Upcoming Music Events in Music City

There is no place in the world where you can hear better music than in Nashville Tennessee. This city is full of the top performers, songwriters and musicians! Music events are held in large stadiums (like the Bridgstone Arena and Nissan Stadium) and small bars & pubs all over Nashville. It is not just country music either, you will hear Rock, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Bluegrass...from top performers on every stage. Everything you can imagine you can find it in Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

Music City - Says it All!

Nashville is known for the giant music events that bring fans here from all over the world. Nashville has huge major event buildings in downtown and many more all around the city to host any size event. All of the downtown honky-tonks feature live music all day long. You don't even have to go inside you can just walk up and down the streets to hear amazing music. Weekends are full of festivals all featuring music (and food) that drive in tourist and fans. Music, music, and more music - you will love it!

Upcoming Music Events

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Thursday & Friday | 7 PM
Join Lee Rascone Sr & Lee Rascone Jr., when they host weekly songwriter's nights in Nashville, TN at Millennium Maxwell House.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

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Monday, October 9, 2023

The Monday Night Jazz series returns at their new home in North Nashville, The Local Distro, March 1. The series began in 2015 at The Loft at Ella Jeans and has been serving up hot jazz ever since.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Enjoy Live Music at 3rd & Lindsley Nashville

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Monday - Saturday 6 PM & 8:30 PM
Enjoy the best live music at The Listening Room Cafe in Nashville Tennessee. Purchase your tickets from their website.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Nosey Flynn is the preeminent Nashville-based Irish music group. With a repertoire of songs dating from the 13th century to the present, there isn’t a style of Celtic music Nosey Flynn cannot play.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The famous Acme Feed & Seed stage prides itself on being a discovery platform for Authentic Nashville Music. From funk, soul, R&B, country and more, there's a little something for everyone at Acme.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Live Music every day
We have live music every single day and our known for having the most talented musicians on Lower Broadway! We allow entry to all ages before 9 PM then everyone must be 21+ after 9 PM to be onsite.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

THE MUSICIANS ARE PERFORMING LIVE ON STAGE AGAIN!

We are excited to continue our live music program at the brewery taproom.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Nightly Live Music - check out their calendar for details.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

May 14, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, 2023

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Offering an adventure through food, drink and song, every Thursday through October 26 from 5:30 – 10 PM.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Cool off from the summer heat at Kenect Nashville’s Pool Jams! For a spinoff of the popular Lobby Jams series, visit the Kenect pool every third Tuesday for live music from new artists who happen to be Kenect members, staff, and friends.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Music in the Meadow is a one-of-a-kind, fall concert series to raise vital operating funds for Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Check The Nashville Palaces website for this weeks live music performances.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Nightly at 7:30 PM

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

October 5th-8th, 2023

The Oktoberfest is Nashville’s oldest running festival and a Tennessee tradition since 1980, and has grown to be the South’s largest Fall Festival.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

The Gulch Market is back this fall for you and your furry friends on Friday, October 6th from 4-7PM in Noble Park! Don’t have a furry friend? No problem – puppies will be available for adoption through Nashville Humane Association.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Celebrating our 14th year in 2023, the National Banana Pudding Festival celebrates the ultimate Southern Treat: Banana Pudding.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Join us for 2 epic outdoor afternoons of FREE local music, food trucks, craft vendors, delicious brews, and good vibes at New Heights Brewing just south of downtown (20 min walk to Bridgestone).

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Singer-songwriter Adam Hambrick wrote all ten songs on his most recent album, Free Country.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Life is crazy hard, community shouldn't be. Bring your friends, family, your neighbor, or the stranger you met on the street to the For the Girl Conference coming to Christ Church Nashville.

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

The Prine Family Presents: You Got Gold — Celebrating the Songs of John Prine will take place at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater on Sunday, Oct.

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Lil YachtyHip-Hop/RapCombining feel-good positivity, druggy weirdness, and wild ATLian flair into a style he termed "bubblegum trap," rapper Lil Yachty scored his first platinum single with "One Night" (2016).

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Within the lobby of the Graduate Nashville, Cross-Eyed Critters - the animatronic karaoke bar - is hosting two fun interactive evenings this month:

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Start your weekend with the Urban Cowboy Line Dancers!

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

Visit 6th & Peabody on October 14 for the Oktoberfest celebration of a lifetime! Enjoy this FREE all-day event with football and plenty of beer and moonshine to go around.

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

NoCapHip-Hop/Rap“When you listen to me, you can hear my pain,” says NoCap. “My music doesn’t sound like anybody else’s. I don’t ever want to be in a box. I’m creating my own wave.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

Bassist and vocalist Vickie Vaughn fronts the Vickie Vaughn Band, a progressive bluegrass ensemble. She has performed at DelFest and the Grand Ole Opry and has toured as a backing vocalist with Patty Loveless.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

Thrice
Post-Hardcore

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Nessa Barrett
Pop Rock

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Yolan welcomes Marilisa Allegrini, CEO of Allegrini Estates to present an incredible selection of San Polo wines from Tuscany’s renowned wine region, Montalcino.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Yahritza Y Su Esencia
Mexican Sierreno

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Join us for a fun night of dancing to all your favorite Taylor Swift songs and more with our DJ Eric McCandless!

