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FT Live: Max Weinberg's Jukebox
2021-09-17 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
This concert has been rescheduled for September 17, 2021. All previously purchased tickets have been automatically transferred to the new date.
We thank you for your continued support and patronage of the Franklin Theatre and remain committed to bringing you the best entertainment experience, while also seeing to the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, artists, and visitors during the coronavirus outbreak.
Performing over 220 shows since April of 2017, Max Weinberg’s Jukebox continues to barnstorm the country, blasting out the hits!

As Chuck Berry instructed us in his classic “School Days,”…drop the coin right into the slot” audiences have thoroughly embraced the idea of picking and calling out the songs the band pays—in real time and in a variety of intimate venues. From Beatles to Bruce and Stones to Steppenwolf the band infuses these classics with the respect the songs deserve. As one fan said, “It’s not a concert—it’s a party! The bar was packed!”
But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what Marc Steczyk, director of the Lincoln Amphitheater, in Indiana, had to say:
“Max Weinberg’s Jukebox was one of the most interactive, energetic performances that we’ve ever had at the Lincoln Amphitheater! Max, literally, leaves the stage to be amongst the crowd—his fans—and lets them pick the set list from a scrolling list of 300+ songs…and they play it…on the spot…spot on! Max is a pro’s pro, as was his entire band—tremendously professional to work with and a great asset to our entire performance series!”
Max is most widely known as widely known as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and as the bandleader for Conan O’Brien on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien.
VIP Private Meet and Greet

Photo op with Max
Bring up to two items for personalized autographs

NOTE: VIP Meet & Greet ticket must be purchased IN ADDITION to a ticket for the 8:00 PM concert. This will be verified after purchase.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

FT Live: Charles Esten
2021-09-18 18:00 - 2021-09-19 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Over the last few years, singer/songwriter and actor Charles Esten – best known for his roles as Ward Cameron on the NETFLIX global hit show Outer Banks, and Deacon Claybourne in ABC/CMT’s Nashville, has performed hundreds of live concerts, including multiple headline tours in the US, Germany, Amsterdam, and UK, including the Royal Albert Hall. In early 2020, his main stage performance as part of the popular Country2Country festival in Europe was cut short by the pandemic. After that, for over a year during lockdown, he entertained fans virtually with his weekly FacebookLive Quarantine Livestream that to-date has drawn almost 1.5 million total views. Recently, he has been able to resume live performances, most notably on the Grand Ole Opry, where he has made 140 appearances to-date, and he is excited to reconnect with more live audiences as he takes to the road for his own shows this summer.
In his adopted hometown of Nashville, Esten serves as the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual “Light The Night” Walk, and as a board member and volunteer for Musicians On Call. When not filming or touring, he continues to write and record his own music with over 9.5 million streams to date, and a Guinness World Record for releasing 54 original songs (available on iTunes, and on Spotify) once a week, for 54 consecutive weeks. Additionally, he is currently hosting a four-part series on Absolute Radio Country, sharing some of his favorite country music and the stories behind the songs.
Website www.charlesesten.com
Twitter @CharlesEsten
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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TLC with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
2021-09-21 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
TLC’s Celebration of CRAZY SEXY COOL with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

The best-selling American female group of all time – TLC announce their 2021 ‘Celebration of CrazySexyCool’ National Tour beginning September 3rd in Alabama. The 18-city tour will see Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas performing selections from their 1994 Diamond-certified album, 27 years after its release plus additional hits. The ’90s themed shows will feature fan interaction, 90s fashion, surprise guests and more. Joining TLC is Bone Thugs N’ Harmony plus special guests.
About FirstBank Amphitheater
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater is the premier entertainment experience south of Nashville.

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FT Live: Joseph
2021-09-22 20:00 - 2021-09-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
This performance is rescheduled to September 22, 2021, with an added date on September 23. All previously purchased tickets will automatically transfer to the new date.
We thank you for your continued support and patronage of the Franklin Theatre and remain committed to bringing you the best entertainment experience, while also seeing to the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, artists, and visitors during the coronavirus pandemic.

