Jimmie Vaughan and The Tilt-A-Whirl Band
2023-04-16 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Jimmie Vaughan and The Tilt-A-Whirl Band – The Franklin Theatre
In true Texas fashion,four-time Grammy-winner Jimmie Vaughan has helped breathe new life into the music that has been his lifeline all these decades, becoming a hero to those who cherish America’s real gift to musical history.
“When I talk about country and blues, they’re the same thing,” Jimmie Vaughan says. “Muddy Waters and Hank Williams, Webb Pierce and Jimmy Reed. When I was a kid, I didn’t understand the difference. Everybody was always asking me, ‘Why do you want to play blues? Why don’t you play country?’ But I would listen to the country guys and they would be doing a Jimmy Reed song. They’re playing the same lick. And Ray Charles, Little Milton, Guitar Junior, Lonnie Brooks, B.B. King–they all did country songs. Is Bob Wills country blues or jazz? And the answer is, it’s American music. I’m tired of trying to pigeonhole everything. I want to bring it together; it comes from the same place.”
As a young teenager in Oak Cliff, Texas, his father told him to take guitar lessons if he wanted to really learn the instrument. But when Vaughan’s teacher told the guitar student it wasn’t going to work because the student “was too far gone” to learn from the lesson books, Jimmie Vaughan knew he was on his own. Which was perfect for him, because the blues would be his teacher for life. For those who find themselves living inside this true American music, it becomes a way of life, and a musical force to follow forever.
Jimmie Vaughan became possessed by his instrument while listening to the blues on the Black radio station in Dallas, and it has been that way ever since. When something this strong takes over, there is no way out—the pursuit just keeps going deeper.
Jimmie Vaughan has been playing the blues he hears in his head and feels in his heart for over a half-century.
When he first heard songs like Phil Upchurch’s “You Can’t Sit Down,” The Nightcaps’ “Wine, Wine, Wine” and B.B. King’s many hit songs in the early 1960s, he knew he had found his music. And ever since then, it’s been a constant quest to play the blues, whether it was in early 1970s Austin bands like Storm and then the Fabulous Thunderbirds, or later with brother Stevie Ray Vaughan on their FAMILY STYLE album, and on his own releases throughout the 1990s and in 2001.
Then the solo albums stopped, until in 2010, Vaughan had an idea to start recording The Great American Blues Songbook. He assembled the kind of band most musicians can only dream about, and began recording his dream set list at Top Hat and Wire Studios in Austin. Never one to back down from a great idea, in 2011 Vaughan and band went back into the same studio and recorded a second collection of some of his favorite songs, zeroing in on that music’s ability to light a fuse wherever it was heard.
Last fall, to help celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the first of the BLUES, BALLADS AND FAVOURITES albums, THE PLEASURE’S ALL MINE compiled both albums as a collection,?and was released alongside a Vinyl reissue of 2016’s JIMMIE VAUGHAN TRIO featuring Mike Flanigin LIVE AT C-BOY’S release, which featured songs recorded at the venerable Austin nightspot that Vaughan and crew call home when they are in town.
In 2019, his newest release, BABY, PLEASE COME HOME brought him back into the spotlight with yet another Grammy nomination, and a Blues Foundation Award for Best Male Artist.
This year, he celebrates his life in the blues and on the road with THE JIMMIE VAUGHAN STORY, a special limited-edition box set and book including over 200 photos covering his life and the breadth of his remarkable career. And yet, Vaughan still feels like he is just getting started, devoted to making sure he is able to give back to the music that has given him so much. The blues is in Jimmie Vaughan’s blood, has been there since the start, and will stay there forever.
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.

Music 4 Music Songwriters Night
2023-04-17 19:00 - 22:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Ravenwood Band presents Music 4 Music, a Songwriters Night & Silent Auction, to be held at The Franklin Theatre, to benefit the Ravenwood High School Band.
The evening will feature acoustic performances by award-winning singers & songwriters who have written songs for nationally known artists such as Chicago, Martina McBride, Blake Shelton, and Tracey Lawrence.
Featuring Jackson Dreyer, Mikey Wayne, Marc Beeson, Dan Couch, Brinley Addington, and more.
To purchase tickets please visit:
https://www.franklintheatre.com
Silent Auction opens April 1st:
https://fly.causepilot.com/rhs/music
Proceeds from ticket sales & silent auction will help to fund our very own band tower. The fundraiser will be held April 17th, 2023 at the historic Franklin Theatre.

