Forever Abbey Road
2023-02-17 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Forever Abbey Road – The Franklin Theatre
Forever Abbey Road is comprised of four Nashville musicians who work hard at creating a unique show that demonstrates what the Beatles might sound like if they were around today with current technology and modern rock energy. Forever Abbey Road has toured all over the southeastern United States and they’ve become a fan favorite at the biggest Beatles festival in the world, Abbey Road on the River. Currently, they are selling out City Winery Nashville each month with their famous Beatles brunch show. The band has also worked with colleagues of the Beatles including the Beatles’ studio genius Geoff Emerick, Joey Molland from Badfinger and Denny Laine and Steve Holley from Paul McCartney and Wings.
www.foreverabbeyroad.com
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Freebird (The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience)
2023-02-18 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Freebird (The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience) at the Mockingbird Theater, downtown Franklin
FREEBIRD – LYNYRD SKYNYRD TRIBUTE is the World’s Premiere Tribute Band to Rock Hall of Fame legends, Lynyrd Skynyrd! It’s sure to sell out!
We will get your blood pumpin’ to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s greatest hits such as; Sweet Home Alabama, That Smell, Saturday Night Special, Gimme Three Steps, Freebird, and many more! The band is made up of six seasoned musicians of the Cleveland and Nashville music scene!

Kimbros Pickin Parlor - David Newbould, King Corduroy & Friends
2023-02-18 19:00 | The Legendary Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor, 214 S. Margin Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
David Newbould, King Corduroy & Friends in downtown Franklin at Kimbros Pickin Parlor, February 18 at 7 PM. We and our friends gonna bring it to ya. Franklin, get your hoot and holler on, be ready to dance and party like it’s 2099.
7 pm: King Corduroy
9 pm: David Newbould
11 pm: PJ & The Bear
Poster art by Dean Tomasek.
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A Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Featuring Troy Anderson
2023-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
WCPAC presents, A Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Featuring Troy Anderson

The Williamson County Performing Arts Center presents a tribute to jazz icon Louis Armstrong! Backed by some of Nashville’s finest musicians, acclaimed performer Troy Anderson brings the great ‘Satchmo’ to life on stage with the signature trumpet and hanky, the roly-poly voice, and above all, the contagious joie de vivre that made Louis Armstrong so beloved. Featuring memorable tunes like “What a Wonderful World,” “Hello Dolly,” “Mack the Knife,” and many more, this musical celebration of the legendary Louis Armstrong is not to be missed.
Adults: $25 | Seniors (55+) and Students: $22.50
The mission of the Williamson County Performing Arts Center is to enrich, engage and entertain our community by operating as a professional and accessible venue and performance space. The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is designed to showcase local talent, provide opportunities for artistic expression and entertain our community in a comfortable and professional setting.
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American Idol & Award Winner Kris Allen Live
2023-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Blackberry Meadows Farm TN, 1725 Barker Road, Thompson's Station, TN, 37179, United States
Come enjoy an intimate family-friendly evening with American Idol and Mutilple Award Winning Kris Allen in concert Saturday, February 18th, at the Lanning Family Farm (i.e. Blackberry Meadows) in Thompson’s Station, TN, just outside Nashville. As a special treat, the incredibly talented Senie Hunt will be opening for Kris.
The venue is fully heated and air-conditioned and all seating is provided with concessions available. We always offer family-friendly content in a safe, alcohol-free, tobacco-free environment.
It’s going to be a wonderful evening.
General Admission: $25 / Ages 12 and Under: $12.50 / Premium: $50
To learn more about the artists, see pictures of the venue, and to purchase your tickets, visit https://blackberry-meadows.ticketleap.com/
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Mountain Heart
2023-02-18 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Mountain Heart – The Franklin Theatre
Mountain Heart is the band that has been fearlessly revolutionizing the way acoustic music can be presented and played. The band’s name has been synonymous with cutting-edge excellence in acoustic music circles since the group’s creation. Widely known throughout the music industry for continually redefining the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has gained legions of loyal fans both as a result of their superlative musicianship and just as notably, their incendiary live performances.
Mountain Heart or members have been nominated for Grammy’s, ACM, CMA awards. The band has also been nominated for and won multiple IBMA’s. They have appeared on the revered stage of the Grand Ole Opry in excess of 130 times, and have shared the stage with acts ranging from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Montgomery Gentry, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Brad Paisley to Alison Krauss, Tony Rice, The Avett Brothers, Yonder Mountain Stringband, The Punch Brothers, Levon Helm, John Fogerty and many more.
Mountain Heart’s musical virtuosity – the band is comprised of top call studio pros at every position, unmatched energy, and a keen sense of entertainment dynamics have helped them to forge a highly unique sound and stage show which appeals to an ever-growing variety of musical tastes. From large outdoor Folk music, Americana, Jam and Bluegrass festivals, to sold-out shows opening for Southern Rock icons like The Marshall Tucker Band, The Tedeshi Trucks Band or Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mountain Heart always makes an undeniable connection with an audience. This rare combination makes Mountain Heart one of the more versatile musical acts ever assembled.
Throughout the band’s storied history, members past and present have dedicated their time, talent, and creativity to the group, leading to their hard earned reputation as one of the most exciting and unforgettable live shows anywhere in the world. With a new team in place, Mountain Heart is beyond excited for this new beginning and journey ahead.
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.
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Tennessee Songwriters Week Showcase
2023-02-23 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Tennessee Songwriters Week is a celebration of the songwriters and craft that put Tennessee on the map, celebrated the last full week of February each year. The goal of Tennessee Songwriters Week is to support music venues, support songwriters with live performances, drive visitation and inspire travelers to experience the state’s music stories, history, attractions and venues. Join us on February 23rd for the Middle Tennessee Showcase round. Winners from all across Middle Tennessee’s Qualifying events will compete at The Franklin Theatre for a chance to perform at the Bluebird Cafe during the finale in March.
*Note: This is a limited seating event. Get your tickets while they last!
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Grassroots of Grassland's Songwriter's Night
2023-02-24 18:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
7th Annual Grassroots of Grassland Presented by Fifth Third Private Bank
Grassroots of Grassland is Grassland Elementary’s Songwriter’s Night. We will have a night of music and a silent/online auction to raise funds for the Music, Art and other departments of Grassland Elementary. Featuring Brinley Addington, Barrett Baber, Sarah Buxton and Jerry Flowers. Each cabaret table will be sold as a package deal that will come with treats! Row A will also be sold in seats of four with treats. See you at the show!

