[Note: We will be updating & adding throughout the week.]
AmericanaFest week in Nashville is in full-swing, and while the amount of showcases and panels are dizzying, we highlighted select happenings that should be on your radar.
Check ’em out.
Tuesday September 13th
BMI Rooftop
Who/What: BMI Official AmericanaFest Kick-Off Party (The Heavy Heavy & Christone “Kingfish” Ingram)
When: 6:00 – 8:00
Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge
Who/What: The Old Fashioned String Band Throwdown (Presented by WMOT)
When: 6:00 – 9:00
Gibson Garage
Who/What: Transatlantic Unplugged w/ S.G. Goodman, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Kyshona, & more
When: 7:00 – 11:00
The Basement East
Who/What: Shine A Light: 50 Years of “Exile On Main St.” All-Star Celebration
When: 7:00 – Midnight
Wednesday September 14th
City Winery
Who/What: The Bluegrass Situation’s 10th Anniversary Happy Hour w/ Willie Watson, Kyshona, & Rainbow Girls (City Winery Lounge)
When: 3:00 – 5:00
What: The Official Viewing Party of the 21st Annual Americana Honors & Awards
When: 6:00 – 9:00
Who: The War & Treaty
When: 11:00 – 11:45
The Basement East
Who: Taj Mahal
When: 10:00 – 11:45
Brooklyn Bowl
Who: Lukas Nelson & POTR
When: 10:30 – Midnight
Exit/In
Who: American Aquarium
When: 11:00 – 11:45
3rd & Lindsley
Who: Miko Marks
When: 11:00 – 11:45
Riverside Revival
Who: Angel Olsen
When: 11:00 – 11:45
The Station Inn
Who: Charley Crockett
When: 11:00 – 11:45
Thursday September 15th
Arnold’s Country Kitchen
Who/What: AmericanaFest Day Party – Kevin Daniel & 1888 Media Present: Sam Robbins, South For Winter, Amy Speace, & more
When: Noon – 7:00
The Wash At Eastside Bowl
Who/What: AMERICANAFEST Day Stage presented by NPR Music, WMOT and World Cafe (Lyle Lovett, Jade Bird, Whitehorse & more)
When: Noon – 6:00
City Winery
Who/What: Brandi Carlile Presents: Northern Lights (Ashley Ray, Sean McConnell, Brandi Carlile)
When: Noon – 2:00
3rd & Lindsley
Who: Willi Carlisle
When: 7:00 – 7:45
Who/What: Tribute to Levon Helm (Oliver Wood, Hayes Carll, Jim Lauderdale, Town Mountain, & more)
When: 11:00 – 11:45
Riverside Revival
Who: Asleep At The Wheel
When: 7:00 – 7:45
The Basement East
Who: Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
When: 8:00 – 8:45
The 5 Spot
Who: Tommy Prine
When: 8:00 – 8:45
6th & Peabody
Who: Fireside Collective
When: 9:00 – 9:45
Station Inn
Who: Black Opry Revue
When: 9:00 – 9:45 PM
Who: Willie Watson
When: 10:00 – 10:45
Who: Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
When: 11:00 – 11:45 PM
Friday September 16th
Acme Feed & Seed
Who/What: The California Country Show (Chris Pierce, Garrison Starr, Manda Mosher, LadyCouch, & more)
When: Noon – 6:00
The Wash @ Eastside Bowl
Who/What: AMERICANAFEST Day Stage presented by NPR Music, WMOT, and World Cafe (Rainbow Girls, Chris Pierce, Will Hoge, & more)
When: Noon – 6:00
The Basement
Who/What: Nettwerk x BGS x Taylor Guitars Present: Music, Food & Good Times (Bre Kennedy, Mark Wilkinson, Old Sea Brigade, & more)
When: 1:00 – 5:00
Emerson Hall
Who/What: Oh Boy Records Presents: A German Afternoon
When: 3:00 – 6:00
Centennial Park
Who/What: Musicians Corner: Live Music in Centennial Park (Lilli Lewis, Emily Scott Robinson, Joe Purdy, & more)
When: 5:00 – 9:00
Exit/In
Who: Jim Lauderdale
When: 7:00 – 7:45
Who: Jaime Wyatt
When: 8:00 – 8:45
Who: 49 Winchester
When: 10:00 – 10:45
3rd & Lindsley
Who: Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
When: 8:00 – 8:45
Who: Oliver Wood
When: 10:00 – 10:45
Saturday September 17th
L27 Rooftop Bar @ The Westin
Who/What: Under The Sun Day Party (Nikki Lane, 49 Winchester, Lilly Hiatt, Will Hoge, & more)
When: 10:30 – 5:30
City Winery
Who: Watkins Family Hour
When: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Thirty Tigers Gospel Brunch)
The 5 Spot
Who: Aussie BBQ (Mark Wilkinson, Henry Wagons, Colin Lillie, & more)
When: 11:00 – 5:00
Centennial Park
Who/What: Musicians Corner: Live Music in Centennial Park (Bandits on the Run, Ryland Moranz, Chris Pierce, & more)
When: Noon – 6:00 PM
The Basement East
Who/What: Cafe Rooster Records and Deep Eddy Vodka Present: Sex, Drugs and Americana (DeeOhGee, Garrison Starr, Joe Purdy, & more)
When: Noon – 5:00 PM
Who: Sierra Ferrell
When: 9:00 – 9:45
Who: Nikki Lane
When: 10:00 – 10:45
Brooklyn Bowl
Who: Them Coulee Boys
When: 7:00 – 7:45
Who: Town Mountain
When: 9:00 – 9:45
Who: Brit Taylor
When: 10:00 – 10:45
The Ryman
Who: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
When: 8:00 – 10:30
3rd & Lindsley
Who: Adia Victoria
When: 8:00 – 8:45
Station Inn
Who: Sister Sadie
When: 9:00 – 9:45
Riverside Revival
Who: Kyshona
When: 9:00 – 9:45
Who: Kelsey Waldon
When: 10:00 – 10:45