An Evening with The Warren Brothers benefitting Faithfully Restored
2023-04-18 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Join Faithfully Restored for a night out for a cause featuring live music from The Warren Brothers. Funds raised from the evening will benefit Faithfully Restored’s programs, including mothers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago this Mother’s Day.
Entertainment: The Warren Brothers are a songwriting duo that have written hits for Tim McGraw (“If You’re Reading This”, “Felt Good on My Lips”, “Highway Don’t Care”, “Thought About You”), Toby Keith (“Red Solo Cup”), Keith Urban (“Little Bit of Everything”), Faith Hill (“The Lucky One”), Martina McBride (“Anyway”, “Wrong Baby Wrong”), Dierks Bentley (“Feel That Fire”), Jerrod Niemann (“Drink To That All Night”), Jason Aldean (“Lights Come On”, “We Back”), Blake Shelton (“Every Time I Hear That Song”), Chris Young (“Sober Saturday Night”) and more!
Those who would like to support Faithfully Restored but cannot attend the event may make an online donation at www.faithfullyrestoredwomen.com.
Additional Information:

Adult only event
Wine, beer and mixed drinks are available for purchase.
Thanks to our sponsor Vaco, 100% of ticket purchase goes towards our mission to spread hope to women walking through hardships.

Secrets of the Goose Mini Class at Saint Goose!
2023-04-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Saint Goose Wine and Spirits Shop, 134 2nd Avenue North, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Secrets of the Goose Mini Class at Saint Goose in Downtown Franklin. It’s a Secret! Show up and be surprised.

About Saint Goose
Saint Goose is a curated wine shop with an inviting whiskey and cigar experience in the heart of historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Founded in 2021 by Andrew Kilpatrick and Kate Ham, Saint Goose is the local destination for the most optimal selection of world-class wines in Franklin, Nashville and beyond.

Funny Money
2023-04-19 19:30 - 2023-04-23 14:30, 2023-04-26 19:30 - 2023-04-29 19:30 | Pull-Tight Players Theatre, 112 2nd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Funny Money – Pull-Tight Players Theatre
A farce from one of the masters of stage comedy, Funny Money will have you laughing all the way to the bank—or Barcelona. Accountant Henry Perkins is down the middle in every way, middle-class and middle-aged, and headed home for another middling birthday dinner with his wife and friends … until he picks up the wrong briefcase on the tube, one filled with a LOT of money. For once throwing caution to the wind, he decides to run away with his wife and the money. But a night of mix-ups, mistaken identities, and a miscreant named Mr. Big have other plans for Henry. Funny Money is a night of hilarious twists and turns that are anything but middle of the road.
Written by Ray Cooney
Directed by Johnny Peppers
Produced by Savannah Aiello
Performance dates
April 14, 15, 19-22, 26-29 at 7:30 p.m.
April 16 and 23 at 2:30 p.m.

