[Note: We will be updating & adding throughout the week.]
AMERICANAFEST week in Nashville is upon us, and while the amount of showcases and events are dizzying, we highlighted select happenings that should be on your radar.
Check ’em out.
Tuesday September 9th, 2025
Acme Feed & Seed
What: Paul McDonald’s “One Big Love”
Who: Paul McDonald & The Mourning Doves, Chris Canterbury, DeeOhGee, Hula Hi-Fi, Judy Blank, Tommy Prine, & more
When: 4:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge
What: The Old Fashioned String Band Throwdown, Presented by WMOT
Who: Mason Via, Larry & Joe, Tim O’Biren & more
When: 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
BMI Rooftop
What: BMI Presents Rooftop on the Row, Official AMERICANAFEST Kick-off Party
Who: Briscoe, Ken Pomeroy, The Droptines
When: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Inglewood Lounge
What: Writers’ Kitchen – Americana Edition!
Who: Amythyst Kiah, Denitia, She Returns From War, Jordan Tice, Melody Walker & more
When: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Station Inn
Who: Robert Randolph
When: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Who: Sister Sadie
When: 9:00 PM – 9:45 PM
EXIT/IN
Who: Judy Blank
When: 9:00 PM – 9:45 PM
Who: Jesse Welles
When: 10:00 PM – 10:45 PM
Wednesday September 10th, 2025
Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge
What: September Social
Who: India Ramey, Kimmi Bitter, The Waymores, Rosy Nolan, Jade Marie Patek, & more
When: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Skinny Dennis
What: Thirty Tigers Day Party
Who: Hayes Carll, Joshua Ray Walker, Clover County, Luke Bell Tribute DJ Set
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Riverside Revival
What: AMERICANAFEST Day Stage Presented by NPR Music, World Cafe and WMOT
Who: I’m With Her, Robert Randolph, Clay Street Unit, & more
When: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Vinyl Tap
What: Sun Label Group Day Party
Who: Amy Helm, ZZ Ward, Ruthie Foster, & more
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
New Heights Brewing Company
What: Madison House AMERICANAFEST Party
Who: Pert Near Sandstone, Jesse Roper, Cat Clyde, & more
When: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Acme Feed & Seed
What: Black Mountain Management Happy Hour
Who: DeeOhGee, Bee Taylor, Ben Sollee, & more
When: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Ryman Auditorium
What: 24th Annual Honors & Awards
Who: John Fogerty, Emmylou Harris, Nathaniel Rateliff, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Dawes, John C. Reilly, Old 97’s, Margo Price, & more
When: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
The 5 Spot
Who: Afton Wolfe
When: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
EXIT/IN
Who: Kristina Murray
When: 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
The Basement
Who: Adam Chaffins
When: 9:00 PM -9:45 PM
The Basement East
Who: Willi Carlisle
When: 9:00 PM – 9:45 PM
Station Inn
Who: Mason Via
When: 10:00 PM – 10:45 PM
3rd & Lindsley
Who: Kelsey Waldon
When: 10:00 PM – 10:45 PM
Thursday September 11th, 2025
American Legion Post 82
What: Macon Breakfast & Road Show
Who: Macon Music Revue
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EXIT/IN
What: Crescent City Crossroads: A New Orleans Invocation
Who: Big Freedia, The Rumble, Olivia Barnes, & more
When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Blue Room
What: Antone’s 50 Years Of The Blues Brunch
Who: Eve Monsees, Joe Sublett, John Primer, & more
When: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Riverside Revival
What: AMERICANAFEST Day Stage Presented by NPR Music, World Cafe and WMOT
Who: Chuck Prophet, Willi Carlisle, John Craigie, Palmyra & more
When: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bradley’s Barn
What: Luck Presents: Luck Roadshow at Bradley’s Barn
Who: Cat Clyde, Ken Pomeroy, Whitney, Craig Finn & more
When: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Skinny Dennis
What: There Will Be Dogs: New West Records & Oh Boy Records Day Party
Who: Emily Scott Robinson, Esther Rose, Joshua Hedley, Susto Stringband & more
