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Renée Fleming at OZ Arts Nashville
2017-11-01 20:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
Soprano Renée Fleming, one of the most celebrated American singers of our time, will perform an evening-length concert featuring German, French and Italian classics as well as some American contemporary works on Dec. 1 at OZ Arts as part of a special event titled the “Chairman’s Choice” in honor of OZ Arts Chairman and Founder Cano Ozgener, who selected the program.
In addition to the Dec. 1 performance, the two VIP packages feature a unique and informal gathering with Fleming:
Friends of The Chairman Package ($850 per person; a portion will be tax deductible)
* One ticket to cocktail supper at Cano Ozgener’s home on Nov. 29
* One ticket to the Dec. 1 concert with premium seating and VIP parking
* Meet-and-greet with Fleming following her performance
Friends of OZ Arts package ($600 per person; a portion will be tax deductible)
* One ticket to cocktail supper at Cano Ozgener’s home on Nov. 29
* One ticket to the Dec. 1 concert with reserved seating
The cocktail supper will include a conversation between Fleming and her good friend Ann Patchett, author of the international bestseller Bel Canto about fictional American soprano Roxane Coss.
General admission tickets are $200 per person.

Kate Grom at Kimbro's
2017-11-09 20:00 | TN
More info on Kate and music links here.

Grease
2017-11-11 19:00 | TN
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. Studio Tenn brings the too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” and smoking hot “Pink Ladies” to the Jamison Theatre, paying tribute to a cult classic that has influenced every generation. A show immersed in bright lights, big colors and a showcase of songs that are sure to rock the jukebox, Grease adds the perfect amount of lighthearted laughter to balance the scales of the Studio Tenn season. This rocking musical paying homage to the fifties will take audiences back to a time of drive-in movies, malted milk shakes and the age-old desire to be rebellious. So put on your poodle skirts, grab your saddle shoes and join Studio Tenn in this 2017-2018 season finale where Grease is always the word!
Friday May 11 at 7 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27, 2018
See website for all dates and times.

Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Brilliant Colors
2017-11-13 19:30 | TN
Music Events Franklin, TN

Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Brilliant Colors – The Franklin Theatre
The GCO is delighted to revisit Schreker’s mesmerizing masterpiece for small orchestra, which they recorded on their Chamber Symphonies disc. Respighi’s colorful language paints a new take on Boticelli masterpieces. Copland’s raucous but rarely heard sketches will have you all dancing on the way to the door.

KEVIN MAX WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
2017-12-01 20:00 | TN
Live at the Historic Franklin Theatre, Kevin Max will be performing classic hits along with many Christmas favorites to kick off the most wonderful time of the year.

Kevin Max began his career in the enormously successful CCM band dcTalk, founded at Liberty University in 1987 alongside Toby McKeehan and Michael Tait. The trio caught the attention of Forefront Records in 1988, and later Virgin in 1996; five albums, four Grammy wins, and multiple Dove Awards later, the band remains one of the most important and successful Christian rock groups of all time. Their 1995 double-platinum album “Jesus Freak” became an anthem for a generation of believers trying to shine their light to the world, and Kevin Max’s unique vocals and eclectic contribution to the band’s evolution from hip-hop to pop/rock stood out in both their albums and their legendary, packed-out live performances.
Last year Kevin invited friends and fans to his home to kick off the holiday season with an intimate living room performance. This year the show will take place on America’s favorite Main Street in Franklin, TN at the Historic Franklin Theatre where we feature songs of the golden age and Christmas Standards.
Guests include:
Jimmy Abegg
Stu G
Fleming and Jon
Aaron Smith
Troy Baker
Josh and Amibeth Olds
Adrian Belew
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Franklin Kiwanis Christmas Parade
2017-12-02 14:00 - 15:30 | TN
Franklin Kiwanis Christmas Parade – sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Historic Downtown Franklin in Franklin, TN
The Franklin Kiwanis Christmas Parade is held annually the first Saturday in December. Winding through the streets of Historic Downtown Franklin, TN, the parade is a community celebration of the traditions of the Christmas season.
The 2017 parade theme is “Rockin’ Christmas.”
Sat, December 2, 2017, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