The sophomore effort from Oregon-bred trio Joseph, Good Luck, Kidis a road movie in album form, an odyssey at turns emotional, existential, and entirely literal. With their intimate storytelling and restless intensity, Natalie Schepman and her sisters Allison and Meegan Closner detail that journey in songs that careen and sprawl and often soar, ultimately spinning a narrative of life-changing transformation.
“The through-line of the album is this idea of moving into the driver’s seat of your own life-recognizing that you’re the adult now, and everything’s up to you from this moment on,” says Natalie. “You’re not completely sure of how to get where you need to go, and you don’t have any kind of a map to help you. It’s just the universe looking down on you like, ‘Good luck, kid.’”
In the making of Good Luck, Kid, Joseph deliberately strayed from the dreamy folk of their 2016 debut I’m Alone, No You’re Not, giving way to a far grittier and more dynamic sound. Produced by Christian “Leggy” Langdon (Meg Myers, Charlotte OC), the result is a nuanced breed of pop/rock built on thick drums and lustrous guitars, heavy grooves and radiant melodies. Despite that bolder sonic palette, Good Luck, Kid remains centered on the band’s crystalline vocal work, including the otherworldly harmonies that suggest a near-telepathic connection among sisters.
Kicking off Good Luck, Kid with the sweeping lead single “Fighter,” Joseph immediately prove the transcendent power of that connection, even as their lyrics speak to a nearly disastrous discord. “That song’s about how our band almost broke up,” explains Natalie. “It’s the story of the three of us wanting different things and dealing with that conflict, and eventually deciding to just keep going.” Driven by a heady momentum, Good Luck, Kid then takes on the breakneck pace of the title track, a gloriously dizzying anthem that channels the raw urgency of desire. But on “Green Eyes,” Joseph shift into a torchy poignancy, echoing the album’s undercurrent of romantic devastation. “‘Green Eyes’ is about wanting to stay with someone but giving them the freedom to walk away, and feeling the pain of realizing that they’re no longer in this with you,” Meegan points out.
On “Revolving Door”-the gorgeously sorrowful centerpiece to Good Luck, Kid-that pain reaches a heart-crushing crescendo. “As we were putting the record together, the arc that emerged was ‘Hope, Betrayal, Rebirth,’” says Meegan. “We put ‘Revolving Door’ at the middle because it’s about that moment of finally realizing ‘Okay, you don’t choose this-you don’t choose me.’ It’s the pinnacle of betrayal, and it’s the turning point for the whole album.”
With the remainder of Good Luck, Kid documenting what Natalie describes as “a rising-up out of the ashes,” Joseph grace every song with the captivating chemistry they first discovered upon forming in 2014. Spontaneously choosing their name on a trip to visit their grandfather in the Oregon town of Joseph, the band got their start playing backyard parties, and gradually amassed a devoted fanbase. Following the release of I’m Alone, No You’re Not-an album made with Mike Mogis (First Aid Kit, Jenny Lewis)-Joseph soon began taking the stage at major festivals like Bonnaroo and touring with such artists as James Bay and Amos Lee. As they brought Good Luck, Kid to life, the Closner sisters expanded on the elegant synergy of elements initially glimpsed on their debut: Meegan’s sharp melodic skills, Allison’s gift for uncovering the emotional heart of each track, and Natalie’s extraordinary songwriting instincts. “Making this album, there were so many times when we’d be trying to come up with the next verse to a song, and Natalie would pull together something amazing completely out of nowhere,” Allison recalls. “It’s like she’s some kind of magician.”
In reflecting on the quiet metamorphosis chronicled within Good Luck, Kid, Joseph hope that the album might spark a similar evolution in listeners. “For me this record is about stepping out of being a victim, and I’d love for it to help people feel like they have the power to change their own lives too,” says Meegan. In the spirit of that well-wishing, Good Luck, Kid closes out with a starkly arranged but unforgettably tender benediction called “Room for You.” “My best friend recently had a baby, and as I was holding him I had this feeling like, ‘I never want you to hurt, ever,’” says Natalie. “I love the idea of ending the record by sending people off with that message: ‘I hope the world makes room for you and your dreams.’ I know that an album can’t ever fix anything, but I hope it can be a balm whatever’s hurting, and helps people feel like they’re truly believed in.”
Opening Act: Trent Dabbs

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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Bootlegger's Bash- Battle of Franklin
2021-09-24 18:00 - 23:00 | Carnton, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The annual event invites guests to celebrate Williamson County’s unique history of bootlegging with a casual evening featuring Tennessee distillers, a traditional Southern dinner and live entertainment featuring Rock & Roll Pianos – a dueling piano team. This year’s event offers a tasting-only ticket for those who are unable to stay for dinner. All proceeds from this ticketed event are donated to the Battle of Franklin Trust and its efforts to preserve Carnton and Carter House.
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Celebration of Dance: Los Vivancos
2021-09-24 20:00 - 2021-09-25 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Part of the Celebration of Dance Series
Combining flamenco, ballet, martial arts, street dance, theatre and acrobatics with charisma, showmanship, and an exceptional sense of rhythm, these seven brothers are setting audiences ablaze around the world.

September 24th – 8:00 PM
September 25th – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

2021 Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
2021-09-25 10:00 - 2021-09-26 10:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival held in Franklin, Tennessee, celebrates music, culture, the best food in the area, and more!
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, was inspired by friendship, history, experience and the desire to create an authentic music festival. The festival has grown in its years to double down on the music programming, with six stages and heralded lineups year after year, and has expanded its cultural focus by showcasing hundreds of local artisans, restaurants, food trucks and makers that give context and authenticity to the Pilgrimage experience.
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is Saturday and Sunday, September 25-26, 2021, at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in beautiful Franklin, Tennessee. The 2021 lineup includes Dave Matthews Band, The Black Keys, Maren Morris, Cage The Elephant, and many, many more! Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 10:00 AM CST.

