July 4th Celebration & Brentwood Summer Concert Series
2017-07-04 19:00 (America/Chicago)
4th of July in Brentwood, TN
2017 Brentwood Summer Concert Series at Crockett Park — July 4th Celebration featuring The Kadillacs
The Kadillacs feature superb male and female vocalists, a dynamic rhythm section and a sizzling horn section. The Kadillacs perform Big Band and Jazz of the 40’s, Motown, Beach and Classic Rock of the 60’s, Disco and Funk from the 70’s and classics from the 80’s and 90’s.
Crockett Park – Eddy Arnold Amphitheater, Sunday nights at 7 pm
1500 Volunteer Parkway, Brentwood, TN

Lee Greenwood
2017-07-08 16:00 - 20:00
The Franklin Theatre – Lee Greenwood
Lee Greenwood is an ICON in country music, with more than 30 albums to his credit. In fact, MCA released an album in 2013 called ICON. With seven #1 songs & 25 charted singles his hits include: “It Turns Me Inside Out”, “Ring On Her Finger Time on Her Hands”, ”She’s Lyin”, “I don’t Mind the Thorns if You’re the Rose”, “Dixie Road”, “Somebody’s Gonna Love You”, “Going Going Gone”, “You Got A Good Love Comin”, “Fools Gold”, and “Mornin Ride”. Several cross over hits include, “Touch & Go Crazy”, “IOU” and the duet with Barbara Mandrell, “To Me”. An additional duet with Suzie Boggus, “Hopelessly Yours”, was nominated for a Grammy. The CD “American Patriot”, recorded & released in 1992, went Platinum in 3 months.

Bluegrass Along the Harpeth
2017-07-21 12:00 - 2017-07-22 12:00
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth – July 21 – 22, 2017
(Fourth weekend in July)
Musical festival featuring Bluegrass music, fiddling, buck dancing, crafts, food and more.
The Franklin Bluegrass Along The Harpeth Festival is the place to be. It’s not just another festival. It was born here over a 100 years ago.

Avon Dale
2017-07-21 18:00
Avon Dale is a blues rock band with a touch of soul Hailing from Memphis, TN. On July 21st, they will be playing at Kimbro’s for the Strings & Rust Tour with special guests, Halcyon. The show starts at 6 PM and costs $5. More info on the band or the tour can be found at www.thebandavondale.com.

Bluegrass Along the Harpeth
2017-07-21 19:00 - 22:00
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth – July. 21-22 2017 – Town Square – Franklin, TN
Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin, TN over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square. The historic backdrop is the perfect place for our weekend of music in honor of Franklin’s own Grand Ole Opry stars Sam and Kirk McGee. This festival is put on and operated by old time musicians and dancers. It’s their love for the music and its preservation that make this festival special and a not-to-be-missed event every year.
July 21st 7pm until 10pm
July 22nd 10am until 10pm

The Second Story - A Writers Night "Reimagined"
2017-07-21 20:00
The Franklin Theatre – A Writers Night “Reimagined” featuring Ruby Amanfu, Peter Cooper, Bob DiPiero & Dennis Matkosky.
The Second Story is not a musical group or the name of a new band, but the title of a special evening of songwriter performances and their words and music paired and reimagined in a unique way through the words of an author, poet or playwright. Like many songwriter presentations, our “first story” will be the traditional round of performances and stories behind the songs. Our “second story” is a new concept that will interlace the talents of those songwriters with someone from a seemingly totally different realm of creativity.

Bluegrass Along the Harpeth
2017-07-22 10:00 - 22:00
Bluegrass Along the Harpeth – July 21-22 – Town Square – Franklin, TN
Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin, TN over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square. The historic backdrop is the perfect place for our weekend of music in honor of Franklin’s own Grand Ole Opry stars Sam and Kirk McGee. This festival is put on and operated by old time musicians and dancers. It’s their love for the music and its preservation that make this festival special and a not-to-be-missed event every year.
July 21st 7pm until 10pm
July 22nd 10am until 10pm

The Kingston Trio
2017-07-29 16:00 - 20:00
The Franklin Theatre – The Kingston Trio
The Kingston Trio is one of the few groups today that has survived the many changes in the world of music. They have remained consistent in their sound, which probably explains their resurgence in popularity over the last few years.