JON MCLAUGHLIN
2017-12-08 20:00 | TN
JON MCLAUGHLIN – THE FRANKLIN THEATRE – DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, TN

Singer-songwriter and skilled pianist Jon McLaughlin is ushering in the holiday spirit this fall with his new EP and a string of tour dates. Born and raised in Anderson, Indiana, Jon began taking classical piano lessons at an early age. During high school he began incorporating his piano skills into soulful pop music, then enrolled in the music program at Anderson University, where he studied piano and spent his free time writing songs.

Please see The Franklin Theatre for more information.

Dickens of a Christmas
2017-12-09 10:00 - 17:00 | TN
The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County – Dickens of a Christmas
Join us for the largest outdoor Christmas festival in Middle Tennessee!
Step back in time with the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County when Dickens of a Christmas returns to Franklin’s Main Street December 9-10, 2017.
The 33rd annual free street festival will recreate the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s Victorian architecture as the backdrop. Some 200 musicians, dancers and characters will fill the streets, including several from Charles Dickens’s stories. Expect to see and interact with the nefarious Fagin from Oliver Twist; Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim Cratchit with his parents from A Christmas Carol; and of course, a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas with treats for children.
As more attention is turned toward downtown Franklin in both the local and national press, we encourage festival goers to dress in Victorian costume and to add to the ambiance as they stroll the streets.
This year’s event will reprise a crowd favorite from last year: it WILL snow at Dickens of a Christmas! Come decked out in holiday style to capture that perfect family picture.
Producing Dickens of a Christmas is just one of the many activities of The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Since 1967 the non-profit group has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic, architectural and geographic resources; in short, saving the places that matter.

Franklin Celebrates a Season of High Hopes
2017-12-12 19:30 | TN
High Hopes is gearing up for another not-to-be-missed downtown Franklin Christmas concert, A Season of High Hopes on December 12th! Rodeo and Juliet, a.k.a. locals Chris and Jan Harris, along with a special musical guest, a children’s choir performance, and a literature reading by Nan Gurley help align the heart and spirit with the Christmas season through heartfelt and joyful songs rich in cheer and hope. This second annual event is quickly becoming a must-do on the Franklin holiday scene that not only promises an entertaining evening for its guests, but also helps community families in need through the vital, life-changing services provided by High Hopes Development Center.
Please see The Franklin Theatre for more information.

A Studio Tenn Christmas
2017-12-13 19:00 | TN
Do you hear what I hear? A Studio Tenn Christmas is coming to town! Bringing good tidings to families everywhere this Christmas season, A Studio Tenn Christmas returns to Jamison Theater for a one-night holiday extravaganza. This holiday concert is sure to knock your stockings off with the best of Nashville talent who are serving up slices of holiday nostalgia from every era, whether it’s the caroling classics or the glory days of big band. Join Studio Tenn for the perfect holiday outing with friends, families or co-workers, share a great gift for anyone on your “nice” list, or simply enjoy a chance to soak up some musical merriment during the most wonderful time of the year!

THIS CHRISTMAS WITH MELINDA DOOLITTLE
2017-12-14 20:00 | TN
THIS CHRISTMAS WITH MELINDA DOOLITTLE – THE FRANKLIN THEATRE – FRANKLIN, TN

Melinda Doolittle is a soul-stirring songstress. She is a flawless vocalist with irresistible artistry and effortless style compelling her audiences to keep listening.

Tone deaf as a child, Melinda’s choir teacher would plead with her not to sing, but just silently move her mouth. Undaunted, her love of singing drove her to enter a talent show in the seventh grade where she stunned the audience with her miraculously spot on vocals and beautiful voice. She never looked back!
For more information, please see The Franklin Theatre.

Imaginarium Gathering Presents: WinterSong – A Seasonal Music Experience
2017-12-20 19:00 | TN
IMAGINARIUM Presents: WinterSong, a seasonal music experience featuring some of the best musicians Nashville, TN has to offer. This will be an evening to celebrate the beauty and power of the narratives that speak to us and shape this winter season. We’re so glad you’re joining us to soak in the warmth that comes from being together.