Mike Mains and the Branches
2021-09-25 19:30 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mike Mains and The Branches live at The Mockingbird Theater in Downtown Franklin, TN

Presented by the Mockingbird Theater
All Ages
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 7:30 PM
Doors at 7:00 PM

Mike Mains and The Branches is a pop-rock band based in Michigan. Since their conception in 2012, the group has built a reputation for their fantastical instrumentation and unforgettable live performances. Mains began writing songs early in his career between shifts at a casino, which is an apt illustration of Mains perspective on life: it’s a comedy, a tragedy, and a fairytale.
It’s that perspective that laces itself throughout the band’s catalogue, where the songs make you dance while lyrics make you cry. And while the juxtaposition of glitter and gloom should feel confusing, it renders itself joyfully therapeutic. And that’s their goal—particularly in their live shows—to strap you into a rollercoaster you never want to get off of.
Their boisterousness began when founding members Mike and Shannon fell in love, got married, and in doing so, minted the focal experience of the band’s music and lyrics; not just love, but the swirling highs and the bruising lows of choosing to live life together. After releasing an EP and two full-length albums, they chose to partner with Tooth & Nail Records on their latest release. The record, When We Were In Love, is their most honest yet. Although their agenda remains the same—to combat numbness with joy, pain, and wings to fly—this latest pursuit is more of an honest reflection in the struggle to love. The result is an infectious and colorful album full of tragedy, comedy, and the freedom to forget fairytales.
American Field Day and Gabrielle Grace will support the show!
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Santana: Blessings and Miracles Tour —
2021-09-29 20:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced he will hit the road with his band across North America this fall for the Blessings and Miracles tour.
Santana will perform high energy, passion-filled songs from their fifty year career, including fan favorites from Woodstock to Supernatural and beyond. The band (which also features Santana’s wife, Cindy Blackman Santana, on drums) will also debut incredible new songs from a much-anticipated upcoming full-length album entitled Blessings and Miracles.
For more information, please visit: https://www.santana.com/
About FirstBank Amphitheater
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater is the premier entertainment experience south of Nashville.

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FT Live: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
2021-09-29 20:00 - 2021-09-30 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Fifteentime GRAMMY® Awardwinner Ricky Skaggs’ career is easily among the most significant in recent country music history. If Skaggs’ burgeoning trophy case full of awards wasn’t already enough evidence of that fact, consider that legendary guitarist Chet Atkins once credited Skaggs with “singlehandedly saving country music.” His life’s path has taken him to various musical genres, from where it all began in bluegrass music, to striking out on new musical journeys, while still leaving his musical roots intact.
Born July 18, 1954 in Cordell, Kentucky, Skaggs showed signs of future stardom at an early age, playing mandolin on stage with bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe at 6 and appearing on TV with Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs at 7. He emerged as a professional bluegrass musician in 1971, when he and his friend Keith Whitley were invited to join the legendary Ralph Stanley’s band the Clinch Mountain Boys. Skaggs then went on to record and perform with progressive bluegrass acts like the Country Gentlemen and J.D. Crowe&the New South, whose selftitled 1975 Rounder Records debut album was instantly recognized as a landmark bluegrass achievement. He then led Boone Creek, which also featured Dobro ace and fellow New South alumnus Jerry Douglas.

But Skaggs turned to the more mainstream country music genre in the late 70s when he joined Emmylou Harris’s Hot Band, replacing Rodney Crowell. He became a recording artist in his own right in 1981 when his Epic label debut album Waitin’ for the Sun to Shine topped the country charts and yielded a pair of#1 hits. Overall, his productive stay at Epic Records would result in a total of 12#1 hits. Additionally, he garnered eight Country Music Association Awardsincluding the coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy in 1985.
Skaggs, of course, fit right in with young “newtraditionalist” 80s artists like Randy Travis, and helped rejuvenate the country music genre after the wornout “Urban Cowboy” period. But, Skaggs put his own stamp on the country format by infusing his bluegrass and traditional country music roots into the contemporary Nashville sound.
Skaggs’ 1997 album Bluegrass Rules!, released on his newlyformed Skaggs Family Records label, marked a triumphant return to bluegrasswhich he’s solidified ever since with a series of GRAMMY® Award winning albums, recorded with his amazing bluegrass band, Kentucky Thunder (8time winners of the IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year’). Skaggs’ label has also served as a home for similar bluegrass and roots musicoriented artists including The Whites.
In the past decade, he has been honored with inductions into the Gospel Music Association’s Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and most recently has been named as a memberelect to the Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2018, with the medallion ceremony to take place in the fall.
Ricky struck his first chords on a mandolin over 50 years ago, and he continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music. Clearly his passion for it puts him in the position to bring his lively, distinctively American form of music out of isolation and into the ears and hearts of audiences across the country and around the world. Ricky Skaggs is always forging ahead with crosscultural, genrebending musical ideas and inspirations.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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The Loveless Cafe's 70th Birthday Bash
2021-09-30 16:00 - 19:00 | The Loveless Cafe, 8400 TN-100, Nashville, TN, 37221, United States
Celebrate 70 years of the Loveless Cafe at our 70th Birthday Bash with free food and activities and live music! Join us in your best 50s retro attire to celebrate the legacy of the Loveless Cafe. The event will consist of:
Free food for the first 200 attendees:
Biscuits with preserves
Bitty Biscuits
Birthday Cake
Snacks
Free food items are while supplies last and will be served out of the food truck from our front circle.
Free VIP tote bags and swag for first 25 attendees (For 21+ guests only)
Live 1950’s rock music by The Royal Hounds
Vintage airstream photo booth by Instaburst Photos
Drink tastings in partnership with Pennington’s Distilling Co.
Vintage cars
Balloon artists
Arts & Craft stations
Scavenger hunt games
Raffle with prizes
Retro drink specials
Retro dessert specials with throwback 1950’s pricing
Yard games
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A Tennessee Weekend - Amy Grant - Franklin
2021-10-01 17:00 - 2021-10-03 13:00 | The Factory at Franklin – Jamison Hall, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Amy Grant is inviting all of her friends BACK for a very special TENNESSEE WEEKEND October 1-3, 2021
The weekend will be full of concerts, activities, and fun like only Amy and her friends can create.
YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE SERVED BY SEVERAL NON-PROFITS THAT AMY IS ABLE TO DONATE USE OF HER FARM TO THROUGHOUT EVERY YEAR. 100% OF PROCEEDS RAISED THROUGH THIS EVENT WILL BE INVESTED INTO MAKING AMY’S FARM MORE ACCESSIBLE TO VARIOUS NON-PROFITS THROUGHOUT NASHVILLE – WE LOOK FORWARD TO TELLING YOU MORE ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT IS HAPPENING AT THE FARM WHEN YOU GET HERE!
Current Schedule and Details (subject to change – full weekend pass required to attend any / all sessions):
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 (all activities at Jamison Hall in The Factory; Franklin, TN):