Music in the Meadow
2017-07-29 17:30 - 21:00
Family Events in Brentwood, TN

Music in the Meadow: Colin Elmore & the Danville Train – All Ages
Saturday, July 29, 2017
5:30pm – 9pm
$20 / person ; $75 / carload (up to 6 /vehicle)
We have some great performances lined up this summer so pack a picnic, gather friends and family, and head on over to Owl’s Hill for an evening of fun, friends and music. Arrive early to stake out the perfect picnic spot, meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls and go for a hike!
Gates open at 5:30 pm for picnics, hikes and meeting the owls; Music starts at 7:00 pm
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/erf/event/781856/

Sunset Concert Series
2017-07-30 17:00
Sunset Concert Series – Carnton Plantation – Franklin, TN
July 30, 2017
Featuring Resurrection – a Journey Tribute
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 5:00 P.M. and the music lasts from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (6-12) and may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors. Check back soon for more information!

Mike Farris
2017-08-11 20:00
The Franklin Theatre – Mike Farris
Mike Farris brings audiences to their feet with his spirited, soul-gospel fusion of music.

Winner of the Americana Music Award for New/Emerging Artist in 2008 and a Dove Award in 2010, his live performances at Bonnaroo, SxSW, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, and others drew rave reviews. Mike opened shows for Patti LaBelle, Mavis Staples, Blind Boys of Alabama, Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby. Shine For All the People, the 2015 Grammy Award winner for Best Roots Gospel album, bears witness to the determination of putting one foot in front of the other and to the power of music to get you there.

See website for more information.

Tune Town Show Chorus Concert
2017-08-12 19:30
Tune Town Show Chorus Concert – The Factory at Franklin

Taylor Hicks
2017-08-12 20:00
Taylor Hicks is one of the most beloved and popular AMERICAN IDOL winners of all time.

From the start, Hicks’ material on the mega-hit show set him apart, with a unique take on Southern soul, R & B, country and blues. Sixty-four million votes were cast and nearly 37 million American viewers and more than 200 million viewers worldwide tuned in to crown Hicks the Season 5 winner of AMERICAN IDOL, making it one of the most-watched TV events of the last decade.

Hicks, who hails from Birmingham, Ala., had music on his mind from childhood. As a young adult, he became a fixture around the Southeast, playing concerts and club dates with visiting stars like James Brown, Tom Petty, Jackson Browne, Robert Randolph, Keb’ Mo’ and Widespread Panic, among others. Hicks also released the independent albums “In Your Time” and “Under the Radar.” Later, these albums were compiled and released by Vanguard Records as “Early Works.”

Hicks has also performed with artists like Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, Gladys Knight, Earth Wind and Fire and The Allman Brothers, appearing in concerts worldwide.

See website for more information.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Rodeo & Juliet Featuring Leigh Nash of Sixpence None The Richer
2017-08-13 18:30
This intimate and fun evening of American Roots music celebrates favorite timeless classics, blended with original songs and features Grammy level guest artists, songwriters and musicians, along with their Nashville A-team band. Your hosts Chris and Jan Harris (aka Rodeo and Juliet) are 40 year veterans of the Nashville/Franklin music Industry. They’ve been busy producing, singing, touring & writing with a wide array of artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Loretta Lynn, Amy Grant, Kristin Chenoweth, Michael W Smith and CeCe Winans just to name a few. Come celebrate this summer and make musical memories with the “Dear Hearts and Gentle People” of Franklin Tennessee.

Lee Roy Parnell
2017-08-17 20:00
Lee Roy Parnell is part of a long line of Texas roots-music eclectics and is among the elite few who can be identified as a triple threat. An ace guitarist, as well as a distinctive singer, and hit songwriter, his music runs the gamut of diversity. Combining the influences of Blue-Eyed Soul, Delta Blues, Road House Rock, Southern Boogie, Texas Swing, and Gospel, Parnell’s sound defies conventional classification. He draws from a broad range of musical sources and combines them with seamless dexterity and, unlike many other hard-to-pigeonhole artists, Parnell has enjoyed a run of success on the country and blues charts.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Christopher Cross
2017-08-19 16:00 - 20:00
Christopher Cross made history with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including-for the first time ever-the four most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also for “Sailing”), and Best New Artist.

