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Music Festival - Franklin, TN
2019-04-08 19:30 (America/Chicago) | TN
Gateway Chamber Orchestra of Tennessee Announces a New Annual Music Festival for Clarksville and Franklin, TN
The Gateway Chamber Orchestra of Tennessee embarks on a new annual music festival that will feature multiple concerts over five days at various venues in Clarksville and Franklin, Tennessee and Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The premiere of America’s Haydn Festival, April 4-8, 2019 will honor the father of the Symphony and the String Quartet, Franz Joseph Haydn. Gregory Wolynec, Gateway Chamber Orchestra Music Director commented that the roll-out of the new festival could bring even more national attention to Middle-Tennessee, already known as a music tourism destination. “This festival will be truly one-of-a-kind; there isn’t one like it anywhere in the country,” he states. “Haydn is a composer that we have dedicated so much of our first 10 years to, with performances of his works becoming a calling card for our orchestra. Celebrating the incredible scope of Haydn’s creations, from beginning to end, with some of Middle Tennessee’s finest musicians is the perfect way to start a new festival. His musical career was so expansive and influential that we’ll have inspiration for years to come.” This new festival will spotlight performances by string quartets and the full Gateway Chamber Orchestra at venues in Clarksville, Franklin and Fort Campbell.
Wolynec went on to add, “We are especially pleased to present a performance for the military community at Fort Campbell Army Post as part of this first festival. Soldiers, their families and members of the military community are invited to hear some wonderful musicians in a very up close and personal setting.” According to Wolynec the date, time and location for the Fort Campbell event will be announced soon.
America’s Haydn Festival will kick-off at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 with a String Quartet concert performed at First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Clarksville. The same program will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Franklin.
The Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s 10th anniversary season – Inspiration Abounds.
At 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 the GCO will present Haydn’s symphonies No. 1 and No. 104, the famous London symphony at the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville. On Monday, April 8th at 7:30 p.m. the same program will be repeated at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin. GCO Principal Cellist Michael Samis will be featured at both venues performing Haydn’s 2nd Cello Concerto. Samis was previously featured in collaboration with the GCO in his critically acclaimed 2014 debut recording.
America’s Haydn Festival will also be the launching pad for the newly formed Tennessee Military, Veterans & the Arts Chorus. The new choral ensemble will make its premiere appearance to the public at the Sunday, April 7 concert in Clarksville. Members of the chorus include active-duty military service members, veterans and spouses; giving them the opportunity for creative expression through music. Chorus Director Kristina Waugh says, “It’s an honor to direct the TNMVA Chorus. Our members have worked extremely hard in preparation for their first public appearance. We can’t wait to share our music with the community.”
April 7 will be a special day for the GCO in Clarksville as it will be officially proclaimed Gateway Chamber Orchestra Day by Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett. A reception at Fortera Stadium will follow the concert. “The Gateway Chamber Orchestra has expanded the musical culture in this community for the past 10 years, and I’m certain its next decade will be even better,” Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts said. “We’re especially excited about the orchestra’s outreach to our military community with the new military and veterans chorus. With creative ideas and community spirit such as this, I’m sure we’ll continue to celebrate GCO’s successes for many years to come.”
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett adds, “Along with promoting music education to thousands of Montgomery County students, the GCO has taken a special interest in giving our military community an outlet for creative expression. We are grateful to have the GCO so close to home.”
Gateway Chamber Orchestra season ticket holders will have the opportunity to buy String Quartet performance tickets at a discounted rate. To purchase tickets, visit www.gatewaychamberorchestra.com.

