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8TH AVENUE SOUTH. One of the most popular live music venues around, the Mercy Lounge attracts a diverse crowd of music aficionados and laid-back partiers. Red lighting, plush sofas and curvy bars compliment the comfortable, bohemian vibe. Pool tables and retro pinball machines add to the entertainment offerings of the upstairs lounge, while the new Cannery Ballroom downstairs provides a space for private events and larger concerts.
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2. Exit / In
2208 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN 37203 · 615-321-3340
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ELLISTON PLACE. A popular spot for up-and-coming artists (along with those who have already made a name for themselves), this club hosts everyone from local punk bands to nationally known rock and country performers. The establishment has been around for about 50 years and is still going strong. If you're a fan of country music lore, check out the pictures along the walls that catalog the Exit/In's storied past. Past musicians have included Steve Earle, Shelby Lynne, and Seven Mary Three. Performers and showtimes vary.
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3. Fuel
114 2nd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201 · 615-379-2120
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DOWNTOWN. Tired of country music? Check out Fuel on 2nd Avenue. This garage-themed venue features live acoustic and full band sets from rock and alternative groups. Most shows have no cover, so you're left with more money to spend on drinks from either the main bar or the unique tequila bar. The occasional battles of the bands and karaoke nights serve to vary the entertainment at this energetic club.
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GREEN HILLS. Bluebird Café is a must-see for all music fans. The quiet, smoke-free venue is a great place to hear Nashville's up-and-coming singer-songwriters perform before they hit the big time. Garth Brooks and Kathy Mattea are just two well-known singers who have played. Since it's a popular spot, make reservations in advance, and don't forget to observe the "Shhh!" rule while the music's playing! Depending on how big the booked act is, the cover can be as high as $50.
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DOWNTOWN. Located just one block from the Cumberland River, this is THE place in Nashville for line dancing, or any kind of dancing that you can do to a country rhythm. There's a 3300 square foot dance floor, on which you can dance your heart away, and the staff gives dance lessons every night. Patrons should phone ahead to see if there's a live act or DJ on any given night. The kitchen serves fine Southern cooking as well, including their famous award-winning barbeuce and ribs served with beans and slaw.
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DOWNTOWN. For a night of true southern entertainment and fun, visit The Stage. The guitars and memorabilia lining the walls and balcony add to the saloon-like feel of this Music City honky-tonk. Plenty of bar stools and tables offer seating for all of your friends to hear the local bands playing country and southern rock favorites every night. Grab a drink and join the diverse crowd dancing to the Nashville sounds.
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DOWNTOWN. This is the place in Nashville to hear bluegrass music! The popular Station Inn hosts new and veteran bluegrass acoustic musicians alike, and the Sunday night in-house "jam sessions" are not to be missed. The cover charge varies depending on the musicians present, and admission to shows is first-come-first-served, so it's best to arrive early.
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DOWNTOWN. Located in Nashville's famous Printers Alley, this Big Easy-style restaurant is famous for great music and laid-back, Bourbon Street style. Expect to hear terrific live blues when you stop by, and make sure to bring your appetite because the Cajun menu boasts too many temptations to ignore!
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DOWNTOWN. This historic honky-tonk is known for being the home of traditional country music (BR5-49 got their start here!). Come for a night of no-cover live country music, and make sure you grab a burger and a cold can of PBR. Put on your cowboy boots to fit right in with the locals and celebs like Vince Gill and Trace Adkins that have graced the stools of this friendly bar. No boots? Don't worry- the ones lining the walls are for sale!
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DOWNTOWN. One of the District's best-known nightclubs, Tootsie's dates back to the 1960s, when Hattie Louise Tatum (aka "Tootsie") opened this downtown honky-tonk and gave stars-in-the-making like Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson a place to play. Today, the lounge has lost little of its original "dive" atmosphere, except for maybe a few added pictures here and there that trace the bar's history. If this is your first trip to Nashville, eschew everything else and head here first.
About 10Best's recommendations for Nashville's Live Music:
The nightlife scene in Nashville is dynamic enough to suit just about everybody's taste. This is especially true in the case of bars and clubs specializing in live music. If you dig that kind of show – rock, blues, jazz, country, or R&B, it doesn't matter – do yourself a favor and check out the big-name acts and local bands scheduled to play at these spots.
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