaleidoscope ft. Shawney Rainne, Fiona Maura, and Sarah Manzo
2024-07-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Helping Our Music Evolve, 615 Main St., Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
NashLive! is back for the summer, ready to turn up the heat with a multi-faceted live music experience you’ll be talking about for the rest of 2024 — and beyond.
On Saturday, July 20, come to Helping Our Music Evolve (615 Main St., Suite G1, Nashville) to experience the NashLive! Sonic Kaleidoscope. On this night, rising stars in Music City’s pop, R&B, and hip hop communities will come together to present vivid soundscapes and captivating performances.
Performers include…
Shawney Rainne: Originally from the country music genre, she has evolved her sound into soulful pop infused with depth and emotion. Her debut track “Liar” aired on MTV’s Siesta Key in 2020, showcasing her talents to a broader audience.
She founded my Rainne Entertainment, a platform where she channels her passions into dynamic storytelling through music and artistic flair.
Her love for fashion shines through her brand, Alter Ego. She also expresses her creativity through movement, dance, and curating unique experiences, including one-of-a-kind events, directing music videos, and developing innovative performance productions.
Central to Shawney’s work is empowering self-acceptance and expression. Through vulnerable songwriting, she explores themes of healing, love, spirituality, and unlocking one’s potential. Shawney also embraces alter egos that highlight different aspects of her identity. Her goal is to inspire others to trust themselves, embrace failure, and discover their most authentic selves through radical self-acceptance.

Fiona Maura is a dream pop songstress originally from the space coast of Florida, currently residing, writing, and performing in Nashville, TN. Her ethereal sound fuses soulful folk melodies, dreamy textures, and spiritual lyricism. As seen on American Idol, Fiona is a certified sound healer and weaves her sound bowls and healing instruments through her live shows and production. She was runner up for Best Singer-Songwriter in Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville 2022, and performed at First Horizon Park as part of Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville Festival in 2023.

Sarah Manzo: Nashville-based artist, Sarah Manzo, is an unstoppable Jersey girl who is determined to leave her mark on music. At 24 years old, she has worked with Grammy-nominated musicians and has performed all over the country. Manzo’s debut album, “Brain on Fire,” is a cross-section of indie, soul, pop, and musical theatre. Her songs are meant to confront her past while acting as a sounding board for those around her. Manzo found a way to heal through songwriting by telling stories that were authentic to her about struggles with mental health, growing pains, and feeling like an outcast. “I want to be a big sister to those listening and encourage others to embrace their individuality.” With the vulnerability of Amy Winehouse, the lyrical specificity of Taylor Swift, and the vocal stylings of Ariana Grande, Manzo is ready to share her coming-of-age story with the world.

Tickets are now on sale — and they come in two different flavors!

Basic Babe ($15): Ready to experience an epic night? Grab a general admission ticket and you’re good to go!
Party Like a Rock Star ($45): General Admission PLUS unlimited access to our specialty cocktail bar! You read that right! An extra 30 bucks gets you access to the open bar! You won’t find a deal like this anywhere else in Nashville.

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Using Data to Understand Your Audience
2024-07-24 19:00 - 19:30 | Online
Ender Bowen is a Nashville-based musician, author, podcaster, husband, father, and Aspiring Compassionist. Ender is using his creative ecosystem to foster and build a community of “little lights,” in an effort to create a more compassionate world.
Join us for this live conversation, as we dive into the ways Ender Bowen uses data to understand his growing audience, and deliver more of the content and experiences they want. This is a must-attend for ANYONE looking to build a thriving creative enterprise!
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This conversation is being offered to the public for FREE by the UMC Academy. For more educational content and connections, consider joining the Academy today: https://umcworldwide.com/academy.

Perfect Your Pitch LIVE (at the Musikfest Industry & Education Conference)
2024-08-02 13:30 - 14:30 | ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
UMC Founder Gerard Longo will present Perfect Your Pitch: Building Authentic Connections as an Independent Artist, live at the first-ever Musikfest Industry & Education Conference on Friday, August 2.
Perfect Your Pitch is a comprehensive roadmap for building a values-based artist brand, and connecting that brand to fans (new and existing), media outlets, talent buyers, potential partners, and more.
Get tickets for the conference here!