Dress as your favorite ERA and join in the contest for best version!

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Visitors can celebrate the Country Music Hall of Fame’s 2023 inductees — Bob McDill, Patty Loveless and Tanya Tucker — by creating their own Hall of Fame medallion or plaque.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Your United States Air Force Band will host a rare and exciting event to hear great patriotic music, broadway classics and a salute to celebrate our veterans!

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Join Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center as we host an EPIC Masquerade Gala.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Experience performances by world renowned Vienna Light Orchestra as they play cinema's most iconic music surrounded by over 2,000 LED candles. An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Andrew Lloyd Weber and many more.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Kim McLean wrote "Beautiful Goodbye" (Jennifer Hanson), "Forever Everyday" (Lee Ann Womack), "Stuck in Love" (the Judds) and songs recorded by Billy Gilman, Tim McGraw and Trisha Yearwood.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

October 21, 2023 NOON - 5PM

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Visitors can join the museum to learn more about the banjo and try it themselves with guidance from musician and educator Joe Z. Johnson, a multi-instrumentalist, ethnomusicologist and advocate for Black stringband music.

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

Join the Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 3:00 pm at MTSU School of Music for ‘Portraits’, featuring illustrative, orchestral works from around the world including Respighi’s Pines of Rome!

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Sunday, October 22, 2023
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Friday, October 27, 2023

JOIN US FOR THE MIXTAPE HALLOWEEN PARTY AND COSTUME CONTEST!

This 80's band is hosting the party filled with their electric 80's songs to dance to , costume contests , drink specials and more surprises throughout the evening !

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Music fans often wear buttons, shirts and other accessories to show support for their favorite artists. Historically, buttons have also been used to express thoughts and ideas.

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 11:00am -3:00pm

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Visitors of all ages are invited to step back in time and take a night tour through the grounds of the Bowen Plantation Home and Historic Mansker's Station.

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Songwriter and recording artist Ashland Craft released her debut album, Travelin’ Kind — which included nine songs she co-wrote — in 2021.

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Visitors can join the museum for Halloween fun. This party will celebrate the spooky and silly parts of the season. Participants can create a festive mask, design a pail for gathering candy and contribute to a collaborative art project.

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Originally from Hartstown, Pennsylvania, Laird moved to Tennessee after high school to attend Middle Tennessee State University. In the more than 25 years since, he has become one of country music’s most sought-after songwriters.

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Born and raised in Texas, two-time Grammy-winner Rodney Crowell arrived in Nashville in the early 1970s and rose to prominence as a songwriter before establishing himself as a critically acclaimed solo artist in his own right.

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

Multi-instrumentalist Shaun Richardson has performed or recorded with Tyler Booth, Dailey & Vincent, Jessie James Decker, Béla Fleck, Sierra Hull, TJ Jackson, Michael Martin Murphey, Catie Offerman, Chris Shifflett, Country Music Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Jeremy ZuckerPopJeremy Zucker asks a lot of questions. He wonders about the state of the planet. He ponders what’s on the mind of his crush. He marvels at what all of this means. No matter what though, he’s always thinking bigger.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Students will learn songwriting fundamentals, including the basics of song form, rhyme scheme, meter and secrets behind the creative process.

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Friday, November 3, 2023

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

This show is always a sell out so don't miss this amazing Journey Tribute band!

VIP Balcony Suite available!

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Saturday, Nov 4, 2023 from 9 AM- 4 PM
Where: McGavock High School- 3150 McGavock Pike Nashville, TN 37214
Crafts- Food Trucks - Live Music - Free Admission - Booth Rentals available

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Annual Christmas Craft - first Saturday in November 9 AM-4PM
Free Admission - Food Trucks - Live Music - Crafts

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Album covers add a visual element to the story a performer is trying to tell through their music. Linda Ronstadt used bright colors and images on many album covers throughout her career.

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

As one of the oldest poster and design shops in America, Hatch Show Print is still printing show posters for musicians, bands and performers, one at a time, via letterpress printing.

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Many artists customize and personalize their instruments.