T GRAHAM BROWN CHRISTMAS
2017-12-21 20:00 | TN
He has hit the Billboard, Cash Box and Christian Music charts 35 times with hits such as “I Tell It Like It Used To Be,” self-penned “Hell and High Water” and “Darlene.” He wrote the multiple award-winning song, “Wine Into Water,” which has been recorded over a hundred times by artists all over the world. As a recording artist, songwriter, performer and producer, Brown scored multiple number one songs in the country, blues and gospel fields. Brown’s latest album is the Grammy nominated, critically acclaimed Forever Changed.

T. Graham Brown has performed on the iconic stage of the Grand Ole Opry hundreds of times and he maintains a busy touring schedule all over the US and Europe. He’ll tell you with a grin, “I’ve got a band and a bus and I’ll keep taking the music to the people as long as God let’s me. It’s what I love to do.”
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This show will be video and audio recorded and purchase of admission and entry into the event indicates your consent to being recorded and broadcast via internet, radio, television, videotape or other means. Contact Franklin Theatre for more details.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA
2017-12-23 16:00 - 20:00 | TN
Sat, Dec 23 4:00 PM
Sat, Dec 23 8:00 PM

In Big Band history, Tommy Dorsey’s Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around dance bands. It could swing with the best of them, and no other band could come close to Tommy’s when it came to playing ballads. Tommy Dorsey, “The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing,” was a master at creating warm, sentimental, and always musical moods – at superb dancing and listening tempos. Tommy sustained these moods through the arrangements of Paul Weston, Axel Stordahl, and Sy Oliver, and showcased singers who could project them brilliantly. The music world lost Tommy at an early age, but his legacy of great music has transcended time. The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra repertoire continues to entertain audiences of all ages throughout the world.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Poco
2017-12-30 20:00 | TN
Rising from the ashes of Buffalo Springfield, Poco was founded in 1967 by Rusty Young, Richie Furay, George Grantham and Jim Messina. Over the next five decades, alongside band mates that would also include Paul Cotton, Randy Meisner and Timothy B. Schmit, Rusty became not only the musical core of the band, but also the writer and vocalist behind hits including ‘Rose Of Cimarron’ and the #1 smash “Crazy Love’. “I made a promise to myself that Poco would only keep going if we remained a band of real musicians who were having fun,” Rusty says. “Because audiences can tell the difference.”

For the band’s legion of longtime fans – known as ‘Poconuts’ – as well as new converts, it’s Poco’s live performances where their newfound attitude and energy truly goes next level. “We challenge each other every time we’re onstage,” says Rusty, “which means that no two shows are ever alike. Between Michael and I, we play 10 different instruments and are able to open up some musically adventurous journeys.”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

The Franklin Masterworks Series: Historic Pairing
2018-01-22 19:30 | TN
The Franklin Masterworks Series: Historic Pairing by Gateway Chamber Orchestra

The Franklin Masterworks Series: Historic Pairing
Clint Needham – Urban Sprawl
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Serenade for Winds in C-minor
Richard Strauss – Le bourgeois gentilhomme
Clint Needham’s high energy Urban Sprawl sets the stage for a memorable anniversary. The GCO tackles Strauss’ daunting score nine years to the week since it first paired Mozart and Strauss in its inaugural installment of wind serenades.

Charlie Worsham
2018-01-27 20:00 | TN
See Charlie Worsham on a stage and you immediately understand what he understood from the beginning: It’s where he’s meant to be. For him, music wasn’t just a thing, it was the only thing. “I kind of feel like I didn’t have much choice. The songs… the playing… those were the only things that ever really kept my attention.” As a ridiculously talented multi-instrumentalist and student of great songs, he’s developed a unique modern country sound built around the traditional acoustic instruments he grew up on.

For more information please see The Franklin Theatre.

