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Off The Square Theater Company Presents “Peter Pan”
2016-11-18 19:00, 2016-11-20 15:00 (America/Chicago) | TN

Rory Block
2016-11-18 20:00
Rory Block at The Franklin Theatre

Heralded as “a living landmark” (Berkeley Express), “a national treasure” (Guitar Extra), and “one of the greatest living acoustic blues artists” (Blues Revue), Rory Block has committed her life and her career to preserving the Delta blues tradition and bringing it to life for 21st century audiences around the world. A traditionalist and an innovator at the same time, she wields a fiery and haunting guitar and vocal style that redefines the boundaries of acoustic blues and folk.

The New York Times declared: “Her playing is perfect, her singing otherworldly as she wrestles with ghosts, shadows and legends.”

Marc Cohn 's 25th Anniversary Show
2016-11-19 20:00
Marc Cohn ‘s 25th Anniversary Show at The Franklin Theatre in Downtown Franklin, TN
After winning a GRAMMY for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer/songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. He’s a natural storyteller, balancing the exuberant with the poignant, and able to distill universal truth out of his often romantic, drawn-from-life tales.

Cohn followed up his platinum-selling debut with two more releases in the 1990s, at which point TIME magazine called him “one of the honest, emotional voices we need in this decade” and Bonnie Raitt declared, “Marc is one of the most soulful, talented artistsI know. I love his songs, he’s an incredible singer, and I marvel at his ability to mesmerizeevery audience he plays for.”
Raitt, James Taylor, David Crosby, Graham Nash and Patty Griffin all made guest appearances on Cohn’s early records for Atlanta, as his reputation as an artist and performer continued to grow. In 1998, Cohn took a decade-long sabbatical from recording, ending in 2007 with Join the Parade. Inspired by the horrific events followingHurricane Katrina and his own near fatal shooting just weeks before, Parade is his most moving and critically acclaimed record to date.

Music City Pickers Live
2016-12-01 18:00 - 19:30
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Sealsand Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Music City Pickers LIVE! will feature hit-makers in two live shows, one running from 6-7:30pm and the other from 8:30-10pm in the recently renovated Little Brick Theater at the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road/Franklin, TN). Tickets are on sale now at www.musiccitypickerslive.com. Space is limited and tickets for each show are only $15/General Admission or $25/VIP–front row experience. Come early, park for free and enjoy the wonders that the Factory at Franklin has to offer with shops and restaurants.
Danielle Peck, Jimmy Nichols, Rory Bourke, Greg Friia
December 1, 2016, 6-7:30PM: Accomplished country artist Danielle Peck, Jimmy Nichols (credits include Reba, Faith, Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, etc), Rory Bourke (written songs for Elvis, Anne Murray, Olivia Newton-John, etc), and Greg Friia (songs recorded by LoCash, Eric Paslay, Brady Seals, etc).

Music City Pickers Live
2016-12-01 20:30 - 22:00
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Sealsand Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Music City Pickers LIVE! will feature hit-makers in two live shows, one running from 6-7:30pm and the other from 8:30-10pm in the recently renovated Little Brick Theater at the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road/Franklin, TN). Tickets are on sale now at www.musiccitypickerslive.com. Space is limited and tickets for each show are only $15/General Admission or $25/VIP–front row experience. Come early, park for free and enjoy the wonders that the Factory at Franklin has to offer with shops and restaurants.
Paul Jefferson, Sonny Lemaire (Exile), Porter Howell (Little Texas)
December 1, 2016 8:30-10PM: Singer/songwriter/producer Paul Jefferson (penned songs for Keith Urban, Bon Jovi, etc), Sonny Lemaire (legendary band Exile), and Porter Howell (multi-platinum country group Little Texas)

John Berry
2016-12-02 08:00 - 17:00
John Berry – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN

John Berry rose to stardom on the country charts of the 1990s with such mega hits as “Your Love Amazes Me”, “Standing on the Edge of Goodbye” and “She’s Taken a Shine.” His annual Christmas tours brighten the holidays for thousands, as does his electrifying rendition of “O’ Holy Night.” The singer-songwriter has multiple Gold and Platinum albums and award nominations to his name, as well as a new album released this year, “What I Love the Most.”
For more information on this event please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Tim Rushlow and His Big Band - Home For The Holidays
2016-12-02 20:00, 2016-12-03 20:00
Tim Rushlow and His Big Band – Home For The Holidays at The Franklin Theatre

Remember when Christmas music was classic? Of course you do! Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin, those are the names that made Christmas music special and timeless. You can now relive the romance of this classic Christmas music tradition LIVE with Tim Rushlow and His Big Band “Home for The Holidays” – a heart-warming, and soul-stirring big band concert event led by multi-platinum recording artist, Tim Rushlow in support of his Public Television big band special which makes its National debut on NPT September 1st.

This is a never-before-seen concert experience and Tim is kicking it off right here in his hometown with the music that is at the core of his heart. Be the first to experience this performance, as Tim brings his favorite traditional holiday music to life, as only he can. And with that classic sound only a BIG band can bring to it all.
For tickets and more information please visit The Franklin Theatre.

Holiday Concert - Williamson Wind Quintet
2016-12-03 14:00
Williamson Wind Quintet’s “Christmas in Song” Concert on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at the Williamson County Public Library

The Williamson Winds formed years ago when five members of the Williamson County Community Band decided to form a woodwind quintet. Since the first rehearsal in the fall of 2011, they have challenged themselves with all types of music…classical, folk, popular, jazz…whatever the group members want to try. The group is made up of Bambi Bandle on bassoon, Holly Hicks on flute, Julie Duel on oboe, John Bourne on French horn, and Karen Gohn on clarinet.
Their free “Christmas in Song” concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Williamson County Public Library, will include holiday favorites for the whole family ranging from Jingle Bells to Silver Bells. Song sheets with lyrics will be on hand for everyone who wants to sing along.
As the Williamson Wind Quintet, they have many successful performances to their credit and plan to continue playing together for many more years.

Music City Pickers Live
2016-12-08 18:00 - 19:30
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Music City Pickers LIVE! will feature hit-makers in two live shows, one running from 6-7:30pm and the other from 8:30-10pm in the recently renovated Little Brick Theater at the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road/Franklin, TN). Tickets are on sale now at www.musiccitypickerslive.com. Space is limited and tickets for each show are only $15/General Admission or $25/VIP–front row experience. Come early, park for free and enjoy the wonders that the Factory at Franklin has to offer with shops and restaurants.
Tommy Sims, Tim Miner & Andrea Pearson
December 8, 2016 6-7:30PM: Tommy Sims (wrote songs for Garth, Bonnie Raitt, Cher, Toni Braxton, etc), hit songwriter/producer Tim Miner (Whitney Houston, Justin Bieber, Backstreet Boys, Paula Abdul, etc), and country artist Andrea Pearson .

Exile - Christmas CD Release Concert
2016-12-08 20:00
Exile – Christmas CD Release Concert – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN Events

Having recently celebrated their 50th year as a group, Exile is set to release their first-ever Christmas album this season.
It’s titled “Wrapped Up In Your Arms for Christmas” and their live performance at the Franklin Theatre will feature tracks to celebrate the season, along with many of the fan favorites from their long list of #1 hits through the years.

Music City Pickers Live
2016-12-08 20:30 - 22:00
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Music City Pickers LIVE! will feature hit-makers in two live shows, one running from 6-7:30pm and the other from 8:30-10pm in the recently renovated Little Brick Theater at the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road/Franklin, TN). Tickets are on sale now at www.musiccitypickerslive.com. Space is limited and tickets for each show are only $15/General Admission or $25/VIP–front row experience. Come early, park for free and enjoy the wonders that the Factory at Franklin has to offer with shops and restaurants.
Bryan White

December 8, 2016 8:30-10PM: Platinum-selling country artist Bryan White (Rebecca Lynn, So Much For Pretending, Someone Else’s Star, Sittin’ On Go, From This Moment On duet with Shania Twain, etc)

A Welby Street Christmas
2016-12-09 20:00
A WELBY STREET CHRISTMAS: HOSTED BY SERENE & PEARL – THE FRANKLIN THEATRE – DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, TN

Sisters, best-selling authors and the voices behind the Trim Healthy Mama movement bring the traditional vibe of an “old-school” Christmas to the historic downtown Franklin Theatre.