An Evening with AJ Croce
2023-04-19 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
An Evening with AJ Croce at The Franklin Theatre
Over the past three decades, A.J. Croce has established his reputation as a piano player and serious vocal stylist who pulls from a host of musical traditions and anti-heroes — part New Orleans, part juke joint, part soul. On his new single “So Much Fun” (co-written with Gary Nicholson) he handles lead vocal and rollicking piano with an irresistible New Orleans loose-and-easy style.
While his 2017 album, JUST LIKE MEDICINE, paired him with soul legend Dan Penn and an all-star cast of players, his newest album was born of memories — of favorite artists and shows, but mostly, of late-night gatherings with groups of friends, many of them fellow musicians, with Croce at the piano taking requests. Available now, Croce revisits these musical evenings on BY REQUEST, 12 personally curated covers that traverse decades and genres, propelled by his spirited, piano mastery and emotive vocals. It’s a tribute to Croce the music fan as well as Croce the musician that both the variety and execution is inspired, aided by a full band and horns.
BY REQUEST is the first album Croce has released since losing his wife of 24 years, Marlo Croce, after a sudden heart ailment; and the first to feature his full touring band: Gary Mallaber on drums (Van Morrison, Steve Miller band), David Barard on bass (Allen Toussaint, Dr. John), and his previous guitarist Garrett Stoner.
From sharing an obscure song by Motown artist Shorty Long, “Ain’t No Justice,” to his funky, dead-on version of Billy Preston’s “Nothing from Nothing,” Croce keeps the virtual party hopping. While he delivers faithful recreations of such nuggets as The Five Stairsteps’ “Ooh Child” and Allen Toussaint’s “Brickyard Blues,” he puts his own spin on piano-driven arrangements of songs by Neil Young, The Beach Boys, Sam Cooke, The Faces and more. Young’s “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” is reinterpreted as a gospel song, and The Beach Boys’ “Sail On Sailor” becomes a trippy, rollicking ride.
Over his ten studio albums, it’s clear that A.J. Croce holds an abiding love for all types of musical genres: Blues, Soul, Pop, Jazz, and Rock n’ Roll. A virtuosic piano player, Croce toured with B.B. King and Ray Charles before reaching the age of 21, and, over his career, he has performed with a wide range of musicians, from Willie Nelson to the Neville Brothers; Béla Fleck to Ry Cooder. A.J. has also co-written songs with such formidable tunesmiths as Leon Russell, Dan Penn, Robert Earl Keen and multi-Grammy winner Gary Nicholson. His albums have all charted and done so on an impressive array of charts: Top 40, Blues, Americana, Jazz, College, and Radio 1. The Nashville-based singer/songwriter also has landed 20 singles on a variety of Top 20 charts. While it’s clear A.J.’s recordings and shows span many aforementioned genres, his tastes and extended influences reach even further to classical styles and world music styles from Latin Jazz to music of Africa, Eastern Europe, or India.
The late, great New Orleans piano player and Croce hero, Allen Toussaint, summed him up best: “In such a crowded music universe it is a pleasure to witness triple uniqueness: pianist, songwriter, singer and at such a level, and who does he sound like? The answer is himself…A.J. Croce.”
A.J.’s last few albums epitomize these qualities: 2014’s Twelve Tales found him working with six celebrated producers — “Cowboy” Jack Clement (Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley), Mitchell Froom (Los Lobos, Crowded House), Tony Berg (Fiona Apple, Bob Dylan), Kevin Killen (Elvis Costello, Peter Gabriel), Greg Cohen (Tom Waits, John Zorn), and Toussaint (Dr. John, Lee Dorsey) — who each chose two songs (a single’s “A” and “B” sides). The resulting collection was recorded in five cities with six different bands. American Songwriter wrote: “Regardless of the genre, Croce slides into these songs with an easy charm.”
In 2017, A.J. enlisted legendary Muscle Shoals producer/songwriter Dan Penn and an all-star backing crew that included Steve Cropper, Vince Gill, David Hood, Colin Linden, Bryan Owings, The Muscle Shoals Horns, and The McCrary Sisters for his album Just Like Medicine, which ABC News praised as sounding “like it was crafted with the influence of greats like Van Morrison, Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello in mind.”
A.J.’s deep love for music is understandable considering that his mother, Ingrid, was a singer/songwriter as was his father, the late Jim Croce. His father died in a tragic plane crash just before his second birthday. A.J., who started playing piano at a young age, purposely avoided his father’s music in order to establish his own identity as a musician. A.J.’s relationship with his father’s music began changing around 15 years ago, when he began digitalized his father’s tapes. One old cassette contained a bar performance of Jim Croce playing blues tunes that had influenced him. These were deep-cuts by folks like Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Blake, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, and A.J. was amazed since these songs were the ones that he had been playing since he was 12.
After more than 25 years making his own musical mark, he began performing some of his Dad’s songs live and forming a special show out of it. In the past few years, A.J. has begun periodically performing a “Croce Plays Croce” concert, where he shares stories & songs of Jim Croce, his own tunes, and covers that influenced the two of them. He loves seeing “the joy it brings audiences,” as well as enjoying that he can keep the shows fresh and exciting because he has the flexibility to change up the set list each time out. In Fall of 2022 he debuts the 50th Anniversary of You Don’t Mess Around With Jim concert (on a U.S. tour), a special edition of Croce Plays Croce, performing that debut Jim Croce album completely, incorporating video projection, and a larger ensemble.
A.J. Croce’s family musical legacy is just part of his very unique life story. Born outside of Philadelphia, A.J. moved with his mother and father to San Diego just before he turned two. Around the age of four, he went blind due to horrific physical abuse from his mother’s then-boyfriend. A.J. was hospitalized for half a year and was totally blind in both eyes for six years. It was during this time that he started playing piano, inspired by blind pianists like Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder. Croce, who regained sight in his left eye when he was ten, went on to spend his early teen years performing, including at his mother’s establishment, Croce’s Jazz Bar.
As he celebrates 30 years of a music career, with his newest album BY REQUEST and single “So Much Fun” is his way of inviting you over for a private gathering at his place. He says, we listen to great music, laugh, make great food and after a few drinks and maybe a few more we end up in my music room and I start taking requests of every genre and era. The music is always fun and completely diverse. We’ll play and sing all kinds of music. Some of my friends are professional musicians, some do it for fun and many friends are just serious music fans. So you’ll fit right in.
Welcome to my home, by request, you’re hereby invited to join the party.
www.ajcrocemusic.com
www.facebook.com/ajcrocemusic
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.