The Whiskey Room Live Jazz Series
2018-01-28 17:00 - 20:00 | The Whiskey Room Live – Franklin, 1910 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The Whiskey Room Live Franklin Jazz Series

by Victor Chatman Studios

Victor Chatman Productions (Producer of the nationally ranked: Jazz On The Cumberland Concert Series) Presents:

The Whiskey Room Live Jazz Series. You’ll hear and see some of the Nashville areas Best Live Bands and Vocalist each month, PLUS, random surprise natonal act appearnaces.
Franklin, TN, Brentwood, TN, Cool Springs, Murfreesboro, Spring Hill, and surrounding counties, GET READY For A New Series Of Live Entertainment In 2018!!!
Limited $15 Tickets In Advance, $20 General Admission or ATD
Located Inside KINGS Dining and Entertainment, at the South End of Cool Springs Galleria Mall (beside H&M across from the Harley Davidson Dealership)
Full Bar and Full Menu / Free Parking

20th Annual Hats Off to High Hopes
2018-01-29 19:30 | TN
HATS OFF TO HIGH HOPES
Featuring Jonathan Cain, Dana Glover and The Bass Brothers
Jonathan Cain, of the band Journey, Performs at the Historic Ryman Auditorium to Raise Awareness and Funds for Children with Special Needs
Jonathan Cain, of the band Journey, along with Dana Glover and The Bass Brothers, will perform on the stage of the Mother Church for the 20th Annual Hats Off to High Hopes on January 29, 2018 at 7:30pm to raise awareness and funds for High Hopes Development Center, which serves children with special needs and their families. Tickets are on sale now for $29.50, $39.50 and $49.50 at Ticketmaster.com, Ryman.com and the Ryman box office.
The intimate concert, presented by The Speer Foundation and The Hoovers, promises to be a fun-filled evening that helps make hope a reality for more children in Middle Tennessee. Performing artists include the multi-talented Jonathan Cain, of the band Journey, that penned such songs as “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Faithfully,” and Dana Glover whose songs have been in top movies such as The Wedding Planner, Shrek, Two Weeks Notice, Laws of Attraction, and others. Also taking the stage will be The Bass Brothers, whose producer, Huff, jokes are the 2017 “British Invasion” of Nashville. They performed pop songs and toured through Europe with Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, and The Spice Girls and now the siblings have made a home in Nashville for their country music career.
This special evening is proudly brought to you by The Speer Foundation, Butch & Sonia Hoover, Yellow Truck Worldwide, HCA HealthCare and TriStar Health, Paradigm, Doug and Monna Mayhall, Franklin Synergy Bank, Music Starts Here, and JackFM with the Ryman Auditorium.
Gail Powell, Executive Director at High Hopes Development Center shares, “We are so grateful for 20 years of support to Hats Off to High Hopes from our friends in the music industry. They have helped us provide vital, life-changing therapies to children helping them learn to walk, talk, dress and feed themselves, even though it was thought they might never accomplish these feats.” Last year alone, over 800 children from 22 Middle Tennessee counties benefited from 22,472 physical/occupational/speech/feeding therapies provided by the High Hopes Therapy Clinic and 132,678 hours of instructional education and nurturing through the High Hopes Inclusive Preschool.
High Hopes Development Center is a 33-year old non-profit organization that loves, nurtures, and educates children with two integrated programs helping each child reach their maximum potential. Children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K, with and without special needs, are educated together in inclusive preschool classrooms by a team of experienced teachers supporting the individual needs of each child. High Hopes also offers an on-site pediatric therapy clinic, allowing children with special needs to receive their needed therapy services during the preschool day. High Hopes is truly unique in the way that children with and without special needs such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and various developmental delays play, learn, and grow together every day. The outpatient pediatric therapy clinic provides occupational, speech, physical and feeding therapies to children from birth to 21 years. High Hopes gives children of all intellectual, physical and mental abilities the opportunity to learn and grow together in an environment that provides a strong foundation for future academic and social success. The mission of High Hopes Development Center is to equip children, youth, and their families with the skills necessary to achieve success through education, therapeutic services, and loving support.
For more information, visit www.highhopesforkids.org.