2 to 5 pm: Check in at The Factory’s Jamison Hall.
3 to 5 pm: Photos with Amy (Group 1)
6 to 7 pm: Doors Open to Jamison Hall / Mix & Mingle with Appetizers
7 pm to ???: Concert with Amy Grant & Band
Late Night (following concert): Club Amy (D.J. spinning dance and club versions of Amy’s biggest hits mixed with other favorites as Amy, guests, and friends enjoy each other’s company)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2:

10 am to 10 pm: The Day (and evening) at Amy’s Farm.

ABOUT THE DAY AT THE FARM: We are going to call this day BAREFOOT AT THE FARM as most of the activities (other than the music and food) are going to be brought to you by Amy’s friends BAREFOOT REPUBLIC. Amy hosts several weekends at her farm for various non-profits every year so we want you to experience the types of fun and activities that the kids and attendees get to do at her farm. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to the farm (Farm address and admittance instructions will be sent to ticket holders in August 2020).

FOOD AT THE FARM: Lunch and dinner will be served picnic style and we will have options for most dietary needs – all food and standard beverages are included (guests who have specific dietary concerns may need to bring meal alternatives).

MUSIC AT THE FARM: Amy will host music and friends throughout the day at her farm and will end the night with a very special “Songwriters Round” the likes that can only happen in Nashville.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 (all activities at Jamison Hall in The Factory; Franklin, TN):

8 am to 10 am: Photos with Amy (Second Half)
10:30 am to 12 pm: Sunday with Amy
12:30 pm: Event Ends

SPECIAL ADD-ON DAY: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: WORKDAY WITH AMY
(Workday passes are now sold out)

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
2021-10-01 18:45 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats live in concert in Franklin, Tennessee, alongside their opening acts Bahamas and Tre Burt, at the FirstBank Amphitheater!
About FirstBank Amphitheater
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater is the premier entertainment experience south of Nashville.

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FT Live: Mandy Barnett: Nashville Songbook
2021-10-01 20:00 - 2021-10-02 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Called the “Nashville Sound Chanteuse” (Music Row) and “the Judy Garland of our time” (American Songwriter), Mandy Barnett has built a reputation for her commanding voice and unwavering devotion to classic country and popular standards. Barnett has enchanted listeners around the globe with her world-class vocals and musical chameleon qualities. A Tennessee Music Pathways historical marker in Barnett’s Tennessee hometown honors her contributions in making Tennessee the “Soundtrack of America.” Of this singer’s singer, songwriter’s dream, and audience favorite, renowned songwriter/artist Jimmy Webb states simply, “Mandy Barnett has a voice for the ages.”
The “Nashville Songbook” is a collection of songs that made Nashville famous as “Music City”—some of the most influential and iconic country and pop standards ever written, originally recorded by artists as diverse as Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Tammy Wynette, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Eddy Arnold, The Everly Brothers, Brenda Lee, and more, and written by the likes of Harlan Howard, Hank Cochran, Willie Nelson, Don Gibson, etc. Mandy Barnett’s pure, powerhouse voice and artistry make these songs her very own. Spend an enchanting night of timeless music with one of today’s premier vocalists with her “Nashville Songbook” show that appeals to music fans of all types—who will undoubtedly want to sing along to some of the best-loved tunes of all time! Barnett first unveiled her “Nashville Songbook” orchestral concert with the Nashville Symphony, in celebration of the Symphony’s 70th anniversary. Since then, Barnett has teamed with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Ulster Orchestra in Belfast for “Nashville Songbook” concerts. And for her NYC cabaret debut at Feinstein’s/54 Below, Barnett showcased her “Nashville Songbook” acoustic version.
It’s no accident that Barnett continues to pay tribute to the “Nashville Songbook.” Barnett has a deep connection to the songs—to the artists who recorded them and the songwriters who penned them. Barnett grew up in East Tennessee and came to Nashville frequently as a child and teenager to record and perform. During that time, she met many legendary country and pop artists and songwriters, often in studios or the backstage wings at the Grand Ole Opry. Mandy is pleased to have the opportunity to honor these icons with her “Nashville Songbook” show!
Barnett’s music has been featured in many major film and television soundtracks, including projects starring Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Martin Sheen, Reese Witherspoon, Matthew Broderick, Sigourney Weaver, Ellen Burstyn, Bill Paxton, and SpongeBob SquarePants. Besides soundtrack work, Barnett often contributes tracks to multi-artist compilation albums of all genres including a Gershwin collection from Great American Songbook Ambassador, Michael Feinstein. Of Barnett, Feinstein says, “Few singers have the gifts inhabiting the soul of Mandy Barnett. Her blessed voice connects to the truth of every note she sings. She’s simply one of my favorite voices.”
Among the many publications praising Barnett’s talents, the Los Angeles Times heralds her “pipes of steel,” “big” voice, and “vintage-sounding arrangements.” Time, People, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and other major media have likewise extolled Barnett’s superlative vocals, “natural musicality” (People), and “vocal finesse” (New York Times). USA Today calls Barnett one of Nashville’s “finest classic country and torch singers,” while the Chicago Tribune calls Barnett “a torch singer in the grandest sense of the word.”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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VETFEST
2021-10-02 09:30 - 18:00 | Granny White Park, 610 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
VETFEST is a family-friendly festival and everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the day! Come out and meet new friends at this free event in Brentwood!
WHO VETLINX, an all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit
organization in Middle Tennessee is hosting the
5th annual VETFEST and HEROES STROLL to
celebrate military family service, Veteran owned
businesses, offer resources, and have a fun-filled
day with family, friends, and neighbors.
WHEN Saturday, October 2, 2021
Heroes Stroll
Registration begins at 09:00 AM
Stroll begins at 09:30 AM
VETFEST
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
WHERE Granny White Park
610 Granny White Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
WHY To bring the community, military families, friends,
and supporters together for a fun-filled day of
recognition, entertainment, and activities.
PURPOSE Bring the community and military community together, increase awareness about
resources available to Veterans, have direct access to support services, and celebrate
and recognize those who served in the military and those who support them.
HOW Event will be funded by local businesses and donations via purchase of

