The Franklin Masterworks Series: Historic Pairing
2018-01-22 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

A Night of Songwriters
2018-03-10 18:30 - 22:00 | TN
Event Celebrates Preservation Organization’s 50th Anniversary

In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, Historic Nashville Inc. (HNI), the city’s nonprofit preservation advocacy group, will host A Night of Songwriters at legendary Green’s Grocery in historic Leiper’s Fork on Saturday, March 10.

“Historic Nashville exists to help keep Nashville unique, and there is nothing that says ‘Nashville’ more than our music,” said Jenn Harrman, HNI president. “All proceeds for this event will support our advocacy outreach and programs aimed at preserving and promoting Nashville’s historic places.”

Four of Nashville’s top songwriters, singers and musicians will headline the 90-minute concert:

Trey Bruce is an Emmy award winning songwriter born in Memphis and currently living in Nashville. He has hundreds of cuts by artists like Randy Travis, Lee Ann Rimes, Carrie Underwood, and ZZ Top. In 2014, Bruce led the successful “Save RCA Studio A” campaign on Music Row. He is also a proud member of the Historic Nashville Board of Directors.
Matraca Berg is a three-time Grammy-nominated American country music singer and songwriter. The Nashville native has released five albums and written many hits including “You and Tequila” for Kenny Chesney and “Strawberry Wine” for Deana Carter.
Chuck Jones is a singer, songwriter and extraordinary guitarist from Memphis. He has written many hits over the years for the likes of George Strait, Diamond Rio, and Chris LeDoux.
Holly Williams is a singer songwriter and is also a Nashville native. She has been making records and touring the world to wildly positive critical acclaim for most of her life. She has toured with Lucinda Williams and Bob Dylan and is a passionate preservationist.

Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Green’s Grocery
Address:
4345 Old Hillsboro Road
Franklin, TN 37064
Tickets: $100 (Admission includes a barbecue dinner provided by Puckett’s Grocery and Restaurant and beer from Yazoo Brewing.)
Tickets can be purchesed here.

About Historic Nashville
Historic Nashville, Inc. (HNI) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 membership organization with the mission to promote and preserve the historic places that make Nashville unique. Over the years, HNI has advocated for the preservation of such historic places the Ryman Auditorium, Union Station, Hermitage Hotel, 2nd Avenue & Lower Broadway, Music Row, Fort Negley, neighborhood historic districts and many individual properties. www.historicnashvilleinc.org

Gateway Chamber Orchestra
2018-03-17 11:00 | TN
The Gateway Chamber Orchestra Presents The Family Series: The Amazing Dulcimer with Stephen Seifert

The Gateway Chamber Orchestra (GCO) is proud to present The Family Series: The Amazing Dulcimer with Stephen Seifert.

Last year the GCO performed Conni Ellisor’s Blackberry Winter featuring the world’s leading dulcimer soloist, Stephen Seifert.
This year the GCO is tackling the regional premiere of the sequel, Broad Band of Light.

Based on Stephen’s extensive fan base as a seasoned performer, Broad Band of Light is one of the only fan-based commissions
of an orchestral piece in existence. People from all over donated to have a new piece written for Stephen, and the Tucson
Symphony premiered it.

“In the fall of 2016 we were delighted to work with Stephen and Conni for the first time in performances of Blackberry Winter,”
explained Gregory Wolynec, Gateway Chamber Orchestra Music Director. “After those concerts we talked about performing the
sequel she had written for Steve and the Tucson Symphony. We are delighted to present the Tennessee premiere and second
performance of this exciting piece for mountain dulcimer and orchestra.”

“When I first met with Steve to discuss writing this piece he was, above all else, interested in pushing the boundaries of what a
dulcimer could do,” recalled composer Conni Ellisor. “A beautiful tender instrument with a proud American folk tradition, the
dulcimer is fairly primitive, but Steve has amassed technique far beyond the norm. He was interested in moving into styles
unfamiliar and a little challenging. It is my hope that we have created that with this piece and that it moves in many moods and
textures, much like the many different colors in a broad band of light.”

