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Now on to this week’s events!

Monday Nov 30

Bluebird Cafe: 6pm Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd, no cover; Doors open at 5:30. If you are interested in playing Open Mic Night, sign up by 5:45. If your name is drawn from the “hat” you’re able to play 1-2 songs, depending on time constraints.9:30pm: Mike Henderson Band with Willie Domann and Kevin McKendree, no cover

Cafe Coco: None

12th and Porter: 7pm – CHAD RANDALL & SHAWN CARNES HOST FAMILIAR FACES NIGHT: The Worsties-The Effects-Eric Paslay, Christina Taddonio-Reed Pittman-Mandy Cook, Hailey Steele & Alvin Love and more… LOUNGE: Kelly Paige w/ Jon Pardi & Tyler Hubbard.

The Basement: None

The Rutledge: 5pm – 7:30pm FAME Studios Writers Round with James LeBlanc, Jason Isbell, Gary Nichols, Angela Hacker, Jami Grooms and Jaime Fox. 8pm Johnny T.

3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Carolyn Martin. 9:30pm Blessing Offer, Ricky Braddy, Josh Wright, and Kristen Rogers

Douglas Corner: 8:30 Michael Webb Monday Jam night

Listening Room: 6pm Heather Morgan & Friends. 8pm Chip Davis

Mercy Lounge: 9pm My Tyger & We Own This Town host 8 off 8th – free.

Tuesday Dec 1

Bluebird Cafe: 6pm In The Round with Kari Hilpert, Charlotte Ryerson, Catherine Rushton and Donna Brooks, no cover.  9pm In The Round with Will Rambeaux, Thom Sheperd, Jillia Jackson and Chip Martin, $8.00

Cafe Coco: None

Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: TBD

Douglas Corner: 8pm OPEN MIC WRITER’S NIGHT with host Donnie Winters

12th and Porter: 6pm Kree Harrison Showcase. 7pm Billy Block Show : Luke Dick-The Van Leers-Teresa Farris-Matt Mason, KingBilly-Richie Owens & The Farm Bureau 7pm LOUNGE: Randy McLellan & Lisa Hentrich

French Quarter Cafe: 6pm Nashville Jazz Orchestra BIG BAND EVERY TUESDAY!

Edgehill Studios Cafe: 7pm Marcus Finnie Group $5

Listening Room: 6pm Josh Thompson and Friends 8pm Steve Rutledge Tuesday Night Jam

The Basement: 8pm The Basement’s New Faces Nite w/ Scott Simontacchi, MEG, Jesse Terry, Anne E Dechant, Nicole, Reynolds, Kate Klim and tba- free.

The Rutledge: 8pm – 12am Stevie Walker, Bruce Wallace, Ashley Thomas

3rd and Lindsley: 5pm Tyler Littlefield Benefit- Glen Caruba, The Back Alley Saints, and The Will Jones Band 9:30pm The Players featuring Brent Mason, Michael Rhodes, John Hobbs, Paul Franklin, Eddie Bayers

Mercy Lounge: 7pm Rock and Roll Trivia 1st place $100 / 2nd $50 / 3rd $20 FREE!

Wednesday Dec 2

Bluebird Cafe: 6pm ASCAP Presents: Kelsea Ballerini, Brent Cobb, Morgan Tobias, Judd Fuller and Dana Radford, no cover. 9pm In The Round with Georgia Middleman, Steve Williams, Dave Berg and Kendell Marvel, $10.00.

Cafe Coco: None

Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: TBD

Douglas Corner: 6pm Brook Faulk 8pm The Waymore’s Outlaws

12th and Porter: 6pm CURB RECORDS PRIVATE EVENT. 7PM – LOUNGE: Victoria George-Kyle Patrick-Jesse Ruben-Cassino-Karley Jurgensen

French Quarter Cafe: TBD

Edgehill Studios Cafe: 7pm Garrett Miller

Listening Room: 6pm UMP presents Danni Flowers, Kacey Musgraves, Jordyn Shellhart and Whitney Williams

The Basement: 7pm Her & Kings County- free 9pm Sunny Day In Glasgow w/tba $5

Blu Bar- with Joy Collins: 8-12pm Stage Write

The Rutledge: 7:30 American Ballistic Absynth Junk / Doors 

3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Rebecca Jed CD Release 9:30pm The Wooten Brothers

Mercy Lounge: 8:30pm Compassion’s Benefit For The Global Food Crisis with Trailer Choir, Carter’s Chord, Julie Roberts, and more $10

Thursday Dec 3

Bluebird Cafe:  6pm In The Round with Kelly Archer, Natalie Hemby and Lucie Silvas, Angaleena Presley, no cover.  9pm In The Round with Bill Lloyd, Jaime Kyle, Lance Hoppen (of Orleans) and Todd Cerney, $8.00.

