Nashville to hear some great songwriters in action.
This is also a guide for songwriters of the best places to play your songs to get an honest opinion of your
songwriting skills.
These clubs are where you can test your new songs.
First make your arrangements with the owners, or whoever is hosting the event, and always check the night of the show to ensure you are scheduled to play.
Bluebird Cafe
This is the holy grail of songwriters, to play here is a blessing for your career.
Here is where you pay your dues...
Monday 6 to 9 PM Open Mic - sign up at 5:30
Sundays 8 PM Writers Night - scheduled by audition only
Douglas Corner
2106 8th Ave, (615) 298-1688
Tuesdays 8 pm to close. Open Mic hosted by Rick Campbell writers must call
292-2530 between 2:00 and 6:00 PM on the day they want to play.
Wednesday, 8 to 11 PM.
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James Breedwell Writers Nights
James hosts writers nights every night of the week except Wednesdays. He features writers doing short sets of two or three songs. . You can find out more about what he does at www.myspace.com/jamesbreedwell. For booking inquiries, email to Nashvillemusicgroup@yahoo.com.
The Hall Of Fame Lounge
Best Western, Music Row, 1407 Division St, (615) 242-1631
The Hall of Fame Lounge features songwriters seven nights a week. Drop by to inquire about playing or call Steve Jones at the club in the evenings
Cafe Coco Backstage
210 Louise Ave (615) 321-COCO (2626)
Thursday - 7 - 11 PM Open Mic
Sundays 4:30 to 7:30 - Jazz Jam
Broken Spoke Saloon
For more than a decade the Broken Spoke/Songwriter's Cafe, located inside the Ramada Inn, has been a cornerstone of the songwriter scene,
Open for songwriter rounds on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, but calling ahead is recommended.
Location: 1412 Brick Church Pike
Phone: 615-226-3230
Edgehill Studios Cafe
http://www.edgehillstudios.com/
Singer/songwriters from the country music industry along with veterans perform several nights a week. It's a popular place because it's close enough to Music Row that you never know when a big name might drop in for a drink or a song.
Location: 1201 Villa Place
Phone: 615-301-8539
Puckett's Grocery
http://www.puckettsgrocery.com/
Founded by the Puckett family in the 1950s, Puckett's first served as a country store to the Leiper's Fork community and has always been the place to buy some food, grab a good homemade sandwich and catch up on the day's events in the world and at home. But in recent years, Puckett's has branched out to start a formal dinner and music program and it includes plenty of talented writers in and around town.
Flatrock Cafe
Flatrock Cafe
615-873-4497
Fax: 615-942-5398
2624 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
VFW Post 4893
Every Wed night there is a open mic/writers night at VFW Post 4893 located at 101 Eddy Lane Franklin, TN.
The coordinator is Eddie Mack and he can be reached at guitarslinger63@yahoo.com or 615-730-0270 or 931-252-1085.
Not in the Round...Performer gets the stage to themselves. Can bring Merch to sale.
Bob & Rhonda's Sports Grill
Located at 2934 Hwy 31 White House, TN 37188
Coordinator is Jeremy his contact number is 615-870-8152
Takes place every Tuesday Night starting at 7:30pm.
You have to pre-reserve your time slot. Not in the Round...
Performer gets stage to themselves.
The Copper Kettle
You can play on Thurs and Fri Night...
Downtown Nashville on Peabody.
Coordinator is Jason Salzer and email is jasonsalzer@hotmail.com
Dates have to be pre-scheduled.
Scheduled Performers receive Free Meal.
The Commodore (Week Ends)
When: Friday and Saturday nights. Scheduled rounds run from 7 to 10pm and then they have an unscheduled round
Where: 2613 West End Ave Nash Tn 37203 Phone: 327-4707
http://www.myspace.com/commodoregrill
Contact: Rick & Tammy Stewart
The Commodore (Week Nights and Sunday)
When: Tues Wed Thurs Sun nights 7:00-11:30 (Scheduled Rounds)
Where: 2613 West End Ave Nash Tn 37203 Phone: 327-4707
http://www.myspace.com/commodoregrill
Contact: Debi Champion
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Hotel Indigo
When: Wed. Thur. & Fri. from 7pm to 11pm,no open mic ,all rounds are booked 5 to 6 weeks in advance, all writers must have 3 to 4 songs prepared and must have an acoustic Elec. guitar, Piano is there already to play.
Where: 1719 West End Avenue, Nashville - (615) 329-4200
For booking inquiries, email to Nashvillemusicgroup@yahoo.com.
Jack Scott’s Writer/Artist Showcase
New writers’ nights! <> Tuesday and Thursday writers’ nights begin this week at
315 Bar & Grill in the Hotel Indigo @ 315 Union St downtown
315 Bar & Grill
Hotel Indigo, 315 Union St
Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 891-6000
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Puckett's Rising Star Songwriter Open Mic/Contest
When: Tuesdays at 7PM
Where: Puckett's Grocery, 4th Ave South in Downtown Franklin, TN
http://www.puckettsgrocery.com/risingstar
Contact: Keith Mohr mohr.keith@gmail.com
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Jack Scott's Writer/Artist Showcase
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