Jason Minton Band
2023-02-24 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Jason Minton Band to perform in downtown Franklin at the Mockingbird Theater & Bar, Feb 24, 2023 at 8:00 PM. The Mockingbird Theater & Bar is a live music venue located at 230 Franklin Road Bldg.6,
About Mockingbird Theater & Bar
The Theater offers a full bar — serving beer, wine, spirits, and food — as well as special events and productions, with an emphasis on live music. The space hosts bands of all genres on a regular basis.

UNCIVIL Band and Friends!!
2023-02-25 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
UNCIVIL Band and Friends to perform in downtown Franklin at the Mockingbird Theater & Bar, Feb 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The Mockingbird Theater & Bar is a live music venue located at 230 Franklin Road Bldg.6,
Please check Mockingbird Theater to confirm the time.
About Mockingbird Theater & Bar
The Theater offers a full bar — serving beer, wine, spirits, and food — as well as special events and productions, with an emphasis on live music. The space hosts bands of all genres on a regular basis.

Mockingbird Songwriter Series Feat. Matt Warren/Wynn Varble/& Dave Pahanish
2023-03-02 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
“Mockingbird Songwriters Series”
Featuring Matt Warren (Every Storm Runs Out of Rain- Gary Allen), Wynn Varble (Waiting On A Woman – Brad Paisley), and Dave Pahanish (Without You-Keith Urban) …these writers have many more #1 hits by other artists including Daryl Worley, Toby Keith, Jimmy Wayne and more…come hear the stories behind the songs and the artists who made them famous. 6 PM doors open, 7 PM show. This show will sell out ~ get your tickets now!