Escape the stressful holiday hustle-n-bustle and let the true joy of the Christmas season fill the air as Serene & Pearl host one of those uniquely magical lineups that could only happen in the vicinity of Music City USA.
“American Idol” sensation Jeneve Rose Mitchell, Mary Sarah from TV’s “The Voice”, iconic Nashville songwriter Sherrie Austin, Country Music legend Jeff Bates and New York Times best-selling author, motivational speaker and Country Music superstar Jimmy Wayne will share the stage and their favorite holiday tunes in an intimate setting that only the Franklin Theatre can deliver.
More more information please visit The Franklin Theatre website.

An Intimate Evening With Steve Wariner
2016-12-13 20:00
An Intimate Evening With Steve Wariner – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN Events

Steve Wariner has achieved 14 No. 1 songs and more than 30 Top Ten hits, including such classics as “Holes in the Floor of Heaven,” “Life’s Highway,” “The Weekend,” “I’m Already Taken,” “I Got Dreams,” “Small Town Girl,” “Two Teardrops,” “Some Fools Never Learn,” “Lynda,” and more.
An award-winning songwriter, Wariner has also composed songs for Clint Black (“Nothin’ But the Taillights”), Garth Brooks (“Longneck Bottle”), Bryan White (“One Small Miracle”), and Keith Urban (“Where the Blacktop Ends”), as well as artists such as Country Music Hall of Fame members Alabama, Kenny Rogers, The Statler Brothers, Conway Twitty, and Don Williams; pop music icon Peter Tork (of The Monkees); R&B singer Ruben Studdard; bluegrass music’s Del McCoury Band, and many more. Revered for his guitar talent, he was given the rare status of C.G. P. (Certified Guitar Player) by his mentor Chet Atkins.
For more information on this event please visit The Franklin Theatre website.

Music City Pickers Live
2016-12-15 18:00 - 19:30
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Music City Pickers LIVE! will feature hit-makers in two live shows, one running from 6-7:30pm and the other from 8:30-10pm in the recently renovated Little Brick Theater at the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road/Franklin, TN). Tickets are on sale now at www.musiccitypickerslive.com. Space is limited and tickets for each show are only $15/General Admission or $25/VIP–front row experience. Come early, park for free and enjoy the wonders that the Factory at Franklin has to offer with shops and restaurants.

December 15, 2016 6-7:30PM: CMA and ACM award-winning country artist/songwriter Richie McDonald (Lonestar)

Music City Pickers Live
2016-12-15 20:30 - 22:00
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Music City Pickers LIVE! will feature hit-makers in two live shows, one running from 6-7:30pm and the other from 8:30-10pm in the recently renovated Little Brick Theater at the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road/Franklin, TN). Tickets are on sale now at www.musiccitypickerslive.com. Space is limited and tickets for each show are only $15/General Admission or $25/VIP–front row experience. Come early, park for free and enjoy the wonders that the Factory at Franklin has to offer with shops and restaurants.
December 15, 2016 8:30-10PM: Billboard chart-topping country artist Lee Roy Parnell, Greg Barnhill (written hits including Walkaway Joe-Trisha Yearwood, Etta James, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Jessica Simpson, Chicago, etc), and established country artist David Bradley

An Evening With George Winston
2016-12-16 20:00
An Evening With George Winston at The Franklin Theatre
George Winston grew up mainly in Montana, and also spent his later formative years in Mississippi and Florida. During this time, his favorite music was instrumental rock and instrumental R&B, including Floyd Cramer, the Ventures, Booker T & The MG’s, Jimmy Smith, and many more. Inspired by R&B, jazz, Blues and rock (especially the Doors), George began playing organ in 1967.
For more information and tickets see The Franklin Theatre.