America’s Haydn Festival Schedule:
Clarksville Performances:
String Quartet – Thursday, April 4, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. – First Presbyterian Church
String Quartet – Week of April 1, 2019 – Fort Campbell
Full Orchestra – Sunday – April 7, 2019 4:00 p.m. – George & Sharon Mabry Concert Hall
at Austin Peay State University – Reception to Follow at Fortera Stadium

Franklin, TN Performances:
String Quartet – Friday, April 5, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Full Orchestra – Monday, April 8, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. – The Franklin Theater

SIMRIT Live in Nashville
2019-04-18 19:30 | TN
Some artists can bring true commitment to age-old meditations, urging everyone from pop stars to theater audiences to fall in love with the words of ancient sages. Some artists have a presence that both engages and soothes, an ear that can hear the resonances that bridge continents and souls. Vocalist and songwriter Simrit, born in Athens, Greece, adopted and raised in the American South, is one of these artists. Her music and artistry, which have attracted fans such as Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and Belinda Carlisle of the Go-Go’s, is known for it’s depth, haunting beauty, edge, and psychedelic atmosphere. Drawing on the harmonic beauty and melodic sensibilities of the ancient Byzantine, Greek Orthodox chants she grew up with, adding the pulse of the West African drum traditions she studied, and fused with her training in piano and vocals from different traditions, Simrit and her band tease out distinct facets of mystical poetry and the intimate ardors of the spirit. Over the last several years they have created waves with packed theaters and concert halls, chart-topping albums, and raving fans that have powered a palpable musical movement.
Simrit’s unique sound and artistic contributions have led, inspired and pushed the boundaries of world and chant music into new places, throwing off old conventions. She mixes distilled philosophical statements with ethereal and hooky arrangements, turns 16th-century Gurmukhi poetry into hypnotically grooving songs, develops anthemic melodies and feels, and creates epic soundscapes threaded with mantras. She brings the depth of the sacred and ancient to the modern.
It won’t take very long after the music begins for you to realize that this isn’t your average concert. From the transcendent sounds, the hypnotic groove, world-class musicians, and Simrit’s mesmerizing VOICE…Get ready for lift off!

BBB Songwriter's Night
2019-05-03 17:30 | TN
Join BBB for a fun evening of food, drinks, auctions, and music –all while supporting a great cause! All proceeds from the event benefit BBB’s Integrity Foundation, which supports ethical business, personal integrity, and smart consumerism.
BBB’s Songwriters Night, sponsored by Dalamar Homes and Firestone Complete Auto, is a spirited musical event that spotlights the importance of integrity in the music industry.
Enjoy delicious food from The Puffy Muffin, spirit tastings from Prichard’s Distillery, a live and silent auction filled with great items, and stage performances from three renowned songwriters, Wynn Varble (The Official Page), Lee Thomas Miller and Aaron Raitiere.

Luna Diva Fest
2019-05-18 18:00 | TN
Award Winning Singer/Songwriter, and Nashville transplant, Randi Driscoll, (What Matters) hosts her CA songwriting friends Veronica May, Lisa Sanders, and Eve Selis under the full moon at Gratidude Ranch, Franklin, TN, for a night of music, stories and friendship.

Randi Driscoll, Veronica May, Lisa Sanders, and Eve Selis are female singer/songwriters, who, together, share numerous awards for performance, songwriting and their work in social justice. These four women have been friends for over a decade, and their unique styles of music have been empowering, encouraging and elevating audiences all over the globe, for even longer. For one night only, these power-house female performers bring their stories, music and friendship to TN, under the full moon in the beautiful Franklin sky.
Hosted at Gratidude Ranch, a beautiful farm and event space, the concert will include solo performances from each songwriter, followed by a second set where the women join one another on stage. Special guests; Kim McLean, Dani Carroll and Lauren Schulz, round out the evening.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit S.A.F.E ( Safe Affirming Family Environment, supporting foster families in Middle TN)
Tickets
$25 General Admission
$50 VIP ( includes pre-concert reception, preferred seating, gift bag, and signed CDs)

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Refreshments available for purchase.
(All Ages/ Rain or Shine)
For more info, contact: randi7@earthlink.net

A Chorus Line
2019-06-01 16:00 - 2019-06-02 16:00 | TN
A CHORUS LINE – HIGH SCHOOL EDITION is a full-length version of the landmark musical, adapted for performance by high school students with family audiences. Every aspect of the show has been developed specifically for high school performers: dialogue and content are age-appropriate, dance sequences are of a length befitting high school dancers, and allowances are made to feature actors of any race or ethnicity.