Singing in the Rain
2023-03-02 19:00 - 2023-03-04 19:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin Classical School presents Singing in the Rain
Singin’ in the Rain is hailed as the “greatest movie musical of all time”, and the Franklin Classical School Players are pleased to present the stage adaptation of this beloved classic! Directed by Melissa Austin, with choreography by Mattie Tichenor and Miranda Mathies, Singin’ in the Rain is thrilling and entertaining for every age!
On-screen couple Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are Hollywood’s biggest stars of silent film. But with the premiere of The Jazz Singer as the first “talking picture”, studios are forced to follow suit or get left behind. The problem for Monumental Pictures is, Lina’s squeaky voice is something like nails on a chalkboard! Enter talented young actress, Kathy Seldon, who sacrifices her own career to become Lina Lamont’s onscreen voice. Audiences are not fooled for long, though, and we are reminded that, although things are not always as they seem, truth wins in the end!
The FCS Players’ production of Singin’ in the Rain features a cast and crew of 48 students, and highlights the best of dancing and singing in such numbers as “Good Morning”, “Make ‘Em Laugh”, and of course, “Singin’ in the Rain”. Families will enjoy every moment, and you will not stop humming the songs for weeks to come!
Screenplay by: BETTY COMDEN & ADOLPH GREEN
Songs by: ARTHUR FREED & NACIO HERB BROWN
Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc.
“Singin’ in the Rain” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
March 2 – 7 PM
March 3 – 7 PM
March 4 – 2 PM and 7 PM

MAJESTIC: A TRIBUTE TO JOURNEY
2023-03-04 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
After a sold out performance in 2022, Majestic returns to the Mockingbird Theatre in downtown Franklin on March 4, 2023! Please visit https://www.majestictribute.com to learn more about the band! Event details are below.

Jeffrey Steele and Friends
2023-03-06 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Jeffrey Steele & Friends – The Franklin Theatre
Join us for an evening to remember. The Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund presents the 16th Annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends, an intimate evening hosted by Storme Warren & Casey LeVasseur with special guest performances by Jeffrey Steele, LOCASH, Steve Dorff, Bridgette Tatum, Phil Vassar, Silence X Noise, Preston James, Ben Burgess and more!
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 the program initiatives which support overlooked and at-risk youth in our community and beyond through programs, projects, and grants.
Special VIP reception performance by Preston James
For EXCLUSIVE VIP Seating and Sponsorship, Please contact Rondal Richardson at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee at rondal@cfmt.org or 615-321-4939
Brought to you by the Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
Presented by The Davisson Family, with Support from With support from Briarpatch Farms, The Davis Family, Julie Goon, Pam & Rick Leet, The Wood Family, and The Voight Family.
Thank you to our generous sponsors for helping to make this evening possible.
**performers are subject to change based on circumstances beyond our control.**
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Martin Sexton
2023-03-08 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The real thing, people.” –Billboard
Martin Sexton returns with what RollingStone calls his “soul-marinated voice,” acoustic guitar, and a suitcase full of heartfelt songs.
The 2023 Tour takes Martin across North America in support of his latest ep 2020 Vision (produced by 3-time Grammy nominee John Alagia (Lukas Nelson, John Mayer, Dave Matthews) as well as reinventing his own classics for these critically-acclaimed solo performances.
Still fiercely independent and headlining venues from The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, he has influenced a generation of contemporary artists. His songs have appeared in television series such as Scrubs, Parenthood, Masters of Sex, Sprung, and in numerous films, though it’s his incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for a new experience every time.
www.martinsexton.com
Fb: officialmartinsexton
Insta: martinsexton
Twitter: martin_sexton
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Letters from Home, the 50 States Tour
2023-03-09 17:30 - 21:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Old Glory Chapter NSDAR presents
Letters from Home, the 50 States Tour
Letters From Home infuses the classic style of the USO with a witty, modern edge featuring high-energy singing and tap-dancing performances by Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann. Funny and uplifting, this is a night of theater for all generations. Letters From Home will leave you feeling great about being a human being.
Having performed 900+ shows across the world including the 75th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France, Old Glory Chapter, NSDAR, is honored to host Letters From Home as the official Tennessee stop on the 50 States Tour.
Proceeds benefit the ongoing service projects of Old Glory Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Old Glory is a non-political, non-religious volunteer women’s organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, patriotism, and honoring patriots of the Revolutionary War. Serving Franklin and Williamson County since 1897.
This event includes a Silent Auction prior to the performance. See details below.
Lobby opens: 5:30pm
Silent Auction: 5:30 – 7:00pm
Performance: 7:00pm
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Paul Aldrich & Friends SPRING SHOW
2023-03-10 19:30 | Generations Church, 408 Church St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Musical Comedian Paul Aldrich hosts two of Christian Music’s finest singer/songwriters – BOB BENNETT and PIERCE PETTIS!

