The Gulch

Sarah Jane Nelson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and raised in Monroe, Louisiana. Her eclectic, early musical influences in country, jazz, blues, musical theater, rock, and gospel had one thing in…

$18 adv / $20

Saxophonist Don Aliquo leads an exceptional trio featuring bassist Jacob Jezioro and veteran drummer Tony Martucci for an evening showcasing deep musical chemistry, adventurous improvisation and a sh…

$20

Alto saxophonist Jackie McLean (1931–2006) was one of the most vital and uncompromising voices in modern jazz. A protégé of Charlie Parker, McLean carved out his own fiercely individual style—raw, an…

$10

As a graduate from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelors Degree of Music in Performance, Bob Harsen has toured/Recorded/Performed with Tiger Okoshi, Randy Brecker, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Ra…

$15 adv / $16

Pianist Pat Coil leads his sextet with Eric Wurzelbacher on saxophone, Barry Green on trombone, Andrew Golden on trumpet, Craig Akin on bass and Ryan Brasley on drums. Pianist Pat Coil has toured Jap…

$22 adv / $24

with Don Aliquo, Marc Payne, Jacob Jezioro & Tony Martucci

Don Aliquo is a celebrated jazz artist in the greater Nashville area. Active for over two decades, he is a respected saxophonist, composer, recording artist, and educator. Pianist, Marc Payne, a Nash…

$10

Experience electrifying, hard-swinging jazz led by one of Nashville's most exciting bassists. Nashville’s own Jimmy Sullivan has been captivating audiences for years with his bi-monthly residency at…

$12 adv / $14

Rudy's hosts the official pro jazz jam. Come out and experience some of music city's best as they take the stage with Nashville's next generation of jazz performers! You will hear a variety of young,…

$12

Folk / Americana · Country

Jazz pianist and Memphis native Eli Ibrahim leads a special trio at Rudy’s Jazz Room this Labor Day, featuring acclaimed drummer Henry Conerway III and bassist Ethan Assad for an evening bringing tog…

$12

A Nashville favorite on the Salsa and jazz scene and electric night of Salsa dancing! Multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, one of Nashville's leading percussionists, bassists and favorite on the…

$15

Hailing from Chicago, Alex Murphy grew up in a family of musicians with parents who emphasized musical exploration at an early age. He grew up in an area where the arts were strongly supported and he…

$12

Acclaimed seven-string jazz guitarist Ted Ludwig with Charles Treadway on organ and Chris Brown on drums. "Ludwig’s jazz is a carefully distilled product, like the finest Gin. He is rhythmically and…

$15

Every Thursday we honor our New Orleans and French roots and Rudy’s comes alive with a variety of small groups in the style of gypsy jazz swing. We bring you music inspired by Django Reinhardt and St…

$14 adv / $15

Pianist and Composer Melvin Macias brings his Afro-Cuban Jazz Quintet to Rudy's Jazz Room for a high-energy evening of Caribbean rhythms and improvisation. Melvin will feature his original compositio…

$16 adv / $18

Cliff Richmond & the CliffNotes serve up a unique blend of soulful, swinging & funky jazz, They incorporate a wide range of styles from mainstream jazz, to rhythm & blues, Latin to reggae. Founded by…

$14 adv / $15

Pianist Bruce Dudley leads an extraordinary quartet featuring saxophonist Jeff Coffin, bassist Jack Aylor and drummer Danny Gottlieb for an evening showcasing exceptional musicianship, deep interplay…

$24 adv / $25

Miles Damaso is a percussionist, music educator, and composer-arranger based out of Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to leading his own group, he recently has been the drummer for the Hickey-Shanafe…

$10

with Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson & New Monday $25

Country

Saxophonist Don Aliquo’s playing has been described as “smooth as silk...with an unfailing feel for breath and phrasing" while extremely supple in the addressing of his axe but always zeroed in on wh…