Mixtape - 80s Tribute Band
2023-04-20 20:00 - 2023-04-21 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Mixtape – 80s Tribute Band – The Franklin Theatre
Mixtape – 80s Tribute Band has headlined festivals, packed music venues, and rocked corporate events for companies ranging from small businesses to massive Fortune 500 companies. The members of Mixtape have toured in over 6 countries with internationally known recording artists, as well as shared stages with Rick Springfield, .38 Special, Foreigner, Mickey Thomas and Starship, Anthrax, Kiss, Brett Michaels, Chicago, and many more! Mixtape – 80s Tribute Band is America’s #1 touring tribute to our 80s mix tapes!
The 80s gave us MTV, big hair, arena rock, the Moonwalk, the Rubik’s Cube, Max Headroom, Trapper Keepers, Atari and Nintendo, and John Hughes movies. And in the 80s, we totally cruised the park on the weekend, hung out at the mall, lived at the arcade…and we made mix tapes! We made mix tapes for that guy or girl we liked. We made mix tapes for our trip to the lake for the weekend. We made mix tapes for that special friend who was moving away so they’d never forget about us. Do you remember calling in to the radio station to make a request just so you could add that song to your mix tape? We would sit by the boom box and wait for the DJ to play that request so we could hit “record!” Mixtape – 80s Tribute Band is America’s #1 touring tribute to our 80s mix tapes, and a Mixtape – 80s Tribute Band show will immediately transport you back to a time when we were all having the time of our lives!
A Mixtape – 80s Tribute Band concert is so much more than just a concert. The setlists will take you back in time on a journey through the greatest decade in music history. The band will bring you into the show with a multimedia display that’s designed to stimulate every one of your senses. Dual front men will bring all of the biggest hits from the widest variety of artists and bands to the stage. While ordinary tributes will play hits from one band or artist, Mixtape – 80s Tribute Band will keep you on your feet all night long with number one hit after number one hit! You’ll relive the biggest hits from artists and bands like Journey, Bon Jovi, Toto, Huey Lewis & The News, Van Halen, REO Speedwagon, Mr. Mister, Chicago, Bryan Adams, The Outfield, Tears For Fears, Dire Straits, The Romantics, Poison, Night Ranger, A-ha, Yes, Glass Tiger, Bad English, Don Henley, Peter Gabriel, Loverboy, and a ton more! In addition to having the most talented and entertaining singers and musicians on stage, you’ll also be blown away by a fully customized 80s laser lights AND video display as you’ll no doubt spot some of your favorite 80s music video moments on stage. As each Mixtape – 80s Tribute Band show unfolds, the night presses on and the wheels usually come off when the hair band hits start thumping!
If you haven’t seen Mixtape – 80s Tribute Band in person, you’re missing out on a live concert experience that you will never forget! Find the band on tour when they come to your area because it’s time to press play on YOUR……..MIXTAPE!
April 20 – 8 PM
April 21 – 8 PM
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.
More event details are below.

Brockwell Nason live at The Mockingbird
2023-04-21 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Brockwell Nason is a singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee who has been writing and releasing music for the past three years. He graduated with a music degree at Middle Tennessee State University and has loved getting to apply what he learned in school as an artist. Writing songs, playing guitar and singing is something that he has always loved to do, and recording his recent music has finally made his life-long dream a reality. He believes that his music, an acoustic pop sound, reflects his personality as an outgoing and positive guy. He wants his music to be easy for people to listen and relate to, as well as catchy enough to get stuck in someone’s head (in a good way of course).
In addition, Jamie Smith, a rising comedian from Nashville, will be joining Brockwell. Jamie has a passion for making people laugh and loves to shed light on past experiences. Her relatable stories and jokes make you want to be best friends with her!

Live in Concert - The Jolly String Quartet
2023-04-21 20:30 - 22:00 | Puckett’s Restaurant Franklin, 120 4th Ave. S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Jolly String Quartet, Russian-born siblings with an amazing story, mix velvet vocals and fiery fiddling with red-hot mandolin and guitar for a blend of folk, pop, jazz, gospel, and newgrass. This remarkable group has graced the stages of The Opry House, Carnegie Hall, The Country Music Hall of Fame, and The Ryman Auditorium and have entertained in venues as diverse as Nashville’s Puckett’s Restaurant and the Orleans Casino in Las Vegas. Stunningly skillful musicianship and diversity of style – along with a compelling story of redemption from the darkness of a Russian orphanage – produce a concert experience that is certain to intrigue and entertain. Viktor, Gorsha, Yara, and Kristina Jolly, who make up The Jolly String Quartet, were born in Far East Russia, but they now have deep Southern roots that enrich their music with all-American values of freedom, faith, and family. Russian beginnings, an American upbringing, and the flair of a fiery fiddle make music that is both extraordinary and just plain old hand-clapping fun.
To learn more about their music and story please visit – http://www.thejollystringquartet.com/about