A.J. Croce
2018-02-03 20:00 | TN
A.J. Croce has been inextricably linked to a version of his own story by virtue of his name. He’s experienced a lifetime of comparisons to a father he lost at age two, whose music bears little resemblance to his own output yet still serves as a reference point despite the years that have passed and the many iconic mentors who have stepped in to offer their counsel, creativity, and endorsement throughout his long career.
His gritty and accomplished ninth studio album, produced by legendary soul singer-songwriter and producer Dan Penn, is the latest and arguably greatest effort yet. Penn, of course, is writer of such hits as “The Dark End of the Street,” “Cry Like a Baby,” “I’m Your Puppet” and “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man,” and producer of the Box Tops’ “The Letter,” as well as songs and recordings by Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Blue Bland, Clarence Carter, andAlex Chilton. Also making appearances are Grammy Award-winning country artist Vince Gill, Steve Cropper (Booker T. & the MGs, Blues Brothers,author of many Stax hits), the McCrary Sisters and the Muscle Shoals Horns.
Croce has lived longer now than his father did – at 45, he is 15 years beyond the age his father was when he died. With Just Like Medicine (released August 11, 2017 on Compass Records) an authentic version of his story, which contains both unimaginable sorrow and many blessings, can be felt and understood.
A.J. Croce’s nine albums have been released via both major and independent labels, and have charted 17 Top 20 singles and all nine albums on the radio including on Top 40, Americana, Independent, Blues, and Jazz. A virtuoso piano player, he has performed at a TED Talk and gave a master class at the University of Barcelona. Croce has also performed on major talk shows and news programs including The Late Show, The Tonight Show, The Today Show, CNN, MTV, and VH1.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

EXILE
2018-02-10 20:00 | TN
The award winning country rockers are one of the most exciting live acts to grace our stage. With three gold albums, two Greatest Hits CDs, several multi-platinum singles and thirteen award nominations from the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association (CMA), the band has one of the most solid reputations in the world of country music.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Crazy For You
2018-02-15 19:00 - 2018-02-17 19:00 | TN
CYT presents Crazy For You – Join the amazing cast of CYT Nashville for a zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy! CRAZY FOR YOU® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre, where he falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theater owner’s daughter. Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre – through cunning, razzmatazz, a hilarious case of mistaken identity, and with the help of his friends. Full of memorable Gershwin tunes, including “I Got Rhythm,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “Nice Work if You Can Get It,” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” You don’t want to miss this toe-tapping production!

CYT presents
Crazy for You
February 15th at 7:00pm
February 16th at 7:00pm
February 17th at 2:00pm & 7:00pm

SUZY BOGGUSS
2018-02-17 20:00 | TN
Grammy winning singer-songwriter, Suzy Bogguss, is one of country music’s enduring treasures. In the 1990s, Bogguss sold 4 million records with radio hits like “Outbound Plane,” “Someday Soon,” “Letting Go,” and “Drive South.” In the midst of her country popularity she took time off for projects like the duets album with the legendary Chet Atkins, an album of modern swing music with Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel, and an album of original music landed her at number 4 on the jazz charts. Her folk music roots show through in her frequent appearances on Public Radio’s, “A Prairie Home Companion,” and in her critically acclaimed album and book project from 2011, “American Folk Songbook.” In 2014, she released Lucky, a collection of songs written by Merle Haggard and interpreted through Suzy’s crystal vocals from the female point of view. Her latest offering, Aces Redux, is a re-recording of her platinum selling album Aces produced by Suzy with fresh arrangements and her sparkling vocals.

Recent highlights for Bogguss include touring this year with the “Chicks With Hits” show with Terri Clark and Pam Tillis, she recently recorded with Tommy Emmanuel, and one of Bogguss’ Christmas songs was recorded by Blake Shelton for his latest holiday album.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Saul Zonana and Friends - Up Close and Personal
2018-02-17 20:00 | TN
FOUR ARTISTS that you’ve known for years, playing their own original songs, up close and personal, sharing their stories and then joining together to play the music that influenced them.
GORDON KENNEDY (writer of “Change The World”)
ROB ARTHUR (Peter Frampton)
SAUL ZONANA (Adrian Belew)
ADAM LESTER (Peter Frampton)
See Saul Zonana and Friends – Up Close and Personal for more information.

