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Change the Tune
2017-04-22 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago)
Join The Family Center and help us “Change the Tune” on Saturday, April 22nd at Marathon Music Works, as we work to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect by empowering parents to raise happy, healthy children.
We anticipate more than 300 people to enjoy cocktails, dinner, a fantastic auction and phenomenal performances by songwriters
Jim Collins
Marcus Hummon
Palmer Lee
Phillip White
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Marathon Music Works
1402 Clinton Street
Nashville, TN
Cocktails and Silent Auction: 6:30 pm
Dinner by The Corner Market Catering Company: 7:00 pm
Live Auction: 8:30 pm
Entertainment: 9:00 pm
Cost: $150/person, $1,500/table (seating 10)
All proceeds benefit The Family Center founded by Exchange Clubs in 1985, The Family Center is a licensed Tennessee Child Abuse Prevention Agency serving Middle Tennessee through offices in Nashville and Murfreesboro. We belong to the National Parent Aide Network and hold the highest level of accreditation, AAA, from the National Exchange Club Foundation.

The Everly Brothers Experience - Featuring The Zmed Brothers
2017-04-22 20:00
The Zmed Brothers bring a genuine and youthful Everly Brothers experience to the stage.

Dylan and Zachary Zmed celebrate the genetic intimacy so ever present in the harmonies created by Don and Phil. When the guitar became electric, the Everly Brothers bridged the gap between country and rock n’ roll. With the countless hits and classics, the Everly Brothers inspired bands like the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, the Kinks, Buddy Holly and many groups that utilize the blend of two-part harmony. Their career spanned three decades, and they continue to influence artists around the world.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life

Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30
2017-04-26 19:00 - 2017-04-27 19:00
Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30 – The Franklin, Theatre

Executive Produced 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.

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.

Main Street Festival
2017-04-29 10:00 - 18:00
The Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival returns to downtown Franklin, TN April 29-30, 2017!
The free spring celebration, which is one of the largest events in the state of Tennessee, is expected to draw a crowd of about 120,000 for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts and crafts, food, and children’s activities.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and its division, the Downtown Franklin Association, and their missions, respectively: to protect and preserve the architectural, geographical and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County, and to promote the ongoing economic revitalization of Downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation.
Main Street Festival activities will run Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 30, 11 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Lynda Carter
2017-04-29 20:00
Lynda Carter – The Franklin Theatre

Best known for winning our hearts as Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter is an accomplished singer who has performed to rave reviews before sell-out crowds around the world.

In addition to her long acting career, Ms. Carter has the distinction of producing and starring in five highly-rated network television specials, several of which were Emmy nominated.

She has appeared on stage with many of the world’s most popular singers, including Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Bob Hope, George Benson, and Ben Vereen. Ms. Carter made her professional singing debut at age 14 in Tempe, Arizona. In 1973 she won the Miss World-U.S.A. title and shortly thereafter outdistanced hundreds of other actresses for the part of Wonder Woman, a character she infused with such depth and humor that it has become one of the most indelible characters in television history. Her fame led to her becoming the “face” of Maybelline Cosmetics, and she remained Maybelline’s top model for more than a decade.

But her roots remained with her music. “Singing is in my soul”, says Ms. Carter. “I was on the road performing in my teens and travelled from the Catskills to Las Vegas, and from San Francisco to the saloons in Texas.” An engaging storyteller, she takes her audience on a journey where her life story and her music intertwine. Though Ms. Carter continued to act in films and television, when she had children she left the road to raise her young family. She returned to live performing in 2006, appearing on the London stage with an acclaimed star turn in Chicago. In 2007 she started touring again in venues across the country with her band of Nashville all-stars. She has brought her concert to major venues across the country, including at the Kennedy Center and here at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life

Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Celebrating Natures Beauty
2017-05-01 19:30
Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Celebrating Natures Beauty – The Franklin Theatre

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”