Widely considered one of Broadway’s all-time greatest shows, A CHORUS LINE is a bracing concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway audition. A CHORUS LINE is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and poignant ambitions of professional Broadway gypsies, the show features one powerhouse number after another. A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance, and compellingly authentic drama, the show was instantly recognized as a classic.
Click HERE for the cast list.
$10 Student Tickets are available for purchase with at the Box Office (in person only) with a valid Student ID.
This show is performed by the talented teens of Act Too Players.
Full Length Musical with Intermission
Dark Comedy, PG-13

Kiefer Sutherland at The Franklin Theatre
2019-06-06 20:00 | TN
Kiefer Sutherland at The Franklin Theatre

Kiefer Sutherland is a Canadian actor, producer, director and singer-songwriter who spent much of 2018 touring the US and Europe in support of his album Down In A Hole.

Noted for his “unexpected, unvarnished authenticity as a singer/songwriter” (Associated Press) and “edgy vocals blended with passion” (Rolling Stone), Sutherland’s career as a touring and recording artist has catapulted him globally as a respected guitarist and vocalist and relentless road warrior. A riveting performer, Kiefer engages audiences with his self-deprecating wit and shares the stories behind his highly personal songs that populate his 2016 debut album Down In A Hole, and his forthcoming new release Reckless & Me (BMG), including his new single “This is How It’s Done.” Added to his self-penned music are covers of some of his favorite songs from Merle Haggard to Tom Petty displaying equal ease with both rock classics and country standards.
While country music is the beating heart of ‘Reckless & Me’, its songs span wider Americana, encompassing folk, rock, blues and a whole lot more. They’re all connected by Sutherland’s love of sharing stories, whether by recounting snapshot of his own life or relating the experiences of others.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Keb' Mo' at The Franklin Theatre
2019-06-07 20:00 - 2019-06-09 20:00 | TN
It all took off for Keb’ Mo’ in 1994 with the self-titled release under his newly coined Keb’ Mo’ moniker, and over the years, he has proven that he is a musical force that defies typical genre labels. Album after album, 14 in total, garnered him 4 GRAMMY awards and a producer/engineer/artist GRAMMY Certificate for his track on the 2001 Country Album of the Year, Hank Williams Tribute — Timeless. He has received 11 GRAMMY nominations, in total, including Country Song of the Year for “I Hope,” co-written with The Dixie Chicks, and three alone for his 2014 self-produced release, BLUESAmericana including Americana Album of the Year. Keb’ has also been awarded 11 Blues Foundation Awards and 6 BMI Awards for his work in TV & Film.

Over the past two decades, Keb’ has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music through the understated excellence of his live and studio performances. Artists who have recorded his songs include B.B. King, Buddy Guy, the Dixie Chicks, Joe Cocker, Robert Palmer, Tom Jones, Melissa Manchester, Solomon Burke and the Zac Brown Band to name a few. The list of artist collaborations comprises a who’s who in the music industry and includes Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Jackson Browne, Natalie Cole, Lyle Lovett, India Arie, James Cotton, Bobby Rush, Timothy B. Schmit, Marcus Miller and many more. His guitar playing has garnered him two invites to Eric Clapton’s acclaimed Crossroads Festival and has inspired leading instrument makers, Gibson Brands, to issue the Keb’ Mo’ Signature Bluesmaster and Bluesmaster Royale acoustic guitars and Martin Guitars to issue the HD-28KM Keb’ Mo’ Limited Edition Signature model.
He has been featured in TV and film, playing Robert Johnson in the 1998 documentary “Can’t You Hear The Wind Howl,” appeared three times on the television series, “Touched By An Angel,” and was the ghostly bluesman Possum in John Sayles’ 2007 movie, “Honeydripper.” Keb’ created “Martha’s Theme” for the TV show Martha Stewart Living. Keb’ also wrote and performed the theme song for the hit sitcom, Mike & Molly, created by Chuck Lorre and was music composer for TNT’s Memphis Beat starring Jason Lee. In early 2017, nine songs from Keb’s extensive catalog were featured in the film Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel. This film was also Keb’s first feature film lead acting role He appears in an episode on the CMT series “Sun Records” as Howlin’ Wolf and can be heard playing his original song “Operator.” Keb’ has played his iconic version of America The Beautiful in the series finale of Aaron Sorkin’s The West Wing, as well as at the actual White House for President Obama.
Keb’ Mo’ has been a long-time supporter of the Playing For Change Foundation, a nonprofit organization that creates positive change through music education. PFCF provides free music education to children in 9 countries, including Brazil, Bangladesh, Ghana, Mali, Nepal, Rwanda, South Africa and the United States, and has established 12 music schools around the world. They also work with partners to address basic needs in the communities where they teach, including providing education, clean water, food, medicines, clothing, books and school supplies.
Additionally, Keb’ is a celebrity mentor with the Kennedy Center’s Turnaround Arts program, which focuses on elementary and middle schools throughout the US. This highly successful program began under the guidance of Michelle Obama and the President’s Committee for the Arts and Humanities. Each artist adopts a school and becomes a mentor, working with teachers, students, parents and the community to help build a successful arts education program. Keb’ enjoys his mentorship at The Johnson School of Excellence in Chicago, Illinois.
In 2017, Keb’ Mo’ released TajMo, a collaborative album with the legendary Taj Mahal. The multi-generational duo went on to tour the US and Europe in support of their album; which has since earned a GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
See The Franklin Theatre to learn more.