An Evening of Jazz & Chocolate
2018-02-18 19:00 | TN
Valentine’s weekend, indulge in gourmet chocolates provided by Paul’s Chocolate and Schakolad Chocolate Factory while enjoying the velvet vocal stylings of jazz recording artist, Debbie Cunningham, and her band. You will hear classic jazz standards, bossa nova, and blues, as well as some new songs from her latest release: A Million Kisses. Ms. Cunningham has been featured in Women in Entertainment and MORE magazines, and has been described as both a powerful and engaging entertainer with a unique jazz styling that is soulful and sultry, yet elegant.
To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit An Evening of Jazz & Chocolate and http://debbiecunninghamjazz.com/

Brightstone’s 16th Annual Songwriter’s Night
2018-02-21 17:30 - 21:30 | TN
BrightStone’s 2018 Songwriters Night featuring Michael W. Smith
A night of talented musicians and amazing food, heartfelt stories from our students and their families…Songwriters Night promises to be a moving and entertaining evening you’ll never forget. This year’s event features Michael W. Smith and friends!
Please visit BrightStone Songwriter’s Night for tickets and additional information.

Mary Gauthier
2018-02-23 20:00 | TN
One of America’s most admired artists – across the US and…around the world.” The Wall Street Journal

There is nothing trivial about Mary Gauthier’s tenth album, Rifles and Rosary Beads (Thirty Tigers – release date Jan. 28th). All eleven songs were co-written with and for wounded veterans. Eleven of the nearly four hundred songs that highly accomplished songwriters have co-written as part of Darden Smith’s five-year-old SongwritingWith:Soldiers program.
None of the soldiers who have participated in the program have taken their own lives, and there’s nothing trivial about that. Something about writing that song – telling that story – is healing. What Smith calls post-traumatic-growth.
Award-winning songwriter of “Mercy Now,” Gauthier’s first nine albums presented extraordinary confessional songs, deeply personal, profoundly emotional pieces ranging from “I Drink,” a blunt accounting of addiction, to “March 11, 1962,” the day she was born – and relinquished to an orphanage – to “Worthy,” in which the singer finally understands she is deserving of love. Maybe that’s where the confessional song cycle ends, for she has midwifed these eleven new songs in careful collaboration with other souls whose struggle is urgent, immediate, and palpable. And none are about her.
SHOW WILL BEGIN WITH SHORT FILM: RIFLES AND ROSARY BEADS
Rifles & Rosary Beads is a short film about the power and beauty of turning trauma into art. It tells the story of one professional songwriters experience co-writing with Veterans and their families through the Songwriting;WithSoldiers program. Each song is a glimpse inside the heart and soul of a Veteran (or their spouse). The service members words bring listeners deep into the harrowing effects of war. Written honestly from a vulnerable place, songs like these can change wounded persons life by making beauty out of the beast. The process of co-writing them is deeply therapeutic for both the Veteran and the songwriter, but it’s not therapy. It is the making of art.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Sierra Hull
2018-02-24 20:00 | TN
Sierra Hull, the singer, mandolinist and former child prodigy, signed with Rounder at age 13 and distinguished herself by becoming the first bluegrass musician to receive a Presidential Scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music.