Monty Python's Spamalot
2017-05-04 19:00, 2017-05-05 19:00, 2017-05-07 14:00, 2017-05-11 19:00, 2017-05-12 19:00, 2017-05-14 14:00, 2017-05-18 19:00, 2017-05-19 19:00
Monty Python’s Spamalot – Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin

May 4 — 21, 2017 – Show rated PG-13
Studio Tenn is pulling out all the stops to present a musical comedy of truly epic proportions for our 16/17 season finale. Monty Python’s Spamalot is a hilariously irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Marking their first performance together in a Studio Tenn musical, our own Matt Logan and Jake Speck will lead the cast of local and national all-stars. These ragtag Knights of the Round Table bring our exploration of perspectives full circle with a side-splitting reminder to “always look on the bright side of life.”

Steve Dorff
2017-05-05 20:00
Steve Dorff – The Franklin Theatre
What do these artists have in common? Barbra Streisand, Ringo Starr, Celine Dion, George Strait, Garth Brooks, B.J. Thomas, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Smokey Robinson, Vanessa Williams, Christopher Cross, Reba McIntire, Willie Nelson, Gladys Knight, Dolly Parton, and Alison Krauss… They’ve all recorded songs written by Steve Dorff!

An iconic figure in the music industry, Steve has 3 Grammy and 6 Emmy Award Nominations, over 40 BMI awards, and 14 Billboard #1 awards. He has 15 top 10 hits including “Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers. His legendary success extends to motions picture, television, recorded music and theatre.

Enjoy an evening of live entertainment, as Steve performs many of his greatest hits and shares the fascinating stories behind them.

Plus, in tribute to Steve’s son, Andrew Dorff, a gifted and successful country songwriter who recently met an untimely death, Steve will be joined by some very special guests.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Monty Python's Spamalot
2017-05-06 14:00 - 19:00
Monty Python’s Spamalot – Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin

May 4 — 21, 2017 – Show rated PG-13

Saturday May 6 at 2 p.m.
Saturday May 6 at 7 p.m.

Studio Tenn is pulling out all the stops to present a musical comedy of truly epic proportions for our 16/17 season finale. Monty Python’s Spamalot is a hilariously irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Marking their first performance together in a Studio Tenn musical, our own Matt Logan and Jake Speck will lead the cast of local and national all-stars. These ragtag Knights of the Round Table bring our exploration of perspectives full circle with a side-splitting reminder to “always look on the bright side of life.”

Darrell Scott
2017-05-06 20:00
Darrell Scott – The Franklin Theatre
Whether its’ rock, folk, country, Darrell Scott, the 4-time Grammy nominated Nashville songwriter, has written hits all the way from Brad Paisley and the Dixie Chicks to Del McCoury, Sam Bush and Keb Mo; contributing songs to three of 2016’s best albums alone. ‘It’s not surprising that Scott wrote nine of the 14 songs on his own new album, “Couchville Sessions,” and less surprising that he wrote three songs with the like-minded Americana artist Hayes Carll on Carll’s magnificent new disc, “Lovers and Leavers,”’ in addition to “1000 Things” from Sarah Jarosz’s award winning “Build Me Up From Bones” album.
What’s more surprising is that Scott came off of a year and a half of touring in Robert Plant’s Band of Joy with a co-write on R&B star Anthony Hamilton’s new recording, “Save Me,” the opening track on “What I’m Feelin.” Over the past two years Darrell has produced, co-written and performed on three songs from Zac Brown’s latest project “Heavy Is the Head,” in addition to producing Jonathan Edwards latest and Malcolm Holcombe’s upcoming 2017 release, “Pretty Little Troubles.” But these partnerships all makes sense: Although they hail from different genres, these artists are master craftsmen at fitting words to notes.
Witness his ability to make just about any instrument talk, listen to his vocals and songwriting to hear him contain every emotion between joy and pain within one verse in his singing and in his pen. Nowadays he’s taking the outsider role even more seriously; after 23 years in Nashville he spent the last year devoting himself to a self-sufficient lifestyle in the country while simultaneously putting together his best album in years.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Justin Townes Earle With Special Guest: The Sadies
2017-05-08 20:00
Justin Townes Earle With Special Guest: The Sadies – The Franklin Theatre

Justin Townes Earle will take to the road this Spring with his longtime guitarist Paul Niehaus alongside The Sadies as his backing band.