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Multi-instrumentalist Tim Galloway has performed with Gary Allan, Luke Bryan, Tracy Lawrence, Dustin Lynch, Jake Owen, Josh Turner and Keith Urban, and he has recorded with Ingrid Andress, Kolby Cooper, Chris Janson, Cody Johnson, Little Big Town,

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Christopher Cross made history when he won five Grammys — including in the all-genre "Big Four" categories, Album of the Year, Song of the Year (for the single "Sailing"), Record of the Year (also for "Sailing") and Best New Artist — on the streng

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

A Musical Conversation with Valerie June, Rachael Davis, Thao and Yasmin Williams is a powerhouse collective of multi-instrumentalists influenced by a kaleidoscope of musical traditions.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The Japanese HouseDream Pop“I know I shouldn’t need it but I want affection / I know I shouldn’t want it but I need attention,” sings Amber Bain – AKA UK musician The Japanese House – on “Touching Yourself”, a sad and sexy pop-leaning earworm abou

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

Attendees can bow a fiddle, pluck a banjo and strum a ukulele. The Musical Instrument Petting Zoo offers budding musicians a chance to try new and familiar instruments.

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

Emo Night NashvilleEmoEst. 2015 @joco_shows brings all the hugs and shots and @bangahrang brings all the bangers

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Whether their wearer is making a style statement or working on a ranch or a farm, cowboy boots have long been part of the country music story.

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Whether their wearer is making a style statement or working on a ranch or a farm, cowboy boots have long been part of the country music story.

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Lars Thorson has been a member of Kane Brown’s touring band since 2018 and has also performed or recorded with Tyler Hubbard, electronic DJ Marshmello, Restless Road, Sam Rochford and Granger Smith.

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Monday, November 13, 2023

LP.Alternative RockWith powerhouse vocals, genre-bucking attitude, and a sharp pen that distills potent feelings into soaring pop hooks, LP has become one of the most internationally beloved singer-songwriters of their generation.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The MenzingersPunkSince forming as teenagers in 2006, The Menzingers have shown their strength as rough-and-tumble storytellers, turning out songs equally rooted in frenetic energy and lifelike detail.

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Friday, November 17, 2023

GIRLS NIGHT OUT

AN ACOUSTIC COUNTRY ROCKIN' EXPERIENCE featuring:

GRETCHEN WILSON
Bridgette Tatum
Anita Cochran
Jessie G

THIS WILL BE A NIGHT TO REMEMBER HERE AT THE MULEHOUSE!

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Friday, November 17, 2023

With a dusty baritone as bright as an eternally lit jukebox and tattooed fingers around the fretboard of a rare guitar, Stephen Sanchez tunes into longing and love with the acuity of a triedand-tested troubadour—yet he’s only 19-years-old.

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Yacht Rock RevuePopEmbark on a nostalgic voyage through the shimmering seas of music with Yacht Rock Revue, the ultimate purveyors of the smooth, yacht rock sound and who many reverently consider the godfathers of Yacht Rock.

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

A Mulehouse favorite • Some of Nashville’s finest musicians performing Eagles & Don Henley hits with exceptional musical precision

WE SOLD OUT SEPTEMBER SO ADDING THIS SHOW!!!

This night is one you don't want to miss!

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

A Mulehouse favorite • Some of Nashville’s finest musicians performing Eagles & Don Henley hits with exceptional musical precision

WE SOLD OUT SEPTEMBER SO ADDING THIS SHOW!!!

This night is one you don't want to miss!

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

Pecos & the Rooftops perform live at Marathon Music Works

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

Hollywood UndeadRap-RockHollywood Undead is a band from Hollywood, California that has sold millions of records worldwide in addition to amassing billions of streams.
 

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Friday, November 24, 2023

DvsnContemporary R&BToronto duo dvsn, consisting of producer Nineteen85 and vocalist Daniel Daley, are best known for their narcotic slow-jams that R&B lovers live for.

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

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Friday, December 1, 2023

6lackR&BPronounced "Black", the three-time GRAMMY-nominated and multi-platinum selling artist 6LACK has brilliantly captured a voice of a generation through his dynamic art for years now.

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 4:00pm

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Small-town sibling trio, Girl Named Tom seeks to create harmony in a world divided.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Small-town sibling trio, Girl Named Tom seeks to create harmony in a world divided.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Dec 13 - 23, 2023
One of Music City’s most treasured traditions will return with Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s beloved “Christmas at the Ryman’ residency.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss will perform songs from his 2021 holiday album, A Very Darren Crissmas, his first-ever full-length project, which includes an eclectic collection of big band Christmas classics, novelty tunes and modern-da

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

See GRAMMY® award-winning duo for KING + COUNTRY for their Drummer Boy Christmas Tour!

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Friday, December 22, 2023

See GRAMMY® award-winning duo for KING + COUNTRY for their Drummer Boy Christmas Tour!

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOWKetch Secor (fiddle, harmonica, guitar, banjo, vocals) - Morgan Jahnig (upright bass) - Cory Younts (mandolin, keyboards, drums, vocals) - Jerry Pentecost (drums, mandolin) - Mike Harris (slide guitar, guitar, mandolin, banjo

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Sunday, December 31, 2023

There is no better way to celebrate NYE - This New Year’s Eve, let THE GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT introduce you to the Perry Danos Band! Offering a wide variety of music and memories from Sinatra to Soul, Pop, Rock, Jazz, and Big Band.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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Friday, May 10, 2024

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