$15 adv / $16

The Jamey Simmons Sextet combines the talent of Nashville’s top jazz musicians using the classic sound of the great 3-horn jazz groups, along with modern compositional sensibilities. Hard bop for the…

$22 adv / $23

The Geoff Pfeifer Quartet, gritty, edgy, the real deal NYC style jazz. Saxophonist Geoff Pfeifer brings some of Nashville's top jazz cats out, and you'll be sure to feel the energy. Playing a mix of…

$10

Wendy Burns presents "Sentimental Journey" , a heartfelt tribute to Doris Day featuring an intimate setlist that traces the beloved singer and actress’s musical history. Backed by an all-star band of…

$18

Rudy's hosts the official pro jazz jam. Come out and experience some of music city's best as they take the stage with Nashville's next generation of jazz performers! You will hear a variety of young,…

$12

Folk / Americana · Country

Born in Toronto, Canada to Armenian immigrant parents, David Ian (aka Dave Ghazarian) came early to music, beginning classical piano study at age five. As a teenager, he began to passionately pursue…

$12

A Nashville favorite on the Salsa and jazz scene and electric night of Salsa dancing! Multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, one of Nashville's leading percussionists, bassists and favorite on the…

$15

Hot, swingin, smooth, original, clean, lyrical, faster than a speeding bullet, diatonically chromatic, one of a kind, masterful, the swinginest, Oh yeah, like what? Nat King Cole, Benny Goodman, Loui…

$12

Bruce Dudley is a Steinway Concert Artist and has been performing jazz piano for over 40 years on concert stages, in clubs, and private residences throughout North and South America. He specializes i…

$14 adv / $15

Every Thursday we honor our New Orleans and French roots and Rudy’s comes alive with a variety of small groups in the style of gypsy jazz swing. We bring you music inspired by Django Reinhardt and St…

$14 adv / $15

The French Quarter landed in the Gulch and it's a party on the 1st & 3rd Thursday every month 9pm at Rudy's with the Rougarou 7-piece New Orleans brass band! Nashville's only dedicated brass band nig…

$15 adv / $17

Pianist Pat Coil has toured Japan, South America, Europe and the U.S. with such artists as Michael McDonald, Carmen McCrae, Olivia Newton John, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Woody Herman and many others. Pa…

$15

Stephanie Adlington, otherwise known as, "The Siren Of The South", is an Award Winning singer, songwriter, and vocal coach. Born and raised in Grafton, WV, Miss Stephanie is a graduate of the prestig…

$22 adv / $23

Late-night grooves, straight-ahead jazz, and a little something in between. Trumpeter Nigel Cathey brings together a quartet of some of Nashville’s finest musicians for a set inspired by neo-soul, ha…

$10

"Thanks to a dynamic style that can shift from the whispered beauty of Bill Evans to the percussive flights of McCoy Tyner, Nardone has emerged as one of Nashville's preeminent jazz pianists. His rep…

$15 adv / $17

Singer and songwriter Rebecca Carlson was born and raised in the small town of Milford, Iowa. Both her parents were music lovers. From an early age she was singing gospel with her entire family, and…

$20 adv / $21

Don Aliquo is a celebrated jazz artist in the greater Nashville area. Active for over two decades, he is a respected saxophonist, composer, recording artist, and educator. Pianist, Marc Payne, a Nash…

$10

Experience electrifying, hard-swinging jazz led by one of Nashville's most exciting bassists. Nashville’s own Jimmy Sullivan has been captivating audiences for years with his bi-monthly residency at…

$12 adv / $14

Rudy's hosts the official pro jazz jam. Come out and experience some of music city's best as they take the stage with Nashville's next generation of jazz performers! You will hear a variety of young,…

$12

Folk / Americana · Country

Mark September 21 at 6pm on your calendar, because Miguel Alvarado is taking over the bandstand at Rudy’s Jazz Room, and he isn't coming to play it safe. This isn't your granddaddy's quiet dinner jaz…

$12

A Nashville favorite on the Salsa and jazz scene and electric night of Salsa dancing! Multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, one of Nashville's leading percussionists, bassists and favorite on the…

