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Boots & Bears
2017-02-09 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

An Evening With CANDLEBOX
2017-02-23 20:00
An Evening With CANDLEBOX – The Franklin Theatre
An Intimate Acoustic Duo Performance. Formed in 1990, CANDLEBOX has sold over 8,000,000 albums worldwide and are considered one of the greatest American rock bands of that time. CANDLEBOX was the first act signed to Madonna’s Maverick Records, which went on to sign Alanis Morissette, Deftones and The Prodigy. They found immediate success with the release of their self-titled debut album in July 1993
It featured some of the band’s biggest hit singles, including “Far Behind”, “You” and “Cover Me”, and was certified platinum four times by the RIAA Two more successful albums, Lucy and Happy Pills, followed and CANDLEBOX toured relentlessly until 2000 when they took an indefinite hiatus.
The band reunited in 2006, and two years later they released their fourth album, Into the Sun, followed by an extensive tour. CANDLEBOX’s latest album was released on March 11, 2016, to much acclaim, and a relentless touring schedule ensues.

BGA Fisk Jubilee Singers Concert
2017-02-24 18:00 - 20:00
As part of its celebration of Black History Month, Battle Ground Academy is hosting a concert featuring the renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers. The concert, which is free and open to the community, will be held on Friday, February 24 at 6 p.m., at the Franklin United Methodist Church.
“We strive to offer programs that enhance the lives of our students, parents, alumni and the broader community whom we serve” said BGA Head of School Will Kesler. “One of the real highlights this year will be this community event featuring the Fisk Jubilee Singers. We are proud to be able to bring these incredible artists to Williamson County.”
The concert will be held in the sanctuary of the new Franklin United Methodist Church campus. The church is located on Mack Hatcher Bypass directly across the street from BGA’s Glen Echo campus. Register for the event at http://battlegroundacademy.org/page/fisk-jubilee-singers
The Fisk Jubilee Singers are vocal artists and students of Fisk University, a Historically Black College in Nashville. Acclaimed worldwide, they are credited with introducing and preserving the musical tradition of “slave songs” and have contributed to the breakdown of racial barriers in the U.S. and abroad. In 2008, the Fisk Jubilee Singers were awarded a National Medal of Arts by President George Bush in recognition of their longtime contribution to the arts.
Established in 1889, Battle Ground Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory school for grades kindergarten through 12 th grade. More information on the school can be found at www.battlegroundacademy.org.

The Gift of Song: Something Old Something New
2017-02-24 19:30 - 2017-02-25 19:30

Hal Ketchum
2017-02-24 20:00
Hal Ketchum – The Franklin Theatre
Songwriting legend Hal Ketchum returns in top form with genre-pushing new album “I’m the Troubadour.” In contrast to the pure country hits he’s famous for, the new album finds Ketchum letting his songwriting expand into folk, blues, rock and soul.
According to Ketchum, he’s had this musical renaissance in him all along. “I like to say that I’ve been successfully misunderstood for 30 years. I mean, I was a cabinet-maker from Gruene, TX. I got a record deal and I had a number one record out of the box, and suddenly I was a ‘country’ singer,” he says. “The genre served me very well, and I’m really grateful for the opportunities that the country music world brought to me. But creatively, this record was a really beautiful departure for me. It’s really opened me up again.”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Strings & Stories: An Intimate Night of Songwriters' Tales
2017-02-25 18:00 - 22:00
Green’s Grocery in Leipers Fork will hold the 7th Annual Strings & Stories: An Intimate Night of Songwriters’ Tales on Saturday, February 25th with acclaimed songwriter and Nashvillian Barry Dean as the host and headliner. Singer-songwriters belong on the stage sharing their craft, and that is exactly where you will find Dean and Friends as they share the stories behind some of country music’s favorite songs in the intimate Green’s Grocery setting at 4345 Old Hillsboro Road in Leipers Fork. The fundraiser event, benefiting High Hopes Development Center which provides education and therapy to children with special needs, will begin at 6:00pm and include dinner by Red Pony, wine by Del Rio Wine & Spirits, beer by Czann’s Brewery, and dessert and coffee by Frothy Monkey.
Barry Dean, who has a personal connection to High Hopes, has written No. 1 Country Music hits “Pontoon” and “Day Drinking”, both recorded by Little Big Town, as well as songs for many other top country artists including Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes, Tim McGraw, and Brett Eldredge, to name a few. Dean has also had songwriting success beyond the realm of country music for artists including Ingrid Michaelson and Brandon Heath. The evening will feature “God’s Will”, written by Dean and recorded by Martina McBride, with signed lyrics up for auction.
For More Information: http://www.highhopesforkids.org/news-events-2/strings-stories/
Purchase Tickets: http://www.highhopesforkids.org/strings-stories-tickets-donations-sponsorships/
Organization: High Hopes Development Center
Contact: Kathy Morrison
Email: kmorrison@highhopesforkids.org
Phone: (615) 550-1451

