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An Evening With George Winston
2016-12-16 20:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
An Evening With George Winston at The Franklin Theatre
George Winston grew up mainly in Montana, and also spent his later formative years in Mississippi and Florida. During this time, his favorite music was instrumental rock and instrumental R&B, including Floyd Cramer, the Ventures, Booker T & The MG’s, Jimmy Smith, and many more. Inspired by R&B, jazz, Blues and rock (especially the Doors), George began playing organ in 1967.
For more information and tickets see The Franklin Theatre.

Soul at the Factory with Jason Eskridge and Friends
2016-12-17 18:45 - 21:00 | TN
“Jason Eskridge is very powerful and poised in his set. His great mixture of classic soulful tunes with new arrangements and original material certainly pleases the musical palate. The crowd was very receptive and appreciative. The truly up close and personal Little Brick Theater is a great venue.”-Robert W. Blair
“Soul At The Factory is the rare event where good entertainment, good people, and good value converged! Besides being in awe of Jason Eskridge’s musical breadth, I enjoyed the genuine appreciation demonstrated by a classy audience. As an additional bonus, I connected with a few business professionals in my circle who were equally impressed with the evening.”-Glenn W. Hunter
Soul at The Factory celebrates the best local, national and international R&B, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Blues and Gospel music. Hear Jason Eskridge and Friends with Nashville’s finest top flight live music at the state of the art Little Brick Theater at The Factory. Doors open at 6pm. General Admission and Concessions. Presented by DrAlvin.com, City Winery, Flag World, Olivia Olive Oil, Buttermilk Sky Pie and LifeStyle Publications.
The audio and video promotional recording is courtesy of ICU Security to air and to be featured www.DrAlvin.com.
From more information call 615-716-2139, email alvin@dralvin.com and visit www.DrAlvin.Com

Tommy Emmanuel - Classics & Christmas Tour
2016-12-21 20:00 | TN
Tommy Emmanuel – Classics & Christmas Tour – The Franklin Theatre – Holiday Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

On October 28, world-renowned Australian “fingerstyle” guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel CGP will release a new album of holiday music, Christmas Memories, showcasing new arrangements of Christmas favorites such as “Jingle Bells,” “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!,” and “White Christmas.”
In addition, the album includes three original tunes that are sure to become instant Christmas classics, including “Christmas Time,” “Let’s Make a Christmas Memory” and “Christmas Memories.”
In support of the new album, Emmanuel will embark on a U.S. Christmas tour in the fall of 2016. “The Classic & Christmas Tour” will feature one solo set of some of Emmanuel’s classic acoustic material, and one set of Christmas favorites where he’ll be accompanied by long-time friend and collaborator John Knowles CGP on guitar, Pat Bergeson on guitar and harmonica, and Annie Sellick on vocals.
For more information and tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.

JJ Heller With Special Guests Jenny & Tyler
2016-12-22 19:30 | TN
JJ Heller With Special Guests Jenny & Tyler – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

JJ Heller found herself in the national spotlight in 2009 when her song, “Your Hands,” was featured on the FOX TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance?” The exposure resulted in a nationwide fanbase attracted to Heller’s calming voice and honest, soulful songwriting.

Heller’s newest album “Unto Us” (releasing November, 2016) is a collection of Christmas favorites and three heartfelt original songs. Heller drew inspiration from Christmas classics including Amy Grant’s “Home For Christmas,” Sarah McLachlan’s “Wintersong,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and the soundtrack to her favorite Christmas movie, “White Christmas.”
Please see website for more information.

Phil Vassar
2016-12-30 20:00 | TN
Phil Vassar – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN
Phil Vassar is as driven today as he was when he first left his Lynchburg, Virginia home to pursue – and realize – his dream of making his mark in entertainment. A career that has seen the release of eight albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year, countless hits as a singer and songwriter and a mantle full of awards and the launch of his own Rodeowave Entertainment label continues to expand and evolve.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

Jack Daniel's Music City Midnight: New Year's Eve in Nashville
2016-12-31 16:00 | TN
Ring in the new year and rock out the old with Music City and thousands of your closest friends at Nashville’s New Year’s Eve party. Bring your party hats. Make some noise. Count down to the fireworks and midnight “Music Note Drop®”! #NashvilleNYE
The show, which is free to the public, takes place at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park on New Year’s Eve. Keith Urban, Styx, A Thousand Horses, Moon Taxi, Charlie Worsham, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers are playing the 2016 event.
The event site opens at 4pm on December 31. Plan to visit partner exhibits and vendor booths throughout the day. Raising of the music note starts around 6:15pm.
Revelers attending the festivities count down to the New Year as a 15-foot-tall red “Music Note Drop®,” drops slowly from a 145-foot structure. The “Music Note Drop®” triggers a fireworks display and confetti cannons as it reaches the midnight mark.