$15

with Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson & New Monday

Country

Join Wendell "Bizz" Bigsby for an evening of engaging stories and great songs sharing his life’s journey. Happy, sad, good times, bad times. His songs tell his story. For Bizz, music has been a lifel…

$17

Known as “The Teacha”, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative, talented and dynamic musicians around the scene, and has pushed the boundaries of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and even bluegrass to…

$15

Every Thursday we honor our New Orleans and French roots and Rudy’s comes alive with a variety of small groups in the style of gypsy jazz swing. We bring you music inspired by Django Reinhardt and St…

$14 adv / $15

Have you been in Brazil? Well, you can go there through a jazz plane right here in Nashville with "Tudo Bem", led by arranger, producer and guitarist Jerome Degey. Carbon footprint is pretty low; you…

$14 adv / $16

Vocalist Lisa Stewart with Alex Murphy on piano, Jack Aylor on bass, Cole Ritter on fiddle/guitar and Ryan Brasley on drums. "Lisa Stewart’s impressively eclectic musical chops seem especially well-s…

$15 adv / $18

Cecil and Ari Alexander perform a selection of originals, classics and Great American songbook compositions all arranged specifically for quartet and reimagined for an intimate yet highly energetic a…

$23 adv / $24

Pianist Isaiah Cross, a New Haven, Connecticut native now based in Nashville, is an emerging voice on the city's jazz scene and a student at Vanderbilt University. With a style that blends a deep res…

$10

Shaun Munday is a one-of-a kind talent. He blends soul-drenched vocals with show-stopping bass guitar technique. Shaun captures audiences with a full band sound and plays the bass better than most pe…

$12

"Superb!" – DownBeat Magazine "The multi-talented Zuraitis soars!" – Will Friedwald, The New York Sun "Supreme talent... a first rate songwriter, powerhouse vocalist, and grade A pianist!" - ALL ABOU…

$30 adv / $35

The Geoff Pfeifer Quartet, gritty, edgy, the real deal NYC style jazz. Saxophonist Geoff Pfeifer brings some of Nashville's top jazz cats out, and you'll be sure to feel the energy. Playing a mix of…

$10

Grammy Winner saxophonist Dana Robbins pays tribute to Les McCann & Eddie Harris and other artists; the Soul Jazz Sound of the late 60’s early 70’s, bringing back a genre that hasn’t been heard in de…

$15 adv / $16

Rudy's hosts the official pro jazz jam. Come out and experience some of music city's best as they take the stage with Nashville's next generation of jazz performers! You will hear a variety of young,…

$12

Folk / Americana · Country

Eddie Barbash (Cory Wong, Jon Batiste), Jeff Picker (Nickel Creek, Ricky Skaggs), and Mark Raudabaugh (Sierra Hull) play jazz in a way that only three Nashvillians could — fiddle tunes become jazz st…

$12

A Nashville favorite on the Salsa and jazz scene and electric night of Salsa dancing! Multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, one of Nashville's leading percussionists, bassists and favorite on the…

$15

“Mesmerizing, compositionally rich...These are the sounds that honor the transformative possibilities inherent in the essential elements that surround and sustain us. 4 stars.” - Joshua Myers, Downbe…

$12 adv / $15

Known as “The Teacha”, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative, talented and dynamic musicians around the scene, and has pushed the boundaries of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and even bluegrass to…

$15

Every Thursday we honor our New Orleans and French roots and Rudy’s comes alive with a variety of small groups in the style of gypsy jazz swing. We bring you music inspired by Django Reinhardt and St…

$14 adv / $15

The French Quarter landed in the Gulch and it's a party on the 1st & 3rd Thursday every month 9pm at Rudy's with the Rougarou 7-piece New Orleans brass band! Nashville's only dedicated brass band nig…

$15 adv / $17

Cliff Richmond & the CliffNotes serve up a unique blend of soulful, swinging & funky jazz, They incorporate a wide range of styles from mainstream jazz, to rhythm & blues, Latin to reggae. Founded by…

