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Live music in Nashville this weekend, Fri, Oct 2 – Sun, Oct 4. 500+ shows across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

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Fri, Oct 2 · 221 shows

City Winery NashvilleWedgewood-Houston
City Winery Nashville
7:30pm

Luna with Sister Ray Davies

Rock

City Winery Nashville Presents Luna live on Friday, October 2nd at 7:30pm! Luna was a New York band formed in 1991 by singer/guitarist Dean Wareham after the breakup of Galaxie 500. The band made seven studio albums before disbanding in 2005. After a ten-year break, they reunited and toured in 2015, and in 2017 released a new LP — A Sentimental Education and an EP of instrumentals — A Place of Greater Safety. Other recent reissues include a deluxe 2xLP version of their classic Penthouse album (on Rhino) and another 2xLP set Lunafied that collects all the covers the band record-ed in the 1990s. Now scattered around the country (Los Angeles, New York and Austin) the band re-tains the same lineup that operated from 1999 to 2005: Dean Wareham on vo-cals/guitar, his wife Britta Phillips on bass, Sean Eden on guitar, and Lee Wall on drums. A Luna Timeline: 1992. Dean Wareham recruits Justin Harwood (ex-Chills) on bass and Stanley Demeski (ex-Feelies) on drums to record Lunapark for Elektra Records. After completing the al-bum, the band places an ad in the Village Voice and thus adds Sean Eden on guitar. Eden, who is Canadian by birth and a trained actor, plays lead guitar on the excellent Indian Summer EP (aka the Slide EP). 1993. The band records their second album, Bewitched, featuring “California,” “Tiger Lily” and “Friendly Advice.” 1995 Luna’s classic third album, Penthouse (1995) is recorded in New York City, fea-turing guests Tom Verlaine (Television) and Laetitia Sadier (Stereolab). The band signs to Beggar’s Banquet in Europe. Rolling Stone calls it “one of the essential recordings of the ‘90s” 1997 Lee Wall replaces the travel-weary Stanley Demeski on drums, and the band rec-ords Pup Tent, their fourth album for Elektra. 1998 Luna recorded their fifth album The Days of Our Nights. 1999 Justin Harwood moves back to his home country (New Zealand), and is replaced on bass by Britta Phillips. 2000 finding themselves between contracts, the band quickly records a live album — Luna Live! for the Arena Rock label. 2002 the band sign to Jetset Records, record Romantica, co-produced by Gene Holder (DB’s) and Dave Fridmann (Mercury Rev). Romantica was followed by the mini-LP Close Cover Before Striking. 2004 Luna record their Rendezvous album in Brooklyn, NY. Produced by Bryce Gog-gin with minimal overdubs, it captures the band more-or-less live. 2005 After a farewell tour, on February 28 the band play their last show at New York’s Bowery Ballroom. 2015 After ten years away, the band announces a commemorative world tour. The lineup is the exact ’99-’05 group: Dean Wareham and Sean Eden on guitar, Lee Wall on drums, and Britta Phillips (now married to Mr Wareham) on bass. 2016 Captured Tracks label release a vinyl box set comprising Luna’s five albums rec-orded for Elektra and a bonus LP of rarities. 2017 Double Feature Records release the band’s first new material since 2004, the co-vers LP A Sentimental Education and instrumental EP A Place of Greater Safety. 2018 Run-Out-Groove releases the double LP Lunafied — containing all the covers the band recorded during the 1990s. At their best, it’s hard to believe there is any other kind of music besides this simple, graceful, chiming chug — the Guardian Dean Wareham has an unlikely quiver of a voice that, for whatever ungodly reason, sounds as if he’s survived something his music alludes to but never gives away — Jerry Stahl One of indie rocks’ most beloved live acts — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone

from $36

Rudy's Jazz RoomThe Gulch
Rudy's Jazz Room
5:30pm

Cliff Richmond & The CliffNotes

Country · Jazz

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

Rudy's Jazz RoomThe Gulch
Rudy's Jazz Room
11:00pm

The After Hours Sessions

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

Skinny DennisEast Nashville
Skinny Dennis
9:00pm

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$10 COVER

Star Rover SoundGermantown
Star Rover Sound
7:00pm

The Olys

Modern country · Rock

The Olys is a rock trio consisting of Rachel, a singer-songwriter from Tennessee, Nemo, a bassist and multi-instrumentalist from Oregon, and Sean, a drummer from Arizona! The group met in Nashville TN to make music and has been performing covers and writing originals ever since! The Olys has played

Sat, Oct 3 · 237 shows

1865 ClubMidtown
1865 Club
7:00pm

Nashville Basement Stage

Presents April Kry with Gloria Anderson and special guests Chris Walters Register Here for a reserved seat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nbs-live-at-1865-club-with-april-kry-and-gloria-anderson-tickets-2000923655517