Phil Vassar
2016-12-31 21:30 | TN
Phil Vassar – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN Events

Phil Vassar is as driven today as he was when he first left his Lynchburg, Virginia home to pursue – and realize – his dream of making his mark in entertainment. A career that has seen the release of eight albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year, countless hits as a singer and songwriter and a mantle full of awards and the launch of his own Rodeowave Entertainment label continues to expand and evolve.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Music City Pickers Live
2017-01-05 06:00 - 19:30 | TN
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Farewell Angelina
January 5, 2017, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

GRAMMY® winner Jason Crabb
2017-01-12 20:00 | TN
Jason Crabb – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

GRAMMY® winner Jason Crabb is well known as one of the most compelling voices in any genre of music. With his power, range, and passion, he has moved easily among musical styles including gospel, country, pop and southern gospel. With his Reunion Records debut, Whatever The Road, fans of the incredible talent will gain a deeper understanding of the heart behind the voice.
Inside and out, from the studio to some of the world’s most prestigious stages – Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, the Brooklyn Tabernacle, Billy Graham’s final crusade in NYC – to a hospital room, Jason Crabb is God’s grace and hope walking-a true, anointed phenomenon.
Please visit The Franklin Theatre for more information on this event.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Mickey Gilley
2017-01-13 20:00 | TN
Mickey Gilley – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

With 17 #1 hits, numerous awards and accolades, Mickey Gilley is a true country legend. A show packed with singers, comedy and hit songs.

Mickey Gilley has been entertaining his audiences for decades with his many hits that topped country charts and created the urban cowboy craze. His famous Gilley’s Club was featured in the movie, Urban Cowboy, and upon the movie’s release Urban Cowboy became a phenomenon. The soundtrack featured many popular artists including the huge hit by Mickey, “Stand By Me”, which went platinum and made Gilley a household name. This led to GRAMMY awards, and he was even awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, while also performing for two presidents throughout his career.
For more information on this event please visit The Franklin Theatre website.

A.J. Croce
2017-01-14 20:00 | TN
Events in Downtown Franklin, TN – A.J. Croce – The Franklin Theatre

Son of legend Jim Croce, A.J. Croce is a multi-instrumentalist roots-rock artist, known for his boogie-woogie piano playing reminiscent of Dr. John. A.J. has recorded eight studio albums for both major and indie labels in 23 years as a professional artist and musician.
His music incorporates pop, blues, folk, and jazz, and has charted on seven radio charts including Top 40. He’s shared the stage with many notable artists including James Brown, Willie Nelson, Bela Fleck, co-written songs with greats like Leon Russell, and been produced by legends like the late Allen Toussaint.
“A.J. Croce has wisdom beyond his years. With his music, he represents his generation with a profound sense of honesty in his lyrics and quality in his delivery. The future of entertainment is safe in his hands!” – Willie Nelson.
For more information on this event please visit The Franklin Theatre website.

Music City Pickers Live
2017-01-19 18:00 | TN
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Gordon Kennedy, Danny Flowers and Karla Davis – January 19, 2017, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm.

Grease School Edition
2017-01-22 15:00 - 19:00 | TN
Grease School Edition – The Franklin Theatre – Events Franklin, TN

Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.
Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’”, “It’s Raining on Prom Night”, “Alone at the Drive-In Movie” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.
Sun, Jan 22 3:00 PM
Sun, Jan 22 7:00 PM
This production is performed by the talented youths of the Act Too Players.

Music City Pickers Live
2017-01-26 18:00 | TN
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Kent Blazy, Leslie Satcher, Rafe Van Hoy – January 26, 2017, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

John Berry
2017-01-26 20:00 | TN
John Berry – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN
John Berry rose to stardom on the country charts of the 1990s with such mega hits as “Your Love Amazes Me”, “Standing on the Edge of Goodbye” and “She’s Taken a Shine.” His annual Christmas tours brighten the holidays for thousands, as does his electrifying rendition of “O’ Holy Night.” The singer-songwriter has multiple Gold and Platinum albums and award nominations to his name, as well as a new album released this year, “What I Love the Most.”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
Please see website for more information.

Grease School Edition
2017-01-28 14:00 | TN
Grease School Edition – The Franklin Theatre – Events Franklin, TN

Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.
Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’”, “It’s Raining on Prom Night”, “Alone at the Drive-In Movie” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.
Sat, Jan 28 2:00 PM
This production is performed by the talented youths of the Act Too Players.