Since launching his recording career a decade ago, Justin Townes Earle has established a reputation as a singular leading light in the Americana music community. With fearless, personally charged lyrical insight and infectious melodic craftsmanship, the young veteran singer-songwriter has built a rich, personally charged body of work.

Now, on his seventh album (and New West debut) Kids in the Street, Justin Townes Earle raises the creative and personal stakes to deliver a deeply soulful set that’s both emotionally riveting and effortlessly uplifting. Taking himself out of his creative comfort zone and assembling a new set of collaborators, Earle has created one of his most potent efforts to date, reflecting all manner of new influences upon his life and his art.

For more information please see The Franklin Theatre.

Bettye LaVette
2017-05-12 20:00
Bettye LaVette – The Franklin Theatre

In 1962, at age 16, she became Bettye LaVette. Her first single was “My Man – He’s a Loving Man” on Atlantic Records.She recorded for numerous labels over the course of the 1960s – the 1980s. She also worked alongside Charles “Honi” Coles, and Cab Calloway in the Toni Award winning Broadway musical, “Bubbling Brown Sugar” in the role of Sweet Georgia Brown.
The 2000’s started what she calls her “Fifth Career”. Her CD, A Woman Like Me won the W.C. Handy Award in 2004 for “Comeback Blues Album of the Year”. She was also given a prestigous Pioneer Award by The Rhythm & Blues Foundation. She recorded 4 CDs for hipster indie label ANTI- Records, 2 of which received Grammy nominations.
She has received the Blues Music Award for Best Contemporary Female Blues Singer, and performed a critically acclaimed version of “Love Reign O’er Me” at The Kennedy Center Honors in a tribute to The Who. She then performed “A Change Is Gonna Come” as a duet with Jon Bon Jovi for President elect Barack Obama on HBO’s telecast of the kick-off Inaugural Celebratory concert, We Are One.
2012 marked her 50th year in show business and she also released her no-holds-barred autobiography, A Woman Like Me, co-written with David Ritz. In 2016, her most recent CD, Worthy, has garnered her a third Grammy nomination. She also received the Blues Music Award for Best Soul Blues Female Artist.
Although still not a household name, the fans, critics and artists have nothing but high praise for her live show and her interpretive vocal skill. She is one of very few of her contemporaries who were recording during the birth of soul music in the 60s and is still creating vital recordings today.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Monty Python's Spamalot
2017-05-13 14:00 - 19:00
Monty Python’s Spamalot – Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin

May 4 — 21, 2017 – Show rated PG-13
Saturday May 13 at 2 p.m.
Saturday May 13 at 7 p.m.
Studio Tenn is pulling out all the stops to present a musical comedy of truly epic proportions for our 16/17 season finale. Monty Python’s Spamalot is a hilariously irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Marking their first performance together in a Studio Tenn musical, our own Matt Logan and Jake Speck will lead the cast of local and national all-stars. These ragtag Knights of the Round Table bring our exploration of perspectives full circle with a side-splitting reminder to “always look on the bright side of life.”

Crystal Bowersox
2017-05-13 20:00
Crystal Bowersox – The Franklin Theatre
Crystal Bowersox has made it her mission to live life and her music to the fullest. With a gentle warmth and wisdom well beyond her years, the consummate artist has an uncompromising vision of herself and her music that is refreshing and rare.
Her rich amalgam of blues, country, folk and rock makes her one of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years. She has performed alongside everyone from Harry Connick Jr., Joe Cocker, and Alanis Morrisette, to Michael Franti, John Popper and BB King. All That For This, Crystal Bowersox’s sophomore release and Shanachie Entertainment debut, is a powerful testament to her talents as both a singer and songwriter, as well as her unerring musical vision. She confides, “I am more proud of this body of work then anything I’ve done before. If this music can move someone to tears or makes them smile, then I have really accomplished something. That’s all I can ask for.”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
Please see website more information.