Now a seasoned touring musician nearing her mid-20s, Hull has delivered her most inspired, accomplished, and mature recorded work to date; no small feat. Weighted Mindis a landmark achievement, not just in Sierra Hull’s career, but in the world of folk-pop, bluegrass, and acoustic music overall. With instrumentation comprised largely of mandolin, bass, and vocals, this is genre-transcending music at its best, with production by Béla Fleck and special harmony vocal guests Alison Krauss, Abigail Washburn, and Rhiannon Giddens adding to the luster. Hull speaks eloquently, in her challenging and sensitive originals, her heartfelt vocals, and once again breaks new ground on the mandolin. Béla Fleck special guests on banjo on two tracks and duo partner, Ethan Jodziewicz, not only anchors the record on bass, but introduces us to a major new instrumental voice.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Songwriter Night: Craig Morrison & Hayden Hodge
2018-02-25 18:30 - 20:00 | TN
After moving to Nashville from Australia with his family in 2011, Craig Morrison has achieved global success, releasing hits such as “Phone Call” and “Reminisce” which topped the Australian Country Music Charts at #3, hit #18 on the European Hot Disc Charts, and reached #39 on the U.S. Music Row Charts. Those successes prompted touring across the U.S., Australia, and France. Morrison has shared the stage with the likes of Rascal Flatts, Big & Rich, and The Band Perry, to name a few. He has also been awarded the National Songwriter’s Award and multiple ‘Male Vocal Artist of the Year’ awards throughout Australia.

A Toast to Education with a Touch of Jazz
2018-03-09 18:00 | TN
THE EDUCATION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY GROUP AND JAZZY 88 WFSK HOSTINAUGURAL JAZZ EVENT FOR WFSK 45TH ANNIVERSARY

The Education Equal Opportunity Group (EEOG) and JAZZY 88 WFSK are hosting their inaugural “A Toast to Education with a Touch of Jazz” wine tasting event, featuring live jazz music from The Greg Bryant Expansion. The event is business attire and hors D’oeuvres compatible with each type of wine will be served.
“In celebrating our 45th year of service as Nashville’s jazz radio station, we’re completely aware of how vital it is for organizations to support or partner with one another to work toward a common goal,” explains Sharon Kay, General Manager of JAZZY 88 WFSK. “Small non-profits know that all too well, the struggle for funding is real. As a listener-supported media outlet our fund drives and events are the life’s blood of the station, without them we would not be able to partner with other organizations.”
“This evening promises to be a festive night of great Jazz music, fabulous wine and sumptuous food. We are hoping for a large gathering for our inaugural celebration,” states George Thomas, President and Founder of the EEOG. “We are thrilled that this event will benefit both the EEOG and JAZZY 88 and are excited to be partnering with JAZZY 88 for the 2018 season.”

What: A Toast to Education with a Touch of Jazz

Where: Historic Fisk University (The Appleton Room)

Address: 1000 17th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37208

When: Friday, March 9, 2018

Time: 6:00 PM

Tickets: $45.00 ($35.00 of the $45.00 ticket price is tax-deductible)
For tickets call (615) 329-8754 or click here.

About the Education Equal Opportunity Group (EEOG):
Founded in 2001, the Education Equal Opportunity Group’s (EEOG) mission is to invest in students, create meaningful experiences and provide positive pathways. The EEOG focuses on 21st century learning styles and addressing student’s needs. They believe in making education relevant and creative teaching. The EEOG provides their participants with alternative solutions to dropping out of high school and conflict resolution with social and emotional learning. They believe that you cannot be, what you cannot see, and therefore, the EEOG centers its programs around providing students with industry experts, focusing on their personal success. They encourage students to pursue careers in the Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) profession and/or Entrepreneurship. The EEOG is a culturally diverse organization centered in self-efficacy with a goal of meeting the unmet needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders. Our lessons are transferred into teamwork, metacognition, technology, and creativity. For 17 years, EEOG has provided character building, leadership, and personal development training to over 20,000 students. To learn more or to donate visit www.EEOG.org.

About JAZZY 88 WFSK:
Serving Nashville since 1973, JAZZY 88 WFSK is owned and operated by historic Fisk University. WFSK 88.1FM strives to provide high-quality programming which is both educational and entertaining. WFSK is the first African American owned FM radio station in Nashville. The music format of Smooth and Contemporary Jazz is complimented by talk programs and cross-cultural programming. Licensed educational, WFSK is home to 15 specialty programs from local volunteers and nationally known jazz recording artists. WFSK’s music focus has always been jazz. In 2017, the Nashville Scene Best of Nashville 2017 chose JAZZY 88 WFSK as “Writer’s Choice Best Jazz Station”. For more information visit www.wfskfm.org.