Now, 30+ years after his extraordinary emergence into the music business, Cross continues his recording and performing career with a new album, Secret Ladder, that evokes the artistry of such great singer-songwriters as Joni Mitchell and Randy Newman while addressing contemporary concerns head-on – a combination which is sure to please his loyal fan base.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Music in the Meadow: The Whiskey Gentry– All Ages
2017-08-19 19:00
Family Events and Things to Do in Brentwood, TN

Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary – Music in the Meadow: The Whiskey Gentry– All Ages
Saturday, August 19, 2017
5:30pm – 9pm
$20 / person ; $75 / carload (up to 6 /vehicle)
We have some great performances lined up this summer so pack a picnic, gather friends and family, and head on over to Owl’s Hill for an evening of fun, friends and music. Arrive early to stake out the perfect picnic spot, meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls and go for a hike!
Gates open at 5:30 pm for picnics, hikes and meeting the owls; Music starts at 7:00 pm
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/erf/event/781856/

Mystery Trip - The Beatles
2017-08-23 19:30 - 2017-08-24 21:30
Mystery Trip – The Beatles 1962-1965 (the early years) – The Factory at Franklin – August 23 and August 24
Mystery Trip! The first of two nights at the Little Brick!
The first night celebrates the Beatles’ early years 1962-1965. Performed with the kind of detail and passion that only these accomplished musicians can bring to the party.
Gordon Kennedy (Grammy winning songwriter of “Change The World”), Rob Arthur (Peter Frampton’s bandleader), Charlie Morgan (longtime drummer for Elton John), Saul Zonana(veteran solo artist, Adrian Belew) and Adam Lester(Frampton’s guitarist) lovingly recreate the songs of the Beatles with expert musicianship and stunning vocals.
In three short years, the Beatles had stormed the world with such an immense amount of great songs – no one had every experienced this kind of phenomenon in popular music before nor since.
Full of youthful energy, the genius of their songwriting explodes through these first few years as they literally dominate the world, both musically and culturally. So many great songs…
On this night this all star line up will focus on the music of these early Beatle years!
Yeah…Yeah…Yeah!
Plus…Fan favorites from the later Beatles !
Mystery Trip – The second of two nights at the Little Brick.
This second night celebrates the Beatles’ later years 1966-1970.
Performed with the kind of detail and passion that only these accomplished musicians can bring to the party.
Gordon Kennedy (Grammy winning songwriter of “Change The World”), Rob Arthur (Peter Frampton’s bandleader), Charlie Morgan (longtime drummer for Elton John), Saul Zonana (Veteran solo artist, Adrian Belew) and Adam Lester(Frampton’s guitarist) lovingly recreate the songs of the Beatles with expert musicianship and stunning vocals.
Once the Beatles had stopped touring in 1965, they dedicated all of their energy to making stunning art in the recording studio. Beginning the evening with Revolver, Mystery Trip will take you on a psychedelic journey, recreating the sounds that the Beatles themselves, at that time, could not have replicated in a live setting. This material involved other sounds created by worldly instruments the Beatles were experimenting with, and by breaking new barriers with the possibilities of what a recording studio can do. Geniuses with a purpose. To hear these songs played live is remarkable.
“Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream” (and don’t miss this evening)!

The Great Americana BBQ Festival
2017-08-26 10:00 - 19:00
The 2017 Great Americana BBQ Festival looks to grow the inaugural event to 100 competition barbecue teams. A car show will be added to the lineup this year in addition to bourbon, craft beer, and barbecue tastings. Craft vendors will be on hand and live music will keep people entertained all day. Also patrons will have an opportunity to judge competition barbecue determining the “people’s choice champion.” Festival goers can purchase BBQ cooked by the competitors.

Jazz At The Factory With Brian T. Cornish: Tribute To Miles Davis
2017-08-26 19:00 - 21:00
A Celebration of Miles Davis.
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 Andy’s Frozen Custard.
Sat, August 26, 2017
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT
From more information call 615-716-2139, email alvin@dralvin.com and visit www.JazzAtTheFactory.Com.