Brentwood Summer Concert Series
2019-06-09 19:00, 2019-06-23 19:00 | TN
All concerts start at 7 p.m. Concerts are held in Crockett Park at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater. Various food trucks are at all concert events, so feel free to come early to get some dinner or a snack for before and/or during the show The Fourth of July concert is always held on the 4th of July, no matter what day of the week it falls on
2019 Brentwood Summer Concert Series Lineup

June 9- Rubiks Groove
June 23- Sixwire
July 4- Red, White and Boom in Brentwood featuring The Kadillacs
July 14- South Street Players

Footloose the Musical
2019-06-14 19:00 - 2019-06-15 19:00 | TN

Paul Aldrich & Friends Summer Show
2019-06-14 19:30 - 22:00 | TN
Get your summer sizzling with comedy, stories, and songs in Franklin from comedian Paul Aldrich and his special guests, singer/songwiters Andy Gullahorn and Gary Chapman.

Paul Thorn Band With Special Guest Bonnie Bishop
2019-06-21 20:00 - 2019-06-22 20:00 | TN
Paul Thorn has created an innovative and impressive career, pleasing crowds with his muscular brand of roots music – bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern American, yet also speaking universal truths.

Among those who value originality, inspiration, eccentricity and character – as well as talent that hovers somewhere on the outskirts of genius, the story of Paul Thorn is already familiar. Raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, among the same spirits (and some of the actual people) who nurtured the young Elvis generations before, Paul Thorn has rambled down back roads and jumped out of airplanes, worked for years in a furniture factory, battled four-time world champion boxer Roberto Duran on national television, signed with and been dropped by a major label, performed on stages with Bonnie Raitt, Mark Knopfler, Sting, and John Prine among many others, and made some of the most emotionally restless yet fully accessible music of our time.
He’s also appeared on major television shows such as Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live, been the subject of numerous National Public Radio (NPR) features and charted multiple times on the Billboard Top 100 and Americana Radio Charts.
In 2018, Paul released an album titled Don’t Let the Devil Ride, which he describes as “the culmination of my whole life in music, coming back to my roots.” It marks his first time recording gospel music – featuring guests such as the Blind Boys of Alabama, the McCrary Sisters, and Preservation Hall Horns – and his creation of a body of strikingly original songs that address the foibles of human relationships without necessarily favoring the sacred over the profane.
Special Guest: Bonnie Bishop

Grammy-winning, Texas native, Bonnie Bishop landed her first publishing deal after six years on the road. After moving to Nashville in 2008, Bishop honed her skills as a songwriter under the tutelage of writers like Mike Reid, Lee Roy Parnell, Jimmy Wallace, and Al Anderson. In 2012, her songwriting dream came true when another Bonnie – Bonnie Raitt – recorded a song she and Anderson wrote (“Not Cause I Wanted To”) on her Slipstream album and won Bishop her first Grammy.
Bishop delivered her sixth album, Ain’t Who I Was, in 2016 (Thirty Tigers/Plan BB). Produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell), featuring 10 new recordings, including six songs co-written by Bishop. Her forthcoming full band project, The Walk (produced by Steve Jordan), is set to release in the Fall of 2019. When not on the road, Bishop works with Songwriting With Soldiers, a non-profit organization that pairs professional songwriters with veterans and active duty military and uses collaborative songwriting to build creativity, connections, and strengths.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