Monty Python’s Spamalot
2017-05-20 14:00 - 19:00
Monty Python’s Spamalot – Jamison Theater in The Factory at Franklin

May 4 — 21, 2017 – Show rated PG-13
Saturday May 20 at 2 p.m.
Saturday May 20 at 7 p.m.
Studio Tenn is pulling out all the stops to present a musical comedy of truly epic proportions for our 16/17 season finale. Monty Python’s Spamalot is a hilariously irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend, inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Marking their first performance together in a Studio Tenn musical, our own Matt Logan and Jake Speck will lead the cast of local and national all-stars. These ragtag Knights of the Round Table bring our exploration of perspectives full circle with a side-splitting reminder to “always look on the bright side of life.”

Monty Python’s Spamalot
2017-05-21 14:00

Rock The House Music Jam: Lee Thomas Miller, Wynn Varble, James Otto and Mac Davis
2017-05-26 19:30
Rock The House Music Jam Featuring Lee Thomas Miller, Wynn Varble, James Otto and Mac Davis – The Franklin Theatre

Join Davis House Child Advocacy Center for a night of great music to help raise money and awareness in the fight against child abuse in your community, featuring songwriters Lee Thomas Miller, Wynn Varble, James Otto and Mac Davis.

THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF DAVIS HOUSE

The mission and purpose of Davis House is to combat child abuse by coordinating services to children and families in crisis and providing community education focused on prevention and early intervention. We were established as a 501c3 not for profit organization in 1999 and serve Williamson, Hickman, Lewis and Perry counties in Tennessee. All of our services are provided at no cost to the children and families we serve.

Jazz At The Factory With The WholeTones
2017-06-03 19:00 - 21:00
Jazz At The Factory With The Whole Tones Presented By DrAlvin.com
Jazz at The Factory celebrates the best local, national and international R&B, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Blues and Gospel music.
Presented by DrAlvin.com, Mafiaoza’s, BIGR Media, Buca de Beppo, Olivia Olive Oil, Buttermilk Sky Pie and Spring Station LifeStyle Publications.
For tickets see website.
Advance Online General Admission $18 At Door $20
Advance Online V.I.P. Reserved Seating $27 At Door $30
Prix Fixe Dinner At Mafiaozas from 5pm to 6:30pm and V.I. P. Reserved Seating For Two At 7pm Show at $93
From more information call 615-716-2139, email alvin@dralvin.com and visit www.DrAlvin.Com.

Roger McGuinn
2017-06-08 20:00
Roger McGuinn – The Franklin Theatre

As the founder of The Byrds and through his long standing solo career, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable industry icon. From his signature 12 string Rickenbacker sound, to his instantly recognizable vocals on hits like “Turn,Turn,Turn”,“Eight Miles High”and “Mr. Tambourine Man”, McGuinn didn’t just make music; he made history. That feeling continues today as Roger offers shows that are as mesmerizing and magical as ever.

For more information please see website.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Tim O’Brien With Jan Fabricius
2017-06-10 20:00
Tim O’Brien With Jan Fabricius – The Franklin Theatre – Franklin, TN Events

Grammy winning singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist Tim O’Brien grew up singing in church and in school, and after seeing Doc Watson on TV, became a lifelong devotee of old time and bluegrass music. Tim first toured nationally in the 1980’s with Colorado bluegrass band Hot Rize. Kathy Mattea scored a country hit with his song Walk The Way The Wind Blows in 1986, and soon more artists like Nickel Creek and Garth Brooks covered his songs. Over the years, Tim has released 15 solo CD’s, as well as collaborations with his sister Mollie O’Brien, songwriter Darrell Scott, and noted old time musician Dirk Powell. He’s performed or recorded with Steve Earle, Mark Knopfler, Bill Frisell, and Steve Martin, and produced records for Yonder Mountain Stringband, David Bromberg, and Canada’s Old Man Luedecke.