Paul Aldrich & Friends shows feature Christian musicians and comedians in an intimate, interactive, and often improvisational setting. Past guests include guitarist extraordinaire Phil Keaggy, singer/songwriter Andrew Peterson, and Saturday Night Live alum Victoria Jackson. Paul Aldrich & Friends is edifying entertainment at its best! www.paulaldrich.com
PAUL ALDRICH is a comedian, songwriter, and inspirational speaker. For over 35 years Paul’s “funny music” and hilarious stand-up comedy have been featured at thousands of events across the U.S.A. and around the world. As a recording artist, Paul has 14 projects to his credit, including his award-winning CD MOCK ‘n’ ROLL. www.paulaldrich.com
BOB BENNETT – Literate songs, friendly humor, precise fingerstyle guitar, warm vocals and a healthy dash of genuine hopefulness: these are the tools Bob Bennett brings to work with him every time he steps on stage. Over eleven critically acclaimed albums, thousands of concert appearances from living rooms to large arenas, Bob Bennett has never lost sight of who he works for: his listeners.

New Found Glory
2023-03-10 20:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
As NEW FOUND GLORY can attest, life moves quickly. Just three years after forming in Coral Springs, Florida, in 1997, the group were fast-tracked from local upstarts to mainstream stars on the back of ebullient pop melodies and hardcore-tinged breakdowns, setting off a blast of pop-punk dynamite that still lights the torch for modern acts more than two decades later. They became the voice of an underground movement, spurring iconic gold and platinum records (2000’s New Found Glory, 2002’s Sticks & Stones, and 2004’s Catalyst), countless MTV appearances, an entire subgenre (easycore) and sold-out tours the world over.
But, as the band have also learned, everything can get upended in the blink of an eye. In December 2021, fresh off the celebratory Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead Tour in support of their 10th album, Forever + Ever x Infinity, guitarist Chad Gilbert was found unresponsive in bed at home, rushed to a local hospital, and diagnosed with an 8-inch cancerous tumor, a rare pheochromocytoma. Hospital stays, surgery, and a long road to recovery followed – but, in typical New Found Glory fashion, so did the songs.
The band’s forthcoming acoustic album, MAKE THE MOST OF IT (Revelation Records), tackles the last year head-on with their most emotional and cathartic collection of songs to date. Written in the wake of Gilbert’s cancer diagnosis and mixed by Mark Trombino (blink-182, Jimmy Eat World), MAKE THE MOST OF IT is a rumination on what it means to grieve, to live, to approach every day with appreciation and a sense of fulfillment. There’s gratitude for the CPR Gilbert’s wife performed on him (“Mouth To Mouth”), for the doctors who got him back on the road in time to celebrate the landmark 20th anniversary of Sticks & Stones (“Get Me Home”), and for life in general – the opportunity to wake up every day in this beautiful, messy, heartbreaking world (“Kiss The Floor”).
“Even though the songs are sadder, they’re still hopeful,” Gilbert says. “You hear so much online about mental health and fear and anxiety. I feel proud that we can release an album with joy and honesty in a way that will hopefully make people less fearful of life. A lot of times we punish ourselves for things that might never happen. I’m going through something that did happen, but doing it with hope and joy and a greater appreciation.”
Gilbert and his bandmates – vocalist Jordan Pundik, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Cyrus Bolooki – are all husbands and fathers, and as elder statesmen of the pop-punk genre (though still able to incite a circle pit with ease), MAKE THE MOST OF IT finds the quartet contemplating the future, what they hope their loved ones will hang on to and how they’ll be remembered. It’s all there on “Watch The Lilies Grow,” the record’s centerpiece dedicated to Gilbert’s daughter, Lily, and the most poignant New Found Glory song ever. Just as fan favorites like “Sonny” and “When I Die” were there to guide audiences through life’s valleys decades ago, songs like “Dream Born Again” and “More Than Enough” speak to listeners with the same sense of understanding, compassion, and community that’s kept New Found Glory such a resonant and beloved mainstay in punk rock.
“I didn’t want this to be the ‘cancer record’ originally,” Gilbert admits, noting his cancer returned in 2022 with additional battles still ahead. “But when we went on tour and people started hearing the story and connecting to it, I gave up on trying to control the narrative. Not all bands are dealt these cards, but we were. Let’s take these songs and help the disease get awareness and raise money for a cause that’s working on education and research for my rare cancer.” (A percentage of proceeds from the record will go to The Pheo Para Alliance, the longest standing internationally recognized leader in advocacy for, and awareness of, pheochromocytoma.)
In many ways, it’s remarkable it took New Found Glory 25 years to release an acoustic album. Masters of stop-gap invention – from the ever-popular From The Screen To Your Stereo movie theme cover EPs to their hardcore alter egos International Superheroes Of Hardcore – the band have balanced the impulses of new and nostalgic better than nearly every one of their peers.
That continues on MAKE THE MOST OF IT, which also features live versions of seven New Found Glory classics recorded in Nashville in 2022 during the band’s NFG Unplugged Total Request Livestream & Concert. The live session tones down the caustic energy of a New Found Glory show but strips the band down to their bare essentials: Pundik’s unmistakable vocal and wholly resonant songwriting. When the band lead the audience through a sing-along on their very first single, “Hit Or Miss,” it’s hard not to get choked up at how important New Found Glory still is to fans 25 years in.
“We love the opportunity to get inspired and still try to push ourselves toward something new,” Gilbert says. “But at the same time, we’re not too cool to disown where we came from. I feel like our music isn’t ours anymore. New Found Glory, all those old records, they belong to our fans. Even when I had to miss shows because of my treatment, it was still New Found Glory because of the connection between us and our fans. It’s them. It’s us. It’s all of it together.” XX