Advertisement online and/or in tribute journal.

Price varies by package $150 to $10,000

Space rental 10×10 space or more with other level of sponsorship

Veteran organizations will not be charged a fee for space at the event.

All will be required to bring own set up materials including a 10×10 tent.

WHAT: VETFEST is a family-friendly festival and everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the day! Come out and
meet new friends!
FEATURES:

Onsite resources for benefits, housing, medical, education, employment, food, mental health.

All Day Live Entertainment

Recognition ceremonies which will include the following:

Quilts of Valor

Missing Man Ceremony

Flag Folding Ceremony and the meaning behind each fold.

Military displays

Art and activities tents- play card games, do an art project, yard games, and there will be a Branch of Service War game!

Kid zone will feature prizes and activities i.e., yard games, face painting, make a button, art projects, and more!

Lawn games

​Time Machine Landing Zone! The community is encouraged to adopt an era of service and make a display or dress in military clothing from the era you are representing. We would like to have all eras of service represented from 1776-Present. Some exhibits may feature topographic maps showing different units theater of operations.

Veteran Owned Businesses

Veteran Organizations

Prize giveaways!

Dunking booth!

Lawn space to bring a blanket or chair and sit on the lawn and listen to great music!

Much more!

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Westhaven Porchfest: WALKER HAYES
2021-10-02 19:00 | Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Westhaven Foundation is excited to present Walker Hayes for the 10th annual Westhaven Porchfest! Opening for Walker will be The Scott Holt Band.
Join us on Magli Green in Westhaven Town Center for a fun evening of music supporting The Westhaven Foundation’s Excellence in Education programs.
General Admission – Open seating on the lawn with access to beer, wine, and cocktails for purchase. (no need to bring your own chairs)
VIP Experience – Exclusive access to the Coal Town Public House with buffet dinner, hors d’oeuvres, viewing from the porch, private bar and 3 cocktails. Excited to add exclusive stage front and onstage side viewing areas along with a special gift bag.
Proceeds will benefit The Westhaven Foundation’s Excellence in Education efforts supporting local public schools, college scholarships, and youth educational programs.
General Admission tickets are $55, after 9/1 $60, VIP experience $150, after 9/1 $160.
Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show starts at 7 pm.
Visit www.westhavenporchfest.org for more information on daytime events, FAQs, etc.
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Ele Ivory and Hello Darling
2021-10-02 20:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Ele Ivory and Hello Darling live at The Mockingbird Theater, Downtown Franklin

A night of indie folk and pop music from two of the best up and coming acts from Nashville , TN. All ages. Mockingbird Theater, 230 Franklin Road, Building 6, Franklin, TN.
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Old Fashioned Community Hymn Sing
2021-10-03 10:30 | Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Old Fashioned Community Hymn Sing

Hosted by Ben Calhoun from CITIZEN WAY and joined by a few talented neighbors!
Sunday, October 3rd, 10:30 AM at Magli Green in Westhaven Town Center
Celebrating the traditional music that makes Sunday morning special!
This FREE event has been made possible by our sponsors!
Coffee will be provided by High Brow + Tea
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Westhaven Porchfest: Ben Calhoun & CITIZEN WAY
2021-10-03 17:00 | Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy a special evening with Ben Calhoun and CITIZEN WAY with guests Kait Madison and Rich Summers

The Westhaven Foundation is excited to present a special Sunday evening with Ben Calhoun and CITIZEN WAY for the 10th annual Westhaven Porchfest!