Cafe Coco: 9pm Open Mic sign up @ 8pm

12th and Porter: 7PM – LOUNGE: Tyler Summers w/ Melany Watson & Derek Stroker.  9PM – MarchOne Music Presents GRAMATIC.

Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: TBD

Douglas Corner: 6pm Jason Fitz 8:30 Russell Smith

Edgehill Studios Cafe: 7pm Tunesmithing

French Quarter Cafe:: TBD

Listening Room: 6pm Dan Hodges Music Presents Jen Adan, Greg Crowe, Tom Gould and Jim Bennett.  8pm Toys for Terminal Cancer Kids Benefit- NO COVER – Bring a stuffed animal

The Basement: 9pm Coolin System w/ Chas Theo and tba $5

The Rutledge: 8pm Shannon Cain / Luke Dick / Dameon Allensorth

3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Dave Perkins9:30pm The Downtown Wigs

Mercy Lounge: 9pm Roman Candle with Wild Sweet Orange & Madi Diaz $7

Friday Dec 4

Bluebird Cafe: 6:30 In The Round with Paul Sikes, Erin Enderlin, TrentJeffcoat and Rich Jacques, no cover.  9:30 In The Round with Thom Schuyler, Fred Knobloch, Don Schlitz and Jelly Roll Johnson, $12.00.

Cafe Coco: None

Douglas Corner: 6pm Nashville Academy of Rock 9pm Fools for Rowan

12th and Porter: 7PM – LOUNGE: Dylan Taylor-Jamie Teachenor-Billy Dawson. 9PM – Bodhicitta BellyDance w/ Rythmystik and Love Drums

French Quarter Cafe: 6pm BLUES NIGHT!

Listening Room: 6pm Lyndsey Highlander. 7pm Casey Kelley, Todd Cerney and Leslie Ellis.  9pm Kyle Castro and Friends.

The Basement: 6:30 Mark Wehner CD release Show with Stephen Simmons – free. 9pm Weekend Jimmy & Easy Party $5

The Rutledge: 8pm Wine and Cheesy Benefit

3rd and Lindsley: 7pm Ashley Cleveland featuring Kenny Greenberg, Reese Wynans, Michael Rhodes, Chad Cromwell 10pm The Midnight Riders Allman Brothers Revue

Mercy Lounge: 9pm Private Event

Saturday Dec 5

Bluebird Cafe: 6:30 In The Row with Trevor Finlay, Sam & Annie Tate and Todd Cerney, no cover .  9:30 An Evening with Lari White, Dave Pahanish, Kristin Lee, Emily West and The Rust Belt Crew, $12.00 – A Benefit for the YMCA.

12th and Porter:  7pm LOUNGE: Steff Mahan CD Release Party Benefiting TN Breast Cancer Coalition.  8PM – Slow Hands w/ Natalie Warner & Quiet Entertainer.  11PM – LOUNGE: Coach vs Kase

Douglas Corner: 7pm Benefit for Nashville Humane Association

French Quarter Cafe: TBD

Listening Room: 7pm Paul Sikes with Right The Stars.  9pm Black 13 Tattoo Open House and Holiday Party.

The Basement: 7pm Minton Sparks $10.  9pm Hillbilly Casino w/Rock and Roll Hooligans, Radio Death Wave and Angel Steel $5

The Rutledge: 8pm Modern Day Rome CD Release Party with Starlume / The Vespers

3rd and Lindsley: 7pm FAB 10pm Assembly of Dust

Mercy Lounge: 9pm Private Event

Sunday Dec 6

Bluebird Cafe: 6:30 Sunday Spotlight with Keith Anderson, no cover.  8pm Writers Night with special guest Cory Batten – Hosted By Steve Goodie, no cover.

Cafe Coco: None

Debi Champion Writer’s Night at The Commodore Grill: Denny Sarokin, John Garr, Bo Brendle, Adam Foster, Kelly Dawn Kron, Justin Gee, Chellanie, Ainsley, Brenda Allen, Tom Flanery, Bill Curtiss, Mike Sessoms, Stephen Taylor, Rock Marcello, Jerry Thomas

Listening Room: None

French Quarter Cafe: None

The Basement: 6pm Rachael Santos and Andrew Santos w/ Street Corner Champs & DigiRob- free.

The Rutledge: 7pm – 12am Micah Talwks CD Release Party

3rd and Lindsley: 8pm Homemade Water w/ The Justin Kalk Orchestra

Unique Event this week: TBD (email info [at] startmysong [dot] com if you have an event to place here)

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