When: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Love & Exile
What: Ilegal Mezcal Presents the Paste Americana Party
Who: Ruston Kelly, Max Gomez, Southern Avenue, Zach Person & more
When: 12:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Robert’s Western World
What: Mojo’s Music City Mayhem at Robert’s Western World
Who: Reckless Kelly, The Shootouts, Emily Nenni, Kristina Murray, Rosie Flores, & more
When: 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Grimey’s
What: Mister Romantic What’s Not To Love? Album Signing with John C. Reilly
Who: John C. Reilly
When: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
EXIT/IN
Who: Amanda Shires
When: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Blue Room
Who: S.G. Goodman
When: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Brooklyn Bowl
What: Relix Night at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Who: Kaitlin Butts, Joshua Ray Walker, Kashus Culpepper
When: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday September 12th, 2025
Tennessee Brew Works
What: Cowtown GitDown: Presented by Visit Fort Worth
Who: Summer Dean, Jack Barksdale, Claire Hinkle, Cameron Smith, & more
When: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
SiriusXM Studios Nashville
What: Americana’s Most Wanted Guitar Pull
Who: Hayes Carll, Sunny Sweeney, Brennen Leigh, Jesse Daniel & more
When: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
The 5 Spot
What: Interstate 88
Who: Afton Wolfe, Amy Spence, Hannah Connolly, Taylor Rae, Marina Rocks & more
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge
What: Bands Do BK Live Sessions
Who: Jack Van Cleaf, Rebecca Porter, Briscoe, & more
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Brown’s Diner
What: Heart of Gold
Who: Dylan Earl, Nick Shoulders, Esther Rose, Emily Hines & more
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Nelson’s Green Brier
What: Western AF Music Review
Who: Jackson and The Janks, Ken Pomeroy, Dylan Earl, & more
When: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Musician’s Corner at Centennial Park
What: AMERICANAFEST at Musicians Corner
Who: Amanda Shires, Joy Clark, Lockeland Strings, Pert Near Sandstone & more
When: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Analog at Hutton Hotel
What: Hooks Line & Singers: 30A Songwriters Presents
Who: Kyshona, Webb Wilder, Chuck Prophet & more
When: 7:00 PM – 10:45 PM
3rd & Lindsley
Who: Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers
When: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Who: The War & Treaty
When: 10:00 PM – 10:45 PM
EXIT/IN
Who: Jesse Daniel
When: 10:00 PM – 10:45 PM
Station Inn
Who: Nick Hexum & Water Tower
When: 11:00 PM – 11:45 PM
Saturday September 13th, 2025
City Winery
What: The 13th Annual Gospel Brunch: Presented by Thirty Tigers
Who: Courtney Marie Andrews, Jay Buchanan, Kimberly Kelly, Uwade, & more
When: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Acme Feed & Seed
What: Soul Brunch featuring Charles “Wigg” Walker
Who: Charles “Wigg” Walker
When: 11:30 AM – 2:15 PM
The Basement
What: Commonwealth of Kentucky Party
Who: Cole Chaney, The Damn Shames, Nicholas Jamerson & The Morning Jays, & more
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Love & Exile
What: Mule Kick Records & Little Hollywood Creative Rock n Roll Brunch
Who: India Ramey, NOCONA, West of Texas, Rosie Flores, & more
When: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Skinny Dennis
What: TeamWass Day Party
Who: Elizabeth Cook, Jack Van Cleaf, The War & Treaty
When: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Basement East
What: An East Nashville Memorial Tribute to Brian Wilson & Sly Stone
Who: Brother Love & The Explorers Club
When: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The 5 Spot
Who: Ben de la Cour
When: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
3rd & Lindsley
Who: Rodney Crowell
When: 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
What: Guitar Party: Tom Bukovac, Guthrie Trapp, & Jedd Hughes
When: 10:30 PM – 11:15 PM
Station Inn
Who: Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
When: 9:00 PM – 9:45 PM