Bubbles + Donuts Mini Class at Saint Goose!
2023-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Saint Goose Wine and Spirits Shop, 134 2nd Avenue North, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Bubbles + Donuts Mini Class at Saint Goose in Downtown Franklin
This is a crowd favorite! Sip through a handful of bubbles, learn how each type is made, and discover that donuts truly are the perfect pairing. Donuts are provided from local bakeries. Ideal for bachelorette parties, bridal showers, or brunch.
About Saint Goose
Saint Goose is a curated wine shop with an inviting whiskey and cigar experience in the heart of historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Founded in 2021 by Andrew Kilpatrick and Kate Ham, Saint Goose is the local destination for the most optimal selection of world-class wines in Franklin, Nashville and beyond.

39th Annual Main Street Festival 2023
2023-04-22 10:00 - 2023-04-23 18:00 | Franklin’s Main Street, 106 3rd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County presents the 39th Annual Main Street Festival, sponsored by First Horizon, held in Historic Downtown Franklin, Tennessee on Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23.
The first of the three annual festivals organized and operated by the Heritage Foundation, the Main Street Festival has continually grown in stature and anticipation with the 2022 Festival attracting more than 140,000 attendees.
Photo by Daniel C White Photography
The family-friendly arts and crafts street festival is free to the public. Along with the heralded assortment of local shops and destinations the downtown corridor is known for, guests will enjoy local food and drink vendors, children’s activities, live music, and arts and crafts.
Photo by Daniel C White Photography
As always, there will be an exciting full lineup of special features, which include:
Spring Street, presented by HG Hill Realty
An interactive cultural and art area including art demonstrations, cultural performances, and collaborative art experiences.
PetZone, presented by Petsense by Tractor Supply
Featuring pet-centric activities and promotions.
Whiskey Lounge, presented by Leiper’s Fork Distillery
Tastings and information sessions for whiskey lovers.
Beer Garden, presented by Bavarian Bierhaus
A special array of beer offerings from Bavarian Bierhaus.
Buskers Corner
After debuting at Pumpkinfest, Buskers Corner returns to embed music into the footprint of the festival right next to vendors, in addition to the festival Main Stage and Acoustic Stage (Acoustic Stage is presented by Lipscomb University).
Jazz Day Showings
The Franklin Theatre will be screening performances from International Jazz Day.
More to be announced!

More than 150 artisans and craftspeople will showcase their work at the festival this year. It is made possible thanks to presenting sponsor First Horizon Bank, whose financial support gives back to the community through its continued commitment to the Main Street Festival.

All downtown Franklin merchants will be open and celebrating the event with specials, features and promotions for enhanced shopping, dining and entertainment throughout the historic district.
Entertainers and vendors will be announced soon.
Saturday, April 22nd – 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, April 23rd – 10 AM to 6 PM
About Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN is a Franklin-based non-profit who’s mission is to preserve and share regional history, local historic places and signature events that carry on our community traditions and cultural heritage through fundraising, research, advocacy, education, preservation, and community engagement.
More event details are below.

World’s Best Beer Garden
2023-04-22 11:00 - 2023-04-23 16:30 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
World’s Best Beer Garden, The Harpeth, Downtown Franklin
Over Main Street Festival weekend, The Harpeth in downtown Franklin will be hosting its second pop-up bar experience, World’s Best Beer Garden, offering a variety of both draft and bottled beers from local and international breweries, craft hard seltzers, and other refreshing beverages. Chef Thomas and his team will be grilling out in the courtyard with fun beer garden-inspired food items, along with live music, lawn games, and local vendors throughout the hotel.
Saturday 11 AM to 8 PM
Sunday – 10 AM to 4:30 PM

Agave Mini Class at Saint Goose!
2023-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Saint Goose Wine and Spirits Shop, 134 2nd Avenue North, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
We love agave-based spirits! Join us as we dive deep into the delicious world of agave spirits.
About Saint Goose
Saint Goose is a curated wine shop with an inviting whiskey and cigar experience in the heart of historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Founded in 2021 by Andrew Kilpatrick and Kate Ham, Saint Goose is the local destination for the most optimal selection of world-class wines in Franklin, Nashville and beyond.