Music in the Meadow
2019-06-28 17:30 - 20:30 | TN
Come join Cam and the band at Owl’s Hill in Brentwood for Music in the Meadow and snag a treat or three from the One Buck Concession Stand.
Cam was born in a place a lot of folks only see in magazines or on post cards the majestic Pacific Northwest. He’ll tell you it’s every bit as beautiful and inspiring in real life as on paper. His connection to nature is what makes the opportunity to play in the meadow at Owl’s Hill even more special. Cam has done a sort of “walkabout” through the vast musical landscape leaving virtually no style un-explored. From Punk, Hardcore, and Pop, Country, Folk, Ska, “whatever it took to get the story told”. “A little bit of each type clung to me like burrs. I’ve never been one to dig into any one sound for too long. Country and folk always calls me home though.”

The Still House Sessions
2019-06-28 18:30 - 21:30 | TN
The Still House Sessions will thrill whiskey and music lovers alike with a series of monthly shows in one of Tennessee’s premiere distilleries, the Leiper’s Fork Distillery. On June 28th we welcome #1 hit songwriter and acclaimed Americana artist Kevin Welch to the Still House Sessions.
Texas/Oklahoma songwriter and performer Kevin Welch is the sole songwriter on Chris Stapleton’s current single, “Millionaire.” The song was up for Best Country Solo Performance at the Grammy Awards in February.
Kevin has just released his latest record Dust Devil in October 2018. Eight years since the release of his last album, Patch of Blue Sky, Welch assembled some of the world’s finest musicians and returned to the studio in Nashville to make his astonishing new record, Dust Devil. Featuring ten original songs, Welch’s words expertly guide the listener through life, loss and redemption.
“One of the best songwriters in America” – Rolling Stone Magazine

Noam Pikelny & Stuart Duncan
2019-06-28 20:00 | TN
NOAM PIKELNY has emerged as the preeminent banjoist of his generation. He is a founding member of Punch Brothers and was awarded the first annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass in 2010 in addition to IBMA’s Banjo Player of the year in 2014 and 2017. Universal Favorite (Rounder Records, 2017) is the fourth record Noam Pikelny has released under his own name, but it’s truly his solo debut. His previous solo efforts-including 2014’s landmark Noam Pikelny Plays Kenny Baker Plays Bill Monroe-were full-band affairs that revealed his abilities as a dynamic bandleader while reinforcing his reputation as an inventive accompanist – with both albums receiving Grammy nominations.

Multi-instrumentalist STUART DUNCAN has built upon his bluegrass roots to become an artist who defies categorization and surpasses the limits of any specific genre. The consummate sideman, Duncan has lent his taste and tone to countless artists and projects. Whether trading dizzying instrumental licks with the likes of Béla Fleck and Jerry Douglas, or adding complimentary fills for vocalists Alan Jackson and Barbra Streisand, Duncan has found a professional “home” both in the studio and on tour. His playing and influence can be heard among many of today’s top hit makers, from British singer-songwriter Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin to American rock band Panic! at the Disco.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Sunset Concert Series
2019-06-30 17:00, 2019-07-28 17:00 | TN
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawnand listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 5 p.m., and the music lasts from 6 – 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 day-of 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.
The Battle of Franklin Trust has announced the dates and lineup for its annual Sunset Concert Series, a family-friendly, summer tradition providing outdoor concerts on the east lawn of Carnton in Franklin. This year’s schedule includes fan favorite musical acts:

Sunday, June 30: Johnny Cash Now
Sunday, July 28: Resurrection: A Journey

“We are grateful for another season of the Sunset Concert Series,” said Eric A. Jacobson, CEO of The Battle of Franklin Trust. “Carnton is the perfect place to host the community and music lovers alike, and we enjoy being able to offer a family friendly event for the summer.”
Event gates open at 4 p.m., and concerts take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests may bring chairs, blankets and picnics. Food and beverage, including alcohol, is permitted. Food trucks and a drink tent with beer, wine and cocktails will also be onsite. Pets, tents and grills are not allowed. Parking is free and available on site.
On June 30, tickets are $5 for children ages 6-15, $10 for adults in advance and $12 at the gate. On July 28, tickets are $5 for children, $12 for adults in advance and $15 at the gate. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time at Carnton or Carter House, as well as online at www.boft.org. In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to reschedule the concert. Tickets are nonrefundable.
This year, Battle of Franklin Trust is adding the following food trucks and vendors to the grounds: Grilled Cheeserie, The Sweet Bean, Ugly Burger, Edelweiss Boutique, Puckett’s Trolley, Pandy Cotton Candy, TN Cobbler Co., Tchoupitaulas Street Cones, South Street Coffee and Cousins Main Lobster.
For more information, contact Hannah Jacobs at hannah@boft.org or call (615) 905-0687.
About The Battle of Franklin Trust
The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to a greater understanding and enrich the visitor experience of the November 30, 1864 battle. It is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle so as to preserve an important part of the nation’s history.

Brentwood Summer Concert Series - Fourth of July
2019-07-04 19:00 | Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
All concerts start at 7 p.m. Concerts are held in Brentwood, Tennessee in Crockett Park at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater. Various food trucks are at all concert events, so feel free to come early to get some dinner or a snack for before and/or during the show The Fourth of July concert is always held on the 4th of July, no matter what day of the week it falls on.
2019 Brentwood Summer Concert Series Lineup

June 9- Rubiks Groove
June 23- Sixwire
July 4- Red, White and Boom in Brentwood featuring The Kadillacs
July 14- South Street Players

Big South Regional Championship Concert Series
2019-07-05 19:00 | TN
The Big South Regional Championship is a new baseball tournament that is produced by Triple Crown Sports out of Fort Collins, Colorado. This is the 4th year of the tournament and will now feature an annual concert series alongside the tournament. We will welcome baseball Comedian Domingo Ayala and Country Artist Josh Pruno. You won’t want to miss this concert where we not only welcome all teams participating, but will welcome the public!
Learn more about the BIG SOUTH REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Firefall
2019-07-13 20:00 | TN
The geneology and musical roots of Firefall run deep in the fertile soil of American Folk/Rock music. Defying industry labels, they melded country, folk, easy listening and rock ‘n’ roll, creating a sound uniquely their own, helping to define a generation and forever changing the landscape of contemporary music. One of the few surviving bands of their genre, Firefall has remained true to the founding vision throughout the band’s 30 year history.
Firefall saturated the air waves with a string of Top 20 hits, earning two platinum and three gold records (Including “You Are The Woman,” “Strange Way” and “Just Remember I Love You”) for their efforts. Their dynamic live performances gained them a huge and loyal fan base – one that continues to grow even now. In their current live shows, the band both nutures and expands on their distinctive melodic sound. Their much loved hits are faithfully recreated with a freshness rare in live performances of such classics. With their newer material, they continue to demonstrate the diversity of the band’s musical excellence. In keeping with the times, the shows often include acoustic “mini sets” and extended jams, which speak directly to their ever growing new generation of fans.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Brentwood Summer Concert Series
2019-07-14 19:00 | TN
All concerts start at 7 p.m. Concerts are held in Crockett Park at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater. Various food trucks are at all concert events, so feel free to come early to get some dinner or a snack for before and/or during the show The Fourth of July concert is always held on the 4th of July, no matter what day of the week it falls on.
2019 Brentwood Summer Concert Series Lineup

June 9- Rubiks Groove
June 23- Sixwire
July 4- Red, White and Boom in Brentwood featuring The Kadillacs
July 14- South Street Players

AN EVENING WITH GEORGE WINSTON
2019-07-17 20:00 | TN
Winston is undeniably a household name. He’s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling 15 million albums. A tireless road warrior playing nearly 100 concerts annually, live performance for Winston is akin to breathing. Winston’s music is evocative, offering us all a chance to take a step back from our perpetually busy lives and let our minds adventurously wander. Restless Wind is a portrayal of Winston’s place in a chaotic world – his compositions extend solace with an idiosyncratic grace.