Soul at the Factory with Jason Eskridge and Friends
2016-12-17 18:45 - 21:00
“Jason Eskridge is very powerful and poised in his set. His great mixture of classic soulful tunes with new arrangements and original material certainly pleases the musical palate. The crowd was very receptive and appreciative. The truly up close and personal Little Brick Theater is a great venue.”-Robert W. Blair
“Soul At The Factory is the rare event where good entertainment, good people, and good value converged! Besides being in awe of Jason Eskridge’s musical breadth, I enjoyed the genuine appreciation demonstrated by a classy audience. As an additional bonus, I connected with a few business professionals in my circle who were equally impressed with the evening.”-Glenn W. Hunter
Soul at The Factory celebrates the best local, national and international R&B, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Blues and Gospel music. Hear Jason Eskridge and Friends with Nashville’s finest top flight live music at the state of the art Little Brick Theater at The Factory. Doors open at 6pm. General Admission and Concessions. Presented by DrAlvin.com, City Winery, Flag World, Olivia Olive Oil, Buttermilk Sky Pie and LifeStyle Publications.
The audio and video promotional recording is courtesy of ICU Security to air and to be featured www.DrAlvin.com.
From more information call 615-716-2139, email alvin@dralvin.com and visit www.DrAlvin.Com

Tommy Emmanuel - Classics & Christmas Tour
2016-12-21 20:00
Tommy Emmanuel – Classics & Christmas Tour – The Franklin Theatre – Holiday Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

On October 28, world-renowned Australian “fingerstyle” guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel CGP will release a new album of holiday music, Christmas Memories, showcasing new arrangements of Christmas favorites such as “Jingle Bells,” “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!,” and “White Christmas.”
In addition, the album includes three original tunes that are sure to become instant Christmas classics, including “Christmas Time,” “Let’s Make a Christmas Memory” and “Christmas Memories.”
In support of the new album, Emmanuel will embark on a U.S. Christmas tour in the fall of 2016. “The Classic & Christmas Tour” will feature one solo set of some of Emmanuel’s classic acoustic material, and one set of Christmas favorites where he’ll be accompanied by long-time friend and collaborator John Knowles CGP on guitar, Pat Bergeson on guitar and harmonica, and Annie Sellick on vocals.
For more information and tickets please visit The Franklin Theatre.

JJ Heller With Special Guests Jenny & Tyler
2016-12-22 19:30
JJ Heller With Special Guests Jenny & Tyler – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

JJ Heller found herself in the national spotlight in 2009 when her song, “Your Hands,” was featured on the FOX TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance?” The exposure resulted in a nationwide fanbase attracted to Heller’s calming voice and honest, soulful songwriting.

Heller’s newest album “Unto Us” (releasing November, 2016) is a collection of Christmas favorites and three heartfelt original songs. Heller drew inspiration from Christmas classics including Amy Grant’s “Home For Christmas,” Sarah McLachlan’s “Wintersong,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and the soundtrack to her favorite Christmas movie, “White Christmas.”
Please see website for more information.

Phil Vassar
2016-12-30 20:00
Phil Vassar – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN
Phil Vassar is as driven today as he was when he first left his Lynchburg, Virginia home to pursue – and realize – his dream of making his mark in entertainment. A career that has seen the release of eight albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year, countless hits as a singer and songwriter and a mantle full of awards and the launch of his own Rodeowave Entertainment label continues to expand and evolve.
Sponsored by Jackson National LifePresented by Franklin Theatre Live

Jack Daniel's Music City Midnight: New Year's Eve in Nashville
2016-12-31 16:00
Ring in the new year and rock out the old with Music City and thousands of your closest friends at Nashville’s New Year’s Eve party. Bring your party hats. Make some noise. Count down to the fireworks and midnight “Music Note Drop®”! #NashvilleNYE
The show, which is free to the public, takes place at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park on New Year’s Eve. Keith Urban, Styx, A Thousand Horses, Moon Taxi, Charlie Worsham, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers are playing the 2016 event.
The event site opens at 4pm on December 31. Plan to visit partner exhibits and vendor booths throughout the day. Raising of the music note starts around 6:15pm.
Revelers attending the festivities count down to the New Year as a 15-foot-tall red “Music Note Drop®,” drops slowly from a 145-foot structure. The “Music Note Drop®” triggers a fireworks display and confetti cannons as it reaches the midnight mark.