1971 The Greatest Year In Music
2023-03-11 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
MUCH HAS BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT THIS CELEBRATED YEAR IN MUSIC. MANY HAVE CALLED IT THE GREATEST EVER! JOIN SOME OF NASHVILLE’S MOST TALENTED SINGERS AND MUSICIANS IN A MULTI-MEDIA LIVE CONCERT TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT SONGS AND ARTISTS OF THIS REMARKABLE YEAR IN MUSIC!
Featuring
Jonell Mosser, Mike Farris, Mark Jones
Lee Carroll, Dylan Jones, Chip Graham,
Bob Harsen, Tripp Bratton, Steve Herrman,
John Hinchey, Jonathan Barrett
Performing the music of
Stevie Wonder, The Who, Marvin Gaye, Little Feat,
Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones
Yes, Carole King, David Bowie, Santana, John Lennon, John Prine
Edgar Winter, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Paul McCartney
Tina Turner, Santana, Jackson 5, Rod Stewart
and More !
Find out more about the show at:
1971THEGREATESTYEARINMUISC.COM
PROMO VIDEO

Celtic Rhythms on Fire Presented by Nashville Irish Step Dancers
2023-03-11 19:00 - 2023-03-12 14:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celtic Rhythms on Fire is a celebration of the rich and vibrant artistry of Irish dance and music. This show features not only the more traditional elements-such as jig, reel and hornpipe, but also explores more progressive styles of Irish dance and music. The collaboration between dancers, musicians and singers results in a spirited lively interchange and, of course, audience of all ages will be delightfully engaged!
Nashville Irish Step Dancers have won numerous Championship awards at the Southern Regional Irish Dance Championship, North American Irish Dance Championship, All-Ireland’s Championship and placed at the World Championship in Dublin Ireland. They have also performed with the Celtic Music legends “The Chieftains” numerous times and were featured on their DVD “Down the Old Plank Road”.
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The Joe Galbato Project
2023-03-11 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Joe Galbato is a Nashville singer/songwriter. His major influences come from Billy Joel, The Eagles, Dire Straits and others. The songs have a definite 70’s and 80’s vibe. His debut album, Dreams, was released in 2015. The second effort, One Night, was released in 2017. Both albums have enjoyed success on Spotify and iTunes. The soon to be released third album, The Grand Farewell, features some of Nashville’s finest musicians – Denny Hemingson (lead guitar – Tim McGraw), Dwain Rowe (keys – Brooks and Dunn, Clint Black), Dow Tomlin (bass guitar – Wynonna), Peter Young (drums – Loretta Lynn) and many others. All will be performing with Joe at the Mockingbird in downtown Franklin. The live shows take the album material to another level and this show will feature songs from all 3 albums. Looking forward to a magical night in Franklin!