Grease School Edition
2017-01-29 18:00 | TN
Grease School Edition – The Franklin Theatre – Events Franklin, TN

Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.
Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’”, “It’s Raining on Prom Night”, “Alone at the Drive-In Movie” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.
Sun, Jan 29 6:00 PM
This production is performed by the talented youths of the Act Too Players.

Bob Schneider
2017-02-02 20:00 | TN
Bob Schneider – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Franklin, TN
Austin-based singer/songwriter/creative force of nature, Bob Schneider, has been the singer and main songwriter on nearly 30 studio albums, and he has been named Musician of the Year six times at the Austin Music Awards. Considering the renowned strength of the music scene in Austin, that’s saying something. His artistry coupled with his movie-star looks and boyish charm makes it a wonder he’s not a household name around the rest of the country the way he is in Austin.
For more information please visit website.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
2017-02-03 20:00 - 2017-02-04 20:00 | TN
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder – February 3rd & 4th, 2017 at 8:00pm at The Franklin Theatre
Ricky Skaggs, the multi-award winning, mandolin virtuoso, brings his equally acclaimed band Kentucky Thunder to the stage for an evening of bluegrass. Skaggs has been playing for over 50 years including award-winning success in country music, and he has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1982
“The diverse and masterful tones made by the gifted Skaggs come from a life dedicated to playing music that is both fed by the soul and felt by the heart.”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Music City Pickers Live
2017-02-09 19:00 | TN
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Mystery Trip – Beatles Cover Band – February 9, 2017, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Boots & Bears
2017-02-09 20:00 | TN
Events in Downtown Franklin, TN – Boots & Bears – The Franklin Theatre

Boots & Bears is Lipscomb Elementary’s 4th Annual Songwriters’ night featuring Lee Thomas Miller, Lipscomb dad and one of Nashville’s most prolific songwriter, and will be joined on stage by several friends. This event is always a wonderful evening of the stories of some of Nashville’s greatest songs told by the artists who wrote them.

Soul at the Factory with Jason Eckridge and Friends
2017-02-10 19:00 | TN
“Jason Eskridge is very powerful and poised in his set. His great mixture of classic soulful tunes with new arrangements and original material certainly pleases the musical palate. The crowd was very receptive and appreciative. The truly up close and personal Little Brick Theater is a great venue.”-Robert W. Blair

“Soul At The Factory is the rare event where good entertainment, good people, and good value converged! Besides being in awe of Jason Eskridge’s musical breadth, I enjoyed the genuine appreciation demonstrated by a classy audience. As an additional bonus, I connected with a few business professionals in my circle who were equally impressed with the evening.”-Glenn W. Hunter
Soul at The Factory celebrates the best local, national and international R&B, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Blues and Gospel music. Hear Jason Eskridge and Friends with Nashville’s finest top flight live music at the state of the art Little Brick Theater at The Factory. Doors open at 6pm. General Admission and Concessions. Presented by DrAlvin.com, City Winery, Buca de Beppo, Flag World, Olivia Olive Oil, Buttermilk Sky Pie and LifeStyle Publications.
The audio and video promotional recording is courtesy of ICU Security & Seale Keyworks to air and to be featured on www.DrAlvin.com.
Advance Online General Admission $18 At Door $20
From more information call 615-716-2139, email alvin@dralvin.com and visit www.DrAlvin.Com.

Suzy Bogguss Valentine Special
2017-02-11 20:00 | TN
Suzy Bogguss Valentine Special at The Franklin Theatre
Suzy Bogguss is one of country music’s most pristine and evocative vocalists. With the release of the Illinois native’s 1989 major label debut, “Somewhere Between,” Suzy quickly became one of the key artists that defined those golden days of ’90s country. She scored a string of Top 10 singles with country radio staples like “Outbound Plane,” “Drive South,” “Hey Cinderella,” “Letting Go” and “Aces,” and her 1991 album of that name was certified platinum.
For more inforation please visit the website.

Celebrating Enduring Courage
2017-02-13 19:30 | TN
Gateway Chamber Orchestra – Celebrating Enduring Courage – The Franklin Theater February 13, 2017 – 7:30 PM
Ravel’s light, nostalgic work pays homage to friends who died in WWI battles. The Wound Dresser by John Adams, based on the poetry of Walt Whitman, celebrates the bravery of all who stand for a deeply held cause. Capping off the concert, immerse yourself with the glorious, triumphant Military Symphony by Haydn, whose music is one of the GCO’s specialties.