F&C CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES PRES. BY U.S. BANK: CLINT BLACK W/ JOHN RICH
2017-09-05 19:00
Country music icon Clint Black will film an exclusive CMA Songwriters Series presented by U.S. Bank performance as part of Front and Center’s ongoing partnership with the Country Music Association. This event will feature special guest John Rich. Throughout his career, Black has amassed 57 charted singles, 31 top-10 hits, 22 number-one smashes, and has sold more than 22 million albums worldwide. He’s widely regarded as country music royalty having won multiple Grammy, CMA, and ACM Awards.
For tickets and more information, please see website.

Franklin 4 the Cure & Concert 4 the Cure
2017-09-09 06:30
Franklin 4 the Cure is a fundraising event that will take place on September 9th in the Westhaven community, located three miles west of downtown Franklin, TN.
The event will kick off on Saturday, September 9th with the Family Fun Run 5K at 7:30 AM. This 5K will wind through the beautiful landscaped streets and paved trails located in the Westhaven community.The run will conclude with a party at the finish line that will include a DJ, giveaways, sponsor booths, and tons of fun!! Bring the whole family and run, jog, or walk and enjoy a Pancake Breakfest after the race. This flat course winds through Westhaven and will be enjoyable for everyone from the serious runner to the casual walker. Kids runs will be held following the 5k. Kids activities will be held in the “Hope Street” family area after the race.
Check-in and Day-of Registration 6:30 am – 7:30 am
5K Event Start 7:30 am – 8:15 am
Cooper’s Trooper Fun Run (ages 6 and under)8:30 am – 8:40 am
Lily’s Rocket Run (ages 7 – 12) 8:45 am – 8:55 am
The Boy Scouts will be hosting a pancake breakfast immediately following the 5K. Everyone with a race number is allowed to enter the pancake breakfast for free. If you are not a registered participant in the 5K or children’s runs, tickets to the pancake breakfast are available for
Race Registration: $30.00
5K Registration
Race Registration: $20.00
Kids 12 & Under Fun Run Registration
The Concert 4 the Cure, featuring Jeffery Steele, will take place on Saturday, September 9th starting at 5:00 PM on the Great Lawn at the Westhaven Residents Club, located at 401 Cheltenham Avenue. Doors open at 4:30 PM. Get there early to get good seats!! Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. Beverages and food will be available for purchase. A limited number of VIP Experience tickets are available for $100 per person and include hors d’oeuvres and beverages with a premium view of the concert from the balcony.
5:00 P.M. to 6:20 P.M. Vic and the Spoils
6:30 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. Resurrection – A Journey Tribute Band

8:00 P.M. Headlining Act: Jeffrey Steele
Proceeds from both the Family Fun Run and the Concert 4 the Cure will fund discovery grants at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Discovery grants provide seed funding for cancer researchers to pursue bold ideas in the lab that can lead to breakthrough discoveries in the fight against cancer. Findings from preliminary research supported by these grants are essential to obtain funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other federal agencies that grant millions every year to support cancer research.
Contact Kelly White at kelly@westhavenfoundation.org for more information.

INVERSION VOCAL ENSEMBLE
2017-09-09 19:00
Music Events in Franklin, TN
The Historic Franklin Masonic Hall & Sister Cities of Franklin and Williamson County Present INVERSION VOCAL ENSEMBLE Saturday, September 9, 2017 7 p.m. The Historic Franklin Masonic Hall is located at 115 2nd Ave South in historic downtown Franklin, TN. David Ragland conducts the Award Winning vocal ensemble showcasing the best of Classical, Southern Gospel, African American Spirituals, Jazz, & Contemporary.

RODEO & JULIET FEATURING MICHAEL TAIT SINGING NAT KING COLE CLASSICS
2017-09-10 18:30
RODEO & JULIET FEATURING MICHAEL TAIT SINGING NAT KING COLE CLASSICS AT THE FRANKLIN THEATRE

This intimate and fun evening of American Roots music celebrates favorite timeless classics, blended with original songs and features Grammy level guest artists, songwriters and musicians, along with a Nashville A-team band. Your hosts Chris and Jan Harris (aka Rodeo and Juliet) have spent the past 40 years producing, singing, touring & writing with a wide array of artists – Stevie Ray Vaughn, Loretta Lynn, Amy Grant, Kristin Chenoweth, Michael W Smith and CeCe Winans just to name a few. Come celebrate this summer and make musical memories with the “Dear Hearts and Gentle People” of Franklin Tennessee.