The Birds St Patty's Day Party w/Tophouse
2023-03-17 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Birds St Patty’s Day Party w/Tophouse – Mockingbird Theater
A lot of people ask … what genre is Tophouse? Give them a listen on Spotify where they have over 50,000 subscribers or check out their popular Instagram where they boast over 110,000 followers to decide. If you like The Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons, The Pogues and just good music in general, you’re going to love Tophouse. Hailing from Montana, these guys moved to Nashville and have settled in as one of the hottest up and coming acts in the area. Join the Mockingbird Theater for a fun St Patrick’s Day Party in downtown Franklin and catch these guys before they break out to Number One!

Sunday Swing
2023-03-23 15:00 - 17:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Put on your dancing shoes on and join us at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center for Sunday Swing on Sunday, April 23, 2023, featuring Middle Tennessee’s premier big band, 5 Points Swing Band under the direction of Chuck Hamilton. Each ticket includes a complimentary dance lesson at 2:30, followed by dancing accompanied by the 5 Points Swing Band from 3:00-5:00pm. Dance floor provided.
Space is limited! Tickets will not be sold at the door and must be purchased in advance.
Accessible seating is available upon request. Call (615) 786-0186 ex. 2524 or email wcpactn@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.

Gloria Anderson (EP Release) w/Michelle Raybourn
2023-03-23 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Gloria Anderson (EP Release) w/Michelle Raybourn – Mockingbird Theater
Gloria Anderson is an Americana and Country singer-songwriter from Luling, a small Texas town. As a military brat with parents who would quiz her on rock bands like Fleetwood Mac or play classic Country like Dolly Parton, she wrote songs about her window observations during six family moves before seventh grade. Her music combines her humble Texas roots with a bit of Nashville country flair to create a genuine, yet unique, Americana sound, and her relatable lyrics and sweet persona work together to create her image as an empowering girl-next-door who always has a story to tell.

Smoke on the Mountain
2023-03-23 19:00 - 2023-03-26 14:00 | Franklin First United Methodist Church – Historic Sanctuary, 148 5th Ave S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Smoke on the Mountain – Studio Tenn Theatre Company
Smoke on the Mountain tells the hilarious and heartwarming story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. The show features two dozen rousing bluegrass songs played and sung by the Sanders Family, a traveling group making its return to performing after a five-year hiatus. Book by Connie Ray; Conceived by Alan Bailey; Musical arrangements by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick. The Show runs March 23 through April 2.
March 23 – 7 PM
March 24 – 7 PM
March 25 – 2 PM and 7 PM
March 26 – 2 PM
Click here for Smoke on the Mountain show dates March 30 at 7 PM, March 31 at 7 PM, April 1 at 2 PM and 7 PM, and April 2 at 2 PM.

AfricaNashville Presents: Jeff Coffin & Friends, Featuring The Yeli Ensemble
2023-03-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Franklin Theatre with AfricaNashville presents Jeff Coffin & Friends, featuring The Yeli Ensemble. This event features an all-star line up of performers including Cory Wong (Vulfpeck, Dave Koz, Jon Batiste, The Fearless Flyers, Grammy Nominee), Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, 5x Grammy Winner), and Nate Smith (Paul Simon, Brittany Howard, The Fearless Flyers, Grammy Nominee).
YELI ENSEMBLE:
SORY, & IBRAHIMA are from the Yeli caste (also called Djeli or Griot). MOHAMED AND AGATHE were raised in a Yeli tradition by their parents. A ‘Yeli’ is a ‘living archive’ of the African people’s traditions. They all grew up learning their traditional music and dance from their parents and elders and are recognized as storytellers and keepers of knowledge that has been passed down through countless generations.
JEFF COFFIN is a globally celebrated saxophonist, composer, educator, and is recognized for his breathtaking, enigmatic compositions, and searing improvisations. He is a member of the legendary U.S. rock group, Dave Matthews Band and you may also know him from his 14 year tenure, and 3 GRAMMY® Awards, with the genre-defying Bela Fleck & the Flecktones.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life