The Family Series: Winters Patent Law presents
The Amazing Dulcimer with Stephen Seifert
Saturday, March 17th, 2018 11:00 a.m. – Franklin, TN
Conni Ellisor – Broad Band of Light

Franklin Location
The Franklin Theatre
419 Main St

Franklin, TN 37264

Buy Franklin Tickets HERE

The next GCO performance:
The Masterworks Series presents LANDMARK CELEBRATION

Sunday, April 29th, 2018 4:00 p.m. – Clarksville, TN
Monday, April 30th, 2018 7:30 p.m. – Franklin, TN
Felix Mendelssohn – Overture to Paulus
Aaron Jay Kernis – Musica Celestis
Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 3 in C

About The Gateway Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Gregory Wolynec, the GCO was formed in 2008 and is recognized as one of the leading new American ensembles. Comprised of professional musicians from Middle Tennessee and beyond, the GCO specializes in presenting traditional masterworks, overlooked treasures, and contemporary American compositions. The GCO’s recordings have received critical acclaim in publications such as the American Record Guide and Fanfare Magazine. Engaging 5,000 Middle Tennessee students annually with classical music through free performances, innovative educational outreach, and interactive Children’s Concerts, the GCO is committed to building new audiences for tomorrow. Funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Tennessee Arts Commission. Visit gatewaychamberorchestra.com to learn more.

GATEWAY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: THE FAMILY SERIES
2018-03-17 11:00 | TN
Winters Patent Law presents: The Amazing Dulcimer with Stephen Seifert
Conni Ellisor – Broad Bands of Light

The Franklin Theatre is delighted to welcome back dulcimer virtuoso Stephen Seifert in the sequel to last year’s popular Blackberry Winter. Join us for this fascinating look at this often-overlooked instrument, and the regional premiere of Conni Ellisor’s Broad Bands of Light.

NASHVILLE ELVIS FESTIVAL - MARCH 22 - 25, 2018
2018-03-22 10:00 - 2018-03-25 10:00 | TN
Nashville Elvis Festival is a premier Elvis event unlike any other, celebrating the music and legacy of the King of Rock & Roll. Fans from around the world will gather in Middle Tennessee March 22-25, 2018 for 4 days of celebrity appearances, live music events and Elvis tribute artists from around the world – hosted by longtime Elvis Week emcee TOM BROWN.
7 of the events will be held at the Historic Franklin Theatre, with additional events taking place at Paragon Studios.
For a complete schedule and additional information, please visit www.NashvilleElvisFestival.com and The Franklin Theatre.

Songwriter Night:Tony Lucca & Ernie Halter
2018-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 | TN
To purchase tickets visit https://westhaventn.com/event/songwriter-nighttony-lucca-ernie-halter/
What’s a typical day in the life of Nashville singer/songwriter Ernie Halter? Turns out there’s no such thing. This do-it-yourself, grass-roots, superfan-building machine of a musician has toured all 50 states, Europe, and Asia. His acoustic/vocal centered songs have been featured in film and television. His YouTube and social media plays outnumber those of many major artists, and his multiple crowdfunding projects have raised a combined $50,000. He’s had more than 30 million streams on Spotify. Keys to building a thriving and self-sustaining career have included staying one step ahead of the game and maintaining a strong, personal connection to his fans.
Halter grew up just south of Los Angeles. He fell early and hard for the Beatles and Stevie Wonder, and taught himself to play piano and guitar. While attending a Berklee In L.A. summer program at Claremont McKenna College, Halter felt a kinship with the other musicians and knew he’d found his niche.
An early adopter of Youtube, Ernie posts original songs and covers, and has inspired more than 40,000 covers by other YouTube users.
One early fan stood out from the rest. A very young Justin Bieber began watching Halter’s videos religiously and attended one of his shows in Los Angeles. Bieber later performed Halter’s song, “Come Home to Me” at a show in Hong Kong and released a cover version online. “That song certainly introduced me to a whole lot of younger fans that wouldn’t have heard of me otherwise,” Halter says.
What’s the most rewarding part of Halter’s career? “When someone tells me that my music has been the soundtrack to their relationship or that a song got them through a very hard time in their life—that’s the most rewarding part.” For Halter, it’s all in a day’s work.
Ernie lives in Mount Juliet, TN with his wife Kristen and their twin 6 year old daughters, Lucy and Layla.
About Tony Lucca
Tony Lucca has appeared on popular shows such as Parenthood, The Tonight Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, the Aaron Spelling produced Malibu Shores, as well as small roles in some independent features. He finished 3rd on Season 2 of NBC’s The Voice and can even claim having worked alongside such mega stars as Justin Timberlake and Brittany Spears as a member of the All New Mickey Mouse Club back in the 90s. No stranger to the front lines of the modern indie artist DIY approach, his website, tonylucca.com celebrates 20 years this year! Tony is a proud member of the Nashville songwriter community and enjoys life at his home in Bellevue with his wife Rachel, their kids Liam (15) and Sparrow (8) along with their dog, Apple.