$14 adv / $15

Drummer Dave Potter leads a stellar quartet featuring saxophonist Greg Tardy in celebration of what would have been John Coltrane’s 100th birthday, honoring the extraordinary contributions, innovatio…

$23 adv / $25

When the lights get low, the music gets a little deeper. Join trumpeter Nigel Cathey for an intimate late-night session at Rudy’s Jazz Room, blending the warmth of soul with the sophistication and sp…

$10

Drummer Dave Potter leads a stellar quartet featuring saxophonist Greg Tardy in celebration of what would have been John Coltrane’s 100th birthday, honoring the extraordinary contributions, innovatio…

$20 adv / $22

Guitarist Steve Kovalcheck leads an all-star quartet featuring drummer Jim White, bassist Jon Hamar, and saxophonist Don Aliquo for an evening of world-class jazz at Rudy’s Jazz Room. Bringing togeth…

$23 adv / $25

Don Aliquo is a celebrated jazz artist in the greater Nashville area. Active for over two decades, he is a respected saxophonist, composer, recording artist, and educator. Pianist, Marc Payne, a Nash…

$10

Kelli Cox continues to be one of the most active musicians in Nashville and is bringing back her Collaborative for a fun show featuring some of Nashville's finest musicians. The sextet will play a wi…

$15

Rudy's hosts the official pro jazz jam. Come out and experience some of music city's best as they take the stage with Nashville's next generation of jazz performers! You will hear a variety of young,…

$12

Folk / Americana · Country

2024 NIMA Award Winner for Best Jazz Instrumentalist, upright bassist Katie Blomarz-Kimball returns with her quintet to Rudy’s. Bringing influence from straight ahead to modern jazz, Katie will be fe…

$15

A Nashville favorite on the Salsa and jazz scene and electric night of Salsa dancing! Multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, one of Nashville's leading percussionists, bassists and favorite on the…

$15

Contemporary country

Known as “The Teacha”, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative, talented and dynamic musicians around the scene, and has pushed the boundaries of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and even bluegrass to…

$15

Every Thursday we honor our New Orleans and French roots and Rudy’s comes alive with a variety of small groups in the style of gypsy jazz swing. We bring you music inspired by Django Reinhardt and St…

$14 adv / $15

Mark October 8 at 9pm on your calendar, because Miguel Alvarado is taking over the bandstand at Rudy’s Jazz Room, and he isn't coming to play it safe. This isn't your granddaddy's quiet dinner jazz.…

$14

The Veteran guitarist Bob Sabellico , a master of multiple genres, has one of the most incredible musical origin stories. At just 16, on the outskirts of Philadelphia, he was called to replace the ic…

$14 adv / $15

Pianist Pat Coil has toured Japan, South America, Europe and the U.S. with such artists as Michael McDonald, Carmen McCrae, Olivia Newton John, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Woody Herman and many others. Pa…

$21 adv / $22

Miles Damaso is a percussionist, music educator, and composer-arranger based out of Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to leading his own group, he recently has been the drummer for the Hickey-Shanafe…

$10

Saxophonist Don Aliquo’s playing has been described as “smooth as silk...with an unfailing feel for breath and phrasing" while extremely supple in the addressing of his axe but always zeroed in on wh…

$20 adv / $21

Nashville-native saxophonist, woodwind doubler, and composer Jason Johnson grew up immersed in the city's rich tapestry of sounds, and now he is quickly becoming one of the most promising and versati…

$10

Experience electrifying, hard-swinging jazz led by one of Nashville's most exciting bassists. Nashville’s own Jimmy Sullivan has been captivating audiences for years with his bi-monthly residency at…

$12 adv / $14

Rudy's hosts the official pro jazz jam. Come out and experience some of music city's best as they take the stage with Nashville's next generation of jazz performers! You will hear a variety of young,…

