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Some buddys and I are celebrating only 6 months until Roo' with a trip to Nashville over Christmas. Anyone out there have some suggestions for dive bars, places with awesome tunes, or anything interesting worth seeing.
I have been to Nashville before but have never really ventured off Broadway, Whats out there?
Forgot that in the OP Ive walked down Printers Alley, only went into Lonnies Western World though (Quite the spot)
Worst bar in the Alley. Go to Blues and Boogie Bar, Ms Kellies, or that new bar thats underneath Ms Kellies that I can't remember the name of. Or if you're feeling frisky, The Brass Stables.
Forgot that in the OP Ive walked down Printers Alley, only went into Lonnies Western World though (Quite the spot)
Worst bar in the Alley. Go to Blues and Boogie Bar, Ms Kellies, or that new bar thats underneath Ms Kellies that I can't remember the name of. Or if you're feeling frisky, The Brass Stables.
But man can those cowboys sing Karaoke, I couldn't believe it.
Post by FuzzyWarbles on Nov 13, 2013 20:34:24 GMT -5
I'm not from Nashville and have only visited a handful of times, but I've seen some good live local music at The 5 Spot in East Nashville and 3rd and Lindsley is a nice venue that usually has some good stuff. I've heard Santa's Pub has really fun karaoke nights.
The other Nashvillains will chime in soon and set you in the right direction I'm sure.
It's honestly not hard to find good music in Nashville, it just depends on what you want to hear! FuzzyWarbles mentioned the 5 Spot and 3rd and Lindsley, but you can also check out 12th and Porter and the Bluebird Cafe. You're more likely to find non-country music at those venues (except the Bluebird). The bars/honky tonks downtown on Broadway will also have live country music.
It's honestly not hard to find good music in Nashville, it just depends on what you want to hear! FuzzyWarbles mentioned the 5 Spot and 3rd and Lindsley, but you can also check out 12th and Porter and the Bluebird Cafe. You're more likely to find non-country music at those venues (except the Bluebird). The bars/honky tonks downtown on Broadway will also have live country music.
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It's honestly not hard to find good music in Nashville, it just depends on what you want to hear! FuzzyWarbles mentioned the 5 Spot and 3rd and Lindsley, but you can also check out 12th and Porter and the Bluebird Cafe. You're more likely to find non-country music at those venues (except the Bluebird). The bars/honky tonks downtown on Broadway will also have live country music.
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Will you have vehicles and want to go outside of the downtown bars? If so, head to East Nashville and hit up Red Door, and 3 Crow. 5 Spot is right there, too and has good live music. Another dive bar a bit further down from those is Foobar and they have live music too.
Heading the other way just outside of downtown is my personal favorite bar, Corner Bar. They have fantastic karaoke Friday and Saturday night. Tell the KJ, Issac, that Chris and Kristina sent you. Hell, tell anyone in there we sent you
Also, Corner Bar is right around the corner from Cafe Coco. 24 hour coffee house with tasty food and excellent late night people watching with live music from time to time.
One of the announcers on the Titans game just said that if you can't find good music on Broadway then you aren't trying.
Oh there are good musicians down there for sure. The problem is every single one of them is playing the same country songs to reel in the tourists. Gets old very quickly, unless you're doing tequila shots.
Post by FuzzyWarbles on Nov 14, 2013 23:09:39 GMT -5
On my last stop in Nashville, after this past Roo, I went to some pub that was around the last block of Broadway, close to the river. I wish I could remember the name. It was great. Just a bunch if local singer-songwriters taking turns sharing songs. It ranged from folk to pop to soul. I wasn't expecting to run into that gem in that area. I was at Beer Sellar when someone there sent me a text telling me about it.
On my last stop in Nashville, after this past Roo, I went to some pub that was around the last block of Broadway, close to the river. I wish I could remember the name. It was great. Just a bunch if local singer-songwriters taking turns sharing songs. It ranged from folk to pop to soul. I wasn't expecting to run into that gem in that area. I was at Beer Sellar when someone there sent me a text telling me about it.
Was it the Listening Room? It has a lot of local singer/songwriters and we've seen some really talented people there. It's about 2 blocks off Broadway right by the river. They had decent food also.
Was it the Listening Room? It has a lot of local singer/songwriters and we've seen some really talented people there. It's about 2 blocks off Broadway right by the river. They had decent food also.
It was National Underground. The place you named sounds interesting. I'll try to check it out if I'm back in that area with a night to spare sometime.
Will you have vehicles and want to go outside of the downtown bars? If so, head to East Nashville and hit up Red Door, and 3 Crow. 5 Spot is right there, too and has good live music. Another dive bar a bit further down from those is Foobar and they have live music too.
Heading the other way just outside of downtown is my personal favorite bar, Corner Bar. They have fantastic karaoke Friday and Saturday night. Tell the KJ, Issac, that Chris and Kristina sent you. Hell, tell anyone in there we sent you
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We will have a car with us, not sure who will get the short straw to drive us all over creation. If we make it out there, I will be sure to drop the name!
When I was there last we spent a considerable amount of time at the Silver Dollar Saloon on 2nd Avenue, it was 2 pm but the band could still rock, I dont remember much after they played Free Bird...
Also should mention we are going to a Predators game Saturday night and the Titans game on Sunday - What are things like down there around those events?
