The Unofficial 2024 Music Biz Concert Calendar
It’s time for Music Biz in Nashville — don’t forget the Live Music!
By Team JamBase May 13, 2024 • 9:15 am PDT
It is one of our favorite weeks of the year, it is time for Music Biz 2024. Every year, a few members of Team JamBase descend on Nashville for a few days of panels, discussions, demos, lobby meet-ups, and a lot more for the annual conference.
For those who do not know, the Music Business Association, or Music Biz, is a non-profit membership organization that advances and promotes music commerce across all delivery models, and JamBase is a proud member.
Every year we come to the conference we leave inspired and with a fresh batch of virtual business cards to follow up with in our ongoing mission to empower the world to Go See Live Music.
It doesn’t hurt that Nashville — Music City itself — is also one of the premier live music destinations in the world.
To that end, if you are in town for the conference, a resident of Nashville, or visiting for another reason, we wanted to highlight three shows each night this week, should you find yourself needing that dose of Live Music.
What follows below is only a mere fraction of all the live music happening in Nashville this week. For complete listings and to search, filter, and customize, use the JamBase Concert Finder.
The Time Jumpers
Saturday
We can’t write a much better description for The Time Jumpers’ absolutely stellar Monday residency at 3rd & Lindsley than what is already provided on the artist’s website, so we will simply quote that:
What happens when some of Nashville’s most stellar musicians and vocalists get together on stage and perform whatever it is they are in the mood for? Show up at 3rd & Lindsley on any given Monday night and you’ll find out! The Time Jumpers’ music is spontaneous and in-the-moment. No two shows are the same, and no audience member leaves without being treated to a weekly event that’s like nothing else in America.
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Nicole Zuraitis
Saturday
Nicole Zuraitis, a Grammy-winning jazz vocalist and songwriter, performs at Rudy’s Jazz Cafe in Nashville, showcasing her acclaimed talents as a bandleader and artist. Known for her compelling voice and heartfelt songwriting, Zuraitis has emerged as a prominent figure in the jazz scene, celebrated for her dynamic performances at top New York City venues and her collaboration with renowned musicians. She co-produced her latest album, How Love Begins, with Christian McBride and it has garnered critical acclaim, earning best jazz vocal album at the 2024 Grammy awards.
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Joshua Hedley
Saturday
Joshua Hedley, often hailed as a profound connoisseur of country music, has been a staple of Nashville’s iconic Robert’s Western World for nearly two decades. His shows at this beloved venue are renowned for their authentic honky tonk spirit, where he blends original compositions with country classics. This connection with Robert’s Western World, where he first carved his niche, remains a pivotal element of his musical identity. Don’t sleep on the “recession special” that features a fried bologna sandwich with chips and a PBR for a shockingly low price.
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Royal Blood
Saturday
Take the British rock duo Royal Blood bowling at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville! Originally scheduled to open in March 2020, the newest Brooklyn Bowl outpost has been serving up chicken, bowling lanes, and live music since June of 2021.
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13
Mon
Grand Ole Opry
Saturday
There is never a bad bill at the Grand Ole Opry, and Tuesday’s offerings are no exception featuring performances by Benjamin Tod Lost Dog Street Band, T Graham Brown, Gary Mule Deer, Chase Rice, Riders In The Sky, Sophia Scott, Foy Vance, and Rhonda Vincent.
Not to be outdone, Friday features Julia Cole, Gary Mule Deer, Charles Esten, Vince Gill, Whitey Morgan, Old Crow Medicine Show, and more to be announced…
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Stevie Nicks
Saturday
From the smallest Broadway Honky Tonk’s, all the way to the largest arenas – you can catch the latter as Stevie Nicks takes over Bridgestone Arena. You can expect songs from her solo catalog, Fleetwood Mac classics, and other classic rock covers for an inspiring show.
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May
14
Tue
Cordovas
Saturday
Splitting their time between Nashville and Baja, Cordovas will bring their breezy blend of roots rock, Americana and country in the same vein as The Band to Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley. The group led by Joe Firstman has released a string of excellent albums over roughly the past half decade including 2018’s That Santa Fe Channel and 2020’s Destiny Hotel. Expect standouts from those albums as well as from Cordovas’ latest, 2023’s acclaimed The Rose Of Aces.
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14
Tue
Mr. Bungle
Saturday
Funk metal multi-instrumentalists Mr Bungle, are headed to the Brooklyn Bowl, and are ready to get weird with you. An offshoot of Faith No More, the band, still fronted by Mike Patton, now also boasts Anthrax’s Scott Ian and Dave Lombardo (Slayer), and the resulting sublime sonic chaos is the perfect mix for hurling 10 lbs. of polymer down a glimmering lane.
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May
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Tue
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
Saturday
Bluegrass outfit The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys will be picking a fine time at the renowned Nashville venue The Station Inn.
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Wed
Bizz Bigsby
Saturday
Hailing from North Nashville, Bizz Bigsby was born into the world of music, the eldest son of celebrated Nashville R&B legend Jimmy Church. From a young age, Bizz toured with his Dad’s band, initially just as lighting director. One night, when the lead singer fell ill, Bizz was called upon to step in. What was supposed to be a temporary gig for two nights extended into a five-year journey, during which he had the opportunity to open for iconic artists like James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Little Richard.
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15
Wed
Amy Ray Band
Saturday
One half of the critically acclaimed Indigo Girls, veteran singer-songwriter Amy Ray brings her solo band to the intimate confines of City Winery Nashville. Fellow singer-songwriter Minton Sparks will start of the evening with an opening set.
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Hannah Wicklund
Saturday
If your thing is straight up guitar driven rock n’ roll, then don’t miss Hannah Wicklund at the legendary Nashville club The Basement East. Wicklund has gained attention for her impressive guitar skills and powerful stage presence.
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Thu
The SteelDrivers
Saturday
Nashville’s own The SteelDrivers will perform a hometown show at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Experience music at the Mother Church and get their early to catch the bluegrass styling of fellow locals East Nash Grass.
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Becky Buller
Saturday
Songwriter for three Grammy winning albums, Becky Buller is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter from St. James, Minnesota, who has traversed the globe performing bluegrass music to underwrite her insatiable songwriting habit. When she’s not performing solo or with a number of other projects, Becky moonlights with the First Ladies Of Bluegrass, an all-female super group composed of the first women to win in their respective instrumental categories at the IBMA awards: Alison Brown (banjo), Missy Raines (bass), Sierra Hull (mandolin), Molly Tuttle (guitar) and Becky (fiddle).
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Will Clarke
Saturday
Still in town? Trade the drumsticks for the decks and catch accomplished DJ/producer Will Clarke‘s palette cleansing set at Harriet’s Rooftop: a stylish 19th floor space boasting views of the Nashville skyline.
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Wherever you are, we hope your week is filled with at least a little live music. And to those visiting Nashville, remember – the #1 rule of eating Hot Chicken is that you shouldn’t touch your eyes without first washing those hands!
