Lordy, lordy, look who is 40! Forty years ago, Nashville's Exit/In opened up on Elliston Place, which by all accounts started the local live music scene in Music City. And what a run it has had. Those playing there over the years include The Police, Steve Martin, REM, Johnny Cash, The B-52s, The Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Linda Ronstadt, The Allman Brothers, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Cheech and Chong, among many, many others.
I hate to admit that in my many years living in Nashville, I have only been to Exit/In a few times. Yes, I know that is terrible. I spent too many years just concentrating on the music on the radio, and missing the good, live stuff right here in Nashville!
In the past few years, I have been more interested in hearing live music, particularly in smaller venues. When I heard that Exit/In was having a series of concerts this week in honor of its 40th birthday, I decided to go to check it out. I went tonight and enjoyed it tremendously, and may go back this week for some more shows. At $15 a ticket (standing only) it is certainly a bargain. The price for table seats is more. And all the proceeds go to Musicares,a foundation that provides housing, addiction recovery, emergency financial services and other services to musicians in need.
The schedule for the 40th birthday celebration is listed below. All music starts around 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 6:
Buzz Cason, Barefoot Jerry, Mac Gayden and Skyboat, Dianne Davidson, Tracy Nelson, and Marshall Chapman.
Wednesday, Sept. 7:
Cowboy Jack Clement, Roger Cook, Lee Clayton, Denny and the Jets, Ballhog!, and Ranch Ghost.
Thursday, Sept. 8
The Babushka Brothers, The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker, Old Union, Alex Harvey, Tom Kimmel, and James Talley.
Friday, Sept. 9
Matthew Perryman Jones, Drew and Ellie Holcomb, Daniel Ellsworth & the Great Lakes, Griffin House, and Daddy
Saturday, Sept. 10
Walk the West, The Cadillac Black, The Weeks, Buffalo Clover, and New Pleasure.
There are also some rumors there will be special guests. Come out and participate in the fun. I know I am going back this week!
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