What to Do While in Nashville?

[ReBass]

I'm heading to Nashville from April 15th through the 17th.

Any suggestions for music-related things to do while I'm there? What music stores should I visit? What are the best bars/hangouts for live music? Any places that should be avoided? Anybody know of anything going that weekend that shouldn't be missed?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

[Shovelbone]

Definitely would want to check out Gruhn Guitars. Gruhn Guitars

[ReBass]

Originally Posted by Shovelbone

Definitely would want to check out Gruhn Guitars. Gruhn Guitars

Cool! Thanks. Gruhn's is definitely on my list.

[ReBass]

Any other suggestions? I know there are at least a few Nashvillians (??) out there!

[Tampabass]

Best way to get a jump on what's happening that weekend is to probably check the listings of the local altweekly - Nashville Scene

... if I were going, I'd try to find out if some of my favorite Nashville-based musicians, like Larry Carlton, Vic Wooten, Bela Fleck, Phil Keaggy, Jeff Coffin, Kenny Anderson, etc., were playing locally. I'd also check out the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum.

And don't forget about http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/ - legendary place for up and coming singers and songwriters

[noplayinfool]

If you are in town on a Monday, check out the Time Jumpers at a club called The Station, that is if they are still there. They are perhaps the worlds finest example of country swing, that is, if you can get into that.

[ReBass]

Originally Posted by Tampabass

Best way to get a jump on what's happening that weekend is to probably check the listings of the local altweekly - Nashville Scene

... if I were going, I'd try to find out if some of my favorite Nashville-based musicians, like Larry Carlton, Vic Wooten, Bela Fleck, Phil Keaggy, Jeff Coffin, Kenny Anderson, etc., were playing locally. I'd also check out the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum.

And don't forget about The Bluebird Cafe | Nashville, TN - legendary place for up and coming singers and songwriters

Great. I'll check into all of this. Thanks for the info.

[ReBass]

Originally Posted by noplayinfool

If you are in town on a Monday, check out the Time Jumpers at a club called The Station, that is if they are still there. They are perhaps the worlds finest example of country swing, that is, if you can get into that.

Looks like they are still there. I wish I could check them out, but I'm only there Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Thanks for the heads up though! Looks like a cool place.

[guy n. cognito]

For music stores, check out Corner Music. JD has a great selection of basses.