Join us on Magli Green in Westhaven Town Center for an evening of music supporting Leiper’s Fork Helping Hands.
The General Admission area will be seated on the lawn. Additional beverages and beer will be available for purchase.
General Admission tickets are $15. $20 at the door. Children under 10 are free.
The evening will be hosted by Ben Calhoun and Citizen Way!
Doors open at 4 pm and the show starts at 5 pm.
Visit www.westhavenporchfest.org for more information.
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Great Performances: Julie Fowlis
2021-10-08 20:00 - 2021-10-09 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Part of the Great Performances Series
Julie Fowlis is a multi-award winning Gaelic singer who is deeply influenced by her early upbringing in the Outer Hebridean island of North Uist. With a career spanning five studio albums and numerous high profile collaborations, her ‘crystalline’ and ‘intoxicating’ vocals have enchanted audiences around the world.
October 8th – 8:00 PM
October 9th – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
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H.E.R.
2021-10-10 07:30 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Three letters that need no explanation. Over the course of five years, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist H.E.R. has had an incredible journey, punctuated with inspiring projects and accolades that have quickly ascended her to superstar status. But with any journey comes moments of reflection and absorbing everything that has transpired—from celebration to moments of uncertainty. With H.E.R.’s highly anticipated album Back of My Mind, she provides all of that and more, further solidifying her place as one of R&B’s young icons.
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, H.E.R. honed her craft at a very young age. From hitting the legendary Apollo Theater stage to early TV stardom all before the age of 13, H.E.R. had both the music and the star power within her and was a force from the start. At 14, she signed her first record deal with MBK Entertainment/RCA Records, though it was in 2016 when she emerged in H.E.R. full form. “It’s been a long, long journey,” H.E.R. expresses, “with many, many ups.”
Coming off of her recent two SOLD OUT shows at the Hollywood Bowl, this is a show you don’t want to miss!
About FirstBank Amphitheater
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater is the premier entertainment experience south of Nashville.
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FT Live: Rickie Lee Jones
2021-10-10 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Rickie Lee Jones is an American songwriter and musician. Her acclaimed memoir Last Chance Texaco was released in 2021.

Rickie Lee Jones is a two-time Grammy Award-winning singer (for Best New Artist 1980 and Best Jazz Vocal Collaboration in 1989), musician, songwriter, and producer. Over the course of a three-decade career, Jones has recorded in various musical styles including R&B, blues, pop, soul, and jazz standards.
Jones has spent a lifetime dancing with her muse. She is the most iconic American female singer-songwriter of her time, a woman who outlasted all her adversaries–including youth and self-destruction. A seasoned humility brings her performances an authenticity that only long-enduring musicians achieve. Her artistry is brilliantly underlined with her 2019 album KICKS. The album spans two decades (50s-70s) of pop, rock and jazz, presenting her unique and sophisticated interpretations of songs that were pivotal to her musical journey.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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Heal Humphreys County hosted by Tayla Lynn
2021-10-11 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Benefit Concert for Tennessee Flood Survivors Hosted by Tayla Lynn & The Franklin Theatre

Enjoy performances by stand-up comedian Josh Wolf, a live podcast by Caroline Hobby, and duo Tayla Lynn & Tre Twitty for a night of hope and healing for Humphreys County.