Sunday Funday Crew 90s Brunch Extravaganza
2024-09-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Flavor 90s Bar, 1524 Demonbreun St., Nashville, TN, United States
Join us for a blast from the past with a fun round of “Never Have I Ever” at our 90s Sunday Funday brunch. Get ready to spill your secrets!
Our 90s Brunch Extravaganza takes place each and every Sunday at Flavor 90s Bar (1526 Demonbreun St., Nashville) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Next2Rise: f1oater., Julia Kahn, and ARREIS
2024-09-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Flavor 90s Bar, 1524 Demonbreun St., Nashville, TN, United States
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We’re teaming up with Flavor 90s Bar (1526 Demonbreun St., Nashville) to give you the opportunity to catch some of the best emerging talent — from Nashville and beyond! Our bi-weekly Next2Rise series is a live music experience featuring artists who are destined for bright lights and big stages.
Our Sept. 11 lineup features:
f1oater. IG | Spotify
Julia Kahn: IG | Spotify
ARREIS: IG | Spotify

Gussapolooza Music & Arts Festival 2024
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-15 | Georgian Bay Steam Show Grounds, Cookstown, Ontario, Canada
Based in Cookstown, Ontario, Gussapolooza is “a haven for artists, creators, and entrepreneurial spirits.” This unique 3-day camp-out extravaganza celebrates Canada’s emerging music and arts scene with live performances, seminars, networking opportunities, and an array of food and beverage options. More than 50 bands from across Canada perform on multiple stages and represent diverse genres like rock, country, folk, hip-hop, electronic, pop, and more.
Within this partnership, Underground Music Collective will provide media support for Gussapolooza before, during, and after this year’s festival — including live updates from the festival, and a recap photo gallery after its conclusion. In addition, UMC Founder Gerard Longo will present Perfect Your Pitch: Building Authentic Connections as an Independent Artist during the festival’s seminar portion, Sunday, September 15 at 11 a.m.
Tickets and camping passes to Gussapolooza 2024 are available now. Get yours below, and stay tuned here for updates!

Next2Rise: Open Mic Edition
2024-09-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Flavor 90s Bar, 1524 Demonbreun St., Nashville, TN, United States
Who is #Next2Rise?

How about YOU?!

We’re switching things up for the next installment of our Next2Rise series at Flavor 90s Bar (1526 Demonbreun St., Nashville) by giving YOU a chance to show us what you’ve got!

Come on out on Wednesday, Sept. 25 to play a few songs. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find yourself on an upcoming Next2Rise lineup…

LIVE WEBINAR: Perfect Your Pitch: Building Authentic Connections as an Independent Artist
2024-10-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Perfect Your Pitch: Building Authentic Connections as an Independent Artist is the quintessential guide for up-and-coming musicians building their artist platform. We walk through the steps of developing your authentic artist brand, connecting to your audience, and using the momentum gained to find opportunities in media, live performance, and partnerships while building a sustainable, profitable creative ecosystem — on their own terms.
Bookmark this live stream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRDhjxBAXZk
In approximately 45 minutes, we cover:
-The Two Harsh, Yet Simple Truths that all career-oriented artists must embrace.
-What truly connects an artist to their audience (Hint: It’s more than just the music!)
-The importance of building a brand that is true to your own Values, Mission, and Vision.
-How to present your brand in a way that brings unique value to your audience and industry tastemakers.
-The foundational aspects of building a sustainable creative business.
-Why relationships are the most important currency of all.

MEMBERS ONLY: Monday Night Mastermind
2024-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Members Only)
Our weekly Monday Night Mastermind calls are starting up again for the fall! Join us every Monday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT starting Monday, October 7 for an opportunity to connect to your community, share your challenges and triumphs, and spark new ideas.
Want in? Join the UMC Community!

MEMBERS ONLY: Monday Night Mastermind
2024-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Online (Members Only)
Our weekly Monday Night Mastermind calls are starting up again for the fall! Join us every Monday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT for an opportunity to make important connections, share your challenges, celebrate your triumphs, and spark new ideas.
Want in? Join the UMC Community!
