The UPstar Music Live Entertainment Handbook is a resource designed to help everyone win. For the rising artists and songwriters new to town looking for new places to play their original music, connect with other folks in the industry and have a good time. For the individuals who have been around and are just looking for a change of scenery. And this resource can also be a great breakdown for music fans and tourists who want to experience the incredible original music scene... what Nashville is truly all about.
When you think of Nashville the first thing that comes to mind is the immense presence of the music scene. Everywhere you look... Broadway, coffee shops, restaurants, stores, hotels - you name it, usually there is someone propped up on a barstool singing your favorite tunes by Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen and more. The only thing cooler than watching these talented individuals play covers is watching them showcase their original music during a writers round or full band showcase. As Nashville grows, so does the numbers of opportunities for rising and independent artists and songwriters to put their talents on display around town.
Updated: March 1st, 2024
Good Company
Founder/Host of show:
Drake Lopez & Gary Frost
Day of the week show is on/times per month:
Every Tuesday
Locations:
TailGate Brewery Music Row (1538 Demonbreun St Nashville, TN) -
The Row (110 Lyle Ave Nashville, TN)
Type: Writers' Round
Description of show:
A Nashville writers round with a twist
Contact Information:
email: good company.round@gmail.com
Instagram: @goodcompanyround
Homemade Music
Founder/Host of show:
Sean Flannery
Day of the week show is on/times per month:
Thursday (1-2 times a month)
Locations:
Tavern at the Village (501 Hadley Village Blvd Old Hickory,TN)
Type: Writers' Round
Description of show:
Homemade Music focuses on showcasing Independent artists/ Songwriters in a variety of locations
Contact Information:
Instagram: @homemade_musicofficial
Lucky Money Live
Founder/Host of show:
Sarah Morey (Founder), Cassidy Best (Host)
Day of the week show is on/times per month:
Every Monday,
Every Second Monday of The Month
Every Third Thursday of The Month
Locations:
Common's Club at The Virgin Hotel (1 Music Square W Nashville, TN) - Every Monday
Live Oak (1522 Demonbreun St Nashville,TN) - Every Second Monday of The Month
Brugada (204 Commerce St Nashville, TN) - Every Third Thursday of The Month
Type: Writers' Round & Full Band Showcase
Description of show:
Writer's rounds and showcases from Nashville's best up-and-coming artists and songwriters!
Contact Information:
Follow us @luckymoneylive on Instagram!
Lyrics and Longnecks
Founder/Host of show:
Olin Wallace
Day of the week show is on/times per month:
Every third Tuesday in Nashville
Locations:
The Row (110 Lyle Ave Nashville, TN) - Tuesday
Type: Writers' Round
Description of show:
Writers' round from 7-11pm. 3 writers per hour 4 songs a piece
Contact Information:
DM the round Instagram @lyricsandLongnecks
On The Verge (Undiscovered Nashville)
Founder/Host of show:
Tony Wolfe
Day of the week show is on/times per month:
Every Wednesday
Locations:
The Greenlight Bar (833 Hawkins St Nashville, TN)
Type: Writers' Round & Full Band Showcase
Description of show:
Our show is a mix of rounds and feature artist showcases. You will see country, pop, rock, and r&b writers.
Contact Information:
DM @undiscoverednashville on Instagram
Playlisted
Founder/Host of show:
Austin Burke
Day of the week show is on/times per month:
Every Monday
Locations:
The Green Light Bar (833 Hawkins St, Nashville, TN)
Type: Live Podcast
Description of show:
Playlisted is not a podcast and it’s also not a writers round. It’s both. The show allows artists to play a song in front of Nashville's biggest stars, industry members and celebrities, while singing to a packed house of fans. This show is unlike any other and is sure to bring a new element to Nashville's live music scene.
Contact Information:
email Ab@playlistedpod.com
Reelin Hooks
Founder/Host of show:
Emily Garmon (host) and Tony Garmon
Day of the week show is on/times per month:
1-2 per month
Locations:
Live Oak (1522 Demonbreun St Nashville,TN)
Type: Writers' Round & Full Band Showcase
Description of show:
An Outdoors inspired Songwriter showcase dressed in camo. 🤘🏻🔥
Putting the heart and soul back into loving the journey. Cant love hunting just for the buck, enjoying the process is everything. It’s what keeps us in a blind for hours. Same with songwriting. Love the journey not just the destination. The prize is the bonus!
Contact Information:
email: reelinhooks@gmail.com
Instagram DM: @reelinhooks
Roses and Roulette (Fantom Presents)
Founder/Host of show:
Fantom Presents/Beka Bishop
Day of the week show is on/times per month:
Second Tuesday of the month
Locations:
The Green Light Bar (833 Hawkins St, Nashville, TN)
Type: Writers' Round
Description of show:
Female Forward (NOT Female only) showcase with brief interview after set to allow set time to be all about the music.
Contact Information:
email beka@fantompresents.com or DM @fantompresents
Song Suffragettes
Founder/Host of show:
Todd Cassetty
Day of the week show is on/times per month:
Every Monday at 6 PM
Locations:
The Listening Room (618 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN)
Type: Writers' Round
Description of show:
All female singer-songwriter showcase
Contact Information:
Songs and Stories
Founder/Host of show:
Jesse Allen
Day of the week show is on/times per month:
Last Tuesday of every month - 7PM start
Locations:
Bobby’s Idle Hour (9 Music Sq S Nashville, TN)
Type: Writers' Round
Description of show:
A monthly writers round at the famous Bobby’s Idle Hour Tavern on Music Row. It is meant to be a more laid back, listening room type environment where artists and songwriters can share their songs and dive into the stories behind the songs.
Contact Information:
Instagram DM @songsandstories or songsandstories615@gmail.com
The Co-Writers Round
Founder/Host of show:
Korie Burton Rott
Day of the week show is on/times per month:
The first and third Wednesday of each month
Locations:
Tin Roof Midtown (1516 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN)
Type: Writers' Round
Description of show:
A monthly writers round that brings groups of songwriters to the stage to play the music they’ve written together
Contact Information:
Instagram @cowritersroundnash or
The Get Up
Founder/Host of show:
Savio Productions
Day of the week show is on/times per month:
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Locations:
Big Jimmy's (109 2nd Ave N Nashville,TN) - Wednesdays
Phat Bites (2730 Lebanon Pike Nashville,TN) -Saturday
Type: Writers' Round
Description of show:
Weekly writers' rounds
Contact Information:
@TheGetUpNashville on Instagram
The Showcase (UPstar Music)
Founder/Host of show:
Jamie Shoemaker (UPstar Music)
Day of the week show is on/times per month:
Wednesday/ twice a month
Location:
The Rusty Nail (4054 Andrew Jackson Way Hermitage, TN)
Type: Writers' Round
Description of show:
From #1 hit songwriters to rising artists, The Showcase is a writer's round based in Nashville, TN featuring Music City's finest. Come out and join us for an exciting night of original music and hear the stories behind the songs. Come hang, discover & connect!
Contact Information:
Submit the application form on our website www.upstarmusiconline.com or DM our Instagram @upstarmusic
The UPstar Music Live Entertainment Handbook is an invaluable resource for emerging artists and songwriters navigating the complexities of the music industry.
Its comprehensive guidance on live performances, industry insights, and practical tips makes it a must-read for those aiming to establish a successful career in music. UPstar Music's dedication to supporting new talent is evident through this well-crafted handbook, providing essential tools to thrive in the competitive world of live entertainment.
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