Maurice Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin
John Adams – The Wound Dresser
Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 100 in G “Military”

Valentine's Grand Dance
2017-02-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Homestead Manor, 4683 Columbia Pike, Thompson's Station, TN, 37179, United States
Valentine’s Grand Dance at Homestead Manor, Franklin
Whether you’re sweethearts who want more than the traditional dinner parties, or fun gal pals out to party “Galentine’s Day” style–we’ve got your night mapped out.
Make plans to attend our Valentine’s Grand Dance in Franklin, Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 13, that will be hosted in our Barn, a climate-controlled, 1930s-inspired equestrian stable adjacent to the restaurant!
More Valentine’s Grand Dance event details are listed below!

John Cowan with Darin & Brooke Aldridge
2017-02-16 20:00 | TN
John Cowan with Darin & Brooke Aldridge – The Franklin Theatre
John Cowan, also known as the “Voice of Newgrass,” has been singing his heart out for thirty-five years, and his soaring vocals have only improved with time. A true innovator, John applies his powerful pipes to genres from country, bluegrass, and gospel to soul, jazz, and rock-and-roll – often within the space of a single concert.
His ability to move fluidly through multiple styles, and carry mesmerized audiences on the journey with him, has set him apart as one of the most loved and admired vocal artists of his generation, not just by fans and critics but among fellow musicians as well.
With his distinctive, rock-tinged tenor vocal and heart-thumping electric bass, John, along with fellow New Grass Revival band mates Sam Bush, Courtney Johnson, and Curtis Burch, and later Bela Fleck and Pat Flynn, introduced a new generation of music fans to an explosive, experimental and ultimately, eponymous brand of bluegrass.
A former member of the Doobie Brothers and New Grass Revival, Cowan formed the John Cowan Band, featuring some of acoustic music’s finest players, and has been a force to be reckoned with these past fifteen years – and counting.
Husband and wife duo DARIN & BROOKE ALDRIDGE draw on the traditions of their native North Carolina, the savvy of a young, gifted band and their own dedication to ingenuity to create the most mature release of their career with their latest release, Flying.
The duo has placed at the top of the charts on Americana/Roots, SiriusXM, Bluegrass and Gospel charts. They have received multiple nominations from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPGBMA) and Inspirational Country Music (ICM). The music video “Wildflower” is being featured on CMT and CMT Edge and GAC. Their TV appearances include PBS, Great American Gospel, The Bluegrass Road, Presley’s Country Jubilee, RFD-TV, Rural-TV, Daystar Network, Blue Highways TV, Song of the Mountains and Music City Roots.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

Jim Brickman
2017-02-18 16:00 - 20:00 | TN
Jim Brickman – The Franklin Theatre – February 18th at 4PM and 8PM – Music Events in Franklin, TN
Music lovers will experience the sounds of award-winning hit-maker, pianist and recording artist Jim Brickman as he brings one of the most entertaining and romantic concert events of the year with Jim Brickman Pure Piano The Greatest Hits.
Brickman’s engaging stage presence seamlessly blends mood and music to touch the heart in a special way, letting fan’s imaginations take them wherever they want to go. With dazzling solo piano and star-studded vocal collaborations, Brickman will wow audience members with his hits including “Valentine,” “If You Believe,” “Love of My Life” and more. Jim Brickman in Concert strikes the perfect balance between musical intimacy, compelling storytelling and audience interaction.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

Jazz & Blues Tuesday At The Factory
2017-02-21 19:00 | TN
Jazz & Blues Tuesday At The Factory celebrates the best local, national and international Jazz and Blues. K.C. Martin presents some of Nashville’s finest top flight live music at the state of the art Little Brick Theater at The Factory. Doors open at 6pm. General Admission and Concessions. Presented by DrAlvin.com, Spring Station Lifestyle Publication, BIGR Media, Mafiaozas, City Winery, Buca de Beppo, Maristone Assisted Living, Olivia Olive Oil, Buttermilk Sky Pie.

Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30
2017-02-22 20:00 | TN
Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30 at The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

Join the Roy Orbison Estate for a special viewing of Black & White Night 30 ahead of the February 24th release.

Presented by Roy’s sons Alex, Roy Jr., and Wesley, Black & White Night 30 is a re-imagined, re-edited, remastered and expanded version of the original 1987 television special. Before the screening there will be an introduction by Alex Orbison who re-edited and restored the program to reflect the correct set order as the audience who attended the show saw it. After the film there will be an exclusive Q&A session featuring Alex Orbison. Originally recorded live at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy Orbison is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars. Highlighting this all-star line-up are Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, J.D. Souther, Jennifer Warnes, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits.

Music City Pickers Live
2017-02-23 19:00 - 22:00 | TN
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
With Tommy Sims, Tim Miner and Shannon Sanders