O’Brien’s solo shows feature his solid guitar, fiddle, and banjo, along with his engaging vocals and harmony from Jan Fabricius. Expect a range of original compositions and traditional arrangements from his many discs, mixed with stories and Tim’s self-deprecating humor.

For more information please see website.

BBB Songwriters Night
2017-06-13 17:30 - 20:00
BBB Songwriters Night, presented by Mercedes-Benz of Nashville, is a fun musical event that spotlights the importance of integrity in the music industry. This event supports The Integrity Foundation’s mission to be the leading educational resource for all citizens in our community in order to support business success through marketplace ethics and personal integrity. Enjoy a fun filled night featuring a light dinner and delicious cocktails with stage performances from three of SESAC’s acclaimed Songwriters: BMI Award Winner Steve Bogard and 2014 SESAC Songwriters of the Year, Rob Hatch and Lance Miller. Purchase your tickets today as seating is limited!

Brown Bag Concert Series
2017-06-16 11:00 - 13:00
Brown Bag series at Academy Park
Enjoy free live entertainment during lunch at the new Brown Bag concert series at Academy Park. The kick-off concert is Friday, June 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater at the Williamson County Enrichment Center at Academy Park, 110 Everbright Ave.
Live entertainment will be provided by Nashville-based singer-songwriter Rachel Taylor who blends alternative folk, 50s country and unplugged pop. Heart Hunters will also be performing, blending their rich Southern harmonies on songs about love, loss and yearning. Rounding out the performers is 2016 CCMA-nominated New Artist of the Year, April Nicole, with traditional Country ballads. April will be accompanied by her multi-talented seven-year-old daughter Sophia.
There will be food trucks on hand with delicious lunch items for sale, or you can bring your own. The concert is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or a blanket for seating. A Brown Bag concert is also planned for June 30.

Pure Prairie League
2017-06-16 20:00
Entertainment in Franklin, TN

Pure Prairie League – The Franklin Theatre
From their beginnings in mid-Sixties Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day unit featuring founding member/pedal-steel innovator John David Call, veteran bassist Mike Reilly, propulsive drummer Scott Thompson and guitar ace Donnie Clark, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE continues to embellish the rich 43-year history of one of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces. As one reviewer recently wrote: “PPL’s sound combines sweet memories with edgy, contemporary muscle. Their vocals are as strong as Kentucky moonshine and the musicianship and performance skills are as sharp as a straight razor”.

Their eponymous first album – featuring the Norman Rockwell/Saturday Evening Post cover that introduced fans to PPL’s trademark cowpoke “Sad Luke” – has been hailed as a “major early influence in the emerging popularity of Country-Rock music”. Their second effort, the multi- platinum “Bustin’ Out” brought us the Craig Fuller-penned classic “Amie”, along with other gems of the genre. With “Two Lane Highway”, nine more albums and countless shows, a legacy has been forged and enriched during the ‘70s and 80’s, highlighting contributions from several noteworthy members, including original co-founder George Ed Powell, Cincinnati’s legendary Goshorn Brothers, Country Hall of Famers Gary Burr and Vince Gill, award-winning writer Jeff Wilson (3 Top-20 singles) and a host of other guest appearances from Chet Atkins, Johnny Gimble, Emmy Lou Harris, David Sanborn, Eagle Don Felder, Nicolette Larson, and many more.

Now in their fifth decade, Pure Prairie League continues to lead the way for the new generation of Country/Rockers such as Keith Urban, Nickel Creek, Wilco, Counting Crows and so many others that cite PPL as a major influence.

As crisp and clean as spring water and as comfortable as a well-worn cowboy shirt, Pure Prairie League still brings it all back home.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