Ruthie Foster Trio
2017-02-25 20:00
Ruthie Foster Trio – The Franklin Theatre
Award-winning Ruthie Foster, has been traveling the globe entertaining audiences with her combustible mix of gospel, blues, jazz, folk and soul. Having been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin, she has earned multiple Grammy Award nominations, six consecutive Blues Music Awards, an Austin Music Award for Best Female Vocalist and a Living Blues Critics’ Award for Female Blues Artist of the Year.
This past year, Foster continued to travel the globe mesmerizing audiences, and was awarded the 2016 Blues Music Award Winner – Koko Taylor Award for Traditional Female Artist of the Year.
2016 has been a busy year as Foster has been traveling with her show from US, Italy, Germany, Spain and Cuba….
In 2016, she was the eclectic musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Gateway Chamber Orchestra Celebrating Nature’s Beauty
2017-03-01 19:30
As the 2016-17 season concludes, set sail with the Gateway Chamber Orchestra on a captivating musical journey. Celebrating the scenic beauty of Tennessee, John Luther Adam’s Become River takes you downstream to be enthralled by Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony, which heralds the arrival of summer.

George Butterworth – The Banks of Green Willow
John Luther Adams – Become River
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 6 in F “Pastoral”

About The Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Conducted by Gregory Wolynec, the GCO was formed in 2008 and is recognized as one of the leading new American ensembles. Comprised of professional musicians from Middle Tennessee and beyond, the GCO specializes in presenting traditional masterworks, overlooked treasures, and contemporary American compositions. The GCO’s recordings have received critical acclaim in publications such as the American Record Guide and Fanfare Magazine. Engaging 5,000 Middle Tennessee students annually with classical music through free performances, innovative educational outreach, and interactive Children’s Concerts, the GCO is committed to building new audiences for tomorrow. Visit GatewayChamberOrchestra.com to learn more.

Presented by The Gateway Chamber Orchestra

Altan
2017-03-01 20:00
Altan – The Franklin Theatre
In the last dozen years, no traditional Irish band has had a wider impact on audiences and music lovers throughout the world than Altan. They have moved audiences from Donegal to Tokyo to Seattle with their heartwarming, dynamic live performances and with their exquisitely produced, award-winning recordings that range from the most touching old Irish songs to hard-hitting reels and jigs
Throughout their career, Altan has shown unwavering commitment to bringing the beauty of traditional music to contemporary audiences, particularly that of the Donegal fiddlers and singers. On their new album, The Widening Gyre (2015 Compass Record), Altan explores and celebrates the musical connection between the traditional music of Ireland and the roots and bluegrass music from their across the pond cousin.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Music City Pickers Live
2017-03-02 19:00 - 20:30
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 Kelsey Waters, Riley Weston & Tara Shannon

Street Corner Symphony
2017-03-03 20:00
Street Corner Symphony – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN
Street Corner Symphony is an a cappella group based out of Nashville, Tennessee. They became internationally known in 2010 after becoming runners up on Season 2 of NBC’s all vocal competition, The Sing-Off.
These southern gents quickly won over Sing-Off judges Ben Folds, Shawn Stockman, and Nicole Scherzinger and an NBC primetime audience after demonstrating their unique laid back, yet dynamic style of a cappella. The group consists of three brothers; Jeremy Lister, Jonathan Lister, and Richie Lister; along with Adam Chance, Kurt Zimmerman, and Mark McLemore. Five out of six members were raised the sons of ministers. Since their success on The Sing-Off, Street Corner Symphony has been making records and performing for audiences across the country and around the world.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

10th Annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends
2017-03-06 19:00
10th Annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends – The Franklin Theatre

The Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund presents the 10th Annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends, an intimate evening hosted by Storme Warren with special guest performances by: Randy Houser, Charlie Worsham, Lit, Chris Janson, LOCASH, Jamie O’Neal and more to be announced!
Proceeds benefit the Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, helping overlooked and underprivileged youth by motivating them in school and in life. Jeffrey Steele and family created the Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee after Steele’s 13-year-old son passed away January 28, 2007 in a tragic accident. Steele and his family are very involved with this program, which has already made a significant impact on its participants.

