Nashville's Best Live Music Venue

World-famous stomping grounds for bluegrass legends and rising stars alike.

Reviews:

• “This may be a biased review”
• “Station Inn, NO SMOKING + LIVE Bluegrass music makes for a great club.”
• “great place to listen to the best of Bluegrass”
• “Come on in boys, the music’s fine”

Tips: Sunday nights are reserved for jam sessions, which have been known to feature surprise appearances from notable local artists. It’s the one night of the week when there’s no cover charge.

Station Inn

Do some serious toe-tapping at the biggest stage on Broadway.

Reviews:

• “ONE OF THE LARGEST COUNTRY MUSIC STAGE BARS ON BROADWAY!”
• “Avoid any time.”
• “The Stage”
• “Rockin”
• “Fun atmosphere.”

Tips: If the dance floor is full, head upstairs to the balcony for a great view far above the fray.

The Stage

This relaxed east Nashville dance club also features live music and theme nights.

Reviews:

• “Crowded, but fun.”
• “Awsome Place”
• “We Had a Great Time”
• “Best Karaoke in Nashville”
• “Great Place ! Everyone Welcome!!!”

Tips: Parking is behind the building just beyond Holly Street.

Lipstick Lounge or email Lipstick Lounge

Nashville’s premier blues venue attracts tourists and locals alike.

Reviews:

• “Great Blues Bands”
• “a taste of New Orleans”
• “9”
• “Amazing Band!”
• “Great Live Music”

Tips: There’s street parking between Third and Fourth Streets. You can also park in the Allright Parking Garage on Third.

Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar

Up-and-coming songwriters come to this Hillsboro legend for a moment in the spotlight.

Reviews:

• “here’s why the Bluebird is great…”
• “Bluebird Cafe is where you SEE AND HEAR who wrote that Country song. Please SHHHHHHH.”
• “Listen!!!!!!”
• “Hear the guys and gals who write the songs”

Tips: Early shows with aspiring songwriters are often free.

Bluebird Cafe

A worthwhile blues and jazz bar in an office park.

Reviews:

• “Wednesday night Wootens! Great place”
• “Great Bar for shows or drinks”
• “Great Show!”
• “Great Place”
• “Tear it down and rebuild”

Tips: If you arrive late for a crowded show, head for the balcony and pass on the typically obstructed views on the main floor.

3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill

Popular Memphis import brings the blues to downtown.

Reviews:

• “Fun, and great live bands….”
• “Very Nice”
• “B.B. King’s Caliente Night is the best salsa nights in town if you don’t like crowded places”
• “Great staff, great food, great music”
• “Go mid-week”

Tips: Street parking is next to impossible on Second Avenue. Head for the garage at the Church and Second intersection.

B.B. King’s

This rockin’ nightspot brings the music back to Music Row.

Reviews:

• “Dead on Tuesdays”
• “GOOD TIME!!!”
• “Don’t bring a large group.”
• “Not what I expected”
• “Tin Roof—What I miss the Most!”

Tips: Happy hour runs 2pm-7pm weeknights, and includes $1 Miller Lite drafts, $3 well drinks, margaritas and domestic bottled beers.

Tin Roof

Hipsters flock to this decked-out, laid-back hang on Cannery Row.

Reviews:

• “Music Lovers Must Experience Mercy Lounge”
• “Great place”
• “The Mercy Lounge is slammin, the Ballroom too”
• “Truely fun times”
• “The best music venue in Nashville”

Tips: If the main bar is busy, or if the band is too loud, don’t forget the smaller bar tucked in the corner of the back room. The bartenders aren’t as swamped and their bar is just as well-stocked.

Mercy Lounge

Just your local experiment in psychedelic funk and punk rock.

Reviews:

• “Great live music!! Enjoyed The Relatives!!”
• “Hmmm”
• “Awesome atmosphere”
• “The Big Concert”
• “Best place to see a good rock/metal/hardcore/and even rap show in Nashville!!!!!”

Tips: True to form, the club keeps irregular hours so be sure to call and find out when performances are scheduled.

The Muse