Half of the guys going are worried because we are going between Christmas and New Years its going to be dead...
How about Food? I remember the Tin Roof on Demonbreun had some decent food, it was across from our hotel.
Also should mention we are going to a Predators game Saturday night and the Titans game on Sunday - What are things like down there around those events?
Half of the guys going are worried because we are going between Christmas and New Years its going to be dead...
How about Food? I remember the Tin Roof on Demonbreun had some decent food, it was across from our hotel.
Downtown is usually pretty busy when there is a Titans and/or Preds game. So it will be anything but dead. I'm guessing you guys aren't staying for New Years, but there is a big New Years celebration downtown (outside) for free. Downtown won't be dead, I promise!
Food: there are SO many good places to eat in town. It really depends on your tastes. Are you guys staying on Demonbreun again? If so, you'll be near the Gulch area which has some good restaurants. I live in East Nashville so I'm partial to the places we have on this side of town (literally just across the river; where the Titans stadium is located).
It'll be crazy busy downtown. No worries about it being dead. The place stays hopping 365 days a year. Chris and I will be in town, though I'm not sure what our plans are between Christmas and New Years. If you want to meet up, just shoot me a message.
Also should mention we are going to a Predators game Saturday night and the Titans game on Sunday - What are things like down there around those events?
Half of the guys going are worried because we are going between Christmas and New Years its going to be dead...
How about Food? I remember the Tin Roof on Demonbreun had some decent food, it was across from our hotel.
Downtown is usually pretty busy when there is a Titans and/or Preds game. So it will be anything but dead. I'm guessing you guys aren't staying for New Years, but there is a big New Years celebration downtown (outside) for free. Downtown won't be dead, I promise!
Food: there are SO many good places to eat in town. It really depends on your tastes. Are you guys staying on Demonbreun again? If so, you'll be near the Gulch area which has some good restaurants. I live in East Nashville so I'm partial to the places we have on this side of town (literally just across the river; where the Titans stadium is located).
We are somewhere else this time, Best Western I think. We tried to swing the New Years thing, but im just not sure we would all make it a week without running out of liver or cash. Just looked it up and Hank Jr. is playing New Years
Thats going to be INSANE! Even if your not a "Country" Music Fan
Have to checkout the Gulch then, we are planning on stopping by Third Man Records - Which I think is close to there as well?
Check out Hillsboro Village area, as well. The Pancake Pantry is there, but there's ALWAYS a line. I think I've only been there once. Right across the street, though, is Jackson's and they're quite tasty. There are multiple bars and coffee shops and eateries in that strip. Typically overrun by Vanderdooshes, but with it being a holiday break, it should be tolerable
Downtown is usually pretty busy when there is a Titans and/or Preds game. So it will be anything but dead. I'm guessing you guys aren't staying for New Years, but there is a big New Years celebration downtown (outside) for free. Downtown won't be dead, I promise!
Food: there are SO many good places to eat in town. It really depends on your tastes. Are you guys staying on Demonbreun again? If so, you'll be near the Gulch area which has some good restaurants. I live in East Nashville so I'm partial to the places we have on this side of town (literally just across the river; where the Titans stadium is located).
We are somewhere else this time, Best Western I think. We tried to swing the New Years thing, but im just not sure we would all make it a week without running out of liver or cash. Just looked it up and Hank Jr. is playing New Years
Thats going to be INSANE! Even if your not a "Country" Music Fan
Have to checkout the Gulch then, we are planning on stopping by Third Man Records - Which I think is close to there as well?
Third Man isn't far from the Gulch. I would also suggest checking out Grimey's if you're on the hunt for a good record store. Third Man has cool stuff but the store is super small. Grimey's is larger and has an awesome selection of new and used records and CDs.
We are somewhere else this time, Best Western I think. We tried to swing the New Years thing, but im just not sure we would all make it a week without running out of liver or cash. Just looked it up and Hank Jr. is playing New Years
Thats going to be INSANE! Even if your not a "Country" Music Fan
Have to checkout the Gulch then, we are planning on stopping by Third Man Records - Which I think is close to there as well?
Third Man isn't far from the Gulch. I would also suggest checking out Grimey's if you're on the hunt for a good record store. Third Man has cool stuff but the store is super small. Grimey's is larger and has an awesome selection of new and used records and CDs.
Oh yeah - and The Basement (under Grimey's) does live music, too!
It'll be crazy busy downtown. No worries about it being dead. The place stays hopping 365 days a year. Chris and I will be in town, though I'm not sure what our plans are between Christmas and New Years. If you want to meet up, just shoot me a message.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
It'll be crazy busy downtown. No worries about it being dead. The place stays hopping 365 days a year. Chris and I will be in town, though I'm not sure what our plans are between Christmas and New Years. If you want to meet up, just shoot me a message.
Also, whats the weather like down there around Christmas time!?
Coming all the way from Canada, we are gonna be in full on winter mode, is that the case in Nashville>?
I can safely say our winters are warmer than yours. If it dips below 30 degrees, we all think we're going to freeze to death
The weather here can be crazy in the winter. There have been Christmases where I haven't needed a jacket at all, and others where it snowed (keep in mind our snowfall is usually around 1"; the most snow I have ever seen was 4"). Just bring a jacket and a scarf and you'll be fine.