Wade Hayes Presents: 2nd Annual Country Hits Back
2017-03-07 19:00
Wade Hayes Presents: 2nd Annual Country Hits Back – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

Wade Hayes, acclaimed country hit maker, is hosting a benefit concert to support life changing research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

Randy Owen and Tracy Lawrence, will perform at this event. Randy, as a member of the group ALABAMA, has sold over 75 million records and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Also joining Hayes and Owen will be multiplatinum and ACM Award Winning artist Tracy Lawrence. Lawrence is best known for such timeless hits as “Time Marches On”, “Paint Me A Birmingham” and “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” with Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney.
Benefitting Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

2nd Annual Grassroots of Grassland
2017-03-10 20:00
2nd Annual Grassroots of Grassland is excited to showcase these very talented songwriters: Gordon Kennedy, Danny Flowers, Neil Medley, Jenny Gill, and Kelsey K!

Glenn Miller Orchestra
2017-03-11 20:00
Glenn Miller Orchestra – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN Events

The first Glenn Miller Orchestra did not make it at all. It was a total and absolute economic failure. But Glenn knew what he wanted, held to that dedication and relentlessly worked to succeed. He launched his second band – the one that lives on today – in March of 1938. The Glenn Miller Orchestra has been a “hit” ever since.

Music City Pickers Live
2017-03-16 19:00 - 20:30
March 16, 2017, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm · The Factory At Franklin (The Little Brick Theatre) · Music City Pickers LIVE!

Featured Performers:
Lisa Brokop (“Better Off Broken”, “The Patsy Cline Project”)
Victoria Banks (“Come On Over”, “Dance With Me”)
Karen Staley (“Keeper of The Stars”, “Take Me As I Am”)
Hosts, Brady Seals & Gordon Kennedy will be opening the show performing a few of their hits.
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.

TEN Tenors
2017-03-17 20:00
The TEN Tenors – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN
The TEN Tenors are undoubtedly one of Australia’s most successful touring entertainment groups of all time, with more than 2500 live shows to their credit and more than 90 million people worldwide witnessing their unmistakable charm, camaraderie and vocal power.
The year 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the groups creation. No one could possibly have imagined when The TEN Tenors did their first show all those years ago that they would still be touring the world in 2017. The TEN Tenors, certainly have cemented their place as one of the worlds most loved classically based contemporary music groups of all time.
Celebrated for their wonderfully vast repertoire, breathtaking arrangements and powerful live performances, The TEN Tenors respectfully tip their hats not only to the great classical tenors and composers, but also contemporary musics most popular artists. From Bowie to Bocelli, an evening with The TEN Tenors is guaranteed to surprise and delight in equal measure.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Amigo Nashville Guitar Show
2017-03-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2017-03-19 10:00 - 17:00

Mark Lowry
2017-03-18 20:00
Mark Lowry – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN Events

An uproarious night of laughter and song with funny man Mark Lowry!

Mark Lowry is known and loved around the world as a trusted voice in the realm of gospel music and beyond. He started making music at age 11 and now, more than four decades later, his legacy is forever sealed as an innately entertaining communicator who can, at once, make audiences laugh, cry, and think.

Mark is a singer, storyteller, humorist, author and songwriter, whose lyric to “Mary Did You Know?” resulted in one of the most loved modern Christmas songs of this century. This captivating song, which he co-wrote with Buddy Greene, has been recorded more than 400 times by artists from every genre including: Reba McEntire, Cee Lo Green, Clay Aiken, Michael English, Kenny Rogers, Wynonna Judd, The Gaither Vocal Band, and a long list of others.

Mark has spent more than 20 collective years as the baritone singer for the Grammy-award-winning Gaither Vocal Band and serves as the sidesplitting comedic sidekick for Bill Gaither through live concert tours and the best-selling Gaither Homecoming video series and television airings (now more than 150 volumes strong).

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Robert Earl Keen
2017-03-23 20:00
Robert Earl Keen – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Franklin, TN

The Road Goes On Forever And The Party Never Ends…

It’s not always easy to sum up a career — let alone a life’s ambition — so succinctly, but those words from Robert Earl Keen’s calling-card anthem just about do it.
Robert Earl Keen has been heralded as one of Texas’ most popular and consistently acclaimed musical ambassadors. Inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012, Keen has recorded 18 full-length albums for both independent and major record labels, and his songs have also been covered by artists from the country, folk and Texas country music scenes (including George Strait, Joe Ely, Lyle Lovett, The Highwaymen, Nanci Griffith, and the Dixie Chicks).
His albums and live performances span musical styles from folk, country, bluegrass to rock, yet he is most commonly affiliated with the Americana movements and has toured extensively both nationally and internationally throughout his career.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