Tayla Lynn’s life has all the elements of a great country song, which perhaps isn’t too surprising given she was born into the musical dynasty created by her grandmother, Loretta Lynn. Tayla’s warmth and enthusiasm make it easy to feel comfortable in her presence, whether you’ve known her for a few minutes or many years. There is a strength in her voice, truth behind her piercing blue eyes and genuine affection when she speaks of family.
But Tayla’s journey through life, like the best country ballad, has had more than its share of peaks and valleys. Her story is one of heartache and regret, but also of recovery and grace. She loves to the depths of her soul because she knows what it’s like to have a broken heart; she is gentle and kind because she has experienced abuse and loss; she sings because she has an amazing story to tell.
Tayla’s passion for singing and performing was sparked at an early age thanks to her grandmother, who often invited her to go on the road with her during the summer. “Memaw [as she affectionately calls her grandmother] gave me my first experience singing before a crowd when I was 14,” she recalls. “I wanted to sing ‘I’m a Honky Tonk Girl’ because that’s the song I remember her singing in the movie Coal Miner’s Daughter, which I used to watch over and over again.”
Later on, Tayla moved in with her grandmother after her grandfather’s death. “After about six months,” Tayla says, “Memaw asked me if I wanted to go on the road with her, which had been my life’s dream. I shared a twin bed with her in the back of the bus for a year, and that’s when she taught me how to walk the stage, sing a sad song, be funny and treat the audience like you are in their living room.”
“She always wanted to sing my songs,” Loretta Lynn says of Tayla. “That girl is a fan of country music, especially her Memaw’s. When Doo died, I wouldn’t have made it without her. She was my angel.”
Tayla’s first major musical project was as a member of the trio Stealing Angels (with Caroline Cutbirth and Jennifer Wayne). The group was signed to Skyville Records in 2007 after the three women appeared on a reality TV show together. “I got started with Stealing Angels before I made music on my own, and our primary goal was to make it on radio,” she says of her time with the band. Over a five-year period, the trio toured the country, sang for the troops in Iraq and Kuwait and made a record with veteran producer Paul Worley (Dixie Chicks, Lady Antebellum, Sara Evans). Their songs “He Better Be Dead” and “Paper Heart” both made the Billboard country chart.
“Working in a trio taught me an awesome work ethic and how important teamwork can be,” Tayla explains. “We worked tirelessly every single day; if we weren’t on the road we were writing. If we weren’t writing, we were rehearsing, doing a video, doing a photoshoot. The work was joyful, but there was no space for personal time,” she reflects. “Jennifer and Caroline are still my sisters. I love them so much and I loved doing life with them, but in the years since, I’ve really been able to find what hard work and self-reflection mean for me now that I’m my own boss.”
That combination of retrospection and tenacity has been critical to Tayla’s success, but it has come at a price. It’s impossible to speak of her achievements without acknowledging the life she’s lived in between. Her experiences are wrapped up in her music as she writes and sings her truths about love, addiction, motherhood and the coal dust that runs through her Kentucky veins.
Tayla approaches the conversation of her alcohol and substance addictions and subsequent recoveries—three in a span of 20 years, though she’s been clean since 2013—with unflinching honesty. In fact, the music she writes today tells of her path to redemption. “When I was younger I wanted everything to be crazy—wild and uninhibited,” she muses. “Now I write from a place of sobriety and recovery through faith. At the core of it, the gift I feel like I’ve been given from Him is to share my journey through music.”
In 2016, Tayla signed with indie label London Tone Music. Her first solo project, The Ranch, was an EP released later that same year. It includes a whimsical conversation between Tayla and her grandmother as well as a duet featuring the two. “I love working and writing with Memaw,” Tayla gushes. “I’ll never forget the day we recorded ‘Honky Tonk Girl.’ The minute I put the headphones on to listen to her sing harmony, I knew it was going to be a spiritual experience. She did one take and it was flawless.”
In May 2019, Tayla released “Blue in My Eyes,” as a Mother’s Day gift to her late mother, Cindy (who had passed away unexpectedly in her sleep 10 months prior) and her grandmother. It’s a song she wrote with hit songwriters Lori Mckenna and Liz Rose chronicling her relationship with her grandmother, who throughout Tayla’s life has been an idol, mentor, and now surrogate mother. The song eventually led to the idea for her next album.
After signing a record deal in September 2019 with Tracy Pitcox—a longtime friend of her grandmother’s—at Heart of Texas Records, Tayla began to work on the tribute album she released in May 2021, lovingly titled Tayla Lynn Sings Loretta Lynn. Her grandmother is billed as a co-writer on the project, which features duets with greats like Tony Booth (“Sweet Thang”) and her Aunt Patsy Lynn Russell (a reprise of her grandmother’s most-famous song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter”).
“Anytime I sing one of my mother’s songs, it fills me with such pride,” Russell says. “Getting to sing my mother’s song with my niece Tayla was pride and joy all at the same time.”
“When we were ready to record, I jumped in the truck with my babies and drove from Hurricane Mills to Brady, Texas,” Tayla says. “The boys laid on the floor of the vocal booth for three days while we made the record.” She pauses before adding, “Memaw’s photo with Ernest Tubb was on the wall behind me, so it felt like home. I have never liked the studio, but this felt like the easiest thing I’ve ever done. I had a few fans join in on Zoom to watch the recording process, so it felt more like a live show!”
I’m real proud of this record she did of my songs,” Loretta Lynn adds, fondly. “She’s got a lot of me in her, but she’s all Tayla.”
Tayla is currently on tour with Tre Twitty (Conway Twitty’s grandson); a joint album and podcast are in the works. In addition to her musical endeavors, she is also exploring acting. Tayla’s first leading role came in the 2017 faith-based film, The Least of These, directed by Mark Nicolosi. She was subsequently nominated for “Best Leading Actress” by the International Christian Film Festival for her role as Rose. She also starred in the 2020 film Why We Breathe.
Tayla and her husband, Jon, live on 30 acres connected to the Loretta Lynn Dude Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., where they are raising their two sons, Tru and Scout.