$12

Folk / Americana · Country

Joshua Constantine is a tenor saxophonist from Birmingham Alabama. Joshua is a former member of the prestigious and Grammy-nominated UNT One O’Clock Lab Band®, and student of world-renowned saxophoni…

$12

A Nashville favorite on the Salsa and jazz scene and electric night of Salsa dancing! Multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, one of Nashville's leading percussionists, bassists and favorite on the…

$15

Guitar and harmonica virtuoso Pat Bergeson leads a powerhouse organ trio featuring Nashville Hammond organ master Charles Treadway and drummer Chris Brown, bringing together jazz, blues, soul and dee…

$15

Known as “The Teacha”, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative, talented and dynamic musicians around the scene, and has pushed the boundaries of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and even bluegrass to…

$15

Every Thursday we honor our New Orleans and French roots and Rudy’s comes alive with a variety of small groups in the style of gypsy jazz swing. We bring you music inspired by Django Reinhardt and St…

$14 adv / $15

The French Quarter landed in the Gulch and it's a party on the 1st & 3rd Thursday every month 9pm at Rudy's with the Rougarou 7-piece New Orleans brass band! Nashville's only dedicated brass band nig…

$15 adv / $17

Three distinguished members of the Blair School of Music faculty come together for an evening of jazz, bringing a wealth of performing, recording, touring and teaching experience to the Rudy’s stage.…

$13 adv / $15

"Naama's voice evokes a honeyed warmth...swoops up and plummets down onto a lovestruck madness... her voice drifts onto a pillow of dreams" - Cree McCree, Downbeat Magazine Inspired by the emotionall…

$23 adv / $25

The Geoff Pfeifer Quartet, gritty, edgy, the real deal NYC style jazz. Saxophonist Geoff Pfeifer brings some of Nashville's top jazz cats out, and you'll be sure to feel the energy. Playing a mix of…

$10

Eric Wurzelbacher’s style has been described by Jazz Journal UK as a “foot-tapping mix of hard-bop improv and rock.” Wurzelbacher’s group made its first national appearance at the Newport Jazz Festiv…

$14 adv / $15

"Naama's voice evokes a honeyed warmth...swoops up and plummets down onto a lovestruck madness... her voice drifts onto a pillow of dreams" - Cree McCree, Downbeat Magazine Inspired by the emotionall…

$23 adv / $25

Don Aliquo is a celebrated jazz artist in the greater Nashville area. Active for over two decades, he is a respected saxophonist, composer, recording artist, and educator. Pianist, Marc Payne, a Nash…

$10

Join one of Nashville’s favorite shows Wendy Burns Music’s Ladies of Jazz Show. Wendy Burns Music's LADIES OF JAZZ SHOW... "It's a Nashville Show to See". Featuring an exciting lineup of talent, Rudy…

$18

Rudy's hosts the official pro jazz jam. Come out and experience some of music city's best as they take the stage with Nashville's next generation of jazz performers! You will hear a variety of young,…

$12

Folk / Americana · Country

Eddie Barbash (Cory Wong, Jon Batiste), Jeff Picker (Nickel Creek, Ricky Skaggs), and Mark Raudabaugh (Sierra Hull) play jazz in a way that only three Nashvillians could — fiddle tunes become jazz st…

$12

A Nashville favorite on the Salsa and jazz scene and electric night of Salsa dancing! Multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, one of Nashville's leading percussionists, bassists and favorite on the…

$15

with Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson & New Monday

Country

Join Wendell "Bizz" Bigsby for an evening of engaging stories and great songs sharing his life’s journey. Happy, sad, good times, bad times. His songs tell his story. For Bizz, music has been a lifel…

$17

Known as “The Teacha”, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative, talented and dynamic musicians around the scene, and has pushed the boundaries of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and even bluegrass to…

$15

Every Thursday we honor our New Orleans and French roots and Rudy’s comes alive with a variety of small groups in the style of gypsy jazz swing. We bring you music inspired by Django Reinhardt and St…