Jazz At The Factory – MILEStones Tribute to Miles Davis
2018-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | TN
MILEStones is a Nashville based musical acknowledgement to jazz legend Miles Davis dedicated to paying homage to the late great trumpeter’s music. With a focus on the two “great quintets” he led in the 1950’s and 60’s, MILEStones sets out to bring back to life the mood and aura that made his music so distinct, utilizing the exact arrangements and instrumentation that he recorded on so many of his classic albums. Led by drummer Brian Czach, MILEStones will take you on a nostalgic journey back to the music that changed the landscape of jazz music forever.

Main Street Festival
2018-04-28 10:00 - 18:00 | TN
Festivals Franklin, TN
The Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival returns to downtown Franklin, TN in April 28-29, 2018 (10:00 – 6:00 Saturday and 11:00 – 5:00 Sunday).
The free spring celebration, which is one of the largest events in the Southeast, is expected to draw a crowd of thousands for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts and crafts, food and children’s activities.

LYNDA CARTER
2018-04-28 20:00 | TN
Lynda Carter – The Franklin Theatre
Best known for winning our hearts as TV’s iconic Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter is an accomplished singer who has performed to rave reviews before sell-out crowds around the world. In addition to her long acting career, Lynda has the distinction of producing and starring in five highly rated network television specials, several of which were Emmy Award nominated.
Please visit The Franklin Theatre for more information.

Main Street Festival
2018-04-29 11:00 - 17:00 | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Main Street Festival in Downtown Franklin, TN
The Heritage Foundation’s Main Street Festival returns to downtown Franklin, TN in April 28-29, (10:00 – 6:00 Saturday and 11:00 – 5:00 Sunday).
The free spring celebration, which is one of the largest events in the Southeast, is expected to draw a crowd of thousands for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts and crafts, food and children’s activities.

Gateway Chamber Orchestra
2018-04-30 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Gateway Chamber Orchestra performance:
The Masterworks Series presents LANDMARK CELEBRATION

Monday, April 30th, 7:30 p.m. – Franklin, TN
Felix Mendelssohn – Overture to Paulus
Aaron Jay Kernis – Musica Celestis
Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 3 in C

Mendelssohn’s noble overture to Paulus sets the stage for an evening of uplifting music. Kernis’ spacious and enchanting celestial music soothes the soul. The triumphant third symphony of Sibelius brings an adventurous season to a close.

About The Gateway Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Gregory Wolynec, the GCO was formed in 2008 and is recognized as one of the leading new American ensembles. Comprised of professional musicians from Middle Tennessee and beyond, the GCO specializes in presenting traditional masterworks, overlooked treasures, and contemporary American compositions. The GCO’s recordings have received critical acclaim in publications such as the American Record Guide and Fanfare Magazine. Engaging 5,000 Middle Tennessee students annually with classical music through free performances, innovative educational outreach, and interactive Children’s Concerts, the GCO is committed to building new audiences for tomorrow. Funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Tennessee Arts Commission. Visit gatewaychamberorchestra.com to learn more.

Grease
2018-05-10 19:00 | Jamison Theatre – The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
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!
Thursday May 10 at 7 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27
See website for all dates and times.

Grease
2018-05-12 14:00 - 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!
Saturday May 12 at 2 p.m.
Saturday May 12 at 7 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27, 2018
See website for all dates and times.

Grease
2018-05-13 14:00 | 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!

Sunday May 13 at 2 p.m.
MAY 10 — 27
See website for all dates and times.

An Evening of Music with TobyMac
2018-05-15 20:00 | TN
The Franklin Theatre – An Evening of Music with TobyMac
“An Evening of Music” featuring Christian Artist TobyMac. This is an Annual event, benefitting Franklin Christian Academy, and will be held on May 15, 2018, at 8pm, with doors opening at 7:30pm. Special Donor and VIP packages are available through FCA directly, or you can purchase tickets through the Franklin Theatre. The VIP packages also include a pre-show Meet & Greet with Toby Mac, and Early Entry at 6:30pm.

Scott MacIntyre Live in Concert
2018-05-16 19:00 | TN
The Franklin Theatre – Scott MacIntyre Live in Concert
SCOTT MACINTYRE has come a long way. From his early days as a classical concert pianist to capturing the hearts of millions of American Idol viewers with his engaging presence and vocal prowess, he has never let challenges keep him from achieving his dreams. Having performed with such notable acts as The Band Perry, Alice Cooper, and the Jonas Brothers, he has traveled the globe inspiring audiences with his music and story.
To learn more about this event please visit The Franklin Theatre.