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Bush & Stone Temple Pilots
2021-10-11 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Two of the most legendary bands in rock – Bush and Stone Temple Pilots – announce they are teaming up for a co-headline tour and coming to FirstBank Amphitheater on October 11!
The multi-platinum bands will create an unforgettable night of music, with each group taking the stage in a different order of the revolving headline tour. Fans can expect a full set of music from both bands, playing some of the most iconic alternative rock hits in radio history.
About FirstBank Amphitheater
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater is the premier entertainment experience south of Nashville.
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Off the Square Theater Company's Matilda
2021-10-14 19:00 - 2021-10-23 19:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s novel, Matilda The Musical revels in the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. However – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace! Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Off the Square Theater Company has been bringing magic to the stage since 2015. In their aim to be a Christ centered, family, and community oriented theater company, they have produced several memorable musical theater productions such as the Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, and Annie. Coming back for its ninth production, OTS is thrilled to present Matilda the musical!
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SWEET BABY JAMES
2021-10-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Jamison Theatre – The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Sweet Baby James — The James Taylor Tribute
Nashville’s Sweet Baby James — the #1 James Taylor tribute band in the nation — plays The Factory in downtown Franklin on Thursday, October 14. Get your tickets today!
7:30 PM Showtime. Doors at 7:00 PM. Jamison Theater.
$25 Online Ahead; Reserved Seating. $35 at Door (cash only; general admission as available). Please wear a mask for everyone’s safety.
Get ready for a special evening of James Taylor music performed by Nashville’s own James Taylor tribute band, Sweet Baby James. Led by the spot-on JT vocals & guitar work of Bill Griese, and the JT-savvy rhythm section of Ryan White and Cordell Emery, Sweet Baby James recreates the timeless music of 6-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member James Taylor with an unrivaled authenticity you have to hear to believe! Come enjoy all of your favorites, like Fire & Rain, You’ve Got a Friend, Handy Man, Shower the People, How Sweet It Is, and of course Sweet Baby James… along with some great deep cuts.
See why audiences are raving: “The next best thing to seeing James himself,” “I closed my eyes and I thought it was JT,” and “If you‘re a James Taylor fan, you must see Sweet Baby James!”
If you love JT, don’t miss this show!
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Matchbox Rodeo
2021-10-15 19:00 - 22:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Matchbox Rodeo is an acoustic “Ultimate 90’s Duo” from the greater Chattanooga area. They have toured with national acts including 90’s stars John Berry (The Hits Tour), Jamie O’Neal, Bryan White, and Shawn Mullins. They have played at the famous Riverbend Music Festival, CMA FEST, JFEST, BB KINGS Blues Club, Puckett’s Bar, and the landmark venue Tootsie’s in Nashville and have also done several TV/Radio show appearances. They have had 6 singles released to Atlanta’s Backyard Country 94.9 The BULL Radio “Fan voted show” and have placed in the Top 5 (including the #1 spot) for multiple weeks in a row. The boys are currently booking shows for the Winter/Spring/Summer. They are billed as the “Ultimate 90’s Duo” and they play the biggest Top 40 hits from that decade including country, pop, and rock. They bring an energy to live performances and it becomes a huge sing-along concert taking people back to songs they forgot they knew. They currently are an official Spotify verified artist with several songs streaming on various platforms. Their brand new recording comes out in August called “1990 Something” which is also the name of their tour.
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FT Live: David Nail
2021-10-15 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Hailing from Kennett, Missouri, David Nail is well-respected up and down Music Row. Some might even call him a “tour de force” as his songs pull no punches in evoking the demons with which he has wrestled through much of his life. His early releases, I’m About To Come Alive, The Sound Of A Million Dreams, I’m A Fire and Fighter, ignited his reputation as an innovator and creative risk-taker yet left Nail feeling restless. This led to the departure of the the only record company home he’d ever known, MCA Nashville, where he’d formed friendships that endure even now. Through dealing with his own bout of mental illness and the feeling of needing to “rebel against what people expect you to be,” Nail began making his most “organic” work to date, David Nail & The Well Ravens, with Jason Hall and Andrew Petroff. That project liberated Nail and propelled him into his next adventure. Writing solo for the next few months led to his current EP Oh, Mother, a reflective piece of work. Of the title track, Rolling Stone noted that “the song creeps in like a sunrise — quiet, restrained cello and keys are the only underpinning for Nail’s powerful vocals at first. But then it slowly builds to something more massive and majestic.” In Nail’s own words, “My philosophy has always been, I just hope to have a good enough year that I can have a next year while staying as true to myself as I possibly can.” Find more at www.davidnail.com.
Opening Act: Karissa Ella

Tennessee Beer, Wine & Shine Festival
2021-10-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Nashville’s Premier October Festival for the Avid Beer, Wine and Shine Aficionado!

The Tennessee Beer, Wine & Shine Festival is bringing back over 2,000 enthusiastic beer, wine and moonshine tasters to Two Rivers Mansion in Nashville. The Festival includes 100 different beers and 90 wines. This year festival organizers are bringing in moonshine to the event! Other than having access to some of the best spirits, the event features local food trucks and live music. The Tennessee Beer, Wine & Shine Festival has raised more than $400,000 for local Donelson and Hermitage charities including the Gateway Project & Exchange Family Center.
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FT Live: The Weight Band - featuring members of The Band and the Levon Helm Band
2021-10-16 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
This concert has been rescheduled for October 16, 2021. All previously purchased tickets have been automatically transferred to the new date.
We thank you for your continued support and patronage of the Franklin Theatre and remain committed to bringing you the best entertainment experience, while also seeing to the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, artists, and visitors during the coronavirus outbreak.

Performing their current album, World Gone Mad, as well as classic songs of The Band, The Weight Band is led by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The Band and the Levon Helm Band. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock barn of Levon Helm. Weider was inspired by Helm to carry on the musical legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group.
Years of touring have seen The Weight Band revive “The Woodstock Sound,” keeping the spirit of Americana/Roots Rock alive for audiences of all ages. They continue to keep the sound vibrant by releasing new music, evidenced by the album World Gone Mad(February 2018.) Their live set features Weight Band songs from the new album as well as fan favorites from The Band’s treasured catalog, including “Up On Cripple Creek,” “The Weight,” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.”
The Weight Band includes Brian Mitchell (The Levon Helm Band), Michael Bram (Jason Mraz), Matt Zeiner (Dickey Betts Band), and Albert Rogers (The Jim Weider Band). With a US and international tour schedule slated for 2019 and beyond, The Weight Band complements The Band’s timeless legacy while pushing the music forward for new audiences.
Billboard, Relix Magazine, and others have taken notice, as have generations of The Band fans who have yearned for new material since their last studio release almost 20 years ago. The Boston Globe proclaims World Gone Mad “strikes a chord between past & present,” and the Chicago Tribune says “The Weight carries on where The Band left off.” Goldmine Magazine cited World Gone Mad as one of the best indie albums of 2018, saying the group “effectively revives and recreates The Band’s original rustic sound as a successor [and] keeps that arcane spirit alive!”
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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