It’s Not Always Country in Nashville
by Lynne Manderson
Nashville Tennessee has always been famous for country music. It s what people think first when they think Nashville. What you might not know Nashville home to lots other styles music too. It isn t called Music City just for the country. With wide array music & even more musicians Nashville has variety culture & skilled artists.
This article talks about other forms Nashville music addition to country & some the places you can go to get them. Lastly we ll let you know where you can get more information about them.
You can often find young rising stars performing around town. Nashville prides itself as being one the most prolific music scenes you can find anywhere. In fact the local paper for all things hip called what else The Scene. But while the tourists are content sticking to the more famous Ryman Auditorium or the legendary Grand Ol Opry there are plenty secret local hot spots hidden just around the corner.
You could visit places like this…
The Bluebird Caf Home for those with demo dreams The Bird features amateur singer-songwriters every night the week & where many famous artist got their start.
Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar Find Printer s Alley & you ll find the bar. If you like Chicago Blues & real Delta this the place to visit featuring seven-piece band 5 nights week.
The Douglas Corner Cafe must see Featuring many genre styles & there no cover charge for many the early shows.
Exit/In What can I possibly say? How about just small list artists who have performed here The Police R. E. M. GWAR Red Hot Chili Peppers Muddy Waters The Allman Brothers Band Kings Leon The Cult W. A. S. P. Billy Joel & Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers This doesnt even include such great country nobles as Waylon Jennings Johnny Cash Emmylou Harris Willie Nelson & Mr. Margarita himself Jimmy Buffet.
F. Scott s Restaurant & Jazz Bar If you like Jazz then you have to visit F. Scott s. Live jazz six nights week & one the best seasonal menu s America. F. Scott s true high note the Music City.
There are many ways to find out more about Music City. Try Google using the keywords Nashville TN & you ll get almost ten million websites. That should keep you busy for while.
How about trying Nashville s local newspapers. There s The Tennessean or The Nashville Scene. For news specifically geared towards the alternative world Nashville music I recommend The Scene.
You can also check out my website listed below for more on Nashville music.
Surprisingly there much more to Nashville than just country music. Even though s famous for s bluegrass roots & country there are many more genres to be found here.
The real trick to wringing the most joy out Music City to dig deep go behind the scenes & tap into something else something alternative & experience all Nashville has to offer.
About the Author:
Lynne Manderson professional musician living Nashville Tennessee. Her music has been described as an eclectic blend blues folk & touch of punk. To find out more about Lynne or her music you can check out her MySpace page http://www. myspace. com/lynnmandersonmusic. Contact her now to find out what youve been missing & catch glimpse the other side Music City.