One Night Only 2023: Fosse
2023-04-22 18:30 - 21:30 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
STUDIO TENN’S THEATRE COMPANY’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA – ONE NIGHT ONLY
Please join Studio Tenn’s Board of Directors for One Night Only 2023: Fosse, honoring the legacy of the prolific Broadway and Hollywood choreographer, Bob Fosse. His iconic catalogue comes to life on April 22, 2023, as we transform Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin into a moody, exclusive club for One Night Only!

Foozer
2023-04-22 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Performed by El Scorcho & February Stars, “The Foozer Experience” is a 2+ hour Weezer/Foo Fighters tribute show based off their 2005 co-headlining tour with the moniker “Foozer.”
The songs of both Weezer and Foo Fighters are powerful and memorable rock anthems and sing-a-longs that have proven the test of time over their 20+ year careers. The Foozer Experience delivers anthem after anthem from these two giants of the Alternative Rock era.

Movie Gang Presents: The Princess Bride
2023-04-22 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Movie Gang Presents: The Princess Bride – The Franklin Theatre
Inconceivable! Fantasy, sword fighting, romance, and Andre the Giant are back! The Movie Gang are so excited to throw an event celebrating one of our favorites of all time: THE PRINCESS BRIDE! Our goal is to always bring the heart and soul of a film to life and this event will be no different! From the time the doors open to the end of the film, Saturday, April 22nd, will be a royal night of fun. At the time of doors, we will be hosting a pre-movie lobby art show featuring a few of our favorite local artists with pieces inspired by the film. Corey Basil, “When Bunnies Fly” By Alexis Colbert, & Olivia Noel Art will all be featured. Also to honor the great queen Princess Buttercup, we will be giving away free peanut butter cups. As you wish!!!! So many more surprises to come

Rose All Day Mini Class at Saint Goose!
2023-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Saint Goose Wine and Spirits Shop, 134 2nd Avenue North, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Rose All Day Mini Class at Saint Goose in downtown Franklin
Is it SUMMER yet??? We love pink wine. Join Kate as she takes us through a progressive tasting from morning to night and which roses she pairs with each meal!
About Saint Goose
Saint Goose is a curated wine shop with an inviting whiskey and cigar experience in the heart of historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Founded in 2021 by Andrew Kilpatrick and Kate Ham, Saint Goose is the local destination for the most optimal selection of world-class wines in Franklin, Nashville and beyond.

We The Music Documentary: Making a hit song in 30 days
2023-04-26 18:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Think there’s only one way to make it in the music industry? Think again. Accomplished innovator Parker Wonser and up-and-coming music producer Dan Peerbolt, along with 20 local creatives, have collaborated with the world to create a hit song in 30 days. They’ve recorded their unique process in a 25 minute original documentary and are now ready to show it to you!
Dress fancy! Fashion code is Semi-formal. Come along for the ride as the voice of the world determines an original song and be one of the very first to hear the finished product.
Get $5 off your ticket with early bird savings before Monday, April 24, 2023.
USE PROMO CODE: 30DAYVIRAL!

Let's Spritz Mini Class at Saint Goose!
2023-04-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Saint Goose Wine and Spirits Shop, 134 2nd Avenue North, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Let’s Spritz Mini Class at Saint Goose in downtown Franklin
Ladies + Gentlemen, it is official. The summer of 2023 is the summer of the spritz. We’ve all heard of the Aperol Spritz but this is the season of vermouth! Join Kate as she explains the basic equation of what makes up a spritz and taste a few of her favorites!
About Saint Goose
Saint Goose is a curated wine shop with an inviting whiskey and cigar experience in the heart of historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Founded in 2021 by Andrew Kilpatrick and Kate Ham, Saint Goose is the local destination for the most optimal selection of world-class wines in Franklin, Nashville and beyond.