City Winery NashvilleWedgewood-Houston
City Winery Nashville
7:00pm

Pierre Bensusan: The Infinite Guitar Tour 2026

Blues · Jazz

City Winery Nashville Presents Pierre Bensusan: The Infinate Guitar Tour 2026 live on Saturday, October 3rd at 7:30pm! “It’s like the guitar has been given free rein to play itself!” French acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD”, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. Winner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album "Encore", voted Best World Music Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine readers’ Poll, winner of the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival for his debut album, Pierre is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of the 21st century. When Michael Hedges titles one of his compositions “Bensusan”, you know that the inspiration behind it must be special, and Pierre Bensusan certainly is. Guitarists from Leo Kottke to Larry Corryel, to Tuck Andress, Tommy Emmanuel, Mark Knopfler, Andrew York, Andy Timmons, Pat Metheny, and Steve Lukather… have sung his praises, and Steve Vai released three Bensusan albums on his label Favored Nations. And it's not just guitarists who are so inspired by Pierre's music, as a recent studio collaboration with him on Donny Osmond’s latest album “Start Again” goes to show.

from $30

City Winery NashvilleWedgewood-Houston
A Foreigner's Journey To Boston
7:30pm

A Foreigner's Journey to Boston

Classic rock

A night full of the greatest hits from Foreigner, Journey, and Boston that will have you singing at the top of your lungs. From "Don't Stop Believin'" to "Feels Like The First Time" to "More Than A Feeling", the band nails every note with an entertaining stage show for 2 hours. Features touring member of Boston, Kimberly Dahme, on guitar, along with other Nashville pros who have played with Lynryrd Skynrd's Artimus Pyle and Bad Company.

from $30

Rudy's Jazz RoomThe Gulch
Rudy's Jazz Room
8:00pm

Steve Kovalcheck Quartet

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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

Star Rover SoundGermantown
Mike Gowen Jr
7:00pm

Mike Gowen Jr, Eastern Dreamers

Rock · Country

Pulling from an array of influences ranging from Jimi Hendrix and Peter Green to Hans Zimmer and Rachmonnivnov, Mike creates music for film, sync licensing, live blues and rock n roll. Beginning on piano at age 7, and then adding guitar at age 16, Mike has been playing music live and composing for 2

Sun, Oct 4 · 42 shows

City Winery NashvilleWedgewood-Houston
City Winery Nashville
12:00pm

Music City Stones Brunch: The Stones with Strings!

City Winery Nashville Presents Music City Stones Brunch: The Stones with Strings! live on Sunday, October 4th at 12:00pm! André Ward: A Chicago-Bred Jazz Virtuoso Chicago native André Ward is a renowned jazz saxophonist whose music is deeply rooted in the city's vibrant jazz and R&B heritage. Inspired by iconic bands like Earth, Wind & Fire, particularly their legendary Phenix Horns featuring the late Don Myrick, Ward's musical journey began with an after-school program, leading him from drums to trumpet and ultimately to the alto saxophone. Ward's talent earned him a place at Tennessee State University, where he co-founded the quartet Act IV, winning a Budweiser-sponsored contest with their single "The Pulse." He further honed his skills at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, intending to move to New York City for session work. However, the thriving Boston music scene kept him rooted, and in 1990, a pivotal opportunity arose when fellow Berklee alum Lalah Hathaway enlisted him in her touring band, supporting her debut Virgin Records album. This launched Ward into a successful career as a touring musician, backing renowned artists like Will Downing and Freddie Jackson, where he spent nine years, four as Jackson's musical director. Ward's time with Freddie Jackson caught the attention of Hush Productions, leading to his first solo single, "Everything I Do (I Do For You)," a Bryan Adams remake that topped the smooth jazz charts. Despite the subsequent closure of his label, Morgan Creek Records, Ward continued to thrive, contributing to music education in Boston's public schools before securing a deal with the Huggins brothers, Charles and Beau. His subsequent albums, "Feelin' You," "Steppin' Up," and "Crystal City," all achieved Top 10 status on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, with "Caution" reaching #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts. His latest album, "AFRICA RISING," is poised to follow suit. The album features tributes to musical influences like Earth, Wind & Fire ("Secret Place" featuring Chantel Hampton) and The Emotions ("Don't Ask My Neighbors"). The single "Casualty of Love," a collaboration with singer/songwriter K'Jon, celebrates the positive power of love. Ward also puts his unique spin on Sade's classic "Kiss of Life," a testament to his admiration for the artist's rich catalog. André Ward continues to captivate audiences with his exceptional musicianship and is eagerly anticipating future musical endeavors and touring opportunities.

from $24

City Winery NashvilleWedgewood-Houston
Michelle Shocked
7:00pm

Michelle Shocked

Singer-songwriter · Alternative rock

The Lounge at City Winery Nashville Presents Michelle Shocked live on Sunday, October 4th at 7:00 PM! An awfully authoritative-sounding internet rock guide insists that Michelle Shocked’s life must be fiction. But if it seems like an incredible road movie, a tall tale, a legend, it is no mystery. Michelle Shocked set forth on her adventure ever so young but ever so determined to jump past, jump through, jump beyond any boundary that held her back.

from $30

City Winery NashvilleWedgewood-Houston
City Winery Nashville
7:30pm

Daley – US Tour with shelldhn

R&B · World

City Winery Nashville Presents Daley live on Sunday, October 4th at 7:30pm! Daley is an acclaimed British singer, songwriter and creative artist from Manchester, UK, whose unmistakable falsetto and soul-bearing songwriting first emerged through London’s underground music scene and swiftly carried him onto the global stage, where he established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary soul.

from $48