$14 adv / $15

Rory Hoffman (piano, guitar, saxophone & vocals) and Nalani, (bass & vocals) are a masterful combo that reaches back to the classics and pulls them forth with their own contemporary interpretation of…

$14 adv / $16

Grammy Winner saxophonist Dana Robbins pays tribute to Les McCann & Eddie Harris and other artists; the Soul Jazz Sound of the late 60’s early 70’s, bringing back a genre that hasn’t been heard in de…

$15 adv / $16

The Ryan Devlin Quartet with Ryan Devlin on saxophone, Marc Payne on piano, Ian Ashby on bass, and Caleb Montague on drums. Ryan Devlin is a 26 year old saxophonist and private woodwind instructor li…

$21 adv / $24

One of the most talented young up and coming jazz pianists in Nashville, Marc Payne dazzles with beautiful chords, lines, rhythms, and harmonies. Young at heart and old in soul, Marc has soaked up so…

$10

"Thanks to a dynamic style that can shift from the whispered beauty of Bill Evans to the percussive flights of McCoy Tyner, Nardone has emerged as one of Nashville's preeminent jazz pianists. His rep…

$15 adv / $17

The Ryan Devlin Quartet with Ryan Devlin on saxophone, Marc Payne on piano, Ian Ashby on bass, and Caleb Montague on drums. Ryan Devlin is a 26 year old saxophonist and private woodwind instructor li…

$21 adv / $24

Alto saxophonist Dylan Kubilus leads an exceptional quartet featuring Caleb Montague on drums, Ian Ashby on the bass, and Marc Payne on piano. Hailing from Akron, Ohio, Dylan started playing saxophon…

$10

Experience electrifying, hard-swinging jazz led by one of Nashville's most exciting bassists. Nashville’s own Jimmy Sullivan has been captivating audiences for years with his bi-monthly residency at…

$12 adv / $14

Rudy's hosts the official pro jazz jam. Come out and experience some of music city's best as they take the stage with Nashville's next generation of jazz performers! You will hear a variety of young,…

$12

Folk / Americana · Country

Born in Toronto, Canada to Armenian immigrant parents, David Ian (aka Dave Ghazarian) came early to music, beginning classical piano study at age five. As a teenager, he began to passionately pursue…

$12

A Nashville favorite on the Salsa and jazz scene and electric night of Salsa dancing! Multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez, one of Nashville's leading percussionists, bassists and favorite on the…

$15

Known as “The Teacha”, Regi Wooten is one of the most innovative, talented and dynamic musicians around the scene, and has pushed the boundaries of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and even bluegrass to…

$15

Every Thursday we honor our New Orleans and French roots and Rudy’s comes alive with a variety of small groups in the style of gypsy jazz swing. We bring you music inspired by Django Reinhardt and St…

$14 adv / $15

Vaudeville impresario Jay Bragg presents the second annual “Voodoo in New Vaudeville,” a Halloween night of music, mischief and mayhem at Rudy’s Jazz Room. A third-generation entertainer whose grandp…

$14 adv / $16

Pianist Bruce Dudley leads a stellar quintet featuring vocalist Sandra Dudley, with saxophonist Don Aliquo, bassist Roger Spencer and drummer Larry Aberman. Bruce Dudley is a Steinway Concert Artist…

$22 adv / $24

Chicago native saxophonist and composer Nate Spratford relocated to Nashville in 2023 to study jazz performance and composition with Jeff Coffin at Vanderbilt, and quickly turned heads in the city’s…

$10

Come get your witchy vibes on with some ghoulish craft cocktails, New Orleans cuisine and a fabulous show with our very own Siren of the South, Stephanie Adlington. Costumes are strongly encouraged a…

$25 adv / $26

The Geoff Pfeifer Quartet, gritty, edgy, the real deal NYC style jazz. Saxophonist Geoff Pfeifer brings some of Nashville's top jazz cats out, and you'll be sure to feel the energy. Playing a mix of…

$10