Inaugural Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series featuring Tim Nichols, Jimmy Yeary, Matt Wynn and Autumn McEntire
2023-04-27 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Franklin Theatre in downtown Franklin is thrilled to announce their inaugural Franklin Theatre Songwriter Series in collaboration with Given Entertainment. Their first event will feature Tim Nichols, Jimmy Yeary, Matt Wynn, and Autumn McEntire.
About the songwriters:
Tim Nichols:
With nearly two dozen smash hits, multiple BMI songwriting awards, a Grammy for Best Country Song, as well as recently being a 2017 Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Tim Nichols has earned his place among Nashville’s most elite and respected tunesmiths.
Jimmy Yeary:
Jimmy has written more than two-thousand songs, many of which have been featured on albums selling millions of copies–Grammy winners, gold and platinum awards among them. 14 of Jimmy’s songs have been certified “Number 1” hits as singles by Billboard Magazine. Both the CMA and ACM awarded Jimmy Yeary with “Song of the Year” for I Drive Your Truck–the inspiring song he wrote about the father of a fallen soldier and how he continues to remember his son.
Matt Wynn:
Since signing with Given Entertainment, Matt has spent the last year plus passionately churning out songs in mostly two-a-day writing sessions at the company, carving out his own unique style and laying the foundation to make his mark in today’s country. He’s had the opportunity to meet and write with several of his country heroes like Phil Vassar, Aaron Tippin, Billy Dean and Andy Griggs and feels blessed to be at this point in his burgeoning career.
Autumn McEntire:
As a songwriter, Autummn McEntire’s music is as nostalgic as is it is relatable. In her song “Radioland,” written with and recorded by Ashley McBryde, she references that hairbrush microphone that so many people are familiar with from their youth. Autumn honed her skillset by working with and learning from some of Music Row’s top hitmakers including Tommy Lee James, Marcus Hummon, and Liz Hengber.

Night for Newborns
2023-04-28 18:00 - 21:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Nurses For Newborns Invites You to Night for Newborns, Downtown Frankin at The Factory

Gather for good with us as we celebrate 22 years of helping babies and families thrive in Middle Tennessee! The evening will feature entertainment, impactful stories, a live and online auction, and more. 100% of funds raised goes towards NFN’s services in Middle Tennessee.

Songwriters at The Harpeth
2023-04-28 19:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Songwriters at The Harpeth, Downtown Franklin
Join us as we host the third Songwriters at The Harpeth event. Enjoy listening to songs and stories from a few of the industries finest talent! We are excited for another stellar evening filled with storytelling, live music and fun. Our lineup includes Alecia Nugent, Connor Myers, Jimmy Melton and Roger Murrah. You don’t want to wait on this one. Get your tickets now!

OURS (The Unfollow Tour)
2023-04-28 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
OURS (The Unfollow Tour) – Mockingbird Theater
The band offers songs that are like invitations to travel. Their sound is huge and exciting, infiltrates the mind and heart of the listeners and raises their spirit to an unsuspected level. They never forget the details that make life worth living, and everyone can relate to the lyrics.
OURS have some notable supporters in their corner including Lana Del Rey, who Gnecco toured with as the opening act on her 2014 run. She also wrote and performed a song in his honor called ‘Jimmy Gnecco’. Some of the most renowned producers in music worked on the band’s first three albums (Steve Lillywhite, Ethan Johns, Rick Rubin), and Rubin also recorded a track with Gnecco for the Spiderman 2 Soundtrack, with the legendary Brian May on guitar.
The late Chester Bennington (Linkin Park, Stone Temple Pilots) placed Jimmy Gnecco in the top 3 best singers of all time (see Louder / Metal Hammer 2017) along with Chris Cornell and Jeff Buckley, while some artists do not hesitate to call upon Jimmy Gnecco‘s talents, as is the case of Robert De Leo (Stone Temple Pilots) for two tracks on his first solo album Lessons Learned released at the end of 2022, including the beautiful first single (and video) of the album Love Is Not Made Of Gold.

O’SHEA & Friends
2023-04-28 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The multi-award winning husband and wife duo O’Shea are one of Australia’s most exciting musical exports. Based in Franklin for the last 8 years, O’Shea have graced some of the world’s most famed stages, from the Grand Ole Opry to the Sydney Opera House, to the World Expo in Dubai since beginning their musical journey together. They also opened up for Tim McGraw in 2022. With 5 records released on Sony Music, they are currently writing for their 6th studio album.

