More than 50 Nashville-area artists will perform at clubs around the city from noon until 3 o’clock in the morning on Saturday, Feb. 1 — and one single cover charge of 15 bucks gets fans through every door. The campaign is called “615 Indie Live,” and its mission is to highlight Nashville’s indie venues. All of the 14 clubs participating are independently operated.
On Friday, 615 Indie Live announced its full lineup of performers. Lindsay Lou, the Black Opry, Harper O’Neill, Ruby James, and Lillie Mae have all been added to an original lineup that includes Alanna Royale, DeeOhGee, Funky Good Time, Meg McRee, Mike Elizondo, Six One Tribe, Striking Matches, and the Wooten Brothers. Those artists and more will play sets at clubs like the Basement, the 5 Spot, the Blue Room at Third Man Records, Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge, Eastside Bowl, and DRKMTTR.
“Nashville’s independent venues are the partners that take chances on us early and provide a space to truly hone our craft,” Six One Tribe’s Gee Slab said in a statement. “Being able to come together with this incredible lineup in support of these important stages is what makes the 615 so special and truly Music City.”
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp is producing 615 Indie Live in partnership with Music Venue Alliance Nashville. “This event is not just a showcase of our immensely talented local music scene, it’s a celebration of our community,” Chris Cobb, president of MVAN, said in a statement. “Whether you want to discover Nashville’s next big artist, check out a neighborhood venue for the first time, or simply support our local scene, this event is where Nashville needs to be on Feb 1.”
The $15 price for passes includes taxes and fees. Fans can plot their schedule for Feb. 1 via the event’s app. Other venues participating include 3rd and Lindsley, Acme Feed & Seed, Cannery Hall, Music Makers Stage at Delgado Guitars, Night We Met, Rudy’s Jazz Room, the East Room, and the End.
Independent venues around the country have been threatened since the Covid-19 pandemic, with some shuttering and others trying unique new methods to stay afloat, like transitioning into a non-profit or collaborating with competing clubs.