Celebrated pianist George Winston will release his 15th solo piano album, Restless Wind, via Dancing Cat Records/RCA Records on May 3rd.

Live Music & Movies Produced by The Franklin Theatre
Presented by

Bluegrass Along the Harpeth, Fiddlers Jamboree
2019-07-26 19:00 - 2019-07-27 22:00 | TN
Fun for the Whole Family – July 26th and 27th, 2019 in Town Square in Historic Downtown Franklin, TN.
In Honor of Sam and Kirk McGee. Proceeds Benefit Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission.

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Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison’s Beautiful Lie Tour
2019-07-26 20:00 | TN
Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison’s Beautiful Lie Tour – Sponsored by Jackson National Life – Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
In regards to the Lone Star State’s finest tunesmiths, BRUCE ROBISON lands at the top of the heap. His songwriting turned the heads of some of the industry’s biggest artists and took them to the top of the charts (Dixie Chicks’ No. 1 version of “Travelin’ Soldier,” George Strait’s recording of “Wrapped” and the beautiful Tim McGraw/Faith Hill rendition of “Angry All The Time,” to name a few).

With rockabilly roots and a heartache-meets-honky-tonk voice, KELLY WILLIS has been labeled a country ingénue. As a new traditionalist singer/songwriter, her tunes effortlessly combine the storytelling and strings aspects of country music and the driving force of rock.
The husband-wife duo come together again on stage following their new album, The Beautiful Lie, set to release June 2019.
Opener: Adam WrightAdam Wright is a two time Grammy nominated songwriter, singer, producer, and musician. His rooted, literary style, has earned him a stellar reputation among some of Nashville’s most well respected artists, producers, and writers. His songs have been recorded by country music icons such as Alan Jackson, Lee Ann Womack, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride and Garth Brooks as well as nontraditional artists like Brent Cobb, The Randy Rogers Band, Buddy Miller and Aubrie Sellers and many more.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL
2019-08-02 19:00, 2019-08-03 12:00 - 18:00, 2019-08-04 14:00, 2019-08-06 19:00, 2019-08-07 19:00 | TN
MATILDA THE MUSICAL WILL MAKE ITS REGIONAL PREMIERE IN FRANKLIN, TN!

The story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
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. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, 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!
Act Too Pro (AT Pro) is dedicated to providing live professional theatre by utilizing the talents of Act Too Players teachers, alumni, current students, and area professionals to create an experience that inspires, challenges, and educates the children of Williamson County.
Tickets will run from: $20 – $49, available at franklintheatre.com, 615.538.2076

Performance Dates
Friday, August 2 – 7 PM
Saturday, August 3 – 12 PM and 6 PM
Sunday, August 4 – 2 PM
Tuesday, August 6, 1/2 price ticket Tuesday – 7 PM
Wednesday, August 7, all tickets $20 – 7 PM
Thursday, August 8 – 7 PM
Friday, August 9 – 7 PM
Saturday, August 10 – 12 PM and 6 PM
Sunday, August 11 – 2 PM

MATILDA THE MUSICAL
2019-08-08 19:00 | TN
MATILDA THE MUSICAL WILL MAKE ITS REGIONAL PREMIERE IN FRANKLIN, TN!

The story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With a book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
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. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, 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!
Act Too Pro (AT Pro) is dedicated to providing live professional theatre by utilizing the talents of Act Too Players teachers, alumni, current students, and area professionals to create an experience that inspires, challenges, and educates the children of Williamson County.
Tickets will run from: $20 – $49, available at franklintheatre.com, 615.538.2076

Performance Dates
Friday, August 2 – 7 PM
Saturday, August 3 – 12 PM and 6 PM
Sunday, August 4 – 2 PM
Tuesday, August 6, 1/2 price ticket Tuesday – 7 PM
Wednesday, August 7, all tickets $20 – 7 PM
Thursday, August 8 – 7 PM
Friday, August 9 – 7 PM
Saturday, August 10 – 12 PM and 6 PM
Sunday, August 11 – 2 PM