The FBR w/Jackson Nance
2023-03-24 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The FBR w/Jackson Nance – Mockingbird Theater
Named to honor an enduring Leonard Cohen classic song, “The FBR— comprised of Tim Hunter and Malarie McConaha—purveys American roots music traditions with poetic storytelling and multi-genre instrumental approaches. The two met at an open mic night at Puckett’s (now Fox and Locke) the local watering hole in Leiper’s Fork outside of Nashville.” What initially began as an acoustic project between the pair eventually grew to include a full band bringing additional guitar, percussion, bass, and keys to the table.
Their debut single “Rain On” gained traction during a time when we the world was facing a new range of emotions during a global pandemic. Following Rain On, The FBR released songs with themes ranging from love and addiction to spirituality and sin, set in melodies that every listener feels deep in the soul.
Recent releases and music videos by The FBR have earned the band interviews and articles in American Songwriter Magazine, American Blues Scene, and many others, and the band has celebrated world-wide reach through Internet radio platforms.
Malarie McConaha, the band’s lead singer and electric guitar player, “intertwines her spirited delivery of rich vocals with raw guitar that ensnares the audience’s attention and holds it throughout every performance.” Her captivating stage presence “draws the audience in and her bold delivery strikes deep.”
Tim Hunter, songwriter, acoustic guitar and harmonica player, writes much of the band’s original music. Storytelling is what he is most known for, having spent years studying classic literature and writing thousands of poems and songs to hone his craft. “Hunter delivers art and poetry with his lyrics, and matches that with melodies that take the listener on a journey.”
The FBR is billed as an all-original, Americana act steeped in Southern rock, blues, country, and Irish to name a few. They are big fans of other story tellers and vocal legends such as John Prine, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Tedeschi Trucks, Lukas Nelson, Band of Heathens, Fleetwood Mac, Guy Clark, Janis Joplin, Emmylou Harris, and Steve Earle.

Radney Foster
2023-03-24 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Radney Foster – The Franklin Theatre
“Thirty years ago, Radney Foster opened up his heart, wrapped it in lap steel and Fender guitars, shouted it from a microphone mountain in a voice of bluebonnet twang, and created a work of riotous loss along the lines of Merle Haggard or Buck Owens, says author/historian Peter Cooper. “Del Rio, TX 1959 is an album that mines the personal to unearth the universal.”
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of his solo debut, Radney Foster will be doing a select number of shows where he plays the album top to bottom (along with some later hits). Legendary steel guitarist Steve Fishell (who coproduced the album with Foster) will be joining the band on select dates.
“Del Rio, TX, 1959 is what inspired me to sing Country music,” says Daruis Rucker. “It’s the ultimate album.” The collection produced five singles on the country charts: “Just Call Me Lonesome,” “Nobody Wins,” “Easier Said Than Done,” “Hammer and Nails,” and “Closing Time.”
Foster first gained attention as half of the duo Foster & Lloyd (who, with “Crazy Over You” became the first duo in history to top the Country charts with their debut single).
Foster’s discography contains countless cuts by artists ranging anywhere from country (Keith Urban, The Chicks, Brooks and Dunn, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) to contemporary (Marc Broussard, Hootie & The Blowfish, Kenny Loggins, Los Lonely Boys, George Benson). Foster has appeared in film, TV and stage including as host of CMT Crossroads, in the feature film Beauty Mark, on stage in the acclaimed musical “Troubadour. “
His most recent project For You To See The Stars is in two parts, a book of short fiction, and a companion CD of the same name. Foster, who produced the first three Randy Rogers Band album, recently reunited with them to produce Homecoming. He’s currently working on a second book of short fiction, and a side jazz project with his sons, The Space Cadet Quintet.
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.

Swing in the Spring
2023-03-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Grab your dancing shoes and join us for an evening of live music, dinner, and dancing! Dinner catered by The Daily Dish, and entertainment by the Page Jazz Ensemble and Williamson County’s own 5 Points Swing. Doors open at 6 PM, dinner at 6:30, and dancing from 7 PM to 9 PM. Tickets available to the public at www.fredjpageband.com/jazz-dinner. This event is presented by the Page High School Band Boosters, a 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds benefit the Page High School Band Program. Thank you for your support!

Redbird Common
2023-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Redbird Common is a writers-in-the-round music series consisting of exclusively CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) artists and songwriters sharing their songs and the stories behind them.