Recipients of 7 CMAA Awards (The Australian equivalent of CMAs), 11 no.1’s on Australian country music charts and a no.1 pop hit in Europe, O’SHEA were recently featured in CMTs Artist Discovery program. They are the Australian ambassadors for The Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Heart kids and co-chair Family Voices of Tennessee.
The duo are bringing together a who’s who of special guests for a special night to remember with all proceeds from the show benefiting the musical program of Franklin Elementary School.
Franklin Elementary is located near the heart of downtown Franklin and has been an integral part of the Franklin community since 1906. The staff embraces children of every culture and background believing this diversity gives the students a global perspective allowing them to recognize and appreciate differences, but in the same respect, understand there are many similarities in all cultures.
Because 30% of the students at Franklin Elementary School come from impoverished homes, the school must rely on the support of the Franklin community to provide excellence in the fine arts programs. The staff of FES focus on educating the whole child and believe instruction in music and art to be key components in improving learning throughout all academic areas. Experiences in the arts also provide children with non-academic benefits such as promotion of self-esteem, motivation, cultural exposure and appreciation of diversity.
Join O’Shea and Friends for a fantastic night of entertainment and help raise money for the art and music programs at Franklin Elementary School.
For more information on O’Shea, visit:
http://www.facebook.com/therealoshea, http://www.instagram.com/therealoshea, http://www.twitter.com/therealoshea.com, or http://www.therealoshea.com
For more information on Franklin Elementary School, visit franklinelementaryschool.fssd.org or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Exit Stage Left Improv Comedy
2023-04-29 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Exit Stage Left Improv Comedy in downtown Franklin at The Mockingbird Theatre & Bar on Apr 29, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
Mockingbird Theater & Bar is located at 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064.

New Works Series: "The Odyssey of Tyrell James" by LaDarrion Williams
2023-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
STUDIO TENN THEATRE COMPANY – New Works Series: “The Odyssey of Tyrell James” by LaDarrion Williams
The third on-stage reading of Studio Tenn’s inaugural New Works Series, The Odyssey of Tyrell James by LaDarrion Williams, will be presented as a 90-minute reading followed by a 20-minute talk-back about the piece with the playwright, director, and New Works Director. There will be a cash bar.
Tyrell James is a troubled young Black man on the verge of losing himself in the harsh streets of Memphis, Tennessee. When he is mysteriously teleported to an 1800’s antebellum plantation, he is subjected to learn the hardships of slavery, past mistakes, and valuable life lessons that will forever change his life. The story brings the past and future together as history and time battle over a young man’s life. It’s a play on love… self-acceptance, forgiveness, and honoring one’s heritage.
The New Works Series intends to cultivate and nurture the talent of the next generation of Southern playwrights, composers, and lyricists, as we feel it is our responsibility to follow in the footsteps of great American Southern playwrights such as Tennessee Williams, Beth Henley, and Wayne Kirkpatrick (among others). Furthermore, the Studio Tenn New Works Series strives to deconstruct the notion of what voices, themes, and stories historically come from the Southern region of the United States. We are thrilled to showcase the work of the next generation of Southern playwrights and composers, and in doing so give our community the opportunity to witness how new theater is created.
About Studio Tenn Theatre Company
Studio Tenn is a professional regional theatre company and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Franklin, Tennessee. Its programming centers around innovative, custom-designed presentations of classic plays and musicals as well as an original “Legacy” series of theatrical concerts celebrating the work of time-honored musicians.

Movie Gang Presents: Spaceballs
2023-05-04 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Movie Gang Presents: Spaceballs – The Franklin Theatre
Thursday, May The 4th! Also popularly referred to as MAY THE 4TH Be With You! A day to celebrate Star Wars! We decided to celebrate Movie Gang style with…… SPACEBALLS!!!! That’s right, the hilarious, Mel Brooks, Star-Wars-mocking comedy, “SPACEBALLS”, is coming to the Franklin Theatre! “There goes the planet”! This movie is a laugh out loud good time throughout the galaxy. With characters Like DARK HELMET (played by Rick Moranis), John Candy as BARF, and Mel Brooks as YOGURT, the Golden skinned magical YODA type character, this is a night you won’t want to miss! We will also throw a pre-movie costume contest on stage with prizes. Come dressed as a goofy “fail” version of your favorite Star Wars character. The ugliest costume will be the winner!!! #nailedit. Also, in honor of the character “Pizza The Hut”, who is made of pizza, we will be having a pizza party. Pizza by the slice will be for sale before the movie in the lobby! Look out for Pizza The Hut! “May The Schwartz Be With You”!

An Evening With The Artists of Gallery 202
2023-05-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Gallery 202, 202 2 Avenue S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
An Evening With The Artists of Gallery 202 on May 5th from 6 PM to 9 PM. The event will offer new artwork from over 20 artists. As one of the premier art galleries in Franklin, Gallery 202 is dedicated to the art lover and collector. Gallery 202 features local, regional, and national artists, and they offer an array of artistic styles and mediums including: Paintings, Antiques, Glass, Jewelry, Pottery and Sculpture. Gallery 202 is located in the art and antiques district in historic downtown Franklin.

JINGO A Tribute to Santana!
2023-05-05 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
JINGO A Tribute to Santana!, May 5, 2023, at 7:00 PM in downtown Franklin at the Mockingbird Theater & Bar, 230 Franklin Road Bldg.6, The Factory at Franklin.