Phil Vassar
2016-12-31 21:30
Phil Vassar – The Franklin Theatre – Downtown Franklin, TN Events

Phil Vassar is as driven today as he was when he first left his Lynchburg, Virginia home to pursue – and realize – his dream of making his mark in entertainment. A career that has seen the release of eight albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year, countless hits as a singer and songwriter and a mantle full of awards and the launch of his own Rodeowave Entertainment label continues to expand and evolve.

Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Music City Pickers Live
2017-01-05 06:00 - 19:30
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Farewell Angelina
January 5, 2017, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

GRAMMY® winner Jason Crabb
2017-01-12 20:00
Jason Crabb – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

GRAMMY® winner Jason Crabb is well known as one of the most compelling voices in any genre of music. With his power, range, and passion, he has moved easily among musical styles including gospel, country, pop and southern gospel. With his Reunion Records debut, Whatever The Road, fans of the incredible talent will gain a deeper understanding of the heart behind the voice.
Inside and out, from the studio to some of the world’s most prestigious stages – Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, the Brooklyn Tabernacle, Billy Graham’s final crusade in NYC – to a hospital room, Jason Crabb is God’s grace and hope walking-a true, anointed phenomenon.
Please visit The Franklin Theatre for more information on this event.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Mickey Gilley
2017-01-13 20:00
Mickey Gilley – The Franklin Theatre – Events in Downtown Franklin, TN

With 17 #1 hits, numerous awards and accolades, Mickey Gilley is a true country legend. A show packed with singers, comedy and hit songs.

Mickey Gilley has been entertaining his audiences for decades with his many hits that topped country charts and created the urban cowboy craze. His famous Gilley’s Club was featured in the movie, Urban Cowboy, and upon the movie’s release Urban Cowboy became a phenomenon. The soundtrack featured many popular artists including the huge hit by Mickey, “Stand By Me”, which went platinum and made Gilley a household name. This led to GRAMMY awards, and he was even awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, while also performing for two presidents throughout his career.
For more information on this event please visit The Franklin Theatre website.

A.J. Croce
2017-01-14 20:00
Events in Downtown Franklin, TN – A.J. Croce – The Franklin Theatre

Son of legend Jim Croce, A.J. Croce is a multi-instrumentalist roots-rock artist, known for his boogie-woogie piano playing reminiscent of Dr. John. A.J. has recorded eight studio albums for both major and indie labels in 23 years as a professional artist and musician.
His music incorporates pop, blues, folk, and jazz, and has charted on seven radio charts including Top 40. He’s shared the stage with many notable artists including James Brown, Willie Nelson, Bela Fleck, co-written songs with greats like Leon Russell, and been produced by legends like the late Allen Toussaint.
“A.J. Croce has wisdom beyond his years. With his music, he represents his generation with a profound sense of honesty in his lyrics and quality in his delivery. The future of entertainment is safe in his hands!” – Willie Nelson.
For more information on this event please visit The Franklin Theatre website.

Music City Pickers Live
2017-01-19 18:00
Music City Pickers LIVE! is a weekly singer-songwriter show at The Factory at Franklin’s Little Brick Theater.
Hosted by multi-hit singer songwriters, Brady Seals and Gordon Kennedy, performances consist of talented up-and-coming songwriters to mega-hit writers and artists. Audiences are able to sit in a beautifully renovated theater and experience the performers in an intimate setting, unlike anywhere else in the area.
Gordon Kennedy, Danny Flowers and Karla Davis – January 19, 2017, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm.

Grease School Edition
2017-01-22 15:00 - 19:00
Grease School Edition – The Franklin Theatre – Events Franklin, TN

Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.
Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’”, “It’s Raining on Prom Night”, “Alone at the Drive-In Movie” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.
Sun, Jan 22 3:00 PM
Sun, Jan 22 7:00 PM
This production is performed by the talented youths of the Act Too Players.