For more info visit www.rodeoandjulietmusic.com

The Black Lillies
2017-09-15 20:00
The Black Lillies are a band for the ages: rich, rootsy tunes performed with as much heart as technical virtuosity. If you ask them, they’ll tell you they play “Tennessee music” – combining strains of swampy Memphis soul and blues with Nashville’s classic country and East Tennessee’s traditional Appalachian style – while Rolling Stone describes it as “country music with a soul-rock infusion, supported by bandleader Cruz Contreras’ smart songwriting and tight musicianship.” Either way, it’s music that stirs your soul, touches your heart and makes you want to dance.

Make no mistake: when you see The Black Lillies live, you definitely won’t be hard to please.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

The Battle of Franklin
2017-09-19 19:00 - 2017-09-22 19:00
Studio Tenn – The Battle of Franklin – A Tale of a House Divided
September 7 – 22, 2017
Audiences can’t get enough! “The Battle of Franklin” is back by popular demand! Making its triumphant return to the stage, “The Battle of Franklin” chronicles the story of Tod Carter. This tale of the struggle between father and son, between master and slave, between North and South, is told beautifully through the power of music and drama.

Taking place in the town Studio Tenn has called home for more than six years, Franklin, Tennessee is a community not only steeped in history, but also extraordinarily well versed in it. Enlisting the expertise of leading local historians, top artistic talent and poetic license, Studio Tenn creates a stirring performance piece that is about more than mere history, but about the conflict in all of us and our hope of restoration.

SHOW DATES/TIMES:
Thursday, September 7 at 7 p.m.
Friday, September 8 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 9 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 9 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 10 at 2 p.m.
Thursday, September 14 at 7 p.m.
Friday, September 15 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 16 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 16 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 17 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, September 19 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 20 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 21 at 7 p.m.
Friday, September 22 at 7 p.m.

JD Souther
2017-09-22 20:00
JD Souther – The Franklin Theatre
“JD Souther is one of the most celebrated songwriters of his generation,” writes Interview Magazine. “Raised on a steady diet of big band and jazz during his childhood, Souther has routinely returned to that music-as well as the genius songwriters of the early 20th century (Gershwin, Cole Porter)-for inspiration. On his new studio album, Tenderness (Sony Music Masterworks), Souther combines these musical threads, striking a perfect balance between understated jazz and the ineffable pop narratives that have been the backbone of much of his greatest work.”

Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013, Grammy-nominated Souther has penned countless hits for the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Roy Orbison, James Taylor, Don Henley, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Brooks and Dunn and found success as solo artist. Produced by Larry Klein, JD’s latest album Tenderness connects “LA’s ‘70s golden age with the Great American Songbook,” writes Uncut, with songs that sound “like standards themselves.” His classic albums John David Souther, Black Rose and Home by Dawn have been released as expanded reissues (Omnivore Recordings).
As an actor, he has appeared in the TV Shows Thirtysomething and Nashville, among others. A passionate animal lover and advocate, JD is also involved with Best Friends Animal Society.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
2017-09-23 10:00 - 2017-09-24 19:30 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
A multi-genre music festival in beautiful Franklin, Tennessee!
Pilgrimage is a multi-genre music festival featuring some of today’s hottest local and national touring artists, many performing acoustically, in the rustic setting of Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN!
The region’s best food and drink will be on display as well as numerous local artists and artisans creating an all-encompassing festival experience.
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival invites folks of all ages on a journey to experience a myriad of musical styles, a bevy of food and beverages, and the rich regional spirit of Franklin, TN.

Jazz in the Meadow
2017-09-23 19:00
Music in the Meadow 2017 – Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary – Things to Do in Brentwood, TN
We have some great performances lined up this summer so pack a picnic, gather friends and family, and head on over to Owl’s Hill for an evening of fun, friends and music. Arrive early to stake out the perfect picnic spot, meet Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls and go for a hike!
Gates open at 5:30 pm for picnics, hikes and meeting the owls; Music starts at 7:00 pm.
Please visit Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary to purchase tickets.

3rd Annual “Jammin For One Gen Away” Concert
2017-09-26 19:00
Team Innis Productions is proud to announce the 3rd Annual “Jammin For One Gen Away” Concert, September 26, 2017, at the historic Franklin Theatre.
For more information, please visit website.
